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Maple Ridge council won’t be getting a pay raise this year. Councillors supported a resolution, which will be voted on next week, to keep their salaries the same for 2012 but remain conﬂicted about crafting a policy to determine what they should get paid. However, they will write a letter to B.C. Premier Christy Clark suggesting that civic politicians salaries come under the purview of the municipal auditor general. Council will tackle the Dueck whole issue again, once the premier responds. Coun. Judy Dueck kicked off the debate Monday by suggesting the whole debate be delayed for three years – until a new council is voted in. “The discussion about the next council looking at remuneration ... we are at that point now,” said Dueck. Maple Ridge’s current policy for setting council pay is to compare councillors’ pay in 10 Lower Mainland cities and pay at the 65 percentile mark of the salary level. That means, Maple Ridge council salaries would be higher than 65 per cent of those 10 cities and lower than 35 per cent. That policy had councillors due for a 13-per-cent hike over three years and the mayor getting a nine-percent hike over that time, in addition to annual cost-of-living increases. See Salaries, p9

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here’s a joke in the newsroom, probably not just this one, that media in Russia and China probably get more information from their governments than do their counterparts in Canada. This is because bribing government officials can be a way of freeing up some information that otherwise might be kept secret. Thankfully, that’s not a practice in Canada, but we have no reason to get too satisfied. Rarely does a government get slapped twice for its conduct on how it deals with the media, and hence the public, and how it provides, or hides, information from the people who pay its bills. But that happened recently when the reputable magazine Nature, and in a separate incident the Canadian Science Writers Association, both called on the federal Conservative government to allow more media access to their experts. In contrast to the U.S., usually a country the government loves to imitate, Ottawa, has tightened rules against talking to the media. Currently, it’s impossible for media to talk to scientists without the OK of public relations officers. Fisheries secretary and Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Randy Kamp points out almost 400 media interviews were provided by federal scientists last year. That may be so, but he also pointed out that the government can decide who talks. That’s not good enough. What’s needed in Canada, in B.C. as well, is an objective set of rules for media access to scientists. That way, the public’s right to know is enshrined and open access protected. That will only strengthen our democracy. – The News Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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Connecting students with the jobs VICTORIA – The noise of the teachers’ strike drowned out debate on the B.C. budget so thoroughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the news last week. Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon B.C. Views plans a pilot proTom Fletcher gram to offer social assistance recipients training and airfare if they can line up a job in B.C.’s northern energy boom towns. Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the number of single employable people applying for social assistance is rising. Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These days, most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, and the technical skill level required is high. But there are entry-level jobs going begging, and relatively high pay is offered to fill positions in a short-staffed service sector in the Peace region. NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to northern B.C., dismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed people in the region who should be offered training before we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said. Yet I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing. The NDP warns that B.C. faces a future of “people without jobs, and jobs without

people.” Mostly, they blame the B.C. Liberals for removing apprenticeship programs from union control. I spoke with James about post-secondary needs a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned NDP leader Adrian Dix’s signature policy to restore B.C. student grants, funded by a capital tax on financial institutions. She also agreed that part of the problem is young people taking post-secondary education that leads to fields with poor job prospects. I suggested that if B.C. taxpayers are to increase their subsidy to post-secondary students, already worth about two-thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps these grants could be targeted to areas of pressing economic need. To my surprise, James agreed that is worth considering. This is significant, not only because it is likely to be unpopular in the education establishment. There is a good chance that James, a former school trustee, will be B.C.’s education minister in 14 months. ••• After writing about the labour shortage last week, I was bombarded with messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but the “people” have always “resisted.” Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate

over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. universities, there is currently only one job available. Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can ﬁnd a job in one’s ﬁeld upon graduation. Should further subsidies go to soon-tobe-unemployed teachers? No. Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather

“Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs.”

than what the economy needs. And our economy definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap. Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves. Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tfletcher@blackpress.ca)

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Given the costs these days, I ﬁnd it hard to wrap my head around the fact that it cost just $126 million to build BC Place back in 1983. Wow! A price like that would be a serious bargain today considering we just spent $560 million to give BC Place a major overhaul --- nearly 4-1/2 times the original construction cost. The same applies to all the public infrastructure we beneﬁt from on a daily basis: Roads and bridges, transit systems, hydro dams and the transmission lines that bring power to our homes and businesses. All of these cost a lot less to build 30 years ago than they would if they were built today. We could easily balk at the cost to maintain core infrastructure and simply let everything fall into hopeless disrepair. That would certainly save us some cash in the short term. But in the long term, a strategy like that would only prove to be false economy. And clearly, the money we spend today to maintain our dams, roads, bridges, and all of the other infrastructure we depend on, will seem like a bargain 30 years from now. SANDRA ROBINSON MAPLE RIDGE

We don’t want more tolls EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I was glad to hear the government restate its position on tolling, which is to always keep one free crossing open for every route. This would be the Pitt River Bridge. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom did state he would leave it up to the mayors to decide on the preferred funding generators. The mayor should know most people in this area do not favour tolling our only exit west. This whole tolling issue was only brought up because the mayors on the south side of the Fraser River are upset about tolling the new Port Mann Bridge and they want to spread the pain. However it should be remembered they have the SkyTrain in Surrey and also the cost of the Port Mann Bridge is going to be around $3 billion. We have the West Coast Express which provides limited service. PETER HARRIS MAPLE RIDGE

online comments Geoff Clayton: Re: Maple Ridge river groups worried over Fisheries Act (mapleridgenews.com). We know there is a huge industrial special interest group lobbying Harper’s government to relax the Fisheries Act. Now, the Otto Langer leaked document of proposed Fisheries Act changes. Are the environment groups over reacting here ? I think not. Shirley Kemp: Re: Turning around a very bad day Awesome ending. Could have been a tragedy! Salute to Const. Mike Moore! Heather Davis-Dominic: Re: Turning around a very bad day Glad it turned out all right. Good story.

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y now you’ve heard of Kony 2012. If you haven’t, Google it. Why? Not so much because of what it’s about, although that’s compelling; but rather because what it actually is Commentary – a social mediaAndy Holota based campaign the likes of which the world has not previously seen. Kony 2012 is a video, created by an organization called Invisible Children. It focuses on Joseph Kony, the Ugandan head of a militia force known as the LRA – the Lord’s Resistance Army. Kony tops the International Criminal Court’s list of people indicted for some of the most heinous crimes against humanity. In the case of Kony and the LRA, they are accused of abducting thousands of children to be used as child soldiers and sex slaves. Extreme acts of violence, including facial mutilation, are among the horriﬁc deeds associated with this so-called rebel force, and its leaders. Kony 2012 is a call for action to stop this man – via world and in particular American intervention in Uganda, where Kony used to be based. The elusive leader and his militia are now believed to be in the neighbouring Central African Republic.

