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15 cats mutilated in Maple Ridge Most recent one found in Hammond Park on March 11 by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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Fiery crash Maple Ridge firefighters douse a car after it drove off Lougheed Highway by Spillsbury Road on Monday, knocking over a light standard before stopping in a ditch. See story, p15.

Fifteen mutilated cats have been found in Maple Ridge over the past year, prompting the B.C. SPCA to seek the public’s help to ﬁnd who is responsible. The most recent case relates to March 11, when the bottom half of a black and white cat was found in Hammond Park. But the SPCA believes the mutilations began in June 2011. “In many of these incidents, the cats have been severed almost perfectly in half with a sharp object,” said Marcie Moriarty, general manager of cruelty investigations for the B.C. SPCA. “It appears to be a very deliberate action and we can only imagine the unspeakable pain these poor animals must have suffered.” See Cats, p5

School events already cancelled Teachers’ ban on volunteering takes effect by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

School events across the district are being cancelled this week as a ban by Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows teachers on extracurricular volunteering took effect on Monday. At Maple Ridge secondary, the school’s Ka-Vroom soapbox derby is one of the events that

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teachers are upset with the provincial government for legislating them back to work, some teachers don’t want to give up coaching their sports teams. “A lot of people are emotionally charged right now,” she said. Schools across the district are also looking at cancelling track and ﬁeld and rugby seasons. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board chair Mike Murray said extracurricular activities are an important part of school culture. “For many students, they are a very enriching part of their

education. Certainly they were a very important to me during my time ... in secondary school,” he said. “But I respect the situation is a difﬁcult one.” Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra said local teachers voted in favour of halting extracurricular volunteering earlier this month because they were left with few other options in their ongoing contract dispute with the provincial government, after being legislated back to work after a threeday walkout earlier this month. See Teachers, p8

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A race against time to tell war stories R S tor y by Phil Melnychuk

andy Young already has the camera rolling in the Fireside Lounge of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 88 in Maple Ridge late on a Friday, and he’s on his second interview. It’s supper time, and he still has two more interviews that evening.

But James Murphy’s story starts slowly as the memories of 70 years ago of Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, gradually rise to the surface. The two are nursing short glasses of scotch, Young also has a beer, and Murphy recalls signing up with the Canadian army in Calgary in 1941, joining the 1st Survey Regiment, an artillery group, before getting tired of the shells and explosions and switching to transport, where he spent most of the war hauling supplies by army truck. “I tell you, a lot of the roads (in Italy), some of them a donkey wouldn’t dare go on,” he says. Murphy was in Italy in 1943, then moved to northern Europe in February 1945, after the D-Day invasion of occupied Europe in June 6, 1944. For that, even though he and others were slogging it out a year before the Allied invasion, he was nicknamed a “D-Day Dodger.” Young has recorded hundreds of war stories and knew he only needed to jog the mind and the memories will come ﬂooding back. “Can you tell me about some of the hardships you’ve seen, or the good times or bad times?” he implores. He’s heard many stories from Canadian veterans who helped liberate the Netherlands from German occupation in 1944. “When we ﬁrst went there, people were starving. The Germans took everything from them,” he says, adding the troops often shared their rations or care packages with the starving Dutch population. The conversation then turns to the 50th anniversary of that event. Murphy was among the veterans who returned to Holland in 1995 and paraded through the streets to welcoming crowds. “I felt great about it. Shook a lot of hands,” Murphy said. Someone gave him a beer, but it disappeared just as quickly, he said. Young, though, picks up on the emotions that surface from that

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Randy Young interviews James Murphy (right) who returned to Canada in November 1945 and remembers still being in uniform and walking halfway from Red Deer to Sylvan Lake, Alta. before someone offered him a ride.

psychic and said when she saw Murphy it flashed on her, that was her future husband. They had six children and returned to Alberta after the war before moving to the coast in 1957. “My wife, she didn’t care much for Alberta, the cold winters, the long winters. “Being from the coast in England, she loved it out here.” It wasn’t easy street in peacetime, however. Young found it tough to find work after he returned in November 1945, but got on with the Canadian Pacific Railway, which he hated, then soon after as a welder in Edmonton. He taught himself that skill and worked as a welder/fabricator for the next five decades. Young senses the interview is winding down. So what did you learn from your time in the army? he asks. He likes to end every interview with that question. Would he do it again? Yes, says Murphy, although he’d probably pick his regiment more carefully. Would you recommend it to kids today? asks Young. “Definitely, it makes a man out of you, know how to take orders, how to behave yourself.

“If the enemy comes into your country, if you think enough of your country, you have to fight.” James Murphy, veteran

memory. “I noticed that’s really touched you. It gets to you,” he says. Young has been through the routine before. More than 300 times – the number of interviews he’s already got on tape and stored in the Harry Watts Veterans Video Library, part of the Friends of Veterans Canada charity he founded in Ontario in April 2008. Young’s goal is to interview as many of Canada’s 100,000 or so surviving veterans as he can. “As long as it takes,” he says. “When the last one’s gone, is when I’ll stop.” Young comes from a military fam-

ily and is motivated by the memory of a scout leader Harold Lapointe, who helped him as a kid growing up in a single-parent home. It was only by chance 30 years later that he learned Lapointe was a gunner in a Halifax bomber who was shot down in Belgium, crawled under a haystack, where he found a stash of hidden booze and anesthetized himself in order to relocate his broken foot before later capture and interrogation by German troops. “I found then that these stories needed to be saved because they made an impression in my life.” He wants to record as many as he can. He points out in one in 12 Ca-

nadians volunteered for the Second World War. “That’s got to say something for our country. “What do we owe those guys and gals? We owe them the debt of remembrance.” And those memories have to be recorded or it will show the country lacking, he added. He’s even thrown a bit of money into the mix. The registered charity will pay $20 per hour of taped interviews under its Video a Veteran for Cash program. After a few days in Maple Ridge, Young, from London, Ont., is off to Kelowna, but also wants to get to White Rock to hear veterans there. Murphy tells Young that being in the army was the time of his life – and where he met his wife. She was with a group of his friends in a pub one day when he ﬁrst saw Joan, from Brighton, in southern England. Joan considers herself somewhat

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“I quite enjoyed the army, although we had some tough times. “I think the boys in the infantry were the ones who had the real hard time.” The interview is in the can and they both still have their drinks. Young’s still got two interviews to go, but already he’s asking Murphy about his war bride wife and if she’d like to tell her story about arriving in sub-arctic Alberta. He keeps peppering Murphy with a few ﬁnal questions. What about war in general? “If the enemy comes into your country, if you think enough of your country, you have to ﬁght,” Murphy says. “You’re darned right,” Young says loudly. “Let’s have a cheers to that one. Cheers.” The two clink their glasses of scotch.

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Maple Ridge council pay could be frozen for three years Members won’t receive cost of living increases either, wages to be determined after 2014 municipal election by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge council was to vote Tuesday to freeze its pay for three years at 2011 levels. If council agreed to that at its regular

Daykin said Tuesday. “Personally, it’s not that I need the money or want the money. Let’s get on with the job. It’s becoming distracting.” Council was to vote that evening on a resolution, calling for pay “for the 2011-2014

meeting, the issue of deciding what to pay Maple Ridge politicians would be off the agenda until a new council is at the table in 2014. “We need to get on with the business of what we’re getting on with,” Mayor Ernie

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Keep cats inside, SPCA urges Cats from front “We really want to find whoever is responsible as quickly as possible before any other innocent animals are killed.” The SPCA and Ridge Meadows RCMP have been working together on the case since last summer, but have not identified any suspects, despite issuing a public alert in September. Monika Soos found her three-month old kitten, Mau on July 15 on her front lawn on Stephens Street, near 118 A Avenue. The kitten’s head was severed and placed neatly next to her bubble-gum pink collar. Soos called police immediately after finding Mau and officers were concerned enough to canvass the neighbourhood. Following the kitten death in July, Mounties received two other complaints – both filed on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The first involved the mutilation of two cats in mid-August on Meadowlark Drive, a street four blocks away from Soos’ home. A short while later, police received another report of a cat who was found butchered on its owner’s lawn near 232nd Street and 117th Avenue. Since September, the SPCA and police have received more reports about cat mutilations.

