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Olson on death bed For father of victim, it’s the end of a harrowing ordeal by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter Corrections Canada has confirmed that serial child killer Clifford Robert Olson is dying from cancer. Known as the Beast of B.C., the 71-year-old Olson was transferred from a Quebec prison to a hospital in Laval earlier this week and may have just days to live. For Ray King, whose son Ray King Jr. was murdered by Olson, hearing of Olson’s pending demise was welcome. “He is going to die and it will be over. I will try and put him out of my mind, but I can’t put my son out of my mind,” said the Maple Ridge resident, who would prefer little attention be paid to Olson’s impending death from cancer. Over several months from 1980-81, Olson abducted, raped and murdered eight girls and three boys aged between nine and 18. See Olson, p14

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Pet trackers Al Maclellan and his bloodhound Jed track lost pets. See story, p8.

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Liberal regional director Marion Keys heaps praise on the current city councillor for recently winning the May Brown Award, which recognizes a member of the B.C. Liberal Party “who has performed tirelessly as a community and civic leader.” “We need more politicians in this world like this,” said Keys. “John doesn’t bend with the wind; he has a strong moral compass. He would be a great mayor for Pitt Meadows.” Showing off one’s political leanings is unusual for Pitt Meadows

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strengths. It doesn’t hurt to have friendships with B.C. Liberal bigwigs, including Premier Christy Clark, he noted. “It gives you an ear,” said Becker, who door-knocked for Clark during her campaign to become MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey. “She knows who I am. I’ve built some credibility and it’s not just politically, it’s because I work hard. Therefore, when I say that Pitt Meadows needs something, these people know that I am serious about it.” See Becker, p15

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Gerry Willms, who graduated from Pitt secondary in 1969 and now teachers there, sits in front of a display case honouring the occasion.

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erri Willms brims with pride as she walks the halls of her former and now current high school.

Back when she was known as Gerri Laseur, Willms was a student at Pitt Meadows Secondary School. “Class of 1969,” she says. Today, 50 years after the school first opened, she is a teacher at the school that so many Pitt Meadows residents have come to know so well. Next Friday, Sept. 30, the school will celebrates its 50th birthday. For long-time Pitt Meadows residents like Willms, the school has been a centre-piece for their community. “It’s really so much more than just a building,” she says. “We’re celebrating the whole community. They are one and the same.” It is the city’s only high school, and one with a proud tradition. Willms is helping organize the day-long festivities next Friday.

The school has been dolled up for the occasion. Display cases are packed with school memorabilia, yellowed textbooks and artifacts from years past. When the school opened in 1961, it was home to just 300 students in Grades 7 to 10. In 1964, the first class of graduates received their Dogwoods, and today the school is home to 1,062 students. The school has undergone numerous renovations in the past 50 years, adding a science wing, a new gym, a second floor, as well as the school’s new all-weather artificial turf field, which opened last year. The school has also been the incubator for a host of students who have gone on to fame and fortune, including race car driver Greg Moore, NHLers Brendan Morrison and Brandon Yip, and actress Molly Parker. Principal Dennis Dickson says the anniversary is a great opportunity to honour the many teachers who have spent decades at the school, teaching a generation of Pitt Meadows’ best and brightest. “We have a number of teachers who have been here for 20, 30 years,” he says. “I think

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it says a lot about a school that many of them have been here as long as they have.” French teacher and decorated basketball coach Rich Goulet first came to the school in 1979, when it was less than half the size it is now. His first impressions of the school were not positive. “It seemed like the students seemed to be running things,” he says. “For the first two years I really questioned why I came here.” However, that quickly changed, he says, and thanks to support from the school’s administration and teachers, the school transformed itself into a well-respected academic and athletics school. As for the school’s sporting reputation, much of that can be credited to Goulet’s tireless work as a coach and athletic director. “When I was hired, the principal asked me to win him a provincial basketball championship in five years,” Goulet recalls. Goulet and his Marauders did it in four, winning the B.C. AA championship in 1983. In addition to the many teachers that have helped formed the fabric of the school, also critical have been the large number of com-

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See video online @ mapleridgenews.com. • For more information about Pitt Meadows secondary’s 50th anniversary celebrations on Friday, Sept. 30, visit http://schools.sd42.ca/pmss/pmss-turns-50/.

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munity volunteers. You just have to look at the number of former students who decide to volunteer their time and come back to the school to help coach the school’s sports teams, says Dickson. “It’s never been about the walls, but the people inside them,” he says. “Their commitment speaks volumes.” The school is holding a birthday ceremony with awards for students and invited guests only at 9:30 before school is dismissed early at 11:30 a.m. From 1 to 7 p.m. there will be an open house with tours of the school, and dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., served in the multi-purpose room. Capping off the day will a football game between the Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys’ football team and Burnaby’s Moscrop secondary, under the lights at 7:30 p.m. Graduates, ex-students, and community members are welcome to attend.

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Mood in House quieter, but that may change: MP by P hil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter The waves of goodwill and partisan antagonism sweep back and forth across the House of Commons in Ottawa. While the mood in the House on the hill Wednesday was warm and fuzzy, commemorating the late NDP leader Jack Layton, Pitt Meadows-Maple RidgeMission MP Randy Kamp says that could change. With the first majority Conservative government (166 seats vs. the NDP’s 103) in Ottawa since the days of Brian Mulroney in the 1980s, Kamp says for now, the atmosphere is quieter. “I’m not sure if it feels any different. It’s certainly not as raucous.”

sures that we’re putting in place creates criminals, but it does keep them in jail longer. “Most Canadians agree with that approach, that people in jail should be in jail.” The legislation is called the Safe Streets and Communities Act and will also target terrorism. Key parts: • increased jail terms for offences against children, as well as the introduction of two new offences; • tougher terms for possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking, including mandatory jail of six months for those growing six or more marijuana plants for the purpose of trafficking; • eliminating house arrest, or conditional sentencing, for serious or violent crimes; • allowing victims to participate in parole hearings; • allowing the court to look at a youth’s

Kamp added he’s not sure if that’s because there’s a majority government, “or we all decided to be nicer to each other.” Wednesday also saw the introduction of the Conservatives’ big crime bill, lumping some of the party’s earlier law and order issues into a single, major piece of legislation. The bills were all previously introduced and are now back to fulfill a campaign promise that the Conservatives would pass them within the first 100 days in office. “So none of these are new. We’re just keeping that promise,” Kamp said. While critics say the legislation is moving Canada towards an American style-system of jailing more people, Kamp disagrees. “I think our policy is quite different than the Americans. “None of these mea-

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other, non-judicial history when passing sentence – it also would be mandatory for the Crown to seek an adult sentence for youths convicted of serious crimes (mur- Kamp der, aggravated sexual assault); • another measure directed at youth would make it easier to jail if they were involved in reckless behaviour, even though no one was hurt Rosenau (that would expand the definition of “violent offence” making imprisonment easier); • add “specific deterrence and denunciation” to sentencing principles; • extending the periods of ineligibility to

apply for pardons of criminal records; • allowing victims to sue those who committed terrorist acts, as well as certain countries. Local NDPer Elizabeth R o s e n a u thinks the bill is a gradual move towards the U.S. system, which she says puts more people in jail than the rest of the world. “This is an incremental change that’s going in the direction of the American system.” She wants a more flexible approach that identifies and treats those who are mentally ill or those with low-IQ or with addictions. See Crime, p5

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‘Target therapies for inmates’ Crime from p4 “When there’s really not a good social network for people … then what happens is once they’re in the criminal justice system, they’re stamped criminal. Mental health is not a consideration. “Addiction is no longer a consideration. It’s black-and-white thinking and puts everybody in the system and puts a stamp on them called criminal … and is very likely to lead them to a life of crime.” Rosenau is a Special Olympics swimming coach and pointed out that recent intervention helped save a developmentally disabled man from getting involved in a life of crime – costing the state millions in prison costs. Neither is there any structure in place at the school level to identify

those at risk. “But that’s not happening at the school level and my question is, why not?” A more efficient means of targeting therapies for inmates, she said, would be identifying each inmate’s ailment and treat for those conditions rather than waste money on pointless therapies. She says the reason the public supports gettough on crime laws is because the media sensationalizes coverage of crime and exaggerates its role. “That’s because there’s a great deal of sensational coverage of crime that makes it seem like it’s a larger problem.” But if more time was spent showing the other side, people would change their minds on the issue. According to Wiki-

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Talking to John Pitt Meadows Coun. John Becker, in his bid to become mayor, has started a private phone line, called the “Talk to John Line,” to hear the “interests, concerns and questions” of residents. In his recorded message for the Talk to John Line, he also mentions his law firm, and the phone number for it – if you need to talk one of his lawyers, he says. For what? Is Becker soliciting votes or clients? We thought he started the line for residents of the city. It’s on his campaign webpage. To “effectively serve as mayor,” you’d think Becker would want to come across neutral, selfless, to be able to separate business and politics. But his arrogance in this instance, that he doesn’t think voters can see through the thinly veiled advertisement for his business, is astounding, if not patronizing. Just as is the overly congratulatory sentiments from fellow Liberals in a press release this week announcing the mayoral candidate as recipient of an award from the party for being, basically, a good Liberal. If Becker really cares about the concerns of Pitt Meadows residents, then he shouldn’t be promoting his law firm under the guise of civic duty. Did he learn nothing from Don MacLean, who forgot to disclose that his insurance agency was awarded the contract for all municipal vehicles? Becker needs to understand that voters don’t care about his law firm. They care about their city, what he can do to help make it better, not whether or not he can help them with their wills and mortgages. If he doesn’t get that, then he should step aside and let someone else who does be mayor. If callers are confused, couldn’t they just say so and he’d call them back later, as promised? – The News

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here’s good news and bad news in our town along the Fraser. The good news is there’s lots of people here looking after each other. The bad news is there’s more folks to look after in Maple Ridge than we imagine. Let’s begin with a big Along the Fraser Jack Emberly plus. It’s the community dinner that takes place in the CEED Centre building on 223rd Street on Saturday evenings. It’s the street ministry work of volunteers, mostly from St. George’s Anglican Church. They make soups, casseroles, and caldrons of hot coffee for anyone in the Ghetto who’s hungry. Bill Pearson, a principal in this effort, tells me the huge stack of sandwiches was made by an 83-year-old woman whose helper is 89. Robert Mitchell, a one-time church deacon who lived and worked here, started all this some time ago. Before he died of brain cancer in 2010, Mitchell walked the streets, handing out sandwiches he made while dreaming of doing more. You can’t find anybody here who doesn’t miss him. “His goal was to find a place where people could sit around a table and feel like our friends,” says Teri, Mitchell’s wife and a dinner coordinator. “Since we moved here, it’s been unbelievable. Robert would have been happy if that’s as far as the

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program went.” That’s good news. It helps to be inside a cozy building as the weather worsens, eating food prepared by people who could be watching Wheel of Fortune on TV, but are here instead. Rick Smith and Sue Elliot fill plates with spaghetti and baked beans someone delivered in crock pots. Tonight, they’ll run out before everyone in the line is served. I ask Rick and Sue what brings them here. “The dinner is the highlight of my week,” Smith says. “I can’t wait ’til Saturday night. I walk away feeling a better person.” Elliot finds comfort in the feedback she hears from the people who come through the door. “One of them,” she recalls, “told me this was the only place where she really feels respected. That’s a big reward for me.” I heard the same thing from Cindy, another regular volunteer who asked me to man the coffee urn so she could talk to guests and get to know them better. Later, I spoke to Natasha as she sat with a plate on her lap. “I’m low-income,” she explains. “This program has helped me out, and the chilli [baked beans] is really sweet.” Natasha asked Bill if she could help out in any way. Someone else mows the lawn here now. Giving back builds a community. The bad news? “We’ve gone from 30 when we started this in July to 100 now,” Teri says. “It’s heartbreaking to see so many struggling.” Many wear the signs of substance abuse. Others don’t fit any stereotype. “The clientele has changed,” says Teri. “These people are all on limited incomes.

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Less than a handful have steady jobs, and not good paying ones. There are people here who live in trucks, and cars, or sleep on couches. There are others who live in camps; there’s quite a few camps out there.” Melody is another regular volunteer who believes everyone deserves a helping hand. “We’re all precious,” she told me when I asked what brings here to the Dinner Program. And, “Robert asked me to get involved,” she adds. Robert Mitchell, a recovered alcoholic, inspired a lot of people here. There’s a story Teri tells about him that helps explain this. “Robert understood what it was like to be destitute; when nobody wants anything to do with you. He’d take $40 from our bank account every day to buy someone a meal, get the tools a man needed if that got him a job, provide bus fair for someone who had to get to a clinic.” “One night,” continues Teri, “we got a phone call one from a neighbour who said there was a young woman needing help curled up against the wall of our shop [motor repairs]. Robert drove her to the Cordova Detox Centre in Vancouver. Seven months later, we got a knock on the door.” See Along the Fraser, p7

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THE NEWS/letters The quality of mercy Along from p6 “It was her. She said, ‘You helped me. I wanted to tell you I’m clean now. I’m working, and I’ve reconnected with my family. I just wanted to ask if there’s anything I can do for you now.’” There was. “Robert told her there was a car wash the next day to raise money for his street ministry. She showed up at 9 a.m. and stayed until one with a sign in her hand, directing people in.” Two motorists had a special reason to get a car wash – the woman’s father and brother. “Each handed Robert a hundred dollar bill. They said, ‘Thank you for bringing our family together again.’” Lines from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice: “The quality of mercy is not strain’d ... It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.” • The St. George Community Dinner at the CEED Centre needs food and volunteers. If you can help, contact Bill at bill050351@gmail.com. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

Heartbreak From: Christina Hofmarks, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: A struggle for health care (The News, Sept. 16). I’ll be honest, I was pretty ignorant about everything a family has to go through day to day when dealing with a disabled person, but I was absolutely distraught after reading this article, realizing the heartbreaking struggles the Nagy family has had to go through just to keep their family together and, first and foremost, Brianne in a stable, loving environment. Bill and Kelly are amazing, selfless people and all they are asking for is what is best for their daughter. She has been at Fletcher House for 14 years, this is a second home to her, where she feels comfortable and has others around her that personally know ‘Breezy’and how to care for her.

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ne of the nice things about getting out of town is seeing other cities from an outsider’s eyes, unencumbered by details, facts and boring considerations such as history and reality – as was the case with a recent Commentary Phil Melnychuk trip to Osoyoos. Winding down into the heat bowl on the Crowsnest Highway, you’re struck by one thing – the sun shines here. Most of the time. It’s warm. It’s dry. Orchards produce fruit and wine, with only a fraction of the natural potential tapped, and generate mountains of cash, augmented by constant ringing of cash registers for the tourist trade. It’s one of the few deserts in Canada, and after spending a few hours there, you really wonder how we actually survive in the West Coast rainforest, mired in dark gloom and rain and fog 11 months of the year. It’s rarely gloomy here. Paxil profits must plunge. How can you get down when the sun soaks the earth yearround? Can’t we just move Metro Vancouver into the Okanagan Valley?