Recently, the U.S. sent 100 military “advisers” to Uganda to assist that country’s forces in getting Kony. So far, they’ve not been successful. Almost overnight, the Kony 2012 video went viral on YouTube and Facebook. To date, it has received 80 million views. It has captured the imagination and support of millions of people around the world. Kony 2012 is one of the most effective pieces of social media marketing ever created. It is visual, it is emotional, and it is simple. It focuses attention on the plight of Ugandan children – a motherhood issue if there ever was one. It clearly identifies the bad guy. And it provides an avenue of action – forward a link, “like” a site, and if you’re really motivated, make a donation to the organization, and get an “action kit” of stickers, posters, a T-shirt and a wristband, which has an identification number which when tapped into the website, makes this campaign trackable and quantifiable. The initiative is fascinating, if not disturbing. It has tapped deep into the new generation, who live in a Facebook world. The vast majority of them never heard of Kony or the LRA before. They do now. Most probably also never knew that the issue of child soldiers is, sadly enough, not new at all. Especially in the endless African conflicts, it is almost commonplace. As for the title of “the worst” of the world’s criminals, competition

is ﬁerce. Again, unfortunately, the African continent is chockablock with violent warlords responsible for the slaughter and starvation of hundreds of thousands of innocents. But remove them all and the place would still be left with immense problems of drought, disease, inter-tribal rivalries and political/military interference by a host of foreign nations. And meanwhile, of course, around the planet there are countless other world-class thugs, some of them even posturing as legitimate leaders. Yet, thanks to Kony 2012, we can put a name and face to one. As the video states, he is made famous in order to be known, so that he can be stopped. He is literally the Facebook “poster boy” for evil. That he deserves such a role is hardly in dispute. Ultimately, the end game of the Kony 2012 campaign may possibly see the man brought to his death. Assuming he’s done what he’s accused of doing, I’m not squeamish about such a thing. However, this is a highly selective and thinly scripted morality play, acted out on a world stage before a highly impressionable and often illinformed audience. What will be the next campaign to harness the powerful knee-jerk potential of social media – and who’s to say it will be for good? That’s assuming we all agree on “good.” Andrew Holota is editor of the Abbotsford News, a Black Press afﬁliate.

Councillor courageous for speaking on wages EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Regarding the recent letters under the headline, “We accept your resignation,” (The News, March 14.) These are very negative and, in my opinion, rather mean-spirited. The online comments are mostly just sour grapes from the perennial losers of the last 10 municipal elections. Coun. Al Hogarth was stating the facts when he spoke of the ﬁnancial loss he accepts and was using it to illustrate why he sup-

ports a raise. I didn’t hear him whining about it. It takes courage to hold and defend an unpopular point of view. I don’t think anybody runs for public ofﬁce with a view to the salary. I have met four of the present councillors including Coun. Hogarth and Mayor Ernie Daykin and I am glad to have these experienced people working for us. I think it costs each taxpayer in Maple Ridge less than $10 a year to pay our mayor and council salaries. That is a

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tic councillors representing the next generation, so what is the problem here? I also think that one realtor on council has to be a good thing. Who else with an understanding of ﬁnance and development drives around the whole community meeting people and having their pulse on what is happening? We taxpayers are lucky in this town to have good government. Enough of ﬁghting the last election. JOHN TODD MAPLE RIDGE

Keep in mind, unions make life better for everyone EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I enjoy reading the editorials regularly. The one comment that always seems to make its way into this section is “they should stop whining and just be glad they have a job.” Under this logic, the working world should just give up and not have a say about anything. Don’t complain about working conditions, the amount of hours that are required of you, and you

better not complain about the money and beneﬁts. People who don’t like unions always seem to come back with “they need to see what it’s like in the real world.” To that I would say union members do know what it’s like in the real world, and they are trying to make things better for everyone. We have unions to thank for better working conditions, beneﬁts and pensions, a minimum wage, the

list goes on. Life is about choices, and certain people work hard, go to school, and have a trade or try to gain employment that will provide their families with these beneﬁts. Some people cannot comprehend the fact that unions make things better for everyone. If the teachers don’t care about the students (which some of you complain about) then why were they volun-

teering time from their lives to do extra-curricular things all these years? If the teachers can’t do these after-school activities anymore, maybe you should be spending a little more time with your son or daughter … Oh wait, I forgot, your employer needs you to do more for less. Pity, I guess you should stop whining. BILL BOSCHER MAPLE RIDGE

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St. Pat’s Day parties keep cops busy Many calls related to over drinking Ridge Meadows RCMP were busy Saturday responding to drunken St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge including a violent assault. “Our police ofﬁcers were kept hopping Saturday night with many of our calls related to the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.

Police are investigating an assault which took place near the RCMP detachment. A number of house parties were so rowdy that police had to assist home owners in getting their “guests” to leave which caused problems in the streets. “This resulted in a number of intoxicated people being held in custody for their personal safety until it was deemed they were sober enough to behave responsibly,” said Dunlop.

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Jaunt is being done for daughter who has Down syndrome by Colleen Flanagan staff reporter Howie English and his wife were devastated the night his youngest daughter Rebecca was born and diagnosed with Down syndrome. They were also told that Rebecca, now four years old, would likely not live past her teen-

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A little walk, from Pitt Meadows to Whistler ter meaningful and special. So, on March 20, English will be leaving the comforts of home and walking from Pitt Meadows to Whistler in honour of his daughter. The 167-kilometre journey will take English around 31 hours to complete, ﬁnishing the walk at Meadowtown Centre on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day. English got the idea after he completed a walk to Horseshoe Bay from Pitt Meadows on July 10 of last year to raise money for stores

in downtown Vancouver that were effected by the riots. “I thought this is a great cause, but I want to help Rebecca,” said English. “I wanted to do something closer to my heart.” So English chose to walk to Whistler. He has already driven the distance to plan out his route. “I thought it’s a far walk, but there’s nothing you can’t do,” he said. His goal is to raise $100 for every kilometer that he walks, or $16,700.

English is touched by the interest taken so far in his walk. “It doesn’t matter what a child is like or what special needs they have,” said English. “All children have their own special needs. Rebecca’s needs are just different needs.” All proceeds will go to the Down Syndrome Research Foundation based in Burnaby, and the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society. • To make a donation to the Down Syndrome Sky Walk go to www. DSRF.org.

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Maple Ridge band lit it up Back East Songs are tied into our memories by S andra Borger Looking Back Music plays such a large part in people’s lives. Songs are tied into our memories as tightly as wool is woven into a rug. An integral ﬁbre of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ musical memory is The Nocturnals. The Nocturnals group was formed in 1959 and originally called “The Rousers” but the name was soon changed to “The Nocturnals.” Band members included: Carl Erickson, Wayne Evans, Ron Henschel, Bill McBeth, Roger Skinner, and Chad Thorp. “The Evans family lived next door. In his teens, [Wayne Evans] used to practice in his basement with the band,” explained Douglas Billingsley. “Once in awhile, they would throw a party and the ladies would be their back-up vocalists. “It was a blast listening

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Clockwise, from top, Chad, Wayne, Roger, Bill, Carl, Ron. to them. As far as the neighbours, we would be in their driveway partying away. We were too young to be allowed down there. Now that I think of it, I guess you could call us groupies.” The group was a mainstay in the community, playing weddings, high school dances, the legion, Aggie Hall, and the Pitt

Meadows Community Hall. “They were just a bunch of nice, polite guys back in the ‘60s,” reﬂected Carol Colban. She pointed out that while the Nocturnals were well-loved by people in the district, the group had an especially large fan base with MRHS alumni: “Just about everyone who went to Maple Ridge

High School knew and liked them.” The Nocturnals were the ﬁrst West Coast group to have their tracks played in central Canada, with songs played on the CHUM Hit Parade in Toronto. With their music on the radio, concert attendance sky-rocketed. “When our ﬁrst record, Because You’re Gone, came out it was number one on the Hit Parade in Chilliwack for three or four months,” Chad recollected. “I can remember playing at the Cultus Lake Pavilion after that record was released. The hall was packed so much that people couldn’t dance; they were standing and a lot of other people couldn’t even get into the building.” Putting aside the group’s musical successes, at the end of the day the band was just a group of six guys having a blast. “Nobody made a lot of money in those days, but we had lots of fun.” explained Chad. See Looking Back, p31

