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Dozens of needles found at once Residents are the ones cleaning them up By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

The week was only a day old and already Jesse Stretch had made a significant haul. Stretch has taken it upon himself to pick up used drug needles from around Maple Ridge, and armed with gloves, steel-toed boots and a grabbing tool, he makes regular patrols of parks and streets. But in a few minutes on a Monday, Stretch was rewarded by being able to remove several dozen needles at a time. Someone had dumped a pile of garbage and used needles and their wrappers behind a row of stores along Lougheed Highway at 216th Street. See Needles, 10

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Council has asked B.C. Housing to stop funding the Salvation Army shelter.

Maple Ridge council has asked B.C. Housing to end its shelter contract with the Salvation Army’s Caring Place. “Council has advised the Salvation Army of our decision and expressed heartfelt thanks for their years of service to our com-

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Sebastien Wakeling and his mother Ali, both event volunteers, get ready for the 35th annual Terry Fox Run slated for Sunday, Sept. 20 at its new location, Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows.

A new start for 35th Terry Fox Run Event will begin and end at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

he Terry Fox Run will have a new route in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows this year. The 35th annual event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 20. Instead of starting in Hammond, the run will begin and end in Pitt Meadows, at Spirit Square park on Harris Road. Those on the five-kilometre route will be running along Harris to Hammond Road, into Maple Ridge, then back again. As for the 10-kilometre route, it will venture to Hammond community centre, then back to Spirit Square, so runners don’t

have to make the same loop twice. “I’m hoping this starting location is a little more visible as well,” said Ali Wakeling, who’s organizing the run. “To see all these people, we hope it will draw more attention to the run rather than having it hidden in the back.” Usually, at least 200 people show up, depending on the weather. “We’re hoping for 500. We’ve had 500 in the past.” Maybe the new route will draw more people to sign up for the Terry Fox Run. Fox, a Port Coquitlam resident, started his Marathon of Hope run across Canada in 1980, but had to abandon his run halfway across because cancer had returned. Wakeling said local runner Eric Muller helped design the course. Getting the OK from the authorities for the new route, though, took a lot of work, she added.

“I hope this is going to be a great success.” Wakeling is organizing the run this year, taking over from Betty Levens, who’s organized the event for 15 years. Ali’s husband, Sandy Wakeling, was another major organizer of the event until his own death from cancer in 2013. Ali said it should be possible to organize the run so it encompasses both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, given that Terry Fox ran through dozens of communities during his marathon. The run usually raises about $20,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. About 84 cents of every dollar raised goes to cancer research. People can register online or just show up on run day at 8:30 a.m. to register for the run, which starts at 10 a.m. Walkers, cyclists, strollers and dogs on leash can all

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The recent arrest of a 20-year-old man and the seizure of 55 packages of individual drug packages, the second such bust within weeks, is just part of the Ridge Meadows RCMP’s anti-drug efforts. Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said all members can and do make drug arrests. The most recent, of the man on Brown Avenue on Aug. 18, was made by a sergeant on general duty patrol. But traffic cops and any other officers can make arrests. Usually, though, when it comes to targeting organized drug crime, the street enforcement unit is the lead team, said Dunlop. The arrest was also the second recently made during which packages of drugs, individually wrapped and ready for sale and delivery, were seized. In the latest, police found

55 individual baggies of suspected drugs, including fentanyl, as well as heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine and cash. It’s not known if the fentanyl was mixed with other drugs or being sold by itself. On Aug. 7, police stopped a pickup truck on 203rd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and seized 11 individual packages of cocaine, as well as small amounts of crack cocaine, heroin and several green pills, which they suspect to be fentanyl. Dunlop said while there’s been no ramping up in drug arrests or investigations, police are trying tell the public more when they do make larger drug seizures. That’s now an easier task thanks to social media, such as Facebook or Twitter. Nor is there an increase in drug activity in downtown Maple Ridge. She added that responding to calls about suspicious people or vehicles is

their most common type of complaint. “We always ensure we are on the lookout for outstanding arrest warrants, stolen property, drugs or any other criminal offence,” Dunlop said. All types of illegal drugs are being targeted. “However, the impact of fentanyl is of particular concern due to the information from Fraser Health citing the potency of the drug.”

The impact of fentanyl is of particular concern due to the information from Fraser Health. “Police all around the region are working together to see if we can stop or slow down the synthetic drug distribution groups.” Last week, both agencies issued a warning about the drug.

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The city will announce the location of that shelter soon. “We can’t get it up fast enough for the residents on Cliff Avenue. We’re working to the point where we open the shelter and disperse the camp.” She hopes an injunction isn’t needed. Then the city will focus on Read getting a “purpose built” shelter operated by another agency. “If we’re going to have a shelter in this community, it should be the interface to get people into the services they need.” Read said even though council is asking B.C. Housing to no longer fund the shelter, she’d like the entire Salvation Army building, with all its other services, such as its daily meal program, to move. The Caring Place also offers a drop-in program, three days a week, providing laundry and showers. It’s going to take a while, however, if B.C. Housing agrees to the request. Its agreement with the Salvation Army expires in March 2017. However, the Salvation Army could be willing to move sooner. The Army has said in the past, it’s willing to do that, but needs to find a new location. Read expects B.C. Housing to respond. “I don’t think they’re going to ignore us, I don’t.” Already, 28 people have been found housing since the Cliff Avenue camp formed in the spring. And when it first formed, three-quarters of the population was female. “That’s completely shifted,” Read said. “There’s a different element in there right now. I don’t think everybody in that camp right now is homeless.” She said the camp has required “significant municipal resources and has caused immeasurable strain for Cliff Avenue’s businesses and residents.” Council has also asked B.C. Housing to review its service agreement with the Alouette Home Start Society, in relation to the operation of Alouette Heights, and to amend the agreement to better meet the needs of the community. Those needs would be identified by Maple Ridge council. “Council is committed to working with B.C. Housing to identify new infrastructure and services to support our goals as a city,” Read said. Coun. Tyler Shymkiw said by e-mail, that he supports the mayor. “This move only further demonstrates her leadership and her willingness to start the difficult conversations that are sometimes needed to solve hard problems.”

