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Principals and vice-principals want FSA replaced without political baggage. by Maria Rantanen
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Hangin’ around Richard Osborne from S.E. Engineering Ltd. went to great heights to inspect the exterior of the Maple Ridge Business Centre on a rainy Tuesday afternoon.
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Bursary book causes friction Trustee Dave Rempel wanted a fund to honour a former secretary-treasurer who was well respected in the district. by Maria Rantanen
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A bursary, bearing the name of a former school distirct secretary-treasurer doesn’t make the grade. The bursary, fundraised to honour one of the founding members of the Ridge Meadows Education Foundation, will not be included in the district’s bursary book due out soon. Only reason given: It’s a directive from senior district staff. When secretary-treasurer Don Woytowich left the district because of health reasons a year and a half ago, a few community members wanted to recognize his work for local education by raising $1,200 for a bursary in his name.
School board trustee Dave Rempel said brought up in a closed school board meethe was the one who suggested the buring, the reasons for exclusion can’t be sary be set up. It was intended to honour made public, Unwin insisted. someone who worked for the She said there is a long process district for a long time and was and set procedures for getting burrespected among employees. It saries into the school district book, also acknowledged his role in and argued her reasons for not starting the RMEF. including it were “valid.” “I felt this would be a good Establishment of the bursary was way to recognize this person,” done with “great intent,” Rempel Rempel said. said. It will be used to support When the criteria were education – even if it’s not in the decided on and the process folbook. lowed, the RMEF asked for its “When you’re given lemons, inclusion in the school district’s make lemonade,” Rempel said. Dave Rempel bursary book. At last week’s board of education That request was denied. meeting, both Rempel and trustee School board trustee The decision not to include Kathie Ward expressed displeasure the bursary in the school district book at being removed as the school board repwas hers, said district superintendent Jan resentatives on the RMEF board. Unwin. Because the book is a school disHowever, Maple Ridge Councillor Cheryl trict publication, it is in her “purview” to Ashlie, who also sits on the board, said make that decision. both will be asked to join as community Since it was a “personnel issue” and members.
It’s that time of year when students in Grades 4 and 7 start writing the foundation skills assessment, and when the political rhetoric starts flying. Every year, the principals and teachers get caught up in the controversy which damages relationships, said local school board chair Ken Clarkson. And this is largely because the data is used by the right-wing Fraser Institute to rank schools throughout the Ken Clarkson province. School board chair “The Fraser Institute misuses (the FSA data),” Clarkson said. “They’re not statistically valid in the way they’re using them.” The BC Principals’ and VicePrincipals’ Association released a statement Wednesday saying the FSA should be replaced with another “standardized measure” that doesn’t have “political baggage and rhetoric” around it. They say the misuse of data by the Fraser Institute, low participation rate, and lack of effort from students taking the test make it “flawed.” The annual kerfuffle over FSA works well politically for both the teachers’ union and the Liberal government, according to Clarkson. He said union and school district have come up with a compromise: teachers can send home material about the test but can’t talk to students about it, and administrators won’t challenge parents who withdraw their students.
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Pitt Meadows resident Chris Cooper and What’s OnLine his Spirit Dancer ocean canoe show no signs of slowing down.
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The BC Lions Society is looking for team captains and volunteers for the Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay to be held on June 18 and 19, which raises money for Easter Seals camps. An information session will be held in the Alouette Room at the Maple Ridge Library on Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The relay is held at Swangard Stadium. •More online: www.mrtimes.com Click on “News”
Rotary donates The Rotary Club of Haney presented the Alouette Home Start Society with a cheque for $15,000 from their annual golf tournament. With this $15,000 amount, the total donations from the Rotary Club stands at $105,000. •More online: www.mrtimes.com Click on “News”
Attention singers For anyone from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows who has ever dreamed of showcasing their talent on television, the time to realize that dream is now. Variety, the children’s charity, is currently searching for B.C.’s best vocalist to appear on Variety’s Got Talent Show of Hearts telethon. Those wanting to enter can record themselves on any digital device (Smartphone or video camera), and then visit www. variety.bc.ca for the upload and contest process. •More online: www.mrtimes.com Click on “News”
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Braving the icy rough seas of Britain’s coastline, Chris Cooper is no stranger to adventure, and he is preparing to set sail once again in his 42-foot Canadian-built canoe this July for a month-long tour around the Shetland Islands. Cooper and his team of canoeists have been slowly making their way around the British Isles, one community and trip at a time, for the past two years. They left from London in May 2008 and explored Orkney last year. A journey that was previously estimated to take three years has now been expanded to at least eight. Cooper, a long-time resident of Maple Ridge and now Pitt Meadows, has been in the adventure business for about 30 years, but the Spirit Dancer canoe journey is a labour of love. “It’s a very exciting journey we’re on,” said Cooper, “and we eventually want to work our way around the British Isles.” He said that the only thing they ask from the host communities is a roof over the heads of the crew, and a chance to get to Chris Cooper know the locals. In exchange, Cooper and his team take out everyone in the canoe, teach them about it, and show them their land from a different perspective. “Over 1,200 at least British people have paddled with me in the canoe,” said Cooper, “including the Royal Marines.” He said that when they arrive in the different communities, everyone is just so surprised and delighted to see such a sight. “The canoe was built back in 2004 to paddle the Alaska coast,” he said, but then in 2005 he decided to see if he could transport the canoe
to the U.K., from where he hails, and he has not looked back since. Spirit Dancer weighs almost 2,000 pounds, is 42-feet long, six-feet wide, and seats 19 people, so transporting it anywhere is no small feat. Cooper and his crew have seen some amazing sights and experienced many adventures in the vessel, but he said his favourite part about the journey is meeting the locals and sharing his experience with them. “Our hope this year with the community of Westray,” he said, “is to try and get youth from Westray [an Orkney Island] to Canada to be hosted by the Native communities. And then some from here can go there.” Cooper has already been instrumental in arranging some trips for youth from both countries, and he said cross-cultural learning is very important to him.
Now in 2011, Cooper will be gathering his team for July, raising some more funds, and asking the people of Shetland to help organize his schedule so that he can coincide with the Tall Ship event from July 21 to 24. “It’s a huge, huge amount of work,” he said, “but I really love [the] long trips.” He will even be paddling through Washington State before taking off to Shetland this summer. For a journey that started out without an itinerary and an agenda, Cooper has built up a fan base that extends around the world, something that seemed out of reach when he started. “I like to tell people it’s on the brink of insanity really,” he laughed. For more information about Chris Cooper and his British Isles journey, visit www.spiritdancercanoejourneys.ca.
