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Elementary summer school popular 456 students sign up for new program By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The little boy was weeping openly as his mom signed him up for the inaugural season of summer elementary school in Maple Ridge. Kim Bondi, the school district administrator who is responsible for getting the program off the ground, and indirectly for the little guy’s perceived misfortune, consoled him. But it won’t be all about worksheets and tests, Bondi told him. He described the “learning camp” style that local educators intend. “It’ll be outdoors, hands-on, fun, experiential learning.” Summer school will run for just mornings, from 9 a.m. to noon with a snack break, and will run for three weeks from July 7-24. See School, 9

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worsen as a camp formed on Cliff Avenue in March. While the homeowners along Cliff Avenue support the street people, “There is a massive amount of pressure on the city and Cliff Avenue,” Read said. “But we have to move people off Cliff Avenue, because the camp is continuing to grow,” she added. Maple Ridge wants the province to provide no- and low-barrier shelter immediately. “They need places to stay, not the street.”

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MLAs Marc Dalton and Doug Bing, along with Mike Murray attended the meeting.

The trio of senior government politicians felt the mayor of Maple Ridge’s frustration with homelessness first-hand Wednesday. “Homelessness is not a municipal responsibility,” Mayor Nicole Read told MLAs Doug Bing and Marc Dalton, as well as MP Randy

Kamp’s executive-assistant, Mike Murray. But it is something Maple Ridge is paying for on an ongoing basis, Read said. “This city has put a lot of money into bylaws and policing into dealing with the situation.” Council had called a special meeting on the issue, to ask for help from the provincial and federal governments. Read campaigned in last November’s election on ending homeless and formed a task force in January, only to have the issue

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Fear rises as trees cut on Shady Lane Property owner clearing space for house expansion By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Residents who enjoy the tall trees on Shady Lane may be worrying after seeing some chopped down. Eight cedar or fir trees were cut recently on the lot at 21371 – 124th Ave. The trees were taken down as part of the building permit process because they were in the area, or close to it, proposed for an expansion of the home. “They’re not the tagged trees [protected as part of the city’s road right of way], but they’re huge trees,” said Karen McLaren, who lives nearby. Her family’s home is nearby and said the removal of the trees has “really changed the integrity of the place. “It’s pretty shocking when you see it.” McLaren said other residents are also worried. “City hall doesn’t seem to care, but the people care.” However, the property owner has followed all the bylaws and received permits to cut down the trees under the interim tree bylaw that’s in place, said environmental planner Rod Stott. And based on either the interim bylaw, put in place until the new tree management bylaw comes into force, anyone on the street can do the same. Under the interim bylaw, property owners in urban and rural Maple Ridge have to get permits to remove any tree larger than 10 centimetres in diameter. Under the proposed new tree management bylaw, homeowners can take down any tree they want that’s under 20 centimetres in diameter. There’s also no limit to the number of larger trees that can be cut down, as long as permits are obtained, cutting won’t affect a neighboring property and at least two trees per urban

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Residents are worried as there is no limit to the number of trees that can be cut down. lot are preserved. Stott said the city is protecting the trees that line Shady Lane within the road right of way. He added that cities and towns have the ability to protect trees from being cut down, but not to the extent that it impedes building or development. So if a homeowner is expanding his house, trees can be removed if they’re in the way. He said the house on the property is also being expanded. Stott said earlier that large trees can bring

the owners up to $10,000, but in smaller areas, if they have to be chopped into smaller logs, the cost of the cutting could equal the price received for the timber. He added that council could decide some heritage areas need further protection and pass separate bylaws to ensure that. Under the interim tree bylaw, 90 tree-cutting permits have been issued in the last few months. Under the old bylaw, no permits were needed to cut trees in the rural areas while home-

owners in the suburbs could cut down three larger trees per year. Coun. Craig Speirs said Maple Ridge’s urban forest needs to be protected. He was also upset about the tree cutting at Ridge Meadows Hospital that took away a shady place on the grounds for patients and families. “Shady Lane needs to be protected.” That will require the city work with homeowners. He’d like to ensure that whenever trees are cut, there’s a legitimate reason for that.

Ridge tree bylaw needs work, says observer ‘Provides no new protection’ By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge’s temporary tree bylaw is toothless and just serving as a way for the city to tally how many trees are being mowed down, council heard Monday. Staff at best, are doing a counting exercise, said local lawyer and tree preservationist Allen Lees. And the proposed new bylaw “provides no new protection.” Lees, who’s been campaigning

for years for a stronger tree bylaw, said that the word “significant” added to one of the sections in the new bylaw automatically prevents the bylaw from applying to the vast majority of trees in Maple Ridge. The city has no trees that are declared “significant” trees and there is no registry for that. Staff are currently revising the draft law after council reviewed it earlier this month. He suggested just removing the word so the section applies to all the trees. “What the word did was remove all the protection requirements from trees other than significant.”

But Maple Ridge has no significant trees, he added. And it doesn’t even have a registry where those trees can be deemed significant and worthy of protection. A significant tree is considered one in size or shape or species, of historical importance, or a landmark. The new draft tree management bylaw also requires people in the urban areas to get permits to chop down any trees over 20 centimetres in diameter. But there’s no limit on the number they cut down in an urban lot, providing they keep at least two on each property.

“Under the new, proposed bylaw, there will be nothing protecting people from cutting whatever they want. “The protection for urban trees has been removed, in spite of support for protection,” said Lees. “For urban trees, the new proposal is as bad as the old was.” His daughter, Jessie Joy, showed council photos of trees recently cut down on a private lot on Shady Lane (124th Avenue) as an example. Lees also suggested that the new bylaw follow Surrey’s example and simply require replacement of any trees removed on a two-for-one

basis. “Under the new proposed bylaw, there will be nothing preventing people from cutting whatever they want.” Under Maple Ridge’s old tree bylaw, urban residents could cut down three trees per year that were over 10 centimeters in diameter. Under the interim bylaw, property owners in urban and rural Maple Ridge have to get permits to remove any tree larger than 10 centimetres in diameter. So far, about 90 have been given out since it came into effect earlier this year.

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Vancouver had it’s driest May since 1946, as only 4.2 millimetres of rain fell in the month, compared with an average of 68 mm. The Pitt Meadows airport was not quite as parched. While the average rainfall sits at 136 mm, the airport recorded a mere 27.6 mm of rain for the month, thanks mostly to a soaking on May 5 that dropped 20.4 mm of precipitation. April was close to 100 mm under its normal 161 mm average, and February saw only 128 mm of rain, compared to its average of 240 mm. Fred Armstrong, manager of corporate communications for Maple Ridge, said conservation is going to be key in the coming months. “What Metro is pointing out, and what the city is aware of is, if there’s little to no rain in the next little while, we’re going to see the ratcheting up of water restrictions throughout the summer,” he said. Currently, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are at Level 1 restrictions, meaning residential restrictions now limit what time you can turn on your sprinkler.

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Abolition The auditor-general’s report into spending in Canada’s Senate is very disturbing reading — not because of horrible things done over time to a group of people, as was the case with generations of First Nations children — but because of the ongoing air of indifference to taxpayers and accountable spending. No less than 30 senators were cited for improper expenditures. While some are taking issue with the A-G’s findings, the standards he believes should govern spending are pretty basic. A-G Michael Ferguson stated that senators should not be billing for personal trips. They should not be charging for taxis, meals and gifts that have nothing to do with official business, or billing taxpayers for non-Senate business. They should be keeping detailed and accurate records of all their spending, personal and Senate-related. Any claims for reimbursement should be submitted promptly, and posted online so that the taxpayers who ultimately pay the bills can see how their dollars are used. Senators should not have the last word on what is considered acceptable spending, or action following investigation of their spending. They are paid by taxpayers, and taxpayers expect that those doing public business are as careful with their money as individuals are in day-to-day activities. The reckless approach to using taxpayers’ dollars by a significant number of senators, and the possibility that criminal charges may be laid against some of those who have been audited, has caused a shift in public opinion. Many people are now backing the NDP pledge to eliminate the Senate. There is certainly a better case for doing so than ever before. The Supreme Court has basically shut the door on Senate reform, given that it requires unanimity from all provinces. Abolition also requires unanimity. However, provincial governments could be pressured if there was a national plebiscite question on whether to abolish the Senate, as part of October’s federal election. Many voices have called for such a vote, and it seems an appropriate way to move forward on this issue. Such a vote would not be binding in any way. However, if significant majorities in each province backed abolition, there would be significant pressure on both the incoming federal government and provincial governments to agree to abolition by amending the constitution. That may be the only answer to dealing with this mess.

