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H-airborne Bronte Elphick-Miner of the host Maple Ridge secondary team competes in long jump at the Nick Wilkes Invitational/Classic on Thursday. See results,18. Tim Fitzgerald/ THE NEWS
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Maple Ridge’s bear aware program, now called WildSafeBC, is back on for another season after a last-minute chat and some new-found savings. The program, which educates people about reducing conflicts with bears, was threatened with cancellation after the city missed the deadline for applying for WildSafeBC money to allow the year’s program to operate. Dan Mikolay, who works at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, has served as the WildSafeBC coordinator for the past three years. See Bears, 8
Older vehicles targeted RCMP to host theft from auto awareness event By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
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or Erika Inzunza, the auto crime wave sweeping over Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows ruined her Easter. During a short visit to the Kanaka Creek riverfront park on Lougheed Highway the Saturday of Easter weekend, someone broke into her
2006 Dodge Caravan and took her purse and all her ID. Without cash or bank cards, she had no money for Easter weekend food or chocolates. But that’s not the important thing. “The most important thing is that we are not safe in our own town anymore. I don’t feel safe anymore and I know I am not, which makes me very sad and worried.” What bothers her as much is that she’s just one of many. When she went to the Royal Bank
of Canada to change her account, the teller told her she was the second person that day who had their vehicle broken into. When she went to her second bank, CIBC, Inzunza learned she was the third customer that day dealing with a theft from auto. “It’s happening to almost everybody who I know or who I’ve talked to. Something’s happened to them or to someone very close to them,” Inzunza added. “Wow, it’s something serious. It’s not just one case, isolated. It’s a lot.”
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A brief tour of local Facebook groups shows additional recent cases. Christine Taylor’s husband lost his iPod after leaving his car unlocked at night April 4 in Pitt Meadows, while Cassi MacDonald nearby had her car broken into twice. And Robyn Cook’s husband, Dan, had the entire navigation system ripped out of his car April 1, according to the group Protecting Pitt Meadows. See Thefts, 8
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Carmichael adds that the biggest increase in illegal dumping happened in 2011, when the transfer station no longer allowed garbage trucks that tipped their beds in order to empty their loads, to stop at the Maple Ridge transfer station because of safety reasons. Those trucks now have to go Surrey, just across the Golden Ears Bridge. Municipal engineer Dave Pollock said Metro Vancouver is trying to track trends in illegal garbage dumping across the region and to harmonize reporting data. But the problem usually seems to increase anytime Metro Vancouver adds to the list of items that are banned from the waste stream, such as mattresses. “It’s something that will vary and sometimes it will also depend on if there’s a new ban that’s been in place,” Pollock said.
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im Little says it’s time Maple Ridge moved into the big leagues and started collecting garbage.
He’s tired of picking it up around his place and tired of seeing it around the city. “It’s all the time,” he says, referring to the trash that’s regularly dumped near his house in the 21900-block of River Road. Recently, someone dumped a pile of garbage near his house and he contacted Mayor Nicole Read. The garbage was picked up soon after, which he appreciates. But it’s almost a weekly occurrence and he thinks it might stop if people had municipally run garbage collection. Currently, Maple Ridge relies on private garbage haulers for residential pickup for a monthly charge. Or residents can take their trash down the transfer station and drop it for a minimum $15 fee, just increased April 6 from $10. Maple Ridge council is studying the options for moving to a citywide system of garbage collection. Little supports that and asks how much the city is spending by cleaning up garbage that’s dumped by people who have no regular collection service. “All you’ve got to do is take a look at this community and there’s garbage everywhere.” He points out that a gas station on 248th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road has to lock up its garbage containers, while Extra Foods has a sign warning people not to dump their garbage in its container. With a municipal-wide collection system, people would lose the motivation to dump their household garbage. “If there’s 100-per-cent coverage, why would you go out of your way to dump it illegally? There’s garbage everywhere. It doesn’t give a good impression of the community to see bags dumped on the side of the road.” The trash is even getting into streams, he said, citing in an e-mail a 2011 article that showed Kanaka Creek was the second dirtiest shore-
“I think it’s a phenomenon that exists across the region.” Dave Pollock, municipal engineer
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The City of Maple Ridge has had 23 incidents of illegal dumping so far this year and 86 for all of last. line based on the amount of trash collected during the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. A week’s worth of data collected during the 2011 cleanup last year revealed roughly 3,200 kg of waste was removed from the shorelines of Kanaka Creek. Only Sydenham Lake in Kingston, Ont., had more trash after an estimated 5,000 kg of waste was removed. Little disagreed with Coun. Craig Speirs, who wants to keep the existing garbage collection system, where people can hire one of four
companies to haul away their garbage, or take it to the transfer station themselves. “The latest dumping is a fetid, rat infested mess,” said Little. “Drive anywhere in this city you will observe garbage, and some cases furniture and appliances deposited without regard for the community as a whole.” Public works superintendent Russ Carmichael said last year there were 86 incidents of large dumps of garbage along Maple Ridge roads. Each load of trash costs the city about $200 to haul away. He said
most of the illegal dumping involves construction waste or large items, such as furniture, rather than simply bags of household garbage. So far this year, there have been 23 incidents where people illegally left garbage. Many of those include abandoning old appliances beside the road. However, people can take old appliances to the Ridge Meadows Recycling Centre for no charge. In the past month, people have also dumped three hot tubs. Those cost city crews about $500 each time they have to be hauled away.
It’s also too soon to say if dumping has jumped as a result of the increase in the minimum charge at transfer stations. He’s not sure if there’s more garbage dumped here or not given the absence of a city-wide garbage pickup in Maple Ridge. “I think it’s a phenomenon that exists across the region. How does Maple Ridge compare? I’m not sure, but I think the phenomenon exists in pretty much every municipality across the region.” He’s worked in White Rock and Langley and says there’s illegal dumping in both of those cities, but couldn’t say if Maple Ridge has proportionately more illegal dumping. Paul Henderson, general manager of solid waste services with Metro Vancouver, said there was no data available allowing for comparison of illegal dumping in Maple Ridge with other Metro Vancouver cities. And it’s too early to judge the impact of the higher minimum charge for dumping garbage. The increase was implemented to more accurately capture the cost of dealing with small loads while also allowing reduction of fees for large loads to discourage haulers from shipping garbage to the U.S.
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Pedestrian killed on hwy. Another pedestrian has been killed while crossing the Lougheed Highway in west Maple Ridge. Ridge Meadows RCMP say 38-yearold Gordon Michael Acker, of Merritt, was killed after trying to cross the road at about 8:30 p.m., Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene near the 21700-block of Lougheed Highway after being struck by an eastbound vehicle. Supt. Dave Fleugel said the man was crossing in a dark part of the highway where there is no crosswalk or intersection. “The driver of the vehicle that struck the man stayed on scene and has cooperated with investigators. Police do not believe speed or alcohol played a role in the driver’s actions.” Anyone who saw the accident is asked to call police. Last Oct. 13, a 52-year-old man was hit and killed by an eastbound vehicle near 204th Street. The victim was pushing a shopping cart across the highway and was not in a crosswalk. The weather was rainy and it was dark at the time of the incident.
