Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - March 18, 2011 Online Edition

Three years later, and still homeless. p3Along the Fraser

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The campaign in support of Marc Dalton is accusing New Democrats of being behind the effort to oust the MLA from his Maple Ridge-Mission seat.

Full-page newspaper adver-tisements warn residents not to be intimidated by “NDP outsiders” into signing the re-

call petition.“It’s not a grassroots move-

ment. That’s the guise,” said Mike Murray, who is coordinat-ing the “I’m with Marc” defence.

Murray points to several peo-ple registered as canvassers with the recall campaign who have strong NDP affi liations, in-cluding Maple Ridge Coun. Craig Speirs, who has been nominated to run for the party federally in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mis-sion, and Verity Howarth, who is the federal riding association president here.

Wilfred Murdoch McIntyre,

the proponent for the recall pe-tition, is a former national vice-president of the Industrial Wood and Allied Worker union.

Launched last week, the cam-paign requires canvassers to collect 14,082 signatures from the last election list in Maple Ridge-Mission to support the re-call, within 60 days.

If successful, it will trigger a by-election in the riding that Dalton won by just 68 votes.

“There are some substantiat-ing facts,” said Murray. “There are very important NDP and labour personalities right at the

centre of this recall effort. The union movement and the NDP have the right to get behind the recall. We are not denying that, but don’t say it’s a grassroots movement.”

The “I’m with Marc” campaign is currently recruiting observers to keep an eye on the canvassers to make sure they follow recall rules.

The recall supporters argue Dalton should lose his MLA job because he backed the introduc-tion of the 12-per-cent harmo-nized sales tax.

Recall supporters ask MLA to defend HST

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NDP behind recall: Dalton supporters

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SláinteGolden Ears Pub server Natasha Cook is decked out in green and ready to dish out green beer and Irish stew for St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday.

Minimum wage climbs above $10

If you’re slinging hamburgers and tossing french fries, you’ll be getting a 28-per-cent raise over the next year.

Premier Christy Clark announced gradual increases to the minimum wage in B.C. on Wednesday – from the present $8 an hour to $10.25 by May 2012.

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce has taken a neutral position on the decision, said president Jeremy Bekar.

“We do believe it’s going to affect restaurants because they’re pretty much the only establishments that pay minimum wage, really.”

The move was Clark’s fi rst task af-ter being sworn in earlier this week and it impressed the employees at Subway on 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge.

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About the environment, food, trees.p23

Opinion 6

News Views 6

Home&gardening 23

Community Calendar 38

Parenting 41

Acts of Faith 42

Scoreboard 46

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Maple Ridge resident Lea McIntosh signs a petition to recall Liberal MLA Marc Dalton.

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Four days ago, Rob McGowan lost everything he owned. A tarp, a tent, his blanket, meagre posses-sions that could all fi t in a small, battered shopping cart.

“The bylaw cops threw out everything,” said McGowan, dressed in a fl oppy straw hat, camoufl age jacket, a oversized woolly sweater and muddy jeans.

“I get harassed because I know my rights as a Canadian citizen. People like to blame all society’s woes on the homeless.”

Three years ago, McGowan was one of 2,660 homeless people counted across Metro Vancouver – a tally that saw 22 per cent increase in that population from 2005.

Not much has changed for McGowan in that span. Despite several attempts, find-ing a home has proved difficult.

“I can’t find a place that I can afford or roommates I can depend on,” he said.

So McGowan shuffles between camps in the bushes and the Salvation Army’s Car-ing Place shelter, where there are beds available nearly year-around.

When Metro Vancouver conducted its last count in 2008, the number of home-less people in Maple Ridge and Pitt Mead-ows more than doubled from the previous one. Ninety people were found to be with no roof over their heads in the municipali-ties, up from 42 in 2005.

McGowan figures that tally will remain the same or maybe even increase this year.

“I’m just seeing more people who are homeless,” said McGowan, his face weath-ered and creased from eight years of hard living on the street. “There are more people unemployed, younger people and more families.”

More than 600 trained volunteers fanned out across the Lower Mainland on Wednesday to count the number of home-less people in a single, 24-hour snapshot.

In Maple Ridge, volunteers were sta-tioned at the library, two bottle depots and the welfare office, while outreach workers visited a dozen outdoor camps.

The count also included people staying in homeless shelters and safe houses, as well as people with “no fixed address,”

staying in hospitals, jails or other tempo-rary transitional facilities.

“The 2011 Homeless Count is important not only because it provides a snapshot of the minimum number of people without a secure place to live,” explained Stephanie Ediger, executive director of the Alouette Home Start Society and the count co-ordi-nator in Maple Ridge, “because we count every three years. And because we collect important information in the survey, the count helps us better understand how the population is changing and what needs are emerging.”

The count looks to identify trends in homelessness by asking people living on the street their reasons for being home-less, how long they have been without a

home, where they stay at night, and what services they use.

“The count is considered to be the abso-lute minimum number of homeless in the area,” said Ediger, adding it is impossible to record the “hidden homeless,” those who are living in their cars, hotels or couch-surfing.

Those without a home blame poverty and a lack of affordable housing in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for their circum-stances.

B.C. Housing will soon be breaking ground for a 46-suite project in Maple Ridge, intended to give those in drug or psychiatric programs a place to live for up to a year, with 24-hour supervision.

Ediger says that supportive housing will help, but it won’t help families or those who don’t suffer from addiction or mental health issues.

“It certainly won’t be the solution to the problem of homelessness, by any means. We need more affordable housing.”

Jenn Gash, a 29-year-old who has lived on the street on and off since she was 15, concurs.

“A one-bedroom in Maple Ridge cost $600. I can’t afford that,” she said.

She hopes this time, the regional tally, which has been conducted every three years since 2002, prompts real change.

“Maybe they will finally do something

Three years later, and still homeless


(Above) Rob McGowan takes part in the homeless count at the Salvation Army on Wednesday afternoon; (below) From right, organizers and volunteers before heading out to help with the homeless count on in Maple Ridge on Wednesday.

Volunteers fanned out across Metro Vancouver to count number of people living on the streets


Homeless count• Men continue to dominate the homeless popula-tion, but homelessness among women is rising faster: men continue to make up a higher percentage of the homeless population than women, with 72 per cent compared to 27 per cent, respectively; in 2008, the number of women who were homeless increased by 16 percent from 2005, compared to an increase of 13 per cent among men. • Reasons street/service homeless did not stay in a shel-ter: in 2008, about 32 per cent of the street homeless population indicated that they did not stay in a shelter because they disliked them. Reasons given for disliking shelters included bed bugs, cleanliness, restrictive rules, noise, theft, and limits on how long they could stay. Only two per cent expressed a preference to sleep outside. • Aboriginal homelessness is still high and growing: while people of Aboriginal ancestry represent only about two per cent of Metro Vancouver’s census population, they comprised 32 per cent of the region’s homeless population during the 2008 count, an increase from 30 per cent in 2005. • Rising incidence of complex health problems: in 2008, approximately 84 per cent of the homeless reported at least one health condition, including many disabling conditions such as addiction (61 per cent), mental illness (33 per cent), and physical disability (31 per cent).

– 2008 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count

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Disabled employees are less likely to get hurt on the job, less likely to be late, and just as productive, if not more so, than their able-bodied and able-minded counterparts, dozens of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ busi-ness leaders were told Wednesday at meeting put on by a group of lo-cal service providers.

Sherri Thomas is a job developer for Triumph Vocational Services, and she wants local business owners to know about

the benefi ts of hiring a physically or mentally handicapped person.

She’s part of the Life After School Transition (LAST) committee, and says one of the biggest benefi ts to hiring a dis-abled person is stabil-ity.

“Once they fi nd em-ployment that works, they tend to stay there for the rest of their working lives,” she said.

Government support for disabled workers also means lucrative in-centives for employers, including a $2,000 hiring incentive through Youth Skills B.C., which can be used to subsidize a

worker’s salary, as well as an additional $1,000 for training.

Chris Yeo is a human resources advisor for Safeway Canada, and says while hiring an employee who is physi-cally or mentally handi-capped can have chal-lenges, the payback is defi nitely worth the ef-fort.

Safeway currently employs more than 100 people with disabilities in B.C., accounting for one per cent of their workforce.

Yeo stated that dis-abled employees are more punctual than non-disabled employees, and

are one sixth as likely to be hurt on the job.

“The key is that every-one has talents, you just need to fi nd the right person for the right job,” Yeo said. “Not ev-eryone with a disability can work at Safeway, but then not everyone without one can work at Safeway, either.”

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin and Pitt Meadows Mayor Don MacLean both encour-aged local businesses to hire disabled workers.

“Hopefully we can take a chance and see what a person with a disability can do,” said MacLean.

Daykin said hiring a disabled employee at his now-defunct lumber yard was a positive ex-perience.

“We got more support from the system with that employee than any of our others,” he said.

LAST is holding a tran-sition resource fair at Thomas Haney Second-ary from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on March 29 to help con-nect disabled students with various agencies and groups that service them.

“We would like to have everyone in Maple Ridge with a disability placed with a job,” said Thomas.

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It’s the fi rst thing owner Jay Sekhon heard from his employ-ees when he came into the store on Thursday. But as business costs go, up so will prices for a Subway sandwich. He expects to hear from head offi ce about those increases and, “they will adjust it accordingly.”

He pointed out that his store already starts workers at $9 an hour, with wages topping out around $14 an hour. He doesn’t expect those to change even though the base rate goes up.

However, servers in local pubs or in restaurants that serve alcohol don’t have as much to celebrate.

While a fast-food worker

will eventually get a minimum wage of $10.25, those who serve alcohol and depend on tips will only get a minimum wage of $9.

The alcohol server rate is based on a similar model in Ontario, and will mean a bit of a double standard, says Brent Molander, manager of The Jol-ly Coachman in Pitt Meadows.

The increase, combined with tougher drinking and driving laws passed last fall and the HST, has piled on costs for pubs and could put some out of business, he added.

At the Golden Ears Pub, server Kyla Hill was OK with the split rate. “Anything is bet-ter than nothing, I guess,” she

said.“It’s the government. They’re

going to do what they feel is ap-propriate for us.”

But bartender Julie Mac-Millan said servers already get a raw deal from the govern-ment. When it comes to col-lecting employment insurance, servers can only get a percent-age of their paycheques in EI payments, without considering their tips as income.

On the other hand, they have to declare their tips on their in-come tax.

“Obviously, if you’re going to a lower wage, it should be for the 16-year-old kid that’s just starting out because they don’t have a mortgage and every-

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training wage for youth will also be eliminated as of this May 1, which is also the date of the fi rst stage of the minimum wage raise to $8.75. On Nov. 1, the next increase takes effect, raising the minimum wage to $9.50.

A spokesman for Red Robin Restaurants said no layoffs or changes are planned because the wage increase was expect-ed and included in budgets.

According to Statistics Cana-da, only 2.3 per cent of employ-ees in B.C. earned $8/hr or less (about 41,200 workers) in 2009 and the average hourly wage in B.C. is $23 an hour.

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“Dalton has no defence,” said McIntyre, who retired from the IWA in 2006 and now runs his own consulting business.

“His only defence is claiming it’s the NDP. I don’t see him de-fending the tax.”

Chris Ryan, a canvasser for the recall campaign, voted for Dalton in the last election, but says he’ll never vote B.C. Liberal again.

“I will never do that again be-cause of the deception around the HST, because of the car-bon tax, because of all of their other lies and broken promises, because of their arrogance, be-cause of their thuggery and bul-ly tactics and their total disre-gard for the wishes of the people of British Columbia,” said Ryan, who identifi es himself now as a true-blue Tory.

He accused Dalton of doing

little as an MLA, failing to stand up for the Mission Hospital and kowtowing to the party brass.

“Why would I want to recall Marc? Because he is completely useless in terms of representing the people of Mission and Maple Ridge,” Ryan said.

Others, meanwhile, are throw-ing their support behind Dalton and signing up to combat what they call left-wing lies.

The NDP will never admit they are behind the recall because do-ing so is illegal under the Recall and Initiative Act, said Dalton.

“It is being driven by NDP sympathizers and left-wing ac-tivists,” he added.

“The HST and recall are sepa-rate issues.”

He noted that even Fight HST, the group formed by Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney, is shift-ing its focus back to the tax itself instead of trying to help recall

Liberal MLAs around the prov-ince.

Dalton won’t debate the HST just yet. That, he says, will hap-pen when a date for a referen-dum is announced, possibly as early as June.

He is also concerned the infor-mation being collected by recall canvassers will be used by the NDP when there is an election.

“I am not concerned about los-ing the recall,” Dalton said.

“I am confi dent they will fail by a long shot.”

He adds that he stood up for Mission Hospital by working behind the scenes with MLA Randy Hawes to retain its emer-gency services.

“They point to this issue and that issue. They are grasping at straws,” Dalton said.

“I think people can see that this campaign isn’t about the HST, but about a recall.”

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Four Pitt Meadows councillors are openly throwing their support behind embattled MLA Marc Dalton.

On a Facebook page, Doug Bing, Gwen O’Connell, Deb Walters and Tracy Miyashita wrote messages of en-couragement to the Ma-ple Ridge-Mission MLA, although the City of Pitt Meadows falls outside his riding.

New Democrat Mi-chael Sather is the MLA for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.

“It is quite obvious what Vanderzalm (sic) and the NDP is (sic) try-ing to do and if we stop them now, starting with Marc’s defence, the en-tire movement will col-lapse,” wrote Bing.

Walters feels the re-call campaign is a waste of money.

“Why spend all this time, money and en-ergy to recall somebody who is doing a good

job?,” she said, noting that Dalton has helped arrange meetings with government ministers and taken the city’s concerns to Victoria several times.

“He doesn’t need to do that for us. He has sup-ported this council and this community and he’s gone beyond the call of duty.”

O’Connell is taking her support a step fur-ther and helping the “I’m with Marc” cam-paign by working the phone lines.

She even has an “I’m with Marc” button.

“I am annoyed that we are going to waste mon-ey when we are going to a vote on the HST in June,” said O’Connell.

“I absolutely think Marc has done a phe-nomenal job. He has been helping a lot of residents in our area and he doesn’t have to.

Michael Sather is al-ways so negative about Pitt Meadows. He never does anything for us, but he sure criticizes us.”

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I read recently that fi ve words can change your life:

the quality of your relationships.

When I gave the eulogy for my father-in-law at the Crescent Beach Legion recent-ly, that’s how I began.

Nothing meant more to Jack Friesen than the people in his life: his friends, the guys at work, his neighbors, golf buddies, family, and his wife of 62 years. Jack did every-thing he could to make their lives better – fi x something on a car, stop a faucet from leaking, build a fi replace (mine included). He was a skilled mason by the time he was a teenager.

I learned a lot from my father-in-law: how to tune a carburetor, wire a room, level a fridge. He was a patient teacher, but Jack insisted that all jobs be done right. He demanded that from the men he supervised on construction sites, and they respected him for it.

Five words can change your life: the quality of your relationships.

Because Jack wanted us to remember that he lived by these words, he left two clear signs after he died.

Here’s Part 1 of this story. On their fi rst anniversary, Jack gave his

wife a mauve orchid corsage. He would give Phyllis another one after that for 61 years. Mauve orchids were a private ritual that nobody outside the family

knew about. Not being able to give Phil No. 62 personally just because of cancer would have bothered Jack. Did I say how important it was for him to fi nish any job he started?

My friend Judy brought fl owers to the house, drawn unexplainably, she said, to orchids, wavering between mauve and yellow, eventually settling on yellow, but wondered afterwards if she should have picked mauve instead. Jack wasn’t far away when Judy bought those orchids, and he would have been pleased, even if they weren’t the color he was trying to point out to her.

Before I tell you Part 2 of this story, I’ll share some memories.

When my wife Janis took me to meet her dad 40 years ago, a powerful look-ing man with a Navy crew cut squeezed my hand so fi rmly I thought he’d broken bones. That’s how Jack welcomed people into his life. Then he offered me a glass of Andre’s Baby Duck, his wine of choice. Three thoughts came to mind: he’s open, friendly, and I like him despite the engine room hair style, but I have to introduce him to a good merlot as soon as possible.

I got to be great friends with Jack. But, on occasion, I led him astray with mis-adventures. In Hawaii once, I suggested we take along crackers when we went snorkling. I’ll never forget the wide-eyed face behind his mask when frenzied fi sh with sharp teeth set upon the crumbs lodged in Jack’s chest hairs. Jack didn’t get mad at me for that. He just chuckled with, “I’m not listening to you again.” He did, of course, more than once.

Jack and I canoed the Bowron Lake

chain near Quesnel. It was natural for him to organize and plan our 10-day wilder-ness adventure. He was a skilled out-doorsman, and because he’d served in the radar room of the destroyer HMSC Haida, I knew we wouldn’t get lost.

But, my father-in-law hadn’t paddled much. There’s a river that you have to run. Boulders and rapids sprung up on our left. I was in the stern calling pry or draw. What confused me was what to shout for right or left. “To port, to port,” I yelled, incorrectly. “Port?” Jack echoed. He was ready to obey orders, but sensible enough to get confi rmation. “Are you sure?”

“No,” I thundered back, in the nick of time. “Hard to starboard,” Jack recalled that moment with a chuckle as the day his son-in-law learned the difference between left and right on any boat.

My father-in-law had three names in his life. He began as Jacob, whose Mennonite family fl ed Russia to escape religious per-secution. After he ran off to join the Navy in 1944, at 17, his shipmates on the Haida and the mine sweeper the Crescent got to know him as Jack.

With the birth of his grandson, the name changed again. Grand-dad kept a small package of raisins in his shirt pocket for Robin to fi nd. They were there when they played on the beach in White Rock, or when Jack strapped Robin on the back of a bike and rode him along the dikes of the Alouette River.

In time, Jack became known simply as “the raisin guy.” Finally, just “Guy,” the only name my son ever called him.

Here’s Part 2 of the orchid story.

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It didn’t take new Premier Christy Clark long to make her mark in Victoria.

In her fi rst week on the job she reduced the size of cabinet, took strides towards party unity by giv-ing top jobs to her closest leadership rivals, and raised B.C.’s minimum wage. She also eliminated the training wage of $6 an hour.