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Losing faith We can hear the cheers. The city has asked B.C. Housing to stop funding the Salvation Army homeless shelter in Maple Ridge. You could see the move coming, as the city pushed those living on the street to a camp on Cliff Avenue, adjacent to the Salvation Army Caring Place, and allowed them to stay there. The cumulation of homeless people at the camp and all the associated problems, from thefts to drug overdoses to fights – a woman had the tip of her finger bitten off – served as evidence the Salvation Army’s inability to help the people on the streets. Creating the camp was a calculated move by the city, borne out of more than a decade of the Sally Ann in downtown Maple Ridge, without any real improvement and to the detriement of the surrounding neighbourhood. No one questions the good work and intentions of the Caring Place, but as Mayor Nicole Read pointed out, it’s time to move forward. She wants results – ‘outcomes for dollars spent, measured by performance metrics.’ She wants accountability. Read said the community has “lost faith” in the Salvation Army, and a different shelter provider is needed. The city intends to open its own temporary shelter and will announce a location later this week. It could still be downtown. Maple Ridge also wants more control over Alouette Heights, an $8 million supportive housing project that opened on city land in 2012. It helps people with mental illness and addiction issues. The city thinks people have been staying there longer than they are supposed to. All of this fits with Mayor Read’s campaign promise to end homelessness in Maple Ridge and her new task force created to accomplish that. B.C. Housing still has to rule on the Salvation Army and Alouette Heights. And the camp on Cliff Avenue still has to be disbanded, its inhabitants to agree with conditions set by the city. No one is saying this will happen quickly. But there is come cooperation between the municipal and provincial governments. What involvement the federal government has won’t be determined until after October’s election. But for now, Mayor Read and the city have deflected criticism that dogged previous administrations – that they didn’t do anything. The Salvation Army didn’t create the homeless problem in Maple Ridge. It’s just not equipped to deal with the myriad factors that cause it. – The News

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Is B.C. really burning? Not exactly

n a recent drive through the B.C. Interior, I passed through McLure and Barriere, communities north of Kamloops, that were devastated by wildfire in 2003. While these communities have recovB.C. Views ered, blackened tree trunks are still visible Tom Fletcher where fires burned for 75 days and forced the evacuation of 3,800 people. With the early start to this year’s fire season, the media attention and effects of an unusual spring drought, you might think that B.C. is on pace to match that terrible summer. You would be wrong. As of last week, area burned and money spent by the B.C. Wildfire Service had only just exceeded the totals for mid-August during last summer’s fire season, which were high, but not remarkable. The number of individual fires is higher this year, but that’s mostly a result of lightning storm patterns. Spending has topped $200 million, as it did last year at this time before finishing just below $300 million. The 2003 total was above $400 million, and the 2009 season was slightly below that. Forests Minister Steve Thomson cautions that there are still many weeks to go and hot, dry conditions are expected for much of that. Once the damage is

done for the year, the ministry reviews the impact on forests and begins assessment of which areas should be replanted and which should be left to regenerate naturally. Pine forests need fire to regenerate, and the strategy in recent years has been to allow fires to burn out naturally and contain them to protect people and property. Decades of fire suppression, based on viewing Crown forests strictly as a timber resource, helped create conditions for the beetle epidemic that has left vast quantities of dead wood to fuel more fires. The 2003 fire season set the tone for political debate on forest fire policy that has continued since then. The opposition points to recommendations from former Manitoba premier Gary Filmon that removing fuel from around communities is the best protection. This task has proven impossibly big, especially as rural community tax bases shrink, but the ideological dance continues in Victoria. The NDP campaigned in 2013 on a promise to double tree planting, and its general approach is to spend more money and hire more staff. Speaking of political dances, Premier Christy Clark has made a couple of appearances at fire sites where homes and businesses have been threatened or destroyed. (Today’s big-city media formula is to emphasize danger and promote attacks on premiers of all stripes. If they don’t visit disasters, they are callous and uncaring. If they do, they’re exploiting the situation for photo ops.)

In her first fire scene appearance this summer, Clark warned that drought and huge fires may be “the new normal” for B.C. as climate warms and shifts. This is great positioning for the government’s plan to attend the latest global climate doom festival in Paris this fall, but it’s not borne out by recent forest fire results. In terms of dollars spent and area burned, the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were all well below average. Last year and 2009 were substantially above average, but 2008 and 2013 were among the quietest years on record.