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A Maple Ridge man who is awaiting a new trial for the murder of 14-year-old Chelsey Acorn of Abbotsford has been given a conditional discharge for breaching his bail conditions. Dustin Moir, 29, was placed on probation for one year on April 9 in Port Coquitlam provincial court. A conditional discharge requires that an individual abide by certain conditions for a set time, but does not result in jail time. Moir was charged last July with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm on July 9 and two counts of breaching his bail conditions on June 12, all in Maple Ridge, but was sentenced on just one breach charge. The sentence stems from prior conditions that Moir was under after having been released from prison on bail in August 2013. At that time, his conditions included that he reside with his wife, abide by a daily curfew of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and seek/maintain employment. Moir was convicted in February 2010 of the 2005 firstdegree murder of Acorn and received a life sentence. Acorn’s remains were found April 2006 in a shallow grave near the Carolin Mines exit off the Coquihalla Highway outside of Hope. An autopsy confirmed that her skull had been crushed with a rock in the fall of 2005 and she had been strangled and buried naked. Moir and his father, Jesse Blue West, 62, were charged with her murder and both were convicted in separate trials. Moir appealed the decision, his conviction was overturned in January 2013 and he was released from prison.
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Dalton recall campaign starts By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
The effort to recall Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton starts today, after Elections B.C. approved the campaign. From that date, people in the campaign will have 60 days to collect 15,410 signatures supporting Dalton’s recall and triggering a byelection, said chief electoral officer Keith Archer. The names have to get back to Elections B.C. by June 15. Mission resident and teacher Yvonne Hale launched the campaign in February. It’s the second time Dalton has faced recall. The first attempt at recall was in 2011 by the Maple Ridge Fight HST group collecting about 2,500 signatures, short of the number required to start the recall process. Hale had to provide a statement to Elections B.C. about why she thought Dalton should be recalled. “I do not believe that former B.C. Liberal Mr. Dalton works to represent his constituents and his recent announcement to sit as an independent while he runs for nomination as Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party bears this out,” she said. “It is my feeling that Mr. Dalton has turned his back on his constituents, while seeking to achieve his own self-interest and agenda of gaining a federal position,” Hale added. “He should also spend his time working for his constituents instead of for his career as a politician. We have many issues that he does not seem to bother to tackle.” Dalton, who’s sitting as an independent while he seeks the federal Conservative nomination for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, says he’s focusing on his job as MLA.
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Curbing it The City of Maple Ridge is looking at putting garbage collection on its plate. While creating unionized staff positions and purchasing a fleet of vehicles to do so seems expensive and unappetizing, contracting out services to a private provider would be palatable. As it stands, four companies conduct such services for residential and commercial clients on private contracts. Households and businesses without agreements have the option of taking waste to the regional transfer station in Albion for $15. It’s not known where the waste of those without private collection contracts goes. Evidence of illegal dumping exists, but, according to the city, the problem is no worse now than several years ago, and is no more so than in any other Metro city. Some residents may beg to differ. Regardless, without a municipal system, there is little oversight in dealing with waste disposal. The current system in Maple Ridge is largely reliant on trust, a hope that individuals will be responsible. But we know how trust works with out region’s transit fare collection method. If the goal is to ensure a reduction in recyclable materials entering the waste stream, for the betterment of the environment and for all, them some level of oversight is required. Cost seems to be the overarching argument of having the municipality implement some sort of coordinated waste collection system, along with convenience. Why else would someone dump an old washing machine or TV stand, along with a month’s worth of food scraps beside a creek in a remote treed area? Maybe such a person doesn’t care about the planet, any less than one who throws bread bags and chicken bones in the garbage can along with opened envelopes used paper towels to be dumped in a landfill. It’s still happening. So maybe some baby-sitting is required, with a new bin system to make it easier on those who think recycling takes too much effort. And if the city can achieve a contract that is affordable and covers the entire city – even if the monthly cost is a little bit more than what’s available now, to subsidize those who aren’t currently taking part – we’re all better off for it. – The News
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Treaty cash cow may dry up VICTORIA – The B.C. Treaty Commission and its federal and provincial financiers put on a brave show last week, celebrating a “milestone” in negotiations for a modern treaty with five Vancouver Island First Nations. B.C. Views A regional group Tom Fletcher representing the Songhees, Beecher Bay, T’Souke, Malahat and Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nations have reached the “agreement in principle” stage of negotiations with Canada and B.C., after 20 years of treaty talks. This is similar to the treaty finalized in 2007 with another five-member Vancouver Island group called Maa-Nulth First Nations. The Te’mexw Treaty Association agreed to accept 1,565 hectares of provincial Crown land and $142 million in federal cash to settle its historic aboriginal title. Alas, agreement in principle is but the fourth of sixth stages. Now a platoon of lawyers takes over from the roomful of negotiators to produce the final legal text. It will be years before this treaty can be presented to the B.C. legislature and the House of Commons in Ottawa, if it ever is. These elaborate ceremonies will never be viewed the same again after the release of federal treaty advisor Doug Eyford’s report last month. The Te’mexw event seemed to have an extra urgency after Eyford’s obser-
vation that much of this costly activity has become a job creation program for those involved. These Vancouver Island communities deserve credit for setting aside their own territorial disputes. It’s more than most have done. Eyford concluded after a long summer of meetings last year that many treaty negotiation teams in this province and across the country show no such inclination. In B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, there is a “conspicuous lack of urgency in negotiations” and “sharp divisions” between parties, most of which have been at the table for a decade or more, Eyford found. This is what has come to be known as the “aboriginal industry,” where lawyers and consultants have a seemingly endless supply of lucrative work, much of it of questionable value. For some aboriginal participants, attending treaty meetings year after year is the best paying job they have ever had. Indeed, a common feature of the province’s dealings with aboriginal communities is that their leaders demand meetings, and then demand to be paid to attend them. This latest Vancouver Island treaty, assuming it is ever finalized, would at least in part replace the Douglas Treaties, signed by B.C.’s colonial governor James Douglas in the 1850s. These treaties around Fort Victoria were quickly concluded if nothing else. The Beecher Bay Band was paid 45 pounds, 10 shillings for most of Sooke and another 43 pounds and change for
its Metchosin territory. One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federally-regulated fisheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is unable or unwilling to offer shares of salmon in particular.
Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage. Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message. If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so.
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Erin Duff: Re: Maple Ridge trustees find a surplus (The News, April 10). The problem that I have with the tablet/laptop is that there are a lot of kids and families who can’t afford these items. I can’t afford to go out and buy two tablets right now, but I bet you anything that we make too much to qualify for the help to purchase one. Say we do purchase them, and they are lost, or broken, or stolen. I couldn’t purchase another one. I don’t know many parents who would jump up and replace it instantly. So you have that issue, plus not enough textbooks, and not enough in the budget for photocopy paper (oh wait, parents buy that). The 200plus students who use the bus to Garibaldi, I’m sure they don’t all live within walking distance, and our transit system within Ridge sucks (and from the looks of it, no plans to get any better). Cuts keep coming, and maybe we can get by this year, maybe next will be a bit harder. My fear is, what’s next? What will be cut next? More music programs, fine arts, environmental science, admin staff, teachers, TAs? How much more are we willing to put up with? • Don MacLean: Re: Maple Ridge trustees find a surplus (The News, April 10). Most (I said most) elementary kids have tablets or laptops. I’m sure parents, in order to save money, would not object. The savings could be spent elsewhere in the system, perhaps to hire additional TAs etc.