It is time for the minimum wage to refl ect infl ation and the cost of living in this province, which, at $8 an hour, has the lowest minimum wage in Canada.

Still, not everyone in B.C. is pleased with the hike, to $8.75 an hour in May, then to $9.50 in November, and $10.25 by May 2012.

Opponents claim the pay increases will cripple restaurants and small businesses, largely staffed with minimum-wage earners.

The “massive” increases are going to hurt the very people they are intended to help, cries the Ca-nadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, as restaurant owners will be forced to cut hours to control costs; employees will end up earning less.

Oddly, restaurants remain open and staffed in other parts of the country where the minimum wage is equal to what will now be implemented in B.C.

The Liberals consulted stakeholders and eco-nomic experts and determined that job impacts are minimized when minimum wage increases are done incrementally over time.

The B.C. Federation of Labour, which has for most of the past decade lobbied for an increase in the minimum wage, also doubts that jobs are in jeop-ardy.

No doubt Clark’s decision is aimed at making new friends, given the possibility of a provincial election before the legislated fi xed election date in May 2013. It wouldn’t be a surprise if she calls one while her popularity is peaking, and the NDP is just about to pick a new leader.

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EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Trustees favour two-

week spring break (The News, March 11).

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Mead-ows School District is recom-mending a two week spring break, an altered calendar holiday and adding a few minutes to every school day to make up for the instruction time lost.

This totals six less instruc-tional days of school, in addi-tion to six professional days, which already occur through-out the school year.

The researcher they hired found that simply adding hours to the school calendar does not improve performance and that more or less time has

little impact, in reference to increased or decreased time in each day.

So how does the school dis-trict plan on making up for the lost days of instruction time?

It doesn’t, and this instruc-tion time will not exist. Teach-ers and students will have to cover the same curriculum with six days less of instruc-tion time.

The district says the re-search indicated this would not have a detrimental affect on student learning. I couldn’t fi nd anywhere in the report (available on the website) where it said that days of in-struction have no value.

I value the time teachers

spend with my kids and I know how hard they work to provide our children with a great education. I would pre-fer they have more instruc-tion time, not less.

Does the school district think so little of a teacher’s day of instruction that it feels six days less will have no ef-fect on a student’s education?

Gary Rupert, an educa-tion professor at the Universi-ty of B.C. said in a newspaper article that this decision is the equivalent of saying you’re going to have an extra piece of bread tonight, but you’re not going to have any dinner at all tomorrow.

Other school districts, (Chilliwack and Abbotsford)

want to go back to a one-week spring break after extending their spring breaks to two weeks. They feel the reduc-tion of instruction days has an impact on students. It was done as cost saving measure, but it is not a direction they want to go long-term.

So learn from the mistakes of others and don’t compro-mise our students’ education for the sake of saving a few dollars.

There is a survey on the SD 42 website and a meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at Thomas Haney secondary to provide your input. Please take the time to have your say.

KAREN GEORGI

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Trustees favour two-

week spring break (The News, March 11).

Do the school board trust-ees think that the parents have their heads in the sand?

Here are a few points that jumped out at me from the article:

1) They seemed to assume that all the schools that have half-day Fridays will be just fi ne with this schedule. Those schools have not gotten rid of the half-days because, for the most part, all the families like them or they would have voted them out.

These schools also dismiss later than others by about 15 or 20 minutes, which makes it easier for many parents

to pick up because it isn’t at 2:10 p.m. (Notice that this fact wasn’t in the letter that came home with our children.)

2) The high schools will no longer have a late start on the fi rst Friday of each month. (This wasn’t in the letter that came home either).

3) I am curious about the pay for all the employees in the school district who aren’t teachers, like the secretaries and janitors. Do they still get their pay over the two-week closure?

I would assume they don’t. That would create quite the savings for the school board.

Do you really believe that just by not having teachers on-call as well as utility and bussing costs that it will save

that much?4) The quote from Dave

Rempel stating, “If a teacher comes back energized, learn-ing will improve,” actually made me giggle.

If a teacher is not a good teacher, then it really doesn’t matter how much energy they have.

And isn’t this suppose to be about the children?

Also, I would like to ask if the teachers receive their full pay if the school is closed for two weeks? I don’t hear teachers fi ghting back about this, so I am thinking that they do.

5) Do you really think that families that can afford to take a vacation at spring break won’t be taking one

because it isn’t a two-week break?

Many families utilize the one week that is presently available for vacations and seem to have a good time.

6) I fi nd it interesting that the board could “offer a wid-er array of programs, thus increasing choice,” yet we are losing the choices that we had as parents for what works for us.

7) As for the survey, go online and complete it, and when you do, make sure that you leave your comments about how this will affect, or not affect you. The school board trustees need to hear from everyone.

LORRAINE TRULSEN

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: ‘Albion could support a big-box mall’ (The News,

March 16).The idea of developing the Albion fl ats is defi nitely

worth further investigation, as well as independent fea-sibility studies.

It would be shameful if money and resources were ploughed into a development that might not be profi table in the long-term.

I also feel that a public consultation should be orga-nized, so that the people, who are likely to patronize this development, have their views heard before anything is started.

One thing that stands out, is the plan for a neighbour-hood pub near 240th Street and Lougheed Highway. Their is already an excellent pub in this area. Why not incorporate existing businesses into the plan instead of designing it in isolation?

Two pubs so close makes no sense. We should be sup-porting those who have already invested in the area, not trying to make life harder for them.

JONATHAN BEECHER LANGLEY

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Dalton recall ‘frivolous’ (Letters, March 16). Corisa Bell is to be admired for her commitment to her

political views. That the electorate is apathetic is obvi-ous. Voters are also disenfranchised because there ap-pears to be no, honest, go-the-distance politicians to vote for.

After several excruciating years of an NDP government – remember Bingogate (the skimming of money result-ing in the resignation of Mike Harcourt), the fast ferries debacle (a result of the NDP’s lack of due diligence), Glen Clark’s sun-deck/casino episode. Currently Moe Sihota, remember him of legal woes, is president of the NDP.

But never fear, even if the recall fails, there’s a general election coming and the electorate might vote (there’s a concept worth remembering) the Liberals out and we can return to the NDP fold, along with HST, which isn’t going anywhere.

Based on the letters to the editor, the writers don’t even attempt historical revisionism as it’s impossible. They just ignore the past and hope the electorate will, too.

Mrs. Bell states she is non-partisan. As such, she should be commended even more for her dedication. I’d rather know her than any politician.

CHERRYL KATNICH

MAPLE RIDGE

Albion plan should be supportive

More instruction, not less

How about if Clark runs in Maple Ridge-Mission?

Bell to be commended

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Dalton recall ‘frivolous’ (Letters,

March 16).The cornerstone of our democratic sys-

tem is the concept that the elected MLA will go to Victoria to represent the views of the constituency.

Unfortunately due to party politics, few do so, in any party, deciding instead to represent the wishes of the party and its leader.

The recall campaign is not about whether or not MLA Marc Dalton likes the HST, or even the fact that he is a Lib-eral. It is about the fact that he refuses to represent the known wishes of his constituents, especially on the issue of the HST.

One reason why so few people vote to-day is because it doesn’t matter who is elected, the views of constituents seem like the least important thing on the minds of an MLA.

For the fi rst time in history, voters can show their total disgust for the way poli-ticians refuse to represent us, how they have make a mockery of our representa-tive democracy.

People should seriously consider vot-ing in favor of the recall of Mr. Dalton for another reason: we now have a new

premier who does not yet have a seat in the Legislature. In her role as a radio show host, Christy Clark often stated the need for a different way of doing things in B.C. What an exciting by-election it would be if Premier Clark had the cour-age to run in Maple Ridge-Mission rid-ing, explaining her ideas of change.

Perhaps if we had a premier as an MLA, the important issues of Maple Ridge and Mission would get some at-tention in Victoria.

GRAHAM MOWATT

MAPLE RIDGE

Peter PrincipleEDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: A good man (Letters, March 16).After reading the letter from Gail Pay-

eur it occurs to me that if it is a true rep-resentation of one of the faces of Marc Dalton, then he is a sad victim of the Peter Principle, that he left the job he was apparently made for – caring and comforting the homeless and needy as a minister – and promoted to the point of his incompetence an MLA.

The part that I fi nd most puzzling, especially if Ms. Payeur is right, is that when he attained the enviable position

of being literally able to change peoples lives for the better as a politician, with the power to lift, for example, 121,000 children out of grinding poverty, or help-ing the working poor at least earn at or above the poverty level, or get people off the streets into a more productive life, what did he choose to do instead? Align himself totally with Gordon Campbell and his corporate masters, who one could easily say have brought upon B.C. the lowest wages, highest child poverty rates, highest working poverty rates in Canada, coupled with the highest cost of living in Canada, making B.C. one of the poorest performing provinces in Canada.

We have a rapidly expanding gape be-tween the rich and poor, a tax that over-night impoverishes tens of thousands of middle class, seniors and working poor in this province. A lethal mix no matter how you paint it. This does not make any sense to me, mind you when you mix re-ligion and politics what you get almost never does make sense.

It’s time to get back to the profession that you were obviously made for Mr. Dalton.

WAYNE CLARK

MAPLE RIDGE

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THE NEWS/letters

Jack’s neighbors, Phil and Sherry, brought fl owers over to the house, as well. Sherry hadn’t noticed the one wedged neatly in the middle. Jack’s daughter, Karen, discovered it: a mauve orchid just like the one Jack gave Phil every year for 61 years, and now through the help of friends, for 62 years.

There’s no doubt that Jack was determined to remind his wife how much she meant to him anyway he could. Every job had to be done right, and fi ve words should guide your life: the quality of your relationships.

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An Air Ambulance clipped telephone wires while trying to fl y out a man who injured his back Wednesday af-ternoon while pruning trees in Pitt Meadows.

The man was stand-ing in the bucket of a tractor on a property off McNeil Road when he lost his balance and fell 4.5 metres into a ditch.

“He was half in the water and half out,” said Pitt Meadows as-sistant fi re chief Brad Perrie.

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As of March 4, resi-dents north of Dewdney Trunk Road between 256th and 272nd streets now have their blue box recyclables picked up at the end of their driveways.

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Trustee Stepan Vdovine said the dis-trict wasn’t qualifi ed to make a judgement on its own, at last week’s school trustee meeting.

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“We want you to understand how your garden functions and how you can enhance it rather than hinder it,” said Cowley.

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Her opinion, however, has changed, she says, after the seniors’ home installed a large diesel generator next to her home. A lack of visitor parking has also cre-ated traffi c chaos on the street.

“I call it the Night-mare on 119th street,” Caverley said.

The Maple Ridge Seniors’ Village was opened by private de-veloper Retirement Concepts in 2009 and features 116 residen-tial care beds, operated under contract with Fraser Health, as well as 83 assisted living apartments.

The large diesel back-up generator is located at the south-west cor-ner of the property, close to the street and property line. The large beige structure domi-nates the view from Caverley’s balcony, just 15 metres away.

The generator is tested for an hour each month, and designed to provide back-up power to ensure life-saving equipment can still op-erate in a blackout.

A recent power outage triggered the generator at 3 a.m., and woke Cav-erley suddenly..

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Caverley’s neighbour Wayne Clark fi lmed the generator from her balcony during the gen-erator’s test last week. The video shows the generator roaring and belching smoke, while a car drives down the street in reverse look-ing for a parking spot.

“On a nice Sunday, or Mothers’ Day, it’s mad-ness down here,” he said.

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The seniors’ home al-ready alerts neighbours as to when the genera-tor will be tested, and has attempted to hide the generator behind a fence and shrubs.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP said the men loaded the 300-pound machine onto a white pickup truck.

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Around 8:45 p.m., a loss prevention offi cer at Save-On-Foods spot-ted the 41-year-old tak-ing the items from the store and attempted to arrest him as he left Valley Fair Mall.

Police allege the man resisted arrest and dropped a package of meat and a cosmetic items before he ran into the parking lot, where

he drove off in a stolen car.

Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said police were given a good description of the vehicle and an offi cer with the RCMP’s Police Dog Services found it on 225th Street, south of the Lougheed High-way.

The man was arrested without incident.

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School vandalism downVandalism numbers in School District No. 42 are continuing to drop this school year.The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district has had 455 reported incidents of vandalism since July, compared to 677 over the same span during the 2009/10 school year. In 2007/08 and 2008/09, more than 730 incidents were reported from July to February both years.Among the most signifi cant decreases have been in break-and-enters, with only

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Thanks to changes made in 2003, municipali-ties can have the Attor-ney General department provide adjudicators who can settle disputes over

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Council approved start-ing the process here.

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Ed Mitchell, superin-tendent of water works, told council last week that the cross connec-tion control program will require the inspec-tion of 2,900 businesses and industries and will take about fi ve years to complete.

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“So bleak is the picture ... that the bulldozer and not the atomic bomb may turn out to be the most destructive in-vention of the 20th century.”

– PHILIP SHABECOFF

“Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.”

– BILL VAUGHN

I thought I’d leave you today with a few random thoughts on the state of the environ-

ment, our local food supply and a new sure-fi re way to protect trees:

The 30-foot diet A few million people in Asia start

eating more meat, fl oods devastate Australian grain crops, the major-ity of corn becomes biofuel rather than Kellogg’s fl akes, and suddenly food becomes the darling of market speculators, driving prices sky high.

Then comes the well-intentioned 100-mile diet, along with the crush-ing guilt one feels when trying to decide what’s local and what’s not (while still trying to enjoy that morning coffee).

One solution to this edible dilemma is to seek out urban farm-ers such as Ken and Elke Knechtel of Red Barn Plants and Produce, who sell their B.C. grown fruits and vegetables at farmer’s markets and right from the front gate.

Your other option is something I like to call the 30-foot diet, which is essentially attempting your own crop of easy-to-grow edibles in backyard plots or even containers.

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For small fruits, consider straw-berries (‘Albion’, ‘Ozark Beauty’), half-high blueberries (‘Polaris’, ‘Northsky’) and raspberries (‘Tu-lameen’ or the newer ‘Prelude’).

If you build itI was disappointed to hear Pitt

Meadows Mayor Don MacLean’s reasons for not providing some initial fi nancial support for the Pitt

Meadows Farmers Market – citing outside vendors and competition with local business.

These markets are much more than a “commercial venture” – they are community events that provide fresh-grown produce (often organic) and products sold by local families, who get to earn a living wage and spend those dollars in their respective towns, be it Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows or one of our neighbours. Isn’t that better than buying fruits and vegetables trucked in from who-knows-where, purchased from farmers struggling to survive, sold by people making

minimum wage, with all proceeds being funneled into the already burgeoning corporate coffers.

I don’t know about you, but $6,890 sounds like a bargain, and I suspect that eventually you would have more than enough local farmers to fi ll those market stands, and even if there were a few foreigners (you know, those Fraser Valley guys), they’d still be welcome.

A modest proposalMy eldest daughter Nicole

recently returned from a work-ing vacation (medical mission) in Vietnam and Thailand, and was quite alarmed by the deforestation (logging) that has devastated much of the Thai countryside.

The few remaining trees in af-fected areas were often adorned with orange scarves tied around the trunks, which she found out later were blessed by Buddhist monks.

With more than 90 per cent of the local population being devout Bud-dhists, these trees are generally left alone because it’s considered bad luck to tamper with them.

So I was pondering how we might adapt this system to deter individual acts of tree vandalism in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. It’s a little more diffi cult to create

the same effect here because we are more secular and multicul-tural than Thailand, but I think I’ve found a suitable substitute protective charm, one that any true-blooded British Columbian would respect.

We just need to replace the blessed scarves with Vancouver Canuck’s playoff towels – with the inference being that if we cut down, overly prune or otherwise maim a towel-protected tree, some-thing bad happens to the Canucks during the playoff season.

By way of example: hack a maple and Sami Salo fractures a fi nger; cut a Katsura and Ryan Kesler snaps a stick on a breakaway; top a tulip tree and Roberto Luongo pulls a groin muscle.

Now if we can only get our hands on a Gary Bettman voodoo doll and some big pins, then we could really show him what a pain in the butt is.

Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author

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Urban farmers Ken and Elke Knechtel.

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#42 - 22308 - 124th Ave., Maple Ridge

$$249,900249,900

30’ x 120’ Lot in West Maple Ridge - $179,900Compact lot in Albion with full services, plans for 3 storey home - $167,900

$693,900

Gorgeous basement entry home. 3 bedrooms up, bright living rm with cozy gas fi replace. Fully fi nished down with rec room, den, bedroom & sewing/craft room. Newer hot water tank and furnace. Nice covered deck & hot tub, overlooking fully fenced backyard. Double garage.

Stunning 3 level home backing onto Kanaka Creek. Hardwood fl oors on main and upper level. 5 bdrms, fully fi nished basement w/suite potential. Large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Quietest street in Kanaka Ridge.

Beautifully maintained house with 3 bedrooms and den on a quiet cul-de-sac location. Updates include custom cabinets throughout, new roof, hot water tank and high effi ciency furnace. Home is also air conditioned. Kids will enjoy the large, private backyard.

Over 3800 sq. ft. 3 level split home with mortgage helper on 2.03 acres. Gently sloping up backside of Iron Mountain, babbling brook runs right beside property. Fully gated. Huge shop 1600 sq. ft., concrete fl oors, 220 wiring.

$$489,500489,500

$$629,900629,900

$$519,900519,900

$$749,900749,900

JUST LISTED!

NEW LISTING!

Pitt Meadows Prime!

2.03 Acres

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Terry Passley & Associates

604-467-9300Kim FabbroKim Fabbro [email protected]

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12277 Aurora St., Maple Ridge

23837 - 106th Ave., Maple Ridge

19266 - 123rd, Pitt Meadows

19378 Dewdney Trk Rd., Mission

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22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Elida Baxter604-467-9300

11267 Palmer Rolph, Maple Ridge

Near new log and wood home! Two kitch-ens, 2 laundry rooms, all appliances, 3.67 acres! Built for two families side-by-side, total of 6 bedrooms, wood fl oors, radiant in-fl oor heating on both levels. Sprinklers and 9 foot ceilings

Owners are motivated and will look at ALL OFFERS!

WOW!!STUNNING!FANTASTIC

OPPORTUNITY!