As an outsider, though, you’re also struck by what you don’t see. Given the place is a blast furnace of solar energy, you’d think photo-voltaic panels and solar-thermal panels boasting the latest in Chinese technology would carpet the landscape. In this desert town, if there are any, I couldn’t see them. Actually the only thing I could see was 1960s style hotels and motels filled with yahoo Albertans, revelling in some kind of a time warp. I half expected Elvis to zoom by in a 1957 Chevy convertible. And I did see lots of green grass next to Osoyoos Lake and wondered about the fertilizer flow and if the community knows about droughtresistant landscaping. It almost seems like the town time forgot. It could capitalize even more on what it has that the rest of the country doesn’t. Warmth. Sun. For most of the year. It could start with the highway from Osoyoos to Penticton. Put some solar-powered street lights, call it the solar highway. Come to think of it, the whole province should do likewise. I think there are some dusty villages in Africa who use more solar power than we do. It also makes you wonder about the natural wealth of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and the assets we don’t know about that are evident to the

outsider. A recent trip to Whistler showed how we should do things. On the twisty Sea to Sky Highway, there are now bike lanes on both sides, allowing cyclists to ride the most beautiful highway in the world. Within two years, that Olympic highway project spawned the Gran Fondo bike race, a bonanza for any tourism business along the Vancouver-toWhistler route. From Maple Ridge’s western border (Pitt Meadows and Abbotsford already have done this), the Lougheed Highway is a no-brainer for a multiuse bike lane on both sides to prepare for the increasing numbers of electric bikes, scooters, motorized wheelchairs, skateboards, bicycles and motorized bicycles that will be on our streets. The shoulder’s already there. It just needs widening (to make it easier for me to pedal) and signs in a few places and a bit of money and you have 50 kilometres of bike lanes. It could serve as the backbone for the Experience the Fraser Project that calls for recreational trails from Hope to Vancouver. It’s just waiting for an outsider to tell us how to do it. Phil Melnychuk is a reporter with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News.

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Pet tracker Al Maclellan and his bloodhound Jed. include Jody, a Chihuahua, who escaped from a backyard in Cloverdale but was sniffed out by Jed in 20 minutes; Boo, a Persian cat missing for four days who was found in two hours; and Buck, a LabradorGerman Shepherd cross who was lost in Maple Ridge for two days but found by Jed in two hours. The finds listed don’t include the pets Maclellan has located, but who’ve met their demise in the jaws of a coyote, cougar or bob cat. Just recently, RCMP warned the public about cats being mutilated in Maple Ridge. “A lot of pet owners just want that closure,” says Maclellan, who also uses trail cameras, puts up weather-proof posters, scours free online listings and will even set up a trap to capture an

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“A lot of pet owners just want that closure.” Al Maclellan, pet tracker

thick bush, muck, snow, up mountains and into marshes to find them. Sookie, who liked to stroll near her owners’ townhouse complex during the day, most likely scaled a fence and wandered on the side walk along McMyn Ave. before strolling into the cul-de-sac where her scent disappears. Maclellan was called

in five days after she went missing, on Aug. 27, and used Sookie’s bed to find her distinct scent. Tori Mansfield, who got Sookie as a gift for her birthday last year, isn’t ready to give up on her Bengal with piercing green eyes. She’s positive Sookie, who is quite the looker, has been stolen. “Life without Sookie has been tragic. Not knowing where she is or if she’s being treated OK breaks my heart,” says Mansfield. “We will never get another animal, nothing could replace her. I can’t even look at pictures of her I get too upset. I am hoping for a miracle that someone will be kind enough to bring her back to us.” • Contact Tori at 604-790-8939 or Petsearchers Canada at petseachers.webs.com if you find Sookie.

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“At the very least, we’d like to have a wired meter be made available to people who choose to have a wireless model.” She points out that while there are many arguments showing the safety of smart meters, there are just as many that raise questions about their safety. While MacDonald herself uses a cellphone for business, she doesn’t have a microwave oven or WiFi in her house. “I have a business so I have to have a cellphone.” In her presentation to council last week, MacDonald says wireless information is insecure and can be hacked, while

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also says residents are worried about the effects on their water wells, a hydrology report commissioned by the owners says the sediment control plan is adequate and adds that there will be enough groundwater to supply a deep well on site, although the report doesn’t specifically address effects on the aquifer. District staff also note that the report doesn’t address soil compaction and how that might affect the underground water supply and suggests that a properly designed stormwater management system would achieve the same effect without hauling large volumes of gravel.

“It’s taking us months and a lot of money to work between the agencies.” Holly Long

Long pointed out that initially, the family proposed just bringing in fill for beneath the footprint of the buildings but were told by the district to get a report, which led to the expanded footprint. The ALC also says that fill hauled in for buildings shouldn’t exceed .2 ha while the area that will be raised by the filling is 1.36 ha.

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New B.C. Hydro building being built on 256th St. B.C. Hydro crews will be able to respond to emergencies more quickly and store their material and equipment more easily when a 25,000-sq.-foot building at the north end of

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Property Tax Sale As set out in Sections 403, 405, 406 and 407 of the Local Government Act, the annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall at 11995 Haney Place on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Purchasers of properties at Tax Sale are subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act. This tax will be calculated on the market value of the property at the time title is transferred to the purchaser. The administrator of the Property Tax Act will bill the purchaser directly for this tax. Payment for Tax Sale purchases must be by cash or certified funds and paid within two hours following the completion of the Tax Sale. Purchasers are advised that the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge will be an active bidder at this Tax Sale. The following parcels will be offered for sale by Public Auction unless delinquent taxes, with interest, are paid prior to the tax sale. Properties potentially being offered for sale are not subject to inspection prior to this sale. Please respect the privacy of the owners of the following parcels:

FOLIO

CIVIC

BCA SHORT LEGAL

21342-0309-9

20130 STEWART CRES

LT 53; DL 280; NWD GRP1; PL 63220

21342-0337-0

106 20120 STEWART CRES

LT 17; DL 280; NWD GRP1; PL BCS1215

21342-0338-0

107 20120 STEWART CRES

LT 18; DL 280; NWD GRP1; PL BCS1215

21342-0811-0

111 20119 113B AVE

LT 11; DL 280; NWD GRP1; PL LMS3846

31461-0096-0

408 11667 HANEY BYPASS

LT 96; DL 398; NWD GRP1; PL BCS2550

31760-0000-5

11770 FRASER ST

LT C; DL 398; NWD GRP1; PL 5194

31961-0002-0

102 11605 227 ST

LT 2; DL 401; NWD GRP1; PL LMS1315

31962-1227-0

22796 116 AVE

LT 27; DL 402; NWD GRP1; PL LMS3737

41986-4400-7

39 21555 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD

LT 39; DL 245; NWD GRP1; PL NWS23

41994-0100-3

12061 216 ST

LT 1; DL 245; NWD GRP1; PL 23699

42049-0400-2

21655 123 AVE

LT 145; DL 245; NWD GRP1; PL 33150

42049-0900-0

21705 123 AVE

LT 150; DL 245; NWD GRP1; PL 33150

42049-1100-6

21725 123 AVE

LT 152; DL 245; NWD GRP1; PL 33150

42244-1000-X

12110 DOVER ST

LT 232; DL 396; NWD GRP1; PL 44386

42253-1000-0

22099 122 AVE

LT 130; DL 396; PL 28894

42391-0000-8

22070 CLIFF AVE

LT 48; DL 397; NWD GRP1; PL 9218

42456-1500-X

201 12096 222 ST

LT 14; DL 399; NWD GRP1; PL NWS133

42468-3900-0

201 12170 222 ST

LT 39; DL 399; NWD GRP1; PL NWS612

52696-0246-0

324 12248 224 ST

LT 46; SEC 20; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL BCS2621

52812-0203-0

22797 127 AVE

LT 3; SEC 20; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP13973

FOLIO

CIVIC

BCA SHORT LEGAL

63043-0009-0

11881 250 ST

LT 9; SEC 14; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL BCP6587

05198-0100-3

11211 284 ST

LT 33; SEC 16; TWP 15; NWD GRP1; PL 25885

63149-3006-6

6 11954 HAWTHORNE ST

LT 6; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL NWS2972

05402-0165-0

14250 256 ST

LT 5; DL 5326; NWD GRP1; PL LMP41830

63156-4500-5

23435 NIGHTINGALE AVE

LT 41; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 69451

05402-0166-0

14310 256 ST

LT 6; DL 5326; NWD GRP1; PL LMP41830

63157-0040-0

36 23575 119 AVE

LT 40; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMS2415

05500-1000-0

2 20963 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63165-0004-4

11679 232A ST

LT 4; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP1479

05500-2600-0

26 20963 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63200-0134-0

23983 119 AVE

LT 34; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP18051

05502-2400-2

24 21668 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63226-0400-4

12070 228 ST

LT 326; SEC 20; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 51371

05502-2600-X

26 21668 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63259-3100-2

23061 126 AVE

LT 31; SEC 20; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 19276

05502-3400-7

34 21668 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63294-2098-0

98 12099 237 ST

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05503-1600-0

16 21698 LOUGHEED HWY

MOBILE HOME

63328-0104-0

12426 AURORA ST

LT 4; SEC 21; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP9034

10081-0000-6

20317 KENT ST

LT 96; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 114

63332-0205-5

23379 124A AVE

LT 5; SEC 21; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 85151

10101-0000-2

20378 CHIGWELL ST

LT 121; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 114

63409-0100-1

12375 244 ST

LT 12; SEC 22; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 3118

10147-0000-0

20342 DITTON ST

LT 197; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 114

73882-0105-0

23368 133 AVE

LT 5; SEC 28; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL BCP3155

10167-0300-4

20210 DITTON ST

LT 225; NWD GRP1; PL 114

73883-1600-0

23247 BIRCH AVE

LT 23; SEC 28; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 20636

10249-0300-3

11172 CHARLTON ST

LT 2; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 70105

73900-0100-1

23891 132 AVE

LT 1; SEC 28; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 70251

10504-0000-8

20383 OSPRING ST

LT A; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 8878

73904-0003-0

13347 237A ST

LT 3; SEC 28; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP43405

10660-0118-0

209 20561 113 AVE

LT 18; DL 278; NWD GRP1; PL LMS629

84108-0000-7

23452 RIVER RD

LT 14; DL 275; NWD GRP1; PL 6421

10679-0107-0

202 20556 113 AVE

LT 7; DL 278; NWD GRP1; PL LMS1419

84145-0212-0

12 23233 KANAKA WAY

LT 12; DL 404; NWD GRP1; PL BCS189

10694-0100-6

11261 DARTFORD ST

LT 765; DL 278; NWD GRP1; PL 114

84151-0102-0

23587 KANAKA WAY

LT 2; DL 404; NWD GRP1; PL BCP12853

20735-0200-3

11808 203 ST

LT 29; DL 222; NWD GRP1; PL 28876

84153-0017-0

23844 KANAKA WAY

LT 17; DL 404; NWD GRP1; PL LMP26483

20784-0100-0

11919 MAPLE MEADOWS WAY

LT B; DL 222; NWD GRP1; PL BCP3423A

84211-0082-2

23650 108 LOOP

LT 82; DL 408; NWD GRP1; PL 82383

20817-0551-0

12279 206 ST

LT 2; DL 241; NWD GRP1; PL LMS1527

84292-0219-0

10322 MCEACHERN ST

LT 119; SEC 3; TWP 12; NWD; PL BCP23574

20823-0208-8

5 12075 207A ST

LT 8; DL 241; NWD GRP1; PL NWS2566

84303-0519-0

24111 102A AVE

LT 19; SEC 3; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL LMP51757

20823-3127-0

213 12020 207A ST

LT 27; DL 241; NWD GRP1; PL BCS1311

84319-0451-0

24777 MCCLURE DR

LT 51; SEC 10; TWP 12; NWD; PL BCP17976

20879-0500-9

21095 122 AVE

LT 135; DL 242; NWD GRP1; PL 48094

84366-0200-6

24775 108 AVE

LT E; SEC 10; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 19819

20879-0600-2

21101 122 AVE

LT 136; DL 242; NWD GRP1; PL 48094

84386-0201-0

10650 248 ST

LT 1; SEC 11; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL BCP33315

20879-4200-6

21103 WICKLUND AVE

LT 172; DL 242; PL 48094

84498-0115-0

11403 240A ST

LT 15; SEC 15; TWP 12; NWD; PL BCP20580

20971-0400-9

12106 214 ST

LT 4; DL 248; NWD GRP1; PL 21731

84507-0100-4

11415 240 ST

LT 1; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 22031

20982-0000-6

21385 121 AVE

LT 3; DL 248; NWD GRP1; PL 9922

84514-0160-0

104 23925 116 AVE

LT 26; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD; PL BCS2141

20998-2100-8

12330 CARLTON ST

LT 22; DL 248; NWD GRP1; PL 20711

84533-0308-0

23542 112B AVE

LT 8; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL BCP3989

21030-3005-0

5 11860 210 ST

LT 5; DL 249; NWD GRP1; PL LMS3869

84536-0400-9

11523 236 ST

LT 7; SEC 16; TWP 12; NWD GRP1; PL 21065

21055-2300-3

21080 PENNY LANE

LT 502;DL 289;NWD GRP1;PL 62587

94709-0000-5

BYRNES RD

LT A; DL 433; NWD GRP1; PL 6772

21079-0600-2

3 20935 CAMWOOD AVE

LT 3; DL 250; NWD GRP1; PL NWS355

94795-0300-1

28560 98 AVE

LT 34; DL 438; NWD GRP1; PL 51941

21291-0700-X

11446 BARCLAY ST

LT 7; DL 279; NWD GRP1; PL 14407

94817-0500-6

9823 287 ST

LT 31; DL 440; PL 46722

21322-0501-1

1 20653 THORNE AVE

LT 1; DL 278; NWD GRP1; PL NWS2170

94866-0200-1

28141 96 AVE

LT 6; SEC 4; TWP 15; NWD GRP1; PL 26716

21337-8009-9

20124 ASHLEY CRES

LT 19; DL 280; NWD GRP1; PL 80527

94943-0300-3

26935 100 AVE

LT 21; SEC 6; TWP 15; NWD GRP1; PL 45852 5852

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Focus on victims, justice system Olson from front Olson preyed on victims across the Lower Mainland and dumped bodies in remote areas from Chilliwack to Whistler. The first victim, 12-year-old Christine Weller, was abducted near her Surrey home while riding her bike in November of 1980. Her body was found on Christmas Day, strangled and stabbed. Three others were also picked up in Surrey – 13-year-old Colleen Daignault, 16-year-old Sandra Lynn Wolfsteiner and nine-year-old Simon Partington. Daryn Johnsrude, 16, Judy Kozma, 14, and Raymond King Jr., 15, all vanished from New Westminster. Ada Anita Court, 13, and Sigrun Arnd, 18, were picked up in Coquitlam. Louise Chartand, 17, was picked up walking in Maple Ridge and Terry Lyn Carson, 15, was found strangled in Chilliwack. The 1982 deal securing Olson’s guilty plea – and sparing families of his victims the pain of a long trial – included a controversial $100,000 trust fund payment to his wife and infant son. Olson led police to the undiscovered bodies of his victims. Outraged families felt Olson profited from his crimes. Despite being incarcerated, Olson didn’t disappear from the spotlight. He repeatedly applied for parole and was denied each of the three times - the last denial in 2010. King blames the media for giving Olson a platform and turning him into a “folk hero.” “I would hope people make an effort to remember all 11 of those kids who died,” King said. “I don’t understand why such a big hoopla is being made of the fact that he’s got cancer. This is a man who is not worth the time it takes to say his name. The focus should be on the failure of the justice system.” – with files from Jeff Nagel