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Editor, The News: Re: Homeless are not criminals: doctor (The News, April 10). I read with interest the article featuring Dr. Liz Zubek. We do have a drop-in centre, the Rainbow Club House, which runs programs and has activities for individuals with mental health challenges. Having worked for seven years in this community, directly with the homeless and others clients from both the male and female rehab centres, I can assure you they do represent a real threat to our community. For reasons I never fully understood, these individuals would gladly tell me about their shoplifting at the local pharmacies or stealing from homes that they could access by foot or bike. One young man riding with a ladder told a friend it was to get into apartments and steal things. Perhaps these patients thought I lived elsewhere,
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but I do live in Maple Ridge. I do not know why the Caring Place is allowed to stay. Many of us feel uncomfortable even taking jour kids out in certain parts of town. Watching someone shootup behind a fast-food restaurant is not what I want my kids to see. What is the mayor planning to do about this? These are my comments and represent my feelings as a mom. I just happen to have had a lot of experience with the homeless and don’t have such a sunny outlook as Dr. Zubek. Dr. Lyn Killick Maple Ridge
Love all Editor, The News: Re: Homeless are not criminals: doctor (The News, April 10). I want to thank Dr. Liz Zubek for her dedication and devotion to helping the homeless and letting them
be a somebody in a place that is in constant opposition of them. The homeless are people, they are someone’s son or daughter, and they could be your child, or, God forbid, even you one day. They are not all suffering from addiction, although many are. But there is hope for any one of them. My husband was homeless years ago due to addiction. Today he is completely free and healed from that horrible disease that affects so many. He is the most kind, loving, gifted man and I know all those who have had the pleasure meeting and knowing him would agree. He is a professional today, working and serving the community. I am so very proud and blessed to be a part of his life and journey. But at one time he, too, was pushing all his earthly possessions in a shopping cart, looking for food any-
where he could find some and sleeping wherever he could. Although he had a degree and a good employment, he fell into the sickness of addiction. He was saved thank you to God’s incredible grace and forgiveness. So many of us are so quick to point a finger, look at the problem and complain. But what if that energy was used in a more positive way, so that we become not a part of the problem but a part of the solution. Believe in these people, give them hope, encouragement. There will always be homeless in every city. It is the world we live in today. I challenge all of you to step out of your comfort and love someone who is alone, or sick. I know and believe they too have a right to be saved and helped and there is hope for a future for every one of us. Micheline Surridge Maple Ridge
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‘Keep keys secure, make sure parked cars are locked’ Thefts from front
up. They did not seem highly motivated to go after this guy.” On the Protecting Our Communities group, Candice Brown reports April 13 that her neighbour’s unlocked car was broken into at about 1:30 a.m.. The incident was caught on camera, which showed the thieves arrived on bicycles. Three days earlier, Jenessa Munz reported her dad’s truck was broken into on Ritchie Avenue. Some change and tools were taken.
Five cars were hit that night, he said. “We’ve got people who are up all night,” he added. “It’s definitely getting worse. It’s almost a daily thing.” On April 10, he heard a noise and went outside and followed one of the suspects. “I followed him for a little bit, then called the cops.” But then the suspect, carrying a metal object, charged the car. “It wasn’t till then that the cops showed
“Neighbours scared him off, but he left his bike,” she said of the suspect. Ridge Meadows RCMP know there’s a problem with auto crime, both theft from auto and theft of auto, and are hosting an event Friday to raise awareness. “The numbers are up significantly. We’re not trying to sugar coat it,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP civilian media spokesman Dan Herbranson. “I don’t think there’s
24 hours go by without at least one,” he added. “We’ve seen a dramatic rise to levels we haven’t seen in 10 years. It’s been a gradual rise to now where there’s a real spike.” It’s now the detachment’s top priority. Police issued a news release Friday about their auto crime awareness event, but didn’t provide any statistics about how much autorelated crime has increased. They did produce a top-five list of vehicles,
older models without engine immobilizers, which thieves are targeting: 1996-2000 Honda Civic; 2000-06 Ford F-350 pickup; 1991-99 Honda Accord; 1989-93 Mazda B2200 pickup; 1998-2006 Dodge Ram pickup. “If you own one of these vehicles, you need to attend this event,” say police. But it’s theft from vehicles where the real increase has been noted. A group of people seem to be moving from one community to
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Fleugel. “I can assure the public that we have a large number of investigators targeting these people and auto crime is our top policing priority currently.” People should make sure their cars are locked when parked, don’t leave valuable items inside and improve night time lighting. “Keep your keys secure at all times, lock your vehicle whenever it’s unattended and remove electronics and other valuables,” added Kate Woochuk, local ICBC road safety coordinator.
‘Not just bears create problems’ Bear from front
Maple Ridge had been receiving $5,000 from the group to allow it to offer the program, which runs May to November. But thanks to another city pulling out, WildSafeBC now said it can give Maple Ridge $2,000. The city will scrape together another $3,000 from the money it saved by using bear-proof containers, which require less servicing by staff, in parks to come up with the required $5,000. “We’ll still do the same program that we did before,” said director of parks and facilities Dave Boag. Mikolay will be visiting schools and speaking at public events to get out the message about keeping bears and people safe by not leaving out food. But it’s not just bears that can create problems when people start building their homes in forested areas. “The reality is that there are a large number of wild animals that are impacted by the interaction with humans on the forest interface. It is common to see deer, raccoons, skunks and coyotes wandering through neighbourhoods foraging for food,” says a city news release. In 2013, the city passed a bylaw requiring people to put out their garbage only the morning of collection, rather than the night before. If they don’t, garbage cans be tagged and resi-
dents fined. The next step Maple Ridge could take, if council decided, is requiring residences in areas near forests to use bear-proof garbage containers. But that’s not under consideration so far. If Maple Ridge meets several the conditions, it could apply to become a Bear Smart Community, proving that it’s taken all possible steps to discourage bears. Some of those requirements include creating a plan to reduce humanbear conflicts, implementing a continuing education program and passing bylaws banning bad management of attractants. Another requirement is instituting a bearproof garbage system. Conservation officer Todd Hunter told council recently that the numbers of bears that had to be killed in Maple Ridge has decreased. “The less bears we have to relocate or destroy the better, so I’d like to keep on that trend and have that coordinator position in place.” Six bears were killed in Maple Ridge 2014, down from 12 in 2013. He said as many as 30 bears have had to be destroyed in the region due mostly to people leaving out garbage. Garbage, gardens, poultry and fruit trees are the most common attractants for wildlife.