“The B.C. government’s own climate change forecast is for increasing overall precipitation, albeit with more rain and less snow.” Is drought the “new normal” too? The B.C. government’s own climate change forecast is for increasing overall precipitation, albeit with more rain and less snow. Snowpacks for southern B.C. were indeed the lowest on record this past winter, but that record only goes back 31 years. And when were high snowfall records last broken? That would be 2011. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Kelly Grey · Re: Homelessness a part of election (The News, Aug. 21). With warm winters and higher welfare rates than other provinces, B.C. attracts these types of people from all over Canada. A couple years ago, Ontario was offering people free bus tickets to B.C. It’s little wonder why there are so many homeless in Metro Vancouver.

‘Downloading’ Michael McQuillan · Re: Homelessness a part of election (The News, Aug. 21). There is no evidence to support your claims. Metro Vancouver’s high rate of homelessness is directly related to the high cost of housing. Perhaps if the federal government took responsibility for housing, which it has downloaded to the provinces, municipalities and NPOs, things would improve.

‘Warehousing’ Kelly Grey · Re: Homelessness a part of election (The News, Aug. 21). Michael McQuillan, sorry, are you saying that our winters are not warmer, that other jurisdictions have not provided homeless people with bus tickets to B.C., or that our welfare rates are among the highest in Canada? All easily verifiable with the internet. If by affordable you mean free, then, sure, build lots of free housing and for as long as it lasts they will have homes. But that doesn’t solve homelessness insomuch as you simply took the problem and warehoused it. Most of these people are unemployed and unemployable until they get treatment for their drug/alcohol/mental health issues. Until they get over that hurdle, we may as well house them in a camp somewhere out of the way, if all we are going to do is provide free housing. Not exactly the solution most are looking for.

‘Real problem’ Caroline Pattison · Re: Maple Ridge aims to push Salvation Army shelter out. I think we need to examine lacking supports for those with mental illness and addictions. A lot of these people accessing shelters and drop-in centre services suffer from debilitating mental illness. We need to address the real problem here and help these people with trained professionals in an in-patient centre.

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Editor, The News: It’s funny how the Salvation Army has nothing to say about the current tent city situation. In the past, it label itself as a pillar of the community, here to help everyone in need. It continually argued that these people are from our community. Wrong. They are not all from here, but they are now. It’s hard to watch the place you grew up in go down in flames. I’ve heard all the arguments in the paper and you so-called do-gooders say have compassion, give them a break, you don’t understand, it’s happening everywhere and a hundred more.

What about needles being found everywhere, theft, and confrontational druggies when just walking my dog? How about open your eyes do-gooders and remove the rose-coloured glasses and welcome mat. The Salvation Army came to the heart of town many years ago, of all things, right beside a rehabilitation centre. How does a patient get help when the temptations of drugs and alcohol are right outside in the bush? Is it in the right zoning, according to city bylaws. I’m sure Catalina pools, a commercial business, didn’t expect to have a bad neighbor such as the shelter in the complex.

Editor, The News: It’s ridiculous for Black Press to keep identifying Tom Fletcher as a reporter as he doesn’t report on anything. What he does do is constantly flog the dead horse of the far-right political and economic policies of

Stephen Harper. His latest article in praise of the Trans-Pacific trade pact is just another example in a long list of bad ideas he has backed for years. People would fall asleep if I tried to write a letter about why that trade deal is disastrous to the people

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Poor records Dear Editor: Re: Homelessness a part of election (The News, Aug. 21). NDP candidate Bob D’Eith says the homeless will be a top

priority with his party. In 1998, the NDP provincial government announced a $125 million, seven- year mental health plan. After two years, it had not happened. It wasn’t in their budget. The NDP supported the downsizing of Riverview hospital. Its last year in power, 808 of the Riverview beds eliminated had not been replaced. Some actually benefited from deinstutionalization, but most ended on the streets. Both political parties have poor records. Maybe it’ll be in the budget. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

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It’s the resident people of Maple Ridge who pay the price for a bad neighbor who is the drawing card for bringing in more and more homeless. How’s about the Salvation Army buy a farm and show by example how to work. How many would sign up for that? The facts are: it’s out of control. M. Isaaks Maple Ridge

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ple can rationalize all they want about why they cross the border to get things cheaper. But then they should shut up when we can`t afford better medical care, social programs, and schools. Robert T. Rock Mission

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The B.C. Conservation Service warns residents to secure food sources so not to attract bears.

Bear complaints spiking B y T i m Fi t z g e r a l d tim.fitzgerald@mapleridgenews.com

The Fraser Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scorching summer is going to have a dramatic affect on wildlife this fall, said B.C. conservation officer Todd Hunter. The hot, dry summer meant most berry crops ripened early. Blueberries came in weeks ahead of time and strawberry crops were some of the earliest in decades. With crops weeks ahead of schedule, the feeding patters of bears will be thrown off, said

Hunter. The warm weather has also meant drier creeks, and Hunter said salmon stocks are extremely low this year, compounding the problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to see a big spike in the number of complaints,â&#x20AC;? he added. For bears, now is the time they start their heavy feeding in hopes of bulking up for the winter. With much of the food that bears rely on already picked or dried out, Hunter said they are inevitably going to be looking for alternatives. He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative

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Apple trees are one of the main targets once traditional sources dry up. He said people should pick their trees clean and clean up any that may be lying on the ground. He also suggested getting rid of fruit trees if they are not being harvested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not using them, lose them.â&#x20AC;? The depleted food sources could result in greater numbers of bears making their way into the city. People living near green belts should be especially vigilant, added Hunter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suspect we are going to see even more confrontations come September.â&#x20AC;?