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Plum gig for young composer Maple Ridge’s Trevor Hoffman will have his work featured at this year’s Jean Coulthard Readings by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

revor Hoffman is careful not to sound like a music nerd, a guy with fondness for avant-garde scores, while describing his latest creation. Finding the words to describe a piece of music that’s yet to be played, though, is proving a little tricky. “I have a melody. It is a 12 or 16 bar melody but you don’t hear the melody completely until the end of the piece,” says Hoffman, halting as he dissects the composition which will be read by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra next week. “The whole idea of the piece is these different textures and sounds swirling all around. The melody is fragmented, so you’ll hear pieces of it with different instruments. As the piece progresses you’ll hear more and more of the melody and ﬁnally at the end of the piece, you’ll hear it in its completeness.” Hoffman’s composition is one of six orchestral works selected Jean Coulthard Readings this year. Named in honour of one of BC’s most beloved composers, the readings give emerging B.C. composers an invaluable chance to have their work played by a professional orchestra. For a young composer, the task, though daunting, was one to covet. “It is quite an opportunity,” says Hoffman, who is making a mark in the music composition world at a young age of 20. He notes Jean Coulthard, who the readings are named after, was almost 40 when her ﬁrst composition was performed by an orchestra. “As a young composer to have the piece that you’ve worked on played by an actual orchestra is amazing.” A classically trained pianist, Hoffmann is currently studying music at UBC after completing two years at Douglas College on a full scholarship. He is principal accompanist to the MyVoice Chor Leoni boys choir and the co-founder of Vivace Music Entertainment, a company which provides live music for weddings and corporate events. He also maintains a thriving private teaching studio, instructing students in piano and theory from a beginner level to grade 10 in Maple Ridge, but now is the head of the contemporary piano division at Tom Lee

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Trevor Hoffman, 20, is one of six composers who will have their compositions read next week by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Music in downtown Vancouver. He also collaborates with Vancouver directors on scores for short films, documentaries, and video games. The four-minute long piece he wrote for the VSO combines his love of film scores and classical compositions. “The two worlds are often far apart but I can’t help that both of those worlds influence each other,” says Hoffman, who also works as an arranger and editor with award-winning composer Daniel Ingram and Jeff Toyne. “This piece is not a piece of film music but definitely inspired by it.” Hoffman began writing the VSO composition last summer and says he made sure the piece was accessible to the novice

listeners as well as someone with a trained musical ear. “My father - he’s wonderful but he knows next to nothing about music,” Hoffman explains. “I want him to be able to enjoy my music but at the same time, I want my professors from UBC or any of my composition teachers to be able to listen to it and for it to have depth. I think I’ve done a fairly good job of capturing the essence of both those worlds.”

• The Jean Coulthard Readings are open to the public. Score readings take place Wednesday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.

Late St. Paddy’s with Celtic Tenors Masters of harmony travel more than 7,000 kilometres to perform in Maple Ridge

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The Celtic Tenors are back by popular demand to play at The ACT , travelling 7,000 kilometres to perform a belated St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Maple Ridge this week. Irish trio Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson perform well-

know melodies with a humorous and fresh approach. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions from their own individual parts of Ireland, all three show great flexibility in melding their voices to suit the appropriate classical, folk, Irish and pop genres. For this accomplishment they were awarded the “Echo Award” in Germany for “Classical without Boundaries”. The Celtic Tenors’ live show is an experience overflowing with vitality and variety

from start to ﬁnish. The unique voices, charm and wit of all three performers, combined with their talented young musical director Colm Rogan, take the audience on an emotive and uplifting journey. Equally at home performing to large festival crowds or intimate concert halls and theatres, their voices and personalities always shine through alongside their undeniable Celtic charm. • The Celtic Tenors play the ACT Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets at actmapleridge.org.

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Cinema Politica screens the documentary Addicted to Plastic this week. Canadian filmmaker Ian Connacher, the documentary encompasses three years of filming in 12 countries on five continents, including two trips to the middle of the Pacific Ocean where plastic debris

Set on a simple platform suggesting a timeless period and nameless location, a story of love plays out as young sweethearts enjoy innocent bliss and romance. When they discover their courtship is the result of the manipulations of their two fathers, the seeds of rebellion are sown and the temptations of the world threaten to pull them apart forever. Also billed the most produced musical in history, this entertaining and beautifully written story of love and selfdiscovery features such famous songs as Try to Remember. The Fantasticks will be directed by Langley resident Charlene Crawford, a renaissance woman in theatre.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road in Abbotsford. Auditions are open to male and female performers ages 16 and older. Interested individuals will be asked to read a brief monologue and sing a short musical number. Previous acting, music and dance experience are a plus, however all who possess performance and music skills are encouraged to audition. Those interested in working behind the scenes are also invited to attend the auditions. â&#x20AC;˘ For more information, an audition package and to register, call Gallery 7 Theatre at 1-604504-5940 or visit www.gallery7theatre.com.

accumulates. The film details plasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path over the last 100 years and provides a wealth of expert interviews on practical and cutting edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability. These solutions - which include plastic made from plants - will

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Billy Bishop musical composer in town John Gray will answer questions at a screening of the movie next week Meet award-winning writer and composer John Gray at a screening of Billy Bishop Goes to War at the ACT in Maple Ridge next week. Gray and Eric Petersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; winning, two-man musical premiered in Vancouver in 1978. It has since played to audiences all over the English-speaking world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent revival, which once again featured Gray at the piano and Peterson giving a marathon portrayal of no less than 18 different characters, was a major hit for Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soulpepper Theatre in 2010. That production led to this intimate and entertaining new film by veteran Canadian director Barbara Willis-Sweete, which rewrites Billy Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story along the way to account for the increasing age of the performers. The film looks at Bishop at the age of 65, which is Petersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age now and an age the real Bishop never reached (he died in 1956, at 62). Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, First World War flying ace Bishop grew up a fighter,

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Meltdown against Ravens costs Marauders a shot at a third AAA provincial title by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Pitt Meadows senior boys’ basketball head coach Rich Goulet knows better than anyone that all bets are off once you get to provincials. The Marauders Air Force were reminded of this fact on Thursday as they were upset by the Terry Fox Ravens in the quarterﬁnals of the 2012 B.C. AAA High School Basketball Championships at the Langley Events Centre, losing 66-30 in their worst defeat of the season.

“We’re still trying to figure out what went wrong.” Rich Goulet, Pitt Meadows head coach

That loss knocked Pitt Meadows out of contention to win their third AAA B.C. title, relegating them to the consolation round. Terry Fox, meanwhile went on to claim the title for themselves, beating Walnut Grove 75-74 in the final. The Marauders, who have been a picture of consistency by maintaining their No. 2 provincial ranking all season long, shot just 14.5 per cent from the field against Terry Fox, and 7.1 per cent from beyond the arc. Starting guard Matt Blackaby, who has averaged double-digit scoring all season long, had just two points for the Marauders, both from the free throw line. Trevor Severinski led Pitt scorers with 16 points. Pitt Meadows coach Rich Goulet was at a loss to explain his team’s meltdown against Terry Fox, a team they had beaten twice in the last month. “We’re still trying to figure out what went wrong,” he said. “We haven’t had a bad game all season, we’ve been so consistent, that’s what makes it so weird.

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Mitsu Iwai of the Pitt Meadows Marauders steps around a Sir Charles Tupper Tigers opponent during a game Wednesday at the B.C. Senior AAA High School Basketball Tournament in Langley. Iwai was named the tournament’s Most Inspirational Player for the second year in a row. “It was like we were on a different planet.” Pitt Meadows missed shots, missed checks, missed open layups, and the Ravens took full advantage, says Goulet. “Terry Fox was on top of their game, they were really motivated,”

he said. “We had no rhythm, no mojo.” However, Goulet said he takes full responsibility for what happened on the court. “I don’t blame the kids,” he said. “If they weren’t mentally prepared for the game, that’s on me.”