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TLink’s tax tentacles TransLink’s voracious appetite for taxpayers’ dollars puts it ﬁrmly in the sights of outraged members of the public these days. This caught the attention of Premier Christy Clark, who, as she called two byelections on Thursday, suggested that an audit of TransLink’s billion dollars in spending might yield enough money to avoid a controversial vehicle tax. That immediately brought out the opposition in the form of TransLink Mayors’ Council vice-chair Peter Fassbender, who said the TransLink “orange” has been squeezed so often that there isn’t any juice left in it. That’s the reason there should not be a vehicle tax, or indeed any new tax. TransLink has its tax tentacles all over the place, yet in many parts of the region, both north and south of the Fraser, there is abysmal service and little improvement in sight. Why should anyone in Maple Ridge or Langley, pay one extra cent in tax towards this behemoth, which spends the vast majority of its money transporting people on the Burrard Peninsula, with somewhat lesser service levels in Richmond and on the North Shore? A car tax will take yet more money from people who simply cannot use transit. They already will be paying 17 cents a litre in fuel tax as of April 1. That’s more than enough from drivers of the region, and is already an unequal tax, given that those who live farthest away from downtown Vancouver tend to drive more and thus pay more towards TransLink. Clark may want an audit for political reasons. However, one is needed. Taxpayers can’t be expected to shell out more of their scarce dollars until they are absolutely satisﬁed that no money is being wasted. There needs to be more vigilance about collecting fares. TransLink Police need to be riding buses and enforcing fare payment. Fare gates need to be installed at SkyTrain stations, and those with the notion that it’s easy to scam a ride on transit need to be disabused of that thought, like Adrian Dix. There is no question that improved transit has great value, but TransLink spending must be carefully scrutinized. – Black Press

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Payroll control and the BCTF VICTORIA – Both NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a fictitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. B.C. Views With the ritual combat between the Tom Fletcher BCTF and the B.C. government flaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for thenpremier Glen Clark. The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a financial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education. Glen Clark, an ex-industrial union organizer, was known for pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot files. The premier’s office took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s “net zero” mandate. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, representing the school districts, was marginalized and treated with the same disdain that the BCTF still reserves for them. And the result was an agreement where the union bartered higher wages for hundreds

more positions and other benefit gains. This was one of the key mistakes that led to today’s showdown over class size and composition. Once trustees got a look at the premier’s 1998 deal, they refused to sign. For the first and only time, the government had to legislate the settlement on school boards. The BCTF membership endorsed the 1998 deal by a large margin, and it did indeed set the tone for other union settlements in the late 1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11-percent increase in the provincial payroll. Before I get into the court battles that followed after the NDP government was dumped, there is a business principle here. One of the first things I had to learn as a private sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staffing levels slip away can possibly control their budget. Control over staffing levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining. In the constantly repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April, 2011 by the B.C. Supreme Court. A closer reading of Justice Susan Griffin’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the province replaces staffing level bargaining with “an equivalent

process of good faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….” Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.”

Ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected.

University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury. It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees? Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca).

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THE NEWS/letters ‘I am riled up, and furious, necessarily’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers to vote on provincial ban (The News, April 23). To MLA Marc Dalton: How dare you excuse my job action as a result of ‘being riled up unnecessarily’ by BCTF president Susan Lambert, as if I am some sort of mindless minion? I am riled up. In fact, I am furious at the fact that I have lived through 10 years of education cutbacks that I have felt first hand in my classroom. I am furious that I will see even more devastating cutbacks next year, including larger class sizes, more special needs students in my class, but less support and programming to help those students. I am furious that, despite my best efforts, other children who lay in the ‘grey’ area will slip through the cracks, never to climb back out. I am furious that even though the Supreme Court of British Columbia found Bills 27 and 28 to be unconstitutional, yet this ruling was virtually ignored by your government. I am furious that your government, in passing Bill 22, has failed to recognize its actions as devastating for the children and the future of our province. And I am furious that my right to bargain and negotiate a collective agreement has been taken away by your government. Ms. Lambert did not tell me to feel this way. I told her. She is a strong, dedicated, steadfast leader and advocate for teachers and she is guided by the membership of the BCTF. So, believe me, I am ‘riled up’ – necessarily – and will continue to be until your government does what it takes to rectify this situation in earnest. PENNY MORGAN, TEACHER MAPLE RIDGE

Just say no to TransLink EDITOR, THE NEWS:

TransLink is proposing a vehicle licence levy to help fund its out-of-control spending habits and the regional council of mayors seems eager to endorse the madness. We own two vehicles: one a medium-sized sedan which is used for most of our transportation needs in and around Maple Ridge, one of the communities very much underserviced by transit; the other vehicle is a pickup truck and camper which is much less utilized in Maple Ridge and is more frequently used for recreational purposes outside the Lower Mainland and Translink’s greedy reach. The council of mayors, led by Langley’s Peter Fassbender, seems unwilling to offer any real resistance to Translink’s ever growing ﬁscal rape of Lower Mainland taxpayers. Much of the transit problem in the Greater Vancouver Region stems from the failure of local municipalities to halt the growth of single-family residential sprawl and the inability of such development to provide affordable and logical support for transit services. Maple Ridge is a prime example of allowing single-family sprawl to create huge demands for more and better roads and improved transit services without sufﬁcient thought given to how that might be achieved without imposing unfair and unaffordable taxes and levies on the rest of us. As long as people can sell overpriced homes in Vancouver and come to Maple Ridge, where they can buy better homes for much less money, then demand the same level of transit services they left behind, the problem will only worsen. It is time for our municipality and Mayor Ernie Daykin to step up to the plate and just say no to TransLink. SANDY MACDOUGALL MAPLE RIDGE

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‘It’s sad all the way around’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Homeless causing havoc? (The News, March 21). I am also a resident of the area Mike Homen speaks of and I share in his frustration. We are not out to judge those who are down on their luck and use the support services of the Caring Place. However, I feel the frustration lies with what Rebecca Pretty expressed in her comment: “Many of those have been kicked out of the shelter, for offences like threatening the staff or guests, or doing drugs on the premises.” So they relocate and set up in the area beside the cul-de-sac that Mr. Homen speaks of. This is a part of my neighbourhood, where my children can’t go and ride their bikes in the culde-sac because they are too afraid and it certainly isn’t a safe and friendly area to let them ride around. We have also had numerous thefts. I understand that nowadays we have to put all our possessions into lockdown, but we had a pin stolen from our trailer for hauling our work equipment. Had my husband not noticed, that machine could have come undone, and without that safety pin could’ve killed my husband or anyone else on the road. Thank, God, he noticed it ﬁrst. Ms. Pretty painted a pretty clear picture of the type of people that ﬂock to this area. That’s also an unfortunate set up for those who are trying to re-

cover from their addictions and quite the site for those who are entering our municipality from the bypass. It’s sad all the way around. LISA DURANTE MAPLE RIDGE