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The elusive concrete swan has come home. The heavy ornament that was perched on a rock in the South Alouette River outside Anna Bailey’s house was removed last week. But it didn’t go far. A jogger found it down river a bit. That’s when Ridge Meadows RCMP and Maple Ridge Fire Department stepped in. Firefighters and police loaded the swan into a van and drove it back to Bailey’s house, where it sits, its fate uncertain. “Imagine all these people getting involved. It is very nice,” Bailey said. Bailey might paint the swan now. And maybe

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“They’re all used,” said Stretch. “This s--is everywhere. It never ceases to amaze me where we find this.” One of the members of the group took the garbage away, while Stretch took the needles, about 60 of them, which he planned to deliver to the Purpose Society, which picks up needles weekly in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The society has given him several sharps boxes so he can storm them safely. Stretch has been doing the chore for about two months and said the number of needles he finds in a day varies. “Some days I may only find one, but two days later I will find seven or so at the same location.” The problem moves around from place to

place, and the most recent dump included an old mattress. What worries him is that the number of protective caps and wrappers far exceeded the number of needles. “So those needles are out there somewhere,” he said. “I just hope that the city or the Purpose Society has recovered them or they are at least somewhere where they can’t harm the general public.” Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read has said she supports the province’s harm-reduction programs that provides clean needles to cut the spread of disease. But residents shouldn’t have to go around picking up used needles. “We need better support in the clean up.”

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with one male subsequently being released, and the other in critical condition after surgery.” Dunlop said the initial investigation has revealed that there appears to have been an argument between two males and the suspect, a Caucasian male in his early 30s with a medium build. “In addition to witness accounts of what occurred, video surveillance may also play a role in advancing investigations that occur in very public locations. Our investigators are diligently following up on all available leads to solve this crime as soon as possible. ” • Anyone with information is asked to contact Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251.

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on Waite has spent the past 45 years immersed in photography. From his early career as a identification specialist with the RCMP to his most years of restoring historical photos, Waite has been sifting through a rich history of one of B.C.’s most sought after treasures – gold. Now the Maple Ridge author is set to release his latest book, British Columbia and Yukon Gold Hunters, a History in Photographs. The 260-page hardcover will be available at Black Bond Books by mid-September and encompasses the photographs that spell out the great lengths miners took to get the precious metal out of the ground. For Waite, the book is a passion that was well worth the more than four decades of work. “It was definitely a labour of love,” he said. “It’s not just finding photographs, but finding the appropriate pictures and then gleaning the information as to why the photographer took that particular picture in the first place. They obviously wanted to tell a story.” Waite first got the idea to share these stories after he was initiated to life in B.C. in the late 1960s. Raised on a dairy farm in Renfrew, Ont., he left home at the age of 19 to join the RCMP. Initially stationed in Burnaby, New Westminster, and Maple Ridge in 1967, Waite took an initial interest in photography. His new-found hobby quickly turned into an asset on the job with the RCMP. Waite transferred to Ottawa to take a training course in identification, specializing in photography and fingerprinting. After seven years on the force, he left the RCMP in 1971 and relocated back to Maple Ridge, where he opened a camera store and portrait studio. It was then that he first heard the legend of Slumach’s Gold. Allegedly worth billions, the legend has intrigued prospectors for more than 100 years with stories about a potential fortune found by a native man in the mountains around Pitt Lake. Waite was hooked. He published his first book in 1972, titled Fraser Valley Stories. Other books were to follow, including The Cariboo Gold Rush, published in 1975, and the Langley Story, commissioned by the municipality in 1977.

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Don Waite with his latest book, British Columbia and Yukon Gold Hunters, a History in Photographs, to be released in September. But his passion for photography has never wained, he said, and the love of those ancient memories is what fueled his latest book. He spent years collecting photos from the provincial archives in B.C. and the Yukon and hunting down shots from private galleries. Images of forests stripped bare, ramshackle mining camps hastily erected, with miners dreaming of the next big find. Ever since Waite has learned to use Photoshop, he’s been restoring photos, bringing them up to the quality needed to republish. While tedious work at times, he said seeing the hard cover book has made it all worthwhile. More than 100 images, some his own, most from archives, line the pages. “A lot of people don’t realize there is 48 hours of labour that goes into some of the res-

It is now The ACT Art Gallery. The name change reflects the gradual evolution of a volunteer-run society formed in 1983 to its current operation by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council, as part of the downtown arts centre. Karen Pighin, communications manager for the ACT, said another reason for the change of name is that

torations so that it’s publishable,” said Waite. The Cariboo gold rush lasted all of three years, from 1860 to 1863, but produced countless tales, said Waite. It’s most famous prospector, Billy Barker, discovered gold down river of the Williams Creek area, close to Stouts Creek. His discovery of 60 ounces was the largest in the area and the city that sprung up after his discovery, Barkersville, was named after him. “But like most, he died penniless,” said Waite. “It was like the stories you hear when people win the lottery. It’s too much money and they didn’t know what to do with it.” Waite is always amazed at what lengths the miners used to get the gold out of the ground. He said the photos show the crude feats of engineering and the obvious perils that came

with it. One particular photo that stands out for Waite was one snapped in the Yukon in the late 1800s. The bottom of a mining shaft was lined with thawing equipment that produced tremendous amounts of steam needed to thaw the bedrock. “It was incredibly difficult work. And dangerous, for sure. There were constant caveins.” Waite’s love affair with B.C. gold mining history also landed him a spot on the History channel’s Canadian original series Curse of the Frozen Gold. The first episode airs at 10 p.m. on Aug. 26 and delves into the legend of the lost treasure of Slumach and his lost gold mine. “My nickname for the show was the legend, a legend in my own mind,” he laughs.

the gallery serves, and is funded by both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, two neighbouring communities which often share amenities in the realm of leisure and culture. In addition to the art gallery, The ACT is home to two theatres, four instructive arts programming spaces, a conference room, and a gallery shop.