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We rarely get what we deserve A propos the 30th anniversary of my graduation from a local high school, I envisioned writing ‘wish I knew then what I know now,’ to benefit current post-secondary students. To that, end I soOpen mic licited, via Facebook, Mike Shields lessons learned from fellow Pitt Meadows secondary classmates. Replies ranged from wait a day before pressing send on tough or nasty emails to heeding warnings about how ruinous addictive substances can be. Undeniably good suggestions, but still less than the unified meaning of life to which I aspired. Yet, maybe that is precisely the take away. To wit, this month’s graduates have a much broader range of possibilities than any previous generation. To me, at the time, going away to university, playing varsity athletics, starting a student painting franchise, backpacking around the world or being a 25 year old federal political candidate felt like outlier activities. But all these things are mocked by the educational, commercial and political potential available to nearly anyone these days. My advice? Learn online, find role

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models to pattern yourself after, try even your wildest business ideas, get on planes to anywhere and challenge powers that be all the time. Fair warning, though, such paths are rarely if ever easy. The difference in sports training now versus then highlights just how true it is that anything worthwhile in life is usually hard earned. Whereas my sporting life changed with the seasons and lifting weights made you too bulky to be athletic, today’s global competition infers 10,000 hours of field specific practice is a necessary pre-requisite to being competitive. Similarly illustrating this circumstance is the lesson that instead of the happily ever after portrayed by children’s books, adult relationships have ups and downs requiring as much hard work and dedication as any career. To again reference personal experience, my 18-year-old ‘Alex P. Keaton’ self would literally despise the 48-year-old me, which life’s twists and turns have produced. So expecting unwavering love til death do you part from a high school sweetheart seems more like a diamond advertisement than any reality. Which leads to another grasp at hindsight-derived comprehension. Despite the manipulations of advertisers, we rarely get what we deserve. It doesn’t matter how great a guy you are when she has preconceptions favoring someone more well-born. Nor is nailing the interview anything more than a

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waste of gas when the company is actually just going through the process necessary to hire an already in the role, in-house candidate. But better than more examples I’ve literally suffered through is that I suggest a business maxim which I can only dream about having taken to heart earlier: Don’t for a moment think ‘they’ don’t see you coming. Because whether the used car salesman in a banker’s suit or the supervisor who enjoys pressing your buttons, there will inevitably be situations in your life that are simply impossible for you to win. Correspondingly, the main distinction for professional poker players is not their ability to win monster-sized hands. It’s that they’ve learned – usually from experience – how and when to avoid catastrophic losses. For me, years of higher education in finance crashed to worthlessness when my first job turned out to be an internship with the wrong company. Some things most definitely do not somehow work out in the end. So if, as with myself, you’re inspired to change the world, bear in mind that the reward is more the raging against the dying of the light than, as for some people whom I truly admire, it is the never forgetting to prioritize happiness. Either way (per the novel Catch-22), know that between you and every ideal there will always Scheisskopfs, Peckems and Cathcarts – and that sort of changes the ideal.

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online comments Babies have rights Kat Wahamaa · Re: Frogstone owner apologizes (Letters, June 17). Apparently some commentators missed the fact that, under the B.C. Human Rights Code, no one can discriminate against nursing mothers or ask them to cover [up]. If you find it troubling – don’t look. Babies have the right to be fed.

Common courtesy Kirsten White · Re: Frogstone owner apologizes (Letters, June 17). I am sorry that the mother in question thought it was alright to bare herself in a restaurant where other people are eating. I am behind the restaurant completely when asking this women to cover herself. It is a matter of common courtesy on the part of the mother towards the other people in the restaurant. What makes her thing that it’s her right to bare herself whenever and wherever she thinks is OK. I have nothing against breastfeeding, but I do have something against someone ruining my dinner by pulling our her boob to the public and not having the respect for others who are dinning by having some type of cover up going. Now that she has had her 15 minutes of fame, maybe she might think about others for once and our right not to have to look at her boob, or maybe she should feed her baby at home if it that close to feeding time.

Courtesy forgotten Tim Sattler · Re: Frogstone owner apologizes (Letters, June 17). Once again, my right is my right. Hasn’t anyone heard about just plain common courtesy anymore? We had three babies, my wife breastfeed each one, but for other’s sake, she would use a towel in public. I guess the days of common courtesy are gone as everyone is too busy forcing their whatever is the latest issue on others.

Editor, The News: Re: Taxes up again? (Letters, June 10). Some recent letters have discussed the property tax hike in Maple Ridge; others wonder why there has been so little press coverage. I’ll tell you why – because there is an overwhelming ‘ho hum’ attitude except at election campaign time. Sure, people sign petitions and campaign for lower taxes, but when the property tax notices come out ... yawn. Maple Ridge is not alone. Pitt Meadows council ap-

proved a zero per cent increase in city spending and a zero property tax increase in 2015 for the average detached home and still my taxes in Pitt Meadows went up 2.2 per cent. Here’s why – you pay 100 per cent of the amount owed on your property tax notice to the city, but only 70 per cent of those monies goes into the city coffers. In Pitt Meadows, the 70 per cent collected includes utilities and municipal tax. The city only has control over setting these taxes. However, a full 30 per

cent of the funds collected are on behalf of other agencies, then distributed to them. These agencies include tax levies for schools (remitted to the provincial government), municipal tax authority, GVRD, B.C. Assessment, and TransLink. These taxes are calculated using your B.C. Assessed home value times a mill rate. Your city council has no control over these. So while city mayor and councils can promise, and in the case of Pitt Meadows, deliver a freeze on

city spending, this does not necessarily mean a freeze on property taxes. Am I upset? No. Cities need money to maintain infrastructure, build new facilities, run our parks and rec programs, maintain our trails, and dikes. They get the bulk of that money from us the citizens. If we want to live a vibrant community, it takes money. “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” – Benjamin Franklin. Patricia Gordon Pitt Meadows

Military duties could end homelessness Editor, The News: I realize this will get me in hot water with many people who read this, but if you take a look at Israel, a nation where it is mandatory for every citizen, male and female, to serve the country in a military fashion, you

find there are no homeless people. Canada has plenty of need for military personnel in Canada itself. No need to be sending them to war. They only a need to have them learn trades, professions and a

choice to make the military their life choice. Canada needs these people for future disasters that we may encounter right here in Canada. Seems to be an option we have not entertained, at least not publicly.

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Maple Ridge is going to see if it can grab any of some cash available to help it turn two gravel soccer pitches into four smaller, all-weather artificial fields at Albion Sports Complex. Council told staff Monday to try for half a million dollars from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. If successful, the money will pay for about 17 per cent of the project, which is listed in a staff report as costing $3 million. However, according to the recreation master plan from 2010, it will cost $4 million to install the fields. Under the staff proposal, the two full-sized fields would be converted into four smaller practice fields, suitable for minor soccer, rugby, lacrosse and football, or

practice times. Lighting and drainage are already on site, reducing the cost further to the city. Parking would also be improved. Parks director David Boag said if the city gets the grant money, it will talk more with user groups to find the best plan. Council also wanted to ensure that best configuration of the space would be followed. One of the stipulations of the grant is that the money be used just for refurbishment of existing facilities rather than expanding or creating new ones. “We’re really trying to maintain our footprint,” without expanding into stream setback areas, said parks manager Bruce McLeod. “We’re actually losing capacity on this,” said Coun. Tyler Shymkiw,. However, staff said four smaller fields makes less chance for collisions from the different sports when two fields are next to each other.