Misplaced frustration EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Homeless causing havoc? (The News, March 21). I read the article about homeless campsites, and I have to say how unimpressed I am with the shallow thinking of some folks. How can anyone blame a place on an individual’s actions? Homeless or not, people make their own choices. How can anyone expect a homeless shelter and soup kitchen to be responsible for the actions of a person? Is it only homeless people who steal, or is it that they are an easy target to blame? I am sure that some do, but I am just as sure that people who have homes, and jobs, also steal. Without the homeless shelter, would that not leave more people living in the bush area, and camped out in residential areas? The story states that up to 55 people stay in the shelter per night. How can this be a negative if that means there are 55 less people sleeping on the street and in your back yard ? Instead of talking about the problems,

what about working on some solutions? There are a lot of mental health issues and addictions in homelessness, but in our part of the Fraser Valley, there are nowhere near enough resources to help these people get well and productive. Sure, people can get into treatment, but if they are on welfare, the housing options suck. Where do they go after they are done? Treatment centres will also refuse people who have certain mental health prescriptions. Many of these people live between a rock and a hard place. There are people in this town who work hard everyday, and can barely keep a roof over their head. There are those who have lost their homes because they can no longer work or do not make enough to afford the high rents. Getting rid of The Salvation Army Caring Place would only leave more people camped somewhere outside, making more drug deals in more open areas. It is not the services that create the problem, it is the lack of services. I understand it is frustrating, but it is time to direct those frustrations where they belong – to those who have the power to create necessary services and reduce those living outdoors, which in turn would reduce open drug use and drug deals and the mess that is left behind from the campers. J. SUNDSTROM MAPLE RIDGE

Teachers not in a class by themselves EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers to vote on provincial ban (The News, March 23). Invariably, there are two or more sides to any issue or dispute, including that of the teachers. To begin with, the bickering and ﬁghting of this last year could, and should have been avoided. It was abundantly clear from the outset that the starting point of negotiations would be net-zero. If the BCTF had acknowledged and accepted that, fruitful discussions could have taken place, discussing special needs, class size and composition and other student issues. Instead, in their usual militant way, the BCTF came out with outlandish demands, so off the wall that even conceding 90 per cent of their demands was still unacceptable to consider. This includes stubbornly insisting on a wage increase, even at this time. Now, after a year of ﬁghting, essentially not a thing has been accomplished, particularly in the area of issues important for the students. Then we have all this talk about withdrawing extra curricular activities. We have another, easier to understand word for that,

namely volunteering. I do not know, nor do I need to know, if any or many teachers do volunteer work in the community outside of school activities, but it is important for them to realize that volunteer work is done constantly by people from all walks of life throughout the local community and beyond, therefore the teachers are by no means in a class by themselves. And just because Susan Lambert tells us that we have great educational system does not necessarily make it so. Not to dispute that claim, but one might ask why so many parents choose to take their children out of the public system to send them to private schools, or would love to do so if they could only afford it. One more thing came to mind when at the teachers’ convention, Jim Sinclair of the B.C. Federation of Labour and Ms. Lambert used words such as, ‘We will never give up power,’ and, ‘We will not give up control,’ or words to that effect. The media calls them ﬁghting words, but they are no different than those used by extreme dictators around the world. It seems to me that the public does not want to have to deal with such dictator-

ship. Without question, there are many excellent and dedicated teachers, so there is a good chance that these teachers, likely the majority, will have the good sense to do what is right for their students. WALTER VERWOERD MAPLE RIDGE

process, with fairly chosen arbitrators, not those only picked by the government. When fair is fair, the teachers could lose just as well as the government, but then it is based on a fair and respectful procedure. Ultimately, this is what we should be teaching our children. BRIAN KOVEN MAPLE RIDGE

Stand together EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers to vote on provincial ban (The News, March 23). When faced with a dictatorial action by any government, one must stand up or essentially lay down and say, ‘we will do whatever you order us to do.’ History is a powerful teacher in this regard. In the United States, state governments tried the same draconian and extreme threatening actions. If a group stands together, is the government going to throw the whole group in jail? Is the government going to inflict horrific fines on 40,000 teachers and bankrupt them? Part of the resultant final negotiations in other jurisdictions, when the teachers refused to be coerced, was the dismissal of the threats and penalties and a moving forward to a fair negotiation

Shocked EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: In defense of B.C. teachers (Letters, March 16). Teacher Michael Hanlon is appalled that Tom Fletcher would write “an unabashed opinion piece” (BCTF indoctrinating our kids, March 7) on a page clearly titled “opinion” in half-inch lettering. Mr. Fletcher’s regular feature, which has appeared on the same page for years, is also deceptively titled B.C. Views, as in ‘viewpoints.’ How shocking. Thank goodness we have selﬂess individuals like Mr. Hanlon to protect our children from such viewpoints. KIRK BROWN MAPLE RIDGE

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By M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A Maple Ridge man convicted last year for a robbery has lost an appeal for a new trial. Shawn Anthony Tottenham will now have to serve a 20-month sentence after the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled last week a trial judge had not misunderstood evidence. Tottenham was found guilty last year of using an imitation ﬁrearm to steal an iPod and cash from Terrence Patrick Desroche, who he met while cashing a disabil-

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Mall underway this year, opens 2013 Kwantlen band starting on Lougheed Hwy.250th St. project by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge residents will have a new shopping centre with a big anchor tenant by next year, spring of 2014 at the latest. Property Development Group, in partnership with Kwantlen First Nation, wants to start construction of up to 275,000-sq.-foot of retail space by late this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We obviously believe the opportunity is real and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to wait a few years â&#x20AC;Ś for other approval or â&#x20AC;Ś third party events to happen. This site is ready now,â&#x20AC;? PDG chairman Lawrence Rank said Tuesday as members of the Kwantlen band gathered on the site at Lougheed Highway and 250th Street for the announcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The market is here. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more than satisďŹ ed that this is a topend development site and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re treating it in that manner.â&#x20AC;? Keith McRae, also with PDG, said analysis shows thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand for a new shopping centre regardless of whether retail development happens in Albion ďŹ&#x201A;ats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than enough demand

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Kwantlen First Nation band councillors Les Anton and Tumia Knott, Steve Zuliani of Zuliani and Company Consultants Ltd., Lawrence Rank, founding partner and chairman of Property Development Group, with partner Keith McRae, and Kwantlen band chief Marilyn Gabriel and husband Kevin Kelly. for this project at this location.â&#x20AC;? The shopping centre will be the ďŹ rst stage in a phased project that will include up to 450 homes on the north side of the highway and an eco-recreation area along the Fraser River on the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land, Indian Reserve No. 5. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has OKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d a trafďŹ c signal and full intersection for the site on the south side of the Lougheed Highway, which is about three kilometres east of 240th Street. Sewage will be treated on site, but an agreement is needed with Metro Vancouver to supply water. Kwantlen had already shown its plans at an open house in Albion hall in 2010. That drew

positive reaction from residents, said consultant Steve Zuliani. The District of Maple Ridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t needed, but the band has met with council last year. The site, named Schwnee-st, has been preloaded with soil for several years, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for development. The aboriginal word generally translated means welcome to our place. An exact name for the shopping centre hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been selected. Chief Marilyn Gabriel said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the largest development undertaken by the band council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a very exciting time. People have worked hard,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to let people know this is one of the parts of our nation.â&#x20AC;? The shopping centre will have a native

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Mixed views on van Dongen’s departure Liberal MLA Dalton ‘disappointed’ by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Marc Dalton knew John van Dongen had been discussing his future with the Liberal party for several weeks, but he wasn’t prepared Monday for the Abbotsford MLA’s blockbuster announcement in the legislature that he was resigning from the Liberal party to join their rivals, the B.C. Conservative Party. Dalton, along with the rest of the Liberals, were told shortly before the ofﬁcial speech in the legislature.

“It’s disappointing, for sure,” said Dalton, MLA for Maple RidgeMission. With van Dongen ditching the Liberals and boosting the Conservatives, and splitting the right-of-centre vote, the path could become easier for the NDP and more difﬁcult for the Liberals as an election approaches next year. “I can tell you one thing, the NDP is cheering the loudest,” Dalton said. “I’m sure they’re licking their chops.” Dalton himself ran for the Conservatives federally and said he joined the B.C. Liberals to keep the NDP out of power and because of their track record on the economy.