Formed as a volunteer-run society in 1983, the Maple Ridge Art Gallery came under the operation of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council in 2003. From that time, it has been staffed by a professional curator and an assistant who is also responsible for the operation of the gallery shop.

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Judge reviwing online provincial court records By Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. is the only province where charges and convictions in provincial court are posted on a public database as well as being available to courthouse visitors. One problem is that the information has been used by employers or landlords for criminal record checks that may find a charge but not the later acquittal. Another is posting the imposition of a peace bond, which can leave the false impression that someone has been convicted of an offence. Thomas Crabtree, chief judge of the B.C. Provincial Court, is reviewing the practice of posting court records online, and is seeking public input until Sept. 18.Â Court Services Online has been available since 2008, allowing anyone to search by name or case number to find information on charges, court appearances and sentences. The online information is blocked if the accused is acquitted, charges are withdrawn, a publication ban is ordered or when a pardon is later granted to seal

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Call for instructors! Do you have a passion, skill or special knowledge that you would like to share? Submit a proposal to Ridge Meadows College outlining course content, resources needed, length, possible dates and contact information. We may be able to work with you in presenting your course. Written submissions only please.

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CHANGE IN EDUCATION GUARANTEE FOR GRADUATED ADULTS The Ministry of Education has announced a change to the Education Guarantee. Effective May 1st, 2015 students 16-19 and non-graduates (as determined by our academic advisors) can still receive tuition free courses and upgrades. Graduated students 19 years of age or older and International students who wish to take any other high school credit courses offered by SD42 Connected Learning Community and Continuing Education will be required to pay a tuition fee of $500 per course plus $30 Student Service Fee. Textbook deposits and workbooks (depending on the course) are extra.

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Southern B.C. to lead growth

B.C.’s economy will grow at a “modest” 2.7 per cent this year, then accelerate above three per cent as major projects in northern B.C. get going in late 2016, according to the latest forecast by Central 1 Credit Union. Low interest rates, a low dollar and recovering demand in the U.S. will help the Vancouver and southern B.C. region’s export and service industries most this year, said Bryan Yu, senior economist with the trade association for B.C. credit unions. Manufacturing, tourism, TV and film and agriculture are expected to lead the way. Slow global demand, particularly from China, is expected to dampen growth in northern B.C. and the Kootenays, where mining and resources are key drivers. While B.C. residents working in the oil sands are at greater risk, low oil prices are generally positive for the B.C. economy, with lower costs for businesses and consumers.

Liquor stores collect for fire fund

B.C. Liquor Stores have begun collecting donations from customers to help people evacuated and burned out by forest fires. Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government liquor stores for help Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family member and assisting with longer-term needs.

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At 90 years old, Harry Pride is still flying his plane out of Pitt Meadows airport two or three times a week. He takes people over Mount Baker so they can get some panoramic photos, and whisks off to places like Squamish and Tofino. After the Second World War, he joined the Aero Club of B.C. and has been a member since. see page 18

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The stereotype of the frail elderly citizen has been replaced by a new prototypical super senior who goes on mountain treks and practices yoga. But even by these modern standards, Harry Pride is a wonder. At 90 years old, Pride is still flying his plane out of Pitt Meadows airport two or three times a week. He takes people

In order to get her clients the peace of mind they desire, Kathy uses her passion for helping people to achieve their goals in combination with her extensive knowledge of the financial services industry. Over the years she’s discovered that helping clients achieve their financial and life goals isn’t so much a job as a passion, Kathy is adamant when she says financial planning – or more to the point, life planning – isn’t as scary or complicated as some make it out to be.

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10:30am-3:00pm Golden Girls Bake Sale (In pub) 11:00am-1:00pm Face Painting 10:30am-3:00pm Wild West Photo Booth (Lower Main Foyer) 11:15am-12:00pm Line Dancers (In Grand Salon) 11:30am-1:00pm Concession Stand 12:45pm-1:30pm Crowning our Princess, Joan Martin turns 100! (Patio Stage) Lauren Webb will perform for her. Cake will be served. 1:30pm-2:30pm True Blue Country Band (Patio Stage) 2:45pm Pie Eating Contest (staff volunteers) Q Wednesday, September 16 Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre Open House with coffee & dessert 1-3:30pm Meet the advisory committee & the Board of Directors. All people 55+ are welcome. RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows www.rmssseniors.org Q Thursday, September 17 Successful Aging: Own Your Future 6:30-8:30 pm Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Local financial advisor Gerry Steckler, CMA, outlines important financial decision-making that can contribute to greater independence, security and wellbeing in later life. Topics include strategic investing, estate planning, wealth preservation, avoiding probate and more. Q Thursday, September 17 Osteofit Information Session 11am It’s FREE! www.rmssseniors.org RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre Learn about how this program can help individuals with Osteoporosis, low bone density or people who are at risk of fractures and falls. RSVP at 604-477-4993. Q September 18th - 28 Downtown Maple Ridge Arts Crawl Visit participating businesses to view local art. View 10+ for a chance to win a piece of art! Q Tuesday, September 22 Intergenerational Garden Volunteers Meeting 2-3:30 pm Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge Everyone welcome. Come and learn more about the Intergenerational Garden on Edge Street, meet current volunteers and more about how you can get involved. For more information call (604) 837-8915 or email: gardencoord@gmail.com

