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Big push for legalizing marijuana by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A call by B.C.’s Chief Medical Health Ofﬁcer for marijuana to be decriminalized in Canada is welcomed by patients at the Taggs Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Maple Ridge, who see his support as crucial on the path to eventually legalization. In a paper published in Open Medicine, an international, peerreviewed medical journal, Dr. Perry Kendall and his Nova Scotia counterpart Dr. Robert Strang endorsed taxing and regulating cannabis as an effective way to improve health and safety in Canada. “There is clear evidence to demonstrate that the so-called war on drugs has not achieved its stated objectives of reducing rates of drug use or drug availability,” said Kendall, who co-authored of the paper with Dr. Evan Wood. Colleen Flanagan/ THE NEWS

See Legalize, p11 Mark Joinson is president of the Always Growing Green Society, which runs the Taggs dispensary in Maple Ridge.

Penny dumped in ’12 budget Old Age Security change shelved until 2023 by P hi l M e l nych uk staff reporter

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ping the penny from production. One reason, it costs 1.6 cents to produce and it buys only a twelfth of what it used to. About time, says Fay Arnold, a Maple Ridge senior who used to work in a bank and as a waitress. “It’s a nuisance,” she said while waiting to get her hair done. “We don’t need the penny.” She wasn’t as happy, though, with other parts of federal finance. Seniors are still struggling with meagre pensions, women in particular. Arnold

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scrapes by on a minimum Canada pension along with Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement of just more than $500 a month each. Kamp “How can you possibly live on $1,200 a month? “There’s an awful lot of seniors

living by themselves, women especially, that are having an awfully hard time of it.” However, pensioners for the next decade at least, escaped any big changes. The eligibility age to collect Old Age Security won’t begin to change to 67 until 2023, leaving the younger generation stuck with collecting at a later age. “If you were born in 1958 or later, this will affect you, but not before that,” explained local MP Randy Kamp. See Budget, p4

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Head, heart, hands and health S tor y & photos by Colleen Flanagan

adine Laity flops down on her knees. Her worn jeans are tucked into green-bottomed Wellies. Two thick mudcoloured hoodies protect her from the late winter chill. A single long braid hangs down to the middle of her back, from underneath an oversized black baseball cap that shields her eyes from the sun as she pulls open the yellow tape measure and stretches it to the ground.

Her older brother, Jeremy, 14, holds securely onto the purple plastic calf halter that surrounds an amber and white snout, the rope hugging the bottom of the calf’s eyes before encircling the back of the its head. Two oversized ears stick out, as if on springs, one bearing a stark black and white tag, No. 914. Valentine, born on Feb. 14, stands obediently outside the red and white barn, staring straight ahead. Nadine, 9, records Valentine’s height, from the bottom of the hoof to the base of a level that her father, Matthew Laity, holds across the top of the calf’s back. Then the level is rotated so it runs along the length of Valentine’s back to measure the straightness of the backbone. Just two weeks old, Valentine weighs 114 pounds and is 30.5 inches tall. Nadine and Jeremy are members of the Golden Ears 4-H Community Club, in the dairy division. Members meet once a month at the Laity’s historic farm on 123rd Avenue in Maple Ridge to measure and track their animal’s growth. “You measure the height from the bottom of the ﬁrst foot to the shoulder, called the withers. And then we measure around the barrel,” said Jeremy, indicating the area around the calf’s chest, right behind the front legs and around the back. “That is called the heart girth. And you measure that in inches.” Then there is a special tape that measures in pounds instead of inches and by measuring the same area you can tell the calf’s weight. The height of the calf is important. “You can’t have the cow looking silly,” said Jeremy. “You don’t want this little kid with a mammoth cow, you don’t want a huge kid with a little cow. You just want a cow that looks good with its handler. “One that will look good on you come show time.” In anticipation of the end of the season fairs, calves are chosen with prudence. “You look for the kid’s height and then you try and ﬁnd a calf that will be the right height for the kid,” said Jeremy. “So, for me, I look for a calf that was born

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Members of the Golden Ears 4-H dairy club (from left): Aimee Tjernagel, Flora Lake, Jeremy Laity, Emily Leo, Lauren Kozol and Nadine Laity; (below, left to right) Matthew Laity helps Flora Lake measure the girth of her calf, Eclipse; Aimee Tjernagel records the measurements and weight of her calf, Brooke.