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Coun. Walters also wins award Becker from front Despite his political leanings, Becker stresses he can work with the NDP, should that party form government, but reckons the B.C. Liberals will be in power at least until the spring of 2013 – or a good majority of the next three-year municipal term. “If Adrian Dix wants to come golf in beautiful Pitt Meadows, I’d be happy to sling him a beer and feed him a hot dog or two,” Becker said. The press release also noted that Becker has recently limited his “other civic interests” to actively pursue the mayor’s position. He resigned as president of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows B.C. Liberal riding association last week and also stepped down as chair of the Meadowridge School board or directors. He’s also launched a campaign website that displays catchy slogans, such as “Becker Is Better,” and endorsements, including one from Conservative MP Mark Strahl. Furthermore, Becker

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John Becker and his wife Terry with Premier Christy Clark at a Pitt Meadows golf course in July. has also activated a “Talk to John” phone line to hear the “interests, concerns and questions” from residents. “People call through, they don’t have to go through the front desk ... through a legal assistant, it comes to my phone and my phone

alone,” said Becker. “That’s what it’s for, so I can listen to people.” The premier and other politicians won’t be joining Becker on the campaign trail. “That would be over top,” he said. Coun. Deb Walters, who is also seeking

the mayor’s seat, isn’t “panicked” by Becker’s endorsements and political connections. City council was informed this past week that Walters will be presented with a Local Government Leadership Academy certificate at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference next week. “The writ doesn’t get dropped till Oct. 4,” Walters said, indicating that she too will be launching a website soon that will include endorsements from “upstanding citizens from Pitt Meadows, not outside.” “The people of Pitt Meadows like to be spoken to and they like to know that they’ve been heard and I think that’s something that I do. I am pleased with the support” Gary Paller, a Pitt Meadows resident who has co-ordinated special effects in the film and television industry since the early 1980s, is the third declared candidate for the mayor’s position. Nominations close on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. The election will be held on Nov. 19.

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Achievement award given for helping others with autism by Colleen Flanagan staff reporter

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acynthe Geschke has a soft voice and a shy smile. When she makes eye contact, it is with a nervous look. Her voice is hesitant and faint. Jacynthe has autism, a developmental disorder that affects a person’s

ability to communicate with other people or to have normal social interaction. According to the Autism Canada Foundation, people with autism have impaired social skills and relationships, deďŹ cits in communication and language, a dependence on routine. They can also have a narrow range of interests and

behavior issues. However, 26-year-old Jacynthe has got the better of her disability and will be receiving a Community Achievement award at the second annual International Naturally Autistic People Awards and Convention this weekend in North Vancouver. This award is one of 11 being given out to

autistic individuals and organizations nominated from eight countries around the world. Jacynthe is among nominees from Canada, the U.S., India, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Scotland and Germany. She is one of two Canadians to receive an award. “She’s come so far and she’s out there in our

geographical community, visible and helping�, said her mother, Laurie Geschke. “She is very active in the autistic community. She helps there by mentoring and modeling� Jacynthe works for ANCA Consulting, a company that educates autistic people, their families and the community about the disorder

DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Maple Ridge that nominations for the ofďŹ ces of: Mayor (1 to be elected) Councillor (6 to be elected) School Trustee (5 to be elected) for a 3-year term December 2011, to December 2014, will be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer or a designated person, as follows: From: 9:00 am Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 14th, 2011 At the ofďŹ ces of the District of Maple Ridge, located at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. during regular ofďŹ ce hours. Nomination documents are available at the ofďŹ ce of the District of Maple Ridge or on the District website www.mapleridge.ca

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualiďŹ ed to be nominated, elected, and to hold ofďŹ ce as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are ďŹ led; • Not disqualiďŹ ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding ofďŹ ce.

VOTER REGISTRATION Resident Electors The District of Maple Ridge will be using the Provincial list of voters as our List of Electors. If you are registered as a provincial voter, your name will appear on the District of Maple Ridge’s List of Electors for the November 19, 2011 local election. To check if you are on the List, you may visit the website www.elections.bc.ca or contact the Election OfďŹ ce. If you are not on the List, but qualify to be, you may register at any voting place on Election Day by providing the necessary identiďŹ cation. Non-resident Property Electors A person who resides outside of Maple Ridge, but owns property in Maple Ridge, may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. If you qualify, it is strongly recommended that you register in advance of general voting day at the OfďŹ ces of

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the District of Maple Ridge during regular ofďŹ ce hours. Please contact the election ofďŹ ce for information. You may also register on Election Day at any one of the Voting Places. Public Inspection of List of Electors Commencing Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 until the close of general voting for the election on Saturday, November 19, 2011 a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the District ofďŹ ces during regular ofďŹ ce hours. Protection of Privacy Electors may request that their personal information be omitted from, or obscured on the List of Electors to protect the privacy or security of the elector. This request must be made prior to 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4th, 2011. Objection to Registration of an Elector An objection to the registration of a person as an elector may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the District of Maple Ridge, and only on the basis that the person whose name appears has died, or is not qualiďŹ ed to be registered as an elector of the District of Maple Ridge. A written objection must be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer before 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING The electors of the District of Maple Ridge are now given the option to vote by mail ballot if: • You have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or • You expect to be absent from the District of Maple Ridge on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities Saturday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 9th, 2011. A person wishing to vote by mail ballot must apply by giving their name and address to the Chief Election OfďŹ cer or to the person designated by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer during the period commencing October 28, 2011 and ending at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

FURTHER INFORMATION Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the election ofďŹ ce at 604-467-7423 or election@mapleridge.ca Ceri Marlo Chief Election OfďŹ cer

with help from a support Church on Laity Street. “Right now I organize staff. She travels for two communion and get stuff for it ready,â€? to three days explains Jaa week to the cynthe. “I Sunshine Coast mostly prepare to work with and clean up Anthony, the and organize, son of ANCA like phone Consulting people and get president Lepeople to serve onora Gregory(communion).â€? Collura, who is “It makes me autistic himself feel useful and and is conďŹ ned helpful,â€? she to a wheelchair Jacynthe Geschke says. after a car “She is showing that crash. “She started ďŹ rst de- there is life after an auveloping through the tistic diagnosis,â€? says program like everybody her mom. Opening ceremonies else, and then I noticed that she actually had a for the awards take talent in being able to place Friday in West read other autistic indi- Vancouver. The gala awards dinviduals or people with other challenges,â€? says ner and fundraiser takes place at 5 p.m. Sunday. Gregory-Collura. Families affected by “She just seemed to have a natural knack, autism will be able to you know, very gentle, use their autism funding very understanding, through The Ministry of but also just intuitive. Children and Family DeParticularly with little velopment to attend the children and individuals entire weekend. “It is important for peolike my son who would be considered non-ver- ple to come. And I’ll tell you why,â€? says Gregorybal.â€? During her time with Collura. “Even though Anthony, Jacynthe says you are seeing successthey play board games ful autistic adults at this event, their families and go for walks. “It was actually Ja- have worked very, very cynthe that got my son hard to see the potential to start using his hands in their child and not get again,â€? says Gregory- swayed by the negativity that’s out there. Collura. “I think this could be “As a peer friend, she was the one who taught very supportive for folks him to play cards again. out there because they She was the one who will have the chance to held his elbow, again actually speak to the parwithout anyone telling ents of these very, very her, to paint. Because talented individuals who that is something she now run their own busiloves herself. And now nesses, I might ad.â€? It’s an opportunity to he is at a stage that he can play board games learn from others who and take the little coun- took the challenge, ters and what-not and to live life and not be that was all due to Ja- afraid of it. • Go to naturallyautiscynthe.â€? 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A rezoning application that will see another mixed-use development go up along Harris Road in Pitt Meadows got third reading at city council on Tuesday. The property at 12409 Harris Road will be rezoned to CD-30 to permit the construction of a four-storey apartment building with 42 residential units, and approximately 2,000 square feet of ground level commercial space. The city initially received a rezoning application for the property in February 2009 after the original Chives Restaurant property was merged with an unused portion of Telus property. Since that time, city staff has been working with the applicant to come up with an attractive building design that would provide residential density, commercial space and sufficient parking – all on a relatively narrow lot.

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Pitt Meadows taxpayers are willing to shell out a little extra money for more recreation facilities in the city, including an indoor pool. Although the appetite for additional facilities and programs has decreased since 2008, a parks and recreation survey conducted in May found that 24 per cent of people polled still want more services. A quarter of them want a new indoor swimming pool, and 70 per cent would pay additional taxes for it. Another 27 per cent are willing to pay up to $20 or more than $40 a year, while a larger portion – 37 per cent – would between $20 and $40 per year. Usage of parks, recreation facilities or recreation programs has remained steady or slightly increased since the last survey. Households using recreation facilities have increased to 88 per cent from 85 per cent in 2008. Residents are also satisfied with the quality and range of parks and recreation facilities, with 83 per cent of those surveyed rating the services as “very good.”


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his is a tale of two aunts and their recent experiences as they have found themselves with no options but to go into a fullcare home. It’s an interesting story because it contains many of the complicated issues that are part of a family’s decision-making process when change is inevitable. The first aunt was 102 years old when her foot got tangled up in her sheet as she got out of bed and she took a big tumble, shattering her hip so badly that she would be forever confined to a wheelchair, unable to get herself in or out of her chair for any reason. Prior to the accident, she had been widowed for about six years and lived in her own home, by choice, for eight months of the year, spending the four harshest winter months in her son’s home. She liked her independence and was quite capable of looking after herself. Her days were spent keeping the fire in her wood stove going and talking to others on the phone. She was very social, although she didn’t get out much unless someone else took her.

she takes it all in stride and is as happy if not happier, as she was in her own home. The second aunt, 86 years old, recently had a knee operation, which resulted in some complications that made it impossible to return to the two-storey house of her daughter, where she had been living for the last couple of years. She has been widowed for almost 40 years and has lived a very independent lifestyle up to about two years ago, when her mobility made it easier for the family to take her in than constantly be going between residences. The difficulty for her is that the care facility runs on a very different schedule than she does. For much of her life she has preferred to stay up very late at night and sleep much of the day, but that is

sible for them to pronot the rhythm of an vide her with the care institution. she needs in The caregivtheir homes ers who come right now. to bathe her Putting a at 7 a.m. are parent into not exactly the care of met with joy an institution and gratitude is an incredand, as might ibly difficult be expected, decision, there is no one sometimes on staff going necessitated around giving by physical warm baths at Parenting health issues, 2 a.m., when sometimes by she’d like one. Graham Hookey mental health Additionally, issues and she’s a finicky sometimes, through eater and likes to have the choice of a parent attention the second who might prefer the she feels she needs it, busy and social atmoregardless of the time sphere of a home full of of day. his or her peers. Put institutional It’s really about findfood and busy staff ing a place that can with those needs and meet their needs and, you have a recipe for with some luck, beat to unhappiness. the same rhythm. In her words, she is anxious to either get Graham Hookey is better enough to get an educational and out or to die. parenting writer Her children stew (ghookey@ constantly about her yahoo.com). mood, but it is not pos-

We were all worried, when it was obvious she would not be coming home from the hospital, that she would pine away in a home. But instead, she has blossomed there, enjoying the company of staff and the constant hum of activity around her. Her roommate situation has been a little unsettling for us, but

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City safer because of fire technicians Unionized positions are being credited for a drop in calls by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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Fire safety technician Mike Larsson practises with the jaws of life on a donated car in the parking lot of the Pitt Meadows fire department.

The Pitt Meadows Fire Department credits the hiring of two unionized firefighters for making the city safer, citing their addition for a drop in calls involving burn-

ing complaints and false alarms. Responsible for fire prevention, education and maintaining equipment, the fire safety technicians have taken those tasks away from the department’s paid on-call volunteers. “The volunteers can

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now focus the time they spend away from their families on calls and training,” said fire chief Don Jolley. The first fire safety tech was hired in the summer of 2009 and the second in fall 2010. Both work during business hours Monday to Friday. “They add to our contingent of firefighters during the weekdays when we typically have the lowest number of volunteers available because most of them are at work,” said Jolley. The technicians have helped educate farmers about burning and residents about the risk of grass fires, leading to a significant drop in those calls. Jolley projects the city should log 25 burning complaints this year, compared to 60 in 2010. The department has also seen a 30 per cent increase in applications for burning permits, which shows that people are ready to comply with the rules, despite the associated costs. The technicians have also freed up assistant chief Brad Perrie, who used to handle education, but now has more

time to conducted inspections. “What we are finding is [Perrie] has been able to deal with a lot of issues that were compounding. Now our false alarms are down and fires are down in buildings. The public is acting safer,” Jolley said. “The community is safer and that’s always a positive thing.” In a recent report to city council, Jolley noted the department’s transition from a volunteer model to a paid oncall model in January has been seamless. Previously, an annual grant of $210,000 was paid by the city to volunteer firefighters, who divided it up themselves, according to hours worked. The paid on-call model eliminated the grant and firefighters who attend a call or training are now paid a wage hourly. It meant a $50,000 increase to the department’s million-dollar budget. “There have been next to no differences internally and outwardly,” Jolley said. “To the public, there has been absolutely no difference.”

Earthquake drill in U.S., New Zealand, B.C. The force of nature keeps making itself apparent. A jolt here. A tremor there. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Island Sept. 9, an apocalyptic earthquake in Japan six months ago. With shaking going on all over, more people will pay attention to the B.C. Shakeout drill this Oct. 20 at exactly 10:20 a.m. This time, they’ll join millions of others on the U.S. West Coast and New Zealand, all part of the Ring of Fire, and take part in the Drop, Cover and Hold-On drill that will increase chances of surviving the big one. The drill takes only a minute and offers residents, businesses and agencies the opportunity to practise the recommended safety technique of dropping down beneath a table or chair and holding on to that while the shaking is going on. Running outside or standing beneath a doorway aren’t recommended. While it takes only minutes, people are encouraged to register for the drill by visiting www. shakeoutbc.ca or e-mailing info@shakeoutbc.ca. According to the Shakeout B.C. organizing committee, B.C. has one of the most active seismic faults in the world and has about 1,200 quakes a year. People also are encouraged to review their emergency plans and supplies should a quake hit. With possible disruption of modern conveniences, people should have water and food and supplies on hand to last a few days following the quake. A Shake Out drill already took place in January, but the date now has been changed to October so it coincides with drills in other countries. District of Maple Ridge staff will be participating in the Shake Out drill and encourage the public to do the same. The City of Pitt Meadows is not joining in the Shakeout drill because it had one in January. However, it will resume the drill next October 2012.