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Two up for top MR citizen reviving the Celebrate Earth Day festival, creatOne of two candidates ing the Maple Ridge-Pitt will be announced as Meadows Environmenthe Maple Ridge citizen tal Council and contribof the year on Thursday. uting to community and Maria Raynolds and school neighbourhood Diane Stadel were both gardens. nominated by the MaShe has been a memple Ridge Community ber of the Ridge MeadFoundation, ows Recycling which sponSociety for sors the award, more than recognizing 20 years and dedicated inserved on the dividuals who board of dihave made rectors on and outstanding off throughvolunteer conout the years. tributions to She is an avid enhance the environmenquality of life Raynolds talist with a in Maple Ridge clear vision or enhance the for the future. image of the Her voice is city in the areas recognized as of arts, culture, a knowledgeathletics, social able contribuservice or busitor to sustainness. able practices Raynolds has and programs. played a strong Raynolds has leadership role also served in Maple Ridge, Stadel many years on aspiring others the municipal to take action through Social Planning Adviher own dedication to sory Committee, which finding solutions to the tackles pressing social many challenges in our issues. society, according to the Stadel has a life-long community foundation. commitment to volunShe has many causes teerism and community dear to her heart, in- service. She represents cluding the Golden Ears the Ridge Meadows Gogos group support- Seniors Society as a ing the important work volunteer at the recepof the Stephen Lewis tion desk for the Friday Foundation Grand- afternoon shift, a posimothers to Grandmoth- tion she has proudly and ers campaign in Africa. efficiently manned for This program focuses on more than 15 years. She raising orphaned grand- makes it a point to be children and building informed of what’s hapthe supports necessary pening at the centre and to sustain life in chal- within the community. lenging circumstances. During her teen years, She is tireless in pursuit she served on the stuof projects that will fur- dent council at Maple ther the cause. Ridge secondary in While Raynolds was many capacities. She a director at the CEED continues to be active in Centre, serving as presi- MRSS affairs as a memdent for two years, she ber of the 1955 school was instrumental in re committee. She also newsroom@mapleridgenews.com
took an active part in the Haney Fall Fair during her teen years, winning many competitions in baking, canning and handicrafts. Through the years, Stadel has been active in the Golden Ears Winter Club and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In 2011, the Golden Ears Winter Club named her an “Honorary Life Member.” In January 2015, she was chosen to throw the ceremonial first
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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 to consider the following bylaws: 1) 2013-113-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7050-2013
3a) RZ/115/10 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6940-2012 LEGAL:
Lot A, Except: Firstly: Part Highway on Plan 22870 and Secondly: Part Highway on Plan 25492, District Lot 275, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 9085
LOCATION:
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PURPOSE: To release Restrictive Covenant AD080315 from the title of the property located at 12250 237 Street. The Covenant restricts the use of the land to one Single Family dwelling and Agricultural uses, including buildings and structures accessory to Agricultural use. The property is designated 100% Agricultural in the Official Community Plan, is zoned A-2 (Upland Agricultural), and is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). There is no intent to remove the property from the ALR or to rezone it..
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from April 9, 2015 to April 21, 2015, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the City website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government / Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page.
Map No.842
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ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., April 21, 2015.
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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 -- 11 BEST BUY – Correction Notice urban development. In the April 10 flyer, page 4, we advertised this The Alouette River product: Blue or Clear Speck MacBook Pro shell (WebCode: 10341969,10362008), as free with the Management Society, purchase of a MacBook Pro Retina. This offer only Katzie Slough Restoraapplies to the 13" MacBook Retina Display model. tion Project, the Kanaka We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Education and Enviby separating down river ronmental Partnership and upriver habitats. Society and many more Today, the much organizations engage the smaller salmon run has public in stewardship been reintroduced, aided and water management, by the Allco Hatchery. and work to reintroduce Since the 1970s, public CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT native species and natural focus has been put on flow regimes along our protecting our waterwaterways. ways. Efforts to protect For your Individual and On Earth Day, Saturday rivers and streams are in Maple Ridge, take time Business Income Tax needs ongoing, much like the to consider how water waterways themselves. Our municipalities have has shaped our community – and how we conpurchased riverside land tinue to shape our water. to protect water from
How we shape our water Looking Back By Matthew Shields
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ater runs through history. Maple Ridge is the name that was put on a glacier-scraped hill in September of 1874. Around our town, rivers course and fall, wetlands flood and dry, and rain and snow plaster the mountain walls – bringing them down piece by piece. Water shapes our community. And we shape our waters. Lines and nets sieve fishing channels; dikes delay floods, boats and bridges cross them, and dams hold them. Trenches and pipes drain fallow fields and finished subdivisions. We shape the water’s quality through pollution: a change in function, not form. We shape water. As few as 13,000 years ago, a massive ice sheet extended from the spine of the continental divide across subdued mountains and valleys to the Pacific Ocean, covering the entire Fraser Valley. This glaciation physically depressed the terrain, and afterwards, even as the land rebounded – breathing again after being locked away for millennia – large portions of the present area of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were under water. Inlets connected Yennadon and Pitt Lake directly with the ocean, and high ground like Sheridan Hill and the Ridge stood as islands. Invigorated by melting ice in the interior, the water of the Fraser chewed away at the province’s highlands, delivering
them in small pieces to the tides. Wave action and offshore currents distributed sediments around the basin of the Lower Mainland, forming the present lowlands and cutting Pitt Lake off from the sea. The floodplains created were managed, worked, and harvested by First Nations people for thousands of years before colonial settlement. But with the influx of Canadian and American settlers, the landscape of mixed land and water came under pressure to be drastically changed. Diking projects began in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows area by the late 1890s and continued to expand in the 1950s. These projects converted wetlands into pasture and cropland by keeping natural floods and tides at bay. Some diking work was done speculatively – with companies buying land, diking it, draining it, and selling it to farmers. The watery landscape of the lowlands was changed as agricultural settlement pushed north, reaching Pitt Polder by the 1960s. With agriculture came concerns over runoff and impoundment. Despite precautions, fertilizer and chemical pesticides find their way into impounded ditches where they can persistently lower water quality. In the uplands, a watershed moment was the construction of the Alouette dam between 1924 and 1926. A project of the B.C. Electric Railway Company, the purpose of the dam was to raise water levels in the Alouette valley for diversion to powerhouses on the Stave River.
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Cycle Recycle: HUB will have a Cycle Recycle sta on where volunteers will clean bikes and do minor repairs. At 11:30am and 1:30pm, at the concrete amphitheatre between the Bandstand and the ACT, there will be a draw for a number of free, used children’s and adults’ bicycles, donated by individuals and the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. Drop by the Cycle Recycle sta on to take a look at - and, if you like - try out the bikes, and enter the draw for the bikes you’re interested in.
Earth Day Poetry and Photo Contests: Don’t miss checking out the winners of each contest, sharing their work on this year’s Earth Day event theme, “Water, Water, Everywhere.” Winning photos will be displayed at the event and winning poets will be reading their poems at the Welcoming Ceremony star ng at 11am on the Bandstand. Art Studio Tour ArƟsts: Meet local ar sts at their tents between the HUB & the ACT. The Art Studio Tour event will be held May 9 & 10. More info at www.artstudiotour.ca.