The government has been doing a good job, Dalton said, particularly in improving employment prospects in B.C. “That’s very important.” B.C. Conservative candidate Wendy Cook is trying to get a candidate to contest the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows riding, which will be vacant after NDPer Michael Sather steps down at next spring’s election. She was pleased to learn of van Dongen’s resignation and that he will now sit as a Conservative MLA. Sather said he didn’t know if more Liberal resignations would follow or if a stronger Conservative party would help the NDP.

“Both parties are in a state of ﬂux. Just have to keep posted on this one.” But in his riding, a Conservative candidate should split the vote on the right and help the NDP. “On the face of it, it looks like it should help us, too,” he said. Former Pitt Meadows mayor Don MacLean has ruled out ever returning to politics and running provincially. “The last thing I’m going to do is get into politics again.” He said it was a mistake for Premier Christy Clark to attack B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins because that just raised the party’s proﬁle.

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Charles Whetham and the Ruskin Co-operatives M

A post office opened embers of on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day the Canadian 1898. Co-operative â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruskin Millsâ&#x20AC;? was Society, formed in a company town, but Mission, B.C., in 1895, in this case, bestowed the its residents name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruskin owned the Millsâ&#x20AC;? to a company. sawmill and Unfortua settlement nately in the at the mouth course of of the Stave another year, River. the society Charles failed to meet Whetham, its financial a scholar, obligations respected and disbandjustice of Looking Back ed. the peace Fred Braches There is a and school little-known trustee, had and so far unpubproposed the name after John Ruskin, the lished follow-up to this story. prominent British art As the Ruskin and social critic of the experiment at Stave time. River came to an end, The choice of this some of the former name for the venmembers were obviture at the Stave is a ously not ready to surprise, for the goals let go of their dream and objectives of the society did not empha- and decided to form a new Ruskin-inspired size the common good co-operative. On Feb. and well-being of its 4, 1899, nine men and members, as would women gathered at have been expected of Whethamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to a co-operative insign in his presence spired by the writings as magistrate and witof Ruskin. ness a letter of intent But what was perto establish a new haps not reflected in society named â&#x20AC;&#x153;The the wording of the Industrial Union,â&#x20AC;? constitution and bywith headquarters at laws of the Canadian Ruskin, B.C. Co-operative Society Whetham may well was nonetheless the have been the author spirit of the society: of the letter of intent Ruskinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social ideas as well as its constituwere frequently tion and bylaws. discussed at length The object of the at meetings, in which society was â&#x20AC;&#x153;to enWhetham, an amiable gage in any and every and gregarious man, branch of industry on took an active part. the principle of association.â&#x20AC;? First and foremost At first the Canadian among the purpose of Co-operative the society were the welfare of the commuSociety was a nity and its individual success. In 1897, members. the society counted Shortly after incorporation, in March of 54 members, most 1899, the secretary living close to of the Industrial Union reported to the mill. the famous Ruskin Colony in Tennessee: At first the Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have but a small organization and are Co-operative Society was a success. In 1897, as yet homeless, but we are harmonious the society counted 54 beyond my fondest members, most living hopes and are doing close to the mill. well financially.â&#x20AC;? There they had built The members on homes and barns and the Industrial Union a boarding house. moved to the BoundAside from the sawary Bay area and now mill and a logging opfocused on farming eration, the members and raising livestock. had set up a general However, after store, a smithy, and efforts to purchase a shoemakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop. the land at an acceptThey also ran a dairy able price failed, the and a vegetable farm. Not less than 50 chil- economic viability of dren attended the first the enterprise became questionable. school when it started Then members in the spring of 1897.

started to disperse and some of the leaders even drifted back to Ruskin. The co-operative emitted its last gasp on Vancouver Island at Turgoose (Saanichton), where Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directory of 1900-1901 lists the Industrial Union and the names of three of its members. Surprisingly, Whetham was there as well, perhaps in an ef-

fort to keep the dream of a Ruskin-inspired commune alive. Nothing more was heard about the Industrial Union. In 1903, Whetham sold the house in Ruskin that he had built and where he and his family had lived for 12 years. They moved to farmland in the United States, not far from Niagara. In the words of Rev. Dunn, Whethamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure left the local settlers with â&#x20AC;&#x153;a feeling of deep disappointment and genuine regret.â&#x20AC;?

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Community in focus Sentimental Journey a Hit The Ridge Meadows Seniors Society’s “Sentimental Journey” evening of entertainment held in early March was a success. Thanks to all the guests who attended and to the volunteers for their support. A special thank you to the Dance Committee: Hilda Walker, Brian Mortimer, Betty Levens, Reg Paton, Arlene Majors, Joyce Herod and Bonny Klovance.

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The Maple Ridge Community Foundation’s Board of Directors attended the February 16th community dinner hosted by Maple Ridge Secondary School’s culinary arts program. Patty Robsy and Robert Prince of the Maple Ridge Community Foundation presented a cheque for $2000 on behalf of the Mussallem Youth Fund to Shannon Derinzy, Principal. The funds will support the school’s Nutrition and Education for Teens ‘NET’ program. The program supports hungry students, who are recommended by the school’s administration and/or counsellors.

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lowship Church. 20639 123rd Street, Maple Ridge. Tickets can be purchased for $10 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. 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. • The B.C. and Yukon Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation will be hosting the First Annual Ice Carnival at Pitt Meadows Arena from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the finale of Children’s Wish Month. Minimum $5 donation per person, children under three free. All funds raised will help grant the

exceptional wishes of children living with life-threatening illnesses, clowns, balloon animals, magicians, mascots, games galore, treats, prizes, silly photo fun, add unlimited skating on two NHL sided rinks. For more information, please call 604-299-2241. • The Royal Astronomical Society will be presenting a special talk about Venus at the Maple Ridge Public Library at 2 p.m. Discover the mysteries behind this fascinating planet. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. • The Pitt Meadows Community Association is presenting a sleep therapy workshop with Helen Sands. Sands is a sleep consultant specializing in baby and young children sleep problems and sleep behaviours. To register online, visit pmcaonline.com Sunday, April 1 • Join the Pitt Meadows Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. for their “Just Foolin Around” session. Kids can dye Easter eggs with Kool-Aid, and make goop to play with. Admission by donation. For more information, contact the Museum at 604-465-4322 or at pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net Tuesday, April 3 • It’s All About Connections is a support and information group for parents of children with extra support needs. The group meets at 2 p.m. at the Hive at Eric Langton Elementary School. Annette

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Community Calendar Ongoing • Begin Again, a support group for widows and divorced women aged 55 and older, meet the last Friday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road. Social activities, grief counselling, outings, and presentation on seniors’ concerns. For more information, call Rose at 604467-8319, or Lil at 604-4634703. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in Pitt Meadows. New members are always welcome. The group meets at 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road. For more information, please call Rena at 604-4601398 or Eloise at 604-465-7316. • 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 No. 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 604-465-4466. • 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 : 604-4665477 or e-mail suzettefram@

artstudiotour.ca. Art Studio Tour website, 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 604-463-2001 for further details. Anyone interested selling a worn-once graduation dress can contact the office.

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worth directly or through their medical coverage. De Jong declined to comment on B.C. following the lead of Ontario to end the practice of pharmaceutical companies paying rebates to drug stores to stock their brands of generic drugs. The health ministry conducted market tests and found it could buy equivalent drugs from other suppliers for less than those offered under the agreement. It began delisting the more expensive drugs for a year and then decided to end the agreement.