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The older students at Edith McDermott Elementary replaced their iPods, iPhones, and cellphones with sewing needles through November and December, in their efforts to warm the community’s needy. A scarf-knitting project involving Grade 6s and 7s culminated with an assembly Tuesday morning in the Pitt Meadows school gym, where Salvation Army Maj. Ed Chiu and retired Capt. Anne Silvester from the Caring Place Ministries were presented with piles of the woolly creations to donate to local homeless. A couple of students knitted hats, as well, and the Edith McDermott parent community added knitted scarves and toques to the collection. In total, roughly 80 scarves and six hats were donated. “It keeps the homeless people warm in the winter when they don’t have any shelter,” remarked Grade 6 Tori Peterson, who said it took her about “two or three weeks” to knit her scarf. Grade 6 Connor Evers said the project shows those who don’t have a permanent roof over their heads that Edith
McDermott students care about them. “We [the students] were really enthusiastic,” he said. “Everybody was really excited about doing it.” Students took to the project with such zeal, they took Grade 6 teachers Julia Massey and Tracey Meaden by surprise. Daily, the teachers had students asking if they could knit. Some even rushed through schoolwork so they could focus their efforts on their knitting. “Sometimes you have to worry about students trying to text at their desks, Meaden related, “yet we had them knitting and would need to ask them to put the needles away!” Meaden said students benefited on two levels: they took up a practical hobby that is – and was – likely all the rage of most of their great grandparents, and they now have a greater awareness of the homeless situation in their community. “They were learning about homelessness, a problem that’s widespread that affects everybody, and this is how they can help,” she said. What began last year with a group of Grade 6ers knitting for the homeless spread to four classes and will likely evolve into a school knitting club. The knitting project was initiated last year in Massey and Meaden’s class and roughly 60 scarves were donated. This year’s crop of Grade 7 students took a leadership role and taught the Grade 6s how to knit. • More online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Police blotter
Stolen wire recovered A private citizen is credited with helping recover the pilfered cable. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
on Harris Road and Old Dewdney Trunk Road in Pitt Meadows on Tuesday. The employee called the police at about 1 p.m. but they were unable to locate the suspects or the truck. The employee repaired the damage, and it is unknown if there was any mail that was stolen.
A concerned citizen called police just before 11 p.m. and said they had seen a man rummaging around in a construction site on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows. A portable debit machine was stolen They saw the man throw a section of out of the back of a 2005 Dodge van cable wire over the fence, then he exited between 6:10 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, the site, picked up the cable and rode off Jan. 17, in the 22700 block of Dewdney on his bike. Trunk Road. The citizen kept watch on the suspect, The van is used for business purposes, observing him discard the and Ridge Meadows RCMP cable before riding away “Police want citizens are investigating the theft. eastbound on the railroad RCMP Cpl. Alanna to be aware of these tracks. Dunlop said “police want types of thefts… and citizens to be aware of The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, mid to trust the person, these types of thefts, and 20s, 5 ft 10 in, with a slim to make sure they know, or business they’re build, wearing a black and trust the person, or dealing with…” baseball cap with a white business they’re dealing logo. He had dark hair, Cpl. Alanna Dunlop with when using autodark jacket, jeans, white mated banking devices, to socks, and black shoes. help ensure the authenticity of any transHe was carryinga backpack and riding a action.” silver bike. Police did patrols along the different areas of the railroad tracks, but failed to A 29-year-old man that was a passenlocate the suspect. ger in a car that was checked on 104th The patrols for the suspect included the Avenue near Slatford Street on Tuesday, assistance of the RCMP Lower Mainland could be facing breach condition charges. District’s Police Dog Services. Ridge Meadows RCMP stopped the car With the help of the citizen, police at about 3:30 a.m. and learned that the recovered the stolen wire, and were able man was free on a recognizance of bail to return it to a manager at the work site. charge, and he has to obey a curfew and stay in his home between midnight and 6 a.m. every day. A Canada Post employee noticed two He was held in custody for a first white men in a newer, black Dodge appearance later on Tuesday. •More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News” pickup truck damaging a mail box located
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cerned about their survival because construction can “kill business” while it’s going on, as for many people it’s just easier to go somewhere else. “The fact is it’s a construction site,” by Maria Rantanen said Good, who has been the owner of mrantanen@mrtimes.com Good Company for five years – eight months in its current location. Lynn Good, owner of Good Company Traffic heading northbound on 224 on 224th Street is excited about improveStreet will be detoured west at McIntosh ment in front of her store, but she is bracing herself for another couple months Avenue during the duration of the construction. of business disruption. A southbound traffic lane will be availThe final phase of the District of Maple able throughout the construction, and Ridge’s downtown enhancement project on-street parking for the local businesses will begin within the next couple weeks will be available throughto fix sewer and water “We’re hoping out the construction except lines along the street from MacIntosh Avenue to people will make an during the period when sewer pipes are installed Dewdney Trunk Road and effort to come down – the sewer disruption is is expected to take eight to expected to take five days. here.” 10 weeks. There will be some “We’re hoping people Lynn Good disruption to eastbound will make an effort to traffic on Dewdney Trunk come down here,” Good Road for a short time at the corner of said. Dewdney Trunk Road at 224 Street. Originally construction was tentatively On Wednesday, Jan. 26, District staff scheduled to begin in the fall, but the will hold an open house at Maple Ridge merchants asked for it to be pushed till Municipal Hall lobby area where drawafter Christmas so it wouldn’t interfere ings will be available for the project area. with holiday shopping. Good said the District staff will be there to answer quesDistrict has been responsive to their tions about the project scope, timeline, requests and concerns and she hopes and to hear comments from the public. the dialogue will continue “in that vein” During construction, the paving comthroughout construction. pany will complete surface paving This is the good time of year for construction, Good said, since there’s usually between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The District of Maple Ridge has posted a lull in January and February. all of the documents and drawings and However, Good pointed out, no busicontacts related to this project at www. ness can afford a two-month vacation. mapleridge.ca. She added some businesses are con-
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Embracing change and turning 90 Juanita Savege has seen this community transform from farming town to bustling city. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
The secret to a long life is eating breakfast at places like McDonald’s or A&W most mornings. Well, it is in Juanita Savege’s case, anyway. The current Maple Ridge resident, who moved to Pitt Meadows from Alberta when she was just 14, is celebrating her 90th birthday this month, and is quite partial to the Egg McMuffins at McDonald’s. Many residents in the community will know Savege, as she taught elementary school for about 20 years, before becoming a real estate agent in 1969 for the next 24 years. She graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary and then taught at Hammond, Pitt Meadows, and Maple Ridge Elementaries. “I attended normal school to train to be a teacher,” she said. “That’s what teaching school was called then, normal school, I have no idea why,” she laughed. Savege remembers the Fraser Valley flood of 1948, when thousands of people were displaced, and people came from all over to volunteer laying sandbags. “My contribution when I came home from school was peeling a tub of potatoes for the soldiers and volunteers,” she recounted. She had four children, two sons and two daughters (one of whom is Hometown Hero Jill Savege), and was married to her husband Henry for almost 40 years. She now has four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and another on the way. Her husband was the Pitt Meadows fire chief in the 1950s, and Savege remembers some of the tragedies of that time, including the Sluis family home burning
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Juanita Savege, holding her cat Rufus, said she has loved living in this community for decades, and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. down, killing the grandfather and grandson. “You didn’t escape the tragedies,” she said. She and Henry were married on her family’s Pitt Meadows farm, but Savege only had one guest. “My friend from high school stood up for me,” she said. “I couldn’t look forward to a big wedding, I was really quite shy.” Henry passed away 30 years ago. “I went through a terrible sad time,” she said, but credits her real
estate job for getting her through the pain. “It was such a small group,” Savege said, as she was only one of three women realtors at the time. “We had such fun.” She has no intention of slowing down as she wants to go back to school and learn a new language, but doesn’t like to go out in the evenings when most of the classes are held. “I’m old,” she chuckled. Savege does not look like she is about to turn
nine decades old. She is completely independent and self-sufficient, and has embraced all forms of technology, even talking to her grandson on Skype rather than the telephone, and keeping up-to-date with friends via email. “I’m doing very well,” she said. “So far, I think I’ve got all my marbles, although my memory is a bit iffy.” She warned, however, that getting old is not for wimps. “There’s a lot of pain,” Savege said. “You can’t be a sissy growing old, you’ve got to be tough.” Keeping to a schedule seems to be one of the keys to Savege’s success. Every morning she is up at 6 a.m. and gets dressed and puts her make-up on as if she is going to work. “If anyone walked in here [her apartment] at 7 a.m., I’d be ready.” No doubt she will be dressed in her finest on Sunday, Jan. 30, when local realtors the Teleps, throw her birthday party at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre (12150 224th St.), 1-4 p.m. It’s an an open house, and Savege asks for no gifts. “I’m a hoarder,” she chuckled.