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Ongoing Throughout Earth Day: • Maple Ridge-PiƩ Meadows Art Studio Tour ArƟsts turn their focus to WATER! • Maple Ridge Library’s Story Picnic in the BIG Fish Tent • THREE Live Music Stages bringing you the best of local entertainment & beyond • Do you know your Water Address? Find it on the Bandstand • Water Compasses & Geocaching techniques from the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA
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Street banners recycled into bags that once decorated city streets. The bags are so light and flexible they can be folded up, fixed with Velcro and tossed into a handbag. “Rather than throwing them into the garbage, we wanted to keep them out of the landfill,” said Ineke Boekhorst, executive-director with the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Area. “It’s a great souvenir.
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They hung over the city in good weather and bad, during the cold rains and summer heat and now the street banners have been turned into handy shopping bags. Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living washed the banners, cut them into patterns then sewed them into handbags taking care to ensure the bags displayed the designs
What a story, these things have been hanging for three years downtown.” Penny Lamarre and Nicole Locke, with Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, sewed 109 of the bags. The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association partnered with community living in the project. The BIA will be selling the Banner Bags for $10 on Earth Day, Saturday, April 18, in Memorial
Peace Park. Proceeds will go to other green projects in the downtown. Local seamstress Kelly Gallant helped with the project, while Meadows Cleaners helped with cleaning and pressing. Karesa Curie, with VanSack, the agency owned by Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living that took on the project, said making the bags is a jobtraining opportunity for the workers.
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The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse from April 15 to May 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.
Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.
Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.
Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled
Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 or the Municipal Hall, Finance Department.
methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very
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Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws. The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in
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THE NEWS/arts&life No strings in Xtreme show
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sure sign of spring in Maple Ridge is the return of the blossoming Xtreme Theatre actors at the ACT. This year, Xtreme starts the season off with it’s junior members performing My Son Pinocchio Jr. The show begins Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and continues until Saturday, April 18. Xtreme has been entertaining its audiences locally for the past 15 years with an array of award-winning choreography, sets, costumes, singing and acting. The company is comprised of home learners from Maple Ridge to North Vancouver, meeting once a week over the course of eight months, preparing for their yearly productions. My Son Pinocchio Jr. is the classic Disney tale of toy maker Geppetto’s little wooden puppet given new life that retells the story from the craftsman’s perspective. This year’s show features the beloved classic songs When You Wish Upon a Star and I’ve Got No Strings. The show takes on the issues about what it means to be the perfect child, a real father, and the meaning of family. It’s a theme that falls in line with Xtreme Theatre, said director Matt Pothecary. “There’s a lot of engagement between the
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Aidan Kennedy (left) plays Geppetto, while Miles Reed plays Pinocchio and Holly Bradbury portrays the Blue Fairy in Xtreme Theatre’s production of My Son Pinocchio Jr. kids and the parents to bring out the best in our shows,” said Pothecary, a former student now in his fourth year directing with
Xtreme. “You really need that to get a quality show. When everyone pulls together you can really create something special.”
He said by taking its time starting in September, the theatre company can give the students the time to not just learn their lines and find their marks on stage, but understand their characters in a more meaningful way. “You have these cartoonish characters that can take the kids a lot of time to get used,” he said. “It’s not always easy for them letting go when you’re dealing with these really-out-there kind of characters. He said one of Xtreme’s great attributes is having a rehearsal space that’s really open to experimentation, free of criticism when students try a new approach. Pothecary said by taking their time to help the students understand their character’s motivations, they can gain the confidence and let go. While the student’s take centre stage, he said no production like this is possible without the help of the volunteers and parents who donate their time and energy to creating costumes, props, and sets on a professional level. He said the combination makes for a special production every year. “That’s the joy of theatre,” said Pothecary. “You get to work as a team with people you may not otherwise have the chance to meet. But by working together on something like this it can help people come out of their shells.” This year’s Xtreme production will also feature a bonus pre-show from the group’s youngest performers, who will sing a number of medley’s and dance numbers before Pinocchio Jr. • For more information, visit theactmapleridge.com or call 604-476-2787.
HEARING LOSS SLOWING YOU DOWN? Don’t let untreated hearing loss create an obstacle in your path
The City of Maple Ridge Tree Bylaw is currently under review. An amendment to the existing bylaw requires that a Tree Removal Permit is required for all tree removals on all properties at this time. Information on current permit requirements is available at the Planning Department Front Counter at City Hall or by calling us at 604-467-7499. The proposed Tree Management Bylaw is available on the Maple Ridge website at mapleridge.ca, and a public process is in place to ensure that Maple Ridge residents
and businesses have a chance to comment on these proposals. A questionnaire for public feedback is available on the website at mapleridge.ca/152/Planning, as well as the Planning Department Front Counter at City Hall. A Public Open House will be held at Maple Ridge City Hall in the area outside Council Chambers and the Blaney Room on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposed Tree Management Bylaw.
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There’s a small touch of life imitating art in Theatre in the Country’s latest production of the comedy Educating Rita. The play runs until April 25 and follows the relationship between a young working class hairdresser with dreams of bettering herself and a disillusioned middle-aged university lecturer. In the Theatre in the Country production, artistic director Reg Parks takes on the role of Frank, the heavy drinking professor, who is caustic and has only taken on teaching this course for the money. The role of Rita is played by Jessica Tabak. Parks said the two-person play allows him to work alongside not only
someone he admires, but someone he inspired. “The show is unique because the two actors in it are actually real life teacher and student,” said Parks, who taught Tabak’s Theatre classes when she attended Maple Ridge Christian School. Tabak graduated four years ago, and since then her entire family has been involved in many of Theatre in the Country’s productions, said Parks. Educating Rita was written by playwright Willy Russell and first hit the stage in London in 1980. In was made into a film in 1983 featuring Michael Caine. • For showtimes and tickets, visit theatreinthecountry.com or call 604259-9737.
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National Volunteer Week Celebration Sat, April 18 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for Cake, a Volunteer Opportunity Fair and the Umbrella Art Installation. Add your voice to the conversation by telling us what you love about volunteering and make your own raindrop for the display!
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CRE8 Youth Day Saturday, May 9 – 10-4 p.m. An awesome day of workshops with Arts Industry Professionals! Choose 2 workshops from options like Intro to DJing, 3D Character Animation, Pop 101 – How to write a Radio Hit & more! Ages 13-17.