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Saturday, Sept. 24 • Shop at the Haney Farmers’ Market, there will be an abundance of fresh produce and fruit. Visit the MRDBIA Home and Décor event in Spirit Square and

then enjoy the GETI Festival in front of the Bandstand. The Friends in Need Food Bank are at the Market. Be generous. Memorial Peace Park on 224th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Golden Ears Transitions Initiative festival takes place from noon to 9 p.m. at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. There will be a wide range of music from a new generation of local song writers like Rory MacRury and David Parent, to the ever popular jazz singer Wendy Biscuit, and farmers market favourite Blues men John Marvin and Dave Logan. For sign up page and more info please visit http://www. petertam.ca/html/geti.html. For information on GETI, visit http:// goldenearstransitioninitiative.ning.

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com/ • The Maple Ridge Music Society opens its new season with a concert by the internationally renowned Lafayette String Quartet from Victoria at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information call Josine at 604-467-3162. Sunday, Sept. 25 • The Pitt Meadows Community Association is holding it’s first general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at No. 202 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows. Memberships are currently being accepted. Annual family memberships are $20, and business members are $40. • Everyone is invited to celebrate Rivers Day at Kanaka Creek from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reach this

site, travel to the intersection of the east end of Haney Bypass and Lougheed Highway, then head east to River Road. The parking area is immediately east of the railway crossing. Activities at this free event include canoe tours of lower Kanaka Creek, and volunteers will be on hand to explain the flora, fauna and history of this area and how you can become involved with its preservation. The event is cohosted by KEEPS, Metro Vancouver Parks, and Bell-Irving Hatchery. Monday, Sept. 26 • Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is holding its 22nd annual general meeting at 6 p.m., 22610 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Please RSVP to

604-463-0881. • The Fraser Valley Rhododendron Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Heritage Hall, 22279 116th Avenue. Guest Speaker is Colleen Boyczuk of Aldergrove Nursery speaking about plants for fall colour and winter interest. New members and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, Sept. 27 • Come out and enjoy free Celtic music sessions with Nigel Tucker and friends. You are welcome to bring an instrument, sing a song, or just join in the enjoyment and fun. The music session takes place in lobby of the ACT on 224th in Maple Ridge, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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ach spring, a great many gardeners are upset with withering daffodil and tulip leaves that looked unsightly for such a long period of time. What really worries me, however, are the numerous comments folks have made about not Gardening planting bulbs because Brian Minter of their sloppy foliage that can spoil the appearance of an otherwise neat and tidy garden. It would be a shame for any garden to lose these vibrant spring colours, simply because of a few leaves, when there are many ways to overcome the problem. The most obvious solution is to group bulb plantings in pockets where they can make their wonderful display and then die back without disrupting the entire garden. If you can camouflage them among other plants, so much the better. Secondly, by adding copious amounts of sand when you plant the bulbs, they will not only naturalize more easily, but will also die back more quickly. The most creative and effective way to enhance a display of spring bulbs is to plant them in combination with shrubs. With a little imagination, you can come up with great combinations that give your garden a new look, conceal dying foliage and make certain locations work overtime to keep that colour coming. Flowering shrubs are a natural for companion planting with bulbs. I’ve often mentioned the combination of miniature blue Iris reticulata with the ‘Buttercup’ winter hazel (Corylopsis pauciflora), but also try fragrant Daphne mezereum with the crocus ‘Remembrance’. The lavender tones work magic together. Winter heather is a natural for bulb combinations because it flowers from November until late April, and then it flushes out with lots of new growth to screen bulb foliage. Try combining it with some miniature narcissus, like ‘Minnow’, ‘Hawera’ and ‘Jack Snipe’. Early blooming ‘Star Magnolias’ (Magnolia stellata) could be greatly enhanced with an underplanting of white narcissus like ‘Ice Follies’. When the leaves flush out on the magnolia, they would nicely conceal the narcissus leaves.

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White spiraeas offer all sorts of opportunities with red tulips. Larger magnolias should not be left out, either. ‘Saucer Magnolias’ (M. soulangiana), that often lose their big blossoms prematurely due to heavy spring winds or rains, would be greatly enhanced by an underplanting of beautiful salmon ‘Angelique’ tulips. Flowering quince looks spectacular in any spring garden, but a surrounding planting of early double tulips would be a real classy touch. Try ‘Peach Blossom’ around the whites and pinks and the yellow ‘Monte Carlo’ around the orange and scarlet varieties. White spiraeas offer all sorts of opportunities with red tulips. Spiraea thunbergii would be a knockout with the early tulip, ‘Red Emperor’. The mid-season ‘Snow Mound’ (S. nipponica tosaensis) would look great with red ‘Darwin’ tulips, and the late-flowering ‘Bridal Wreath’ spirea (S. arquta) would

be nice combined with a red lily-flowering tulip. Spiraeas are great for covering up tulip foliage. Don’t forget about broad-leafed plants, either. One of the most overlooked sun- or shade-loving plants is the ‘Oregon Grape’ (Mahonia aquifolium). Its yellow flowers and green holly-like foliage would combine beautifully with the soft yellow narcissus ‘Carlton’. Euonymus ‘Emerald n’ Gold’ and white/ green ‘Gaiety’ provide a wonderful opportunity for tulip planting. Bright coloured early single or trumpet tulips could be underplanted for a delightful effect each spring. If the new growth was left untrimmed, it would cover dying tulip foliage, and then both could be pruned at once to save time. Long-blooming, low-growing shrubs like potentillas and dwarf spiraeas offer tremendous potential for daffodil and tulip

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388,000

Over 55? This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is fully updated. Large covered patio, underground parking, low maintenance fees. Located where you can walk to everything!

432,000

PoCo Advantage! 3 or 4 bedroom, 3 bath townhome, 3 levels, 2,300 + sq. ft. Located in a small 9 unit complex with cul-de-sac location with easy freeway access. Call today to view!

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300 www.ralphtelep.com

$

529,800

• 2700 sq ft fully finished • 1 bdrm suite down • 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Immaculate condition • Private backyard • Close to schools & amenities

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 West Maple Ridge

$

699,800

• 3700 sq. ft. • 3 storey fully finished • 7500 sq. ft. lot • 6 bdrms,4 baths • Prime West M.R. • Deluxe features throughout • Potential 2 bdrm suite down

20166 Telep Avenue, Maple Ridge

Dave Telep

$

469,900

• 2600 sq. ft. 5 bdrm home • Cul-de-sac • Nice layout • Lane access

• Grand kitchen lots of cupboards • 2 bdrm suite • Min to Langley/ Surrey

22463 Morse Cres., M.R.

Vicki Cunningham

Water front

$

579,800

• Deluxe 3 bdrm townhome • 4 bathrooms • Quaint Osprey Village

• High end finishing throughout • Must be seen to be appreciated

Bye Bye Landlord

EMAIL: KRISMUG@SHAW.CA WEBSITE: WWW.KRISMUGRIDGE.COM

749,800

U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

FREE2011 - 2012 Hockey Pool! Cash Prizes

$

219,800

• Over 900 sq. ft. • Lots of updates • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Walk to WC Express, park, • Private enclosed shopping, tennis patio

Reduced $30,000

$

TRI-TEL REALTY

Prize Packs

#105 - 11595 Fraser St., M.R.

Rebuilt In 2009

2 Bdrm Suite

24877 Smith Avenue, Maple Ridge

#30 - 19490 Fraser Way, P.M.

20448 - 122B Ave., Maple Ridge

481,500

CELL: 604-612-7819

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 In-Law Suite

$

1648 sq. ft., 19 years old, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bdrm has 3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Vaulted ceilings and huge 7191 sq. ft. corner lot. RV parking and new roof. Call Marshell to view 604-561-4012

KRIS MUGRIDGE

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

Custom Built Rancher

$

152,000

Sign up today at: Hockey Jerseys

Gift Certificates

www.krismugridge.com $

369,800

• Executive bsmt • 3 bedrooms up entry • 2 bdrms + den • 2300 sq. ft. down • Completely • 588 sq. ft. wrap remodelled in ‘09 around deck

• Duplex sized lot • Large private side • Over 2100 sq. ft. yard home • Great location! • 4 bdrms • Walk to every• Hobby rm thing

25834 - 112th Avenue, M.R.

22026 - 122ND Ave., M.R.

Random Prize Draws

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www.krismugridge.com


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THE HOGARTH TEAM Our Family Working For Yours Al Hogarth Associate Broker

604-467-9300

West Side!

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

Deb Hogarth

SERVICE

Close to School

Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

2 Additional 1 Acre Lots

21500 - 121st Avenue

23635 - 111A Avenue

Approved Subdivision

West side family home features over 2,600 sq. ft. of finished area with 4 bdrms. Backs onto Glenwood Elementary and only 2 blks to M.R. High School & transit. Great covered patio overlooks large back yard. Lot is 50 x 173’. Only $449,000 Call Al Hogarth to view

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of finished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths. Priced at $509,900. Call Al Hogarth to view

Great investment opportunity for builder or family wishing to build separate homes. Located at the top end of McNutt this 3.2 acre parcel has 2 additional 1 acre lots and a large 4400+ sq. ft. home situated on the third lot. Call Al Hogarth to view

Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

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

For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty

J an Hickman

Justin Hennessey

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes” CE !! PRI CTION U RED

Real Estate Specialist.

Direct:

CE !! PRI CTION U RED

604.805.4669

A HORSE OF COURSE

HOME ALONE?

ROCKRIDGE • .48 ACRE

Then you’ll want to see this 724 sq. ft. huge 1 bedroom with a great mountain view. The gourmet kitchen features stainless appliances and granite counters. The bedroom is big enough for a king-sized bed as well as a desk. Downtown. Walk to all amenities and West Coast Express.

REDUCED $678,800

PRICE REDUCED TO $189,900

A secret garden seen from the decks of this custombuilt home is just one of the features of this 4 bedroom basement entry. An exceptional property offers cathedral ceilings with a wall of windows, 2’x6’ construction, expansive living areas, double garage and a much sought-after location. REDUCED $579,900

Ron Antalek * TEAM

IN BC

#52 - 22865 Telosky Ave, Maple Ridge $337,900 • • • • • • • •

Beautiful townhome in “Windsong” 3 levels of luxury living 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Granite countertops throughout Gourmet kitchen with gas cook top and built-in oven Gas fireplace with rock surround View of Langley from large mstr. bdrm Tandem double garage

MAPLE CREST HOME ON LARGE LOT

E-mail:

604.467.8754

justin@justinhennessey.com

FOUR BEDROOMS UP AT THE EDGE OF A CUL-DE-SAC

539,900

$

East on Dewdney, right at 238B, left on 117B follow the signs

UNIQUE RANCHER SPLIT ENTRY

11770 238A Street Maple Ridge

• Great room design with deluxe kitchen, plus a suiteable unfinished basement

589,900

$

23775 116th Ave Maple Ridge

East on Dewdney, right at 238B, • Master on Main, fully finished right at 116th follow the signs basement easy to suite.

Both just an easy walk to Alexander Robinson & Kanaka Creek Elementary, Cooper’s Grocery Store and Starbucks

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

THE

604.466.2838

www.justinhennessey.com

Fax:

OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY 1 - 3 PM

Should go in the 5-stall barn with 5 turn-out paddocks and heated tack room that comes with this 2 1/2 acre ranch. Cute house with 3 bedrooms, 1 bedroom suite in barn plus extra 24 x 12 workshop, city water and close to town. Make this the place where you’ll want to hang your spurs.

ONLY 1 YEAR NEW TOWNHOME – NO HST

Office:

View more pics and listings @ www.justinhennessey.com

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4

OPEN SAT & SUN 1- 4

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

NEW 2 STOREYS WITH FINISHED BASEMENT

Cottonwood Ridge New Deluxe Townhomes Starting at $329,900 #4-11252 - Cottonwood Drive, M. R.

New Townhomes with Finished Basements

Starting at $499,900 Hostess at 24256 - 101A Ave., Maple Ridge

• Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and basement • Large open kitchen • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Fireplace. Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included • Gas hookup for your BBQ

• New 2 storey homes with 2 bedrooms in the daylight basements • 5 to 6 bedroom homes • Family room off the kitchen • Gas fireplace • 4 to 5 bathrooms • Double and single garage • Ready to move into or build to suit

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Starting at $359,900 #7 - 13771 - 232A Street, Maple Ridge (off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.) • • • • • •

Silver Heights Estates 3 & 4 bdrms + 3 & 4 baths 2 storey plus a fully finished basement Maple cabinets, granite countertops Fireplace, 5 appliances and blinds included Single and double garages to choose from Some townhomes have a view

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

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24022 McClure Drive, Maple Ridge $599,900 • Deluxe 2 storey home with a fully finished daylight walkout basement • 4 bedrooms upstairs • 5th bedroom in the basement with suite potential • Fireplace in family rom off the kitchen • Hardwood floors • 7524 sq. ft. lot, hot tub

#6 - 36264 Hartley Road, Mission $199,900 • Almost 1 1/2 acres of amazing lake front property • Unique opportunity in a gated and private development with executive dream homes • Private access to Allen Lake

Show Home 10132 - 240 Street, Maple Ridge Starting at $463,900 • • • •

18 quality built new homes left 2 storey plus basement–Built by Onni Group Open floor plans with gas fireplace in the great room Maple kitchen with granite counters, pantry and island includes 6 appliances, garburator and blinds • Double garage

VIEW OF THE VALLEY AND MOUNTAINS Starting at $599,900 Hostess at 13751 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge • Silver Views new 2 storey homes with daylight basements • Deluxe finishings • Some have legal suites and a view of the valley and mountains • 5 - 6 bedrooms and 4 - 6 bathrooms • Double & triple garages • Ready to move into • Great location

www.ronantalek.com t l k www.robrealtor.com b lt ((multi-picture li i tours))

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838 # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows • 604.459.2838

Each office independently owned and operated


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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

OPEN SUN. SEPT. 25th 2-4PM

$

$

489,000

• • • •

OPEN SATURDAY 1-3

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12522 230TH STREET, MR – UPDATED 3 LEVEL SPLIT– 1,951 sqft, 3 bdrm + den Updated Kitchen, windows, paint, flooring & lighting Large back yard, includes newer deck & garden shed Nice neighbourhood

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23733 115th (off Dewdney and 238B)

One Look Will Do! Don’t Miss This One! Be First!