Use of the existing full-size gravel fields has dropped dramatically and are only used as a last resort because most teams want to play on artificial surfaces. One option would be to build one full-size field and two smaller fields in the same space. Council had a broader discussion about improving recreation and culture in the city. Mayor Nicole Read wanted to know why the previous council would pass a recreation master plan in 2010 without allotting money to pay for it. Finance general manager Paul Gill said council, in the past, focused on paying down the debt for the town centre project and for implementing the fire department master plan, which called for expanding the department. But when it comes for money for recreation projects, “the reality is, the money isn’t there.” Council considered a list of major projects

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Two possible child luring incidents In the last few days, two men have called out to two different children in Maple Ridge, leading police to ask the men to call them and explain their actions. Last Friday, June 12, at about 4:30 p.m., an 11-year-old boy was on Cook Avenue, just west of Laity Street, when a man in a green car called out to him. The boy reacted by running straight home and the man drove away. The man was described as a white male in his 30s, with a short brown beard, no moustache, with a mark on one of his hands. The car is a mid- to late2000 model, and is green with some tinted windows. Then on Tuesday, June 16, between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., a nine-year-old girl heard a man call out to her in the 23500-block of 119th Avenue, near a community mail box. She, too, ran home. That man was described as white male between 18 and 23 years old, about 5’9” with sandy blond hair, and wearing glasses.

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If the province pares down the tolls for the new Port Mann Bridge while the Patullo Bridge undergoes repairs, TransLink might as well trim the tolls on the Golden Ears Bridge. Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker says it would be a good time to lower the tolls to see if that would increase traffic across the span linking to Surrey and Langley. Becker, along with Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, discussed the topic at a recent dinner. Becker followed up with a May 5 letter to both cities, seeking their agreement to unite and lobby the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, as well as TransLink .

Transportation Minister Todd Stone is being urged to reduce or eliminate tolls on the Port Mann Bridge while maintenance work restricts the use of the nearby Pattullo Bridge for months or even years. Currently, motorists with a Treo decal, good for both bridges, pay $3.05 every time they cross the Golden Ears. That’s due to go up by a nickle on July 15. For Becker, the tolls on the Golden Ears are impeding traffic to the north side of the Fraser River. Meanwhile, he says it’s increasing traffic along the Lougheed Highway through Pitt Meadows, as motorists seek to get to Vancouver and Coquitlam using the untolled Pitt River Bridge. “The region is facing some critical transportation infrastructure decisions with respect

to use and costs of infrastructure as it is replaced and tolling is expected to be used to offset the costs of construction,” Becker said in a letter to Read. “The concern, of course, is the continued increase in traffic on untolled roads as commuters choose travel routes that avoid tolls.” But he said there are no statistics on that, saying it’s a council initiative. But logic says, if you toll two bridges, people will use the untolled bridge. According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, however, traffic on the eastern part of Lougheed Highway hasn’t increased since the opening of the new tolled Port Mann Bridge in 2012. In 2010, a daily average of 38,266 vehicles crossed the Mission

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That’s costing Maple Ridge $160,000. The city also wants Kamp to help Maple Ridge get grant money from the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy. Read said the city has secured between 40 and 50 rental supplements from B.C. Housing. Ten to 20 or those will be directed to Maple Ridge from Atira Women’s Resource Society, while about another 15 will go to help residents in Alouette Heights find market housing. Alouette Heights, on Brown Avenue and 222nd Street, provides for supportive housing for a limited time as people move to market housing. But Read said people have been living there since it opened instead of moving on. Another 10 rental supplements are available for mental health cases. Bing questioned the mayor’s approach. It’s the first time he’s had a request from the city on the issue, he added. “This is a provincial issue, so we shouldn’t be having to ask,” Read said. The city had a meeting where it rolled out its strategy and it’s been in the media. “This is your area,” she told Bing. “I just don’t feel I’ve been consulted,” he said.

“That’s strange,” countered Read. The mayor said the growth of the camp was unexpected and came as the new council were developing its homeless task force, now called Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative. Read said the issue has been in the media and that Bing was invited to the mayor’s update on the issue in May. Bing didn’t attend. Have you watched the meeting online, Read asked Bing, who said no. “My question is, what conversations have you had with Rich Coleman [Minister Responsible for Housing] or anybody else? Coun. Gordy Robson said the issue is costing the city money and residents are angry. Robson said one possible solution would be buying half a dozen condos for the homeless in a strata building and have those units supervised. There are some condo buildings in Maple Ridge that still have vacant suites, he said. “We are in crisis and I think we have to use the word,” said Coun. Kiersten Duncan. “We need help and we need it now.” Bing, though, wanted more specifics about the actual requests so he could advocate for them. “I just can’t do it on what I read in the newspapers.” He thought the city would have had involved him right from the

beginning of the homeless task force. He said the city has been trying to deal with it for months and now the city is asking the province. “This is the impression you’re giving to the community – that you’re looking after it,” Bing said. “It’s never been our responsibility to look after it,” said Read. “We’re just a small city. We set out intent on tackling the problem … then the camp formed.” The city wanted to disperse the half dozen people at first. “They banded together and [that] was a real clear message to us … we had to hit the ground with resources. We were strapped,” Read said. Residents were angry. “We’re talking dozens, and dozens and dozens of calls a day.” Dalton noted that B.C. Housing paid for the capital and operating costs of Alouette Heights while the city donated the land. Bing said homelessness is a complex issue and requires the efforts of all governments. While the city’s four outreach workers are now on the ground, finding physical places for people to live is a time consuming process. Pivot Legal Society has commended Maple Ridge for its handling of the issue. Depending on the risks at the camp, the city may have to get a court injunction to clear Cliff Avenue.

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Plans for more condos in Maple Ridge are moving along, despite critical comments from city councillors. Politicians wanted to know Monday why a project planned for 22554 – 121st Ave., had no rental units. Maclean Homes Brown Road Ltd. wants to put a four-storey, wood-framed building on four lots at the corner of Edge Street and 121st Avenue, similar to the complex they already built one block to the south on Edge Street. The proposal calls for 73 condo units, six of which would be considered adaptive housing, built to allow modifications to allow seniors to remain living there as they get older. But Coun. Corisa Bell wanted to know why no rental units were included in the strata project. But council heard that the present project was reduced in size and rental units were removed from the plan. As well, there is nothing in the official community plan that requires rental units, said planning director Christine Carter. Without that clause, the planning department has no ability to require developers to build rental units. “We rely on the applicant to respond to the wish list.” Instead, the six adaptive suites were included as some form of alternative housing. Within the 73 units included, are six studio or bachelor suites that are 540 sq. feet in size. In addition to rezoning, a change to the town centre plan is being sought to allow a building of only five storeys instead of six, as required in the plan which attempts to densify the town centre. That’s because, according to staff, increasing the area of the floor plan, or creating a larger building footprint, can achieve the same amount of density as building six storeys, without hurting a pe-

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Any future redevelopment of that land, such as building a high rise, would require the consent of all owners, he added. “We will have to deal with that in the future.” But Robson said he’s since been told that’s a problem throughout Metro Vancouver and will be solved over time. Council decided to forward the application to a future meeting with Robson, Bell and Mayor Nicole Read opposed. Also forwarded was another development application along the South Alouette River calls for double the number of single family lots normally allowed in

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parking, as hospital employees and visitors take up parking space on the street. “Victimizing innocent people by causing senseless damage is no way to send a message or resolve an issue,” said Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk. The vehicles are all legally parked. “We will continue to work with our crime analyst and specialty units to identify the culprit, but investigators suspect someone in the community knows who’s responsible for these

crimes.” No suspects have been identified. “Our volunteers and members will be out canvassing the affected neighborhoods to raise awareness about the problem. In addition there will be an increased police presence in this area,” Gresiuk said. Some of the streets in the area have residentonly parking, but 117th Ave. has signs requiring vehicles not block driveways and leave three metres of space from the

ends of driveways. One resident said earlier that the vandalism is just result of the area. But he did ask hospital employees to turn off the beeps every time they power lock their vehicles. Fraser Health is adding another 113 parking spaces for employees. Currently, there are 457 parking stalls at Ridge Meadows Hospital, with 35 per cent of those allotted to public pay parking and 65 per cent for employee parking.

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Purchasing or Selling a Home?