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their property was unfairly assessed. “What percentage of people appeal it and how many are successful?” asked Councillor Bruce Bell. “BC Assessments handles 1.9 million in by Amy Judd the province, and less than two per cent ajudd@mrtimes.com are appealed,” said Sidhu. But it depends on each situation as to whether it is sucHomeowners of a single-family home in cessful or not. Pitt Meadows would have seen anywhere “It’s really important that people look at between zero and 20-per-cent increase in their assessments,” said Dean Rear, Pitt the value of their home based on the BC Meadows’ director of finance. Assessment from last year. “The assessed value is a key part of the “Depending on the location of the home, calculation of propthe style of the erty taxation,” he home, whether said. it’s a two-storey “People need to home, it’s not Is it just market review the assessdefined as one ment notice they specific neighconditions [that get, and look at the bourhood that determines increase and compare have seen a spethat to what the avercific increase in assessments]? age increase is for value,” said Prit Mayor Don MacLean that class [of propSidhu, acting deperty].” uty assessor for Rear stressed that BC Assessment. everyone should look “Is it just at their assessment now, because when market conditions?” asked Mayor Don they receive their property tax bill in June, MacLean at Tuesday’s council meeting, it is too late to question how much their when speaking how one home could be assessment may have changed from last worth more one year and less the next. year. “We do look at the sales of properties “People need to understand how much each year,” said Sidhu, but it also depends it’s changed, why it’s changed, and how on location, age, condition, land size, and selling price of the land and improvements that compares to their neighbourhood and the rest of the community,” he said. and comparable land and improvements. BC Assessment has uploaded data to The total residential assessment amount their website that allows residents to comfor Pitt Meadows rose two million dollars pare their assessments with others. in 2011 from $2.3 billion in 2010 to $2.5 Check out www.bcassessment.ca to billion. compare assessments online and to access Every resident has until Jan. 31 to the appeal form. appeal their assessment if they believe
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The recent cougar sighting at 256th Street and 128th Avenue is a reminder of how close we live to what some folks like to call “the environment.” In fact, the wilderness is just outside our door – practically anywhere in Canada, but certainly it’s within walking distance for just about anyone in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. That wilderness – with all its wonders and beauty – is one of the things that makes this such a great place to live, work, and play. But that cougar sighting… It’s a reminder that the wilderness that bounds us almost on all sides presents us not only beauty and adventure, but also with danger and responsibility. The danger comes from inappropriate contact with local wildlife – which includes not only that cougar and its ilk, but the more common black bears, as well as smaller critters that can prove nearly as ferocious if cornered or encountered unexpectedly. It’s our responsibility, as usurpers of what had been their domain until we built our houses and businesses here, and as stewards of the environment we need preserve for our own sakes, to ensure that all of our encounters and all of our dealings with wildlife are appropriate, both for our safety and for the safety of those who call the nearby wilderness their home. If you happen across a wild animal, whether on a hiking trail (which should be unlikely, since you’ll be carrying your bell or other noisemaker to discourage their approach… right?) or in your backyard, keep your distance. But don’t panic. For the most part, the bears and cougars and other wild creatures that share our territory don’t want a close encounter with us any more than we do with them. But if you run or behave erratically, an animal’s instinct may classify you as prey – not a designation to be desired. Stay calm, but make yourself big and imposing – and back away without fear. If you appear to be in control of the situation, a cougar or bear (or any other predator you’re likely to encounter hereabouts) generally will prefer not to tangle with you. As in human encounters, simple respect tends to work best. – B.G.
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appeared category, is the actions of Odd how certain symbols and people have disappeared from the an Arizona company – Palmetto State Armory – which has discontinued public domain since the tragic shooting in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, sales of a rifle (AR-15) component engraved with “You Lie.” That’s Jan. 8, in which six people were murthe phrase Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) dered and 14 injured. Lyn shouted at President Obama during First, the crosshairs disappeared Cockburn his 2009 health care speech. from Sarah Palin’s ‘hit list’ of disAgain, the question has to be: Why tricts that voted for President Barack Straight Talk stop? Obama’s health care bill. Surely the engraving was nothing One of the districts in Palin’s sights more than a fun and innocent sales was that of Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who was shot through gimmick? Surely such amusing sales promos do not promote a negative atmosphere? the head by Jared Loughner, 22. Palin insisted the crosshairs weren’t crosshairs. What has not disappeared is gun sales – Glocks in particular. Sales of the semi-automatic gun that “They are surveyor’s marks [and] they have nothing to do with guns,” she said. the mentally ill Loughner used to kill six people in Tucson have shot up all over the country, with Fine, Sarah, but if there’s nothing wrong with your hit list posting, why remove the crosshairs a 60 per cent increase in Arizona. that aren’t crosshairs? Well, of course, said an Internet commentator But maybe the Palin camp changed its mind who obviously thought his explanation was most after a number of irate surveyors posted comreasonable: “People think it may be hard to buy ments on the Internet, stating that the crosshairs them in the future because of this shooting, so were certainly not surveyor’s marks. they’re stocking up now.” Or maybe the “Don’t Retreat, instead – reload” And sales of Glocks were brisk at Tucson’s annual gun trade show last week, an event which Lady realized she’d gone too far this time. Doubtful. No sooner had the crosshairs disorganizers refused to cancel after the shootings. appeared than Palin shot off her mouth again, According to one organizer, attendance was up accusing “journalists and pundits” of manufacby 50 per cent. turing a “blood libel” against her by suggesting Six people were tragically, senselessly murdered that she somehow is to blame for a toxic political on Jan. 8. In the aftermath, it seems there is a atmosphere in Arizona. seventh casualty. Common sense. Did she not understand that “blood libel” is an Yet there are signs that the Tucson shootings anti-Semitic term used to perpetuate the odious have become a symbol – of the need for dislie that Jews drink the blood of Christian babies, course, of a growing distaste for vicious rhetoric, a lie that historically has been used to incite terof a yearning for the kind of civility that leads to rible acts of violence against Jews? positive action. Was she not even aware that Gabrielle Giffords And for those of us still numb from the tragedy is Jewish? in Tucson, there is news so uplifting it is guaranThen Anthony Miller, the only black Republican teed to touch us all. Party district chairman in Arizona, disappeared, The father of Christina Taylor Green, the murresigning after the shootings when his wife dered nine-year-old girl, announced this week expressed fear for their safety. that his daughter’s organs have been donated He had experienced heavy criticism from Tea to save the life of a little girl in Boston. And Party members after he backed John McCain in Christina’s corneas have saved the sight of two his campaign last fall instead of the Tea Party more girls. favourite. At an event in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., “We’re proud parents once again of our daughMiller said someone called out, “There’s Anthony; ter, who has done another amazing thing,” said get a rope.” John Green as he permitted us to believe, if only Next, and perhaps most telling in the disfor a moment, that good can triumph over evil.