On Friday, however, the Marauders were back to their old selves, rebounding with a 27-point win over the Tamanawis Wildcats. Blackaby led the way for the Marauders with 28 points, while Severinski had 18 points. Mitsu Iwai had nine points, three steals and

four assists. “We were back to normal, just like that,” said Goulet. “We played great the rest of the tournament.” The win over the Wildcats set up a final consolation round matchup with the No. 1-ranked Kelowna Owls. The two teams many thought would make up the championship final, instead played for fifth place. For the first time this season, the Marauders were able to beat the Owls, finishing their season with a 62-53 win. “That really felt great, to finish with a win over Kelowna,” said Goulet. “Provincials didn’t go how we expected, but to get that win felt good.” Severinski had 27 points, while Blackaby had 17, in the last game they played together in Pitt Meadows colours. “It’s the end of an era,” said Goulet. Of the team’s five starters this season, only Sebastien Marchall will be returning next year. Goulet has already started the rebuilding process, but admits next year’s team may struggle to qualify for provincials. “Next year’s team will be a lot less experienced,” he said. “We will be relying heavily on [this year’s] junior team.” While a provincial title may have eluded the Marauders this year, with only four losses combined in exhibition, league play, and playoffs, the 2011/12 campaign goes down as their winningest season ever. This season also marks just the second time the Marauders have claimed the AAA Fraser Valley championship. “It’s not easy, winning the Fraser Valleys and provincials,” said Goulet. “All four times we made to the [championship game] at provincials, we didn’t win at the Fraser Valleys. Both times we won the Fraser Valleys, we didn’t have a great provincials.” Severinski was named to the tournament’s second all-star team, while Blackaby was named to the third team. For the second year in a row, Iwai was named the tournament’s most inspirational player. “He played his heart out for us,” said Goulet. sports@mapleridgenews.com

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But Carver wasn’t done yet, as she scored two more tries in the first half, while delivering several crushing tackles on defence. The final try of the first half was scored by Des Strain thanks to some great support by the Bruins’ backs. The second half turned into a defensive battle with the Lady Bruins playing some of the best defence of the season. The Bruins

were rewarded by a try by Bri Raillan and converted by Rachael Eckersley to close out the scoring for the 27-5 win. Ridge Meadows is 3-2 this season, and currently sit atop B.C. Rugby’s Lower Mainland Division 2 standings. The Lady Bruins return home this Saturday for a rematch with the Meralomas at 10 a.m. at Thomas Haney secondary.

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Ridge swimmers reap ribbons at qualifier staff reporter The Ridge Meadows Special Olympics aquatics team competed in the regional qualifier hosted by Coquitlam last weekend, bringing home 13 first-place ribbons, eight second-place ribbons and three third-place ribbons from the event. Alyssa Vanderklok started off with a technically perfect performance in the 100-metre individual medley, finishing in second place with a time of 2:02.13. She went on to finish first in the 50-metre freestyle, the 100-metre freestyle, the 50-metre backstroke, the 25-metre breaststroke, and the 25-metre butterfly. Kyle Jarrett impressed everybody with four smart and energetic performances. His 100-metre

freestyle, 25-metre backstroke, and 25-metre breaststroke races were all good for first place ribbons. His second place finish in the 25-metre butterfly was a personal best, with a time of 31.17 seconds. Jeremy Huskins showed his versatility by competing in three freestyle events. His 25-meter sprint, clocked at 19.17, earned him a first place ribbon. Huskins went on to finish first in the 25-metre butterfly, second in the 200-metre freestyle, 50-metre backstroke and the 50-metre breaststroke, and third in the 50-metre freestyle. Relative newcomer Clinton Forster shaved over two seconds off of his best time in the 25-meter freestyle, finishing in just 28.24 seconds and earning yet another first place ribbon for the team. Richard Niesman, 53, put in two

spectacular performances, beating several much younger athletes in the process. His 25-metre freestyle earned second place with a time of 25.66 and his 25-metre backstroke race, timed at 34.16 seconds, gave him a third place ribbon. Nathan Baerg finished third in the 25-metre freestyle and shaved four seconds off of his personal best in the 25-metre backstroke, earning himself a second-place ribbon in the process. Marianne Borenko finished first in both of her races and her results were personal bests. Jennifer Ireland fought hard but placed just out of the ribbons in her two events. Matthew Bueschkens placed just out of the ribbons in the 50-metre freestyle with a time of 50.84 seconds. sports@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge’s Soquila honoured for fair play staff reporter Maple Ridge’s Regan Soquila was named the junior A B.C. Hockey League’s most sportsmanlike player for the Interior Conference last week. Soquila set career highs in assists and points during the 2011/12 season with the Merritt Centennials, while spending just 20 minutes in the penalty box in 59 games this season. “We are very proud of Regan,” said Centennials head coach and general manager. “Regan plays the game with high intensity, and as our leading scorer, garners a lot of attention from the opposing teams players. “For him to play at that level, and under those circumstances night in and night out is extremely taxing, yet he manages to play the game with respect and class. He is very deserving of this honour.” Soquila led the Centennials in scoring this season with 70 points, and has amassed 115 points in 116 BCHL games. Over that time, Soquila has accumulated just 40 minutes in penalties. sports@mapleridgenews.com

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

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The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

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2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Saturday, Mar 24 • Celebrate Multicultural Month at the Maple Ridge Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with the Multicultural Food and Craft Fair. Taste delicious food, learn about other cultures and try your hand at some crafts from other lands. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. • First Yennadon Scouts will be having a Kids Swap Meet and Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the Eagles Hall located at 23461 Fern Crescent. There will be tons of new and used kid’s items for sale as well as games, food and a silent auction. Tables for rent for $25 each. Contact Krista at kmb3@ sfu.ca for more information. • The Haney Presbyterian Church is holding a spring garage sale, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to noon at 11858 216th Street, Maple Ridge. Refreshments available.

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2 to 4 p.m. There will be indoor planting of herb garden seeds and seedlings and making garden stakes. There will be plenty to take home for your own gardens. Admission by donation. For more information contact the Museum at 604-465-4322 or at pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net Monday, March 26 • Garibaldi Art Club is hosting an intermediate oil painting workshop at the ACT, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Centre, with Devereux Hodgson, local oil painter. The six-hour oil workshop is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a cost of $60. Contact Lyn Thomas at 604-462-8380 to find out more information. Tuesday, March 27 • Be Not Afraid, I Am Waiting for You: A Lenten Penitential Service will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 7 p.m. at 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Many priests will be available to hear confessions. Call 604-465-5383 for more information. • The Ridge Meadows Autism Information and Support Group will hold its monthly meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 11641 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Please join us for networking, refreshments, and an opportunity to meet other family members affected by autism. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Tracy.Hewgill@rmacl. org, or call 604-467-8700. Wednesday, March 28 • The Maple Ridge Public Library will be holding a Soap Making Workshop at 3:30 p.m. This Wacky Wednesday program is one hour of after-school fun for tweens ages 10 to 12. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. • Willow Manor is holding its first annual seniors’ Spring Bazaar and Fashion Show from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., 12275 224th Street. Free event catering to Seniors and their families. Vendor and craft market, live entertainment, refreshments, chance to win a prize from each exhibitor and a fabulous fashion show at 3 p.m., with many seniors doing the modeling. Friday, March 30 • The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society is holding a fundraiser with a Maple Leaf Show Choir from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Burnett Fellowship Church. 20639 123rd Street, Maple Ridge. Tickets can be purchased for $10 (including HST) at Burnett Fellowship Church, or at the door. Refreshments will be available by donation and all proceeds from this event will go toward the Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Societies.

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Community Calendar Saturday, March 31 • Webster’s Whonnock United Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary Spring Tea and Bazaar, from noon to 3 p.m. Easter items, collectibles and heritage items for sale, as well as refreshments. For more information, call Betty Coy at 604-476-1718. • Pitt Meadows Dry Grad is holding a clothing drive at Pitt Meadows Secondary School, 19438 116B Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All clothing, shoes, backpacks and linens will be accepted. Please no books, DVDs or appliances. • The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society is holding a Western-themed pub night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lounge of the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street. Entertainment by Ed Wahl and company. Tickets $4 at reception desk. No minors. Tuesday, April 3 • It’s All About Connections is a support and information group for parents of children with extra support needs. Join us to hear from Annette Greaves, Community Child and Youth Mental Health Nurse. Topic will be child/ parent relationships and play therapy. The group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at The Hive at Eric Langton Elementary. For more information or to RSVP please contact tracy. hewgill@rmacl.org or carol@ rmcdc.com.