Rick Medhurst 604-463-3000

1st West Realty

www.rickmedhurst.com

Independent Member Broker

201- 21755 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

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Mixed use 6 unit strata complex for sale. Two ground floor commercial/retail and four 1140 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1260 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residential units above. Fully rented many units with long term tenants. Good downtown location with lots of on-site parking. The building is in excellent condition and has been well maintained by the owner since new. Call Rick Medhurst Sutton Group 1st West Realty for financial and additional information. 604-463-3000

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11628 212 Street, Maple Ridge $552,500

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22606 Dewdney Tr. Rd.

12010 232nd Street Great high traffic volume location, large 1800 sq.ft. 4 bedroom residential over an 1800 sq. ft commercial space zoned C-2, convenience store, personal & professional services, restaurant and more. For more information call Al Hogarth today! 604-467-9300

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Great Downtown Core Dev potential for C-3 Commercial. C-3 zone is highest and best use allowing main floor commercial, 2nd floor office/ residential with a possible 4 - 6 storey wood frame building. For more information call Al Hogarth today! 604-467-9300

12203 - 228th Street This fully serviced lot close to downtown maybe the ideal place to build your retirement rancher or large family home. It is an easy walk to all amenities including shopping, recreation, schools, parks and transit. Present home on site has to be demolished, all hazardous materials have been removed for reduced demo costs.

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NEW PRICE Â $799,900 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 gently sloping acres â&#x20AC;˘ Subdivision potential! â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Grant Hill view lots â&#x20AC;˘ Unique WestCoast contemporary style home 25443 BOSONWORTH ST., M.R.

13659 MCKERCHER DR., M.R.

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604-309-0802

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699,000

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On this original owner built rancher with full walk-out basement on a beautiful park like 1.28 acre parcel, 3 out buildings, one potential for rental income, attached heated workshop/ craft room. 2 wells 1 drilled/1 shallow, double oversized attached garage, too many extras to list. Call Sandra today, for your personal viewing.

28216 96th Ave

THE TRI-TEL REALTY Ralph Telep

NEW LISTING!

699,000

Waterfront Home Extrodinaire

Situated on Hatzic lake this one owner built home rarely comes along. Built with love this home is like no other, approx. 3600 sq ft 3 bdrms 3 baths (one 5 piece), gorgeous vaulted ceilings, wall aquarium, boat house with an exposed aggregate deck above, to many extras to list, this truly is a one of a kind, one must view to truly appreciate. Call Sandra today, for your personal viewing.

NEW LISTING! Family Townhouse Backing onto Green Space

265,000

Hard to find a townhome like this that backs out onto a lovely forested area, this townhome features over 1950 sq ft. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, family room, living room, dining room, breakfast area, all appliances a perfect place to bring the family, close to schools and transportation. Call Sandra today as this will not last long 604-309-0802

TRI-TEL REALTY

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604-467-9300

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Dave Telep

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798,800

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7521 Briskham St, Mission

Call Sandra today for all your real estate needs

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23760 111A Ave., M.R.

A rare opportunity to own your own business as well as owning the property. $798,800.00 will get you a well established group licensed child care facility and home all on a 11,639 sqft lot that is zoned educational but sits in an area zoned for multi-family. For more information regarding this property. Call Sandra today

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Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist 11894 267th Street • 3 bedroom rancher • 1.48 acre hobby farm • Detached 20 x 32 garage/workshop

or visit us on the web

www.sevillemortgage.ca

11664 Ritchie Avenue

• Suitable for horses • Covered porch overlooking property and private backyard patio

$564,900

• 3 bedroom refinished • Central location, close to townhouse schools, shops and transit • New appliances, flooring, paint and blinds

22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 Email: donna@sevillemortgage.ca

REDUCED! $259,900

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call us today!

AFFORDABLE

MLS V1124382

24075 102nd Ave $

429,000

MAPLE RIDGE

4 bedroom home in Albion area. Kitchen has maple cabinets and centre island. Master with nice ensuite and 2 more bedrooms up. Rec. room, bedroom and full bathroom in basement. Neat and tidy this is a perfect family home. Seller is looking for a September 2015 completion date.

MLS# V1110055

22106 Dewdney Trunk Road $

599,000

1938 Character Home on corner lot. Ch H l Proposed Heritage site perfect for professional use or family home. Large 7800 sq.ft. lot. Original hardwood floors. Basement is wired for fiber optics. Bring your ideas to preserve the past. Contact Brenda Jenkins (604)816-6961

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

$347,800

$886,500

$588,800

Copperstone Ridge!

Eagle Crest at ACADEMY PARK

All The Bells And Whistles!

• Built Green, Gold Energy Rating! • High End Complex and finishings • Hardwood flooring, tile in all baths • Master ensuite is ‘spa like’ • Garage is heated, fenced backyard, pets welcome! •Short walk to all amenities

• Architectural ingenuity encompasses natural surroundings • Designed by an award winning architect and his artist client • Mountain & forest views from every level! • Wood windows, cedar wall and rock surround f/p • Eagles peak at top of spiral staircase, open stair treads, wood railings • 2 ACRE ESTATE, nestled in executive neighborhood • Ultimate in privacy but little upkeep acreage. Hot tub, etc

• Perfect family home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac • Custom built one owner home • Front porch opens to tiled foyer and grand staircase • Open living/dining rm w/feature f/p, sun room • Kitchen is family sized w/cooktop, island, pantry and carousal eating area • Family room w/2nd fireplace and access to tiered private yard on greenbelt • Master with huge ensuite, fireplace and walk in

DIAMOND MASTER

Pat Drummond

Shannon Drummond

(604) 817-8664

(604) 612-8687

Drummondteam@gmail.com 11933 - 224 Street, Maple Ridge

Brookside Realty

Survey MORTGAGE Rates of

June 17, 2015

Carla McCOLEMAN 604-908-2014

Brookside Realty

AMAZING ACREAGE!

Bob TEREPOCKI 604-817-2920

EDGE ON EDGE!

MLS# V1116009

20981 132nd Avenue

$1,350,000 $ 1,350,000

• 3.25 Acres, salt water pool, stamped concrete patio, outdoor cooking. • STUNNING VIEW of the Golden Ears • 3845 square foot renovated top to bottom; meticulously maintained!

GREAT VALUE!

SOLD

$545,900 $ 545,900

MLS# V1107415

23877 133rd Avenue • • • • •

5 bed/3 bath basement entry home in Rock Ridge Corner lot with lane access In beautiful condition and offers loads of natural light Overlooks greenbelt Exceptional value in today’s market!

TEREPOCKI McCOLEMAN

$219,900 $ 219,900 #406 - 12075 Edge Street •1 bedroom plus den/1 bathroom top floor unit. • Building is less than 2 years old • North facing, on the quite side of the building • Property tax incentives still in place for another year!

WATERFRONT LIVING!

MLS# V1085932

22327 River Road

Show suite open 12-5pm

• Falcon Homes built daily • Outstanding river views • Variety of sizes & prices • Exceptional finishes and features • Some units, 1480 square ft. with balconies as large as 672 square feet. Please call for pricing & availability

“We’d LOVE for you to LIKE our Facebook page!” www.facebook.com/SellingMapleRidge.

CLOSED FIRST MORTGAGES LENDER

1 yr

2 yr

3 yr

4 yr

5 yr

Alterna Bank ATB Financial Bank of Montreal Mortgage Corp. Bank of Nova Scotia Caisses Desjardins Canadian Western Trust CIBC Mortgage Corp.

2.85 2.94 2.89 3.29 2.89 3.14 2.89

2.85 2.64 2.84 3.09 2.99 3.04 2.84

2.39 2.54 3.39 3.39 3.39 3.65 3.55

2.94 2.69 3.89 3.89 3.89 4.20 4.14

2.68 2.74 4.74 4.49 4.74 4.74 4.79

Effort Trust HSBC Bank of Canada ICICI Bank of Canada

3.35 3.14 3.15

3.50 3.14 3.65

3.70 3.54 3.64

4.30 4.24 3.69

4.35 4.74 3.69

Investors Group Trust Laurentian Bank of Canada London Life National Bank President’s Choice Financial Royal Bank of Canada Tangerine TD Mortgage SEVILLE MORTGAGE CORP.