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These are exciting times for Maple Ridge. Two stories in the Jan. 18 issue of The TIMES, illustrate the positive potential for progressive redevelopment of the downtown core of Maple Ridge. Stories featuring the proposal for a new hotel, and another for the redevelopment of a “rough” area of downtown, highlight the growing interest in investing in downtown Maple Ridge. All the more positive, is that in both cases, these entrepreneurs have roots in this area. The time is now to catch the spirit of progressive redevelopment for downtown Maple Ridge. With our phenomenal natural setting, our strategic location in the centre of the Lower Mainland, and our excellent transportation corridors, what’s not to like about continuing in the redevelopment of Maple Ridge as a modern business and commercial, as well as residential centre?
Being born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and working in the international hospitality industry since 1986, I am excited that Maple Ridge is ready to capitalize on its aforementioned attributes, to attract better jobs and superior amenities, creating a more desirable place to live.
Wishing Haungs the best Dear editor,
It was nice to read about some positive plans for new development in Maple Ridge. I wish the Huang family the best of luck in getting this project off the ground and hope that some of the slower moving relics in council will allow for the steps required to make this happen. It seems past and present councils like nothing more than to pontificate and plan ’til the cows come home and in the end get next to nothing done.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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Real estate
Home builders, sellers optimistic about 2011 The community saw modest increases in housing values over the past year. by Teija Beck
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The past year has been a good one for home buyers, builders, and sellers alike in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “2009 was a very bad year for housing sales, because of the global economic downturn,” said Peter Simpson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. “But in 2010, we saw a resurgence in consumer confidence, which translated into higher housing starts.” There were many more jobs created in the construction industry last year in the region, Simpson noted, pointing to stats
Grief has no timeline
that say between January and November, construction began on 404 houses in Maple Ridge. That’s a 29 per cent hike over 2009. However, in Pitt Meadows, there were fewer starts. “In Pitt Meadows, activity there isn’t strong at the best of times,” Simpson said. For instance, in 2009 there were 34 housing starts, compared to 14 in 2010. Simpson predicted home renovations would be a growth area in Pitt Meadows in the future, as houses age and require upgrading. While there wasn’t much new construction in Pitt Meadows, the City did see an increase in housing prices. According to Jas Sandher, a realtor with Royal LePage, housing prices increased by about six per cent in Pitt Meadows and about three per cent in Maple Ridge. “Generally [prices] have been stable,”
Troy Landreville,/TIMES
Construction was underway on a single-family home in Maple Ridge in November.
Sandher said. “There’s been a slight increase, maybe one per cent increase over the Lower Mainland. But in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in particular there have been increases in housing prices.” For developer Rob Grimm, principal
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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Adoption
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portive,” said Amy. “They pretty much gave me a home.” Amy said she has not seen her parents since she left about five years ago and she is not sure she even wants to. “Sometimes I feel like I should,” she said, “but I don’t really like looking back. by Amy Judd I think I don’t have many pleasant memajudd@mrtimes.com ories [of them].” Amy, who has asked for her last named She admitted that she would like to see not to be published, came to Maple Ridge how they are doing, but said she would from China when she was seven, although like to see her grandparents more as she her parents had already been living here lived with them until she came to Canada. since she was born. When she was approached by Susan She said she never got along with her and Rick to come and live with them, parents (she is an only child), and when Amy was naturally hesitant to do so. she was 16 she ran away “It was really difficult to from home and got put open up. Because of my “Twenty-oneinto foster care. background it was hard for year-olds need “It was just a really tradme to rely on people,” she families too. They itional way of growing up,” said. said Amy, “and my dad Amy just thought that need to know was physically abusive.” if she could make it one someone loves them more year she would be A year later Amy unconditionally.” got a summer job at out of the system and be the Adoptive Family on her own. Susan Association of BC through “I think I was so clueless which she met Susan and as to how I was going to Rick, the local couple who would eventufinance myself,” she laughed. “Susan and ally take Amy in and hope to adopt her Rick really filled a gap that I didn’t know officially soon. existed.” “Every year we’ve had the formal ‘do Amy now calls them mom and dad. you want to be adopted soon’ talk,” said “Twenty-one-year-olds need families Susan. “And last time we asked her she too,” said Susan. “They need to know thought maybe this summer when she is someone loves them unconditionally.” finished school.” Susan told the TIMES that both her and Amy is now 21 and in her fourth year of Rick feel tremendously lucky to know an accounting degree at York University. Amy. She already has a job lined up at KPMG, a “We feel like we have been given a financial company, at one of their Toronto huge gift,” she said, “we love her to bits.” locations, an accomplishment Amy is not Someday Amy thinks she wants to sure she would have had without her adopt a child of her own. “I’d at least like adoptive family. to mentor someone,” she said, “and help “They’ve been very helpful, very supchange their future.”
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Insight
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We had been walking home after enjoying a play at the theatre and had stopped to rest awhile in the fragrantly scented garden for the blind, when we saw and heard the crash. Alan It sounded like two boxes Woodland meeting, as the car hit a big plane tree, quivered for a Here and There moment and then leapt backwards to end up facing in the opposite direction from which it had come quickly out of the long, curving tree-lined road. It was small and black like my friend Jimmy’s car. I ran some distance to the nearest house, stayed long enough to be sure they had a phone and that they would use it, and then came back to the side of the road and the tree and what was waiting there. I am not going to describe what that was. That is not the purpose of today’s article. What I want to do is to write about ordinary people in less than ordinary situations; how where you are, and what you are doing and thinking, may suddenly be changed. On this particular fine late summer evening we had been walking slowly. We were friends, students at a local college of art and literature. The play we had enjoyed was a complex one that left us with much to discuss. We had already agreed that if we went back to see it again we would probably have more unanswered questions than we had right now. As we walked beneath the trees that met high above our heads, enjoying the floodlit banks of flowers that lined the footpaths on either side, we were not surprised to find that our views of the meaning of the play were often quite different. At the accident scene, when the police arrived and asked us if we had seen what had happened, we said yes, and that we would wait to tell what we had seen and that we would be in the garden. As we waited, partly to get over the shock of what had happened so suddenly out of a quiet late summer evening, and the sad confusion inside the car, we talked of what we had witnessed and how we had done so and, even as we were talking, so short a time after the event, we began to wonder whether what each of us thought had happened had really happened. Who saw it first? Did we see it first or did we hear it? We had been discussing the play, our eyes and minds elsewhere. Did we only look towards the road when we heard what I thought was a sound like boxes coming together? What about the car quivering and then leaping backwards away from the tree some moments after the collision — did we really see that? Each of us? And then we realized the similarities between our reaction to the play and this real-life event. Just as we had difficulty knowing what had happened on the stage, we were also having difficulty now. It was bewildering. There we sat in the lamp-lit night, conscious of the heady fragrance of the flowers around us, aware of the activity on the road a mere 100 feet away as the lights flashed and the official helpers did their careful work, and neither of us was sure that what we thought we had seen and heard less than half an hour ago really happened the way we thought it had. We were not sure. And we were the only witnesses.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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January 22
❚ Ridge Meadows Hospital is looking for volunteers and will offer information sessions at 1 and 2 p.m. Find out if volunteering in health care is right for you. For more information, call 604466-7911 or email rmh.volunteerservices@fraserhealth.ca.