TRI-TEL REALTY


Jamie LuttmerJamie Luttmer604-760-6448604-760-6448

[email protected]@luttmer.ca“For Honesty, Integrity & Outstanding Service”“For Honesty, Integrity & Outstanding Service”

view pictures at luttmer.ca

$$299,900299,900$$454,900454,900

Rancher Central M.R.Full Duplex on 1/3 Acre

• 2 bdrms + 3rd with its own entrance and bath

• OCP calls for multi family development

• Walk to the lesiure centre, Act theatre & Haney Place mall

• Great investment• Great condition• Fantastic revenue

potential

• 4 bdrms, 2 baths• 2 kitchens & almost

1700 sq. ft. in total

First Time Investor

Watch Your Money

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First Time Buyer Alert!

• 900 sq ft• Corner unit• 2 bedrooms• North facing w/

view

• Insuite laundry• Maintenance fee

incl heat & hot water

$158,800

11656 - 225th St., Maple Ridge

• Over 2100 sq ft• 4 bdrms/3baths• New roof, furnace

gutters• Pro. fi nished bsmt

• Lg attached workshop

• Walk to amenities• Easy commute

via WCE

$399,800

4 Year Old Beauty - Pitt Meadows

• 5 bdrms + den• 3 bdrm suite down• Approx

2800 sq. ft.• 7000 sq. ft. lot

• Prime Pitt Meadows location

• Close to everything!

$599,800

12171 - 270th St., M.R.

• 1 acre private estate

• 6 bdrms, 4 baths• 2 storey, full

bsmt

• 2 bdrm suite• 1100 sq. ft. deck• On city water• Nature lovers

dream

$899,800

First Time Offered For Sale

• Custom built 2 storey on 8000 sq. ft. lot

• Over 2900 sq. ft.• Solid h/w on main• Kitchen to die for!

• In-fl oor radiant heat

• 3 bdrms • Games rm & den• 5 pce ensuite in

master

$674,800

#24 - 11757 - 207th Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

$257,800

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths• West Maple Ridge• 1280 sq. ft.• Spacious kitchen• Huge master with

sitting area• Fully fenced yard• End unit w/mtn view

NewListing

NewListing

• Spacious 1,195 sq. ft. upper fl oor, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, large sundeck• Bright open fl oor plan with recent tasteful upgrading• Excellent quiet location - convenient to downtown


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Maple Ridge Offi ce 22718 Lougheed Highway 604.467.3871 www.macrealty.com

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2010 Top REALTORS2010 Top REALTORS®® RecognizedRecognizedHarvey Exner, Manager, Macdonald Realty Maple Ridge – Coquitlam and Lynn Hsu, President of Macdonald Realty, are pleased to announce the recipients of the Macdonald Realty®Awards. To be tops in any profession requires dedication and hard work. We wish to thank the following individuals for their hard work and dedication to their clients. It is an honour and a pleasure working with you.p g y

Sales Acheivement Award

John Johnson Brenda Exner Travis Franklin Al Jenkins

Brenda Jenkins Claudio Sartore Lisa Telep Jewel Yourchek

Award of Excellence

Danny Gerbrandt Dick Huber

Mike Huber Scott Meadus

Alex Aragon Taryn Aragon Greg Curtiss Richard Getty Andy Holland

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Dave 604-341-0783 • Lisa 604-970-2209www.teamtelep.com

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you.”

604.467.3871604.467.3871

TEAMTELEP

Dave TelepLisa Telep

301 - 9149 Saturna Drive, BBY$206,900

1 bdrm 1 bath• Bright, clean unit• Near SFU, Lougheed Mall• Beautiful park-like setting• Pets & rentals OK!• In suite laundry•

Attn: SFU Students!

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

23870 106th Ave

$779,900 INCL. HSTOPEN Sat & Sun 1-3 pm

New construction• Still time to choose your • colours!Granite, crown • mouldings throughoutS/S appliances• Triple Garage• Quiet neighbourhood•

Your Dream Home!

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

#36 - 11282 Cottonwood$329,900

Shows like new!• Granite counters • w/ S.S appliancesLaminate fl oors throughout• Spa inspired ensuite• 3 bedrooms• Double garage•

Must See!


3 - 11255 232nd St

$289,900

Great central location• 3 bdrms, walk in closet• Crown mouldings• Lovely bright kitchen• Low maintenance fees• Private fenced yard•

Still Renting?


$529,900

Walk to Alexander• Robinson Elementary, Meadowridge3 bdrms upstairs• 2 bdrm bsmt suite w/• kitchen, separate entryLarge corner lot•

Unbeatable Value!


23897 118th Ave

13925 McKechnie Rd, PM$889,900

6.4 acres level property• 70,000 sq. ft. glass green-• houses2 barns• 3 bdrm residential home• Zoned Agricultural• Prime Pitt Meadows location•

Prime Acreage!

Call Dave 604-341-0783

22787 Reid Avenue$459,000

Completely remodelled Rancher with new kitchen, bathroom, fl oors, and roof.

Scott Harrison604-421-2220featured listing on:

www.rancherhomes.ca

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4

ROGER CUMMINGS 604.828.7643

REDUCED! $474,90011530 239A

5 bedrooms corner lot with lane access

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18963 119th Ave.18963 119th Ave.

$959,900$959,900

4.45 Acres4.45 Acres

$349,000$349,000

Flat building site• Gated Subdivision - Mission • Top of the World View• Drilled Well in place• Perc test done - Septic approved• Bring your Dream House Plans•

Make some sweat equity• 2100 sq ft 3 bedroom basement • home on quiet cul-de-sacLarge private 6649 sq ft fenced • yard in great neighbourhood Close to schools • Sold “as is” •

Al & Brenda JENKINS604.467.3871

www.brendajenkins.com

THIS IS A 10 +This one feels like home! Picture perfect 4 bedroom 3 bathroom basement entry home. Professionally designed interior. Open plan kitchen/great room. Maple cabinets and breakfast bar. Vaulted ceiling and beautiful river rock fire place. Great view. Big backyard for kids, entertainment sized deck. CALL BRENDA FOR APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW (604)816-6961.MLS # V870457

$549,900$549,900

22776 - 124th Avenue

Your Full Service Real EstateCompany

SOLDSOLD

REDUCED!

DICK HUBER604.250.3977

MIKE HUBER604.839.8647

SCOTT MEADUS604.313.5727

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OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

$558,800$558,800

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM

$398,000$398,000

KANAKA RIDGE

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 PM

$573,888$573,888

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM

$415,000$415,000

GALIANO

$338,800$338,800

12428 Edge St

MLS#V870397

23825 106th AveMLS#

V870033

#26-11282

Cottonwood Dr

MLS#V872764

23979 Fern Cr

MLS#V870097

#69-11757

236th StMLS#

V874815

Foreclosure! MissionForeclosure! Mission

$245,000$245,000

TRAVIS FRANKLIN Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: [email protected]

19135 FORD ROAD

Two units available• 1,200 sqft & 1,635 sqft• Retail or offi ce use• High exposure corner•

TOWN CORE AREA

FOR LEASE22787 DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD

2 Bedroom – 2 baths• Large corner lot• Ensuite with walk in closet• Age 55 +, Large patio area•

CLOSE TO SHOPPING & TRANSIT

#52 21163 LOUGHEED HWY

VAL MARIA MOBILE HOME PARKProfession offi ce space• Available Immediately• Minutes away from the new Pitt River • & Golden Ears bridge

PITT MEADOWS TOWN CORE

FOR LEASE

BRENDA EXNER 604-603-8043

WWW.BRENDAEXNER.COM

HOLLYHOCK HOLLYHOCK $$259,900259,900SUPER STARTER WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND LAUNDRY UPSTAIRS. DOWNSTAIRS IS A BRIGHT EURO-STYLE KITCHEN, POWDER ROOM, BIG DINING AREA, AND HUGE LIVING ROOM WITH COZY GAS FIREPLACE. THERE IS A PRIVATE NORTH FACING FENCED YARD. GREAT FAMILY COMPLEX CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND BUS LINE.

INVESTOR ALERTRancher - 1892 square feet• SUBDIVIDABLE• 1/2 ACRE lotGreat Pitt Meadows location• In ground Pool/Summer Kitchen• Lots of Parking•

10443 Tamarack

CrsMLS#

V875928

$558,800$558,800

$39,900




CongratulationsCongratulationsDick HuberDick Huber

From everyone at Macdonald Realty

On being votedReader’s Choice Realtor of the Year

JOAN WARN604-828-3369

www.joanwarn.com

11849 Blakely Road, Pitt Meadows$459,900

Original owner! 1540 sq ft rancher on a 7500 sq ft lot! Three bdrms, close to schools and transit. Detached shop with power and RV parking. Full details at joanwarn.com

GREAT VALUE HEREGREAT VALUE HERE

RON MITCHELLCell 604-617-9642

www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

TURN RENT INTO EQUITYAre you paying more than $900 a month for rent including your heat and hot water? Why not buy this 2 bedroom condo with new cabinets, fl ooring, plumbing, roof, paint and your own swimming pool?Call me today or visit www.ronmitchell.bc.ca for more details and pictures.

$143,900$143,900

JENNIFER NIXON604.467.3871

www.jennifernixon.ca

3 acre property in • park-like settingMinutes to town & • all amenitiesBarn, 3 paddocks & • riding arena

Updated Tudor style • family home 3 lg bdrms up plus • a bonus guest suite down

$679,900

26110 112TH AVETHORNHILLOPENS HOUSES OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSES

OPEN HOUSESUN 2 - 4

WILDWOOD PARK

11515 - 198 StreetSettle in at $549,000

* Prime Pitt Meadows* 8700+ private lot* Beautifully reno’d* NEW flooring* NEW kitchen* Fully fenced b/yard* Lots of parking* RV PARKING* Quiet, family area

* 2 level townhome* 3 bdrms ~ 3 baths* 1356 square feet* Small 14 unit comp.* Pets welcome* Living Room w f/p* Single garage* Fully fenced byard* GREAT STARTER!

OPEN HOUSESUN 1-3Move-In at $309,000

7 - 20985 Camwood

WANT WESTSIDE

RENO’D RANCH

23400 Tamarack LNListed at $439,000

OPEN HOUSESAT & SUN 12-4

* 3 bdrm ~ 2 bath* 1536 sq. ft.* Double gar* Total Reno!* Central location* 9000 s f lot* RV Parking* Kanaka Ridge*Min to town

Yours at $299,90034 21550 Cherrington OPEN HOUSE

SUN 2 - 4

4BDRMS ~ END UNIT* Westside T/H* Duplex style* 4 bdrm, 3 baths* Bright end unit* Cul-de-sac* S/S appliances* New countertops* New baths/flooring* Huge backyard

NEW

* 4 bdrm ~ 2 bath* 1404 sq. ft.* RV PARKING* Total Reno!* Central location* 7222 s f lot* Separate “Dollhouse”* 4 pc ensuite bath* Fully fenced b/yard

Yours at $424,90012196 210th St.

WESTSIDE RANCH

OPEN HOUSESAT 2 - 4

* WESTSIDE location* Move in ready* 4 bdrm, 3 baths* 7222 sq. ft. lot* 1404 sq. ft. home* Renovated rancher* Fully fenced yard* RV Parking +++* Playhouse

Listed at $324,90018-23085 118th

SOMMERVILLE* Bright end unit* 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths* NEW ROOF!* Central Location* Vaulted ceilings* Master & full ensuite* Sunny S/W b/yard* Walk to shopping* Well runu complex

OPEN HOUSESAT 2 - 4

NEW

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MAGGIE PRINCE604-862-4524

[email protected]

Open House Sun 2 to 4This home is tastefully fi nished inside and out, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and nicely appointed family and living rooms. Large eat-in kitchen, slider to patio, private fenced yard. Cul-de-sac location that is close to all amenities. Offered at just $415,000. See you Sunday!

12428 Edge Street


Check out our OPEN HOUSES at www.brooksiderealty.ca

11933 224th St.,Maple Ridge604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

Greg Swatske Amanda vandenBrink Bob vandenBrink Virginia WindoverRalph Tedford Bob Terepocki

Sid Alamo Debra BellSteve Anderson Craig Appleby Chad August Karen Bennett Dawn Bickle Allan Carlson Jill Catudio Randy DeLairFranc Campbell

Tracy DeLair Randall Didiuk Pat Drummond Angela Dundas Sarah Eales Jeanie Fox Chris Frandsen Christy GelowitzJana Fuller Lennie Gullmes Rolf Gullmes

Laurell Sware

Luke Rogers Tyra Sauriol Chase Shymkiw Yolanta Siwinski Carey StoochnoffRay Pelto Bob Quinnell Jim Quinnell Dave Rickard Glenn Rogers

Ed Gurm Gina Halinda Mike Harris Don Hart Ken Hemminger Dave HyslopNicole Hunt Jim Isherwood Nathan Isherwood Nicole Jackson Coleen Jennings

Debi Pearce Don PearceMichelle Neale Betty OlsenJeremy McCarthy Taryn McKay Rick MedhurstLori MagnusonJoel Lycan Brenda LysterAl Knuttila

Helping you is what we do!TM

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGECarefree-lock up and take a holiday.• Convenient-location close to all amenities.• Cost effective-share in the overall • maintenance of the building.Large, one bedroom and den, 4th oor • security. Vacant, small pets welcome, adults 55+.•

$199,900

3 CHOICES FOR CONDO LIVING

Chris Frandsen604-467-5000

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGEAdults 45+, small pet welcome. • 2150 sq. ft., large master bedroom with • en suite.Den could be second bedroom.• 1.5 baths, single car garage with extra • parking.Private, sunny patio. Shows exceptionally • well.

$251,900

ONE LEVEL NO STAIRS TOWN HOME

PANORAMA BY ECRA

Chris Frandsen604-467-5000

EAST MAPLE RIDGE 1 acre on sewer and city water. • 5 minutes to shopping and a short walk to • Meadow Ridge School. Home has been tastefully remodelled.• 1 bedroom suite for Grandma or • boomerang child. Huge shop with oversized doors, perfect • for your RV.

Gina Halinda604-467-5000

$979,900

ACADEMY PARKA MUST SEE

CLOSE TO SCHOOLSOver 4400 sq. ft. custom built home.• Legal self contained 2 bedroom suite w/separate • laundry.Extra lrg master bedroom w/5 piece en suite.• 18 x 16 basement media room. • Maple kitchen w/lrg island and granite counters.• A formal dining room, and lrg den/of ce.• Plenty of room for a large family!• www.housebymouse.net•

$639,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME!

MISSIONWaterski from your own dock on Silvermere Lake.• 1 yr old, 2 storey home, 3 bdrms all with own • en suites, 5 baths, plus full basement. End of a quiet street, very private.• Approx 5100 sq. ft. 3 double car garage.• Great room w/19’ coffered ceiling, french doors to • deck overlooking the lake. View from almost every window! Private yard, to • much too mention!

$1,999,000

SILVERMERELAKE

Jim Isherwood604-250-7755

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE One bedroom home features open kitchen/• centre island and granite counter tops. Gas replace, fully tiled soaker tub.• This unit is vacant and ready for immediate • possession.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS APARTMENT


MISSIONJust steps to West Coast Express.• Mixed commercial - residential.• 10 residential suites, 4 commercial tenants.• 2000 sq ft warehouse - can be rented out. •

$1,600,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGDOWNTOWN MISSION


Mike Harris604-832-5813


Dave Hyslop604-240-3523


Glenn “Mr. Rogers”604-790-2345

EAST MAPLE RIDGE3800 sq. ft. log home on 3.46 acres.• Thornhill with river & mountain views. • In ground pool, very private.• Large kitchen with 2 stoves, gorgeous sun room. • Great entertaining property. •

$799,900

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGECENTRAL MAPLE RIDGECENTRAL MAPLE RIDGECentrally located solid basement close to parks, • schools, recreation, etc.4 bedroom, large rec room.• Boasting private yard with deck and patio.• Fresh paint, baseboards, newer laminate ooring.• Newer double windows, 2 year old roof, wood • burning replace.5 year old hot water tank, carport, maple hardwood • ooring under the laminate and much more.

2 storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bath town home.• Laminate ooring, gas replace, family oriented • Close to playground.• Very close to West Coast Express.•

Concrete and steel building, wheelchair friendly. • One bedroom boasts solarium/den - could be • guest bedroom.$15,000 reno in 2006. • Easy access to ECRA Senior Centre.• Safe, secure relaxing and convenient.•

$398,900$259,000$221,000

NICE FAMILY HOME

3 BEDROOM TOWN HOME

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

$185,900

WEST MAPLE RIDGEThis classic 2 storey family home sparkles.• New kitchen leads out to full length deck.• Large private lot with beautiful in ground • pool and hot tub.

$494,900

TOTALLY REMODELLED

Pat Drummond604-817-8664

GREAT FAMILY HOME


Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge604.467.5000

BREAK SPECIAL Bob

Terepocki604- 817-2920SELL YOU!

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11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

“The Willows” at FRASERVIEW Village

Enjoy the comfort of these Air-conditioned units and all the amenities that are offered from spa, pool, exercise area , workshops plus secure living with out the yard work. Both units offer oak cabinets, laminate oors ,open plans. gas places (gas included in maintenance fee), in suite laundry and built-in vacuum #105 is a ground oor court side with patio,,1 bedroom and large living room. #206 is a 2 bedroom plus with vaulted ceilings in living room, master on main, en suite with 2nd bedroom, bathroom ,den with wet bar, sundeck plus large storage area in loft area. New Prices $199,900 and $239,900

#105 & #206 11578 225th St.