3.14 2.89 3.14 2.89 3.19 3.14 3.19 2.89 2.29

3.09 2.84 3.09 2.84 2.84 3.04 3.24 2.84 2.19

3.39 3.39 3.39 3.39 3.49 3.65 3.49 3.39 2.34

3.89 3.89 3.89 3.89 4.04 4.39 3.69 3.89 2.54

4.74 4.74 4.74 4.74 4.44 4.64 3.79 4.64 2.64

*Rates are subject to change without notice. Provided by Donna Telep,

SEVILLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 604-466-1976 Fees payable to the lender/broker may apply (No fees payable on approved credit).

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For the way you live REALTY

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

604-561-0053

TeamLuke.ca

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$389,000

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• • • •

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• Floor To Ceiling Brick Fireplace • 3 Car Garage • In-Ground Sprinklers

28 14600 Morris Valley Rd Mission

• Custom Built 2 Storey • Cathedral Ceiling In Great Rm • Deluxe Master Suite W/ Soaker Tub • Triple Garage W/

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] Oak kitchen with loads of cabinet Q Huge adjoining eating area X 1 car garage plus single parking spot

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”

OPEN SUN 2 - 4 PM

• 2.45 level acres close to downtown • Barn, was set up for horses • House needs lots of TLC • City water, septic

• Beautiful views over the courtyard thru to the golf course • Old charmer, 2 storey plus basement • 1181 sq. ft. bright corner suite • Bedroom on main, 2 bedrooms up • THREE PARKING SPOTS near • 2 washrooms, covered deck elevator! • TRIPLE CAR GARAGE for the • 2 bedrooms plus small den, lots of hobbyists! extras! • Don’t miss, large 8270 sq. ft. lot Call Debbie today, Call Debbie today! quick possession possible

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$609,900

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Jan Hickman 604-828-3445 HOUSE & ACREAGES

$3 39 ,9 00

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM 11870-248th St., Maple Ridge

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# 33 19060 FORD RD PITT MEADOWS

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604-312-3705

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479,500

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10426 TAMARACK CRES

TRAILS EDGE BEAUTY

MAPLE MEADOWS

All for the family in the neighborhood you dreamed of with quiet tree-lined streets, well kept homes and lawns, friendly people and children laughing. The home has 4 bdrm’s, 4 baths, upper games room, full finished bsmt. w/kitchen and media room. Private yard and RV parking. A lot for only $658,800

And men too will enjoy this lovely end unit Townhome in Trails Edge. Spacious 3 bedroom with main floor master, south deck backing onto green belt and trails. Plus full walk-out basement. Granit counters, stainless appliance and double garage complete. This lovelly package priced to Sell at $479,500

Maple Meadows Industrial Park - ready to go with 2 parking stalls, 1044 sq. ft. Level loading bay, 2 pc powder room and lots of visitor parking. M-3 Zoning and price to sell at $234,900

THE

RON ANTALEK TEAM

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-5

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READY TO MOVE IN!

ALBION STATION Starting at $289,900

4 LEFT IN PHASE 1

Showhome at #2-10151- 240th Street New townhomes. 9 foot ceilings on the main living level. Fireplace in the living room. Quartz countertops. Some plans with a finished basement. Includes 4 appliances & blinds. Sundeck, garage, fenced yard and more. Walk to school & shopping.

Starting at $369,900 Sales Centre at 10550 - 248 Street, Maple Ridge Deluxe new townhomes over 1845 sq. ft with finished basement, heated double garage, fireplace, 3 to 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 appliances, blinds. Pet friendly. www.theterraceshomes.ca

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3 & SUN 1-4

JACKSON RIDGE FINISHED BASEMENT Show home at 10048 247th Street, MR

Starting at $609,900 New – 4 spacious bedrooms & 3 bathrooms upstairs + 2 bedrooms & bathroom in the basement. Daylight basement with separate entrance & wet bar. Features granite counter tops, maple kitchen, gas fireplace in the family rm. French doors to covered deck, Includes blinds, 5 appliances, fully landscaped & fenced rear yard.

Johnny Pacheco, Ron Antalek, Cory Lunsted†, Louise Antalek†, & Rob Johnson

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-351-3261 ronantalek.com Each office independently owned and operated

*Based on total transactions Remax Western Canada Team 2012 † Licensed Assistant

24 NEW PARKGATE APARTMENTS Starting at $209,900 $5,000 OFF PRICE - LIMITED TIME OFFER 2460 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam A new high level of quality with deluxe kitchen, quartz countertops, 7 appliances. Features 2 bdrm + den, 1 bdrm + den, & 1 bdrm units with one included U/G parking. Features elevator, large sundecks, penthouse huge rooftop deck, fireplace, blinds. Located near transit, parks, shopping, river side walk and more!

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

INLAW SUITE & AIR CONDITIONING

24937 - 108B Avenue, Maple Ridge

Reduced To $737,500 "Baker Ridge" custom built deluxe 2 storey. Great room with floor to ceiling rock faced fireplace, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Kitchen island & walk-in pantry, maple cabinets & granite counter tops, breakfast bar on island & nook, built in gas cook top, wall oven, wine fridge. Vaulted master bedroom ceiling & walk-in closet.

TRIPLE CAR GARAGE VIEW 24732 - 104th Avenue, Maple Ridge

$719,900 "Thornhill Heights " 2 storey home + fully finished daylight walkout basement with 1 bdrm inlaw suite. 4 bedrooms upstairs. Cathedral ceiling in Great rm with maple built-in entertainment unit with a gas fireplace. Air conditioning.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3

NEW HOME WITH AMAZING VIEW $769,900 13613 McKercher Drive, Maple Ridge “Formosa Plateau” Custom built deluxe 2 storey + fully finished daylight bsmt with amazing Golden Ears Mtns & Coast Mtns + Valley View. Features hardy plank siding, 2 decks, 6 bdrms, 5 baths. Features master sundeck with view, walk-in closet, ensuite soaker tub & shower, dble sinks, crown moulding, metal spindle staircase, hardwood floors, granite counters in kitchen.

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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ACT NOW FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF MOVE-IN READY HOMES

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews. com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. June 19 • Conversations with Nature: The ACT Arts Centre and Theatre (11944 Haney Pl.) Award-winning photographer Janet Dwyer is intrigued with the notion of how plants and animals can be metaphors for people’s emotions and interactions. Using cuttingedge scanning techniques, Dwyer renders her subjects in still life assemblages that are often surprisingly surreal, despite the simplicity of their composition. Please visit www.theactmapleridge.org/ gallery or call 604-476-4240 for more information June 22 • Garden Volunteer Information Meeting from 2:30-4 p.m. at Maple Ridge Seniors Centre (12150 224th St.) The Intergenerational Garden continues to grow and is looking for more volunteers to help with summer watering and weeding of the school garden beds. The students will return in the fall to work with their teachers and volunteers to harvest more of their produce. The Seniors Network encourages those over 55 to apply, but all are welcome. Please contact Sue for more information. This is your opportunity to make a difference! Come grow with us! • Alpha for Seniors: From 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Ridge Meadows Senior Centre (12150 224th St.). A 10-week introduction to Christianity. This is a low key, fun way to ask the most difficult questions including “Is there more to life than this?” Starts at 10 a.m. with tea and coffee, watch a short video and then discuss the video in groups. No pressure, no bad questions. Soup and a bun follow, finish at 12:15 p.m. No cost to attend. If you miss the first few weeks that’s OK. You can still come. June 23 • Lobby Nights at The ACT: Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker from 7-9 p.m. at The ACT Arts Centre and Theatre Bring your instruments, voice or even just your ears as no experience is necessary and

