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Pregnant mother douses ‘close call’ Garden house attached to pressure washer B y T i m Fi t z g e r a l d tim.fitzgerald@mapleridgenews.com

Danika Adamthwaite’s evening was progressing like any other for a pregnant mother of three young children – putting out fires. At 33 weeks along in her pregnancy, Adamthwaite was juggling bath and reading times for her kids last week, while her husband and her father made a trip to the hardware store to gather more supplies for renovations to their garage. After baths, Adamthwaite made her way towards her kitchen, where she noticed a car parked at the front gate of their property, located in a sparsely populated area along 272nd Street in east Maple Ridge.

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Second Dalton recall stalls Organizers file harassment complaint By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

The second recall campaign for MLA Marc Dalton has ended the way the first one did – in failure. But organizers are blaming the Liberal party for scuttling their efforts this time, saying that party workers impeded canvassers collecting signatures.

As well, the proponent who launched the recall campaign had to leave the province on a personal issue. B.C. Citizens for Recall wouldn’t say how many names they had collected in an effort to force Dalton to resign his seat and run in Dalton a byelection under the Recall and Initiative Act. In order to force Dalton to resign and call a byelection, they

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Water top issue among pot protesters Operation won’t affect the water table: report By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

The question Liisa Cormode wants answered is when Tantalus Labs was looking for a spot for its medical marijuana operation, why would the city put Whonnock on the list of possible locations. “Why did somebody from the municipality recommend this site, given the water issues here?” She was referring to statements made by Dan Sutton of Tantalus Labs earlier that Maple Ridge staff had presented the company with a half dozen locations, one of which the company chose as its site for a greenhouse operation to grow medical marijuana. Residents of the area took to the street for an hour Friday to again show their opposition to the plant, which will finish construction this summer. And water, or what will happen to the groundwater that supplies their homes, was most on the minds of the 70 or so who attended. Cormode said Health Canada should require hydrological studies for medical marijuana operations as part of the licensing process, to ensure the operations don’t affect water supplies. Residents are concerned that the drawing on the aquifer to run the 97,000-sq.ft. nursery will deplete the reservoir. Tantalus disagrees. For Merle Chambers, who lives nearby and relies on an underground well for her kitchen and bathroom, water is always top of mind. She recycles her dish water, putting

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Residents are concerned that the drawing on the aquifer to run the 97,000-sq.ft. nursery will deplete the reservoir. it into her vegetable garden. She used to keep 60 chickens, but they used a lot of water so now she has only four. She doesn’t mind the marijuana operation. “We don’t care what these guys do, as long as they bring in their own water.” The company can put up storage tanks and truck it in, she suggested. This year is already dry, she pointed out. She doesn’t believe an independent report, ordered by Tantalus, that says the operation won’t affect the water table. The report provides “conclusive evidence that our greenhouse will have no impact on neighbouring water uses,” Sutton says.

“This greenhouse will be a beacon of environmentalism and stewardship,” he said by e-mail. Carla Wellman said most Whonnock residents run out of water in mid-July, requiring them to truck it in. She’s also in a permanent state of saving water. “I don’t water my lawn. I keep bricks in my toilet.” Birgit Mischke wanted to know why there were no signs explaining the hauling of gravel or fill on to the property prior to construction. There are many other locations within the Agricultural Land Reserve, flatter, even with municipal water, that would have been more suitable.

“”This is the wrong place There are lot of problems with a grow operation of this size when there’s no water,” said Phil Johnson. “When you live in Whonnock, you realize how valuable water is.” Questions and answers were shouted over a megaphone during the hour-long protest. Who is responsible for the utility servicing agreements with the city, one resident asked. “This is a water-shortage area. It’s been that way for years.” MLA Marc Dalton told the crowd he presented the petition against the operation to the legislature. “I’m here for you,” he said. Next year, when the new Water

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Providing there’s no outrage at the public hearing to a housing proposal, Maple Ridge will get $210,800 to help pay for the cost of lighting the last unlit ball field at Albion Sports Complex. As well, life will get easier for some fish and frogs because of improvements to Spencer and Mainstone creeks, if third reading is given to rezoning 13 acres at the southwest corner of Slatford Place

and 104th Avenue. Both contributions are part of the deal worked out between the developer and the city, allowing 68 homes to be built next to the recreational area. The money is a voluntary contribution based on $3,100 per lot that a developer would pay to increase the normal density of a subdivision under the Albion density plan. The developer is voluntarily paying that amount because the urban boundary was changed to allow

the homes. The community plan was also changed to allow for residential building. The property was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve in 1998 and rezoning had been sought in 2012. Council, at its May 12 meeting, had four options for spending the money: lighting the sport field; despot into a fund for a future new Albion community centre; building change rooms at Albion Sports Complex; or building a washroom.

A new Albion hall is a priority after the old one was torn down in 2010, and there’s already $290,000 saved for that purpose. Installing the lighting on the new field will be a priority in order to get them in before homes are built, so residents know where they’re buying. The recreation department has been trying to complete the lighting project for 15 years. A report points out that three channels of Spencer Creek traverse the property. As one of the con-

Sustainability Act takes effect, permits will be required for non-domestic use of groundwater. Dalton told the crowd he would raise the issue with Environment Minister Mary Polak and ask to have the water withdrawal denied, even though the act isn’t yet in place. “I will bring that forward.” Coun. Kiersten Duncan said Maple Ridge is trying to improve the public input process and is continuing to seek legal clarification on whether the city can reveal the location of medical marijuana operations. “We’re trying to bring that to the public and it’s really challenging,” she said. “Because the public has the right to a public process. And they have the right to answers and they’re not getting that.” However, city lawyers continue to advise that the city cannot reveal those locations. Dennis Streifel, former MLA for the area, says that’s not true. Health Canada said the locations of possible medical marijuana operations can be made public. Earlier this year, Mayor Nicole Read wrote to Health Minister Rona Ambrose expressing concern that Health Canada has no formal public process relating to the location of medical marijuana production facilities. Don Fisk, who lives across from the facility, was the only one at the rally in favour of the plant. However, he draws his water from a local creek instead of the aquifer. “I’m not getting any benefit at all,” he said. But the facility is on agricultural land and that’s what its’ being used for, he said. “It just seems to be within the law.”

ditions of development, Spencer and Mainstone creeks will be improved, relocated to create better fish habitat. Both are fish-bearing and provide winter living areas for salmon. Currently, the banks on those streams are too steep, having been turned into drainage ditches, and the water is stagnant and silty. Adding trees to the areas beside the creeks will improve conditions for red-legged frogs – an at-risk species – while stream conditions for fish will also be improved, including an area kitty corner to the actual development. Part of the land will also be given to the city for creation of a park.