$

374,900

699,000

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY 910 sqft 2 bedroom rancher 8,769 sqft lot Could be split into 2 x R1 lots Single garage No more strata fees!

$549,900

CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN GREYSTONE • • • • •

4,102 sqft 4 bedrooms + den Large great room 18ft vaulted ceilings 3 fireplaces including f/p in master bdrm • Private views

NE

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OPEN SAT. & SUN 1:30 - 4:30 PM

$539,000

• Quality built! 3 bdrm bare land strata, ($20.00 PER MONTH) • Gorgeous kitchen/family room, all black appliances, kitchen island, quality • Cozy gas F/P & sliding door to back balcony. • 3 bdrms up • Shower wer in ensuite plus walk in closet.

• • • • • •

3 bedrooms 2 full baths Top floor corner unit 1480 square feet!!!! 2 decks 2 parking stalls Vaulted ceilings

• 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathrooms • New roof and freshly painted • New Carpet, Lino and Laminate • Kitchen with large eating area • Spacious Fenced & Private Yard • Cozy gas fireplace

$263,000

$$407,000 $40 ,

Top floor 1 Bedroom plus Den One and a half bathrooms Secured Underground Parking Eating bar and granite counters in kitchen • Open Plan with Vaulted Ceiling • Great Central Location

$219,000

COLLEEN JEFF LUKE

604-561-0053

• Mountain views • Walk to schools, shopping, Westcoast Express • Shows very well! • Priced to sell!!!

Nothing to do but move in and relax! And if you thought you’d never find a backyard the size of a detached home, think again! Call Gordon now!

Stunning Mountain Views! • • • •

LUKE

• Located on a quiet cul de sac, large lot • 2 tiered brickstoned patio with water feature • Lots of yard for kids to play • Short walk to schools & shopping

Awesome Price in Great Complex! p

Minutes to WC Express

M TEA Selling? Buying?

9 yr gorgeous home with updates Hardwood and porcelain floors Open Kitchen w/ family room 4 bedrooms plus den • 3 full baths Central air conditioning Finished basement for inlaws!

22791 116TH AVE, Maple Ridge

12316 188A St., Pitt Meadows Minutes to WC Express

• • • • • •

Unbelievable!!! $259,900

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$259,900 OPEN SAT. & SUN 2-4 PM • Spotless 5 bdrm, 3 bath home • Open kitchen with huge eating area • Covered sun deck with mtn view • New appliances • Finished bsnt could be converted to an in-law suite • Above ground pool with deck • Private yard

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net

www.rpluke.com

This home shows great and is in Move-in condition! Located in Falcon Place this is one of the premier condo buildings in Maple Ridge. Easily walk to downtown and all the amenities it has to offer.

Art & Nathan Neufeld High Performance Realtors

604-657-6830

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Good Feeling ee g

Come home to this naturally bright townhouse in the desirable Colonial, a 19+ complex walking distance to all uptown amenities. Offering a back deck with serene views over greenspace, a front deck to bathe in the southern sunshine, big bay window in the inviting livingroom, updated white kitchen with newer appliances, spacious eating area with sliding doors to the deck, 2 bedrooms, oversized laundry room with room for den/ hobby area.

#8 – 20888 MCKINNEY AVENUE

33856 CHERRY AVENUE, MISSION

WESTSIDE TOWNHOME!! • • • • • •

All this for $199,800

SILVERMERE LAKE IS YOUR BACKYARD

$880,000

$399,900!!

$352,800!!

Featured home of the week

Enjoy the good life! Waterski, kayak, boat, swim right out your backdoor. Beautiful piece of property, 1/3 acre walk-on waterfront with its own private dock well away from the busy noise of Lougheed Highway. The house was a grand dame in her day, vaulted post and beam ceilings, big windows, over 3000 sq. ft. ...but it needs work to bring it back...or this property presents the opportunity to build your own dream home. Call today!

Licensed Assistant Licensed Assistant

FAMILY SIZED AT 1711 SQUARE FOOT 3 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN PLUS 2 ½ BATHS FAMILY SIZED DOUBLE GARAGE, NEW LAMINATE FLOORING, NEWER ROOF HUGE SOUTHERN EXPOSED FENCED YARD, PARK & BUS CLOSE BY, WALK TO K-12 SCHOOLS

MISSION VIEW HOME!! • • • • •

VIEW, VIEW, VIEW OF THE FRASER VALLEY ROUGHED IN SUITE, FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT 2640 TOTAL FEET, 6 BEDROOMS POSSIBLE SHOWS GREAT WITH LOTS OF FRESHENING PRIVATE YARD WITH VIEW, ROOM FOR RV

$499,900!!

$525,000!!

BIG BANG FOR THE BUCK

$212,900

Unbelievable value for this rancher-style townhouse in St. Georges Village, a quiet 50+ adult complex in East Maple Ridge. Offering 1026 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, vaulted ceiling in livingroom/diningroom, gas fireplace, upgraded appliances in the kitchen, covered patio with very private backyard, carport plus second parking stall. This is a Co-op, ask Debbie about the details.

NO STAIRS!

$266,900

This Westside ground level townhouse is pretty special. Beautifully updated with quality laminate flooring, slate facing around the fireplace, tile countertops and updated appliances in the kitchen, 1205 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 washroom, oversized laundry room, enclosed garage, very private backyard, West Maple Ridge. Bring us your offer!

• • • • •

11110 – 284TH STREET

22279 – 124TH AVENUE

17 ACRES…WITH A LAKE!!

ONE LEVEL LIVING!!

PRICE SLAMMED ON THIS GORGEOUS PROPERTY!! FULLY UNIQUE, 8 ACRES HIGH & DRY, ABOUT 9 IN LAKE OLD DUPLEX OF LITTLE VALUE, CURRENTLY RENTED BIG NEW SEPTIC FIELD, DEEPLY DRILLED WATER WELL OUTSTANDING PRIVATE LAKE-FRONT BUILDING SITES

• • • • •

1958 FOOT RANCHER BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3 BEDROOMS, DEN, FAMILY ROOM, FULL ENSUITE DOUBLE GARAGE, BIG FENCED YARD WITH PATIO OPEN BEAM CEILINGS, GAS FIREPLACE, COMFORT NEW WINDOWS, NEW FLOORING, NEW, NEW, NEW

“Trust your dreams !”

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

Each office independently owned and operated

604.466.2838


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A World of Difference.

Meet Bluetree, a seriously friendly builder. Helpful and dependable like a good neighbour, we come from 30+ years of award-winning quality as part of the ParkLane/Wesgroup family of companies. From thoughtful design details to communities that connect the people that live there, we create extraordinary home-buying experiences. And even after you move in, we’re still just a phone call away.

COMING SOON

Kanaka Creek, MAPLE RIDGE 3 & 4 BED TOWNHOMES from the low $300’s

Kanaka Creek

Situated in an established Maple Ridge neighbourhood next to Kanaka Creek Elementary School, this is a place perfect for growing families. Register now at bluetreehomes.ca or call 604- 476-1188.

See more at bluetreehomes.ca


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604.467.5000

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge 11933 224th Street Maple Ridge

Brookside Realty

12010 Dover Street

$

$

$

459,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2 - 4 26-23343 Kanaka Wy

$

* 4 bdrm+den ~ 3 baths * 4481 Sq. feet * Huge master bdrm * BAKER RIDGE * BRAND NEW * Gorgeous kitchen! * Private deck w views! * H/wood/marble floors * Minutes to all amen.

NEW

629,000

* Showhome condition! * 2 storey+bsment T/H * 3 bdrms ~ 2.5 baths * Updated kitchen * 1965 square feet * New appliances * GREAT complex! * Minutes to town * Walk to W. C. Exp

NEW

369,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2 - 4 32910 - 5th Ave.

$419,900

579,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2 - 4 33022 Phelps Ave.

$

514,900

* Cedar Valley Estates * 2 storey ~ 3073 s. f. * 5 bdrms ~ 3 baths * AC/heat pump * Custom gourmet kitchen * Home theatre room * Sec sys with camera * Custom shower/ensuite * 7 years young

$

435,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN 11 - 1

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2 - 4 13752 - 232A St * SILVER VIEWS * 3 lvl with 3995 s f * 5 bdrms ~ 4 baths * 6029 s f lot * Great room plan * Kitchen w granite * Fully fenced b/yard * Mountain/valley views * Bsmnt fin w. sep entry

$

719,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2 - 4

CHAD AUGUST 604-318-5254

Brookside Realty 11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

chadaugust@shaw.ca

SPORTSCOURT FOR THE KIDS, SUITE FOR THE INLAWS 24602 MCCLURE OPEN • 4 bedroom, 3500 sq ft SUN • Beautiful Bsmt Suite Pool 2-4 • Schools with in steps

$

River Road Estates

#32 11442 Best St V863285

V883644

TOWNHOUSE DEAL OF 2011

$

35 19696 HAMMOND RD

One of the rare homes that come available in Maple Ridges finest gated adult oriented community. Enjoy the beautiful craftsmanship that this “Falcon Home” built home offers. Well planned 2 storey with walkout basement oozes with many added features from Great room with ski-lite vaulted ceilings, Gourmet kitchen with beautiful Cabinetry, wood crown and granite counters. Upper level offers Master bedroom with walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite, 2nd bedroom with full en suite and laundry room with cupboard with sink. Lower level includes guest bedroom, full bathroom plus large rec room with wet bar opening to private yard with patios, covered sun deck. Come have a look at this beautiful home You may just have to buy it. $599,900

Where Nature Sleeps

12680 239th Street (Davison Pool area)

This serene area is one of Maple Ridges Best Kept Secrets. 2 Acres with private bridge access. Enjoy this 4 level contemporary home with extensive decks, patios, pool and Hot tub. Spacious bedrooms, dens family room and storage areas. New appliances, bathrooms etc. Wake up with the deer sleeping in your yard. If acreage is your forte, this is a must see. $959,900

FREE

EVALUATION

CALL FOR A

Bob Terepocki 604- 817-2920 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

Listings Wanted

Brrooks Bro ro oo okks oks kside id de Re de Realt alt al ltyy 11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

Let my expertise

SELL YOU!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE VIEW? Pitt Meadows only High Rise

649,900

• Low maintenance

• 2 level townhouse, 2 bdrms ms • Fenced yard • Park like setting • Loads of storage

V906477

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2 - 4 22982 - 125A Ave * 5 bdrm+den ~ 3 baths * 2476 Sq. feet * Updated kitchen * Walk to Harry Hooge * Large sunny deck * Private, fenced b/yard * Bsment w sep entry * RV Parking * Minutes to all amen.

NEW

TIME to FIND A NEW HOME

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2 - 4 33719 Grewall Cr. * COLLEGE HEIGHTS * 2700 F T 2 level * Set on 6544 s f lot * 6 bdrms ~ 3 baths * Bsmnt soundproofed * Bsmnt sep entry * Views of Mt Baker * Fully fenced b/yard * Close to schools etc

* Gated drive * 5 bdrms ~ 4 baths * 5 years young * In-ground pool * 4000 square feet * Fully finished bsmnt * Gorgeous kitchen! * Too many details to list * A MUST SEE!

NEW

schools back in

24903 108th Ave.

* 3 bdrm ~ 3 baths * 1784 Sq. ft 2 storey * Set on 7191 s f lot * GARY OAKS * Cape Cod style home * Freshly painted * Newer roof * 23’10X22 dble garage * Centrally located

Brookside Realty

219,900

OPEN SUN 12-2

FINAL HOMES SELLING NOW

1 BEDROOM + DEN 653 SQ FT $229,900

V901518

DON’T LOSE $$$ – SEE S THE MOST EFFECTIVE MARKETING PLAN One bedroom and den starting in low 200s, two bedroom starting at 259,900.

V905391

COMPLETE MAKEOVER • Completely renovated • 4 bedroom, great layout • Master on Main • Inground pool, entertainers dream • Beautifully landscaped

$

555,000

19583 117B

V891341

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO

$

597,900

19267 FIELDSTONE

• Showhome condition • Master on main • 2 storey + full crawl, mid level media room • Low Maintenance yrd, below replacement cost

FREE REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER VISIT CHADAUGUST.COM to SIGNUP

• Pitt Meadows Only Highrise • Concrete and Steel Construction • Future home of the Pitt Meadows Library • Retail space also available

OPEN Mon - Thurs 1-4pm • Weekends 12-5pm Appointments Available After Hours

12069 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C. • Chad August 604-318-5254 • Jim Isherwood 604-250-7755

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RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME. 17 one bedroom homes under $160,000 14 two bedroom homes under $250,000

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TEAMTELEP

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY 1-3 PM

19655 Somerset Rare 2 storey home with full basement in great neighbourhood. 4 bedrooms. Sunken L/R with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has oak cabinets and sliders to super back yard. Heat pump, roof replaced in 2007. Laminate floors and d designer d i colours. Steps to shopping. Please contact Brenda (604)816-6961 for an appointment For a virtual tour, go to today. You Tube and type in the listing address MLS #V911048

www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com •

23010 REID AVE. 4 BEDROOM CHARMER BACKS ONTO GREENBELT, CUL-DE-SAC • Curved staircase, vaulted ceilings • Sunroom and a covered patio • Nice in & out! • Huge fig tree in backyard

23870 106th Ave. OPEN SAT 2-4 & SUN 11-4 DRIVE BY! CALL US!

ANDREW ETEY

JENKINS

604-230-4020

604.467.3871 www.brendajenkins.com

11179 Creekside St. • PRICE INCLUDES HST!

PRICED TO SELL! • Executive 2 storey with full walk out bsmt • Granite gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances • Hardwood throughout • 3,434 sq. ft. total w/4 bdrms • Finished & ready to move in!

ASKING $469,900

Al & Brenda

Dave 604-341-0783

$686,000

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

• 4 bdrm 2 storey with walk out basement • Granite counters & hardwood throughout • Quality builder, quality finishings! • Stainless steel appliances • Great Family neighbourhood

$619,900

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

Sharpe Rd.

Selkirk Town Centre

PRIME PM ACREAGE • Flat 8.2 acres on quiet street • views of Golden Ears • Backs onto Alouette River/ Dike • Close to Pitt River & Golden Ears Bridge

• Units for Lease • Convenient downtown

DICK HUBER

MIKE HUBER

604.250.3977 604.839.8647

location next to Haney

SCOTT MEADUS

Place Mall

604.313.5727 $14/sq. ft.

Open Sun. 11-1pm 21617 Donovan Ave MLS# V910595 $554,000 Open Sun. 2-4 pm 20366 Hampton St MLS# V906033 $318,800

GOT HORSES? Have a look at this 5 acre beauty. The home is over 2000 sq feet with 3 bdrm, 3 bath and totally reno’d. The property is level, fenced and has a huge barn with box stalls. Only minutes to Rolley Lake Provincial Park. $799,000

RON MITCHELL Cell 604-617-9642 www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you.”