around October or September, ’cause by the time we show them at the Maple Ridge fair, it will be at the right place on me.” “Well, I was looking for like a pretty little one,” Nadine said of her calf Valentine. “So, January or February, so she was born February 14, and she has good legs. She’s built straight and strong.” Now that the dairy children have chosen their calves, once a month they will record their measurements and weight in journals until the end of the season at the end of August. This year is the ﬁfth year for the Golden Ears 4-H Community Club that was started by Deanna and Matthew Laity. There are 20 members of the ﬁve-yearold club, including nine who are new to 4-H (head, heart, hands, and health), itself a 100-year-old organization. Only two members of the local club actu-

ally live on a farm. “There was a need to start it,” Deanna said of the club. “It is a community club, so it’s not just for the large animals. You know, we’ve had other projects, like cooking and gardening and there’s also self-determined projects.” They wanted a club that bridged the urban-rural boundary – one that becomes more blurred every year with sprawling housing developments. For the Laity family, 4-H is a natural fit. Nadine and Jeremy are the great-great grandchildren of Algernon Laity, the son of John Henry Laity, who settled in Maple Ridge in 1879 and started Brookfield Farm with dairy cows and prize cattle, as well as sheep and district’s first silo. Matthew and Deanna Laity now help run Brookfield Farm. Jeremy has been participating in 4-H clubs

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for six years, while this is the first year Nadine will have an animal project. Until now, she has been a member of the Cloverbuds, a division of the 4-H club for six- to eight-year-olds, in which they learn about all about 4-H and go on field trips. This year the club has five divisions: dairy, outdoor living, foods or cooking, sheep, and Cloverbuds. “This year one of their things is sheep, so they will go and visit some new lambs, and they are doing bees, so they are probably going to go to Dr. Bees in Pitt Meadows,” Deanna said of the Cloverbuds. Nadine is looking forward to preparing her calf for the upcoming fairs. The cows will be judged on how they are expected to produce milk. “You want a deeper calf and a longer calf. Like the deeper the calf the more food they can hold to produce milk, generally,” Jeremy said. See 4H, p4

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Budget from front Starting next year, people can also defer collecting their OAS for ﬁve years so that by the time they do start receiving, they’ll get a fatter cheque. There are no tax increases in the budget which forecasts a deﬁcit of $1.3 billion in 2014, then returning to a $3 billion surplus by 2015. “I think it’s a responsible budget. It takes a forward look.” One highlight in the budget are several steps designed to encourage innovation such as more money for research and development. Absent from the budget are policy documents spelling

out changes to the Fisheries Act, removing habitat protection from the act. Word of a leaked document indicating that stirred up controversy, including local environmental groups opposed to any such change. “That’s why you shouldn’t believe everything you see in a leaked document,” Kamp said. However, the government could still make changes to the act later, though he had no timeline. According to the Wilderness Committee however, followup legislation to budget will weaken the environmental assessment process. “The budget includes major

cuts to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and eliminates the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy,” says a release. It says the changes are aimed to speed up approval of the Enbridge pipeline from Edmonton to Kitimat. The eco-energy retroﬁt program was also dumped. But that was only a temporary part of the Economic Action Plan, said Kamp. Former NDP candidate Craig Speirs said Canada is losing manufacturing jobs because the government is in a rush “to become a petroleum state. “We can’t depend on the tar sands to bail us out. It’s not going to work.” Pension cuts are needed to pay for the tax breaks to corporations, he said.

‘Like, spotless’ 4H from p3 But, the cows are also judged on presentation. “It gets a little anxious, yeah,” said Jeremy. “Because we wake up at normally about three in he morning the day of because the shows are normally around 10 o’clock. And we bathe them. We make sure they are all clean then we dry them. And then we fancy them up before the show.” The ears are cleaned using baby wipes, and the hooves are polished. Using a blow dryer, the hair along the back of the calf is blown upwards and trimmed with scissors until it is perfectly straight like a ruler across. “By the end they are, like, spotless. It’s actually kind of incredible. They are cleaner than us,” said Jeremy.

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Fitness guidelines given for ‘early years’ E world making it tougher to kids to stay healthy by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter See Johnny play on his iPad while Billy watches a movie on his laptop. See their dog Spot, run, alone – because the kids don’t feel like chasing him. In an attempt to counter the growing amount time kids spend in front of a screen, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology wants children, toddlers in particular, to move more and sit less, and this past week released what it says are the ﬁrst guidelines for the “early years.” Local recreation leaders know about the challenge of trying to balance the allure of cyberspace with the physical activity needed for kids to grow up healthy. One of the complications, though, is that computers now are following the kids outside – smart phones and iPods. Eight years ago, parents were being warned to keep their kids’ computers in a visible part of the house, said Tony Cotroneo, Maple Ridge’s recreation manager for youth and neighbourhood services. “There’s clearly an effect with screen time because screen time is so mobile now. “They’re stopping an activity to check their texts. There’s such an addiction – to that instant messaging.” Somehow, though, kids seem to be ﬁnding time to stay both wired and active. Drop-in sessions at the youth centre are full most nights of the week, with kids even paying the small charge on skateboard nights, while enrolment in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in organized outdoor winter sports such as soccer is virtually the same in 2011 – at 7,700 children – compared to three years ago. “We’re seeing an increase in activity in children, but we’re also seeing an increase in screen time,” added Wendy McCormick, recreation director with the district. A parks and leisure services survey from 2011 shows 84 per cent of school-aged children spent daily time in front of the computer or TV screen, up by two per cent from three years ago. The same survey