Band has a CD Looking Back from p21 He chuckled and then added: “One time, when we were playing in Kelowna at the Yacht Club, it was December and there was a lot of snow and ice on the ground. After the gig, we were out in the parking lot and Wayne was driving and doing doughnuts in the icy parking lot with one of our vans. Bill was hanging on to the bumper at the back, skiing. So what happens? He falls off and separates his shoulder. A couple days later, we were booked to play a live, over the radio, New Years gig at Oil Can Harry’s in Vancouver.” Demonstrating drumming with his arm bent only at the elbow, Roger explained, “Bill had his right arm taped to his body down to his elbow and was playing the drums like this. He did a great job.” The band’s last gig was in Vernon in 1968.

Ongoing • Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday at the St. Andrew’s Church from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, back entrance. • Singles dance, at various locations, occasional Saturday nights. Live band. For more information call Doris at 604465-4412. • Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store now accepts donations of furniture that is in good condition! This excludes mattresses and pillows. For more information please call 604-463-7711. Store is located at #3-12011 224 Street, Maple Ridge • The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will host a juried exhibition by the Garibaldi Art Club from March 24 to April 21. The exhibition “Cranes” offers considerable scope to members as both the bird and the mechanical device of the same name will be featured. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. • The Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets the third Friday of every month (except July and August) at 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, at the Fraser View Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Diana at 604-465-4446. • Come join in the fun with seniors’ beginners Hawaiian dance lessons. For

more information, contact Diana at 604-465-5722. • The MS Society, Lower Mainland Chapter, is offering a self-help group is now being offered in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows and surrounding areas at Willow Manor, 12275-224 St. Maple Ridge, on the second Thursday of every month (no meetings July and August), from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. The first meeting will take place March 8. For more information, contact David Ius or Greg Turnbull at 604-895-8202. • The 14th Annual Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour is taking entries. Artists and artisans of all kinds are invited to participate in this year’s Art Studio Tour, which takes place May 12 and 13. This year the Art Studio Tour participants will have an opportunity to showcase their work at the Art Studio Tour booth at the Maple Ridge Home Show, May 4, 5 and 6. Artists’ studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For more information on this event contact Suzette Fram at 604-4665477 or e-mail suzettefram@ artstudiotour.ca. Art Studio Tour website: http://www. artstudiotour.ca • Volunteer wanted. Be a mentor for newcomers who are new to Canada. Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person. Time commitment

is two to three hours once a week for three to six months. Contact ISS of BC in Maple Ridge at 778-284-7026, ext. 1582 or email smentoring. mr.@issbc.org • The BAMA Bluegrass Circle drop-in sessions are held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bergthorson Academy Pitt Meadows location, 12229 Harris Road Pitt Meadows. They are hosted by Denis Leclerc, the well know local personality, fiddle, banjo, mandolin player and story teller. Bring your instrument, good harmony and join in. • Worn Once Graduation Dresses are on sale at Thomas Haney Secondary School every day during school hours until June 8. Graduation shopping can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose. Worn-once graduation dresses ranging from $30 to $350 are available for anyone interested. Contact the school at 604463-2001 for further details. Anyone interested selling a worn-once graduation dress can contact the office. • Bring your baby to the Maple Ridge Public Library for one-on-one baby storytimes with Peek-a-Book. Storytimes run every Monday through May 14 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. This program is for children 0 to 18 months. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

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Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Wishes to thank the following for their support of the very successful Sentimental Journey evening of entertainment: • • • • •

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OBITUARIES

A part of our hearts went with you 2 years ago today. Very were very much loved and missed greatly by the family. Loved forever. Till we meet again. Wife ~ Milly Daughter ~ Heather, Sean & family WWWWWWWW

Cherniak ~ Sandra (Sivewright) March 7th, 1957 ~ Nov 18th, 2010

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of a Dear Daughter, Sister, Mother & Grandmother

In Loving Memory of

Gregory Alvin Giesbrecht

You passed so suddenly. No time to say goodbye.

March 12, 1962 ~ March 21, 1997

Missed greatly by family, you were loved dearly. You passsed quietly into the arms of your Dad that morning. Left to mourn by family Mum ~ Milly, Heather, Sean & Family, Daughters Alison, Tracy & Families Till We Meet Again

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever.

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Passed away peacefully March 14, 2012 at Ridge Meadows Hospital at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving son Michael (Roxy) and daughter Susan (Bob), grandchildren; Blake (Becky), Amanda (Delmer), Michelle (Adam), Lisa (Dean), Kevin (Chelsea), as well as great granchildren Koddie, Ethan, Colby, Kemper and Knyla, also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Ontario and the U.K. Memorial Service will be held downstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #88, 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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HORNBY, Evelyn (nee Thwaites) born March 12, 1916 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully March 13, 2012 in Maple Ridge, BC. Predeceased by her husband Dean in 1999, and son-in-law Chad Murray in 2008. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Don Hornby (Vicki) Fern Murray, grandchildren Holly Gusnowsky (Darren) Chris Hornby, Beth Hornby (Marc Piché) Pam Dahlstedt (Robin) Trevor Murray (Kathryn) and great grandchildren Danica and Meredith Gusnowsky and Maëlle Piché. Mom loved the game of golf. She started at Pine Ridge GC in Winnipeg and played to the age of 85 at Pitt Meadows GC. When she couldn’t play anymore, she relished watching the sport on TV, catching the tournaments from Thursday to Sunday, every week.

URQUHART Robert Peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on March 14, 2012 at the age of 54 years. He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Evelyn; son in law Cory and nephew Jesse. Robert is survived by his wife Danaya; children, Nicole (Dan), Candace, Amanda (Andy) and Alysha; grandchildren Cache, Darius, Chevy, Kaiser and another grandchild due in May; siblings Bonnie (Laurence) & David (Lori); as well as many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Northside Community Church, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission BC. In appreciation to the wonderful staff at Christine Morrison Hospice the family asks in lieu of flowers donations to hospice would be appreciated. Bakerview Crematorium & Funeral Services 604-820-8844

Thanks to the ladies she shared “life” with at the Thursday coffee klatch, and special thanks to Don, Glenda, Dawn and next door neighbour John Clarkson at the Meadowlands, who were all so good to Mom. Evelyn was a friendly, outgoing and happy person - never mean spirited. She was a very good cook, a great home maker and a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. Mom possessed a sharp mind and an inquisitive spirit, right to the end Because we loved, there will be tears. Because we laughed, there will be memories. Because she lived, there will be joy in remembering her. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Meadowlands Co-op, Recreation Hall, 19032 Advent Road. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Mom’s name, to a charity of your choice.

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Evelyn thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and board games with her family. She was an avid Rumolli player with the ladies at the Meadowlands Co-op. Mom also took great delight playing cards with her special friend Mary Naeyaert, and truly appreciated every kindness that Mary showed her.

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Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

CHILDREN

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OBITUARIES

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lorraine Elizabeth Isinger (nee Howcroft). Mom passed away peacefully at Ridge Meadows Hospital on March 11, 2012. Predeceased by first husband William Novis, daughter Nolleka, her parents, and her brother. Survived by daughters, Kim (Al), Zelda (Louis), Thordis, sons Tim & George, also survived by her sister Jackie, and grandchildren & great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm at The Royal Canadian Legion branch #88 - 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Special thanks to Dr. George and all ICU Staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner. Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers. Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry. Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health benefits. On-going industry training and year round employment. We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities. Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’12 Submit your application to: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available from July to December. Duties include, weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Wages are $10.50/hour for 54 hours per week.