Riverside Nature Hideaway

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. $969,900

12680 239th Street (Davison Pool area )Enjoy the solitude and beauty of this quality built 2 storey with 2 bedroom basement suite. The main levels of this awesome home offers warm angular oak hardwood and tiled oors, vaulted ceilings in living room, den, beautiful kitchen opening to family room. The upper area has 4 bedrooms with a large en suite in the main bedroom. All this and a great yard for entertaining and relaxing in. $699,000

11309 238th Maple Ridge

Superior Apartment Close to Town

Lowest priced complex with 1065 sq. ft. Outstanding 2 bedroom unit offering 9 foot ceilings and open floor plan. A beautiful kitchen with spacious dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and large island. Living room with and a sizable covered balcony. Master bedroom with an en suite with walk-in closet, his and her sinks, soaker tub and separate shower. In suite laundry with lots of storage secure underground parking complete with large attached storage area (4 ft x 8 ft x10 ft) All this and just a short walk to town and West Coast Express. $279,900

308-22150 Dewdney Trunk Road

Paradise In Whispering Falls

Former “Lindal Cedar Showhome” set in parklike 1.52 acres of serenity surrounded buy greenbelt and creeks. Power Smart 2 storey post and beam wish 30 foot ceilings, natural hardwood oors, sky lights, solarium kitchen and low E windows all this including 3 bedrooms, den numerous patios and decking. You’ll enjoy your leisure time in this beautiful setting. Reduced $759,000

12627 261st Street

V857893

Hobby Farm with added Potential

South Slope Thornhill 2.42 acres featuring immaculate split level home with out buildings. New roof and rear deck over looking this mini park Enjoy all this knowing there is future potential for your investment. $789,900

25360 102nd Ave

V843065

A Wallmark Home.Enjoy the luxury of this beautiful designed 3 level home. Every extra included for your add comfort. Hardwood floors ,vaulted ceilings, dark wood cabinetry in designer kitchen complemented with top of the line fixtures. Loads of room including 3 large bedrooms up 4 bathrooms and a great bedroom for teenager down. Every thing is done on this property. Just move right in. Come have a look ,You’ll be glad you did. Reduced $569,500

V849955

Private Serene Greenbelt Yard

SpringSpringPublic OPEN

SUNDAY 1 - 4pm

23617 112A Ave

V849955

CHADOPOLY • CHADOPOLY • CHADOPOLY • CHADOPOLY

MLS# V859758

604.318.5254www.chadaugust.com [email protected]


Brookside Realty

Chad August$289,900

#407 22150 DEWDNEY TRK

STYLISH, SPACIOUS, SIMPLY THE BEST!

Central • location. Storage.• Golf course • nearby.Recreation • nearby.

Shopping nearby.• Fireplace.• Security System.• Drapes Window • coverings.Appliances • Included.

MLS # V845844

Concrete and Steel• Floor to Ceiling Windows• Investor Friendly• Stunning Inside and Out• Great Northern Views•

BRAND NEW FROM

SOLARISSOLARIS

1 BED from $204,900 2 BED from $249,9002 BED + DEN from $279,900

12069 HARRIS RD

• 2 bed, 2 bath, townhouse.• Large master bedroom,

fenced yard.• Good complex.• Newly updated

Park - like setting.#35 19696 HAMMOND RD

GREAT LOCATION AFFORDABLE NICELY UPDATED

$234,900

• Greenbelt. • 2700+sq. ft.• Whistler inspired. • Like new.• Huge

daylight basement.

MASTER ON THE MAIN

MLS# V856425

$509,900

#25 24185 106 B

• Beautiful private 1+ acre.• 1565 sq ft rancher,

bsmt + loft.• Backs onto Kanaka Creek.• Detached barn

expansion possible.• Path of development.

PRIVATE, PICTURE PERFECT ROOM FOR A SHOP

$598,000

MLS# V869481

24979 112TH AVE

• 2300 sq. ft., 4 bed + den.• Private south facing lot.• Immaculate condition inside

and out.• Laminate throughout.• Great Pitt Meadows location.

PRIVATE LOT

$576,900

MLS # V868108

OPEN OPEN SUNSUN1 - 41 - 4

19488 HOFFMAN WAY

Michelle DonDebi

Nicole

Brookside Realty 11933 - 224th St., Maple [email protected]

Service with IntegrityService with Integrity

www.ThePearceTeam.com

MLS #V870114$$159,900159,900

OWN NOW!#203-11665 HANEY-BYPASS

Open plan, granite counters. • Secure 2nd floor, u/g parking.• Guest suite, fitness room.• Walk to West Coast Express. •

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MLS #V862518$$479,000479,000

FAMILY FRIENDLY CUL-DE-SAC23555 112B AVE.

2 storey w/basement on greenbelt.• New carpet up, laminate on main.• 2 gas f/p, crown, den on main.• Walk in closet and deluxe ensuite.•

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

MLS #V875922$$499,900499,900

FAMILY FRIENDLY CUL-DE-SAC19789 WILDWOOD PLACE

Awesome Pitt Meadows split level.• New floors, kitchen, heat pump, furnace, on • demand hot water, appliances baths & more. RV Parking, 8276 sq. ft. lot, fenced yard.• Quiet Street, close to schools & transpor tation. •

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

$$549,000549,000

23945 107TH AVE.

MLS# V867662

• 4 yr old with “Great Room” plan.• Hardwood floors, crown, gas fireplace.• Island in kitchen, quality black appliances.• Media room in daylight basement.

LIKE NEW - NO HST!OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

Almost 3300 sq ft of living space. • Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, new • bathrooms, new furnace.New light fixtures, designer colours.• Covered deck, HOT TUB with privacy fence.•

23828 113B AVE.

ENTERTAINERS’ DELIGHT

$$574,900574,900 MLS #V865132

MLS #V875946$$349,900349,900

BRING YOUR TOOL BELT!21292 123RD AVE.

Needs major repairs including roofs. • Rancher with basement on 1/4 acre lot. • Detailed 22 x 22 shop with yard access. • Prime West Maple Ridge location. • Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace.•

MLS #V870961$$539,000539,000

INVESTOR ALERT!20969 - 20971 COOK AVE.

Full duplex in West Maple Ridge.• Lots of updates incl. roof, • windows, floors, bathrooms.Newer furnace + hot water tank. • Good income, long term tenants.•


N EW LI STI N G S

For more information or to map on google earth visit www.justinhennessey.com

• Fully fi nished 5 bedroom basement home

• Fully fi nished basement features 2 bedrooms,

extra rec-room and separate entrance

• Easy commute... 2 traffi c lights

to the Golden Ears and Pitt River

bridges

• Great value on this 2 bedroom plus den and 2 bathroom home

• Walking distance to all amenities from West Coast Express to shopping and schools

• Spacious sunny deck accessible from the living and master bedrooms

Woodford Manor

Rockridge Estates

$219,900

$539,900

LifeStyles RealtyLifeStyles RealtyFor the way you live

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge# 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows 604.466.2838Each office

independently owned

and operated

FRANK BUDD 604-466-2838

Thornhill Heights

$1,098,000$1,098,000

Deluxe 2 storey home with a fully fi nished walkout bsmt on 1/3 acre with spectacular views to the north, west & south. With 5 beds & 5 baths this home has everything; from the black slate tile and Kempas wood fl oors throughout the main to the extensive crown molding, specialty blinds, two covered decks, heat pump and even a two person soaker tub in the master ensuite. This is what success is all about.

This split entry home features a good sized living and dining area with a natural gas fi replace, spacious kitchen, 3 bedrooms up, a completely reno’d bathroom and a 2 piece ensuite off the master. Partially fi nished downstairs has large rec room and den. Huge sundeck overlooking a private, fenced backyard, enclosed double car garage and new roof last year round out the package.

22055 Canuck Crescent

$419,900$419,900

Solid family home in a great location in west Maple

Ridge close to schools, shopping and the west Coast

Express. Four bedrooms, 3 up 1 down make this the

perfect family home. Enjoy the large west facing

yard from your huge covered 10 x 20 deck with

workshop underneath. Quick possession possible and

potential for a suite.

West Maple Ridge

$424,900$424,900

NEW LISTINGToo New for a Picture

303 12020 207A Street

$194,900$194,900

Bright open 1 bedroom home in a great location in West Maple Ridge. This unit features granite counters, tile backsplash, kitchen island, cheater ensuite and a natural gas fi replace for those chilly winter evenings. South facing for lots of sun this home has a good size bedroom, with lots of closet space. Close to transit, shopping and restaurants with a gym right across the street. Call today for your personal TOUR.

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Starting at $354,900#25-13711 - 232A Street, Maple Ridge

(off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.)Executive new townhomes • ‘Silver Heights’2 storey plus a fully fi nished basement• 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms• Maple cabinets, granite counters, fi replace.• Single and double garages• 6 appliances and blinds included•

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11641 - 238A Street, Maple Ridge4 bedrooms• Ensuite with soaker tub & separate • showerVaulted ceiling in the family rm/kitchen • and a rock faced gas fi replace.Unfi nished basement with separate • accessRV parking• Near school, park & shopping.•

$449,900

BASEMENT HOMECreekside Park

19019 - 120B Avenue, Pitt Meadows2452 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms• 3 bathrooms, den, games and family • room2 fi replaces. RV parking• Fenced rear yard• Near school, park & quick access to • the bridges.

$544,900

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#1-11252 - Cottonwood Drive, M. R.Finished basement• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• Fireplace, hardwood fl oors, granite • countertops & maple cabinetsDouble garage• Fenced yard• 6 appliances and blinds included•


Cottonwood RidgeStarting at $309,900

New 2 Storey Homes With BasementsStarting at $463,90010138 - 240 St., Maple Ridge

Main Stone Creek 56 26 lovely single Family • Homes built by Onni GroupOpen fl oor plans, gas F/P, maple kitchen with • granite counters, pantry & island Includes 6 appliances, garburator and blinds•

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(Off 232nd St. onto Silver Valley Rd.)‘Silver Views’• Deluxe new 2 storey homes with daylight basements Some homes have fi nished legal suite • in the basementDouble and triple garages• Some homes with valley views•

Lovely Mountain and Valley View

Starting at $609,900


24256 - 101A Ave.,Maple Ridge

(south off 102nd Ave onto 242B St)Castle Brook• 3 to 6 bedroom, 2 storey homes. Finished and unfi nished basementsSome homes back onto greenbelt• Double and single garages•

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Starting at $499,900

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#42-22977 116 Ave., Maple RidgeSeveral plans to choose from• Fireplace, granite counter tops. Garage• 7 appliances, garage opener and blinds • includedLarge fenced yard. Near schools, • shopping and transit

New ‘Duet’ TownhomesStarting at $399,900

including net HST



STAVE FALLS 2.5 ACRESPITT MEADOWS AGE 55+3 BEDROOM RANCHER

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$659,900

NEW

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$398,900 $325,000

JOHN DALE604-816-96042009Master Member

Covers the entire 4th fl oor!• 2 bed/3 bath & den• 1,680 sq ft• Expansive Terrace• Gas F/P & H/W included in • maintenance2 parking stalls•

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#401 19130 Ford Rd, PITT MEADOWS #311 1199 Westwood, COQUITLAM2 Storey T/H 3 bed/2.5 bath• Separate eating area• Fenced/private backyard• Single garage & extra parking• Backs onto neighbourhood park• No pet restrictions•

$299,900$299,900

Minutes to Tee Time

Overlooking inner courtyard• Ground level unit with expansive patio• 1 Bedroom & Den• Deluxe kitchen w/granite & s/s • appliancesGym, clubhouse, sauna, pool table• Rentals and pets allowed w/• restrictions

Quiet West Maple Ridge location

#103 19673 Meadow Gardens

$239,900$239,900

Corner unit with lots of sunlight• Immaculate condition• 2 Bed/2 Bath• View of Westwood Plateau• Gas F/P, H/W & cable included in • maintenanceComplex has indoor pool, hot tubs & • exercise equip

#40 21801 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Walk to Coquitlam Centre

LifeStyles RealtyLifeStyles RealtyFor the way you live

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge# 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows 604.466.2838Each office

independently owned

and operated

WINDSONG TOWNHOME

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HamiltonSteve & Gloria

604-467-8881

RANCHER ON 1 ACRE • 23653 FERN CRES.

TOWN HOME $278,500

GREEN BELT $529,000 • 11842 236B ST.

OPEN HOUSE 2-4 SUN • 24346 - 101 AVE.

Lovely 2 storey Country Lane home w/ over 2200 sq ft.,w/ fully fi nished bsmt. to accommodate in-laws, w/private entrance. 4 bdrms, 3.5 bath-rms, 2 laundry areas, Lge covered patio with hot tub. 3 parking spaces off lane. Asking $408,000

Home has mtge helper or in law suite. Open plan, kitchen thru break-fast & fam rm. w/ vaulted ceiling. Great yd. w/ newer deck & covered patio under. Full ensuite w/ jacuzzi tub + shower. Tile roof. Near school, bus, & shopping.

JUST LIKE NEW. NO HST. END UNIT. Largest plan (2017 sq ft) with largest yard & sundeck. 3 bdrms, 2 ½ bathrms, dble SxS garage. Granite counter tops, stainless appl., laminate & rainscreen exterior. Near schools, shopping, recreation, bus & WCE.

Park like acreage near Alouette River. Comfortable one level living in this 1600 sq ft 4 bedrm rancher. A lovely property w/ room for kids & pets. Extra lge. dble. garage, + an 18’ x 28’ workshop & a 12’ x 16’ outbldg. RV parking. Call for your appt. today. Just $575,800

Charming two storey town home, offers 3 large bedrooms & laminate fl ooring on both fl oors. Gas F/P in living room. Recently painted & crown mouldings installed. AN ADDED BONUS....new appliances & 2 parking spaces. Asking just $278,500

“Trust your dreams!”

DEBBIE SHEPPARD604-466-2838

[email protected]

$425,000$425,000

Memorable moments... are what you’ll enjoy from the views over the Fraser River that can be enjoyed from this very special unit located in Fraserview Village. Offering 1777 sq. ft. of living enjoyment, vaulted ceiling and hardwood fl ooring in living room and dining rooms, 2-sided fi replace separates the fl ex room/offi ce, carousel windows in the eating area let in plenty of sunlight, 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs, decadent ensuite with jetted tub and separate shower, double garage, 55+ complex. Call today to view!

Bring offers on this uptown rancher, walking distance to buses and shops. Cheaper than rent! Your own piece of property, no pet or rental restrictions! This rancher of-fers 1034 sq. ft. of living enjoyment, fi replace in the living-room, large deck off kitchen, 2 bedrooms, easy to convert back to 3, large 78 x 84 level lot. Great starter!

$279,900PITT MEADOWS - cul-de-sac and backing onto green-belt, this 2 storey home offers 3 bedrooms upstairs, vaulted ceiling and fi replace in the livingroom, updated laminate fl ooring on the main, family room off the kitchen, stand up in crawlspace, needs TLC, but at this price a worthwhile project to do! Call today!

$369,900

Former Portrait show home in Silver Ridge, this amazing house offers thousands of dollars of updates to the updates! Gorgeous great room plan with sweeping mountain views, granite updates in kitchen and all washrooms, $20,000 appliance package, fl ex room off the entry, 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a fl ex room, luxurious ensuite, enjoy the Golden Ears views from bed, $50,000 spent to fi nish the basement in high end fi nishings, $25,000 spent in landscaping and yard. Its a beauty! Don’t miss!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM22837-137th Ave., Maple Ridge

$649,900$649,900

$399,900$399,900

Bring your offers on this 23 year young house in East Central Maple Ridge. Beautifully updated upstairs with slate fl oors in the kitchen, bathrooms and entryway, laminate fl ooring in the living-room, dining-room 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom suite in the basement, oversized covered deck with view over the Golden Ears, treed privacy hedge across the back of the backyard, den off entrance takes up 1/2 the garage, but could easily be converted back to double garage. Come see for yourself!

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM12394-231B Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3 PM#4 22538 116th Ave., Maple Ridge

$449,900$449,900

Creeks Crossing...at this price! Gorgeous 2 storey plus basement home offers a wrap-around front porch, gleaming hardwood fl ooring throughout the Great Room, wall of windows letting in lots of natural light, big island and walk-in pantry in kitchen, fl ex room, 3 bedrooms upstairs, soaker tub and separate shower in ensuite, rec room and 4th bedroom in basement, oversized double garage, extended deck, hedged and fenced backyard. Make us an offer!

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2- 4 PM24010-100th Ave., Maple Ridge

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Your own Wilderness Home just 5 minutes from downtown Maple Ridge. 2.56 Acres zoned RS-1, on municipal water and sewer. Features 3 bdrm rancher, detached trailer/shop/offi ce and barn. Close to schools.

12296 248th Street, Maple Ridge

$$878,800878,800

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WHISPERING FALLSThe guests live well – This 5200 sq. ft., 6 bedroom, 5 bath resort-like country estate on 2 acres includes an additional spacious suite over the separate 3-car garage for live-ins, in-laws or guests. With every amenity one would expect. Even a beautiful in-ground salt water pool. You will be delighted! Proudly offered at $1,348,800

FAMILY AFFAIRA tree-canopied street, sidewalks with children playing and well-kept homes & lawns; that’s the setting for a move-in ready 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom basement entry home in delightful Chilcotin subdivision. There’s a private backyard that’s perfect for children & puppies. Family priced at $469,900

This is the perfect spot for fi rst time buyers. Great west Maple Ridge location close to schools & shopping. You’ll love the refi nished hardwood fl oors, very big private yard, large sep. workshop w/electricity plus RV parking.

Just Reduced $354,800

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Debra Bell604.290.8544

Jim Isherwood604.250.7755

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Ray Pelto604-619-0804

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• Close to Parks and Trails• 3 Bed / 4 Bath• Beautifully updated

$380,000

Brookside Realty11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

Bob vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)604-812-2894

Amanda vandenBrink

604-619-2164

20842 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge 604-467-0811Each offi ce independently owned and operated

JUST LISTED! $195,0002 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ground fl oor unit. New stainless steel appliances and light fi xtures. Spacious living in this freshly painted unit.

PRICE JUST REDUCED TO $174,900Unheard of price for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, top fl oor unit with mountain view. Just under 1100 sq. ft., access to large covered deck from both bedrooms and living room. It’s also an end unit so extra windows let in lots of natural light. Newer appliances.

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11963 223RD STREET, MAPLE RIDGEWALK TO ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES

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Brookside Realty


“Selling Homes Yard by Yard”

• Over 1700 sq ft rancher on 1/2 acre lot.

• Popular, private, quiet, cul-de-sac street.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, newer roof, newer furnace, double garage.

RANCHER ON HALF ACREWEST MAPLE RIDGE

V870437

• 3 bay shop with fi nished space above.• 2 storey house, 3 bedrooms could be

4, den, huge rec room. • 3 acres. double garage, beautiful new

sundeck with hot tub, many updates.