JASON EXNER BRENDA EXNER Cell 604-818-9851 Cell 604-603-8043 www.jasonexner.com

• • • •

$

548,800

419,900

11885 216TH STREET

11630 227TH STREET

11871 GEE STREET

GRAYSTONE SUBDIVISION Rancher with full basement Large 8,729 sq ft lot Open floor plan, 3 bdrm and 2 baths Large kitchen with eating bar

FANTASTIC LOCATION • 4 bdrms with 3 baths • Large rec room with full wet bar • Shopping & School within walking distance

LARGE 17,424 SQ FT LOT

HUGE BACKYARD WITH VIEW

NEW LISTING

$

CENTRAL LOCATION 3 bdrm with 3 baths Huge kitchen with large island Master with an amazing shower Separate detached 20 x 20 shop

• • • • •

www.BrendaExner.com

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 12-3

589,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

In life, you don't always get what you deserve.....You get what you negotiate! Have the proven negotiators on your side! We can help! Call Team Telep today! 604-467-3871

Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

$

$784,900

Buying or Selling a Home?

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 12-3

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

LARGE YARD FOR GROWING FAMILY

$369,900

GABRIOLA • • • • •

3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Private/Fenced back yard Garage Laminate Floors Needs TLC Offered at only $249,900

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

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set in place, a powerful being named Khaals turned a onelegged fisherman into that very rock so that he could guard the stream and ensure that Katzie people treated the fish and the river with respect. The pool has had more than one name, usually taken from the nearest landowner. First it was Smedley’s pool, then Davidson’s Pool. It was considered so important as the best swimming hole in the district that in 1934 in the middle of the Depression, municipal council set aside funds to provide a road access to the pool. The adjacent ‘Hot Rocks’ were equally popular and could be gotten to via the Cross property where the family had built numerous small cabins to attract summer tourists from the big city. So join us at Rivers Day, when the museum will have more displays on the history of the Alouette, and remember to always treat the river with respect – that rock is watching. Val Patenaude is director of the Maple Ridge Museum.

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DiNicolo named player of the week staff reporter Maple Ridge’s Anthony DiNicolo was named Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week thanks to his strong defensive play last week for the Simon Fraser University Clan against Grand Canyon. DiNicolo, a senior engineering student at SFU, helped the Clan to a pair shut-outs last week as they defeated the GCU Antelopes on Sept. 11, before beating the Trinity Lutheran ColDiNicolo lege Eagles 6-0. “Anthony was fantastic for us at the back this past week,” said head coach Alan Koch. “He helped settle our back four in the final thirty minutes against Grand Canyon and helped preserve a big victory. He has grown into a silent leader and has started off his senior year full of confidence.” DiNicolo is coming off a stellar junior campaign that saw him named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), in addition to being named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Academic Team thanks to his 3.49 GPA. DiNicolo was a critical member of last season’s 19-2-0 Clan team, and has started all five SFU games this season, helping the team to a 5-0 record, with only one goal against.

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Mike Lewandowski (left) and Malcolm Williams (right) are both playing for the UBC Thunderbirds this year along with fellow Pitt product Doug Plumb.

Pitt trio leads UBC Thunderbirds by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter University of B.C. Thunderbirds men’s basketball team might think about changing its name to the Marauders given how many former Pitt Meadows secondary students are playing for the team. This season there are three Pitt products playing for the T-Birds, with fifthyear player Dog Plumb and sophomore Mike Lewandowski joined by freshman Malcolm Williams. Pitt Meadows basketball coach Rich Goulet said the trio rank among some of the best to have played at the high school, and handling the transition to university basketball quite nicely. “Mike is just so big, and Malcolm looked very good for a freshman,” said Goulet, who has travelled out to UBC to see his ex-players play twice so far this year. “I expect all three could have very good seasons this year.” Doug Plumb was a student at Pitt Meadows Grade 8 and 9 before moving to Minnesota. After a stint

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preseason series with the Santa Clara Broncos of the NCAA’s first division, Steve Nash’s alma mater. On Sept. 8, the Thunderbirds beat the Broncos 98-85 in overtime, with Plumb picking up 16 points. The T-Birds didn’t fare as well in the rematch on Sept. 11, however. UBC opened the game on a 15-0 run, powered by Plumb, who finished the first quarter with nine points. “We were being really aggressive and we really dictating the tempo of the Plumb game on offence and defence,” said Plumb. “I felt we were the ones making scrappy plays and hustling after the loose balls, but as the game progressed, it kind of switched, where they were outworking us.” Santa Clara slowly fought their way back, narrowing the gap to just 21-14. The Broncos continued their good play into the second and closed to within one just before halftime. Plumb responded with a coast-to-coast layup to end the half

at 35-32 in favour of UBC. The two teams kept the game close in the third. The score was tied on five occasions and the lead changed hands three times. But in the fourth quarter, UBC couldn’t muster a consistent offensive threat and despite keeping Santa Clara within striking distance, UBC never saw the lead in the final period. “I thought it was a very, very educational game for us,” said UBC head coach Kevin Hanson. “Now they see what they really have to work on, getting a shot off a little bit quicker to defending a little bit more aggressively.” Hanson said that’s especially true with his young recruits, like Lewandowski and Williams. “The minutes they played against the NCAA Division 1 will help them this year, but it will really help them in years three, four and five, so that bodes well for the future,” he said.

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Soccer Fraser Valley Soccer League Regular season standings

Valley Community Football League Regular season standings as of Sept. 22 Atom Team Mission Meadow Ridge Gold Meadow Ridge Blue Abbotsford Chilliwack Red Chilliwack White Chilliwack Blue North Langley

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PF 122 65 58 97 58 31 45 6

PA 31 48 40 62 79 83 60 79

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Bantam Team Cowichan South Delta North Surrey Tigers Meadow Ridge Chilliwack Victoria Langley North Langley North Surrey Panthers Abbotsford Nanaimo Cloverdale

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PA 37 12 18 37 51 68 23 104 73 32 150 99

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Junior Team Meadow Ridge Abbotsford Chilliwack Blue Chilliwack Red Mission North Langley

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PF 44 96 90 89 26 49

PA 9 37 22 74 113 139

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Midget Team Victoria Nanaimo White Rock Chilliwack Coquitlam North Delta North Surrey Langley Vancouver Meadow Ridge Cowichan Cloverdale Burnaby Richmond

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Streak Won 3 Won 3 Won 3 Won 3 Won 2 Won 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 2 Won 1 Lost 3 Lost 3 Lost 3 Lost 3

PF 83 107 139 79 67 97 68 80 48 30 33 51 0 7

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PTS 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4

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Lower Mainland Senior Women’s Division 3 standings Team Abbotsford Kelowna/UBCO United Ridge Meadows Burnaby Brit Lions UBC

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Division 3A Team Port Moody Gunners C Coquitlam MF Titans Poco Rockets Port Moody Lions Port Moody Magpies North Fraser Celtic North Fraser Phoenix TWU Titans B Langley Utd Knights BC United B

W 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

F 13 6 6 8 5 6 5 1 1 1

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Masters Division 1 Team Poco Dominion FC Aldergrove Utd North Fraser Razorbacks Peace Arch FC Legends Peace Arch Utd Alumni Chilliwack FC Rapids North Delta SC United North Fraser Thunder Langley Utd Alumni B South Surrey FC B North Fraser Saints Peace Arch Rangers Surrey Heat Surrey FC Caps

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Sports calendar • The Ridge Meadows Flames junior B hockey team hosts the Grandview Steelers in its home opener for the 2011/12 Pacific International Junior Hockey League season at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge tonight (Friday, Sept. 23) at 7:30 p.m. • The Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club is hosting its annual Maple Ridge Open Mixed Fours tournament starting at 9 a.m. this Sunday, Sept. 25. Spectators are welcome to this top class lawn bowling event. For more information, contact George Cubiss at 604-466-8739. • The Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys’ football team plays its first home game of the season Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. under the lights at the Pitt Meadows Community Sports Field against

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by J eff Nage l Black Press Regular transit riders better brace for a big jump in fares in the spring of 2013. TransLink intends to seek approval next year for an average fare increase of 12.5 per cent. TransLink’s Moving Forward financial plan shows base fares are to remain frozen while monthly pass prices would jump 24 per cent in 2013. But TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie said the exact increases in each category are yet to be determined. Cash fares may go up that year, he said, and numbers in the plan showing a three-zone pass, for example, rising from $151 to $187.20 may end up less than shown. “It won’t likely all go on the passholders,” he said. “How that fare revenue is actually going to be generated will be the subject of consultations next year.” He said the numbers were included for accounting purposes only to demonstrate the revenue TransLink needs to raise in future years. Another big factor in the future of transit fares is that TransLink’s Compass smart cards arrive in 2013. “We’re going through a fare review right now to see how the fare structure will eventually roll out,” Hardie said.

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TransLink intends to seek approval next year for an average fare increase of 12.5 per cent. curately by distance or time travelled. TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly, whose office vets fare increases, said it’s too early to say whether he will approve a major fare hike for 2013. “It’s a substantial increase,” he told Metro Vancouver mayors last week, noting 12.5 per cent is far above inflation. “We will want to satisfy ourselves the increase is justified and can’t be deferred and not reduced in amount.” More modest fare increases for inflation are also scheduled for 2016 and 2019.

Some mayors questioned whether the 2013 hike is too much given the region has high fares already relative to some other transit systems. TransLink estimates the 12 per cent fare hike in 2013 will only result in a loss of two per cent of revenue from riders refusing to pay that much more, leaving a net fare revenue gain of at least 10 per cent. TransLink projections show its fare revenue would climb from $421 million now to $517 million in 2013, in part through further gains in ridership. Crilly was giving the

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per cent of plastic milk jugs are now returned, up from 61 per cent. The dairy industry reported no drop in sales, while Alberta cities saw curbside pickup and waste-handling costs drop. Atwood argues the issue is about more than milk containers. The provincial government has ordered industry-led recycling programs to expand to cover all packaging by 2014. That likely means milk containers will be collected through whatever overhauled blue box system emerges. Atwood thinks big beverage companies – represented by Encorp – will try to eliminate all existing refundable deposits on various bottles and containers and have them also directed through the expanded packaging pickup system. Container recycling fees – a few extra cents already charged in addition to deposits on most bottles – would likely go up if deposits are eliminated, she said. And she expects the same non-refundable recycling fees will be added to milk to help pay for pickup. Atwood argued it would be better to add a deposit to milk that consumers get back if they recycle than to end up with industry imposing its own added fee that isn’t refunded and may not even be transparently shown on the bill of sale. Encorp spokesman Malcolm Harvie denied the organization wants to dismantle the existing deposit system or that it has taken any position on how milk containers should be handled. He said many milk cartons and jugs are recycled through other methods – not just through depots – and the overall recovery rate may be more than 70 per cent.


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OBITUARIES BUHLER Noreen

Passed peacefully to Heaven on September 21st, 2011. She leaves her loving family. Service will be held Tuesday, September 27th at 11:00 A.M. in St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, B.C. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Born 22.04.1919 Victoria - Australia Died 13.09.2011 Maple Ridge British Columbia Widow of the late Professor Jim Duncan, beloved sister of Joy Bradstreet (dec), survived by children Caroline, Dr. James Newell, Adrian and Francis and grandchildren. Resting now at peace In Loving memory -The Duncan Family Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

BENDER Hans Josif (John)

MacPherson Garry

Passed away September 18, 2011 at 80 years in McKenney Creek Hospice, Maple Ridge, B.C. He is survived by his loving family; wife Sang Soon; children Anna, Katharine (David), Elizabeth, and Peter (Mae); grandchildren Madison, Ava, and Victoria. Funeral Mass will be Held Thursday September 22nd at 10:30AM at St Luke’s Catholic Church 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge. Prayers Wed 7PM at St. Luke’s. Interment to follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Donations to McKenney Creek Hospice would be appreciated.

July 7, 1944 ~ August 4, 2011

Expressions of Sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca BISSON Ross Arthur Passed away September 17th, 2011, at Ridge Meadows Hospital, just four days shy of his 71st Birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving family, wife Maureen, daughter La-Lonnie, son Rodney, sister Wendy (Oldenborger), one niece and three nephews. Ross retired in 1999 as a Sales Supervisor for Canada Bread (which had bought Venice Bakery where Ross worked when he left the printing industry and entered the food industry in 1977). For many a year Ross was a dedicated volunteer swimming instructor in Vancouver for the Royal Life Saving Society. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who helped Ross during his 4 year illness. At the request of the deceased there will be no service.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Garry MacPherson. Dad was born in Edmonton and grew up in Maple Ridge. For many years he was active in the Real Estate community and a member of the Rotary Club. He will be deeply missed and always remembered by his daughter Amber Boyd, his son Nathan MacPherson, his family and friends who shared his life.

I’ve lived a life that’s full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way.

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PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

No service at his request.

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: SET OF KEYS on 102nd Ave near water pump in Albion. Call to identify 778-227-6469. Lost:Ladies Brown Fabric Hat with multi-colored felt flower pinned on. Inside maker label is ‘parkhurst’, On Friday Sept 16 on either the skytrain from the airport or the afternoon West Coast Express. I got off at Pitt Meadows but missing hat. Sentimental Value. Contact Mary at 604-459-8917 LOST - LARGE M. black / white cat in area of 119 A Ave. and 238 St. Reward. Phone (604)312-0408. LOST ~ Orange Tabby Cat, male. On Sept 7th. Vicinity of Glenhurst & Dewdney Trunk Rd. (604)463-9590

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

HARRY Hooge before & after school care. 2 blocks from school. 7am-5pm. 604-466-9579 before 8pm. - Jeannette KATHY’S KORNER Lic’d. Daycare has 2 avail spaces. Operating since 1990. Location: Albion/Kanaka area Lots of ref’s Kathy @604-463-7572 KIND GRANDMA will do childcare. Two years and under. Your home. Edna (604)463-0205.

ANIA KIDS PLACE Licensed Family Daycare Dewdney & 234 Rd Accepting new registrations for children ages 1-5. Snacks & lunch included.

Call: (604)476-0915

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualified E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers Close to major route

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PRE-SCHOOLS

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake is now accepting REGISTRATION W Quality Programming for 3 to 5 year olds W AM & PM Classes available W Bright, well-equipped classroom

Mrs. Kilsby 604.462.0026 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION


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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Service, Commitment, Leadership Thompson Community Services seeks skilled, exp. and self-directed individuals to fill the following positions.

AREA MANAGER COASTAL REGION The Area Manager is a contributing member of the senior management team and is responsible for the daily operations of our community living programs in the CLBC Vancouver Coastal region. The Area Manager reports to the Director of Quality Services. The successful applicant will have a combination of exp. and knowledge in the following areas: · Service Delivery - ensuring excellence in all programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; · Leadership providing direction and functioning as an exemplar; · Admin. - developing and maintaining organizational functioning; · Community - promoting awareness and building relationships w/stakeholders.