Please fax resume to 604-460-0944, with attention to Octavio Garcia. Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada

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Food Counter Attendants Req’d for 888 Fast Food Enterprises o/a Subway Sal: $11/hr Duties: Take customers’ orders; prepare food for customers; portion or wrap food; serve customers at counters; stock refrigerators; may receive payments. Basic English req’d. Punjabi an asset. Contact Jatinderpal @ E-mail: subwayenterprises888@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-463-5441 Location: Maple Ridge, BC

Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience. Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.

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CALL 604-558-2278 SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER ENTRY ASSOCIATES Required *Seasonal work* (Mar.Sept.) with potential for F/T at a busy company in Aldergrove. The following skills / attributes are a must: D Self-motivated D Excellent attention to detail D Exceptional customer service skills D Strong keyboarding skills / Data entry experience is an asset D The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment D Comfortable using most Microsoft office programs

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UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195 Weekend Position. Ideal for Students. Person required to pressure wash fleet of trucks on a P/T bases. Must have a vehicle to commute between 4 locations. Email resume to kaddy@dryco.ca or Fax to 604-591-6188

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WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-9392181 or careers@garweld.com Did you just get engaged?

LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience in retaining walls. Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

seeking P/T help, Tues. & Thurs. daytime hours (no weekends or evenings). Must be a people person, reliable, with good communication skills & willing to learn. Will train. Please only email resumes sharon@goldenneedles.ca

40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave 40220268 - 216 St, 217 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd 40330328 - 114 Ave, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, Westfield Ave 40320376 - 202 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Telep Ave 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr 40330325 - Beckly St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220263 - 121 Ave, 122 Ave, 216 St, 218 St, Acadia St, Mountainview Cres 40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trk Rd, York St 40400424 - 133 Ave, Boulder Pl, Bryant Dr, Granite Way 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davson St, Moody St 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 40330334 - Lorne Ave, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Due to continued growth, FLSmidth Knelson is looking for talented trades people to add to our production team on a full time basis for day, afternoons, and weekend shifts. Journeyman Fabricator/Welder 3 yrs fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment. 3-5 yrs welding experience. Proficient in stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum. Ability to read blueprints. Fabricators – Material Prep 3 yrs fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment. Experience in brake press, rolls, punches, saws, and burn table. Ability to read blueprints. Machinists Minimum 4th year apprentice or journeyman. Experience in steeling manufacturing environment. Experience in manual operation of a lathe, vertical boring mill, horizontal milling machine, and radial arm drill. No CNC required. Compensation: Competitive wages and benefit package with RRSP match program and profit sharing. Explore this opportunity by submitting your resume to

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GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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DRYWALL

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MICRO DRYWALL, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair, No Job to small, 604-809-2009, microdrywall@telus.net

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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Professional Drywall & Taping All textures. Big/small projects. 604-970-1285

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604-462-0480 or 604-861-7418

Ofﬁce Assistant Full-Time

Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows Branch St. John Ambulance, a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of Canadians through first aid training and community service, is currently seeking a full-time Office Assistant at its Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows Branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing customer service, retail sales, set up and close out of training classes which involves lifting and moving course equipment, maintaining stock levels in classroom and office support. The ideal candidate will have high school diploma with office administration or retail sales training or experience. Proficient in computer programs is an asset. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with a covering letter before March 28, 2012. Mail to: Branch Manager, St. John Ambulance, 306 -22230 North Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2L5 Fax to: 604-467-6179 e-mail: Rmeadows@bc.sja.ca We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

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

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

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

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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Fencing & Allan Block Free Estimate 17 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

HANDYPERSONS

For a handy kind’a guy call Larry All Reno’s, & Everything Else (778)994-4736

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME REPAIRS

300

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

MDG HOME SERVICES Does your house have the blues? Need to spruce up the yard? Just can’t find the time? W Lawn Mowing WHedge Trimming W Power wash the house W Sidewalks and driveways W Gutters W Painting W General yard cleanup W Any little job.... Let MDG Home Services do the work for you... Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

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$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

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

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all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

**SPRING SPECIAL**

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373

PRESSURE WASHING Hand washing Seniors discount 20% off Business / Residential Strata, Apartments, Underground Parking.

Painting Int/Ext ~ HST WCB Liability Ins. Work is guaranteed

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MISC SERVICES

ABACUS ROOFING

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Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

COMPOSTED MUSHROOM MANURE $5/Yard + Delivery *****************

Local & Long Distance

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

$45/Hr

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

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Honest, Professional, Insured

DUTCH TOUCH

$41.00 per hour

Green Services Ltd

Moonlight Moving 604-358-6683

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

(604)999-5454

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

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

PLUMBING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 317

LANDSCAPING

When QUALITY Matters

Dean 604-834-3076

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LOOKING TO SELL?

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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MERCHANDISE IN THE 500’S, REAL ESTATE IN THE 600’S AND AUTOMOTIVE IN THE 800’S...

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Home Renovations and New Construction

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Roofs, windows, doors, painting, drywalling, flooring, bsmnt. finishing.

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

SHOP FROM HOME!

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

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

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd. Certiﬁed Turf-Grass Management Tech.

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

Gardening

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

(#102055) Bonded

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PAINT SPECIAL

Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

NO Wood byproducts used

Home Maid Cleaning Services Oxygen based, broad spectrum, non toxic disinfectants included 12 yrs of service, $25.00/hr. Connie 778881-4889 - home-maid@live.ca

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

Wynnyk Farms 604.467.4419

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

S. H. Landscaping Tree Services

Delivered or Picked up

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

LANDSCAPING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Instant Grassifacation!

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

W Maintenance W Power raking W Fertilizing W Pruning W Landscaping WClean-up

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

✶Residential Specialist✶

George 604-466-9514

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TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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GARAGE SALES

1st Yennadon Scouts

Kids Swap Meet & Funfair

March 24 W 9am ~ 3pm

23461 Fern Cres. Eagles Hall New & Used Kids items, Games, Food & More To purchase a table for $25. contact Krista @ 604-479-1232

Haney Presbyterian Church Spring Garage Sale 11858 ~ 216th Street

Sat March 24th 9am ~ 12 noon Rain or Shine Refreshments available Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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MAPLE RIDGE

ESTATE SALE

Sat Mar 24, 9am-1pm.

23110 122nd Ave.

REAL ESTATE 627

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PETS 456

FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

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PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827.

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807. LAB SHEPHERD ROTTI X puppies, 5 left. 1st shots, dewormed. $495. Call 604-864-1004. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $84,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

663

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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HOUSES FOR SALE

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo For sale by owner 604-467-0176

696

OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1350 PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms. Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo. M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer Immaculate home in Albion area. 5 Bdrms + den. 1Cat ok. $1800.

Call 604-464-7548

REAL ESTATE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready March 15 - 21st. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $500. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Must Sell (Ltd.) Will deal. 24x36, 39x57, 60x100. 40 yr paint (Steel Bldgs) Pro-Rated freight to site Erection Avail. Source# 1O5 866-609-4321 STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

WANTED

GOOD TENANTS

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Great location for seniors!

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets

MISC. FOR SALE

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GARIBALDI Court

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

706 Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

APARTMENT/CONDO

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

dressers, kitchen set, shelving, books, CD’s/DVD’s, office equipment & more.