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THE NEWS/sports A ‘fantastic’ day for Nick Wilkes Classic Contact 604-467-1122 ext. 216 sports@mapleridgenews.com
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he track and field gods finally showed a little love for the Nick Wilkes Invitational/Classic. A total of 24 schools took part in the annual track meet under sunny skies Thursday at Maple Ridge secondary, much to the delight organizer Ken Elphick. “I’ve been involved with this meet for years and 80 per cent of the time it’s been rainy and cold, so the day was fantastic,” said Elphick, who is also the head coach at MRSS. The meet also held its first classic division series of events, where some of the province’s top rated athletes could showcase their skills. The event also incorporated electronic timing for its races thanks to a donation by the Maple Ridge Amateur Athletic Association. “That’ certainly attracts more top level athletes,” said Elphick. “Some of the best kids in the province we here.” Elphick said the health of track is growing at MRSS, as the team sent 82 athletes to the field, it’s largest in 20 years. Abisayo Ajibike of MRSS won the 100 metre girls’ final in a time of
12:90 seconds, edging Natalia Munro of Langley’s Walnut Grove Secondary by .10. In the boys 100 m final, Andrew Thiessen of MRSS took home third place with a time of 12:12. Reid Muller of of Pitt Meadows secondary crusied to victory in the boys 800 m final with a time of 1:59:22 seconds, almost seven seconds ahead of his closest competitor. Jamie Hennesey of MRSS rounded out the medal events on the classic side of the competition, winning the girls 3,000 m in a time of 10:47:19, while Christina Johnstone of Thomas Haney finished second with a time of 10:47:38. Nick Wilkes Invitational results: (girls) • Junior 80 m hurdles − Aaryanna Kurucz of MRSS placed first with a time of 13.21, while teammate Brooke Parry finished second in a time of 13:77. • Grade 8/9 − 100 m − Emily Morley of MRSS was first with a 13:72, while teammate Brooke Parry finished second with a time of 13:99. • Grade 10/12 − 100 m − Julie Ydenberg of Pitt placed second with a 14:18. • Grade 11 − 100 m hurdles − Claire
Liversidge of MRSS placed first with a 16:64. • Grade 8 − 400 m − Ilse Rafter of MRSS places third with a 1:08:42. • Grade 9 − 400 m − Aaryanna Kurucz of MRSS placed first with a 1:02:16, while teammate Emily Morley rounded out the top three with a 1:05:06. • Grade 8/10 − 800 m − Eden Waring−Jones of PMSS placed first with a 2:42:90. • Grade 10/12 − 800 m − Madelyn Huston of THSS placed first with a 2:30:30. • Open 1,500 m steeplechase − Mikayla Tinkham of MRSS placed seond with a 5:29:48. • Grade 8 − high jump − Megan Pankratz of MRSS placed third, clearing 1.21 metres. • Grade 9/10 − high jump − Bronte Elphick−Miner places first with a 1.3 m jump. • Grade 11/12 − high jump − Natalie Rycroft of MRSS placed first with a 1.5 m jump, while teammate Emily Murray placed second with a 1.45 m jump. • Grade 8 − 500 gram javelin − Sierra Burrows of PMSS placed second with a throw of 21 m. See Track, 20
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Jamie Hennesey of MRSS won the girls 3,000 m in a time of 10:47:19, while Christina Johnstone of Thomas Haney finished second with a time of 10:47:38.
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Racers medal at Canada West Three skaters from local club represent B.C.
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Three Ridge Meadows Racers reached the podium at the Canada West short track speedskating championship in Selkirk, Manitoba, March 21-22. Tahlon Flamma, Janie and Annabelle Green were three of 20 B.C. skaters at the event, which featured others from Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. In the T2T 11 female division, Annabelle Green grabbed silver in the 200-metre final. She came first in the 400m B final, giving her fifth-place points. She also came sixth in the 1,500m A final and 2,000m A points race, collecting enough points to finish fifth overall in her age class. She also earned silver on the B.C. relay team in the female 3,000m T2T 11/12. In the T2T 13 female division, Janie Green won gold in the 200m and 400m finals. She also finished fourth in the 1,500m and fifth in the 3,000m points race. Green placed second overall in the west in her age class and earned silver with the B.C. female team in the T2T 13/14 3,000m relay. Flamma skated in the T2T 13 male division and earned two bronze medals, in the 200m and 2,000m points races. He also finished fifth in the 1,500m and second in the 400m B final. After the points he accumulated through the weekend, he ranks fifth in the west for his age group. His T2T 12/13 relay team was in the A final for the 3000m relay, but lost the chance to medal due to receiving a penalty. “The Ridge Meadows Racers are proud of these skaters and all the other club skaters who participated in the various meets throughout the season,” said Mae Shupe, RMSSA secretary.
Left to right, Rick Garrison, Marketing Associate, Bursary Winner # 4 Andrew Castagna, and Hard Hat Player of the Year # 16 Boston Colley. Many thanks to Meadowridge Collision for all the wonderful support and the their on going sponsorship with the online telecasts!
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NIGEL CYRIL ARTHUR SMITH-GANDER APRIL 11, 1936 – APRIL 3, 2015
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BREU, Donovan Alphonso (Don) July 27, 1931 - April 7th, 2015
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Our English Rose Born in Surrey, England. Mom passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side. Sadly missed, forever loved.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Don - Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great - Grandfather. He passed away in the early morning of April 7th at Ridge Meadows Hospital, and he is survived by his loving wife Juel, son’s Derek (Maureen) and Mitch, 5 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Gottlieb (Alf) Breu in 1983 and Olive Breu in 1985 and his daughter Roxanne in 2010. Don was born in Edmonton but moved to Maple Ridge in 1951 where he resided until his death. He spent all his free time volunteering and coaching minor baseball. He was actively involved in the Ridge Meadows Baseball Association, in roles ranging from coaching to president of RMBA. In later years he enjoyed going to baseball games with his wife Juel and in 1977 the Don Breu Invitational Tournament was created. Don and Juel attended almost every game where Don would throw out the first pitch and sign the homerun balls for the players. Don was also actively involved in bringing girls softball to east Maple Ridge, he also enjoyed watching his sons and daughter in law play hockey
and volunteered his time with the RM hockey association. Don enjoyed working with others and valued the many relationships he made from his time in these organizations. Don started working at Hammond Cedar Mill in 1957 but do to cedar allergy he had to leave, he then got a job working for the provincial government and retired in 1996. He spent his retirement having coffee with the gang, travelling with his wife and cheering on Ridge Meadows teams. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 25th, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Cancer Society is appreciated.
PRESTON Colin Preston passed away suddenly on April 2nd, 2015 at the age of 28 years, late of Maple Ridge, BC. Colin will be lovingly remembered by his parents Norm & Karin Preston, brother Kevin, sister Lauren, his Oma, Auntie Gisela, Uncle Lothar, Llerme, cousins Daniel, Lothar Jr, Ariane, other family and friends. A celebration of life will be held in the near future. In Colin’s memory, donations may be made to Canuck Place.
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HALL, George Charles November 27, 1933 March 18, 2015 It is with great sadness we say Goodbye to a devoted Husband, Father, Papa, Brother & Friend.
George Charles Hall, passed away March 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Aileen, and their children Doug (Shirley), Don, Rick (Laura), Sandi (Phil), Brenda, and Carolynn (Clint), 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. Dad ran his own construction company with his 3 sons in Haney for many years. He was well known for building quality custom homes. He was fair, dependable, knowledgeable, hardworking, and someone you could count on. Dad also had extensive knowledge with cars, and did not hesitate to share his knowledge with others or help out when asked - he could fix anything. Dad had a green thumb when it came to gardening and really enjoyed his time spent in his greenhouse. Family was everything to him, his smile was infectious and his teasing manner set people at ease. His memory will live in our hearts forever. A special Thank-you to Dr. Chapman and Dr. Little for their compassion during this difficult time. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1 pm, April 25th, 2015 @ The Alliance Church, 203rd Street and Dewdney. God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best. He put His arms around you, and took you home to rest.