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Healthy Living Band-aid won heal your pain I

f there is one thing that I’ve learned from a decade of practice, it’s that lots of people are in pain. If there is another thing that I’ve learned, it’s that people who are in pain will do just about anything to not be in pain. It’s one of the most common reasons why people seek out health care professionals. Pain is not quite as simple as it may seem, though. It can arise for all sorts of reasons: muscular, joint, spinal, central nervous system, stress tension. A common thread behind a majority of causes of pain can be defined as inflammation. If a diagnosis that ends with “itis,” that means there is inflammation somewhere and is most likely causing pain. So it may seem like common sense that if we can just interrupt the inflammation that is happening, then the pain will go away. Indeed, there are many drugs on the market that do just that. But, it turns out, inflammation is actually a normal healing process in the body. The acute inflammatory response is how the body tries to remodel itself after some sort of trauma or injury. It’s natural. We need it. The larger issue is when the body doesn’t just produce an acute response, but continues producing inflammation in a chronic way.

Most of the time, chronic pain sufferers end up on some sort of anti-inflammatory medication as a way to manage the symptom of pain. This is what I call the Band-aid approach, using a medication to Health&Wellness interrupt a process that the body Jason Hughes naturally wants to do. It’s kind of like being in your car and having your foot on the brake (anti-inflammatories) and the gas (the body wanting to create inflammation) at the same time. To me it makes a whole lot more sense to just take your foot off the gas, or stop producing the inflammation. There are lots of different types of inflammation, and not all suggestions will work with all people. Having said that, these suggestions should get you started in the right direction. • Clean up your diet – Consuming a healthy diet filled with whole foods, fish, flax seeds and low in animal fats and carbohydrates actually lowers the chronic inflammatory response. Understanding if food sensitivities are an issue for you can be a major benefit as well.

• Move your body – You don’t need to go to the gym with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Simply moving your body helps move your blood and lymph and can help speed healing and drain a lot of the inflammatory gunk that creates pain. A good place to start is just making walks a regular part of your life. • Fish oils – Taking a top quality, purified fish oil can significantly reduce chronic inflammatory responses. The amount of inflammation in the body is dependent upon the types of fats we ingest. The better the fats, the less the inflammation. Fish oils are great fats. As a side-benefit, they will help with lots of other stuff you need as well. • Drink enough water – It may sound too simple. But trust me, most of us don’t get enough water. Water helps us flush out the bad stuff and hydrates our joints. It will also help with energy. Being smart about how you address your pain can mean the difference between using a Band-aid for the rest of your life, and finally being pain-free. It may take a little longer to figure out what needs to be done to take your foot off the inflammation throttle, but trust me, your body will thank you. Dr. Jason Hughes is a naturopathic physician and owner of Maple Ridge Naturopathic Clinic.

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A visit to the local craft store or even a chain retailer will likely turn up different clay products, which come in a variety of colors. You can create pastel-colored clay by mixing primary colors with white clay if you cannot ﬁnd pastel colors in the store. There are two main ways to create egg shapes out of a ball of clay. One way is to roll a ball out of the clay, then roll it vertically between your hands to make the smaller end of the egg. Another is to use a plastic egg as a mold and stuff the clay inside. Pop open the top of the plastic egg and then gently tap the clay out. You don’t even have to color your clay if you don’t feel up to it. You may also use white clay, allow to dry, and then paint them using acrylic paints. Mix two clay colors together before forming into an egg to achieve a marbled effect. Also think about add-

ing embellishments like stickers, ribbon, bows, and ﬂowers to the eggs, much in the same way you would decorate real eggs. To display clay eggs in a vase or to attach to a spring wreath, thread a dowel or piece of ﬂorist’s wire into the egg before allowing to harden completely. Then attach them as needed. – Metro Creative Connection

Eggs in a nest Here’s a creative way to show off clay eggs: Materials – two to three eggs (depending on size), moss or raffia, ribbon, florist wire. Weave or shape the raffia or moss into a nest shape large enough to fit the clay eggs. Secure as necessary with the wire. Decorate with bows made out of ribbon. Place the eggs into the nest and display where desired.

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Keep smiles healthy While baskets full of chocolates and candies can seem like a child’s dream come true at Easter, parents may cringe at the prospect of their little ones’ mouths ﬁlled with so much sugar. Fortunately, parents can help their children avoid dental issues like cavities by establishing healthy routines early:

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Michael Sather Have a green Easter Wishes You a E Happy Easter! aster calls to mind colored eggs and baskets full of candy and toys. But many of the things used for Easter celebrations are not necessarily eco-friendly. There are, however, ways to embrace greener options to ensure Easter is a happy time for celebrants and the environment:

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Easter baskets overﬂowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic Easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable. Furthermore, they may contain chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Plastic grass carries the same dangers. Once discarded, plastic grass could pose risks to wildlife, if it becomes tangled in the substance or inadvertently eaten. Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct their own. Look for baskets made from reusable materials, such as wicker or other wood-based materials, steering away from plastic. Instead of plastic grass, shred paper that is headed for the recycling bin. Look for treats without excessive packaging. You can gather healthy treats and toys individually and put together in the basket. This way you can cater more to what your child enjoys and rely less on the cheap stuff

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Easter eggs Coloring Easter eggs is a tradition. So are the coloring kits that may be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. These all-natural dyes are safe for little ﬁngers.

All-natural decorations Rather than silk ﬂowers and plastic eggs, bring a little of the outside, indoors, with fresh ﬂowers in a vase. See Easter, p31

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Easter Avoid disposable products whenever possible. Think about purchasing decorative spring-themed glasses that can be reused year after year. Resist the urge to use disposable bakeware and serving platters as well.

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Wendy Le Van and “The Wendy Biscuit Blues Band” play their first hometown gig at Kingfisher’s Waterfront Grill on Friday. CrossRoad Friend, one of Le Van’s orginal composition’s had been picked up by Warner Brothers for the T.V. show Supernatural.

he crossroad is a place loaded with superstitions, a fork in a path, where demons, witches and elves are known to hang out. Evil or not, these entities, who lurk on land that belongs to no one and rendezvous outside the borders of town, are known to grant wishes. Wendy Le Van can’t say for sure, but the crossroad demon himself might have smitten her with the blues. “I was sort of exposed to the blues by accident,” says the Maple Ridge singer-songwriter, who’s been dabbling successfully in swing, Delta blues, R&B and old time rock and roll for the past year. “Everything about that era is cool. I love the feel and the sense of freedom that was being portrayed.” A classically trained vocalist and cello player, Le Van stepped on stage for the ﬁrst time at age three and knew that was where she wanted to stay. When she moved to Maple Ridge nine years ago, Le Van decided to seek out the musically inclined by joining the local choral society. She soon teamed up with another soprano and bass player Wayne Evans from legendary local 1960s R&B band The Nocturnals to form a threepiece called Hawkin’s Revenge. The demise of Hawkin’s Revenge last year saw Le Van exploring the music scene solo and stumbling on to a blues night hosted by Randall Crow. “I sort of learned the blues through osmosis just by hanging around and listen to it,” says Le Van. See Blues, p37

Join Pitt Meadows for Earth Hour sing-a-long Turn your lights out for an hour on Saturday Reduce your carbon footprint by turning off your lights for Earth Hour on Saturday. This year, the City of Pitt Meadows has teamed up with Lillian Ireland and Rob Dramer, who have written a song about Earth Hour to get more residents involved. “With their lead, we are hoping that the community will gather before the event to sing this song during a short parade to help spread the word and encourage neighbourhoods to turn off their

lights” says Patti Rear, co-chair of the Green Leadership Team at city. “Our hope is that individuals will join in the parade with lights and promote community spirit by singing along or playing acoustic instruments.” Last year, over 15 million Canadians turned off their lights for Earth Hour, including many from Pitt Meadows, which was the city that logged the highest reduction in hydro consumption in British Columbia. To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Earth Hour, WWF Canada invited Canadians to write a song

lyric expressing their love for the planet and why they think it’s i mportant that we protect it, in 140 characters or less. The submissions were voted on by the public and the top 10 were given to composer Andrew Huang, who is currently penning ﬁnal piece. The crowd-sourced song will debut in Toronto during Earth Hour. “Canadians need to take a stand against climate change, and joining Team Earth Hour is a great place to start,” said Josh Laughren, climate and energy director for WWF. See Earth Hour, p37

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Learn to write with Kirkland Awa r d - w i n ning author Gordon Kirkland will be leading a writing workshop for youth in Pitt Meadows next month. The author of nine books, Kirkland has Kirkland taught writing workshops at over 40 writer’s conferences and festivals across Canada and the United States. In addition, he has lectured at writing programs offered by Simon Fraser University, The University of Georgia, Florida First Coast Community College, the University of Dayton, and Ball State University.