only the love of music is required. Please visit www. theactmapleridge.org or call 604-476-2787. June 24 • Kanaka Open Mic from 5-7:30 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Coffee (101-24155 102nd Ave.) Kanaka Open mic is an evening of live music, open for musicians to come and sign up to play a couple of songs and also for an open audience. Poets welcome too. All genres of music welcome. June 25 • “The Secret” Book Study from 7:30–8:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library, 2nd Floor, (22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.), for a study and discussion of the book The Secret. June 26 • Creating Cooperative Community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Peace Park. Are you interested in community development? Do you have a gift and contribution to make towards building a caring and cooperative city? Come join us at this celebration and meet other like community developers like you! Volunteers aim to take up a significant collection of food for the Salvation Army’s Caring Place, all while having a good time. Group will be performing a flash mob, offering children’s activities, community information tables, hot dogs, snacks and drinks. • Latin Friday Nights: Latin Flavours, Maple Ridge from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. at Latin Flavours Fitness, Garibaldi Place, Admission: General $10, students with ID $8. Spicy dance party featuring all night dancing with real Latin music including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha, Cumbia and more. Lessons from 8-9 p.m. No partner / no experience needed. Music and entertainment hosted by Hot Salsa Dance Zone. June 27 • Drawing Workshop with Lisa Lake, 10 a.m. Maple Ridge Art Gallery (11944 Haney Pl.) This drawing workshop will use the captivating imagery of Janet Dwyer to develop expressive mark making and gesture line. Artist Lisa Lake will lead participants through a series of exercises around the gallery to experience Dwyer’s large scale, high resolution prints while also exploring real objects. Varieties of drawing media will be used across generous sheets of paper, resulting in a refreshing experience that reflects the sensitivity and joy inherent in

Dwyer’s work. Ongoing • Golden Seniors Wellness Clinic: For ages 55-plus every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ridge Meadows Seniors Society (12150 –224th St.). For information contact 604-467-4993. • Golden Seniors Wellness Clinic: For ages 55-plus every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, (12150-224th St.) For information contact 604-467-4993. • Volunteer wanted: Be a mentor for newcomers

who are new to Canada. Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person. Time commitment: two to three hours once a week for three months. Contact ISS of B.C. (Maple Ridge) at 778-284-7026, ext. 1582 or smentoring.mr@issbc.org. • Maple Ridge Chess Club: Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library (22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.). Everyone Welcome. Contact cbdickson@ telus.net. • Are you looking to

improve your Speaking and Leadership skills? Come and check out the Ridge Meadows Community Christian Toastmasters Club every Tuesday at the Haney Presbyterian Church in Maple Ridge from 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Please contact Julie at 604-462-1467. • Learn to lead the way with Toastmasters! The group meets every Thursday evening at Pitt Meadows City Hall (12007 Harris Rd.) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more details call Andrew Thompson at 604-460-0339. Visit us on our website: blueheron. toastmastersclubs.org/ and/

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• Attention all senior single men and women who would like to socialize and get together, please call Doris for more information at 604-465-4412.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in Pitt Meadows. New members are always welcome. The group meets at 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Rd. For more information, please call Rena at 604-4601398 or Eloise at 604-4657316.

• Are you Gay, Bi-sexual or just not sure? Hominum Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. They meet on the last Friday of every month. For information and meeting location, call Art

• Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday at the St. Andrew’s Church from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, back entrance.

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Playoff action Jets forward Mitchell Kinley tries to wrap up Warriors’ captain Jacob Jennings in the first period of the Ridge Meadows Minor Ball Hockey League pee wee playoff game at Planet Ice on Tuesday. The Warriors won the game 3-1.

Hammond Jerks improve to 8-1 The Maple Ridge Jerks of Hammond sit atop the Lower Mainland Baseball Association’s 18-plus age division with a record of 8-1. They took their division leading record to Burnaby on Friday night looking to defeat the winless Brewers, but the hosts gave the Jerks all they could handle. The Jerks were uncharacteristically quiet offensively in the first four innings, only managing two hits one single each from Cliff Maclean and Terry Carlisle. Hammond loaded the bases in the third, but couldn’t push a run across home plate. The Jerks needed a rally to overcome the 2-0 deficit, and as they have all year, came back in the fifth inning and tied the game 2-2 after Burnaby had some crucial throwing errors. A costly Jerks error in the botttom of the fifth, put the Jerks behind again, but they had an offensive explosion in the sixth. Burnaby fielders continued to boot the ball, and

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the Jerks kept putting it in play. When the dust cleared, Hammond had put up six more runs. They were led by two hits from Maclean, three from Carlisle and two from Jeff Schmidt. Schmidt (2-0, 1.88 ERA) needed to provide the Jerks with a quality outing, since they were short on pitching that night. He ended up tossing his longest outing of the season. He struggled in the first inning, allowing two runs, but was lights out the rest of his start, striking out five Burnaby hitters over five quality innings. Rob Gauthier (2-1, 2.33 ERA) came on in relief for the final four frames, and had to battle during his appearance to lock down his second win of the campaign. He had four strikeouts, and only allowed two earned runs. They are back home to battle a tough cross-division foe for only the second time this season, the Delta Dodgers (6-2-1), on Sunday, June 21st at Larry Walker field. The first pitch goes at noon.

Maple Ridge’s favourite slugger, Tyler O’Neill, has been selected to play for Team Canada in the 2015 Pan Am Games this summer. He will join former major leaguers Jeff Francis and Shawn Hill in defence of the Pan Am hardball championshipm which Canada won in 2011. And another of Maple Ridge’s favourite sons will be part of the team – former Montreal Expos star Larry Walker will be coaching. O’Neill, who turns 20 on Monday, is making a name for himself as a power hitting outfield prospect in the Seattle Mariners organization. The third-round draft choice has hammered 14 home runs in 56 games for the Bakersfield Blaze of the Single A California League, while hitting .243. He’s striking out a lot, but the power numbers for his age being recognized. He’s tied for third in home runs in the league – 16 is tops. “It’s not really that I try to hit home runs,” O’Neill told a Mi-

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Mary Hill Eastbound Tunnel Weekend Closures Motorists are advised the Mary Hill eastbound tunnel in Coquitlam will be closed to all traffic on the following weekends: Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to Monday, June 22 at 5 a.m. and Friday, July 3 from 9 p.m. to Monday, July 6 at 5 a.m. Drivers on Highway 1 eastbound and Lougheed Highway eastbound should use these detour routes to access the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B): t 7JB -FFEFS 4USFFU - turn left onto United Boulevard eastbound and then turn right onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound (Highway 7B). t 7JB -PVHIFFE )JHIXBZ &BTUCPVOE - turn right onto United Boulevard southbound and then turn left onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound (Highway 7B). Alternatively, continue along Lougheed Highway eastbound (Highway 7) through Port Coquitlam.

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Nathan McKeigan (right) from Maple Ridge was at the field lacrosse B.C. Showcase in Victoria, with college scouts on hand. The province’s top field lacrosse prospects aged 16 to 18 were seen by about 25 NCAA recruiters. Other local players included Gavin Bruce, Dylan McCormack, Nathan Faccin, Connor Evers, Dylan McIntosh, Anthony Kalinich and Mateo Le Vin.

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Burrards lose in overtime The Maple Ridge Burrards lost a turtle derby 5-4 in overtime at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena on Tuesday night. Scott Jones scored the overtime winner for the Lakers three minutes into OT.. Tom Johnson had two goals and an assist for the Burrards, Dan Taylor and Riley Loewen both scored

and Jarrett Davis had two assists. The Burrards were outshot 58-49 in the game. With the loss, the Burrards drop to 2-5 on the season, and join Langley and Nanaimo at the bottom of the WLA. • Their next home game will be Sunday, 6:45 p.m. at Planet Ice, when they host the Victoria Shamrocks.