Book a Librarian Fraser Valley Library – Maple Ridge 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., (604) 467-7417 By appointment. Free. Have a question? We’ve got experts that can help with research, computers, tablets, eBooks, job search, business, the library catalogue and more! Book your personalized appointment at the information desk. Memory Workout at RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre A fun, interactive session for anyone 55+ who feels their memory isn’t what it used to be. Every Monday (starting September 14th) 10-12noon 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows Call 604-457-4771 for more details! Drop in is $1 a class. Please note: this program is not intended for people with cognitive impairment or a dementia diagnosis. www.rmssseniors.org

Q Thursday, September 24 Seniors Network Meeting 9:30 – 11:30 am (Coffee & networking 9:15 am) Hilton Haider Room, Randy Herman Building, Maple Ridge City Hall Join the community as we come together to improve the health and well-being of local seniors. Everyone welcome. For more information or to register, call (604) 786-7404 or email:seniorsnetworkmpk@gmail.com Q Saturday, September 26 Culture Days Summer Market 9am-2pm. Diverse market vendors, kids activities and live music in Memorial Peace Park Guided Heritage Walking Tour Noon-1pm Departs from Memorial Peace Park. Free treat for participants! Pre-registration is required. Please call: 604-467-2420. Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca Q Thursday, October 15th Oktoberfest at RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre 2-3:30pm Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Reception Desk 12150 224th Street Maple Ridge www.rmssseniors.org Q Saturday, October 17 2015 Community Resource Fair 11 am-3 pm. Haney Place Mall 50+ health and wellness exhibits. Activities and entertainers. Come for the information, stay for the fun. Q Saturday, October 17 Country Fair 10am-2pm An old fashioned country fair featuring arts and crafts handmade by local artisans. At RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows Call 604-457-4771 for more details! www.rmssseniors.org

WEEKLY EVENTS Q Mondays Drop-In Tech Help Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Mondays, September 14 – December 14 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm These practical, hands-on sessions with library staff are designed to help customers solve problems or learn new programs and techniques on their own devices or on library computers. Come to the library with your tablets, laptops, eReaders and your questions!

Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centres • Maple Ridge Centre 2150 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Call: (604) 467-4993 • Pitt Meadows Centre 19065 119B Ave., Pitt Meadows. Call: (604) 457-4771 Annual Membership fee only $25. Join RMSS for fun and friendship. Bridge, Crib, Mahjong, Scrabble, Poker, Pub Nights, Sing, Act, Dance, Craft & Needlework, Pool, Snooker, Table Tennis, Bowling, Computers, Yoga, Stay Fit, Zumba, Chair Exercises, Walking Club, Tai Chi. Low cost friendly driving service. Volunteer opportunities. Stroke Recovery, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support. Coffee Bar, Hot Lunches, Pub Nights, Karaoke and much more! Drop in and see us or visit: rmssseniors.org Drop In Computer Help Every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-12noon RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows Call 604-457-4771 for more details! Drop in is $1. www.rmssseniors.org

Q Tuesdays Golden Seniors Wellness Clinic Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224th Street Starting in September 9 am – Noon. Closed for August. $2 drop-in fee but no one is turned away. Special services first Tuesday - Optometrist, second Tuesday - Skin care, 3rd Tuesday – Pharmacist; 4th Tuesday Alzheimer’s Society representative. It Won’t Byte Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3 & Dec 1 3:30 – 4:30 pm Need some help with all the new hand-held tech devices? Bring those gadgets – cell phones, cameras, eReaders, and laptops – to the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre at 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge, and let the technically gifted members of the library’s Teen Advisory Group explain how they work and what they do. Port Haney Seniors Activity Group CEED Centre – 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays 9 - 11 am Fun activities for all levels of mobility. . May involve field trips or activities away from the Centre. Please call to register in case the group is meeting off-site: (604) 463-2229 Q Wednesdays Interfaith Dialogue Series Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Wednesdays, September 30, October 28, December 2 6:30 – 8:30 pm Community members from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds gather to discuss their beliefs in a setting of goodwill and understanding. Each evening’s presentation will focus on a particular faith, with opportunities for audience participation. Come with an open mind and an open heart! Q Thursdays Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 – 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge 7 pm Must be a member or guest of a member. Memberships available for purchase at the Legion. Q Saturdays Haney Farmers Market Memorial Peace Park, from 9 am to 2 pm Aug 29: Doggie Days with the BIA; Group of Nine Sept 5: Mini Teddy Bear Picnic. Farmers Appreciation Week kickoff, Friend Appreciation Day Sept 12: Museum and more Main Street Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge’s Birthday Sept 19: Apple Pie Bake off; GETI Fest joins us in the Park Sept 26: Food Bank cooks in the Bandstand; World Culture Day, BIA Summer Market in the South Park Rising Star Karaoke Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224th Street Saturdays 1-4 pm. The Ridge Meadow Seniors Centre is a nice cool place to hang out on a summer afternoon. 12150, 224th Street in Maple Ridge. Free and everyone welcome. Enjoy the entertainment or sign up to sing a few songs. Refreshments are available for purchase at the canteen. Sorry no minors.