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He said the half-dozen observers, or scrutineers, were respectful and tracked what people said how many were signing. “They were being watched and they were being respectful.” And if observers did talk to voters, “If that did occur, it probably would have happened very infrequently.” He added that the Liberals have known for awhile that the recall campaign wasn’t resonating with voters in Maple Ridge-Mission. “We knew that they

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knew how few people were not supporting them.” The recall campaign also likely knew what little support they had, he said. Dalton said the recall campaign drew less than 10 per cent of the required 15,410. Dalton is currently sitting in the B.C. legislature as an independent while he pursues the chance to run for the federal Conservatives in this October’s election. He added that while scrutineers are not mentioned in the recall act, there’s nothing that prohibits them. Jillian Stead, spokesperson for the B.C. Liberals, said the party considers the complaint unfounded. Observers were told to “conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner when out canvassing. “They were asked only to monitor the proponent’s behavior to ensure they were being honest in their solicita-

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“Just the physical presence was making the canvassers uncomfortable. So it’s difficult to collect signatures when you are being basically intimidated that way.” In addition to the home show, Heighton claimed the harassment took place when the recall group was trying to reach voters at the Haney Farmers’ Market or at locations downtown. She couldn’t say how many possible voters were dissuaded from signing. She said that observers repeatedly intervened as canvassers spoke to potential recall petition signers, interrupting and preventing some signatures as a result. “Regardless of the Maple Ridge recall withdrawal, it is critically important that the legislation be respected and the right of democratic dissent be upheld. That’s why we want Elections B.C. to fully investigate this situation.” Dalton said that at the start of the recall campaign, he discussed with Elections B.C. about having observers during the petition process. An office was opened up and staffed with volunteers.

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A bit pricey At long last, there seems to be some movement on an issue which affects almost everyone — the soaring cost of housing in Metro Vancouver. While much of the attention centres on the City of Vancouver, where the problem is probably at its worst, it does affect everyone who is wanting to get into the housing market in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, as well as those who have bought within the recent past. It also has an effect on renters, because rents are soaring as well. A movement has got underway on social media, using the hashtag #donthave1million. A rally was held on Sunday to protest the high cost of housing as well. Realtors report that new listings immediately get plenty of attention, with most selling quickly. Some sell for more than the asking price. It is important to point out that single family homes seem to be the centre of attention in all areas of the Lower Mainland. There have always been a limited number in Vancouver. While Surrey and Langley used to be dominated by single family homes, such is not the case with new construction nowadays. Many homes which are nominally single family actually house two or more separate family units, in suites and coach houses. Many people who buy these kind of homes have a limited ability to pay the mortgage, even at continuing low rates, unless they have a steady stream of rental money coming in. In Vancouver, much of the focus has been on foreign money coming in and distorting the market. There is no question that money made offshore, primarily in China, has been moving into the real estate market — particularly in Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore. This has boosted prices, and higher prices in the central core of the metro area definitely have a spillover effect on other areas. The provincial government seems reluctant to get involved in any way. It could easily do so, by changing the property purchase tax structure to ensure that buyers using foreign money to fund home purchases pay the tax at a higher rate. At the same time, it could reduce the tax for genuine B.C. residents, or expand the existing tax break for first-time buyers. Both Victoria and Ottawa need to start collecting detailed statistics about home ownership as well. Doing nothing will ensure that this problem keeps growing until a genuine crisis comes along. – Black Press

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tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never support huge green-field projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days

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The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Kanaka Creek Need new homeless approach misses out Editor, The News: Re: K-Gr. 7 summer school approved (The News, May 15). Finally, our school district will be holding summer school for elementary students. It’s a long time coming, and way overdue. The elementary students of previous generations could have benefited with the extra time during summer. We bought remedial workbooks for our children, which were worked on during the two-month summer break. Summer school was only available to high school students during that time. The school district has forgotten about Kanaka Creek elementary, though. It operates on a year-round calendar, encompassing three months on and one month off. It is easier for students to retain learned knowledge by having one month off instead of two in the summer. The summer school only runs through July. Kanaka operates all through July, but has August off. Therefore, needy Kanaka students who do not go away on vacation in the summer are not able to attend the enriching summer school in the morning. What was the school district thinking? J. Tupper Maple Ridge Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.

Editor, The News: Re: Task force IDs lack of housing (The News, May 22). During the municipal election campaign, Mayor Nicole Read claimed to know where to find funding to address the challenges of our homeless population. She claimed to be very successful and well versed in applying for federal funds and that there was money to be had. As a member of the audience, I was frustrated to sit and watch people actually nod their heads in agreement that there must be some magical federal money available. Now that Read is mayor and has not produced the ‘magical money,’ council is taking $160,000 from reserves (savings) to pay for four outreach workers for six months. Quick calculation: $160,000 for four workers for six months equals an annualized fee of $80,000 per outreach worker.