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n the running world, there are many different training routines for many different purposes. Some are geared to improve your endurance, speed, technique and so on. One of the best, but least enjoyed, is hill running. Most competitive road and trail runners know about hill training. Athletes in team sports don’t always make use of it – but many should. If your position requires speed and power, you should definitely consider adding hills to your training. Sports such as soccer, lacrosse and rugby can all benefit from hill training, but it’s not just for running sports. Hockey players, for instance can benefit quite a bit, even though the pattern of muscle firing is a little different in skating compared to running. Hill running can do many things for the athlete. The first and most obvious benefit is that you will help build leg strength. Running uphill effectively increases the load on your legs more than on flat terrain. Sports that require explosive leg strength and power will benefit from hills. And although weight training is great for running and skating sports, hill running will also do this while performing an actual

running stride. So the motor firing patterns will be reinforced with extra load. This is an excellent functional type of training. Another benefit is that hills help improve your technique, and does so in a number of different ways. The biggest and most important change is that it helps improve speed by moving the centre of mass slightly forward over your toes. When you run uphill your body is vertical but the angle of the incline creates an artificial simulated forward lean. Once you get back on flat ground you naturally lean forward over your toes, which is a more speed/sprint posture. Hills also force the lifting up of your ankles (called dorsiflexion of the foot), lifting of the knees (hip flexion) and pumping of the arms, all essential in generating speed. During flat running or skating, the athlete doesn’t naturally perform these movements. The other benefit of running uphill is that you then have to get downhill again. Running downhill provides a strengthening effect for the legs because you are absorbing the force of gravity pulling your body weight downhill. This kind of activity in weight training is called ‘eccentric’ muscle contraction (called ‘negatives’ in

the gym). repetitions per session, The typical frequency but the demands of for hill training is once each sport determines a week during the routine. in-season You need to or for those incorporate unfamiliar sufficient rest with this type periods of 1-3 of training and minutes betwice a week tween repetifor pre-season tions in order and experito give a full enced athletes. effort running The usual inup the hill on terval periods Kinected each subseare 10-30 sec- Kerry Senchyna quent rep. ond intervals Running up but it depends on the or downhill has risks demands of your sport. associated with it. It is For instance, a striker a higher intensity trainin soccer may need a ing that should only maximum of an eight be attempted by those second sprint in a game with at least modersituation, so training ate to higher levels of longer than that would fitness and is not for not be necessary. A beginners. hockey player may Ideally, it should be want to train for a typi- supervised by a coach cal 30 second shift on familiar with this type the ice, and so the goal of training. will be to increase the duration to 30 seconds. – Kerry Senchyna is You would normally the founder, owner and start with two to four president of West Coast repetitions each session Kinesiology since 1992 if you are new to hills, and is a provincially and progress to 8-10 registered kinesiologist.

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BRANDOLINI, Gordon Allan July 24, 1942 - June 9, 2015 Surrounded by the people he loved, Gord passed away peacefully at the Mazankowski Heart Institute on June 9th at the age of 72. He was a loving

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Our beloved mother & grandmother Mary Anne Lowton (nee Fraser) has passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia at the age of 87 on Monday June 8th at 12pm. She is survived by her sister Betty, daughter Ruth, Granddaughters Elizabeth and Amanda and great granddaughter Shyla. She spent her last few years at Holyrood manor and lived most of her life in Maple Ridge. She was born in Calgary, Alberta but quickly moved with her family to Vancouver BC. She saw most of BC through her employment, cooking on CN trains. She loved history, elephants, the royal family, birds and cooking/baking. You could also find her sitting at her table listening to the three tenors while she completed her crosswords. She was deeply invested in the Army and Navy club for over half of her life. She is remembered for the big events that she hosted and all of the amazing food that she provided. She was also a member of the legion where she had many good friends. There will be a celebration of life on the 28th of June from 1pm to 3pm at the Army and Navy club all are welcome to celebrate the life of this beloved lady.

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Golden Eagle Group is looking for a general farm worker specialized in agricultural machinery to support blueberry and cranberry operations in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Work will commence as soon as possible; The successful candidate will be required to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment and perform general farm duties, such as fertilize, irrigate and cultivate plants. Experience with assembling, fixing and operating machinery is an asset. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Previous farm experience and mechanical knowledge required. Pay is $10.49/hr.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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HIGH VOLTAGE ADVERTISING

MAPLE RIDGE AREA

MUST BE MATURE

Call before 7pm 604-463-5054 CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention: Enrico Peraga

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.49/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early June /15 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS

Line Cooks

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900

(F/T & P/T) The Pantry in Maple Ridge is now accepting applications for the above opportunities.

Fill your company’s vacant positions faster than a speeding bullet. bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

WE OFFER:

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◆ Competitive Wage Based on Experience. ◆ Flexible Hours ◆ On the Job Training ◆ Friendly Team Environment ◆ Uniforms Provided ◆ Meals & Benefits Package

NURSERY WORKERS BHULLAR NURSERY Ltd. in Maple Ridge is looking for F/T Nursery Workers (2). Wage $10.50/hr. Duties: Prepare soil, plant seeds, harvesting, fertilizing, spraying, irrigating, clean work areas. Contact: 25292 130th Ave. Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C9. Email resume to:

Up to 1,000,000 readers will be looking for a new home... and your home could be it! Advertise your home in our Real Estate section in the 600’s. Contact one of our knowledgeable classified representatives at 604-575-5555

bhullarm@telus.net or Fax: 604-462-0672

Apply in person at: 21707 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge, B.C. (Quality Inn) No phone calls please!

P/T Packager

HELP WANTED

Of Spices & Herbs - repetitive filling and sealing of spices and herbs, light lifting may be req’d. Suitable for someone who enjoys working with their hands and has attention to details. This is a fast paced environment. $10.25/hr. Fax resume to: 604-465-4372 www.natureschoice.ca

Blueberry Pickers NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

For very good crop, come in person and see it at:

14689 Harris Road Pitt Meadows

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SMALL TREES FOR SALE Phone 604-465-3395

PASTA Cook / Sauce Prep Person F/T. Required for POCO Pasta mfg company. Fax resume to: 604-944-6304 or Email: terry@oldcountrypasta.com

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

17 Newspapers - One Call

604-575-5555 Open Early > Open Late Mon. to Fri. 9-9pm & Sat. 9-3pm

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EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Trafﬁc_King@shaw.ca

Work for an established software development company without the downtown commute

WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 FROM 4:30PM – 8:00PM 20486-64TH AVENUE, SUITE 200, LANGLEY

“Our people truly are the essence of TMW Systems” With over 800 employees around the world, TMW Systems, 35 years in business, is very «À Õ` v Ì i V Ì Õ ÕÃ }À ÜÌ > ` i « Þii ÀiÌi Ì Ì >Ì ÀiyiVÌÃ > V «> Þ doing so many things right!

Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Database Administrator/Developer QA Analysts Software Developers Crystal Reports Developers Implementation/Training Specialist

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HELP WANTED

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MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

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CAREER FAIR

CURRENT OPENINGS:

.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

Forming & Framing Crews Morningstar Homes Ltd. has immediate & long term opportunities available, for qualified single family foundation forming and framing crews in Maple Ridge, Port Moody and Burke Mountain, Coquitlam.

For more information Please call Ed or Ali at: (604) 521-0038 careers@mstarhomes.com

FROM DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT AT TMW SYSTEMS WE OFFER:

Haney Builders Supplies

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Forklift Drivers/ Yard Help Inside Sales

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Medical Dental Office Administration Medical Dental Office Management Diploma Upgrade your Business Certificate with a Medical Dental Office Administration Specialty Certificate Small class sizes, hands-on approach to learning Many students get jobs from their practicum placements

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING

Funding may be available.

.25 RATE (2014)

Your Career Starts Here

Email your resume to:

alex@haneybuilders.com or drop off your resume in person

INSIDE WORKERS Part/Time

DCC Campus located inside Retirement Concepts

required Monday-Friday for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coq. $11.45/hr Apply in person btw 9 & 11am

Call now to receive a free information package

604-463-1174

#205 - 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam PRODUCE CLERK. Secondary grad req’d. Full availability. Resume in person: Bruce’s Country Market, 23963 Lougheed Hwy M.Ridge

Just laid off? WE HAVE RETRAINING OPTIONS. You will qualify for a $1500 bursary .

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30 Days Online Exposure. Just one of the reasons to call LocalWorkBC.ca for all your job recruitment needs.

1-855-678-7833

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES

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Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

CONCRETE & PLACING

• Carpenters • Labourers Carpenters Required F/T for CWL careers@cwlcontracting.com

Contracting, Abby. Please e-mail:

Driver / Warehouse Worker “We Are Growing Again” We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude with willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start Monday-Friday. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the beneﬁts are excellent. If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume & abstract: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

CLEANING SERVICES

SHANTI PSYCHIC

mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com 604-467-1118

★ STUDIO ★

Palm, Tarot & Psychic Energy. Tells Past, Present & Future 35 yrs exp. Guaranteed Results

★ 604-217-5205 ★

Class 109 Career Opportunities! Why not make your dream a reality?