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

706

HOPE, BC - $55,500 OBO. 12 yrs. 2x6 construction, fire retard drywalllrg private lot-2 bdr-2 bath-glass sunrm-skylights-612-1963

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560

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

RENTALS

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MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water . Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm) MAPLE RIDGE

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MAPLE RIDGE

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

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

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

Maple Ridge

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

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Ralph Belisle, principal at TQ Construction, has been in the business for 25 years and knows a lot about renovating a home. Making over a 30-year-old house in West Vancouver is just one of the company’s latest beautiful projects. Martin Knowles photo

TQ Construction makes homes amazing Multiple Georgie Awardwinning company knocks it out of the park in West Van. By Maggie Calloway I find it fascinating that more and more families are opting to stay put in the family home instead of selling and buying new. We see the same thing when families build a laneway house: keep the main house and move into a simpler lifestyle. Why uproot the family from the neighbourhood they know and love, leaving behind

friends, both young and old? It’s expensive to sell a home and find a new one, not to mention the stress and upheaval. Why not take a long hard look at your home and work with professionals to re-design and renovate your home so it works in today’s world. That was the case with this home, situated high on a hill in West Vancouver with nothing between the house and Squamish. It has fantastic views and is in a great neighbourhood. The family loved living in the area, it worked for them, but the house was dated both inside and out, and needed to be brought back to life. Ralph Belisle, principal of TQ Construction, knows about taking a home and making it spec-

tacular. In the business for 25 years, he believes that a successful renovation isn’t simply about tearing down and starting over. It’s about retaining materials and labour which have value and history. It’s about taking a home that’s already good and making it even better. TQ Construction has won the Gold Georgie Award nine times and the Silver fifteen times, and has twice been named the best renovator in BC. The Georgie Awards are produced by The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. to celebrate excellence in home building. No wonder TQ stands for top quality!

If there is one hot commodity in home décor it has to be tile. We all remember those cream tiles in the bathroom with the burnt orange design, but never before has there been such an amazing choice for practically every surface in the home. Curt Higham, of Ames Tile & Stone, a wholesale supplier to architects, designers, contractors and retailers throughout Western Canada, certainly has his finger on the pulse of what is available now and what is in the pipeline. “Every September there is a society trade show in Bologna, Italy, which our four-person purchasing team attends every year,” says Higham. “We need four people because the show is so huge, over 750 vendors and manufacturers. We split up and literally stalk the grounds looking for new, innovative products. Italy is the leader in floor tiles, and has been for years. The leader for wall tiles, and again for years, is Spain.” The reason the two countries specialize in the two types of tile is due to the different clay available in the two regions. It all starts with the clay; not all clay is suitable for every use and the Spanish clay lends itself to wall tiles, while the Italian clay can withstand the pounding floor tiles need to endure.

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Natural Appeal abounds in TQ Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Vancouver renovation â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 This house is approximately 30 years old, around 3,500 sq. ft. and had been previously renovated in time for Expo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86, which is obvious in the before photos, especially the exterior. The present homeowners, with their three kids, have lived in the home for about 10 years. The renovation concentrated mainly on the main floor, with a smaller addition in the master suite. The outside was brought up-to-date and the original decks reconditioned plus they added a bit of new deck space and a change in the roofline to take advantage of the stunning view. The ground floor, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change much, consists of bedrooms, a playroom, and an entertainment space. The main floor where the bulk of the renovation was done has the kitchen, living room, dining room and more bedrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What initiated the project was the exterior. The surfaces were aging and out of date (and) the decks and railings were just not safe anymore; they had become unsafe from rot and loosening of materials and it became urgent to do something about it,â&#x20AC;? Belisle says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While that was being considered the family thought they should refresh the kitchen and other common areas. This is a growing family and they need to make space for everyone. In doing so we decided to extend the kitchen; there was a small area near the entrance to the kitchen and by filling in that little area we were able to give the kitchen a more open look. That led us to move doorways around to change some circulation patterns, (so) the flow is much better. The cooking and serving areas are separated and more efficient as a result. When we changed the roofline it al-

lowed us to install a transom window and skylight. This brought more light into the kitchen.â&#x20AC;? The whole project happened organically, with the crew and homeowners working hand-in-hand. The wife, after living in the home for years, knew exactly what she wanted and was the designer of the renovation, and the family was able to stay in the home throughout the whole project. The project was given the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natural Appealâ&#x20AC;? by TQ Construction, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why. The homeowners will surely never tire of their beautiful nature views, no matter what the weather outside is like.

The homeowners knew that their dated kitchen, below left, and exterior, left, needed an update. After calling in TQ Construction, they are truly in love with their amazing new home, above and below. Submitted photos

Keeping a lid on clutter â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 we thinking? Is this the year you finally get your home under control? Imagine what your life would be like if you purged your home of all the superfluous items. No more hunting continually for items you need; everything stripped back and everything in its place. This could be the serenity you long for. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be tempted to rush out and buy baskets and closet organizers at this point, tempting as it may be. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what you need until you know what you are left with after purging. It can be overwhelming if you think about tidying the whole house. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get cluttered overnight so take a deep breath and choose one room a week. In the bedroom empty your closet onto the bed and floor with enough space to make piles. Keep telling yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not keeping anything I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit and belongs in the 80s.â&#x20AC;? Label the piles: keep, donate, and trash. It can be scary at first but as you storm through your closets, then the linen cupboard, the bathroom,

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California Closets has options for every room, from kitchens, far left and left, to mud rooms with space for the whole family, above. Tackling one room at a time will help you keep yourself from getting overwhelmed. Submitted photos

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Finding your perfect railing can be easy with Rail Simple kits By Maggie Calloway I speak from experience when I say one of the scariest parts of do-it-yourself is figuring out the precise measurements of railings, both straight and down stairs. Then there are all the other parts needed, how many screws, brackets, etc. etc. Well, I have found a company who makes all our angst disappear: Rail Simple, available at most local building supply stores. Rail Simple is a division of BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of railing systems, components and accessories for both interior stairways and exterior decks or porches. In business since 1974, they have built a solid reputation. The outstanding success of their products is based on a four-decade-long commitment to quality and innovation. The Rail Simple products certainly demonstrate innovation. I called Gordon Catherwood, National Sales Manager for Rail Simple, to ask just how it works and what the advantages are to the homeowner. “We manufacture two levels of product, both interior and exterior, one for the homeowner and one for the craftsperson or builder, someone with a bit more experience. There are a variety of styles to choose from, (from) traditional to modern to fit any style of home,” Catherwood says. Here is what you need to do before you go to the store to source the product: make a diagram of your project. Let’s take your deck for example. You’ll need to take measurements of where you need to place the railing. The kits come in 6’ and 8’ lengths so keep that in mind when you are designing your project. “Say you have a 12’ x 12’ deck that ends against your house. That means you have 3 12’

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Turning a family home into a chic space By Maggie Calloway Adrienne Kavanagh, Principal of AK Interiors, believes very strongly that no design, no matter how stunning, works if it doesn’t suit the day-to-day living style of the clients. No one lives in a photograph, so Kavanagh spends a lot of time digging into how people really live by asking loads of questions. She feels this is the only way the end result will fit the client like a glove. Do they have kids? Do they have pets? Are they really organized and love open shelves or, if they don’t have time or inclination to be that organized, a need to incorporate lots of doors and drawers to handle the clutter. These clients requested right from the beginning that products used in the redesign be eco-friendly. Often the bones of a home are great but the ways rooms are used are stuck in the mind of the original builder. This home is a perfect example. The 1,200-square-foot main level needed to be brought into this century with a major overhaul of the kitchen and powder room and minor changes to the living room that made a huge impact. The kitchen, which had served the family well for years, was gutted. The family wanted a modern yet warm and cozy kitchen. However, their first choice was black granite, which is not particularly warm and cozy by any standard. “I have seen this in other interiors. Clients pick shiny solid black granite which becomes essentially a mirror so any lighting you have in the room bounces off the surface,” Kavanagh says. “Also, this counter would show every water mark and crumb. This is a perfect example of the nuances which have to

be considered constantly.” The kitchen is a wonderful combination of stunning design and practicality and, most importantly, the family loves the final product. You know a design is a success when everyone, family and visitors alike, gravitates to the kitchen. Walls were not torn down or moved but the sightlines were changed dramatically. The first glimpse of the kitchen is of the island with the very dramatic range hood above: what is in essence a piece of machinery becomes a work of art. Every square inch has been very carefully thought out. When the client is cooking, everything is placed where it needs to be; fridge, stove, cooktop, cooking utensils, perfectly within reach. The powder room, now sans lavender carpet, is a striking gem of a room. The light wood is complemented by the very dramatic use of a glass backsplash painted lipstick red on the back, a stark white sink and simple faucet. The living room has changed from a space with no focal point to a very warm room. “The fireplace had a tiny mantle in the middle of such a large expanse of flat wall. We created alcoves at each side of the fireplace and added the stonework around the fireplace and installed pot lighting. This changes the whole appearance of the room by giving it character and is more in keeping with the scale of a very large space,” Kavanagh says. “The floors, which are engineered oak and are used throughout the whole floor, have an oiled finish; this means any dings or scratches just need to be touched up by applying more oil.” It is obvious every single detail of this renovation was thought through with the family in mind.