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versation going on in the background.” If a lack of affordable housing is the problem, then take the $160,000 and supplement the rent expense of some of our most vulnerable residents for a six-month period and see if that makes a difference. The challenges faced by our homeless residents are not new and there have been

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spread, something exploded, sending a fireball straight up in the air. The tree beside their garage, stretching almost 60 feet in the air, has the scorch marks to prove it. But she was able to contain and put out the fire before the fire department arrived about 10 to 15 minutes later. “It was kind of a blur. By the time I had the fire out, I was feeling a little shaky as my adrenaline was coming down,” said Adamthwaite. The rush also prevented her from realizing that her feet were blistering from being so close to the heat. She was taken to the hospital to treat her burns for precautionary reasons. With just seven weeks to go before her due date, the young mother is thankful everything worked out so well. While the ATV and trailer are ruined, along with some toys and siding on the garage, she acknowledges it could have been much worse. “We’re very fortunate. It could have gone so horribly wrong. I’ve heard and read other stories recently in the news and I’m just so super grateful it didn’t spread.” The source couldn’t be confirmed.

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ormer hockey player Paulie O’Byrne was used to living out of his 1992 Honda Civic, in a parking garage. In the depths of his addiction and anguish, he thought that’s simply the way it should be. “I was comfortable there. I thought that’s all that I deserved,” O’Byrne said. “I didn’t choose to be homeless. I chose what my brain thought I deserved. I think that happens a lot in Canada. Our homeless population in Canada is not good,” O’Byrne told Maple Ridge council at its May 12 meeting. Yet there was a story that led O’Byrne to that place and Maple Ridge council heard. Recently out of junior hockey then later coaching college in Ontario, O’Byrne, then 20, was sexually assaulted in 2006 by a man who was interviewing him for a possible coaching position. The man later received only house arrest. “It changed my life forever.” While he grew up in a good home, with a military background, O’Byrne said he was never taught how to deal with sexual abuse. The trauma and shame had deep effects, and O’Byrne’s life became focused on avoiding the pain. “Instantly, I got into self harm. I started burning myself. I got into addiction. I was using crystal meth and cocaine, just to get rid of the pain that was inside me.” O’Byrne didn’t want to tell anyone because he was afraid he’d be called weak for not being able to fight off the assault. Even stoned or drunk, he kept the secret. “I still didn’t want to let people know. “I was a hurting unit,” he said. He figured if he could just treat the addiction, “things would get better, and it didn’t.” He told politicians that he had no idea he could get so deep into addic-

tion. By the time he started going to addiction centres, he’d gone from a hockey-playing weight of 196 pounds to 96 pounds. He’d lost his teeth. O’Byrne kept trying to get help through his almost decade-long period of darkness and visited 65 counsellors. “I needed someone to believe me. The only people who believed me were the police.” One counsellor eventually did. Since then, “I haven’t felt the urge to drink since.” Sexual abuse victim and former NHLer Theoren Fleury helped, as well. “I wouldn’t be here without that guy,” said O’Byrne. He realized eventually, that it’s OK to say that you’re not OK. Now, he wants to pay back what he consumed in his downtime. “I owe a great debt to people. “I know now that I deserve a more than just living in my car.” He also wanted to get out the message, to others out there, that they’re not alone and they don’t have to suffer. Saying you believe someone goes miles, he added. This month, he started a 9,600-kilometre crossCanada trip, during which he’ll be stickhandling a ball down the Trans Canada Highway from coast to coast to raise awareness for his “I’m 1in5” non-profit organization, which helps the one in five people he says are affected by trauma, addiction or mental illness. O’Byrne, originally from Nova Scotia, said Maple Ridge was his first time in a city hall. Coun. Bob Massey, who’s on the homeless solutions task force, invited him to make the detour as a means of adding to the discussion on homelessness, one of council’s current priorities. Masse said O’Byrne’s account is one story about homelessness. There’s a new approach in dealing with the homeless that says a vulnerable person facing traumatic circumstances is all that’s needed to put that person in a downward spiral, he

added. “When we talk about mental illness, that’s part of what we’re talking about. Deep depression and post-traumatic stress disorder – it’s a mental health issue.” O’Byrne said there needs to be more treatment for male survivors of sexual abuse. He doesn’t care how

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second-storey window in an apartment block on 191B Street in Pitt Meadows. He or she wasn’t hurt, but such a fall easily could have led to serious injury, said Insp. Dan Splinter. If windows are left open, it should be secured with a space small enough so a child can’t fit through the opening. “Remove all furniture from under windows where young children

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Third at Cdn science fair By S teph Tro u g h ton newsroom@mapleridgenews.com

Ben Chisholm has learned that when something works, don’t mess with the formula. Thomas Haney secondary student Ben Chisholm is convinced of this now that he once again returned home from an all-expensespaid trip to the CanadaWide Science Fair. Held in New Brunswick earlier this month, the nation-wide Youth Science Canada fair brought together almost 500 top youth scientists from across the country, including Chisholm. His project, which showed how to change electrical production of a microbial fuel cell by adding different additives to mud, was an evolution from his 2014-winning project that captured an electrical current created by combining hydrogen and oxygen. Both last year’s project, Fuel Cycle of the Future: Part 2, and this year’s contender, One

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Ontario. “I didn’t think I was going to win,” he said. Chisholm, 14, says he plans to go into science once he graduates from high school, but at this stage he is uncertain what his major might be. “Computer science, engineering, something in the energy field perhaps.” Although science and gym have been his fa-

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cil agreed they would further investigate the possibility of installing a permanent roundabout. Once the new devices are implemented and drivers had become accustomed to the changes, council would consider the recommendation to install a speed reader that would measure the effectiveness of the actions taken. Park Road resident Darlene Mercer attended the Tuesday council meeting and asked what the anticipated timeline would be for confirmation on costs and was told staff would begin the process immediately. A longtime advocate for speed prevention in her neighborhood, Mercer has been lobbying for traffic-calming devices for years. Last summer, she wrote council about the issue. “Our neighborhood has been asking for traffic calming since we moved here about 17 years ago,” she said. At that time, Mercer stated she and her neighbors “still have a problem with people speeding through our neighborhood. Every 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.” Coun. Janis Elkerton said she liked the idea of Pitt Meadows, in its entirety, becoming “a traffic-calmed city.”