January 22
❚ Mezzo-soprano Susan Platts from the U.K., together with pianist Rena Sharon, will perform at the Candlelight Series of the Maple Ridge Music Society at 23575 124th Ave. at 8 p.m. Admission is $30. For more information call 604-467-3162.
January 23
❚ The Pitt Meadows Museum’s first 2011 Museum Sunday program is “Goop” starting at 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to make goop and other slimy stuff in any one of a variety of colours. For more information contact the museum at 604-465-4322 or email pittmeadowsmuseum@ telus.net. The museum is at 12294 Harris Rd.
January 24
❚ Bluegrass Music Circle will be held at the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts, 12229 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This bi-weekly gettogether includes old-time fiddle, banjo and mandolin music. Learn about the instruments, about bluegrass/old-time country styles,
tunes and etiquette. Bring your own instrument to play along, learn new techniques and share your own skills. The sessions are led by local bluegrass musician Denis LeClerc, founding member of the Alouette River Band. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Rob, 604467-6613 or 778-230-0543.
Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. The guild encourages visitors, guests and new or potential members to join in. Besides spinners and weavers, they welcome felters, knitters, basketmakers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, call Marie at 604-462-9059.
titioner group. The first session, Clear Mind, Energized Body, will show how to create balance in life by exploring physical and emotional health with personal trainer Kelly O’Halloran and reiki master Pat Bader. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604467-7417.
January 25
January 24
❚ The Meadowridge Knights will hold their annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary School. Everyone is welcome.
❚ Fraser Valley Rhodo Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall, 22279 116th Ave., off the Haney Bypass. This small club welcomes new members. Everyone is welcome to join them to hear Garth Wedemire speak about To M.A.R.S and Back.
January 25
❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library will offer a four-part series called the Wellness Connection on Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 25 at 7 p.m. Wellness Connection is a locally based wellness prac-
January 25
❚ Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will meet at
Pitt Meadows Library
❚ The Mumble Jumble Storytimes takes place Tuesdays from Jan. 25 to April 12 (except March 22) 11-11:30 a.m., and Thursday from Jan. 27 to April 14 (except March 24) 11-11:30 a.m. The same program will run on both days. Drop in, no registration required.
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January 25
❚ Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or do you already know how, but want to meet other teen knitters? Then drop by the Maple Ridge Public Library with your yarn and needles for a chance to do both. For Grades 8 and up; no registration necessary. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604467-7417.
❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library is offering Peek-aBook, a special baby storytime for babies 0-18 months, every Monday from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. until May 16. Parents are invited to stay and visit with other parents and babies at the end of each program. Info: 604-467-7417. • For full listings, visit www.mrtimes.com, click “Community”
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❚ As part of gymnastics week Quantum Gymnastics Centre will do demonstrations at Haney Place Mall. On Jan. 22 there will be shows at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for all club members to show why they love gymnastics. after the show there will be a free play area set up so local children can also participate. The play area will also be open on Jan. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact June Booth at 604-783-4709.
BUST CRIME… The Ridge-Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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“No Payments Until Spring 2011” (90 day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2011 and remaining 2010 Kia models on approved credit (O.A.C.). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. 0% purchase financing available on select remaining 2010 and 2011 Kia models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). 0% purchase financing available on all remaining 2010 and 2011 Kia Rio, Rio5 models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). 2011 Kia Forte 182 Bi-weekly payments of $99 based on the selling price of $17,595 over an 60/84 term @ 1.9% interest cost of borrowing $1200 and the residual is $5700 OAC, 2011 KIA Sportage 182 Bi-weekly payments of $146 based on the selling price of $23795 over a 60/84 term @ 3.9% interest cost of borrowing is $3400 and the residual is $8200 OAC. 2011 Kia SOUL 182 Bi-Weekly payments of $109 based on the selling price of $17795 over a 60/84 term @ 1.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $1200 and the residual is $5800 OAC, 2011 Kia Sorento 182 biweekly payments of $144 based on the selling price of $25795 over a 60/84 term @ 1.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $1700 and the residual is $8200 OAC., 2011 Kia Sedona 182 biweekly payments of $172 based on the selling price of $29,795 over a 60/84 term @1.49% interest the cost of borrowing is $1600 and the residual is $9800 OAC. 2010 Forte LX Plus 182 bi-weekly payments of $159.00 based on the selling price of $25,000 over an 84 month term @ 0.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $672.00 and the residual is $8048.00 plus HST OAC 2011 Soul $2,000 Cash Savings , 2011 Sorento $4100 cash savings and the 2011 Forte $1250 cash savings is applicable only to base models... 5 Years of free oil changes is good for 3 oil changes per year if all regular service work is performed at Applewood kia in Surrey and applies to financed vehicles only. See dealer for complete details. These prices are net of all Kia Canada and Applewood Kia incentives and does not apply to fi nanced 2011 Sorento vehicles. These prices do not include taxes, license, fees, paint charges, battery and tire levy or air conditioning levy. These offers are not combinable. All offers include all Credits and manufacturer credits. See dealer for details. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated Some restrictions may apply.All offers are OAC..Offer ends January 31st, 2011.
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Friday, January 21, 2011
WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? Here’s where you can recycle them safely and free of charge in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge:
Pitt Meadows Bottle & Return-It Depot 19090 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows (604) 465-2866
Ridge Meadows Recycling 10092 – 236th Street, Maple Ridge (604) 463-5545
WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (ESABC) PROGRAM? ESABC is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the producers and retailers of electronics in British Columbia to provide a province wide recycling system for unwanted electronics.
ISN’T IT IMPORTANT TO REUSE BEFORE RECYCLING? While the program is designed to manage unwanted electronic products that have exhausted their reuse potential, we strongly encourage users to first reuse their products. If you choose to donate to a charity, make sure you have backed up your data and wiped your drives clean prior to donation.
WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM? Effective July 1, 2010, the following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems.