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He was one of the founders of the Paciﬁc Northwest Young Writers Camp, which introduced young writers to a wide variety of career options available to those who write. Kirkland will guide the youth through story writing including setting the scene, creating characters, bringing characters and scene together and plotting the story. He will also talk about taking their writing forward. This workshop will require participants to work on their stories inbetween sessions.

Lorne Elliott’s one-man comedic-music show is a unique and wacky performance with offthe-wall humour. It is the timelessness of his material, joined with keen observations and humourous storytelling that make his performances totally entertaining. Up-lifting and foolish enough, Elliot makes everybody laugh out loud. He is currently performing a show called “The Upside of The Downturn.” The “Downturn” is that there has been this glitch in all our lives, Elliot explains. “Partly because of the economic crisis, of course, and a sense that it’s maybe not ﬁnished, or might happen any time again. So we’re all a little bit more cautious. Also there’s been this strange shift in the media, where we get our information from, and we don’t know whether that’s necessarily for the better or for the worse yet. On top of all that there is a general feeling that our politicians are increasingly more useless. So what to do?” Well, there is hope. Elliot says we’re back down

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Lorne Elliot plays the ACT on Saturday, March 31. to our own resources and the people around us. “At the grassroots - where all real growth occurs - things are starting to move. Cells are dividing, seeds sprouting, gardens blooming. And this is the upside.” The way the one-man show works is by not staying in one place too long. “It’s harder to hit a moving target. I’m always writing new material, and right now it’s in an interesting state. Hopefully, that should always be the case.

New stuff emerges, pushes old stuff out, old stuff resurfaces and gets put back in with new twists added to it, themes and threads and monologues interweave in new ways, which in turn engender other ideas.” He hopes the audience leaves saying “Well, that was worth it.”

• Lorne Elliot plays the ACT in Maple Ridge on Saturday, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults and $15 for students.

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The Wendy Biscuit Blues Band features Wendy Le Van, Jack Lavin on bass, Gary Koliger on guitar, Dave Webb on keyboard and John Nolan on drums.

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Blues from p35 A chance meeting with Jack Lavin of Powder Blues fame helped build her latest project, “The Wendy Biscuit Blues Band,” featuring Lavin on bass, Gary Koliger on guitar, Dave Webb on keyboard and John Nolan on drums. (Biscuit is the pet name Le Van’s father gave her when she was born.) The model behind their music is to allow the musicians to let loose and express themselves while interpreting tunes by legends, including Irma Thomas, Koko Taylor, Etta James, Memphis Minnie, Billy Holiday, Muddy Waters, T- Bone Walker, Howlin’ Wolf and Bessie Smith. Le Van is in the midst of recording her ﬁrst album with the Wendy Biscuit Blues Band, which will feature Willie MacCalder, another from Powder Blues alumnus and Maple Ridge guitarist Marty Bernard. “It’s the feel of the blues that I connect with, the soul, “ says Le Van. “You have the ability to take a simple chord progression and interpret the melody in a number of different ways and make it very personal. Then there’s the connection that you create on stage with other players as well, which I never experienced before - coming from an orchestra pit.” In fact, letting loose was something Le Van found hard to do at ﬁrst. “I had to just trust that there was

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Lyrics Turn off your lights, Turn them off tonight. Turn off your lights, It’s an awesome sight. Turn off the power Beyond the hour. Turn off your lights, Turn them off tonight. Play games with friends By candlelight.

This year Earth hour has launched “I Will If You Will” on YouTube to showcase how everyone has the power to change the world we live in, bringing together the world’s biggest social video platform with the ‘world’s largest action for the environment’. Earth Hour 2012 will be held on Saturday March 31 at 8.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. wherever you are in the world. • In Pitt Meadows, gather at Spirit Square at 7 p.m. for a sing-along. The parade begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Trevor Severinski of Pitt Meadows Secondary accepted a scholarship with the University of Saskatchewan on Monday, to play for the CIS school’s men’s basketball team, the Huskies. Severinski, who lives and works on a dairy farm in Maple Ridge, plans to study agriculture at while at university. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Pitt Air Force captain headed to U of S Agricultural program draws farm boy Trevor Severinski to University of Saskatchewan Huskies by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

or many high school basketball players, the last game of their senior year marks the end of their basketball career. To continue on at the college ranks is a rare opportunity, and one Pitt Meadows Marauders Air Force captain Trevor Severinski hopes to make the most of. On Monday, Severinski signed his letter of intent to play for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in Saskatoon, extending his hardwood career by as much as ﬁve years. Severinski will receive a full scholarship while playing for the Huskies

in Canadian Interuniversity Sports’ Canada West division. One of the main things that attracted him to the University of Saskatchewan was the school’s agricultural program. When Severinski isn’t shooting hoops, he’s hauling hay, milking cows, and driving the tractor on the dairy farm his family manages in Maple Ridge. “I’ve lived on a dairy farm my whole life, and I hope to work as a nutritionist for animals, “ he says. “[The University of Saskatchewan] is one of the top basketball programs in the country, and they have one of the best agricultural programs, so it’s the best of both worlds.” After a season that saw him named to the ﬁrst all-star team at the provincial ﬁnals, Severinski understandably garnered a lot of interest from B.C. schools, two of which – Thompson Rivers University and Trinity Western University – made him offers. And while the Marauders season didn’t end with a provincial cham-

pionship, Severinski has a long list of accomplishments to hang his hat on as his high school career comes to an end. Pitt Meadows won the Fraser Valley Championships, the North Shore Invitational tournament, the WJ Mouat Hawkball tournament, their own Pitt Meadows Air Show, and placed in the top four at the Telus Basketball Classic for the ﬁrst time ever. Severinski and the Marauders also helped their head coach, Rich Goulet, reach the 1,000-win milestone with the senior team. Severinski credits Goulet for holding him accountable and helping him develop strong fundamentals. “Mr. Goulet really made the magic happen,” he says. “Without him, I wouldn’t be the player I am.” Goulet considers Severinski to be one of the best players he’s ever coached in 40 years. “He does so many things so well,” he says. At six-foot-six, Severinski has the size of a centre, but was also

one of the school’s all-time leaders in three-point shooting. For Severinski, one of the motivating forces driving him this season was the fact that he was cut from the provincial development team last year. After getting cut, Severinski resolved to prove the selectors wrong, and made a point of showing up any player who was picked ahead of him. “It was a huge motivator,” he says. “Every time I stepped on the court, and I’d see someone who has [on Team B.C.], I had to show them I was better.” Despite the fact that they normally don’t recruit B.C. players, University of Saskatchewan head coach Barry Rawlyk says Severinski is a good ﬁt for his program for a number of reasons. “Pitt Meadows is well known for having a very strong, very disciplined program, with an emphasis on defence,” Rawlyk says. “That’’s where a lot of high school students are behind. [Severinski] has a very

good skill set, and is a very wellrounded player, and that will allow him to transition a lot easier.” However, it is Severinski’s background and character that most impresses Rawlyk. The Severinski family’s local basketball legacy has been well documented. Both Severinski’s father, Leroy, and mother, Darlene, both played AAA high school basketball, as does his sister Danica, who is a member of the Maple Ridge Ramblers. “That’s big,” says Rawlyk. “They will support him in all his endeavors, and that support will help him be successful.” Severinski’s composure on and off the court also impresses Rawlyk. “He carries himself well and he doesn’t get rattled,” he says. “Beyond the basketball, he has personal intangibles that will help his development and help him succeed. “He’s a quality kid with all sorts of potential to blossom.” sports@mapleridgenews.com