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Predictions made 25 years ago about what Pitt Meadows and its school district would look like in 2015 were revealed at a time capsule open house reception held at Davie Jones elementary Friday. Student and teacher alumni from all over B.C. were among the invited guests who witnessed the opening of a Second World War steamer trunk. A Maple Ridge News and Province paper, school photo album, Canada and B.C. flag, school catchment maps, cassette tape featuring students from the time singing, as well as a floppy disk that had demagnetized since being placed in the trunk were some of the many items revealed during the ceremony.

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Post card reveals history T he newest addition at the Pitt Meadows Museum is a postcard that we already have multiple blank copies of and could easily acquire a few more from eBay if we so chose. The postcard dates to the early part of the 20th Century, is colourized and shows a farm scene along the lowlands next to the Fraser River. The south side of the river is far enough away to indicate it is not part of Barnston Island, but Surrey, thus leading us to believe the Pitt Meadows side is near the bottom of Bonson Road to the west of Katzie. But this is just an educated guess. In the upper left corner of the card, imprinted in red is “Pitt Meadows, on the Fraser River, B.C. Love photo.” Now, this is where the donation gets interesting. This post card is not a blank. It was sent by Thomas Blackmun from Vancouver to his parents in Sussex, England on Dec. 5th 1909. According to the donor, a member of this museum society and a descendent of Blackmun, he had come to Canada to join his brother James in search of work and found some for a short period in Pitt Meadows. Blackmun wrote in the body of the card: “Dear Dad, how do you like this place? I am working in a grocery store right close to the Fraser River ...” Could this be the grocery store that was in the building that now houses the museum? We do not know of any other stores in the community at that time and the population was less than 200, certainly would not have supported one. For those who are unaware, the history of the building the museum occupies is that it was a general store and the first post office in Pitt Meadows, opening in January 1908 at its present site. However, the story of the building is that it was dragged by horses to the site shortly before it opened and that it was originally on a site at the south end of Herring Road. Herring Road disappeared under the Pitt

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The picture on the post card overlooks the Fraser River. Meadows airport when construction began in the early 1960s, but its south end would have been very close to the Fraser River. When we first saw the postcard and could not read the year in the cancellation stamp, we thought Blackmun may have been employed at the store on Herring

Road. But a scan of card revealed the date and we now realize he may have been working in the store at its newer site on Harris Road. If this is the case, it is the second postcard we have received in less than a year that relates to activity at this old building and that is very exciting indeed.

Even if it is not the case, it is still interesting to read the words of someone who lived and worked, even if for a short period of time, in this community and, perhaps, this building more than 106 years ago. Leslie Norman, curator at Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives.

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Full tender packages will be made available only to the successfully qualified contractors no later than June 30, 2015 with construction estimated to begin in August 2015. Firms interested in being evaluated for inclusion on the Select List are invited to obtain an information package containing the pre-qualification requirements and complete instructions for submission of a response from BC Bid website at www.bcbid.ca. Submissions will be accepted by the City of Maple Ridge, on or before 2:00 pm, local time, June 3, 2015 to the Front Reception Desk, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A9, attention: Nichole Walsh. Electronic submissions will be accepted to: nwalsh@mapleridge.ca. Submissions received after the closing date may or may not be accepted. Submission of a pre-qualification application does not guarantee inclusion on any resulting short-list of pre-qualified Applicants. At its sole discretion, the City reserves the right to limit the number of pre-qualified Applicants invited to compete on a subsequent contract. Respondents are requested to direct all enquiries in writing to Nichole Walsh, Purchasing Supervisor at: nwalsh@mapleridge.ca.

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Lawn Watering Regulations Effective June 1 to September 30, residential lawn sprinkling hours are restricted between 4:00 am to 9:00 am. That is when the least amount of water used on lawns will evaporate. WHEN YOU MAY SPRINKLE YOUR LAWN: Residential Addresses: • Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 4:00 am to 9:00 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday • Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 4:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday • Residential addresses may NOT sprinkle on Friday. Non-Residential Addresses: • Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 1:00 am - 6:00 am on Monday and Wednesday • Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 1:00 am - 6:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday • Non-residential addresses MAY also sprinkle from 4:00 am - 9:00 am on Friday. Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently, provided a written permit stipulating conditions is first obtained from the Engineering Department. The cost of the permit is $30 for a three week period and is renewable once. • Watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage. • Car washing using a hose equipped with spring loaded shut-off device is permitted. • These restrictions do not apply to nurseries, golf courses, sport fields, and parks at this time. By conserving water now, we will help save water and reduce the risk of more severe restrictions. Remember, your lawn only needs about one inch of water (about one hour of sprinkling) per week to stay healthy. For more information on water treatment and supply, sprinkling regulations, conservation and reservoir levels please visit the Metro Vancouver website at http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/water/conservation-reservoir-levels/ Pages/default.aspx 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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SUNDAY MAY 31 Branch 88 Annual Veteran’s Dinner In celebration of the men and women who served our country.We welcome all Veteran’s from WWII, Korea, Afghanistan and United Nations Peacekeepers. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 - 12101 224th St. • 7 pm Doors open at 6:15 pm Dinner is free to Veterans/$15 for spouses and significant others. Tickets can be purchased at the Legion Office 604-463-5101 Limit one guest per Veteran. Reserved seating. Seating is limited

MONDAY JUNE 1 Aging in Place: Fantasy or Reality?