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GREAT CLIPS

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca

For Full and Part-Time positions for our

604 575 5555

OPTICIAN TRAINING * 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011

BC College Of Optics

604.581.0101

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Is Hiring Hair Stylists

Send resume to: dkavanagh@shaw.ca

Maple Ridge Locations. Also Hair Stylists for our Management team We Provide Customers for Hair Stylists That Love To Cut Hair!

Yours for Value, Yours for Service

Call Sam 778-898-4120

Part-time Warehouse Person

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Otter Co-op at Pitt Meadows is seeking a part time Warehouse Person. Your schedule is flexible and will allow for call-ins and full time work when you are needed. You must be an outgoing self-starter, and be available mornings, afternoons, weekends and holidays. You are well groomed, physically strong and willing to take on a variety of duties and challenges.

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED WELDER to make gate and fence & install. (604)460-1020

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HOME MANAGER

As a Home Manager, you will have extensive exp. as a Community Service Worker in residential settings and supervisory experience. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to main. a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in North Vancouver. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package. Please reply in writing by October 7, 2011. Thompson Community Services, Attn: Kristine DeMonte Unit #102 1450 Pearson Place Kamloops, V1S-1J9, E-mail: kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR AN ENGINEER AT COQUITLAM CENTRE Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following routine maintenance on a daily basis: •

Performing and documenting planned and irregular maintenance to the building HVAC systems, including central cooling and heating system. Operation of DDC controls, Fire alarm systems. Minor electrical repairs. Ensure all life safety systems (sprinklers, extinguishers etc.) are maintained. Touch up painting and minor building repairs, carpentry, plumbing etc. Help with set-up of ongoing promotions and décor as needed.

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4th Class Power Engineering Certificate. Experience in building maintenance including the handling and maintenance of various pieces of power equipment. Must be able to work independently. Occasional heavy lifting and working from heights. Must have a valid B.C. driver’s license.

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Interested applicants should contact: David Smyth, Operations Supervisor, dsmyth@morguard.com no later than October 2nd, 2011.

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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. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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Britz Hair Design is now hiring WPart time Hair dresser for weekends (min 1 year exp). W Full time Stylist with clients (commission or rental). W Also Room rental available, Waxing.... Call Wida with inquiries 604~782~9412 Or drop off resume to 11986 ~ 224th St

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Otter Co-op

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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HELP WANTED

Housecleaner needed immediately to work with a team. No evenings. Must have car, speak & write English. Part time may lead to full. Company based in Maple Ridge. Will train.

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Permanent part-time 5-8 hours Wed, Thurs, Fri Calling on current and new customers. Must be able to lift 25lbs. Must have clean driver abstract

Spice & Herb packer/ warehouse worker, strictly part time. Fax to 604-465-4372 www.natureschoice.ca

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Phone or drop in for more information on the Futures Modules

Buxton Consulting

EDUCATION

11830 223 Street, Maple Ridge, BC 604-463-4312

Funded in whole or part through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

SHIFT YOUR

Duration: 42 weeks Potential Wages: $100k/yr

AUTO BODY & REFINISHING TECHNICIAN Duration: 42 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr

NEW CAREER

AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Duration: 24 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING PREP TECH Duration: 24 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr

BUSINESS MANAGER Duration: 2 weeks

Potential Wages: $50-$100k/yr

COLLISION ESTIMATOR

INTO HIGH GEAR!

HELP WANTED

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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Touching hearts, helping others... All in a Day’s Work! Become a

PRACTICAL NURSE HEALTH CARE ATTENDANTS Work & learn 3 days a week bridging to Practical Nurse in less than a year.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

• A new and exciting one week, 10 module program free to anyone able to work in Canada • Professional Facilitators to support you to find the work you want • Learn the “KEYS” to the Job Offer

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Spices and Herbs Merchandiser/ Route Driver

SERVICE TECH & INSTALLER OVER HEAD DOOR CO. in Surrey is looking for an Industrial door service tech & Installer. Must have exp. & valid Drivers Lic. Fax resume to 604-888-8828 or email: calvin@valmartdoors.com

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HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

STUDY.WORK. S U . O

SUCCEED.

TRAIN TO BE A LEGAL SECRETARY IN MAPLE RIDGE TODAY!

Legal Secretaries type correspondence, reports, invoices & related material from handwritten copy or machine dictation, using a computer or word processor. Train locally for the skills necessary in this competitive career field.

Duration: 13 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$60k/yr

SERVICE ADVISOR

Duration: 13 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$60k/yr

PARTS & WAREHOUSING

GET CERTIFIED IN 13 WEEKS!

Duration: 6 weeks

Potential Wages: $32-$48k/yr

JOIN US ON:

AUTO DETAILING Duration: 2 weeks

Potential Wages: $15-$20/hr

SALES & LEASING Duration: 1 week NEW

Potential Wages: $36-$75k/yr

DISPATCHING AND TRANSPORTATION OPERATION

Duration: 25 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$65k/yr

www.lovecars.ca Visit our New Campus at 12160-88th Ave, Surrey

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Courses Starting Now!

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WORTH SWITCHING CAREERS FOR

STUDENT FUNDING AVAILABLE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Did you, or someone you know just have a baby? How about a Birthday or Anniversary? Advertise your special occassions with us bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

Roofers and Labourers required immediately in Kamloops and Cranbrook, BC. Candidate will have 1-3 years of commercial flat roofing experience, driver’s licence and transportation. Send resume: shannon@westernroofing.ca

email: pittmeadows@otter-coop.com Fax# 604-465-0718

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

604-635-2233 1.888.546.2886

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Please apply to: Jacky Graham, Branch Manager, Otter Co-op @ Pitt Meadows 12343 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2J5

EDUCATION

12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

A WORK SAFE PARTNER

604.466.3600 www.sprottshaw.com

CALL MAPLE RIDGE:


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Opportunity for an outstanding

Multi-Media Journalist The Abbotsford News, a tri-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a fulltime, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our webbased branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Andrew Holota, Editor The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5 or e-mail: aholota@blackpress.ca Deadline for applications: September 28, 2011 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.abbynews.com

HELP WANTED

www.blackpress.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

40045 - McClure Ave, 106 Ave, Zeron Ave, 239 St, 240 St, 238A St. 40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave 40214 - 125 Ave, Morse Cres, 127 Ave, 224 St 40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave, 121A Ave, Peach Tree Crt, 231 St, Blossom St 40262 - Spring Ave, Exeter Ave, 126 Ave, Thornton Ave, 216 St. 40304 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, Hood St, 214 St, Ashbury Crt 40327 - Patterson Ave, 118 Ave, 203 St 40334 - Lorne Ave, Wanstead St, Ospring St, Princess St 40335 - Dale Dr, Walnut Cres, 204 St, Pinda Pl 40350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, Cherry Pl, Laity St, Carlton St, 214 St 40351 - 122 Ave, Stonehouse Ave, 123 Ave, Creston St, 216 St 40369 - 122 Ave, 121B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 203 St 40376 - 121 Ave, Telep Ave, 202 St 40378 - 124 Ave, Powell Ave, Brooks Ave, 205 St 40384 - 125 Ave, Meadow Pl, 124 Ave, Blanshard St, 40429 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 238B St, 239B St 40432 - Docksteader Circ, Docksteader Loop, Foreman Dr, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, 139A Ave 40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge Cres, 232 St 41033 - Hoffman Way, Thorburn Way, Sutton Ave, Carter Cl

Do you enjoy coming to work each day and being surrounded by high end products? If so, why not consider employment with Trail Appliances? We are the industry leader and carry all of the top name appliance brands. This is an ideal role for someone with a strong sales background, someone who enjoys meeting new people each day and can easily build and sustain strong business relationships. Candidates must be available to work all days of the week. Because of the large inventory of product we sell, the ability to learn a large amount of product knowledge is required. The successful candidate will be part of our fully paid, intensive, in house training program. Candidates should be fluent in English; the ability to speak Korean or Farsi would be an additional asset. If this sounds like the job you would be interested in long of your dreams and you would like to be considered... Please send me your resume to jobs@trailappliances.com.

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HOSPITALITY ✫ SERVERS Sparta Greek Taverna Recruiting for evening & weekend shifts.

Must have 2 years experience

Drop resume after 4:00 p.m. at: 2232 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam or E-mail: starta63@telus.net

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F/T Sushi Chef & Kitchen Chef Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge) High School grad 3-5yrs exp Eng/Kor $18.75/hr 604-463-7535 KITCHEN HELPER, NEEDED P/T, 3 days/week to start, 10am-4pm. Exp necessary. Fax resumes to: 604-944-6304 or email: karl@oldcountrypasta.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Metro Roofing requires exp. Flat Roofers, BUR, torch, single ply (TPO & PVC). Commercial and Industrial Projects.

Hiring Night Shift for all locations. Must be able to work till late on weekends & weekdays and have transportation. Full time / Part time, Benefits available, and competitive wage Send resume and hours available to #101 12473 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC or email subway_careers@shaw.ca Subject “Closer”

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

REPROCESSING/STERILIZATION Technician required immediately for a short 1 month contract in the beautiful Okanagan. Graduation from a recognized Reprocessing /Sterilization Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. 1- 866355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

Sheet Metal Applicators Must have previous experience installing roof flashing’s. All work to RCABC Standards & Specifications.

All Ages, All Ethnicities

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS EXECUTIVE Assistant needed for a forward-thinking company . Applicant should be competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Send resumes to ghuamane@gmail.com

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COST ACCOUNTANT IMW INDUSTRIES in Chilliwack, BC is currently seeking a fulltime Cost/Project Accountant. This position will work closely with Engineering and Sales to develop and maintain standard costs and pricing, evaluate job profitability and assist with month end preparation. Candidates should be working towards or recently completed a CGA or CMA designation. Proficiency in MS-Excel is necessary and experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is preferred. To learn more about this position please visit our website at www.imw.ca. E-mail resumes to: hr@imw.ca PHARMACY Technician required immediately for a beautiful coastal BC community. Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. Effective verbal and written communication, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize work. Call 1-866-355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca

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ALTERNATIVE FOREST Operations is a dynamic growing BC Forestry business, providing extraordinary performance for our customers and crew. We have immediate openings for the following positions. . Skyline Hooktender . Rigging Slingers . Chokermen . Certified Fallers If you are a safe high level performer, experienced and work well with others contact us! Mail resume to AFO, 3818 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6K2. Email: admin@heli-log.com. Website: www.heli-log.com

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

Good Wages & Benefits

104607

Call: 604.888.4856

Big Mountain Electric

Serious Enquiries Only!

Bonded, experienced Friendly service Reasonable price No job too small Reno’s/Additions

HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice.

778-892-4299 173A

COUNSELLING

LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN $28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179 Check our website www.alouetteaddictions.org

Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations. Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca PAINTERS Northstar Painting requires F/T & P/T experienced painters now! Contact by email:

WANTED FRAMERS HELPER Highly motivated individuals for Framers helper in Maple Ridge area. Steel toes, hardhat, tools & own transportation required. Wage negotiable depending on exp.

Phone Todd 604-928-7511 or Dayne 604-908-7371

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AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

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GARDENING

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

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

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“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Reasonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

Brisk Home Cleaners

TRAVEL/TOURISM

2ND CAREER Opportunity - Travel agency expanding in POCO seeks independent travel counselor FT or PT. Must be mature individual with a passion for travel, computer knowledge and communications skills a must. Training, support, top commissions, personal travel benefits. No investment req. Reply to barbara@cruisehol.com

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FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Entry level positions Job entails: Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Prompt Delivery Available

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour)

Weekly W Bi-Weekly W Monthly Insured & Bonded, Exc. ref’s. www.briskcleaners.com

Terri 604.837.1709

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLEANING SERVICE, reliable and trustworthy, worked in the area for many years. 604-466-1149 or 604782-0305

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

BUSY Langley based Commercial Landscape Construction Company is currently seeking motivated individuals to join their team. The following positions are available: Hard Landscape Foreman Hard Landscape Labour General Labour Machine Operator General Landscape Foreman Competitive wages, benefits and incentives. Wages start from $16/hour and can exceed $30/hour based on experience/qualifications. Please fax resume to 604-882-0083 or email employment@canadianlawncare.ca Clearly mark what position you are applying for and wage expectations.

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539 INTEX VENTURES Janitorial, Office/Window Cleaning ✶10 years exp. ✶Free Estimates 465-1302 ✶786-3466

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HERFORT CONCRETE

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING Xmas Light installs, Power washing. (604)786-8769

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

FULL-TIME TRUSS BUILDERS & LABOURERS Req. for Truss Manufacturer in Pitt Meadows. Wage commensurate with experience. Benefits after 6 mos. (Full-Time). Please fax resume: 604-465-9176 or e-mail: jamie.g@mrtruss.com

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Register Now Busy Film Season

CALL 604-558-2278

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

Flat Roofers

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Retail Sales Professional Wanted Work for the leader in the appliance industry! TRAIL APPLIANCES Ltd. COQUITLAM

Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience - preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, September 30, 2011 to:. Rita Walters, Advertising Sales Manager The Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or e-mail: admanager@peacearchnews.com No phone calls please

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If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-466-6397 and quote the Route number.

Advertising Sales Consultant

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

Reno’s, Clean-ups, Hauling, Home Improvements

778.994.4736

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

HANDYPERSONS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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


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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

3 Rooms for $299. Powerwashing New const. Apartment repaints. Int/Ext No Job’s too small.

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

778-834-6234

Free Estimate

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Gary 467-3024

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

Home Renovations and New Construction

288

HOME REPAIRS

300

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing

NO Wood byproducts used

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

When QUALITY Matters

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

17607 FORD ROAD,

317

PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

604-537-4140

Great selection of Halloween & Christmas Decorations & Crafts. Variety of other Items.

24683 - 103A Ave. Maple Ridge Sat. Sept. 24th 8am - Noon Household Items Lots of Everything! GARAGE SALE MULTI FAMILY SEPT 24th & OCT 1st 12082 & 12074 238st 9:00 - 3:00 Lots and of household items. GARAGE SALE Sept. 24 & 25 24200 Hill Avenue, Maple Ridge. POOL TABLE, Washer & Dryer, various household items. Come see! 9 AM to 3 PM. MAPLE RIDGE

DOWNSIZING GARAGE SALE Sat, Sept 24th, 9am-4pm

22956 Gilbert Dr.

(Nr. Planet Ice) Household items, tools, garden items and much more

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. FALL Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967

28594 98TH AVE.

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

Baby stuff, books, household items, etc. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

Service,

Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! WCB Insured - Bonded Visa & M/C accepted

Call 7 days/week

778-344-1069 andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

PAVING/SEAL COATING

YARD SALE

Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior

Neon Beer Signs,

• Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.