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Matthew Koehler, Mike Podschadly, Parker Colley, and Riley Murru. The bantam A3 Rustlers were also victorious, defeating Merritt 6-1 to win the bantam Tier 3 title at Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association’s spring break tournament last week. The bantam A3 Rustlers are Dryden Michaud, Brigham McDougall, Devon Rackow, Brady Surbey, Brett Hemminger, Alex Pringle, Dante Leroux, Justin Sweet, Kevin Maxwell, Connor Liversidge, Colton Fairley, Nicholas Lavrik, Chris Sonea, Justin Crockett, Logan Ramirez. The local spring break tour-

nament featured teams from around the province competing at the peewee, bantam, and midget levels. In the bantam Tier 2 competition, the Saanich Braves defeated the Burnaby Bulldogs 6-1 in the championship final. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs beat the Saanich Tier 2 Braves 6-2 to take the peewee Tier 2 title, while the Terrace Peewee Reps beat the Saanich Tier 3 Braves 7-2 to win the peewee Tier 3 title. In the midget Tier 2 competition, the Mission Star were vistourious, while the Surrey Lightning won the midget Tier 3 title.

Maple Ridge wrestlers headed to nationals staff reporter Two members of the Maple Ridge Secondary School wrestling team are off to the Canadian Juvenile Wrestling Championships in Fredericton next month. Brodie McKenzie and Colton Koopman both placed second at the B.C. High School Cham-

pionships in Penticton in February, earning them a trip to the national tournament. McKenzie is currently training for the tournament at Simon Fraser University and has cut weight to compete in a lower weight class. "I've already beaten the B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta [champions] in a previ-

ous tournament, so I think I'm going to do pretty well," said a confident McKenzie. Koopman, meanwhile, is currently taking part in the RCMP youth academy camp in Chilliwack. The pair helped the Ramblers wrestling team to a third place finish overall at the provincial finals.

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IN MEMORIAM

Barbara Lapierre RIDSDALE, June Louise

Who passed away March 27th, 2011. You were my Love and Soul Mate. I miss you dearly. All I have are memories now my darling. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands now my love.

May you rest in peace. Love always Roger.

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May 27, 1939 - March 29, 2002 A little tear falls from my eye, I swallow hard, try not to cry, I think of you so far away, 10 years ago you left today. Still times when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m alone I hope and pray that you will phone, So I can hear your say Just one more time, ``Hello brat Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing ďŹ ne.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But on lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trail thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no return So now I must try hard To learn to live, love and do The very way you taught me too, But Bro remember this, You for me are truly missed Love always, Toot

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DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES Mission, BC

Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

Mission Association for Community Living (MACL) seeks a fulltime senior manager. Min 3 yrs program management experience in the social services sector, with a demonstrated in-depth working knowledge of Supported Child Development, childcare, early intervention, and services for youth with developmental disabilities.

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LOCKER STEWARD The Vancouver Golf Club The Vancouver Golf Club is looking for an energetic individual (male), to fill the position of P/T Male Locker Steward. The position posting will close on Sat. Mar 31 at noon. The Locker Steward will be resp. for, but not limited to the following: Vacuming; cleaning & sanitizing toilets/urinals; cleaning & sanitizing shower stalls, jacuzzi & dry sauna; washing, drying & folding towels; replenishing locker room amens; occasional lifting up to a max 30 lbs. Interested candidates should forward their resumes to: chugill@vancouvergolfclub.com

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

Counter Person / Kitchen Help required permanent Full Time. Must be friendly & outgoing. Apply in person with resume to: The Lunch Doctor 12139 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows before 11am or after 1pm. 604-465-5955

Shekon Ventures Inc. dba Subway is looking for food counter attendants. $10.14/hr 40hr/week. Mail # 200- 23981 Dewdney trunk rd. Maple Ridge, BC V4R-1W1 and, 20522 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X-3P8 Email harj_subway@shaw.ca

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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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PACIFIC Coast Community Resources are recruiting foster/home share families. We are looking for good fmilies with experience in the Community Living field. If your children have grown and you have space in your home, maybe even a suite, contact us. This may be a match for you. Resumes can be sent to: 1805 Scarborough Cres., Port Coquitlam, V3C2R2 or resumes@pccri.com.

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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

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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 LANDSCAPERS f/t work avail with Maple Ridge landscaping company, must be physically able to perform tasks. Call Janet 604-465-4629.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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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....

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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!

604.587.5865

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Chihuahua, Female, spayed, s.c., shots up to date. 10 lbs. 5 yrs old. Likes kids. $250: (778)708-6771

COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827.

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

PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $300. Vet ✔, 9 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983

SPRINGER/LAB cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, $350. Call 604823-6739, afternoons/evenings.

SELL YOUR HOME!

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

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

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

Call: (604)460-8776

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

PETS

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

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

Call: (604)460-8776

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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Airedale pups. P/b, CKC reg., microchipped, health guar, (604)7943500. email: lovethem@telus.net

www.recycleitcanada.ca

DRNEWEARTH.COM

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

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

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

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

Does your house have the blues? Need to spruce up the yard? Just can’t find the time?

GOOD QUALITY HAY For sale. 50 - 60 lb bales $5.00 per bale (604)465-4072

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

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

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532

FEED & HAY

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

MDG HOME SERVICES

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604-462-9009

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

Home Renovations and New Construction

(604)999-5454

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TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

TREE SERVICES

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

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

✶Residential Specialist✶

George 604-466-9514

Ph: 604.465.5376 Cell: 604.318.4514

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

Spic n’ Span Cleaning Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

320

PETS

Call Ian 604-724-6373

NO Wood byproducts used

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd.

- Power Raking Aerating - Moss Control Fertilizing - Hedges - Pruning

604-465-1311

LANDSCAPING

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

CLEANING SERVICES

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MISC SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

HOME REPAIRS

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Certiﬁed Turf-Grass Management Tech.

236

341

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

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Let MDG Home Services do the work for you... Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

Weekly Lawn Mowing

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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

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

Monthly Lawn Maintenance

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

Lawn care

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

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

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

S. H. Landscaping Tree Services

604.726.7542

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

PLUMBING

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

Spring Clean-up Rubbish Removal Located in Maple Ridge Call Matt

287

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

203

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

Handyman Services

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

HANDYPERSONS

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

RYAN B’s General Contracting: Gutter Cleaning, Vinyl Siding Cleaning, Pressure Washing, and Exterior Painting. Free estimates. Ryan (778) 919 - 7926. R_B@telus.net

TREE SERVICES

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

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

(604)836-9274

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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

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 509

AUCTIONS

Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

CORNER COMPUTER DESK $55. Household air purifier $45. Black leather armchair $75. TV entertainment unit $50. obo (604)463-0466

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

REAL ESTATE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

706

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

MAPLE RIDGE 222 St. /Dewdney. Gordon Tower, 2/bdrm condo, u/g parking. $1100/mo. Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

663

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo

551

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge GARAGE/PLANT SALE SAT. MARCH 31ST 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12081 Greenwell St. (off 228th behind ICBC) Firewood, bathroom sink & towel bars & counter, blinds, stools, stained glass, Prom Dress, horse stuff, Beer fridge, wood TV trays & more. COVERED RAIN OR SHINE

560

MISC. FOR SALE

For sale by owner 604-467-0176

RENTALS 706

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@ $1200

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.

Downtown POCO - 4 bdrms + den house. Cls to schools, WCE, all amens. $1750/mo. Cat ok.