NOBLE, Douglas Edward November 9, 1926-April 7, 2015
Doug Noble was born in North Vancouver, BC, to Bertie and Madeleine Noble. He moved to Stave Falls as a small child, & then to Maple Ridge (Haney) when six years of age. Except for a stint in the Army during World War II, Doug lived in Maple Ridge for over eighty (80) years. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Sister Lois and brother -in-law R.B. (Bob) McCullough, and by his best friend and soul brother Martin Williams. Survived by his loving and caring family, wife, Dorethy, and sons Sean and Ross Noble; niece Patricia McCullough and nephew Doug McCullough and their families. Not to be forgotten, his feline friend & constant companion, Chloe; Angie (Baby), and the ever present Rocco (Golden Retriever). Doug was passionate about many things: animals - dogs and especially cats; gardening & the environment; and soccer. As a younger man he played badminton with great enthusiasm. Bicycling was also something he loved, and served on
the Bicycle Advisory Commission for Maple Ridge in its early years. He was an avid reader and a book and dictionary were never out of reach. Doug was an electrician by profession, but a farmer at heart. He took Electrical/Electronics technology at BCIT when
both he and the school were a lot younger. He worked as a tradesman, electrical contractor, & ultimately electrical inspector for the District of Maple Ridge. Celebration of Doug’s life will be at the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge on Saturday, April 25th, from 1-3 p.m. This will be continued in the Sports Lounge from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. to toast a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Katie’s Place in Maple Ridge, or to the Wildlife Rescue Association, Glencarin Rd., Burnaby.
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VELVE, Inger Helen Born July 25, 1938 (Trostheim, nee Myhra) Heaven gained an amazingly special angel on April 11, 2015. Inger is now in a peaceful place with her parents Johan and Magnhild Myhra, now watching over her husband of 45 years Talbert; her eldest daughter Shirley Christie, husband Dave and their children Clayton (wife Courtney and Inger’s great grandchildren Payton & Lainey) and Jay (wife Pamela and great grandchildren Addisyn and Damon); son Don Trostheim, wife Lynn and children Ty and Alex; daughter Rene Koerner, husband Kris and children Kai and Cole. Inseparable sisters, Inger will always have a special bond with her surviving sister Ruth Larson (husband Len and family). An adventurous and driven young woman, Inger came to Canada from Norway in 1957 on her own, at the age of 18. She had many events in her life that made her the strong and sweet soul that she was. She will forever hold a special place in may people’s hearts and will be remembered for her sense of style, enduring and positive spirit along with her generous love. To celebrate her life, a service will be held at the Valhalla Lutheran Church on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:00pm, followed by fellowship and coffee. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made to the foundation of HHT Canada. (httcanada.com). Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Nigel Cyril Arthur Smith-Gander. He was much loved by Bernadette, his wife of 56 years, Son Anthony, Daughter Pamela (Greg) and Grandson Stephen. Nigel was pre-deceased by his parents Gordon and Florence Smith-Gander. Nigel was born on Easter Saturday in Strome, Alberta and moved with his family to England until the outbreak of World War II. The family moved back to Canada and settled in Burnaby, BC. After graduating from UBC in 1959 with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Nigel began his career with the BC Telephone Company and then, in 1970, joined BC Hydro. Nigel worked as a telecontrol engineer for 25 years for BC Hydro and ended his career there in the position of Manager of Control, Communications and Planning. Nigel was a distinguished member of many professional organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. Nigel was also an avid aviator and held a private pilot’s license. He was very involved with the Recreational Aircraft Association chapter 85 out of Delta Airpark in Ladner BC. Nigel built his own airplane and later owned a factory built Cessna 150 airplane for many years. After retiring from work in 1995 he moved to Maple Ridge with Bernie to her family farm. In Maple Ridge Nigel became involved with Community Policing, Citizens on Patrol and the Maple Ridge Board of Variance. Nigel was also a member of Maple Ridge Ham Radio club. Nigel’s interests were wide-ranging and diverse. He was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and was truly gifted with the ability to fix almost any device. His generosity, sincerity and honesty won him a vast array of friends, from all walks of life. He was a graceful leader, a truly gifted teacher and an inspiration to more people than he will ever know. Animals loved and trusted him. Nigel found sanctuary in the cathedrals of Nature, preferring the majesty and beauty of a forest to the confines of the indoors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held April 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Parish 22561 121 Street Maple Ridge, BC. Celebration of Life and Reception to follow immediately after in the school gym. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Iron Horse Youth Safe House, c/o the Alouette Home Start Society. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
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40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS
Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. (Even) 40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40100101 - 23151 Haney Bypass (Townhouse) 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40320358 - 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 124B Ave, 203 St, 204 St, 204B St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl.
Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B 41011010 - Wildwood Cres N., Wildwood Pl. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd (Townhouses) 41011027 - 115B Ave, 116B Ave, 195A St, Bonson Rd.
.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
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
ICE CREAM TRUCK VENDORS CASH PAID DAILY! Class 5 req. Hourly Rate PLUS. Call: 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. 604-866-2401
Only those of interest will be contacted.
604.476.2740
brian@mapleridgenews.com
Send us your resume along with desired location(s):
subwaycareers@live.ca
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NUTRITION/DIET
THE NUTRITION WELLNESS MEDIC Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
dependable person to install glass, mirrors and shower doors. Person must be dependable, physically fit & mechanically inclined. Prefer min. 1 year experience. Valid driver’s license.
Specializing in weight loss, food intolerance / allergies, digestive disorders, and natural health. For more information/details: Phone: 778-233-8103 Email: vez@telus.net
www.nutritionwellness.ca
Wage Negotiable, Good Benefits. Email resume: sales@deltaglass.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
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• Labourer - Landscape Construction • Labourer - Landscape Maintenance • Foreman - Landscape Construction We are looking for motivated and hard working individuals who are able to complete a variety of landscape tasks including but not limited to, building retaining walls, laying paving stones, fencing, woodworking, drainage, mowing and trimming. Applicant’s must have a valid driver’s licence and be physically fit. F/T Opportunity, Wage Commensurate w/ Experience, Benefits Available.
PARTS MANAGER required at Comox Valley RV. Automotive or RV parts experience required. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com
WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER
We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES 171
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
MEDICAL/DENTAL
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
778-996-0288
FREE ESTIMATES
MAPLE RIDGE (Dewdney Trunk Rd and 228 St)
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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
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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GARDENING
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
Brad 778-552-3900 Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
CONCRETE & PLACING
UNIQUE CONCRETE
Esthetic Services Face & Neck Relaxation
EXPERIENCED MOA REQ’D P/T. Wolf experience preferred. For busy 7 GP office. Fax resume to 604-820-1174 Attn: Penny.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
CLEANING SERVICES
HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291
LABOURERS
PRODUCTION & Machine Operators needed for 24/7 food production facility. Must be reliable, hard working, with good English communication skills and able to work all shifts. These are Full Time entrylevel positions with opportunity for growth. Resumes may be dropped off in person: Northern Gold Foods, 1725 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam.