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morning, and swims 10 lengths of his apartment pool every night. He pulls himself into the cockpit with the ease of a man half his age. “Help people out, and have a positive life,” is a last bit of advice. There is no mandatory retirement age for private pilots. Pride gets a strict medical every year. “They really check me out.” And his doctor is always amazed. Pride says the biggest part of his longevity is winning the genetic lottery. It runs in the family. “I’ve got three sisters who are 92, 92 and 97, and they’re all mobile and they’re all bright.” Pride’s wife passed away, and a daughter died of cancer. “We go flying and get the sadness out. When you’re flying, you’re concentrating on what you’re doing.” He’s not slowing down. Pride is part of an ownership group that’s buying a Cessna 172 – going for a nice bump up in horsepower. The oldest active pilot in the world is 96-year-old George Neal, from the Toronto area. A 90-year-old pilot is a rare bird. But people at airports don’t make a fuss out of him when he steps out of his aircraft, Pride says, because they wouldn’t guess his age. “I’m not handsome, but I don’t look 90.”

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The Ridge Meadow Racers will be holding fall registration for the upcoming speed skating season on Sept. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m at Planet Ice. Ridge Meadow Speed Skating Association board member Mae Shupe said whether you are starting as novice learning to skate or an experienced skater wanting to improve your speed and skill for hockey or figure skating, the club offers a variety of levels of training. With the fall season of the Ridge Meadow Racers is right around the corner, this year promises to be an exciting season, said Shupe. The 2016 B.C. Winter Games will be held in Penticton this February and the Fraser Valley zone 3 qualifier will be held at Planet Ice this December. “The Ridge Meadow Racers will be looking at putting a stamp on next year’s games,” said Shupe. During the 2014 B.C. Winter Games, six Ridge Meadow Racers were on the Fraser Valley team and four took home medals. The team is coming off a successful 2015 season, where they brought hardware home from the Canada west championship held in Selkirk, Manitoba. Tahlon Flamma, Janie and Annabelle Green all found medals hanging around their neck. Flamma captured two bronze medals in 200 metre and 2,000 m points race in the male division. The Green sisters also did well at the provincials. Janie came home with two gold medals in the 200 m and 400 m in the T2T13 and a silver in the relay. Annabelle Green also won a pair of silver medals, including one in the 200 m for her age division. • ridgemeadowsracers.org.

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Long time Maple Ridge resident Cec Barnard passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Ridge Meadows Hospital at the age of 93. He was predeceased by his wife Una in 1988, brothers Albert and Norman and sisters Lillian and Mildred. He is survived by his son and wife. Cec joined the BCFP Hammond division fire department in 1948 and served as Deputy Fire Chief at Hammond Cedar until 1960. He later accepted the job as Fire Chief at BCFP Youbou before transferring back to Hammond as Fire Chief in 1967 where he finished the balance of his distinguished 32 year career, retiring in 1982. Cec received a Fire Engineering Degree from the prestigious British (UK) fire service in 1965 graduating with honors. During his tenure as Fire Chief the Hammond and Youbou fire departments’ earned numerous awards and accolades as BCFP earned the reputation of establishing precedent setting Industrial sawmill fire protection standards. The National Fire Protection Association recognized the Hammond division as having one of the top five plant fire departments in North America. Cec was a member of the BC Fire Chiefs’ Association and served as president of the Fraser Valley Fire Fighters’ Association for 3 years. Cec was a long standing Maple Ridge Legion member and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Heartfelt gratitude to his good friend Jim who assisted Cec the past few years enabling him to maintain an independent lifestyle at home. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Chapman for his many years of devoted care and concern which far exceeded his professional responsibilities.

There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers donations to Cec’s favorite charity (The War Amps) would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.GardenHill.ca

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba then Burnaby, BC. where she met Bob and raised their family. They moved to Campbell River in 1972 and returned to Pitt Meadows in 1984. Marion was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) in 2000, sister Elizabeth “Betts” and children Ross and Nancy. She is survived by her children Bruce (Liz) of Australia, Andrew (Kathie), Susan (Brian) and Ken (Pat). Grandchildren Kym, Ryan, Harrison, Gregory, Glen, Kyle, Craig, Carrie, Michael and Meagan. Great Grandchildren Mackenzie, Jessica, Baxter, Turner, Connor, Rhys, Zoey, and Bria. Marion served as a nurse in the war prior to raising her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was devoted to her family and friends. She had a wicked sense

of humour and we will cherish our memories of her forever. A Celebration of Marion’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Ken passed away in the company of his beloved wife on August 8th, 2015 in Maple Ridge, BC. He is survived by his wife Joan Thomson (nee Morris), his mother Anne Genoe (nee Deforest), his siblings Ken Genoe and Cheryl Galway of Acton, Ontario, his children Katie Thomson Miller and Jayson Thomson, and loving granddaughter Liberty. Ken will always be remembered for his love of the natural beauty of his community, along with his dedication to preserving the Pitt-Addington Reserve, Burns Bog, and other vital ecosystems in the Lower Mainland. His work in these areas promoted the saving of many species of birds and water fowl, especially the Sandhill Crane. In memoriam, a nature walk in his honour will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30am, at his favourite spot to view his Sandhill Cranes; The Crane Dyke at the end of Neaves Road in Pitt Meadows. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Alouette Field Naturalists, The Burns Bog Conservation Society, The International Crane Foundation, or BC Nature. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40100101 - 23151 Haney ByPass (Townhomes) 40100129 - 116 Ave, Burnett St, Lougheed Hwy.(Townhomes) 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40320362 - 210 St, Faber Cres, Laity St, Schmidt Cres, Wicklund Ave. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40320374 - 120A Ave, 120B Cres, 206B St, 207A St, Dewdney Trunk RD 40320377 - 124 Ave, 202A St, 203 St, Powell Ave. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 206 St, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, West¿eld Ave. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave 115 Ave, 205 Ave, Barclay St, Latvalla Lane, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, West¿eld Ave. 40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St. 40400437 - 136 Ave, 136A Ave, 137 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 228B St, 229A St, Blake Loop.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