• 6th fl oor with 180º south view.• 1 bedroom plus den. • Panorama Tower.• Attached ECRA Center with

many amenities.

PRICE IMPROVEMENT$799,900

HOME ON ACREAGE. SHOP! POOL!

PANORAMAAPARTMENT

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SENIORS WANTED $236,900


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32792 Lightbody Crt. Mission

25 Unit gated complex 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths + fl ex room. Main fl oor boasts h/w & tile fl ooring., 9 ft ceilings, maple kitchens w/granite counter tops, f/p & designer colours, 5 appliances, blinds and parking for 2 cars.

3 Bedroom Townhomes from $229,900 plus HST

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32501 Fraser Crescent, Mission

Proudly built by Mt. Baker Enterprises. Fraser Landing offers 2 & 3 bedroom units ranging from 1205 to 1592 sq. ft. All units have an enclosed garage and are complete with stainless steel appli-ances, maple cabinetry and laminate fl ooring. Walk to shopping, the West Coast Express and all other amenities from this central location.

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Quality Executive Home!!3 car garage, upscale exec home on 0.89 acre lot near golf course. 4 bdrms up with a master suite fi t for a king! High ceilings in family room. Unfi nished bsmnt awaits your ideas. $799,000

#0225

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE3-4:30 PM SUN, MAR 203-4:30 PM SUN, MAR 20

31533 ISRAEL AVE31533 ISRAEL AVE

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

Quality & Luxury!4,000 sq. ft. quality & lux. open layout features kitchen w/maple cab. granite count, Jenn Air S/S apl & island to seat 6. Walk-out bsmnt, 3 car grge cent/air. Walk to all lev of schools. $679,900

#0577


Completion Approx Apr 30Brand new development! Wrap around covered deck, silent fl oor system, gran count tops, 4 full baths, 4 bdrms, 2 pan-tries, kitch. w/centre island. Custom in-terior designer. A must see! $459,500

#0581


Country Lane/Maple Ridge4 bdrm, 4 bath on a no thru st 2 storey with a fully fi nished basement. 9 ft cei-ing. Great room! Oak kitchen w/island. 2 car garage. Lane access! South facing backyard! Close to schools! $396,500

#0583


Cathedral Entry HomePrivate with mature trees on this almost 11,000 sq. ft. upper lot in an area that is sought after. Slate foyer, cathedral entry style home. 2400 sq. ft. of family living! 5 bdrms! 3 baths! $349,900

#0579


Investors - Revenue Prop.View Mt. Baker, Mt. Cheam, Fraser Riv, the valley & beyond 3800+ sq. ft. home on priv. 1/4 acre dead end st. 2 self cont accom on main. Close to Heritage Park Elem & High Sch. $479,900

#0574


Low Maintenance Yard!Don’t judge a book by its cover. Ex-ceptional value for a fully functional 4 bdrm, 4 bath family home. Walking distance to all levels of school & rec. 2 laundries, fi n bsmnt. $399,900

#0572


This is a Great Buy!!Priced to sell! College Heights! Prime location for this fully fi nished family home! Cent a/c, open kitchen/family room. View of Mt. Baker. Bsmnt has rec rm, den & 4th bdrm. $376,500

#0576


Exc Rancher w/Bsmnt7800 sq. ft. lot in great family neigh-bourhood. Close to schools, shop & rec. 5 bdrm home. Room for extended fam-ily. Inground pool in fenced backyard. South-facing w/lots of sun. $429,900

#0580


Name Your Deal!Short walk to the park from this charm-ing 5 bdrm home. Please allow time to arrange a viewing. Sale wanted, so drive by, see and make an offer. Small portion of the 1/2 acre is usable. $359,900

#0582


Redone/Imm PossessionRoof 3 yrs old! 8100+ sq ft lot enter-taining deck. 2 laund, full bsmnt, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, new fl ooring, paint, count/tops. Solid home! Min to Hwy 1, shops & all amenities. $369,500

#0584


Best Home for this Price!Redone kitchen, fl oors, etc! “View of the valley” Huge covered deck! Big pri-vate backyard! Tons of parking! Nanny or in-law suite! Hurry on this one!! $339,500

#0582


Heritage Park Place!!!1075 sq. ft. living @ Heritage Park Pl. 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit with 2 decks!! Spacious Master! $186,500

#0578

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Out of this World View!!Beautiful, private hedged 0.4 acre on south side of Norrish Ave. Rancher is beautifully decorated! 3 bdrms. Inlaid h/wood fl rs & coffered ceilings. Newer roof, furn. & more. $529,900

#00575

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4 Bdrm Character Home!Great central area. Rock-faced f/p, wired shed & garage, high energy furnace. Beautiful decorated, close to schools, rec facility & park. A must see!! Shows very well!!! $239,000

#565

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Building /Development

2 Commercial LotsAdjoining commercial/industrial lots. Can be sold separately or

together $149,900 ea

Amazing Hemlock ValleyGreat investment - zoned for6 plex - all services available

at lot line $129,900

Cul-De-Sac Location2 great lots in greatcul-de-sac location

$174,900 and $186,500

Lot on SalsburyGreat building lot!!Centrally located!!!

HST payable by buyer.$195,000

One Acre Building LotGreat location, only minutes to

everywhere! - city water, natural gas $339,500

Quiet & Private 13.2 AcresSerene property on quiet

cul-de-sac $349,900

Acre Lots By Golf CourseFabulous Acre parcels - build your

dream home retreat!$329,500

Excellent Location!Close to Allen Lake, septic, well &

geotech done! $468,800

Prime Location! 18.8 Acres!Property located in ALR

$1,499,000

Big Beautiful7800 sq. ft. Lot to build yourDream Home!! $249,900

Prime 19+ acres!!Build your Dream Home. Huge shop on property. Plant Berries,

raise cattle. $799,900


Surrey - Att DevelopersAttention developers!! Possible 5-6 lot subdivision. Older home on 1.03 acres of prime development. Property has had 3rd reading with City of Surrey. Hurry on this one!!! $1,250,000

#0260


Privacy Seekers!!!Contemporary living, private 1.05 acre suburban lot. Custom 4 level split over-looking treed forest & Alouette Riv. Stu-dio/workshop perfect for home based bus. 3 bdrms + 3 baths. $699,000

#0272


Walk to Whonnock Lake!!!Huge Shop! Huge Lot! Beautiful land-scaping, complete with fi sh pond, total-ly private! No stairs with this real nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, gas f/p, lam & lots of updates. Priced to sell. $519,500

#0513


Deer Creek Pl - MridgeVery nice updated 2 storey townhome! 19+ age restriction! 2 full baths, vaulted ceiling in lvg rm, loft could be 3rd bdrm/family rm or den/offi ce. 2 park spots. Walk to all amenities. $239,900

#0266


Moonlite Grove, Maple RDowntown Maple Ridge, wheelchair and scooter 55+ building. Corner unit, kitchen is open plan w/centre island. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Enclosed glass balcony. $128,900

#0509


Industrial ParkMission Way!! Prime location for this big corner, high visible exposure unit! Warehouse/retail space, 3 pce bath-room, mezz fl r for offi ces/storage. Huge roll-up bay door. Imm. Pos. $219,500

#0534


Adorable Little Home!Great starter or retirement!! Everything almost new! New roof, windows, fl rs, kitchen, paint & more. Re-done bthrm. Private back yard. Great quiet location on dead end street. $199,900

#0538


Home & 10 Acres-ClintonBacks onto Crown Land! Bring the horses to this 10 acre private property. 3 bdrm rancher, out buildings, workshop, chicken coop, cabin with elec. for guests. Fenced. Priced to sell! $229,500

#0270


Bouchie Lake - Cariboo5 tranquil acres located only 1/2 hour out of Quesnel. Get away from the hus-tle of the commercial world. 500+ sq ft with 5x16 front porch. Electric done to code. Wood shed! Shop! $127,500

#0227


Marketing & Sales by: Portrait Homes Realty Ltd.All prices exclude taxes and are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

www.portraithomes.ca/blog/


604-838-1333

FAMILY HOME 23855 Zeron Avenue, Maple RidgeYou will love the fantastic views of the Fraser River from your living room. This family friendly home is located in popular Kanaka Ridge Estates. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. The open layout is perfect for entertaining. The back yard is private and fully fenced. Featuring laminate fl ooring, 9’ ceiling and designer paint colours. There is nothing to do but move in. ** Extras include** tile roof, central vac, hot tub, lots of storage, double garage. The basement is fully fi nished and offers space for a growing family or in-law suite potential. Located near all levels of schooling and recreation. Welcome Home.

$$549,900549,900

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Friday, March 18• The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Mis-

sion riding association of the Green Party of Canada is holding its annual general meet-

ing from 7 to 9 p.m. at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge (upstairs), 23588 105th Avenue, Maple Ridge. Guest speaker will be Peter Tam, the riding’s Green candidate for the next federal election. Non-members are welcome.

Saturday, March 19 • Langley photojournalist John

Gordon is presenting a presentation about his recent trip to India, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Library. Spend an evening traveling through Delhi, Rajs-than and Agra, visiting the Red Fort, Birla Temple, and the beautiful Taj Mahal. This program is free and open to the public. Library address is 12047 Harris Road,

Pitt Meadows. For more information, call 604-465-4113.

• The Maple Ridge Ultimate Frisbee association is holding its registration from noon to 4 p.m. at the Red Robin’s Restaurant on Lougheed Highway. Begin-ners welcome. More information is avail-able at www.mapleridgeultimate.com

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Community Calendar

Ongoing• Ridge Meadows Hospital is currently

seeking donations of current, used paperbacks in good condition for patients and residents at the hospital. Paperback donations can be dropped off at the volunteer resources offi ce Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Email [email protected] for more information.

• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is hosting Meat Draws at the Jolly Coachman Pub, 19167 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows, every Saturday. Draw times at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. All proceeds go to support the Hospice society programs.

• Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services will be off ering tax preparation services for seniors in our community. Basic tax returns only. Space is limited. Please call 604-467-6911 ext. 232 for more info.

• Grace Community Church in Pitt Meadows presents “Coff ee, Tea, ‘n Much More” every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This event is for ladies to come together, share, build friendships, enjoy crafts, beauty, baking tips, and keeping fi t. Event is free and no registration required. For more information, call Lois at 604-941-3543.

• Singles dance, at various locations, every Saturday night. Includes dinner and a live band. For more information call Doris at 604-465-4412.

• Precision Soccer is now accepting registra-tions for Spring and Summer soccer camps. Camps include a soccer ball, T-shirt, daily snack and beverage. Players learn soccer skills through fun and challenging games and obstacles. For more information visit www.precisionsoccer.ca or call Kim at 604-463-0575.

• The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meetings on the last Friday of the month. For information and

meeting location call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

• The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society hosts a seniors’ lounge at the Pitt Meadows Rec-reation Centre, 12027 Harris Rd. Open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by for tea, coff ee and lively conversation. Memberships also available. More info at 604-465-2478.

• Overeaters Anonymous meets every Tuesday at the Maple Ridge Library, Alouette Room at 1:15 p.m. Drop in or call 604-878-4575 for more information. No dues or fees. Newcom-ers welcome.

• The Stride to Thrive walking group meets at Jerry Sulina Park for a one hour walk on the dike every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot by the large notice board, rain or shine. This group is for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been aff ected by cancer. For more information, email: [email protected].

• Eastern District Cricket Club is looking for new members, male and female, for the 2011 sea-son (April to September). Any skill level welcomed, equipment provided and coaching available. Con-tact Scott at 778-988-3260 for more information.

• Blue Heron Toastmasters meets at Pitt Meadows City Hall on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. To visit the club and see the contest, please visit [email protected]

• Co-depenence Anonymous can help if you desire healthy and loving relationships, Meetings are Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at the One Way Club Society, 22270 North Ave., Maple Ridge. Call 604-836-1217 for more information.

• Debtors Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s church, 22165 Dew-dney Trunk Rd. Hope and recovery for debtors, compulsive spenders and under-earners. For more information, email [email protected] or call John 604-928-9697.

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CONSTRUCTION BEGINSSTAVE FALLS SPILLWAY GATES RELIABILITY PROJECT 2011–2013PROJECT INFORMATIONThe Stave Falls Spillway Gates Reliability Project will include the replacement of equipment originally installed in the 1920s including:

The four existing radial spillway gates;

The existing radial gate hoists;

The existing electrical distribution system.

ROAD CLOSURESPeriodic road closures of Dewdney Trunk will be required during the project. In general, these will be short-term (10–15 minutes) or single lane closures. To install the new gates, a full road closure of approximately three days will be required four times during the two-year project. Notification of these complete closures will be provided in advance.

RECREATION CLOSURESLoop Trail will be closed over Blind Slough Dam during construction. BC Hydro will re-open road and pedestrian access over the dam during the evenings and on weekends.

BC Hydro expects that some evening work will be required between mid May and early July. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and will complete the work safely and efficiently as possible. We appreciate your patience during this work.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information about this project or BC Hydro’s Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project, please join us for coffee at the Stave Falls Visitors Centre on March 29 from 5–8 p.m.

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The last time I had such a mix of comments was when I announced that my wife and I were having a fi rst child.

Indeed, the paral-lels of uncertainty are there at both ends of the spectrum when the quality of life of another falls squarely on your shoulders.

The goal in parent-ing is to move a child from a state of complete dependence to a state of complete independence, likely in the time frame of about twenty years.

The goal in eldercare is to support a parent as they move from a state of complete independence to a state of partial or complete dependence, perhaps in a time frame of 20 or more years.

There are many jokes about “second child-hood” as we age, but it is, indeed, a similar, albeit reversed process.

As I did when my parenting role loomed closer, I have taken up the task of reading and listening to those with much more experience than I have when it comes to eldercare.

There is no shame in admitting that the role of caring for another, young or old, is alter-nately complex and confusing.

People don’t come with manuals and even when books are writ-ten, they can’t possibly address the unique way each individual responds to any actions you take.

You have to build a support network through which you can access a lot of ideas until you fi nd some that work for you.

My principles for rais-ing my children were

three qualities – compe-tence, confi dence and character.

In essence, this was teaching them to do things for themselves, reinforcing their under-standing that they could take their skills and ap-ply them in many ways and providing them with a value system with which they could choose appropriate ap-plications of such skills.

I’m working on what my principles will be for supporting my parents.

I believe I’m going to focus on compe-tence and confi dence, providing them with the technological tools and helping them to learn new ways to do what were once simple tasks so that they have the confi dence to feel independent.

Knowing them, I don’t think they’re going to be very happy if I come in to their home and treat them like children, even though, in many ways, I’ll have to use those

eyes in the back of my head that I installed when I was a parent of toddlers.

Falls are the bane of the young and the elderly.

Clearly, character will not be an issue in terms of my responsibility to help develop it.

My parents are who they are and they’re not changing now.

However, I do feel a respon-sibility to record their character somehow, to perhaps understand better what moti-vated them to make the choices they did and to pass that along to their grandchildren and future generations.

The world around us might change, but the deepest human qualities that make for a rich life tend to ring true through millennia of change.

We can always learn from those who have lived before us.

Having a set of principles, whether it is in parenting or eldercare, has a way of cutting through the confusion and complex-ity of day-to-day living to fi nd a specifi c objective to accomplish each day. It

may be a skill to teach, a task to work on, or a personal quality to develop or record for posterity.

The challenge then becomes identifying what is of the highest priority and that will be a daily decision based on what’s happening in everyone’s life.

Graham Hookey is an

educator and writer ([email protected]).

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Parenting Graham Hookey

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To achieve reconciliation is complex and challeng-ing under the best of

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standing occurred, a genuine accident happened, or someone made an honest mistake. It is one thing to reconcile with a spouse who unintentionally says something wrong, with a child who disappoints you, and with a friend who takes you for granted.

But what happens when we are confronted by people who are adversarial, deliberately sin against us, and intention-ally bully us? What happens when we suffer injustice? And what if we are the victims of crime, are abused, exploited, or harassed?

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“You have heard that it was said, eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” This ancient law served a very good purpose. The “law of the tooth” (Lex Talionis) was a measure civilizations put in place to establish justice, and to serve as a check for wild forms of revenge. The punish-ment should fi t the crime. Eye

for eye, and tooth for tooth is a law of logi-cal conse-quences.

The problem is that laws are never completely successful in curbing sinful be-haviour and breaking cycles of violence and revenge. It could even be misused as an excuse to seek revenge.

The measure for Christ is not logical consequences. Eye for eye is not our highest standard. It is the very least that we seek.

Christ desires more. “But I say to you, do not resist

an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone wants to sue you for your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles ... ”

Turning the other cheek does not teach resignation to evil. It teaches us not to give in to aggression. We do not hit back, nor do we run away. We stand, face the person, and confront the evil in non-defensive, non-aggressive ways.

Someone wants to sue you for your tunic is an example of in-

justice where someone literally wants to take the clothes off a poor man’s back by suing him for unpaid debt.

People in biblical times had two pieces of clothing: a long woven undershirt (tunic) and a loose fi tting cloak that also served as blanket. Do you fi ght it in court or do you just give in to the injustice?

Neither. Jesus says, let him have your cloak as well. Now you have nothing. You stand naked. The injustice is exposed.

A soldier of the occupying Roman army forces a farmer to carry his bags. You are exploit-ed by a person in power. Do you go along grudgingly, or do you resist it aggressively and put yourself in more danger?

Neither. Jesus says, go with him two miles. Overcome evil with good. Now the soldier is in an awkward position.

Reconciliation requires justice that surpasses tit-for-tat responses. Our normal reac-tion to injustice is some form of fl ight or fi ght.

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The Pitt Meadows Marauders Air Force were bounced from the 2011 AAA B.C. senior boys bas-ketball championship with a 74-54 loss to the Terry Fox Ravens Thursday afternoon at the Langley Events Centre.

Pitt looked shaky to start the game, missing on their fi rst three shot attempts and making a num-ber of wild passes. Malcolm Williams settled the team down with a couple of timely baskets to give the Marauders an early lead.

Fox’s suffocating man-to-man defence gave Pitt little room to move. Despite being forced to the perimeter, the Marauders continued to be a threat from beyond the arc, sinking six three-pointers in the fi rst half.