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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Please fax resume: 604-463-9720or E-mail: fullerlandscaping@telus.net
Circulation
NOW HIRING Full-Time
Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and excel. Above average key board skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
Fax Resume Attn. Maple Ridge 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Epic Food Service
We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.
.Cleaning up in a Dirty Business. www.coraschupp.com
HELP WANTED
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GLAZIER Delta Glass requires full time
Required F/T for Tim Hortons Maple Ridge locations. Various Shifts - Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.
RATES & AUDIT CLERK
TRAVEL
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
• Food Service Supervisor $12.00/hr. + Benefits
HELP WANTED
ARE you ready to create unforgettable, life-changing outdoor recreation experiences? You could be our new Monkido Aerial Adventure Guide or Ground Patroller at our Maple Ridge Park. For details go to www.wildplay.com
DRIVERS WANTED
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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TIMESHARE
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Registration for September 2015 www.lakesidepre-school.com
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HELP WANTED
F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
Sat, April 18, 10am-3pm
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Apply Today! 1-844453-5372.
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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily
Spring Bazaar
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
SALES
SALES AND Marketing Professional. Generate visitation and enrich customer service at our industryleading adventure Park in the Lower Mainland. Bring ambition and experience to this full-time opportunity and excel as part of the WildPlay Element Parks clan. Details: WildPlay.com
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TEACHERS
P/T Hospital Unit Clerk Instructor Our Maple Ridge campus is recruiting individuals to instruct our Hospital Unit Clerk program, 20 hrs/wk. The instructor must have a diploma or certificate in HUC with 2-3 years of recent, relevant practice experience. Apply to:
john.gerum@ sprottshaw.com
Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
300
LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PETS
REAL ESTATE
EQUESTRIAN
454
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Great Location
Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available
www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 10yrs
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES
✓
Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal
Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock
Lawn Care
338
Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
NO Wood byproducts used
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-765-0453
604-465-3189
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Impeccably Clean!
Cabinet,
$100.
desk,
$75.
GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994
D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468 CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
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MISC SERVICES
• • •
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
TOPSOIL
SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
374
TREE SERVICES
21206 - 123rd Ave Friday Apr 17........2pm - 7pm Saturday Apr 18....8am - 4pm SPRING Cleaning Garage Sale ------- Lots of books, movies and music. Various household & garage items. 9am - 2pm. Saturday---- April 18th. 13260 - 237A Street ------Maple Ridge
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
MOVING & STORAGE
560
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS HAMMOND organ model 146 excellent condition, bench, music books. $400 obo. 604-531-8675
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ .give and take tree service 778.872.8406
AFFORDABLE MOVING
REAL ESTATE
www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
627
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
WE BUY HOMES BC
604-537-4140
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069 NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069
HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
MIRACLE MOVING
587
TOOLS
2 Bedroom units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING
Glenwood Manor Apartments
MOVING SALE/ GARAGE SALE Downsizing Motorcycle lift, car ramp, chain saw, outdoor tools, hshld goods, air conditioner, lawn mower, etc. Maple Ridge
$59.00 Per Ton
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Outdoor Tailgate & Plant Sale Sat. April 18th, 10 - 2 p.m. 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Treasures, collectibles and garden plants. To book a space call Rose 604-466-5584
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
587
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Contact Dana Dufresne at danadufresne@gmail.com
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
Ph. 778-872-0968
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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TOOLS
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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
Clean and Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. $845/mo 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge
2963 Glen Drive
TRANSPORTATION
~ 4 story office building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business & Coquitlam shopping mall. 700sf-5000sf large office space
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 TOYOTA ECHO hatch back, auto, A/C, new tires, good cond. $2500. 604-465-2391.
845
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(604) 467- 5271 741
OFFICE/RETAIL
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
604.488.9161 741
Certified crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
604-466-5799 Maple Ridge Central
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
Westwood Corporate Centre
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets
GARAGE SALES
Maple Ridge
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
UNDER $100
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
551
14179 Reichenback Rd
Additional info......604-944-2963
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
OAK COMPUTER (778)240-7863
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Pitt Meadows Marina
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, needs a good home. Fenced yard a must. Ph: (604)866-2934 (Langley)
OAK CHINA (778)240-7863
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
1 BD fr $850 and 2 BD fr $1115 BRAND NEW 1 & 2 Bdrms Stes Insuite laundry, 9 ft ceiling, laminate flooring, u/g parking, storage locker. No pets. No Smoking. No BBQ’s.
PETS
STORAGE
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
PARC VUE
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
749
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY
477
Call 604-467-3944
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
12040 - 222nd. St., Maple Ridge
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
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Includes: Heat, Hot Water
FIRST CUT hay for sale. No rain, no mould, 60 lb. bales. Pitt Meadows. $6.00/bale. 604-505-4087
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
PRESSURE WASHING
Haney Motor Hotel
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
FEED & HAY
Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
.cuttingedge 604-466-9514
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
604-465-5193
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Fencing & Allan Block
.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566
Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
.Highland Turf
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
Queen Anne Apts. CEDAR HOGFUEL
ROOMS FOR RENT
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
$840/mo & $940/mo
Scott 604-891-9967
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
746
1 & 2 Bdrms available
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
www.paylesspropainting.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
MAPLE RIDGE
Pay-Less Pro Painting
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
706
RENTALS
OFFICE/RETAIL
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
604-463-3000
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re: The Estate of Tara Melinda Evans, deceased, formerly of #203 - 12248 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8W6 Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are required to send particulars to the Executrix at #3 - 11358 Cottonwood Drive, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5V5 by June 15, 2015. Carol Marianne Evans Executrix
Shop from home, take a walk through the Classifieds! www.bcclassified.com
FOUR INDIVIDUAL OFFICES • 10’ X 8.5’ available • Includes heat, A/C & window
ONE OFFICE
• Inside with no windows 12’ x 8’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro
ONE CORNER OFFICE
• With windows on 2 sides • Plumbed with sink and shower 10’x9.5’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro
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
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GET READY FOR CAMPING DOOR CRASHER DEAL! MEN’S 529 8” WORKBOOTS
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MEN’S & WOMEN’S PACKABLE SPRING JACKETS
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Men’s Our Reg. $39.99-$49.99*
Sale $23.99-29.99* Women’s Our Reg. $19.99-$59.99
Sale $11.99-$35.99
Water-repellant and breathable protection. Jacket packs away in its own pocket for easy storage.
SAVE More colours available.
Our Reg. $149.99 Sale $99.99 Style: 051-529B-AS2
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DOOR CRASHER DEAL! SAVE 25% OFF BACKPACKS CAMO BAG • Waterproof 60L Hiking bag • Mossy Oak • Vented back Reg. $119.99 Sale $89.99
MEN’S CLEARANCE WATERREPELLANT HOODIES
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PICNIC COOLER BAG Reg. $49.99
Sale $37.49
ONLY AT
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NAVIGATOR BACKPACKS
• Comfort fit • Ventilated back • 2 detachable daypacks • Separate wet and dry compartments • Rain cover • Bags available from 60 - 80L 70L Ladies Navigator $50 off Reg. $220 Sale $164.99
MAPLE RIDGE
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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