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There are a variety of ways individuals can meet their housing and health care needs as they age. Kate Mancer, one of Canada’s leading authorities in the field of seniors housing and the author of The Future of Seniors Housing: Planning, Building and Operating Successful Seniors Housing Projects, will present this highly interactive session. Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge 10:30 am - noon FREE Please register at 604-467-4993 or email maria@rmssseniors.org

Join this easy, guided walking tour and discover historical points of interest and public artworks in the downtown core of Maple Ridge. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour Tour meets in front of Westminster Savings on the Northeast corner of Lougheed Hwy. & 224th • 2 pm Free: Includes complimentary coffee and muffin or cinnamon bun at Europe Bakery RSVP (604) 467-2420 Presented by the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association

Hats On Afternoon Tea & Dessert It’s tea at RMSS. Don your best bonnet and join your friends at the Maple Ridge Centre for an afternoon tea party! Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre •12150 224th St. Maple Ridge • 2:00 pm $5. Tickets can be purchased at reception at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre

Active Seniors Loonie Day Visit the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre today and try some new classes. 12027 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. $1 admission all day for 55+ • Drop-In

TUESDAY JUNE 2 Golden Years Health & Wellness Clinic Open House Check your blood pressure; talk with a nurse about concerns; a Pharmacist and an Ophthalmologist will also be on hand to answer your questions.Visit with Polly the therapy dog. Mary Kay consultant to demonstrate skin care and makeup techniques for seniors. Free Give-aways! - Drop-in Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224 St., Maple Ridge • 9:00 am - noon

Chinese Buffet Luncheon China Kitchen Restaurant honours our Seniors with their annual luncheon. China Kitchen Restaurant 22805 Lougheed Hwy. • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Free for Seniors with Gold Card

Downtown Maple Ridge Art & Heritage Walking Tour Join this easy, guided walking tour and discover historical points of interest and public artworks in the downtown core of Maple Ridge. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour Tour meets in front of Westminster Savings on the Northeast corner of Lougheed Hwy. & 224th • 2 pm Free: Includes complimentary coffee and muffin or cinnamon bun at Europe Bakery RSVP (604) 467-2420 Presented by the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association

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Ice Cream Social Enjoy an afternoon treat with your friends at Chartwell Willow Retirement Community 12275 224 St, Maple Ridge, BC 2:30 pm Drop-In • FREE

THURSDAY JUNE 4 Life without Driving Workshop

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Losing the ability to drive can be profoundly difficult for seniors. This informative seminar, presented by the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organization of BC, will highlight signs of trouble, discuss advance planning, and explore alternatives to driving. Maple Ridge Public Library, 130 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge 2:00 - 3:30 pm Drop-In • FREE

Join the folks at the Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre for their famous, annual Strawberry Tea. Ticket price $5 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tickets at Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre 19065 119B Ave., Pitt Meadows

FRIDAY JUNE 5 Downtown Maple Ridge Art & Heritage Walking Tour Join this easy, guided walking tour and discover historical points of interest and public artworks in the downtown core of Maple Ridge. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour Tour meets in front of Westminster Savings on the Northeast corner of Lougheed Hwy. & 224th • 2 pm Free: Includes complimentary coffee and muffin or cinnamon bun at Europe Bakery RSVP (604) 467-2420 Presented by the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association

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Admission to entire Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is only $1 all day for seniors. Come and try Pickleball (a great sport for older adults), Aquafit and more! Maple Ridge Leisure Centre All Day. Pickleball: 9-11:30 am & 6-8 pm • $1 admission all day for 55+ • Drop-In

Have fun through fitness and fellowship… it’s all about participation but a little competition can be fun too! Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 - 224th St. • 10 am - noon RSVP or for more details: 604-477-0425

Seniors Week is celebrated the first week of June in British Columbia.The communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are hosting a variety of fun and engaging events to celebrate our older adults and their contributions to our families, businesses and communities. For more information about the Seniors Network contact, Heather Treleaven at (604) 786-7404 or email: seniorsnetworkmpk@gmail.com

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This outstanding group of senior entertainers will take you on an imaginary trip around the world through music, song, dance and funny skits! Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge • 7:00 pm Prepaid tickets $8 • $10 at the door. Tickets available at RMSS for info call 604-467-4993

SATURDAY JUNE 6 Seniors Tea at the Haney Farmer’s Market Come to the Farmer’s Market, enjoy tea and a cupcake to toast our seniors who have supported our families as they grow and worked to build our community. Memorial Peace Park • 10:00 am - 12:00 noon - Drop-in • FREE for Seniors, $2 for others Sponsored by T’s with live entertainment by Heart & Soul Accordion Duo!

Variety Plus presents: “Around the World” This outstanding group of senior entertainers will take you on an imaginary trip around the world through music, song, dance and funny skits! Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge • 2:00 pm Prepaid tickets $8 • $10 at the door. Tickets available at RMSS for info call 604-467-4993

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Spring colours, artistic vision unlimited Los Colores de Primavera June 5-6 at Vicuna Art Studio By S teph Tro u g h ton arts@mapleridgenews.com

rtists can have vision even if they are blind. Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living artistic director Ilse Philipps says her role as instructor at eightyear-old Vicuna Art Studio and gallery allows her group of developmentally challenged aspiring artists to become the commissioned greats they hope to be. “We just see that individual as an artist and their aspirations to be an artist,” Philipps said when explaining the strategy behind working with individuals who have challenges ranging from autism and Downe’s syndrome to mobility issues and blindness. The studio’s group of 40 artists, who spent six months creating the mostly acrylic paintings available for sale, will be featured at a June 5 and 6 exhibition called Los Colores de Primavera, or Spring Colors. In addition to their works, which vary from abstract to re-creations of the masters, pottery pieces, created by artists from Pottery Works Studio - Community Living Society, will also be on display. Both groups represent the only two organizations in B.C. that specifically work with developmentally challenged artists for the purpose of creating and selling inspired works of art. “It’s really quite wonderful. You put the canvas in front of them and everybody has something to offer,” says Philipps.