HOW ARE ELECTRONICS RECYCLED? Electronics collected for recycling are sent to approved primary recyclers in North America. They are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of new products.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Grand opening
New core building for credit union
by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
After months of construction and anticipation, the doors of the new Westminster Savings branch opened this week. This new location, which is the largest branch with the most members, offers more space, 20 new private offices and an enviable downtown location. “Westminster Savings has been operating in
Maple Ridge for many years and we now have over 10,000 local community members,” said Barry Forbes, Westminster Savings’ president and chief executive officer. “We are excited to be a
part of the great transformation that is taking place in the downtown core.” The previous building was about 40 years old, and senior branch manager Paul Pederzini told the TIMES last month that the
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The waiting area of the new Westminster Savings downtown branch.
new building moves the company into the future. “When you step inside our new branch you can expect our financial experts to provide personalized banking solutions in a friendly, approachable and professional environment,” he said. The new branch offers a full range of services, including day-to-day banking, mortgages, financial planning, commercial loans, cash management and merchant services. The new credit union is located at 22415 Lougheed Hwy., at the corner of Lougheed and 224th Street.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Sports
Hockey
Playing a woman’s game in a man’s world
Local grad Lauren Mallo plays on a partial scholarship at Buffalo State College.
Mallo has been branching out in her playing style this season, as she usually plays defence, but her coach has put her in a more forward position lately. “I’m getting more goals this year,” she said. by Amy Judd Despite the pressure of ajudd@mrtimes.com attending school, along with hockey practice and games, Lauren Mallo, 19, knows that Mallo appreciates the busy-ness there is a more limited future of it all. for professional women hockey “As long as you know how players than men, but she is hoping that will change soon as to manage your time, it’s fine,” she said. interest in the sport is growing. “It keeps us from partying,” “You always want to go furshe laughed, “and it’s way easther in hockey,” she said, “and ier to make friends, especially there is what they call a professional women’s hockey league,” when you have a team to lean on.” but the road there Mallo is is a tough one. active even “Obviously “Obviously still men’s hockwhen she still men’s ey is dominant and I don’t is not on hockey is the ice, as dominant and think that will ever change.” she loves to I don’t think Lauren Mallo run, go for that will ever walks, and change,” she has recently said. discovered the health benefits For Mallo however, hockey of yoga. has afforded her so much joy With a hockey crush on Alex and opportunity, it will always Ovechkin, Mallo likes to watch be a part of her life. hockey in her spare time and She started skating when she appreciates the way Ovechkin was about 10 years old. She “gets away with stuff” on the first strapped on figure skates but that did not pique her inter- ice. She may be able to take some est. Next she tried her hand at ringette and eventually was per- tips from him as the Bengals suaded to join the Meadowridge battle their opponents for the Barracudas as her mom’s friend remainder of their season. They are currently sitting in was president at the time. seventh place in the league and “I could keep up with the Mallo wants them to get to the skating,” Mallo said of her early days, “but I could barely handle playoffs, “and to win our first playoff game at least,” she said. the puck.” The top seven teams make As she continued through it to playoffs, so Mallo knows high school she developed her they have to work hard to move skills and now studies biology only up and not down. and plays hockey on a partial “We should have stolen a few scholarship for the Buffalo State more points,” she said of their Bengals. past games, “but we are still in “I’m hoping to go into somea good position to make it.” thing with animals,” she said.
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Sign up for camp Precision Soccer camps run during spring break and the summer, and registration is now open to everyone wanting to hone skills or kick a ball for the first time. • More online www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Joyce Simons
Riley Glemnitz was chosen for the All-Star game in San Diego.
Glemnitz a star Riley Glemnitz was one of the sophmore boys lacrosse players who travelled down to San Diego, Calif., a the first weekend of January to wrap up the 2010 fall season with the Adrenaline Challenge. Co-head coach, Brent Hoskins, said the team had a great tournament. • More online www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Ramblers win The MRSS Ramblers girls senior basketball team continued its winning streak with a 79 -38 win against the Fleetwood Dragons. The girls scored high in all four quarters. • More online www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Send in your scores to ajudd@mrtimes.com
Lauren Mallo is expanding her skills this season and playing a more forward position.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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Carrier of the week Playing for a spot in the provincials Mitchell Currie (left) and Kodie Rae swept a stone thrown by teammate Adam Martens down the ice during a game at the Golden Ears Winter Club against Langley on Saturday afternoon.
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Hockey
Barracudas meet Blues
The Meadowridge Barracudas female midget 1 hockey team got a special treat when they played in California. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
When some members of the St. Louis Blues hockey team came to watch the Meadowridge Barracudas play part of their game, manager Annette Fox said the girls were very intimidated. The female midget 1 hockey team were playing in the Blues’ practice arena as part of a tournament, and Fox said that when one of the Barracudas got hurt, the
St. Louis Blues’ trainer offered his assistance, and the young team were able to pose for pictures in the NHL’s dressing room. They even attracted the attention of Blues player T.J. Oshie, who Fox said was kind enough to change out of his practice jersey into his team jersey and pose for pictures with the girls. He even gave them a motivational speech so they could take his message to the ice. The Barracudas played against teams from Guelph, Ont., Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, and made it as far as the semifinals before they were knocked out.
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A group of Maple Ridge residents, including the Carricks, Hayes, and Whites, recently visited Yellowstone Park. A few of these local travellers, Jean and Don Carrick, along with Raija White, stopped at the landmark sign to have their picture taken holding a copy of The TIMES.
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Birthday Greetings
Louise Pelton Turns 90 on January 27th.
Happy 90th birthday! Lots of love, your family.
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General Employment
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PITT MEADOWS GUIDELINES POLICY F09(1990) Calls for the flooding of the drainage system in the wet months of March and October and it is also done in November. The float switch settings at the pump stations are too high so that the pumps cycle 3 feet above some lands drainage systems. The drain pipes of these rural lands are submerged by the City in October and remain that way. The property owners pay for drainage with a drainage utility and receive flooding in return. 21 years is too long. People need to demand an end to this damage to get it to stop.
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General Employment
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Health Care
ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports and Oncology needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html
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Retail Sales
Now Hiring Part-Time
Meat Cutter / Manager
req’d for the fresh meat dept in grocery store. Candidate must have past experience and knowledge in related industry. Job will be handling fresh meat & deli dept (cutting carcasses, marinating and dressing meats, making sausages and hamburgers). Demonstrated excellent people skills are required. Also looking for a: Produce Manager Email resumes to: apply@thegofresh.com
WELCOME WAGON
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours.
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offers part-time career opportunity in Maple Ridge. Must have vehicle & computer/ typewriter. 604-596-8577.
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Retail sales/customer service help for Classic Games & Billiards. Valid driver’s licence an asset. Some heavy lifting. Starts at: $11/hour. Fax resume: 604-539-9895 classicbilliards@telus.net
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Trades/Technical
GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the right person. Pro-Line Construction Materials Ltd is a leading supplier of construction materials. We are currently looking for a qualified full time Hiab or Stiff Boom operator in our Chilliwack and Surrey branches . We offer a competitive hourly wage as well as benefits and a RRSP Plan. Please fax resumes to 604-596-4559 Attn: Andy Mrak or apply in person to 13385 ComberWay, Surrey
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For Sale Miscellaneous
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Fuel
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3508
Garage Sale
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Cats
CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310
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604-859-7540
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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !
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3508
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Dogs
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Education
FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Maple Ridge: Feb 12 or Mar 12 Coquitlam: Feb 5 or 26 Also Bby • Van • Rcmd • Sry Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice
BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-533-3524 BLUE NOSE PITBULLS to loving home. 1 male, 5 females, $550 (M), $750 (F). 604-968-3123 BOXER CKC reg show champion lines, 1 flashy brindle m, chip/ wormed/shots. 604-987-0020
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FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.
JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587
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Money to Loan
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Feed & Hay
LOCAL HAY FOR SALE $4 PER BALE 604-465-8474
Horses
CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607
Cares! The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
604.777.5046
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Mortgages
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES Having difficulty obtaining Financing?
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Body Work
MAGGIE’S MASSAGE Full body, call for appt. Seniors discount. 778-808-1063
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Escort Services
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HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full /Part time positions available - Will train. On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST!
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PUPPIES AMERICAN Bulldog/ German shepherd 7 wks, healthy, no shots $325 obo 778-862-3568
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Career Services/ Job Search
BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER with the IEWP (TM) online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive fullcolour texts, DVD’s, assignments, and personal tutoring. FREE BROCHURE! 1-800-267-1829 www.qceventplanning.com
#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com
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3510 BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Vet checked and ready to go. $950/each. Langley. 778-241-5504
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Business Opps/ Franchises
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Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! ■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!
Want to work with animals and get paid to do it?
POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. First shots, dewormed, dew claws. $950+. 604-581-2544
POODLE/SCHNAUZER X Shots, deworming, ready to go. doc’d tails, declaw. 604-951-6890
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Education
PIT BULL puppies male & female 1st shots, dewormed $350. View parents. Phone 604-701-1587
604-724-7652
#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program
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Dogs
P/B CHIHUAHUAS, 8wks old, Super tiny, black, orange & white. $325 obo... 778-862-3568
Find it in the calssifieds! P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls PIT BULL Pups. Pb Blue Nose, M & F, ready to go. $600 Pls Leave Message 604-819-6006
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Apt/Condos
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Condos/ Townhouses
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Chilliwack
OWN YOUR 2 br condo for under $100,000 in Chwk. Suzanne Mills 604-316-5169 or Rosie Binsted 604-703-8350 @ 1% Realty Ltd.
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Richmond
RICHMOND $488,000, S. view, hi rise, best layout, balcony, hardwood floor, S/S appls, 2 pkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7102 Mac Realty
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W.End/Down/ Yaletown
Coal Harbour $296,900 412-1333 West Georgia Sleek, Contemporary Studio. View website for floorplans, pictures and times. www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974
6008-30
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Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf gr lev T/H, patio. $178,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810
Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk! Call Chris today (604) 786-4663
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www.bcforeclosures.com 4 BR home from $18,000 down $1,800/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock
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Industrial/ Commercial
Great Investment Ppty Chilliwack 6100sf character bldg. Use rental areas/Community Ctre/mfg/retail/ club/church. $657,000. Remax Marina Williams • 1-800-226-8693
6035 $99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Open House Sat/Sun 2-4PM 505-9th st, immaculate 620sf 1br top fl condo $137,900 778-231-1926 id5251 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234
Surrey
Sat Jan 22, 12-2pm #66-15155 62A Ave, 3 BR T/H, 3lvl, 2ba, 4 yrs, nr amens, quick sale, $335K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030
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COQ CTR, 2 BR 2 ba, fully reno’d, top flr, corner, view apt at Lakeside. Lrg deck, u/grnd prkg, $1400 incls cable & amens. N/P & N/S. Available Feb 1. 604-937-7198 or 604-220-6098
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Okanagen/ Interior
KELOWNA EXEC. 6 bdrm/7 bath completely furnished w/o rancher entertainers dream; 4 bdrms have ensuites, stunning lake/city/ mountain views. Gorgeous landscaping, sauna & salt pool. $1.5M. 1-877-762-7831
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COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCE transit, Douglas College. Brand NEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BR Condo, beautiful granite counts, ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1 sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellent amens: fitness area, sauna/steam room. $1150. Avail now / Feb 1. Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439
401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490
Damaged Home! Older Home! Difficulty Selling! Call us first! No Fees! No Risks! 604-626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
office: 604 936-1225
BBY, LOUGHEED Mall, across from WalMart, 2 BR, 2 full baths, 2 balcony, in ste w/d, 2 u/g parking, granite counter tops, s/s appls, N/s, N/p, refs req’d, $1490/mo incls hot water, Feb 1. for viewing call Al 778-997-4786
415 Westview St, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261
BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237
KING ALBERT COURT
BBY METROTOWN 1 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-434-3455
Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
BBY N. bright, spac, 2 BR + den, top flr, N/s, N/p, $1300/mo, avail Feb 1, cls to Lougheed Mall, Skytrain, SFU. Call 604-351-3215
Find one in the Classifieds To advertise call 604-630-3300
office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789
1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
Cancer June 21-July 22: Secrets, depths, sexual urges, subconscious nudges, large finances, net worth, other people’s money and resources – these fill the weeks ahead. Research, look beneath surface appearances. Love vows or business agreements are one thing; commitment to share, delivering the funds, is another. Now it’s commitment time. You either get deeper, or break off. Tackle errands Sunday morning. Home, kids and security, nature and nutrition capture your attention this eve to Tuesday. Romance has a bit of a rough ride mid-week. Still, joy exists! Tackle chores Friday/Saturday – you succeed! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on relationships, relocation, contracts, negotiations, opportunities and opposition. Emotions intensify; there’s little middle ground. Love and hate swirl. Your romantic sensors are fine-tuned, and luck flows into all communications. In short, you might fall in love now or soon, or heal a valuable, longterm bond. This week isn’t the easiest, or the hardest. Communications, travel succeed Sunday p.m. to Tuesday. Recuperate, rest mid-week. Various frictions arise, perhaps with a partner. Be diplomatic. Romance, creativity, luck soar Thursday night to Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A time of great change is upon you. It might affect where you live. It’s lucky, and occurs now to early June. During the same period, your romantic, creative and child-oriented projects/links will tread water – that gives you the time and focus to concentrate on this change. It is the first of two steps – the second one occurs November to July 2012. That second one won’t be so much lucky as “telling,” perhaps hectic, certainly filled with determination. Make your move soon. Invest, commit, seek sexual intimacy, change your lifestyle. Thursday night to Saturday holds clues!
Apt/Condos
NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BR 621 Colburne, New West, $715/mo, Available Feb 1, no pets. Call 604-454-4540
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768
Duplexes - Rent
BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. Ns/np. Immed. 604-253-0168
6540
Houses - Rent
2 BR, older, central M. Ridge, huge fenced yard, $800+hydro, refs. pet ok, 604-761-5860 3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597
JUNIPER COURT
BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867
Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Tackle chores Sunday – be safe with tools, electricity. This eve to Tuesday afternoon brings happy, flirty, friendly relationships. Don’t be argumentative Monday. Though mid-week tempts you toward research, investments or sexual intimacy, or nudges you to make a commitment to a person or lifestyle, you’d be wise to wait. Your future will develop best if right now you are social, if you play, plan and dream. Rewards come from past efforts, not present ones. Gentle, mellow love and understanding, travel and legal success float in late Thursday night through Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Legal matters might slow now to June, particularly those involving work, health or machinery. So might far travel, religious projects and higher studies – in these, “revisit old haunts.” For instance, you’ll succeed in school if you resurrect an old project or study subjects you’ve studied before. Sunday afternoon to Tuesday brings work and health concerns. The weeks ahead reward ambition, so plunge into tasks. Relationships can be irksome midweek. Be diplomatic; don’t push your own agenda. Secrets, depths, sexual attractions and finances – all luckily – fill Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The weeks ahead beneficially emphasize higher learning, legal affairs, far travel, cultural involvements/rituals and gentle love. Sleep in Sunday morning. This eve to Tuesday brings romantic situations, pleasure and beauty, passion and risk. Your creative juices flow. Gambling, however, might hurt your bank account. Reject investments for now. (Until June, new investments are ill advised. Stick with those already in the works.) Work and health issues arrive late Tuesday through Thursday. Good and bad luck are mixed, so just plod ahead. Relationships excite, reward Friday/Saturday!