HELP WANTED

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic. Sales & Service

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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

✓ 317

7 Days / Week

$59.00 Per Ton

604-465-1311

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(604)465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

HELP WANTED .ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566

Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

G & T Landscaping

A LICENSED/HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER / Furnace man with 35 yrs exp, ref’s, insured, reas rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956

Strata, Commercial & Residential Services Weekly / Bi-Weekly Rates

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

• Lawn Cut • Weed Eating • Garden Bed Maintenance • Hedge Trimming • Aerating • Fertilizing • More

Available routes in Maple Ridge

* WCB *Insured *Licensed

778-387-7291 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Spring Cleaning Special

604. 862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

$45/Hr

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HOME REPAIRS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-537-4140

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803

300

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

PETS

LANDSCAPING

477

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

VECTOR RENO’S

NO Wood byproducts used

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

$25 Off with this Ad

Jerry, 604-500-2163

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured

Smart Cleaning

Accountable Rooﬁng - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937

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TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

Call Ian 604-724-6373

.Brothers Moving 604-720-0931

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

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

604 - 720 - 2009

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

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

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

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

PLUMBING

#1 IN SERVICE & RATES. H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

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

Top Line Projects Ltd.

brian@mapleridgenews.com

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Meadows Landscape Supply

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

Since 1985 604-808-0212

Circulation

MISC SERVICES

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

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

604.476.2740

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

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

GARDENING

Residential & Commercial

Available routes in Pitt Meadows

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com

BEST CLEANERS

41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B 41011009 - 117 A Ave, Bonson Rd, Hammond Rd, Wildwood Cres.N. 41011033 - Callaghan Close, Carter Close, Hoffmann Way, Sutton Ave, Thorburn Way.

TREE SERVICES

EAGLE TILE

Call 604-897-5850

AROUND GUARANTEED!

40000039 - 113A Ave, 114 Ave, 114A Ave, 233A St, 234A St, Cottonwood Dr. 40000054 - 100B Ave, 101 Ave, 101A Ave, 102 Ave, 243 St, 243 St. 40000076 - 106B Ave, 248 St, 248A St, 249 St, Jackson Rd, Robertson St. 40210211 - 125B Ave, 126B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40310315 - 117 Ave, 207 St, 209 St, Graves St, River Rd, Steeves St, Stoney Ave. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40400437 - 136 Ave, 136A Ave, 137 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 228B St, 229A St, Blake Loop. 40400442 - 138B Ave, 232 St, Silver Valley Rd 40400444 - 235 St, Larch Ave.

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

Repairs. One Call Does it All! Free Estimates. Call; 778-839-5458

ASPHALT GRINDINGS WHOLESALE GRAVEL

MAIDS R’ US

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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Established 1994

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TOPSOIL

• • •

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

ELECTRICAL

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DREAMING of a new career? Look in bcclassified.com’s

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Detailed House Cleaning * We do Move-outs * Chemical Free

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

SPRING SPECIAL!

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Pay-Less Pro Painting

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

604 575 5555

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Prompt Delivery Available

PERSONAL SERVICES

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

Tree Topping, Tree Removal, Pruning, Fruit Trees, Hedges, Lawn Cutting & Clean-ups, Garden Maintenance, Stump Grinding.

604.465.2944

7 DAY DELIVERY

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**Don’t be Stumped**

DRYWALL

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

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

Den’s GarDENing Services & Trees

Honey Do Fit It - Small Home

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

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

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

260

2 coats any colour

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

Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

HERFORT CONCRETE

257

Running this ad for 10yrs

Fencing & Allan Block

FREE ESTIMATES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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www.paintspecial.com

Lawn Care

DESIGN

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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

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Gardening

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

LANDSCAPING

Local lady has immediate openings. Hardworking, reliable, efficient. References avail. (778)231-0709

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-465-3189

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

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

PETS

BELGIUM MALINOI dogs from very strong working line a 6/mo old & a 4/year old. Imported from Holland. $1500/each. Call 604-710-3884.

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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GARAGE SALES

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BLOOMERS

HUGE GARAGE SALE

12776 - 256 St.

Tools, Antiques & much more.

Maple Ridge

Baskets starting at $10. We also do custom made baskets using your own containers. Basket Stuffers and all 2.5`` Vegetable Plants are buy one get one 50% off. Fresh Eggs.

CARRIAGE LANE Annual Garage Sale Saturday, June 20th, 9am-3pm

11358 Cottonwood Dr

Too Much too List!!

(behind house in alley)

551

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Townhouse Complex MULTI FAMILY SALE

Saturday June 20th, 9am-2pm

551

GARAGE SALES

551

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

GARAGE SALES

PITT MEADOWS

Townhouse Complex Garage Sale

Saturday, June 20th, 9am - 3pm. 12212 Creston St. Maple Ridge

(behind Kanaka Elementary)

11737 - 236th St.

551

MOVING SALE

Maple Ridge *VILLAGE at KANAKA* *Townhouse Complex* 11160 - 234A Street GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 20th 9:00am-1:00pm

GARAGE SALES

SATURDAY June 20th, 9am-2pm

Futon, large computer desk, Halloween decor, garden furniture and much more! Rain or Shine

19160 119th Ave. Please park on street

Maple Ridge: 23197 - 117 Ave. Sat. June 20th, 9am - 3pm Furniture, Tools, Household & more MOVING Sale Saturday June 20 9:00am to 3:00pm. Furniture, Appliances, Toys, and lots more!! 19425 Thorburn Way, Pitt Meadows

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

22023 Selkirk Ave

visit www.bcfarmfresh

Cash & Credit accepted

551

June 20 & 21 8 am - 4 pm

Open Fridays 1pm - 9pm Saturdays 10am - 6pm

477

GARAGE SALES

548

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 741

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

#1 Cash Buyer

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

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

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Want your event or services to be a success?

~ Since 1987 ~

FOR ADOPTION A beautiful, loveable, active 8 yr old Border Collie/Blue Heeler spayed female dog, 55 lb, to family with older children (10 up), couple or single person. Details call 604-319-0372 MANX (Bobtail) Kittens, born March 25, 2 males , charcoal grey with stripes, $75, Mission, 604-820-4827 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

604-575-5555

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

2.01 ACRES

* ALR Zoning * Ready to Build * City Water * No Agents Engineered Septic Field Approv. 12692 - 248th. St. Maple Ridge

604-467-4900 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

563

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

BY OWNER

Single Items to Entire Households

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups pups, ready to go now. $800. call (604)794-7347

FOR SALE

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

MISC. WANTED RENTALS

Have Unwanted Firearms?

706 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

45+ Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE

Central Coquitlam Co-op Seniors Only Building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

ONLY

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Maple Ridge, 2 bdrm clean G/L, 1089 sf. New paint, 5 appls N/S No pets. Nr transit/amen. $975mo incl heat. Avail now. 604-476-9529 MAPLE RIDGE, Cottonwood area. 1 Bdrm ground level bsmt. Bright & spacious. $750/mo incl all utils & laundry. NP/NS/ND. 604-477-7741

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

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

1997 CHEV 1500 P/U with Fibermold canopy, V6, auto. 282,000 kms. $2,000. Call 604-240-3338.

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

Call 604-467-3944

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

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Avail July 1 $810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo

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

604-463-3000

MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm +den, 1400 sf, W/D. New bath/carpet. NP/NS. $950 inc. utils & cbl 604-505-8181.

Haney Motor Hotel

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

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

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

WANTED

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

Advertising Sales Consultant The Now Newspaper has an opening for an experienced advertising consultant. By joining The Now’s award winning community print and online newspaper, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing an existing account list while bringing on new clients. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Now Newspaper is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 30 to:

Dal Hothi The Now Newspaper #201- 7889 - 132nd St., Surrey, BC V3W 4N2 Or email to dal.hothi@thenownewspaper.com

www.blackpress.ca

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