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

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing

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Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

Lawn Care TONY’’S PAINTING

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

Fencing Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

VINYL FISH POND 54”Long x 30”Wide x 20”Deep. In exc cond. $125. 604-463-7682.

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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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS... “SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

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

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

CONCRETE & PLACING

604-465-1311

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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

Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

DESIGN

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

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PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

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

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

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

300

GARDENING

604 - 720 - 2009 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

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

7 Days / Week

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604-465-3189 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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LANDSCAPING

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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

Commercial & Residential

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

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MIRACLE MOVING

DRYWALL

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

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com

Yorkshire Terriers, P/B, not reg., dewormed, 1st shots, vet certificate. $800 & up. (604)846-7139

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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ITALIAN MASTIFFS unregistered 6M 3F ready Sept 15 Tails, dewormed shots $1200 604-338-7587 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

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1 Purebred blue male. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

2 coats any colour

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.

MISC. FOR SALE

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

.Need Cash, Own Vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

UNDER $200

GLASS TABLE with 4 VINYL SWIVEL CHAIRS. In exc cond. $150. 604-463-7682.

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AUCTIONS

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES

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PETS

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

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

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GARAGE SALES

AMAZING MOVING SALE

Quality Items Only! 12939-256 St. M.Ridge Sat & Sun Aug 29 & 30 9am - 4pm 13pce oak dining rm ste, 6pce oak bdrm ste, lge teak angle desk with locking file drawers. Other furniture items will also be featured. “Horse & Rider items” Also Summer Fun, old & new collectibles, Xmas decorations, quality household items Galore! Items from way back then up to today.

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE Sale Saturday August 29, 8 to 1 small appliances, electronics, kitchenware, luggage, sporting goods and much more 24752 Kimola Drive Maple Ridge 604-828-5552

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GARAGE SALES

Pitt Meadows

CLOSING OUT SALE New Italian clothes under $19 A lot of household ~ $1 to $15

Friday, Saturday 11am-6pm. Sunday 12:30pm-6pm.

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

#10-12350 Harris Road last unit in the bldg facing the west Coast express train station

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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RENTALS

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.

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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

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

TRANSPORTATION

STORAGE 845

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

MR. OLIVER MULLEN of Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Please be advised that SWTR Services of Maple Ridge, British Columbia will take action to disperse of one 1985 Freightliner truck s/n: FUAKYB5FV241436 which has remained unclaimed and abandoned at our premises for a period of over 90 days. Said disposal will commence in 30 days from todays date. Storage costs and disbursements will be deducted from proceeds.

RE: The Estate of Paul (Palle) Horsleben, deceased as of July 10, 2015, of Maple Ridge, BC.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings Maple Ridge

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Garage Sale 21576 ~ 124th Ave Saturday August 29th 9am ~ 3pm

No Early Birds. Cash Only. Moving Sale will take place rain or shine all Undercover! Please call to make app’t to view furniture before or after sale weekend. Call Barb 604-462-7827

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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named, must file with undersigned executrix by 19th of September, 2015.

Pitt Meadows Marina

MISSION. 1400 sf loft, 2.5 bdrm 1500sf SHOP. Reno’d, rustic style 2.5 acres. Sep 1. Lots of prkg/power. 8 min dw/tn. $2K/mo. 1-877-861-2423

Proceeds to Katie’s Place & other Animal Charities

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

RENTALS

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Signed; Andrea Malin, Executrix

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Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE Ridge bright grnd lvl 1 bdrm $650 incl hydro (cable extra). N/S, N/P, no lndry. Sept 1st. Call / text, 778-862-6861 or 604-351-0386.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Impeccably Clean! CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE Excellent opportunity for Office / Retail Space. 1098 SQ/FT with 5 rooms, air conditioning, alarm & 4 parking spots out front. $299,900. Gary Fraipont 604-466-2838 RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty

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New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. 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 ~

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD. 2986 Oriole Cr. 3 bdrm. rancher. 6400 sq.ft. corner lot. Lge shed. Near John Maclure Elem. $355,000. 604-832-0719

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

636

MORTGAGES

PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Pls email: grpacific@telus.net Courtesy to agents.

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Avail Aug 15 $810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d

Fraser View & Maple View Apartments

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED 1 Bedroom suites avail Starting at $630/mo incl hot water & cable. No pets. 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960 DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

604.418.1932 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors only building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops New SRI 14x60. $74,900. Pad rent $550/mo. 55+. Call Chuck 604-830-1960

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OFFICE/RETAIL

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Includes heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Ref’s & Credit check req’d.

OFFICE/RETAIL

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Sorry No Pets

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CRIME FREE BUILDING

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OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window 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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