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COQ. 1 BR $800, Avail Now/ Feb 1, incls heat, parking. Call 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249 COQ. CENTRE . Obelisk Tower, New 1 BR & Den, 7 appls, f/p, sec prkg. Gym/amens. By bus. $999. Now/Feb. NS/NP. 604-724-0298
Call Kristen today (604) 812-3718
Sun Jan 23, 2-4pm, 6963 Victoria Dr, 2 BR + den condo, 2ba, nr amens, seller motivated, $320K Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458
Apt/Condos
Friday, January 21, 2011
1300 King Albert, Coq
office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288
NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $715/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Avail February 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.
Call 604-521-2884
3 BR w/full bsmt, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, ns, 1 pet ok, avail Mar 1, $1450+utils, 604-467-5691
COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor of house. Ns/np. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 applis. $1450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077
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Office/Retail Rent
RESTAURANT for lease/sale! M. Ridge restaurant. Fully equip’d, ready to open, was lic. for 43 seats, offices: 269sf - 624sf 604-462-8164 or 604-339-5899
6595
Shared Accommodation
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Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 778-216-1727 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $585 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Now. Call 778-846-5275
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Suites/Partial Houses
PITT MEADOWS 5br, 3 bath home, ns, np, $1500 +DDeposit, +utils. Avail now. 604-465-1997
2 BDRM, 1 Full Bath, Great West Maple Ridge location. Beautifully finished 1yr old bright grnd level suite. $1000/mth incls utils, d/w, w/d, cable & internet. No pets, ns. 604-831-3487 Avail now.
POCO, Mary Hill. Spac 3 BR upper flr, f/p, priv w/d, big deck, f/yard. Ns/np. $1,295/mo + 2⁄3 util. In CDS. Nr West Coast Express + schools. Immed. 604-945-4835
2 BR, sept ent, large, fully furn, off 240th. n/s, n/p. incl hydro. $1295. Avail Immediately 604-476-1335
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Domestic
1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223
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Parts & Accessories
4 AUDI RIMS. Spec size is 235/45R17. Will fit 225/45R17 or 255/45R17. FIT FOLLOWING VEHICLES: All A3, A5, A6, A8 or TT models. All S4 models to 2008. S6 models 2007-2009. S8 models 2007-2009. A4 - ONLY 2WD. 4 Alloy Rims & 20 Stainless Lug Nuts = $2867 retail. Mint condition $795 OBO 604-220-2269
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RENTALS Suites/Partial Houses
BBY, Central. Lrg 3 BR, 2 baths, f/p, priv w/d, c/port. Exc cond. $1350 + ½ util. Small pet ok. N/s. Near BCIT, SFU, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail now. 604-298-6874
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $1000/mo incls utils, Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ Lrg 1 BR + Office, sh’d W/D. Nr SFU. $850 incls utils/cbl/net NS. Avail Immed. 778-232-6359 COQ Mallardville, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, 1000 sqft, new enste w/d, $890 + utils, Feb 1. 604-761-2181
BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1100 sq ft. Radiant heat, shared laundry. Near schools & bus. Immed. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY Gov’t Rd area, 2 BR glvl ste, $900 incl util/cbl, ns/np, avail Now, nr skytn/SFU, 604 420-6451 BBY, N. 2 BR upper lvl, mtn & city view, lrg deck, n/p, $830 + utils. Also 1 BR bsmt, $680 incls utils. Priv w/d. Immed. 604-951-8632
COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $950 incl util. Ns/Np, Now. 604-291-2090
CUTE, 1BR cottage, W. M Ridge, share yard, no wd, small pet ok, Feb 1 or 15, $750, 604-753-8297
KANAKA CREEK, MRidge, 2 BR bsmt ste, sh’d W/D. Feb 1. $950 incls utls/cbl/net. 604-341-7865 BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, f/bath, priv laundry. 1000 sf. $1150/mo + util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-299-6470
COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail Feb 1st. 778-688-2594
COQ CENTRE. 1 BR condo, grd/ lvl. 700 sq ft. 7 applis, jet tub, gas f/p, u/g prkg, large patio. Ns/np. $850/mo. Nr WC Exp. & Douglas College. Feb 1st. 604-942-5641
Sports & Imports
2001 NISSAN Altima GXE 2.4 l auto, ac, pwr group, 107 k, $4,700 obo. Call 604-826-1354
Two Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle
2003 HYUNDAI Tiburon for Sale. Red, 5spd, V6, Black leather and sunroof. New Stereo. 17in winter tires included as well as all seasons. Approx 150km. Asking $8000 OBO. Please contact 604-792-9694 or 604-819-8501
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M. RIDGE/WHONNOCK, lovely new above ground 1 br in newer sub division, incld all utils, suits quiet ns, np $700, 604-462-0836 MAPLE RIDGE 4 br upper lvl, nr schools, shops, bus $1250+utils, Feb. 1st. ns, np, 604-808-5046
Suites/Partial Houses
NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR, Priv ent. Shared w/d. N/S, N/P, Nr bus & Skytrain. $725 incls hydro/heat. Avail Now. Call 604-307-9350, leave message
NEW WEST, Queensborough. Clean & spac. 1 BR. Ns/np. $650 incl hydrol. Near bus, park, shops, schools. Avail now. 604-306-3057 PITT MEADOWS 2 br, f/p, d/w, incl ldry, hydro/gas, ns, nr WC Express, $1,100 604-465-1138 PITT MEADOWS, 2 br main flr. nr amens, own entry, ns, np, $800 + 1/3 utils, now, ref’s, 604-460-0638 POCO 2 BR bsmt. Ns/np. Avail now, $800 incls utils, no w/d, 604-941-9702 or 604-945-3476
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Townhouses Rent
Blinds & Draperies
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Carpentry
MAPLE RIDGE Brookside Gardens
MISSION, 1BDRM ste on quiet cul-de-sac located near U.F.V. Walking distance to transit. Appls include f/s, d/w, w/d. $750/mth inclds cble/utils. Damage deposit $375. Ref’s req’d. Avail Immed 778-828-6475
3 BR with finished basement, newly renovated, carport, 5 appl, w/d, Avail now/Feb 1, ★Pets Welcome ★ $1400 + utilities
NEW WEST, Queensborough. 1 BR, sep ent, shared lndry, n/s, n/p, full bath, incls hydro & cbl, $650, nr bus & Wal-Mart, Avail Feb1. 778-988-8898 lve msg.
POCO 2 BR T/H $775/mo & $815/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034
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Excavating
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Flooring/ Refinishing
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Landscaping
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Painting/ Wallpaper
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