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Cathy Gunnewig (left) and Nicole Locke put the finishing touches on their art work for the upcoming fundraiser. Although new to the organization and the shows they host, Philipps has already witnessed the therapeutic effects of creating art. The program is therapeutic. “They come in here and they are just artists – not whatever their diagnosis is,” she added. The program’s students are guided according to whatever their challenge or challenges might be. If visually impaired, for example, students are “encouraged to use their hands to see” and

pay special attention to their other senses, explains Phillips. If they come to class upset about the day’s events, they are encouraged to “use their art to express themselves.” In future, RMACL hopes to have more locations where their finished works are featured. Currently, they have a wall of work featured at the Blenz Coffee location in Maple Ridge, as well in the Bentall buildings in Vancouver.

Art show The upcoming art show will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days in the gallery located at No. 1 – 11491 Kingston St. Maple Ridge. Admission is free. For more information about the show or the program’s other exhibitions and classes, contact: 604 465-7526.

Stones theme serves for open mic anniversary By S teph Tro u g h ton arts@mapleridgenews.com

he Beatles, Bob Dylan and now the Rolling Stones share something in common with Kanaka Open Mic artists. Each Rock and Roll Hall of Fame name has been used as an anniversary theme, and this year’s sixth anniversary has those attending brushing up on Mick Jagger trivia and Start Me Up lyrics. To be held June 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Coffee, open mic participants will be encouraged to choose from the more-than five decades of songs the Stones have immortalized with performances worldwide. As well, trivia questions will focus on the band’s pioneer status and

legendary contribution to their industry. Organizer, emcee and participant Pam Burns says the artists who typically perform at the event often interpret the music of their role models rather than try and copy it. “It makes for a more interesting evening,” she said. Although walk-ins are allowed and encouraged to participate in the event, Burns warns its popularity has made it challenging to simply commit at the last minute. “The event starts at 5 p.m. and is usually completely filled in by 5:30 p.m.” A typical evening roster for Kanaka Open Mic can include two or three bands, as well as 15 to 20 solo artists, performing music and poetry. Their performances are as di-

verse as their age range, which spans from toddler to senior. Thirsty Bill, who wears a 10-gallon hat and performs Johnny Cash melodies for example, is in his 80s and has been a popular attraction in years past, said Burns. The event, purposely held in a venue that holds no media distractions, continues to be non-competitive. However, some performers have gone on the bigger things. Ria Jade, a student at Thomas Haney secondary, now has her own TV show, while indie group Alexander France were signed by micro-label Dangerous Pastry Records. • Kanaka Creek Coffee is located at No. 101 24155 – 102nd Ave. in Maple Ridge. Info: 604-463-6727.

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Drumming for Nepal By S teph Trou g h ton arts@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge musician Peter Tam says he has always believed drumming has a healing effect on people. Whether it is the pure rhythmic percussive sound they can produce or the physical act of making music that promotes healing, he could not quite decide, but he strongly agrees with the common belief drum circles are therapeutic. “Undeniably, there’s a healing effect from drumming,” he says. The drummer, pianist, songwriter and community advocate felt compelled by this belief alone to have his local project “Drums Gone Wild” take part in Nepal relief efforts that were happening at Spanish Banks in Vancouver and WildPlay Element Park in Maple Ridge simultaneously on the weekend. Just like other disaster relief efforts Tam has orchestrated in the past, this weekend’s event was an important contribution to the overall effort to assist those devastated by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April that leveled communities and left thousands of individu-

als homeless, maintains Tam. “Every little thing that we do with our lives contributes to the bigger picture,” he says. Ensuring the event took place prior to the subsidy deadline of May 25 was crucial, explains Tam who wanted to ensure every Nepal donation made was matched by the federal government. The Drums Gone Wild group has been playing at WildPlay every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. since April 24 and will continue until June 12. Tam, who leads and instructs the group, says the initiative is just getting started so the groups have not been big. But if it continues next year, he hopes to see it grow in size. Experienced in promoting events, Tam says he and park staff collaborated on the drum group idea when they saw the success of musical events taking place at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Although the weekend’s event only brought in $45 in donations, Tam says the drumming proved popular with many children dancing to the beat of the group. “Definitely the entertainment component was the highlight.”

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Felice Women’s Choir Presents Voices in Bloom Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. This community based choir pursues excellence in performance and celebrates a varied repertoire from classical to folk and pop.

Meditation in the Gallery Friday, May 29, 9:45 a.m We’ll provide soothing nature sounds, lovely artwork on which to focus your gaze and a place where no one’s going to interrupt you for an hour. Self-guided, bring your own mat to be comfortable.

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Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys Friday, June 5 - 6:30 p.m. This interactive live show will have the whole family out of their seats singing and dancing along.

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Friday Night Family Dances at South Bonson Community Centre in Pitt Meadows? Save the date for June 26! Visit our website for more info

Summer Camps! Grab your copy of the Summer Arts & Rec Guide and register early – they fill up fast! Register online at recreg4u.ca

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The Maple Ridge Burrards preached defence going into the season, but fell victim to their own breakdowns in the team’s season opener, said head coach Chris Gill. The Burrards dropped a 9-8 decision to the Burnaby Lakers at Planet Ice on Sunday. “We made a lot of mistakes early in the game, a lot the things we said we didn’t want to do,” said Gill. “I don’t want to take away from the game that Burnaby played, but seven of the nine goals they scored were because of our mental breakdowns. When we made a mistake, they put it in the back of the net.” Burnaby jumped out the a 3-1 lead after the first period and by close to midway through the second, the Burrards found themselves in 6-1 hole. While they rallied for four goals in the second frame, they trailed 7-5 heading into the final frame. The teams traded goals less than a minute apart in the early stages of the third, before the Lakers opened a 9-6 lead with just under 13 minutes to play. Maple Ridge made a game of it to pull within one with 2:36 seconds left in regulation, but couldn’t find the back of the net to tie it up. Gill said the focus had been on

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Colton Porter of the Burrards gets airborne in an attempt to put the ball past Burnaby Lakers goalie Joe Bell in the team’s 9-8 loss Sunday at Planet Ice. limiting mistakes, but his team turned the ball over, giving up fast breaks, and taking too many penalties. “We had a couple of great chances in the last 30 seconds to tie it, but we just couldn’t put that last one in,” Gill said. “You have to

give the team credit. We got behind early and we battled back. We never quit.” Mike Mallory led the Burrards with two goals and two assists, while Dayne Michaud had a goal and two helpers. Rookie Connor Goodwin had two goals in his

Burrards’ debut. Carson Michaud took the loss in net, giving up nine goals on 33 shots. • The Burrards host the Victoria Shamrocks Sunday, May 31 at Planet Ice, 6:45 p.m.