The Ravens held a narrow 15-14 lead after the fi rst quarter. The back and forth battle continued throughout the second quarter, as the lead changed a total of 21 times in the fi rst half.

The Marauders were able to capitalize on some sound defensive play in their own end, converting a pair of steals as part of a 11-3 run to start the second quarter.

After calling a timeout, Fox regrouped and re-sponded with a 10-0 run of their own to take a 28-25 lead.

Trevor Severinski tied things with a three-pointer that helped spur the Marauders to score 10 points in the fi nal three minutes of the half and take a 38-34 lead into the break.

The Marauders were able to stay out in front of the Ravens for much of the third quarter, and held a 49-46 lead going into the fi nal frame.

Terry Fox jumped out in front in the fourth with a 14-3 run as Williams struggled to fi nd shots against the Ravens defence. The Marauders were unable to muster any sort of comeback, scoring just fi ve points in the fi nal quarter to Terry Fox’s 28.

Pitt shot just 29.8 per cent from the fi eld compared to 53.5 per cent for the Ravens.

Trevor Severinski and Matt Blackaby led the Ma-rauders with 15 points each, while Williams had 12.

With the loss, the Marauders are now relegated to the consolation round, and will play either Heritage Woods or RC Palmer.

Marauders down Dover BayThe Pitt Meadows Marauders Air Force downed

the No. 13-ranked Dover Bay Dolphins of Nanaimo 63-52 to improve to 2-0 at the 2011 B.C. AAA boys’ basketball championships at the Langley Events Centre, Wednesday night.

Pitt came out strong to open the game, taking a 16-12 lead after the fi rst quarter. However, the Dol-phins responded in the second, taking advantage of itt’s poor shooting from the fi eld, and took a one-point, 28-27 lead into the half.

The Marauders began to pick up steam in the third quarter, regaining the lead, and headed into the fi nal frame up 42-40.

Pitt held just a three-point lead with three minutes to play when the Dolphins got in to foul trouble.

Dover Bay sent Pitt shooters to the line for 10 at-tempts in the fi nal three minutes, allowing Pitt to pull ahead. Pitt went 6-10 in that stretch to outscore Dover Bay 21-12 in the fi nal quarter.

Pitt was 67 per cent from the line, scoring 12 points all game.

The Marauders only managed to score 24 points from the fi eld, however, shooting just 33 per cent. The team’s perimeter shooting, meanwhile, was red hot, as they sank nine three-pointers for 27 points beyond the arc. Trevor Severinski sank four three-pointers, while Malcom Williams had three. Matt Blackaby and Luke Gillespie both had three-pointers as well.

Williams led the team in scoring, with a game-high 23 points, while Blackaby and Severinski both had 12. Severinski led the team in rebounds with eight.

Point guard Mitsu Iwai picked up seven points and a game-high six assists.

Pitt wins tourney openerThe Marauders had no trouble with the Caledo-

nia Kermodes in the opening round of the B.C. AAA senior boys basketball championships, beating the Terrace team 63-34 on Tuesday.

The Marauders got out to an early lead, fi nding themselves ahead 18-4 after the fi rst quarter and never looked back. Marauders coach Rich Goulet began subbing in his second stringers in the second quarter, with 14 players seeing game action by the

fi nal buzzer.Despite benching many of the team’s starters, the

Marauders managed to grow their lead to 22 points at the half with a 35-13 lead.

Malcolm Williams led the Marauders with a game-high 20 points. Six-foot-three forward Erwin Van Ramshorst had a breakout game with 17 points, shooting 60 per cent from the fi eld in the process.

Centre Trevor Severinski fi nished with 10 points, while Matt Blackaby managed nine. Both Severinski and Blackaby struggled with their shooting, going 27 per cent and 29 per cent respectively. Severinski had 13 rebounds to lead the team in that category.

The Marauders defence was again effective, col-lecting 16 steals to Caledonia’s fi ve, while scoring 26 points of turnovers.

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Pitt Meadows Marauders forward Luke Gillespie eyes the basket as Seme Raheb of the Dover Bay Dolphins guards the paint at the 66th annual B.C. Boys AAA Basketball Championship at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday.

Pitt Marauders bounced by Fox74-54 loss knocks PMSS from contention at provincial championships in Langley


The Meadow Ridge Barracudas midget hockey team is the 2011 league playoff champion after de-feating the Abbotsford Ice 4-3.

After falling behind 2-0 early in the first period, the Barracu-das battled back to tie it in the second pe-riod with two goals by team captain Breanna Josephison, both un-assisted.

Although Abbotsford again went ahead by one goal, Barracuda forward Alysha Cloete blasted a slap shot by the Abbotsford goalie, assisted by Justine Alexander to tie the game at 3-3.

After a scoreless third period, the teams went to a five-round shoot-out to decide the winner.

Josephison was the only player who found the back of the net, as she put the puck through the goalie’s five-hole.

Barracuda goalten-der Danielle Cloutier faced 23 shots during regulation time and was perfect in the shoot-out, securing the banner for the Meadow Ridge asso-ciation.

The banner was pre-sented to Josephison and alternate captains Alexander, Samantha Punzo and Ashley Le-gassic at the award ceremony in Coquit-lam Tuesday.

Other team mem-bers include Rochelle Bergeron, Kyra Chid-low, Cassie Clark-Ver-non, Courtney Douc-ette, Jazmin Hancock, Casarina Hocevar, Mi-chaela Maciuk, Paige Magnusson, Julia Peck and Alysha Simms.

Joe Legassic is the team’s head coach. Geoff Magnusson and Melissa Josephison were his assistants.

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THE NEWS/scoreboard2011 Golden Ears Half Marathon and 10K

2011 Golden Ears Half Marathon and 10KMen’s Half Marathon Results

Rnk Time Name Hometown1 1:22:55.68 Rob BARBER Surrey 2 1:25:11.31 Andrew GREIG Langley 3 1:26:54.20 Joe LINSEMAN Vancouver 4 1:27:07.76 Brian DICKSON Port Coquitlam 5 1:27:10.11 Rob DURRANT Langley 6 1:29:26.10 Eddie CATARINEN Langley 7 1:29:52.24 Bryce DANEK Langley 8 1:33:09.49 Francisco VELAZQUEZ White Rock 9 1:35:28.86 Geoff HUGHES-GAMES Abbotsford 10 1:36:38.30 Colin MCLEAN Mission 11 1:38:10.69 Kelly STEVENSON Langley 12 1:38:36.66 T SHORT Abbotsford 13 1:40:14.49 Joakim NILSSON Langley 14 1:42:01.55 Grant FINNIGHAN Vancouver 15 1:42:25.08 Ian HERRON Surrey 16 1:42:40.62 Ron HINTSCHE Langley 17 1:44:37.69 Randy DAVIES Surrey 18 1:45:43.37 Robert HORACSEK Maple Ridge 19 1:45:43.71 Robin WILSON Langley 20 1:45:54.53 Dave COURNEYEA Langley 21 1:46:58.78 Bing YANG Langley 22 1:47:06.00 Dave LUDLOW Surrey 23 1:48:17.69 Paul HELMS Langley 24 1:50:25.31 Stan HEMBROUGH Surrey 25 1:50:58.58 Solomon AMANUEL Langley 26 1:51:39.13 Luke FORSYTH Surrey 27 1:51:40.18 Andy JOYCE Maple Ridge 28 1:52:45.10 Shane MILLS Chilliwack 29 1:54:19.08 Rex YANG Surrey 30 1:54:26.11 Gerry JORSSEN Langley 31 1:56:33.04 Alex TAYLOR Surrey 32 1:56:58.58 Levi FROESE Victoria 33 1:59:04.16 Ken PRICE Airdrie 34 2:00:43.79 Brian MACKENZIE Maple Ridge 35 2:03:29.10 Carlos PASQUA Cranbrook 36 2:06:03.05 Bill BEATTY Abbotsford 37 2:06:53.69 Dave MARSHALL Pitt Meadows 38 2:07:29.04 Joseph DE MELO Langley 39 2:07:39.93 Roderick ESPLIN Maple Ridge 40 2:11:42.17 David MONTGOMERY Vancouver 41 2:13:55.33 David PALMER Langley 42 2:13:56.09 Jeff LI Burnaby 43 2:22:01.69 Daniel STRINI Surrey 44 2:22:13.60 Scott CARRIERE Langley 45 2:25:17.69 Mike DEACON Langley

Women’s Half Marathon Results

Rnk Time Name Hometown1 1:35:23.17 Mia DOUGLAS Langley 2 1:36:07.27 Mindy OLSON Maple Ridge 3 1:37:20.51 Jennifer CHEW Port Moody 4 1:40:31.94 Soraiya ABDULLA Maple Ridge 5 1:42:11.03 Fiona MCQUILLAN Maple Ridge 6 1:43:10.26 Tori BANDRINGA Pitt Meadows 7 1:45:52.35 Penny PATAKI Langley 8 1:46:07.89 Marina GLASGOW Abbotsford 9 1:47:50.11 Wendy RICHARDSON Langley 10 1:47:50.45 Heather GALE Langley 11 1:48:10.02 Kate MCKINNON Langley 12 1:49:23.97 Nicole HOUSLEY Langley 13 1:49:36.79 Sheri AMENDT Pitt Meadows 14 1:50:14.01 Kerrie NAPLES Maple Ridge 15 1:51:47.10 Kirsten WARD Langley 16 1:52:09.35 Doreen WARD Langley 17 1:53:21.51 Becky NELSON Mission 18 1:54:24.68 Cathy GUTKOWSKI Langley 19 1:54:49.24 Sarah NELSON Pitt Meadows 20 1:55:20.93 Jeanette DYCK Aldergrove 21 1:56:44.17 Stacey MCNEILLY Pitt Meadows 22 1:56:58.52 Heidi HOPKINS Victoria 23 1:56:59.03 Erin MACARTHUR Victoria 24 1:56:59.05 Ellie RUBINCAM Victoria 25 1:57:07.77 Heather STEELE Maple Ridge 26 1:57:31.16 Kathy PASQUA Cranbrook 27 1:57:39.76 Jennifer MARTIN Richmond 28 1:57:47.18 Kata HYSON Maple Ridge 29 1:58:07.14 Lisa BURNETT Langley 30 1:58:19.56 Carolyn FORSYTH Surrey 31 1:59:20.64 Lisa OSWALD-COATES Langley 32 1:59:41.70 Kimberly BUCHANAN Surrey 33 2:00:46.12 Christy SKELTON Maple Ridge 34 2:01:23.31 Annette QUIRING White Rock 35 2:02:03.19 Diane TOTH Surrey 36 2:02:42.11 Karen TELFORD Maple Ridge 37 2:03:19.11 Liz SIMPSON Abbotsford 38 2:05:08.21 Connie HOL Maple Ridge 39 2:05:21.95 Dawn PONTE Langley 40 2:05:59.09 Gayle ROBINSON Surrey 41 2:06:03.92 Laura BEATTY Abbotsford 42 2:06:29.11 Joyce SODA Surrey 43 2:06:36.59 Heather EARLE Surrey 44 2:06:53.31 Lynne SPENCE Surrey 45 2:07:02.18 Krista SAUNDERS Maple Ridge 46 2:07:02.77 Julie PARKES Maple Ridge

Men’s 10K Results

Rnk Time Name Hometown 1 34:08.84 Jeremiah JOHNSTON Mission 2 38:02.89 Tyler GINTHER Surrey 3 39:29.96 Jason HENRIKSON Vancouver 4 40:04.66 Davey GIN Surrey 5 40:18.09 Chris LEE Vancouver 6 44:42.70 Braden BLOOMQUIST Abbotsford 7 45:25.94 Todd BAKER Langley 8 45:30.21 Murray FISHER Langley 9 46:10.38 Scott STEWART Langley 10 46:24.24 Randy GOLIATH Langley 11 49:16.53 Bill CONVERSE Langley 12 49:29.94 Brad DAISLEY Langley 13 51:08.33 Blair KING Langley 14 52:00.15 Doug WILLMS Langley 15 52:44.18 Brandon JUSTUS Langley 16 53:58.19 Don DAVIDSON Surrey 17 54:18.67 Olov BRANDFORS Surrey 18 54:35.57 Jordon PROKUDA Abbotsford 19 54:48.32 Keith ADKIN Abbotsford 20 55:26.81 William POUND Langley 21 55:34.67 Richard JONES Vancouver 22 56:39.78 Peter WOLFE Langley 23 56:42.22 Petrus RETIEF Chilliwack 24 57:18.66 Gary TRAVELBEA Fort Langley 25 58:03.46 Jessy JOHNSON Langley 26 58:11.64 Doug CAMERON Langley 27 58:28.55 Louis RETIEF Chilliwack 28 58:29.19 Dave LETWIN Langley 29 59:12.74 Doug MACLAREN Fort Langley 30 1:00:15.42 Bernhard DANDYK Surrey 31 1:00:41.87 Stephen STECKLER Surrey 32 1:01:17.26 Cobus RETIEF Chilliwack 33 1:02:10.00 Brad KLOK Chilliwack 34 1:02:13.73 Rod CASTILLO Langley 35 1:02:20.70 Richard STURMEY Langley 36 1:03:18.00 John KELLY Langley 37 1:04:03.05 Mike THACHUK Aldergrove 38 1:04:29.08 Scott WILSON Maple Ridge 39 1:04:30.22 Daryl SPINDOR Maple Ridge 40 1:04:40.03 Ingo HERYSZ White Rock 41 1:07:48.48 Steve HAMEL Langley 42 1:10:19.64 Dean HEDMAN Mission 43 1:10:48.07 Jay PETURSSON Langley 44 1:12:28.68 Dean RAMAGE Chilliwack 45 1:13:32.89 David FIRBY White Rock 46 1:13:33.61 Kent BOWIE Surrey

Women’s 10K Results

Rnk Time Name Hometown 1 41:11.81 Sheileen PREST Hope 2 44:15.77 Leslie STEVENS Langley 3 46:32.98 Nancy AUSTIN Vancouver 4 47:29.32 Krista GILBERT Surrey 5 49:11.06 Camille OWENS Surrey 6 50:02.50 Margaret HOEKSTRA Mission 7 50:14.87 Amy SCHREINER Pitt Meadows 8 50:19.83 Linda GARRETT Surrey 9 50:29.51 Kelly RAWSON Surrey 10 52:14.34 Jessica GLEN Chilliwack 11 52:16.19 Celine HOPSON Mission 12 53:10.49 Jody MURPHY Surrey 13 54:38.49 Lynn LONG Chilliwack 14 54:45.99 Diane COURTNEY Langley 15 54:49.19 Shelby HEFFLICK White Rock 16 55:12.41 Monique MCINTOSH Maple Ridge 17 55:14.64 Sally YOUNG Coquitlam 18 55:54.10 Heather KAEST Surrey 19 55:54.35 Robyn TSUJI Surrey 20 56:42.15 Erica RETIEF Chilliwack 21 56:42.25 Allison HILL Surrey 22 56:45.17 Devon BENOIT Pitt Meadows 23 56:58.33 Lynette BALDOCK Surrey 24 57:35.27 Kelly MCCAFFERTY Surrey 25 57:39.28 Tamara ROBERTSON Langley 26 58:13.38 Vicky SHIER Langley 27 58:43.01 Erin MCMILLAN Langley 28 59:03.26 Teri CURRIE Maple Ridge 29 59:08.42 Rebecca ROBSON Maple Ridge 30 59:08.63 Carly SCHMIDT Maple Ridge 31 59:13.73 Carolyn MACLAREN Fort Langley 32 59:22.63 Jennifer GRANT Maple Ridge 33 59:29.40 Marlee ST. PIERRE Langley 34 59:30.17 Alenna LANGHORST Langley 35 59:51.50 Veronica STEIGER Langley 36 59:52.40 Leanne HUSTON Abbotsford 37 1:00:43.59 Janette SMART Maple Ridge 38 1:00:47.04 Launa KLOK Chilliwack 39 1:01:02.55 Karen KEIST Maple Ridge 40 1:01:11.79 Aime SNAZEL Langley 41 1:01:16.49 Kathy WAINWRIGHT Langley 42 1:01:17.71 Ginelle BOUTHILLIER Chilliwack 43 1:01:25.89 K RUTHERFORD Maple Ridge 44 1:01:30.44 Tanya EDWARDS Maple Ridge 45 1:01:46.13 Sarah MAXWELL Surrey 46 1:01:55.72 Kelli BAZETT Maple Ridge

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The Ridge Meadows atom A3 team, in its inaugural develop-ment year, won the President’s banner in Tier 4, defeating the Port Moody Panthers 9-3 in Tuesday’s final.

“The players came out charging from the first whistle and never relented,” said Rus-tlers head coach Ron Murphy.

“They believed in each other.”

Trevor Ebbutt scored three times for the Rustlers, while Jack-son Chmiliar tallied twice. Kenny Conroy, Connor Williamson, Sean Butler and Cam Gjaltema also scored. Kyle Mair had a pair of assists. Luke Budisa, Gjaltema and William-son each had one.

Jorrin Lenton earned the win in net, while Ryan Murphy, Brae-den Hallman, Jake Shwarok, Cole Tre-leaven, Cody Zachow and Conroy provided strong defensive struc-ture, limiting shots on net.

After falling in the first round of the playoffs to Whatcom in three games, the Rustlers earned nine of a possible 12 points in the President’s se-ries. They downed Ab-botsford 6-0 and Port Moody 3-2 in the other

games, getting steady goaltending from Na-than Lusher and Kevin Picard, and admirable efforts from Dylan Kong, Asher Braski and Jake Sherdian.

Murphy is proud of how far his players have come this season, from struggling to win a game early on to winning a banner.

“The players bond-ed as friends, which seemed to strength-en their passion for hockey and got them through any adversity they faced,” he said.

The Rustlers cap their season this week-end with a tournament in Victoria.

Burrards Best in the West

The Ridge Meadows Burrards U-16 field la-crosse team is the Best in the West after going undefeated at the an-nual Las Vegas high school lacrosse tour-nament earlier this month.

The tournament featured more than 90 teams from across North America.