This Sat & Sun 9am ~ 7pm

corner 232 & 128 Ave

MOVING SALE Sat. & Sun. Sept 24 & 25

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 19438 - 118B Ave. Tools & chest, ladders, shop vac, pressure washer, some furniture & household items. RAIN OR SHINE

UNDER $200

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates

PLUMBING

341

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

DAVIDS WINDOW CLEANING WindowsW GuttersW Siding Washing Pressure/Hand Washing Free Estimates 465-1302W786-3466

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

463-4449 or 209-6583 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 .

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

Call Ian 604-724-6373

NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.

636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

640

Single items to entire households

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

LOTS

Amazing Okanagan Lake View lot priced to sell almost 1 acre, nicely treed. $229,000 well below appraised value. (250)542-6167

OPEN HOUSE

PORT COQUITLAM, 1615 Magellan, 3 bdrm., 3 baths, corner lot. Freshly updated. Open house Sun. Sept 25, 12-2. Artur (778)227-1342

MATTRESSES staring at $99

PRESSURE WASHING

HOUSES FOR SALE

Maple Ridge Central $489,000 5 Bedroom full basement home on quiet fully fenced 9600 sqft corner lot. 2 full baths, 2 F/P, A/C Laundry, huge sundeck, fresh paint. Brookside Realty ~ Dave 604-240-3523

638

“Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

604-942-6907

$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service

RECREATIONAL

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401 ROOFING... All work is guaranteed and over 10 years experience Call now for a free estimate and written quote: 604-217-2879

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

www.recycle-it-now.com RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

A-1 PAINTING CO.

Maple Ridge

th

Bob Fitz-James 604-467-0333

548

604.723.8434

nd

Steel Buildings. Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800; 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900; 81x130 – Reg $121,500 Now $103,900 Source# 1L0 800-964-8335

524

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Quality built & designed with seniors in mind. One bedroom + solarium/den. Stunning mountain view. Short walk to retail/businesses in downtown Maple Ridge. Seniors’ facilities on ground floor featuring all services and programs $298,000 Call Donald 604.467.0176

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

5 PIECE white wicker Furn (corner stand, 3drawer chest, dressing table, mirror & stool) $200. (604)466-4817

604.587.5865

NEW Rod’s, Reels & Tackle US Military Clothes, Antiques, Bikes, Garden equip, Many Collectibles

518

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Deluxe Retirement Living

630

AUCTIONS

.

778-344-1069

Maple Ridge MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept. 24th 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 12221 - 201 St. (off Dewdney) Rain or shine Kids & twins clothes, furn. exercise equip. & misc.

Pitt Meadows

GARAGE SALE SAT. SEPT. 24, 9-1 23877 105TH AVE.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MAPLE RIDGE

Lots of Nice Stuff! MAPLE RIDGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

GARAGE SALES

SAT. & SUN. SEPT 24 & 25, 9am-5pm

Residential

YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M/1F, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready Nov. (604)858-9758

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment. Consignment now being accepted. June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

30 years experience

MOVING & STORAGE

$45/Hr

GARAGE SALE

&

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net

509

A.C. TREE SERVICE

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

23651 Tamarack Lane Maple Ridge Sat. & Sun. Sept. 24, 25/9am - 4pm

Commercial

625

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

338

Local & Long Distance

Maple Ridge GARAGE/PLANT SALE SAT. SEPT. 24th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12081 Greenwell St. (off 228th behind ICBC) Dressage saddle, snaffle bridle, rhodos, azaleas, antiques, collectibles, chop saw, shelving, etc. etc. COVERED RAIN OR SHINE

Painting

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

604-465-1311

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Pre Moving Sale Furniture, Household, Pictures, Single bed, Wall Unit, New & Used Ladies Clothing XL, Misc items.

Prof. tile installation, top quality workmanship, great comp. prices Free est. Call today 604-727-3529.

Meadows Landscape Supply

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

12449 Meadowbrook Place, Maple Ridge Sat. Sept. 24, 9am -3pm

TILING

MISC SERVICES SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

604-465-3189

551

Stardust

PETS

626

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

320

GARAGE SALES

373B

374

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

SAWDUST

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

Dean 604-834-3076

551

The DECK Guys

LANDSCAPING

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

NEED HELP? Skilled carpenter available for evening & weekend work. Brian 604-477-0147

477

REAL ESTATE

TOY POMERANIANS. 7 wks. M & F. Vet ✓, healthy, 1st shots, dewormed, $750 up. 778-839-8007

D Sundeck / Patio Construction D Re-build/Extend Existing Decks D Authorized vinyl deck installers D Aluminum, glass, wood railings D Sundeck & Vinyl Repairs D 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl *Work Guaranteed *References *Over 20 Years Experience.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

.

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

SUNDECKS

Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Cellular 604-671-9694

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

PETS

Free estimates 604-418-8340

JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

372

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

DUTCH TOUCH

EAGLE TILE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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

372

SUNDECKS

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

PETS

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

477

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

PETS

2 female Jack Russell Puppies for sale. They have there firsts shots ,dewormed and vet checked. $400 ea Contact: Isabell at 604-476-6615 BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $50 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN dog puppies, vet checked, 1st shots. Jen 604-807-3853 / rjkooi@hotmail.com BLUENOSE PITBULL PUPPIES. 2 boys, 2 girls, $800. obo. Call 604-783-8607. Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1200. Call 604-782-3864. LAB/CHOW cross 6yr/old male with sweet gentle temperament, has all shots. 604-340-3162, 604-541-2147 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $800. 604-462-0774. LABS, 2 fem black & 2 male yellow ready Oct 1st. 1st shots & dewomred, $650, ph: (604)803-9999 MALTESE pups, 2 Males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S. $800. Home raised. 604-464-5077 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 males, 1 black/1 brown. $1000 (604)819-1466 No Sunday calls

RENTALS 560

MISC. FOR SALE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Cost $925, Sale $375 604 - 460 - 8741

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RUBY RIVER BABY GRAND - Ebony $15,000 value-will sell $8000/obo. Pristine condition (604)824-0107

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BEAUTIFUL Updated 3120sq ft 5 bdrm Rancher with basement on 1/4 acre $439,000. 34629 Ascott Ave Abbotsford 604-761-9341

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

Maple Ridge 224th St. 2 bdrm grnd. flr condo, approx 946 s/f. avail now, ns/np/refs. $1150/mo. BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home, 5 bdrms, dbl garage, ns/np/refs, $1900 +3/4 utils. Coquitlam 4 bdrm family home, approx 2600 sq/ft, dble garage, ns/np/refs, avail Oct 1st. $2000. P.Meadows brand new 1bd+den, 2 & 3 bdrms in Solaris Towers, 5 appls, nr WCE,shops,parks,schls. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1150

2 BDRM, 2 bath. Insuite w/d. Secured 2 car prkng. Incl heat h/wtr. NS/ NP. Ref req. $1200 plus dep. Avail Oct 1. Call 604-617-2615

BRENTWOOD Apartments

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 2 Bdrms. Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets. For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823

MAPLE RIDGE, Central. 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm. $900 incl heat & h.w. No dogs.604-467-9420 or 477-9021


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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 & 2 bdrm. $780 - $880/mo

Avail. Oct. 1 - Ref’s req’d.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $500 includes hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm) MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

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

Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street 2 Bedroom Apt $820/mo 3 Bedroom Apt $950/mo Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time.

Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

Maple Ridge Central

Certified Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only

RENTALS 715

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(604)467-5271

741

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.9189 PITT MEADOWS

OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

MAPLE RIDGE Central Mature Adult building 1 Bdrm apt., newly reno’d u/g parking,cable incld $600$650/mo, n/p, ref’s, For appoint 11am to 5pm (778)327-8405. Maple Ridge

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 4 bdrm + den, 2400sqft, 2 storage rooms, double garage incls all appl’s, N/S, N/P avail Nov 1st. $1900. 604-817-7783 MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl new reno’d 3 Bdrm upper flr, 1.5 bath,lrg deck & lrg back yrd, n/p, share w/d, immed $1400+hydro gas incl 604-328-7910 MAPLE RIDGE Rent to Own. Newer home. 3 bdrm 3 bath $2500/mo. $350 credit toward purchase. Small downpayment req. 604-418-3162

1 Bedroom with gas fireplace No Pets, Non Smoker

$525/mo & up. + util’s

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, 4 appls, new decor, nr shops, credit & ref req’d. 604-465-4339

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

ST

$75 OFF 1 MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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

604.465.7221

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

750

SUITES, LOWER

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, “family sized” dinette, LCD TV, Microwave. $29,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

2011 SALEM FG T21RD

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL “No Wheels, No Problem”

MAPLE RIDGE WEST Bright & spacious 2 Bedroom basement suite. No pets, No Smoking. Close to amenities Available Immediately. $950/mo incls utils

$ WE PAY CASH FOR CARS $ CALL

604-328-0081 7 Days/Week

604-765-4074

Pass through storage, U-shaped dinette, ext. speakers, outside shower, DSI water & heater. $17,816 (Stk.30525) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

POCO NORTH 2 bdrm. $850mo incl util/cbl N/S N/P. Ref req’d Avail now Quiet person 604-518-9020

751

SUITES, UPPER

604-240-3523

MAPLE RIDGE, W. 3 bdrm top flr. 2 baths. 1400 s/f. Quiet st. $1350. 604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450. PITT MEADOWS - Upper House 12535-188st, very BRIGHT, CLEAN 3 BR + Den; 2 Bath; 2750 sf Large deck & yard on ¾ Acre Lot $1900 inc. landscaping; Avail. NOW Peak Property Mgmt (604)931-8666

752

CLASSIC CLASS C

Pitt Meadows 3 Bedroom + den 3 year new house $2100/mo Please call Tom Fraser Property Mgmt

604.466.7021 TRANSPORTATION

806

Auto Loans Approved

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911

818

2003 TRAIL BLAZER, 6 cyl. One owner 160 K. New tires, well maint. $8100. 604-596-0312 (Fleetwood)

31’ Ford V10, 173k. One owner, GREAT condition. Island bed, partial hard-wood. Near-new tires, rear air bags. Many extras!

CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2008 Buick Allure 7,900 kms. Red, chrome pkg. Under warranty til Sept/2013. $16,900. 604-464-6397.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

($23,900) $21,900

604-626-8859

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1988 Lincoln TOWN CAR, fully loaded, very good cond. New bumper / alternator & tuneup aircared $1800 obo. 604-463-8087

2005 MT CRUISER, 93,000 kms. $6300. Call 604-816-1646.

848

TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49 604-318-8300 851

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $5950. Call: (604)599-0170

TRUCKS & VANS

1976 INT’L SCOUT TERRA2, convertible, 4x4, 1 ton pick up truck. Pontiac 400 big block, 375hp. Approx. 3000 mi. on power train. One of a kind. $13,800. (604)799-8533

1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

The Scrapper

AXC 1999 ROYAL CXA

PITT MEADOWS 1 bdrm, $600 incl util & cbl. NS/NP. Single mature person. Avail now. 604-465-4835

Call 604-467-3944

800SQ.FT.1BDRM,230TH&DEWDN E Y , C A R P / L A M I NATE,SHRD.LNDY,SEP.ENTR,NO pets/no smokers,suits working person or couple. $800 incl.heat/cbl/intrnt. Oct.1, 604-4669579 MAPLE RIDGE 207th 2 Bdrm n/s, n/p, own W/D, large back yard $880 + % utils, Immed 604-614-6758 MAPLE RIDGE: 3/Bdrms, W/D, $1175/mo inclds all utils / cable / int. Immed. 778-242-8903. MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka area 2 bdrm, Living room, F/S. D/W, own W/D, n/s, n/p $950/mo all inlc’d + cable, avail immed. (604)463-7017 MAPLE RIDGE. large 2 bdrm near SRT, well maint, furn or unfurn’d, full amens, park-like setting, N/S, $1200/mo. Nov 1st 604-476-1335. MAPLE RIDGE near SRT. New 1 bdrm walk-out bsmt, avail now, ns/np, $750 +utils. 604-928-5012. MAPLE RIDGE. Newer 1 bdrm bsmt suite. 5 appls., Sep ent. parking. N/S. 750 sf. Avail. now. $750/mo incl utils. 604-790-1410. MAPLE RIDGE: Newer 2 bdrm bsmt, incl lndry, gas/elec, $850/mo. Avail Oct. 1. NP/NS. (604)466-2914

845

2011 LAREDO 291TG

MAPLE RIDGE West. 1 bdrm. F/P, W/D. priv entry. N/S. N/P. Avail now. $700/mo. 604-319-1993.

Maple Ridge Central 3 Bedroom Upper Huge yard, Fireplace Hardwood floors $1400/mo Brookside Realty ~ Dave

MAPLE RIDGE West, lovely Townhouse fully furnished, incls all util’s $500mo avail immed 604-467-9921

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 SEABREEZE tri axle 5th whl. 36’ deluxe model, lots extras, $22,000 obo. Phone (604)535-5693

MAPLE RIDGE, spacious newer 1 Bdrm suite on quiet acreage, min. to downtown util’s incl n/s, n/p, $650/mo. Oct. 1 604-462-0836

MAPLE RIDGE, 3bdrm f/p d/w, cvrd deck, shr lndry. n/s, n/p. $1400 inc. Oct. 1-15 604-465-2187

MAPLE RIDGE Private rooms (WiFi & cble) shrd kit. bath, lndry. $500/mo. 778-893-2750. Maple Ridge W. Single Pri. rooms Shrd bath/kitchen. Utils incl. $475. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

838

TRANSPORTATION

604.477.8307

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

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE spacious new 1 bdrm suite, nr amens, ns/np, avail now. $675 +utils. 778-867-9454.

MAPLE RIDGE W. Newer 2 bdrm grnd level, $900 incl cbl/utils/net. Nr amens. Oct 1. Call 604-351-0005.

ROOMS FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

2 Bedroom Suite

Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty management.com

746

810

Own driveway ~ entry & side yard. Lots of storage, share W/D, Close to hospital & school, N/S, pet neg. $950 incls wifi, hydro & gas. Available.

MAPLE RIDGE West. Lrg freshly painted 1 bdrm. Own W/D. Nr bus & express. $740 incl utils. n/p Now 604-459-3338,778-995-1813.

Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Call: 778-882-8894

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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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750

604-463-3000

The Meadows

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

RENTALS

1999 DODGE Caravan auto 2 yr AirCare, 179K, fully loaded, p/w, p/l, good cond, $2050. (778)552-6300 2005 ACURA RSX Rare Luxury Sport Model / pristine condition. Only 45,000Ks. With I-V TEC 4 cyl. Lady driven - loaded, 5 speed. $14,500/OBO. 604-538-2239. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

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2000 CHEV Venture short wheel base. 2 sliding side doors Air cond. 200K a/cared $2250 (604)465-5131 CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

MARINE 912

BOATS

FLAT DECK trailer 5’X12’, plus 13ft boat $575. for both obo (604)767-9413

VEHICLES WANTED Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200


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