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The Thomas Haney Thunder rolled its way to the top, winning the Grade 8/9 girls Fraser Valley soccer championship in Surrey on Thursday.

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Tight defence and two goals within three minutes in the second half propelled the Thunder to a 3-1 win over Earl Marriott to claim the title. Head coach Glenn Urquhart said his team really started to gel

as the season progressed and its commitment to defence played a big role in capturing the championship. “They probably played a better team game than we did,” admitted the coach. “But our girls really

hung in together and played with more determination. We we’re really hard on the ball.” The coach said it was great to see his team react so positively to playing such strong opposition. See Soccer, 19

Former Thomas Haney Thunder golfer Justin Shin became the first Canadian to win on the PGA Tour China circuit, firing a final round three-under 69 to capture the United Investment Real Estate WuHan Open. Shin finished the tournament at 12-under par, three shots ahead of fellow Canadian Eugene Wong of North Vancouver. The win nets the 25-year-old Shin a cheque for $40,000 and moved him to third place overall in the PGA Tour China points standings. The top five players on the PGA China Tour automatically earn a spot on the Web. com Tour in the U.S. The top 25 players at the end of the Web.com Tour then earn their card on the PGA tour. Shin was a member of the junior and senior golf teams at Thomas Haney until he graduated in 2009. He was a member of the school’s senior team that won the Senior Fraser Valley AAA championship in 2006/07 and 2008/09. “Justin’s achievement is a testament to his hard work and effort,’ said Phillip Crawford, coach of the Thomas Haney Thunder golf team. “He was a solid all round player that went out and played his best all the time.” Shin moved onto the NCAA and played at New Mexico State University before turning pro. He played on a conditional status last year on the Web.com Tour, competing in seven tournaments and making the cut in four. His top finish was a tie for 21st at the Stonebrae Classic in Hayward, CA.

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Hammond Stadium’s rich baseball history began a new chapter Saturday. The historic ball park, which first opened in the 1950s, celebrated its reopening after a more than $750,000 renovation that included new drainage and grass, a new back stop and a permanent outfield fence so it can be used year-round for baseball. The diamond was reoriented to the northwest for better vision. The midget AAA Royals christened the field win a dramatic 7-4 extra innings win over their rivals from Tri-Cities. Cornelius Temple, president of the Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association, said the grand reopening is a chance to bring baseball back to the forefront of the community. “This has been a long time coming,” said Temple. “Now we have in place a facility that will allow us to further develop the game in the style we believe we can

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The fencing is complete and the new ball field in Hammond is ready for play. support.” The Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association originally envisioned a 5,000-seat $9-million baseball stadium, but scaled down the proposal after losing out on grant funding in 2008, then opted for a 300-seat, $2 million park, which was later scaled back again. He said the RMMBA has been working on developing new programs over the last two years to increase the level of play for both recreational

players and those looking to perform at the highest level. “Far too often we saw some of our better players leave to go and play in other associations. Now with the upgrades to Hammond and the emphasis on our player development, we’re hoping we can be that place where we not only keep our own players, but have others look to us to take that next step.” He said he’s also hoping the upgrades bring back a sense of commu-

nity that Hammond and baseball were once synonymous for. “People used to come out to watch good baseball. It was a great way to get community together. We’re hoping we can bring back that passion” He said now that the field upgrades are complete, they are hoping they can find a corporate partner build something on site that will allow players, coaches and umpires to use when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

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Urquhart said for most of the season, his team was the one that dictated the play, so to not wilt in the face of stiffer opposition was testament to all the hard work they put in during the season. He said the Thunder’s defence was lead by Annika Wilson. “She’s such a strong player. She’s definitely the team leader back there,” said Urquhart. He the team was lead

offensively by Grade 8 striker Mackenzie Bermudaz, who had two goals in the final. “That was Mackenzie’s best game of the year, no question,” he said. “The Grade 8s really lead this team offensively.” Midfielder Cassidy Craig also had a strong game, said the coach, chipping in with the other tally. He said having such a strong group of Grade 8 players complimented

with a smaller but vocal Grade 9 leadership group is another reason the team was able to succeed. “We didn’t play any of the Surrey teams this year, so we didn’t know really what to expect heading into the valleys,” said Urquhart. “But they were an exceptional

group of girls to coach.” The strong core of returning Grade 8s returning next year should set them up for another run at the title, said the coach. He also said the Grade 9 girls heading to senior play next year should be a boost to the team.

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LUTZ, Neil Walter April 1, 1952 - May 21, 2015 ‘’Brighter Kind of Day’’ By: Wess Lambright John, you moved like a man in motion Your future is gone But your past is frozen You taught us well We had our moments You took life’s reigns With pure devotion

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The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a temporary multi-media journalist. The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week maternity leave position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is an asset. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is May 31, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Chilliwack

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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

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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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778-996-0288

MAPLE RIDGE (Dewdney Trunk Rd and 228 St)

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

LANDSCAPING

320

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt *CLEANING *REPAIRS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

~ FULLY INSURED ~

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

~ Free Estimates ~

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

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

604-537-4140

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

CLEANING SERVICES

Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations

Brad 778-552-3900

Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

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

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Same Day Service

604-465-3189

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MISC SERVICES

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

604 575 5555

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

2 coats any colour

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

PLUMBING

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

Jun

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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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

(604)465-1311

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Lowest Price in Town

Please Call

meadowslandscapesupply.com

FREE ESTIMATES

Got Bed Bugs?