Competing in Divi-sion 2, for Grades 10 and 11, the Burrards went 4-0 in their four-game round-robin series, beating teams

from Nevada, Utah and Colorado to win their pool.

In the semi-final, the Burrards faced Judge Memorial from Salt Lake City, Utah, defeat-ing them 8-1 thanks in no small part to the play of goalkeeper Tino Fera.

That set up a final with Henderson, Ne-vada, resulting in an easy 17-1 victory.

Coach Doug McQuar-rie said everyone on the team stepped up their level of play for the tournament.

“My middies were so aggressive on every loose ball,” he said. “My two face-off play-ers were at about 90 per cent on winning draws and my attack were scoring all week-end in waves.”

Soccer playoff sThe Metro Women’s

Soccer League is sea-son is wrapping up with teams playing semi-final matches this weekend.

The Golden Ears Sporting U-21 silver team finished the reg-

ular season in second place group and will play the fourth-place Royal City Kodiaks in the league semi-finals this Sunday at 5pm at Samuel Robertson Technical’s artificial turf field.

The Golden Ears Fury, having a stellar first year in the U-21 program, finished fifth in the silver group and will take on the Port Coquitlam Fire in their semi-final match, Sunday at SRT.

The Golden Ears Lightning Division 2 squad finished first in the North Division this season and will play their semi-final match this against the Abbotsford Mari-ners, who finished the regular season in first place in the Division 2 East Division. The teams play at 5 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Cen-tre.

Teams advancing through to the Met-ro Women’s Soccer League Cup Finals will play on March 27 at the South Surrey Ath-letic Park.

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In Loving Memory ofGregory Alvin Giesbrecht

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If memories bring you closerWe are never far apart

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In Loving Memory

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Mark, (mother) Nancy...Donna...Terry...& Peter

In Memoriam

Ingrid Helga Uttuslien

Feb. 21, 1939 ~ March 14, 2008

We think of you in silenceand often speak your name,But all that’s left to answeris your picture in a frame,

If we could have one lifetime wish,One dream that

would come true,We would wish

with all our heartsfor yesterday and you.

If tears could build a stairwayand heartache make a lane,

We would walk to anywhere to be with you again.

Love Ole, Noah, Inge, and Erik.

7 OBITUARIES

BAKER Helen

1930 ~ 2011

Gone Fishing with ArnoldPassed away peacefully March 15, 2011. Remembered fondly by daughters Sandra (Bruce), Mel, sons Les (Jo-Anna), Jeff (Pam), 9 grandchildren, 6 great grand-children.

We will miss you deeply.Donations to Children’s Hospital in lieu of fl owers.


7 OBITUARIES

MANION Phyllis

Passed away peacefully on Jan 14/11 at the age of 91 in the Ridge Meadows Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Martin, daughter Rose Marie Hunt, her husband Bill and daughter Monique. Also predeceasing her was her grandson Jeffery James. Surviving her is her son, Tom (Claire) daughters Patti Bronson, Denise Casey (Emmett), Monique Campbell, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. There was no service by request however there will be a Celebration of Life for her and the others that left us way too soon, in July. Donations may be made to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

42 LOST AND FOUNDLOST: MENS GLASSES IN CASE, vicinity of Westview School & Stonehouse Ave & Samuel Robert-son High School. Call 604-463-7790

CHILDREN

Non-Profi tLicensed Group Daycare

Out of School Care

20245 Dewdney Trunk RdMaple Ridge

• Christian Daycare • Full Day Preschool

Program • Energetic Out of School

Program • Experienced Early Child-

hood Educations • Large Adventure Play

grounds • Ages 2 1/2 through 12 • Safe fun-loving home

away from home

604.465.1290

98 PRE-SCHOOLS

CHILDREN

PUDDLE D (Duck)Children’s Ctr

PreschoolDaycare 21/2 to 5 years

Before &/or After school careK ~ 12 years

Davie JonesEdith McDermott

Highland ParkPitt Meadows

Programs included:Arts, Science, Music,

Math, Dramatic Play & SportsFully licensed,

Qualifi ed E.C.E.Caregivers & Teachers

Close to major route

604.465.9822

98 PRE-SCHOOLS

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOLLocated on beautiful Whonnock

Lake is now accepting REGISTRATION

for September 2011W Quality Programming for

3 to 5 year oldsW AM & PM Classes available

W Bright, well-equipped classroom

Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

TRUCK DRIVER WITHCLASS 1 & AIR WANTED

Required to do deliveries within BC, WA & AB. Will rotate between various routes. Home every weekend regardless of routes. Must be mature and self-motivated. Previous experience necessary. Start immediately!

$20/hr. Plus Mileage,Bonuses & Full Benefi ts.

E-mail resume:[email protected] or

Fax: 604-888-1145Fuchs Lubricants, Langley BC

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1-COMPANY & OWNER OPERATORS

Surrey Terminal

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Class 1 Company Drivers and Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Qualifi ed linehaul drivers with winter and mountain driving exp. Above average rates, and an ex-cellent benefi ts.Send a detailed resume and cur-rent driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to:

[email protected] or fax, 604-587-9889

Van Kam is committed to Em-ployment Equity and Environ-mental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

115 EDUCATION

DGS CANADA2 DAY

FORKLIFTWEEKENDCOURSE

Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey

NO reservations: 604-888-3008www.dgscanada.ca

Ask about our other Courses...*Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift*Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers

Optician Training*6-month course

starts April 4th, 2011

BC College Of Optics604.581.0101

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed 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

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

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

126 FRANCHISE

YOUR LOCAL HANDYMANProven turn key franchise opportunity

Prime Lower Mainland Areas CALL NOW 778-549-2135

127 HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

Canvas Hair Salonis looking for professional,experienced Stylists and

Assistants who want to bring their career to the next level.

At Canvas you will receive:W Ongoing & continued advanced education & showsW Competitive salary / commissionW AdvertisingW Beautiful & sophisticated work environmentW A fabulous opportunity at a better career

Please contact by email or in person:

22316 Dewdney Trunk [email protected]

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nicest salons in Maple Ridge. Call Debra @ 604-375-3219, check

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130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS

in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

40010 - Glenhurst St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 117B Ave40103 - 116 Ave, 224 St40108 - 116 Ave, Telosky Ave, Fisher St. Burnett St40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave40113 - Lougheed Hwy, River Rd, Carshill St, 221 St, Cliff Ave40131 - 116 Ave, 225 St, 227 St, Brickwood Close40219 - 112A Ave, 122 Ave, Cherrywood Dr, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 230 St40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave, 121A Ave, Peach Tree Crt, 231 St, Blossom St40225 - 121 Ave, Brown Ave, Fraser St, Edge St40226 - 125A Ave, 124B Ave, Abernathy Way, 230 St40262 - 128 Ave, Thornton, 126 Ave, Exeter, Spring, 124 Ave, 216 St40270 - 221 St, Gray St, 123 Ave, Canuck Cres, 124 Ave40325 - Lorne Ave, Hampton St, Ditton St, Chigwell St, Kent St, Wharf, Princess St, Beckley, Bromley St40330 - Princess St, Beckley St, Bromley St, Kingston St, Hazelwood St, Wharf St40333 - Melville, Eltham St, Charlton St, Princess St, Kent St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Lorne Ave40339 - 116B Ave, Hammond Rd 203 St, 202B St, 202A St40344 - Ashley Cres, Stanton Ave, 201B St40352 - 123 Ave, Campbell, Laity St, 214 St, Creston St40360 - 121 Ave, Glenwood Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 210 St, 211 St, 212 St, Laity St40416 - 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 120B Ave, Smith Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 250 St, 250A St, 248A St40418 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, 234 St40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge Cres, 232 St

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are

interested in delivering papersplease call circulation @ 604-466-6397 and quote

the Route number.

CDA WANTED Great patients! Great team!

Permanent position, 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs). Exan

computer system, digital radiography, laser, preventive, cosmetic, surgical and implant dental assisting experience is an asset. Please submit your

resume to: Dr. Jolene Benham at

Alderlea Dental Health Centre, 11-301 Festubert Street, Duncan, BC V9L 3T1

250-748-1842 (day) 250-715-1837 (evening)

Fax: 250-748-9868 Email: [email protected] SERVICE No Associated Fees

Enjoy this unique and interest-ing position and the associat-ed training. Are you interested

in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company specifi c

to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report

time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and

to submit an on line application visit:

https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees


130 HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944

FOOD & OTHER PRODUCT IN-STORE SAMPLERS

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra

Income?

Try a part-time job 4-8 days a month as a Product Demonstrator! Great for Seniors, Retirees & Mature Adults!Do you enjoy talking to people & know how to do basic cooking? This job is for you and is perfect for men & women. Must be available on both Fri & Sat from 11-5 or 12-6 (& some Sun).Requirements: As a Freelance Contractor, you must be a go- getter able to work on your own, be able to carry medium weight equipment into stores & own a car. Must be well groomed, be bondable & fully fl uent in English. Pay starts at $10/hr. All day train-ing provided in N. Burnaby.

Call JMP Marketing at604-294-3424, local 30.

JMP Marketing Services, BC’s most reliable demo company since 1979.

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in ser-vice & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:[email protected]

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal Logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certifi cation an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefi t program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or offi [email protected].

HOMEWORKERS Get paid daily! Now Accepting: Simple Full/Part Time Data Entry & Online Comput-er Related Work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

LOG TRUCK mechanic for Kurt Leroy Trucking LTD. Welding an asset. Ben. inc. To start immed. Campbell River. Fax resume to 250-287-9914.

Marv Jones Honda is looking to expand its professional selling team to provide better service to our growing customer base. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individuals looking for an exciting and fi nancially rewarding career. Our company prides itself on providing our customers with professional service, therefore we provide our salespeople with continuous training and development.

ACT NOW, opportunities like this are in high demand.

Drop your resume off in

our state of the art facility, or email it to

[email protected]

Now accepting resumes for a Landscape Maintenance Tech position. Ideal candidates will

be energetic, able to follow instruction, enjoy commercial gardening and working with

others or individually. Schooling or experience

may be benefi [email protected]

Seasonal Line CooksLocal golf course is now Hiring for Seasonal Line Cooks for Full and Part time opportunities. Must have Food Safe certifi cation. 2 - 3 years previous exp. preferred. Excellent Work Environment.

Competitive Wages!E-mail resume & references:

[email protected]


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

The Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert seeks experienced professional cooks. The successful applicant will have minimum 3 years’ experience working in a fast paced up-scale environment. Please for-ward resumes to [email protected]. www.cresthotel.bc.ca

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Pleasant View Care HomeIs seeking applications for

RNs & RPNsWe are a 76 bed residential care facility with RNs and RPNs mentoring a team of caring staff to provide 24 hr complex care.

You must be available to work all shifts. Both our Care and Administrative Teams are committed to supporting you as we strive towards excellence in Residential Care. Preference will be given to BSN prepared candidates. Please reply to:

Beverley Robson, Director of Care7530 Hurd Street, Mission, BCFax 604-826-8672email [email protected] For more information:Call 604-826-2154 ext 114

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Administration ClerkFull-time position in a medium size manufacturing company. Duties include A/R. A/P, data input, reception and eventually payroll. This is an excellent learn-ing opportunity with growth potential. However, preference will be given to individuals with Microsoft Offi ce software and data input experience. Please submit resumes with salary expectations to:

PH Molds Ltd. Attention: Administrator

19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2V4

Fax: 604-465-9199Email: offi [email protected]

Only people to be interviewed will be contacted.

156 SALES

INTERESTED IN SALES?OUTGOING & HARD WORKING?

HIGHLY MOTIVATED?

Gregg Distributors (B.C) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fi ll entry level sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the industrial & H.D industries are an asset. Training would be provided to achieve your full potential.

Please fax resumes to 604-888-4688

160 TRADES, TECHNICALCONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR wanted, in Langley, min 2 yrs exp an asset. $45,000/yr to start. 3/mo probation. Call Andy 604-835-0901.

FRAMER FOREMAN Required for local Abbotsford project. Must have previous experience with framing layout from blueprints, performing all types of wood frame construction and leading a crew.

Wages negotiable!Please call: 604.308.1420

PROJECT COORDINATOR Required for Betts Electric.

Visit: www.betts.bc.cafor more information.

SHOWER DOOR INSTALLERSBC’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Shower Door, Mirror and Shelves installers, Wood Closet Organizer Installers and Glass Cutters. Positions available in the Lower Mainland area. Very exciting packages will be offered according to previous experience.

Contact 604-710-1581. Candidates can also fax their

resume at 604-592-2690.

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

604-460-8058#7 - 20306

Dewdney Trunk, M. RidgeCorner Max Gas Station

Open 10am-8pm Daily.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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The Best Team & Service !

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173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

European Swedish Massage. For aches, pains, high BP &

relaxation. Appt 1.604.230.4444

173A COUNSELLING

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?

Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICESDEBT CONSOLIDATION

PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify

for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING DONE ACCURATE-LY small bus. p/u/del. bkkeeping, payroll, tax returns. HST/PST.604-814-0967 or 604-862-1596

T1 TAX RETURNS by CGA, E-fi le, Speedy Service,

Reasonable Rates. (604)463-5577


203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping & AccountingPayroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes

E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123

Cellular: 604-788-0161

236 CLEANING SERVICES“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardwork-ing, reliable cleaning lady. Rea-sonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

CLEAN CLEANING Will also clean show homes. Expe-rienced. Green products available.

References. For more info call Heidi 604-462-1679

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate fl ooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

FAST & EFFICIENTHousecleaning services

ask about our Spring package604-200-0846

INTEX VENTURESJanitorial, Offi ce/Window Cleaning✶10 years exp. ✶Free Estimates4 6 5 - 1 3 0 2 ✶ 7 8 6 - 3 4 6 6

Ridge Meadows Domestic Services.

Established 1991

WMoving In /Out specialistWStaging homes for

real-estate showingsWCarpet cleaning and spot cleaning

WDomestic service, one timersShannon

604.463.0749Sparkle Cleaning Co.

Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Retaining Walls *Stairs *DrivewaysExposed Aggregate & Stamped

Concrete ***ALSO...Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement

-Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

Tony’s ConcreteAll Types Concrete Work

W Forming W GradingW Specializing in Stamp

W Exposed20 years exp. Free Estimates

604-230-6707UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGNF All types of concrete work F

F Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

257 DRYWALL45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

PAUL’S DRYWALL

Over 30 years experience. Complete drywall services.

Reasonable rates.

Paul: 604.788.7755 or 604.462.7440

Taping & Finishing, small boarding jobs, textured ceilings, respray. 30 years exp. Call Del 604-505-3826

260 ELECTRICALDC 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

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


275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood LaminateGuaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.PROF. LICENSED & Insured fl oor layer, laminate, hardwood and tile. Supply and/or install. 604-716-7774

281 GARDENINGCOMMERCIAL, Residential,

Strata, Lawn & Garden maintenance. Monthly, Weekly

& Bi-weekly. Fully insured. Long term ref’s (604)837-8466

Cutting EdgeLawncare Ltd.

Certifi ed Turf-GrassManagement Tech.

Does it make a difference??You bet your grass it does!!

W Maintenance W Power rakingW Fertilizing W Pruning

W Landscaping WClean-up

✶Residential Specialist✶George 604-466-9514

.Jim’s MowingSpring Services - jimsmowing.ca

LAWNS - LAWNS - LAWNS

We Do Lawns*Monthy Lawn Maintenance

*Yard Clean-up*Pruning and More.

-- Seniors Discount --

604-364-1919

LAWNS PLUS Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn MowingD Complete Grounds MaintD Pruning & ShapingD Aeration & Power RakingD Fully Insured

Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746Free Estimates

Prompt Delivery AvailableSeven Days a Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

RAINBOWLAWNCARE

MowingFertilizingPruning

(604)880-7382

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A HANDYPERSONSLARRY THE HANDY GUY.

For all your Household needs. Reno’s, Hauling & Power Washing Elec/ Plumb/ Tiling(778)823-0736

N.W. Construction*************************************

* HANDYMAN SERVICES * Kitchen/Bath Reno & Repair * All types of fl ooring * Custom Built Sheds NO job TOO small

Work Guaranteed. References.Over 20 Years Experience.

Free Estimates 604-418-8340

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS1 CALL DOES IT ALL, for all your home improvement needs. Kitchens Baths, Additions, Bsmt Suites. Lic’d Builder. Quality Craftmanship, Reas Rates. (604)818-5919 or 671-8498

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS

35 YEARSCarpenter Experience

HANDYMANCall Don 604-462-8905

Cell 604-880-4904

Alberto - 604-461-7679Cel: 604-319-7671

TOTAL CAREHOME REMODELLING

The Basement Finishing Specialists* Bathroom Renovations * Drywall* Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic

Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.

Carpentry ~ Tile ~ Drywall Painting, Flooring $25/hr. Free Est. 27 years exp. Brad (604)454-7548

EAGLE TILE101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy,

Pitt MeadowsA - 20779 Lougheed Hwy

Maple Ridge Your local natural stone

distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.Slate Granite MarbleTile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Home Renovations and New Construction

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

HOOT & OWL BE THERE!BUILDING MAINT &

REPAIRS LTD.Renovations & repairs

Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks,Roof & gutter repairs

Custom bathrooms & tile work. Reliable contractor

Email: hoot&[email protected] 604-339-5430

RENO’S & DECKSBY DENNISYour Renovation &sundeck specialist

Certifi ed carpenter 20 yrs exp.No job too small

Call for your free estimate (604)614-1232

Licenced & Insured


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

288 HOME REPAIRS

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

300 LANDSCAPING

All aspects of Landscaping and Landscaping MaintenanceStrata, Commercial, ResidentialPavers, Patios & Retaining walls

Spring clean upsFully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

AUGUSTINEBark Mulch Products

Composted W Bright W NuggetsGarden Blend & Lawn Blend

Topsoil

604-465-5193


300 LANDSCAPING

D Garden Blend SoilD Lawn Blend SoilD Custom Blends avail.D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Mattersall soils are tested for Optimum

growing requirements

15% DISCOUNTfor the month of MARCH

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS

PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189

DUTCH TOUCHGreen Services Ltd

Landscape ConstructionRenovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644604-861-1490

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

SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar

Available for DeliveryCall for pricing

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

✶ Commercial & ✶ Residential

Call for all your

landscaping needs. 778-847-0441

317 MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS

$22.00 Per Metric TonSMud Dirt Sod ClayS

$22.00 Per metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References

Residential D Pressure Washing Serving Tri City 31 Yrs.

Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residen-tial, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

L. Roberts Painting3 Rooms for $299

walls onlyIncludes 2 coats Top Quality paint.

No payment until job is complete.

Over 20 years exp Free Estimate

(604)961-4391MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

SEASIDE PAINTING& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184

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

NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

341 PRESSURE WASHING

DAVIDS WINDOW CLEANINGWindowsW GuttersW Siding Washing

Pressure/Hand WashingFree Estimates

4 6 5 - 1 3 0 2 W 7 8 6 - 3 4 6 6

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

Pressure Washing ContractorBoomlift W Scissor lift

Clean windows W Painting. Apartment Buildings Industrial/Residential

Licensed/Insured & WCB Chuck (604)319-1993

[email protected]

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING *25yrs Exp.Call Chris 604-462-9009. - Also Snow Removal -

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362

SAVE ON ROOFING

New Roofs, Re-Roof, Repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured.

10% DISCOUNT !

Simar 778-892-1266

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVALEARTH FRIENDLY

RECYCLE-IT!

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. House-hold & Yard Waste. Up to 100% re-cycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948


359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

TOPSOIL• SCREENED TOPSOIL• MUSHROOM MANURE• BARK MULCH

604-467-3003

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

RAINFOREST DECK & RAILD Deck Rebuilds & AdditionsD Vinyl Waterproofi ngD 10 Year No Leak WarrantyD Aluminum & Glass Rails

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

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

374 TREE SERVICES

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

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

A.C.TREE SERVICE

30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James604-467-0333

.

PAUL BUNYANTree Service

* ISA Certifi ed Arborist*Hazard Tree Removal

* Crown Reduction & Falling* Stump Grinding

*Prune & Hedge Trim* Arborist Reports

Insured WCBFree Estimates

604-942-6907

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

456 FEED & HAYGOOD QUALITY local hay. Pick up or delivery available. $4. a bale & up. 604-802-9852 or 604-910-4605

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $4/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

477 PETS

Boston Terrier pups, 4 M, 2 F, vet checked, 1st shots, dewrmd, ready Mar. 18. $1,000. Call 604-868-0446

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

Chocolate Labradoodle pups. Vet checked, dewormed. $750-$900. 250-305-4253

CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992

PETS

477 PETSCOCK-A-POO X POO Pups: Vet ✔ 1st shots, non-shedding, S Sry. $525. 604-541-9163 /604.785.4809.GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

ST. BERNARD pups, 3M/3F, born jan 14/11, $1000 each, gen-tle temperment. 1 (604)792-4022

YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTIONMonday, Mar 21, 7pm

Dining & bdrm furn., decorative items, motorized scooter(g.w.o.)

collectibles, etc.VIEW DAY OF SALE

Central Auction 604-534 - 8322 20560 Langley Bypass, Langley

NEXT ANTIQUE AUCTION MARCH 28

520 BURIAL PLOTSFOR SALE Lot 53 at Maple Ridge Cemetery. Ph (604)463-4139

525 UNDER $300PIANO - Apartment size Piano /Organ combination. Incls stool & all books $300. obo. (604)833-1642

548 FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer“Since 1987”

$$CASH $$ for your furniture,tools, electronics, antiques,

appliances, computers& collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Single items to entirehouseholds

463-4449 or209-6583

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZEPILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 left • 10 year warranty

Retail $1,499! Liquidation $560incls. tax. Call: 604.807.5864

560 MISC. FOR SALEHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

563 MISC. WANTEDLOOKING for large Laser Karaoke discs. (604)833-1642

WE PAY CA$H• Vehicles • Estates (complete hse.

hld.) • Antiques • Bankruptcies• Damaged Freight • Tools

• Anything Of Value 604-897-1605

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Oceanfront Motel, 2 acres, 10 units, near park, for sale or could be included in a larger project. Site approved for con-dos. Plans completed, ready to go. Phone 250-753-0160

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNERMAPLE Ridge West Westbrooke. 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit, $265,900. Quiet side of building backing onto greenbelt. Email: [email protected] Private sale. No agents please.

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH!

Call Us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSWHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

636 MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con-solidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-fy the process!1-888-711-8818

[email protected]

651 COQUITLAM/POCO/PT. MOODY

CORNER LOT. Large 3 bdrm rancher (over 1600 sq.ft.) nicely re-modelled throughout. 66x122 with lane access. Neighbourhood re-zoned to higher density (APT). Walking distance to schools, shoppng, bus, etc. Excellent future potential ($$). Don’t miss this. All meas. are approx. 604-767-8603.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BRENTWOOD ApartmentsPitt Meadows

Deluxe 3 Bdrm.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

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE, 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm $900; 1 bdrm $600 incl heat & H/W. 604-467-9420.

COQUITLAM

5 min walk to Skytrain and Mall

1 & 2 Bdrm units w/viewHeat/hot water, inste

storage, 4 appl’s

Call 604-931-2024www.aptrentals.net

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm - $500/mo -

$550/mo. includes hot water Certifi ed Crime Free Building

Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown

604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo

GREAT LOCATIONQueen 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 RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm in quiet bldg. Nr hosp. N/S. N/P. Refs. $850 incl heat & hotwater. 604-465-2905MAPLE RIDGE. Bright 1 bdrm. 2nd fl oor. In town. Off street prkg. $725/mo. incl heat. 604-219-0267.MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl adult building. Large 1 Bdrm $750/mo incls heat/ hot water, ref’s, N/P (604)467-2606

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge22450-121st Street

2 Bedroom Apartment $820Attractive 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 certifi ed Crime Free Multi Hous-ing 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 fi lled 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

4 Bdrm~ Whole house $20004 Bdrm~ House on acreage

$2000 Pitt Meadows

2 Bdrm ~ Condo with 2 balconies $1200

Please call TomFraser Property Mgmt

(604)466-7021

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave

604-467-0715&

MAPLE COURT II22423 121st Ave

604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 Bedroom

Heat, hot water & parking.Close to stores & schools.

SUNRISE APARTMENT22292 - 122nd Ave

604-319-9341

MAPLE Ridge Downtown. 1 Bdrm or lrg bach. Clean, quiet bldg. Adult oriented. NP/NS. Heat, h/w, internet incl $670/$585. 604-463-7172

MAPLE RIDGE downtown. 7th fl r condo. 1100 sq.ft 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s. Fantastic north/view of mountains. U/g parking. $925/mo. Avail May 1st. Call 778-242-2060

Maple Ridge

Glenwood ManorApartments

1 & 2 Bdrms from $670 & $835Clean, Spacious

Includes cable, heat,hot water & parking

Seniors discount21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799MAPLE RIDGE newer 2 bdrm. cor-ner unit, insuite w/d, 2 full baths, s.s. appl., granite countertop, 2 u/g prkg. & strg. N/S N/P. May 1. $1250 mo. 604-460-6338

Maple RidgeSwan Court Apartments

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood fl oors, adult oriented,

heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.Criminal Record check may be reqd

Resident Manager OnsiteNow with

SENIORS DISCOUNT604.477.9189

Maple RidgeWILLOW PLACE22256 ~ 119th Ave

Partially reno’d,quiet,spacious & bright suites 1 Bdrm Apt. Avail ImmediatelyInc. heat, h/w, prkg & storage

W No Pets W (604) 369-1096 or 317-3130

PITT MEADOWS

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

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 604-460-7539 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

PORT MOODY 2 bdrm 2 ba 6 appl, prkg rec ctr nr bus $1200. Apr 1 Ns/np 604-941-0665; 604-528-0139

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706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.3 Blocks to W.C. Express

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented

W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

PORT COQUITLAM 1 Bdrm Top fl r apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $895

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngsS Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn viewsS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT604-464-3550

711 CO-OP RENTALS

Haney Pioneer Village Co-op, Maple Ridge

Now accepting applica-tions for our waiting list.

1 and 2 Bedroom Units

✦ Shares payment required ✦ Participation required ✦ No pets. No smoking ✦ No subsidy available

For application form call (604) 463 2289 or

(604) 466 2633

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BURNABY nr MetroTown 3 Bdr upr $1700; 2 Bd dwn $1300, 2 balconys lam.fl rs, w/d. Ns/Np. 604-319-0362

MAPLE RIDGE 220th St, 2 Bdrm, F/S, W/D, N/S, cat ok, $895 + utils & lawncare, May 1, ref’s 465-2905

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, sm b. yard. 3 rms carpet. W/D. 2 appls. Nr shops. Crprt. N/P.604-465-4339

MAPLE RIDGE 3 bdrm SxS duplex, large fenced yard, convenient loca-tion, suitable for small family. N/S, small pet neg. Avail April 1st. $1050/mo. Call 604-463-5730.

Maple Ridge Central1 Bedroom DuplexAdult Only Complex

$550/mo + util’scredit check, ref’s & damagedeposit required. Avail immed

(604)466-6348Leave a message

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Abbotsford Company is seeking a Part time Accounts ReceivableClerk for a maternity leave position(6 months). Must be energetic, enthusiastic and professional. Skillsand experience required in: Microsoft Offi ce, computerized accounting program, collection, invoicing, billing, credit applications.Must have exceptional attention todetail, organization and accuracy.Must communicate well both verbally and written. Please send resume to info@profi re.net or fax to604-850-2397.

MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher on 1/4 acre. Nr amens. 5 appls, 2 large sheds, ample prkg. np/ns. $1450/mo. April 1st. 604-941-3259

MAPLE RIDGE central 5 Bdrm, newer appl’s 2 suites, 2 gas F/P, 2.5 bath, fenced yard. Would suit extended family, N/S, N/Pets $1800/mo March 1st (604)467-9222

MAPLE RIDGE W. 2 bdrm rancher f/bath, 4 appls, lge yd, lots of prkg Avail now. $1125. 604-803-0919

NEW LANGLEY exec. home withviews. 2500s/f. On shared acreage. Walnut Grove. $2000. Call 604 882 2505

West Maple Ridge 3 bdrm + den home on

5 acres with fenced pasture. Just like new!

Hardwood fl rs, all new appli-ances. 4 box stall with water & electricity. 60 x 120 riding ring.

It’s the perfect package & it sparkles. $2,500/month.

Call George between 9:00am - 5:00pm For pictures go to

www.ralphtelep.comclick on farmhouse604-467-9340

RENTALS

741 OFFICE/RETAILMAPLE RIDGE Central Offi ce/ Retail space approx 800 sqft. $920/mo + hst (604)467-2606

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE& RETAIL SPACE

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

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

6 0 4 - 4 6 3 - 3 0 0 0

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MAPLE RIDGE West ~ East

NICE 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites N/S, N/P $700 ~ $900

Call Maria @ Ridge Meadows

Property Management (604)466-2838

Mon ~ Fri 9am ~ 5pmwww.ridgemeadows

propertymanagement.com

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTHRooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn,

weekly maid service, cable TV,private bath, on bus route, 5/min

walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel22222 Lougheed Hwy.,

Maple RidgeInquire in person between

9am - 3pm or Call 604-467-3944

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWNAll-Inclusive

Seniors Residence1 Bdrm. Apartment

Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping,

emergency response & activities.www.rjkent.com

2675 Shaughnessy St.Call: 778-285-5554

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONMAPLE RIDGE large loft style un-furn room for female only in charac-ter home. $525 incl strg/utils & net. Avail April / May. (604)374-8850.MAPLE RIDGE. Room in quiet home, good area with view, near bus. N/P. $525 incl utils, cable, net & laundry. Call 778-628-4665.

749 STORAGEMAPLE RIDGE storage available

for *Car, *Boat, *RV. Call for details 604-880-1137.

750 SUITES, LOWERCOQUITLAM, 1200 sf, bright 2/bdrm grnd level suite. gas f/p, d/w, shared w/d, $1200/mo. incl util. 1 blk to Austin/Mundy. Cl to SkyTrain & WCE. (604)779-4969 Mon-Fri after 5:30 pm.COQUITLAM:1/2 blk fr Como Lake Prk. Priv, detached Bachelor suite. $625 incl utils. N/P. Apr 1. 604-937-0168 or 778-228-0258 leave msg. MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm detached suite, small pet ok, avail April 1st. $650/mo. Call 604-880-1137.MAPLE RIDGE 207/Lough’d, grnd lvl bright spacious 1bdr ste. Pri ent, shr lndry, utils incl, gas f/p, lam fl rs, nr hosp/bus/shops. NS/NP. Apr1. $750. Sylvia/Roelie 604-467-5691.MAPLE RIDGE, 232/Dewdney-Trunk, 2 BDRM suite, incl. hydro, cable, int. $875mo. Close to amens. N/S N/D, N/P. Apr. 1. 604-466-9368

MAPLE RIDGE 239th. 2 bdrm in newer house in quiet area. 1½ baths. D/W, sep. lrg laundry. Large u-shape kitchen, come home to your private ent. & en-joy your bright above grd. suite with lots of windows. Relax un-der the large covered patio and look for the fi sh in the pond! Set-tle in & warm up in front of your gas F/P. N/S or pets please. $850 + utils. 604-466-0896.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm $950/mo. incl util. Nr amen & schls. Av.now. No ldry, np/ns. 604-460-7500 or 778-239-6786Maple Ridge Central: 2/bdrm g/l, incl heat, hydro, cbl, ldry fac, NS/NP $850mo Apr1 604-467-8385MAPLE RIDGE central a/g 2 Bdrm, clean & bright, all new fl ooring, gas F/P, 4 appl’s, N/S, N/P, Avail March 1, $800 + utils 604-467-9222MAPLE RIDGE Clean Bachelor ste., walk to shops/bus, prkng Ref’s. ns/np $700. incl utils 604-465-9315

MAPLE RIDGE New 2 Bdrm

$850 + 1/3 utils mo, hardwood fl oors, sep entry, own W/D, D/W, microwave,

weekly garbage pickup small pet ok. Avail immed

(604)783-2979 for detailsMAPLE RIDGE: Nice 1 bdrm ste. $700 incl utils. WiFi. Apr 1. NS. NP. Ref’s. 604-836-5509, 466-5509.

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE quiet area, newly reno. 1 bdrm. + den/offi ce, own ent., utils. incl. Ldry. incl. N/S N/P. Avail. now. Refs req’d. $850 mo. Call Kim or Larry 604-463-0940

MAPLE RIDGE. Small cottage, no pets, $450/mo. Available now. Call: 604-462-0387.

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

MAPLE RIDGE W, 224/129, 1 bdrm suite in quiet area, cls to town, ns/np. $675 incl utils. 604-467-1183

MAPLE RIDGE WEST. Newer bright 1 & 2 bdrm stes. NP. Sep ent. Nr schl & hosp. $750 & $900 incl hydro. Phone 604-306-7480.

751 SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Spac 3 bdrm, 5 appls, carport, deck, great view, Apr 1st, $1200. NS, no dogs. 604-937-3534

MAPLE RIDGE central, 3 bdrm clean & bright, newer appls, gas f/p 1 .5 bath, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, $1100 + utils 604-467-9222

752 TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm T/H 1.5 baths. 5 appls Avail now. N/S, cat ok. $975/mo. Call 604-306-9488.

Maple Ridge Central3 Bedroom 21/2 bath

Avail immed. $1200/moDamage deposit ~ Ref’sCredit check ~ No Pets

Call 604-466-6348Leave message

MAPLE RIDGE twnhse 2bdrm with cheater ensuite, ns/np, $1100 Imm. Derek 604-839-6024. After 4pm

PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE or leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1966 CHEV IMPALA. 283, all match #’s, 1 owner/family, runs exc. $14,000. 604-823-0271, 813-4435

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Loans and Vehicles delivered to your door. Free Delivery BC/AB Best rates apply with us fi rst. Al-ways Approved Largest dealer group Apply online autocredit911.com or toll free 1-888-635-9911

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, 165K, Air Cared. Very clean. Load-ed. $2250 obo 604-589-5950

1993 CHEV LUMINA, 4 dr, f/w, V6, 3.1 eng., 106 km, exc cond, 1 own-er, $2,500 obo. (604) 576-6376.

1999 OLDS ALERO, 4 dr auto. Loaded. 138 kms. immac. cond. Private, certifi ed. 604-593-5072.

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, only 84K, clean, auto, Air Cared, $4750 obo. 604-589-5950

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2005 Honda S2000. $20,000 obo.

Just over 57,000kms, 2.2L, 4 cyl engine, 6 speed manual transmission, 2-way alarm system with keyless entry. Leather seats & leather wrapped steering wheel. Brand new electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window. Projector beam leans Xenon bulb headlights. Car has recently been in-spected from top to bottom.

For more information604-788-2261 or

[email protected]

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1995 CAMRY, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, 1 owner, loaded, aircared, mint cond. $3,800 obo. Phone 604-931-1236.

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE, auto, 4 dr, fully loaded, s.roof, $8,450 obo. Call 604-836-5931.

2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6000 fi rm. Call: 604-538-9257.

2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477.

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, grey, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. mint, $22,400. 604-836-5931.

827 VEHICLES WANTED

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 SALEM T19XLT

New w/Factory Warranty, 12’ awning, rear bed, Beaufl or brand durable fl ooring, 16,000 BTU fur-nace & more $12,995 (Stk. 29336)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

Truck Camper w/ dinette slideout, rear awning, heated & enclosed

tanks & more. $17,995 (stk.25921A)www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2001 22’ Slumber Queen MH. Chev chassi, 90,000 kms. TV, a/c, very clean. $20,500. 604-701-1245 Abbt

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE

REMOVALASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT

$$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4L, good cond, New tires, New radiator, Aircare for 2 years asking $5000 (604)826-6256 Bill

2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, fully loaded, green/blk leather, $5,300 obo. 604-836-5931.

2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT - $8800 o.b.o. Silver, sunroof, p.w. key less entry, 4x4, 604-818-6460.

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1993 FORD Econoline cargo van, white, 5 Litre auto, clean body, air-cared $2950. (604)465-5131

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

2006 FORD F250 super duty die-sel, excellent cond, new tires, new brakes, tow pkg. Asking $20,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

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