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 1866-981-5991

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

Call 604-464-7548

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. ✮

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 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. STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS

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. COQUITLAM CTR, Douglas Ctr aquatic ctr, stadium, clean well maint’d 996sf 2 bdrm 2 bath, Apr1. N/s, N/p. $1295/mo. 604-941-3259

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

Want to turn your castoffs into cash? You don’t need magic to do the trick. All you need is a classified ad. Call us today to place your ad. bcclassified.com 604.575.5555 toll-free 1.866.575.5777

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

(604)466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE Spac. & clean 1 bdrm condo, u/g prkg, cls to shops & transit. Newly painted. $770 + hydro. April 1. Call 778-773-4730

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

604.477.0603

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM west. Newer 1200 s/f half duplex, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2 traffic lights to SFU, nr amens, n/s n/p, $1200 +%utils. 604-721-8424.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

4 BDRM (3 bath) house with horse barn & riding ring on the most beautiful, secluded acreage, surrounded by mtns & the Fraser River’ 20 mins east of Mission (across island 22). A great place for fishing, boating, gardening, horseback riding, hiking, etc. $1200/mo. Call: 604-807-7955. COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2400/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info. MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm house with den, near amens, fenced yard, cement patio, dble garage, 4 appls, NS/NP, $1300/mo. Avail now. Call 604-438-0329 after 6 pm.

MAPLE RIDGE 3000 sqft 4 bedroom, 3 bath split level home. 11,000 sq ft lot. Move in ready. $1900/mo For viewing call Lysia @ 778-892-1523 lr.holdings@yahoo.com

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

MAPLE RIDGE WEST

845

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1998 Springdale 225RD

604.465.3122

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Centre area. 4 Bdrm upper flr, 2 full baths, garage, 2 f/p, shared laundry, pet ok, avail April 1st, ref’s & credit check req’d. $1500/mo. Call 604-340-9757.

752

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

Microwave, rear dinette, 3 burner range, A/C, CD, awning, ½ ton towable, tandem axels. $7,995(Stk# 21442AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm upper. N/S. N/P. Laundry & hydro incl. $800. Avail. April 1. 604-937-7161 after 6 p.m.

The Scrapper

TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm T/H. $941/mo. + utils. No pets, family complex, references & meet income requirements. May 1. Red Door Housing Society. 604-467-1650. PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Your junk. A neighbors

2003 Salem Light:

treasure.

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

TRANSPORTATION

“DOLLAR DEALS”

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

810

AUTO FINANCING Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Loan.

Apply

Now,

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1075/$1175/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

851

MAPLE RIDGE

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

Call 778-788-1845

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

TRUCKS & VANS

1992 FORD RANGER, Pickup. AirCared. New clutch, $1250 obo. Call (604)617-3774

MAPLE RIDGE

Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 ISUZU SUV 4/dr hatchback, 4x4, 5 speed standard, 144,000/km. $3900. Call 604-531-9280. 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6800 firm. Call 604-538-4883

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

make it easy to sell your miscellaneous items. Call for details 604-575-5555

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. (604)856-8177 604-308-5489 2007 WILDERNESS trailer, 28’, 2 slides, Q bed, 2 drs, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $19,500. 604-856-3777

MAPLE RIDGE Downtown 2 Bdrm rancher, full bsmt, upstairs reno’d, 4 appl’s, large private yard $1050/mo utils not incl’d, No dogs. Avail April 1st (604)477-1224

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404

Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, insuite W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Immed $900 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net

MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $2100/mo (604)785-8851.

741

TRANSPORTATION

2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $14,500/obo. 604-812-1278

2006 Ford F250 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

604-463-3000

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm & den suite $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

Avail April 1 - Ref’s req’d

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

604-464-3550

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 BDRM. AVAIL. NOW

Great location for seniors!

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

PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW! Not your average apt. but 1200 sf of luxurious living space, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, cov. patio, hrd. wd. flrs, Kitch. fully loaded with highend appls, and solid granite cntr tops, lndry rm with full size W/D, Close to shopping, schls, golf and bus route. Avl. Apr. 1st, 2012. $1550/mth. (604)469-6990.

For more info. google us.

Homes, Barns & Apartments Dave Hyslop 604-240-3523

WANTED

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo

Best Rental Suites in Maple Ridge KENSINGTON PARK 11935 Burnett Street

GREAT LOCATION

627

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

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

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

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

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

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $715/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail April 1st. 604-476-6683.

Brand NEW 2 Bedroom Suites $1275/mo. Please call: Al - (604) 506-5840 rentals@kensingtonpark.ca

1-800-910-6402

GUARANTEED Auto Loans or

$75 OFF 1 MONTH

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

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

GOOD TENANTS MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

746

PORT COQUITLAM SHARED HOUSE FOR RENT $650/room Newer farmhouse w/ beautiful Mnt. view, full top floor, 1720sf. 3 bdrm. 2 bath. large living, family rm. & kitchen, N/P, N/S, 2 gas F/P, 5 appli. Cls. to amens. scls. & golf course. Fully furnished. Includes Basic Cable & Internet Refs. Req. 778-688-9421

750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE Ridge. Albion area. 1 bdrm. Sep entry. NS/NP. On bus rte. Shrd W/D. $625 incl utils. Ref’s. Immed. 778-549-9526 or 604-463-9122. MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912 MAPLE RIDGE. Bsmt suite with view. 1 bdrm & den. Inste washer/dryer & D/W. N/S. N/P. $1,000. Avail. April 1. Call 604-463-6610. MAPLE RIDGE “Cottonwood” nice new bright 1 bdrm, own W/D, DW, soaker tub $875 incls utils n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d. April 1st (604)463-6711 MAPLE RIDGE nice newer, bright, open 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, in good neighborhood, lam. flrs., maple cabinets, sep. entry, alarm, utils, cable, own ldry. N/S N/P. $750 mo. Avail. now. (604)838-4661

Long box, regular cab, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow package. $9,995 (Stk#29912A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

mapleridgerentals.com

Call 604-467-3944

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets

Royal Lepage Brookside Rlty Property Management Div.

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095,

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 Olds Cierra blue 6cyl auto 4dr no accid. 115kms a/cared Grandma’s car $2500 obo 604-465-5103 1995 MONTE CARLO fully loaded, almost new tires, good cond. Needs trans. $800 obo (604)530-5014

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, loaded, auto, 175 K, new tires, batt., leather,3L V6, $4800 obo.604-812-1278 2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5500 / 604.312.7415 2001 Honda Prelude, black, loaded sunrf. spoiler. 150,000 kms. $7,999. 778-321-8545 or 778-840-8545.

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

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

UTILITY TRAILER 4x10ft. good condition, $675. 604-617-3774.

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tickets

11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC

Lorne Elliott March 31 – 8:30 p.m. A unique and wacky performance of off-the-wall humour.

Maple Ridge Concert Band: Dance! April 10 – 7:00 p.m. Maple Ridge Concert Band’s annual spring concert.

“These dancers work! The show is an engaging and intelligent journey of spirit, of dance and of life. ”

may 4, 2012 7pm

- Tedd Robinson, Artistic Director, 10 Gates Dancing Inc.

Richard Scarry’s Busytown Busy April 15 – 1:00 p.m. A live-action family sing-along.

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society A Particular Class of Women

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April 17–21 – 8:00 p.m. Inspired by a 1985 Ontario court case where a judge minimized a crime against a stripper, pointing out the victim ‘was from a particular class of women whose profession it is to promote lust.’ Mature content

Maple Ridge Art Gallery Garibaldi Art Club: Cranes! March 24 – April 21 Garibaldi Art Club’s spring show, inspired by cranes: local, exotic and mechanical.

Lobby Nights @ The ACT Songstage with Ivan Boudreau April 3 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. With special guest: Ross Douglas

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