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

778-323-2334

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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

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

PEST CONTROL

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

DESIGN

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

7 Days / Week

UNIQUE CONCRETE

333 PEST CONTROL/SERVICES

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

Prompt Delivery Available

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

STEFANO PAINTING Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390

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

NO Wood byproducts used

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

236

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MIRACLE MOVING

HERFORT CONCRETE

182

300

M.T. GUTTERS

Call Tim 604-612-5388

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Esthetic Services Face & Neck Relaxation

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Professional Installation

GARDENING

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

3RD ANNUAL MAPLE RIDGE ART GALLERY FUNDRAISER

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HOME REPAIRS

I M A G E C R E D I T : A Flower for the Ladies, Janet Dwyer, 31 x 21”, Photo, Edition: 5/12, 2010

TeaGarden 2015

5K Walk/Run • 10K Run • Kids Run

Sunday, May 31st

All proceeds benefiting Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation

1:30 p.m. at the

Maple Ridge Art Gallery 11 944

FREE Fund Run Giveaway to the first 250 registrants!

HANEY PLACE , MAPLE RIDGE

.Robert’s Handyman Service If I can’t do it, It can’t be done. 604-941-1618 or 604-811-4222. 604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222.

Join us — for tea and refreshments and to hear this year’s special guest speaker

Brian Campbell expert on honeybees

300

LANDSCAPING

ANNIE’S LANDSCAPING Fast friendly service with a smile. Offering commercial and residential landscaping and power washing. Call: 778-554-2996

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

Fencing & Allan Block

rmhfoundation

Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Tickets $20

Purchase at The ACT Ticket Centre or (604) 476-2787

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

9:00am on Sunday, June 7 at Fairview Elementary School, Maple Ridge Online pledging, volunteering opportunities, and more information at rmhfoundation.com. Register online at runningroom.com or raceroster.com Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS

Find FIND THE HOME OF YOUR s! DREAMS!

Please Call

778-323-2334 2-10yr Shih Tzu siblings need a forever home. Both fixed, well loved. No toddlers or other large pets. Never been apart, need to be placed together. $200 re-homing fee, home check, family vet reference. 604-793-5914.

Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

741

MAPLE RIDGE

$840/mo & $940/mo

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

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

604-463-3000

and Hydro

746

Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

TILING

TILES, TILES, HARDWOOD small or big jobs call 604-880-6438 for details or visit www.futurisitictiles.com

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TREE SERVICES

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net

MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768. Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

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GARAGE SALES

Moving / Garage Sale 23741 - 105 Ave. Maple Ridge Sat. & Sun. May 30th & 31st 10am - 5pm

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

CLOSE TO TOWN CENTER

VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE 45+ Abbotsford 55+ Abby, Langley, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960

RENTALS 706

Some furniture, Pictures, Household goods, lots of tools, etc.

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE Central Coquitlam Co-op

No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops

3 Bdrm home on private 5 acre large rec down, double enclosed garage, lge carport, city water, some pasture, very clean.

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

www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248

Call 604-467-3944 Maple Ridge furnished private room, in newer home, wi-fi, full cbl, all util incl. $550/mo. 778-893-2750

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION M.Ridge room in hse $545/m incl. cable, net, w/d. Female/student pref June 1st. N/S. 604-506-5416

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Development Information Meeting 19451 Sutton Avenue, Pitt Meadows

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

$1900/mo. Quick Possession.

TRANSPORTATION

Call Ralph 9am-5pm 604-467-9300

845

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.

If you have a claim to these vehicles please respond in writing by June 3rd, 2015: Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

Haney Motor Hotel

MAPLE RIDGE

AMERICAN BULLDOG PUP Purebred male, black & white. $1000. (604)671-3481 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

736

2001 Lincoln LS VIN# 1LNHM86S21Y678536 Registered owner: Simon Alexander Jones. Debt amount as of May 20, 2015 is $2830.92

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm cottage on acreage, close to town. Ideal for clean quiet couple. N/S. N/P. Unfurnished, ref’s req’d. Avail now. $950/mo + utils. 604-467-9432.

2008 Nissan Quest VIN# 5N1BV28U08N110148 Registered owner: 0825353 BC LTD DBA Speedpro Signs. Debt amount as of May 20, 2015 is $4454.17

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

BOATS The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Liens Act:

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

Great Location

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

912

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

1 & 2 Bdrms available

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.

OFFICE/RETAIL

MARINE

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

The Scrapper

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!

The Onni Group has submitted a rezoning (No. 3360-20-201303) and development permit (3060-20-2013-06) application for the property located at 19451 Sutton Ave. The site is bounded by Airport Way to the North, Bonson Rd./School board property to the East, and Sutton Ave. to the South. The land is currently zoned for agricultural; however, it has been identified in the City’s Official Community Plan as a natural extension to the existing surrounding residential neighbourhood. Onni’s current application is for the development of 270 rowhomes and townhomes. Date & Time: Thursday, June 4th, 2015 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: South Bonson Community Centre 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Contact: Brendan Yee at byee@onni.com or 604-602-7711 OR Pitt Meadows Development Services 604-465-2428

604.488.9161

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

Please join us at the scheduled open house listed above. Onni representatives will be on-hand to answer any questions.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Impeccably Clean!

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TOOLS

587

TOOLS

Call a representative today - 604-575-5555

Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

2015

JOIN US SUNDAY JUNE 7TH AT 9 AM

READY TO Run Paul Gurm, RMHF Board member and Fund Run participant, laces up in support of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation and is ready to run for health care. rmhfoundation

For more information about the 2015 Fund Run visit www.rmhfoundation.com or call Laura Butler at 604-466-6958.

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MEN’S 529 8” WORKBOOTS

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Sale $29.99-$39.99

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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 - 5 pm