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The only limitation is the power of your own imagination “ from page.1 However, the Italians are running out of clay and are now bringing it down from Ukraine: like every other natural resource, it is finite. “There used to be lots of red clay used and now its white clay with a denser porcelain material which gives a higher breaking strength and lower water absorption,” says Higham. “Like everything else, things change over the years including production, which requires a different type of clay.” Asked about what is trending right now and what we should expect to see in the stores, Higham says, “The big trend is the movement to much larger tile; two foot by two foot tiles are becoming more mainstream right now. We actually bought a line this year of two foot by four foot tiles just to test the market. The larger homes being built now can facilitate a larger tile. Concrete looks are still very popular, and the high-polished tile. We have gone through the last five or six years when the matte look was hot but now the shiny look is back, either polished or high-glazed. Glass tiles, with a change to a cleaner, shinier look rather than the tumbled look of the last few years, are still with us. Another very hot trend is tile which looks exactly like hardwood. You get the look of wood with the easy upkeep of tile; coupled with under-floor heating this is a major winner.” Natural tones such as taupe and grey are still here to stay, as well as a lot of white. Several different shades of white right into the cream tones are popular now, and softer colours, rather than the chocolate browns and charcoals we have seen over the past few years, are coming on strong as well. Higham says that people are putting ceramic tiles throughout the whole house now, not just in the kitchen and bathroom. The use

of tile has really increased over the last Tracy Wheeler and Kip Sewell of Powerhouse Tile and few years. For people with allergies Curt Higham of Ames Tile & Stone show that there this is the perfect material: just sweep, are plenty of options for the perfect tile, whether it’s mop and go. flooring or wall tile you’re looking for. “There is a lot of crossover now Martin Knowles photo above, submitted photos right between fashion design, the automothey should do to protect themselves,” she tive industry and house colours,” says says. “Our company has prepared a handout Higham. “Car colours are particularly interwhich gives information about any applicaesting; right now we are seeing lot of silver, tion, be it floors, walls, steam showers, etc. clean colours and white, exactly what we are It really helps the client make the right deciseeing in tile.” Tracy Wheeler, of Powerhouse Tile, is at the sion. Anyone can receive a copy by visiting our website (www.powerhousetile.com) and other end of the business, the retail end, dealrequesting a copy.” ing with designers and homeowners. It’s an exciting time in floor and wall cov“It’s great that there are so many choices erings. Your only limitation is the paramtoday to fit any style and application but now eters of your imagination. it is more important than ever that the public I say spend some time visiting different understands what has to go into the preparatile retailers, ask a lot of questions, then let tion; they don’t have to become experts but your imagination soar! there is a certain amount of due diligence

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Lanefab builds fabulous laneway houses for homeowners of all types Laneway houses aren’t just for renters anymore, as more and more homeowners decide that they can’t resist the efﬁcient, smaller homes. By Maggie Calloway Laneway houses are a hot item. Homeowners are building them to rent, to house grown children and, more and more, are deciding to downsize into them and rent out the main house as part of their retirement plan. The owners of Lanefab Custom Homes & Laneway Houses’ very special “Net Zero” solar laneway house are part of the latter group. The square footage allowed for a laneway house varies from municipality to municipality so check with your local city hall. This house is 1,050 square feet with the advantage of being on a corner lot and includes one bedroom, two baths and a garage which is actually a flex space with full electrical, and finishes allowing any use. Mat Turner, a principal with Lanefab, says, “Every laneway house we build is custom-designed for that lot. Ninety per cent of our clients move into the laneway house and rent out the main house. Quite a few intended to stay in the main house but halfway through the build, once they see the laneway house take shape, change their minds and opt for simpler living. This particular house, with all the extras, cost around $350,000, but a very small condo costs as much or more and with a laneway house you get privacy and no one living above or below; it makes perfect sense. This price is everything in, design, permits, etc.” Well-designed laneway houses are a study in the use of every inch of space. This doesn’t mean they are cramped, because everything is so well-thought-out and storage is found in the most imaginative spots. The stairs in this house have a trapdoor on the square landing, a great spot to stash winter shoes and boots, and the first few stairs above the landing open for yet more storage. The kitchen, which in most homes is a separate room or an open space with an island, is built along one wall which allows the full area to be used when the kitchen is not in use. Imagine living in a home that, with no skimping on livability, uses net zero energy every year. This is made possible by triple-glazed windows, superb insulation, LED interior and exterior lights, an air-source heat pump, and twelve solar panels on the roof. The house gathers more energy on sunny days than it uses; this extra power goes on the grid, and when the days are dark and grey the house pulls power back from the grid. Hence, zero energy! The fantastic folding windows all along the kitchen and living room open on sunny days to a private terrace. Imagine using this space as an art studio or yoga studio. Life doesn’t get much better than this.

The laneway house includes a spacious bedroom, above, a private terrace, below, and large folding windows that open completely in order to use the space as part of your kitchen and living area. Dylan Doubt photos for Lanefab

The innovative kitchen is located along one wall, left and far left, allowing you plenty of space for living while not stinting on storage. Mat Turner of Lanefab, below, says that every house is custom-designed for the homeowner, so you can take advantage of every inch of available space without having to give up the privacy that comes with living in a single-family home. Dylan Doubt photo left, Martin Knowles photos far left and below

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Georgie Awards celebrate the best of the best in B.C.’s home construction world By Kerry Vital In the grand tradition of awards season, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia joined in the fun with their annual Georgie Awards, held on Feb. 25. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards, which recognize excellence in residential home construction, renovation, design, development and sales and marketing. “From Whistler to the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, the winners of this year’s Georgies are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is all about,” says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal. “The winners – and indeed all the finalists – have shown us that B.C. is truly at the forefront of the country when it comes to innovative design, quality construction and great customer service.” Several familiar names in the industry were among the winners, including Adera Development Corporation for Best Innovative Feature and Best Townhouse Development for seven35 and Larco Investments Ltd. for Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development for their Morgan Crossing community. There were two big winners at this year’s awards. MAC Marketing Solutions was the recipient of six awards, including Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Sales Centre and Best Project-Specific Website. They also received a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies over the past seven years. Portrait Homes also won a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies in the past 11 years. This year the team won three other awards, for Large Volume Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Customer Choice Award – Single Family Home Builder and Customer Choice Award – Multi Family Home Builder. This is the fourth year they’ve

won the single family home award in the customer choice category, something that the company is very proud of as the winner of the award is selected by homeowners. Among the big renovation winners were TQ Construction, who won Best Residential Renovation between $100,000 and $299,999. Residential Renovator of the Year went to maison d’etre design-build, who also won Best Kitchen Renovation under $100,00s0 and the Residential Renovator Customer Choice Award. Best Condo Renovation was won by Intermind Design, who also won the Georgie for Best Residential Renovation under $100,000.

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