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There are numerous local activities, like soccer camp, for children to stay active. showed that the average amount of exercise was about a half hour, ﬁve days of the week, in all types of activity – walking, cycling, swimming or skating. Cotroneo says he can’t say from his own observations if kids are becoming more unhealthy, but data shows that. “Generally, kids are eating unhealthier.” A major tactic to keeping kids healthy is to offer them a chance just to do what they’ve always done: play outside. The SchoolYard, the skateboard park at Thomas Haney secondary, allows that because kids of any age can show

up at any time and play around on their bikes, rollerblades and skate boards. “It’s about introducing people to activity in a non-competitive atmosphere,” he says. The beauty of those facilities is that kids often get there by using the same rollerblades, skateboard or bike they’ll use at the facility. According to the guidelines announced (Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for the Early Years), kids between one and four years old should get three hours of activity a day. They just have to be moving.

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A gift for them The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology wants children to move more and sit less, essentially, so they won’t become fat. The group wants them to grow up healthy and this past week released what it says are the first guidelines for the “early years.” Not surprisingly, they call for less screen time – TV, laptops, iPods and smart phones. No doubt, kids today spend a lot of time staring a such screens – watching videos and playing games, browsing and texting. But many are also very active – walking to and from school, playing hockey, soccer, baseball, lacrosse or rugby, taking part in track and field, martial arts or dance. They ride bikes, roller blade and skate board. They stroll the streets with friends. Still, many are overweight. The main reason isn’t such much screen time as it is what they put into their bodies: sugar and fat. And it’s not just pizza and pop, hamburgers and fries, chips, donuts or cookies. Socalled sport drinks can contain as much sugar as a slushee. Specialty coffees and hot chocolate are also loaded with calories, as is a bagel with cream cheese. We consume such products despite healthy eating programs devised and promoted by our provincial government, even though we know better. We do so out of convenience, and because many items that aren’t healthy taste good. So have a little, not a lot, and not often. Families are busy, but still have time to shop. So don’t buy a big bag of chips, or a flat of pop, Buy more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Grow lettuce and berries out a pots on your back porch. Turn off the TV, the video game console, take away the iPods and cell phones, cook and eat together, as a family, even if only once or twice a week. It’s a good habit to get into, as is going for a walk, or gardening, cleaning the house. People are busy, but they can also be lazy. Start by setting a good example for your kids, and hopefully they’ll develop the healthy habits the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology so desires for them. All it takes it will. Consider it a gift – their health. – The News

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ig and turkey farmers experience regular boom and bust cycles of raising too many animals and getting low prices, or too few with high prices. With all of our computer databanks, one would expect the marketing boards Health Care to do a better job balancing supply and Marco Terwiel demand. But if the marketing boards of pigs and turkeys would compare themselves with the human resource management of health care personnel by government and universities, then they would still be the stars of the show. We can forgive Justice Emmett Hall’s recommendation in his 1964 Medicare report to greatly expand the enrollment of future physicians to keep pace with his projected population explosion of baby boomers. Hall did not know that Dr. Gregory Pincus had been laboring away at the development of an oral contraceptive. This was at the request of Margaret Sanger, the American woman who coined the term birth control and wanted the creation of an inexpensive effective “magic pill” for women to control the frequency and number of pregnancies. The sexual revolution caused by this hormone tablet cut the birthrate by some

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20 per cent, and Hall was way off in his predictions for population growth. But, in the meantime, the medical schools kept on grinding out the many doctors meant to deal with a population growth that did not materialize. By 1980, the governments were facing a glut of physicians. Here in B.C., the government imposed a restriction on the numbers of new doctors who could open a practice in ‘over-doctored’ areas, such as the Lower Mainland and Victoria. It was paradise for both doctors and patients alike. No waiting for appointments, no long wait lists for surgeries, plenty of work for all health care personnel, since the service was free for the patients. When anything is ‘free,’ it does something to the mentality of the consumer and the availability of no-cost health care is no exception. As a result, the cost of health care increased steeply and all the provincial and territorial health ministries got together and miraculously agreed to commission two UBC health economists, Barer and Stoddard, to produce a comprehensive review of issues and policy options for an adequate supply of medical services for Canadians at an affordable cost. By 1991, they had produced a 355 page report with 53 recommendations for an integrated health care system. They cautioned the various governments to abstain from “cherry picking” among the recommendations, because that could easily do more harm than good. Politicians being politicians, ignored this

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advice and just picked the one recommendation that promised to save the most money. Admissions to medical school were cut by some 10 per cent (310 seats nationwide) in the hope to reduce health-care costs. Our political masters are conditioned to do mainly short-term thinking and they ignored any of the questions of the medical establishment what the long-term consequences of this rather drastic cut in the supply of new physicians would be. The idea that convinced them to go ahead with preventing many hundreds of qualiﬁed Canadian students to enter the medical schools was that every physician costs the system more than just his or her professional income. Doctors order tests and other investigations, admit patients to hospitals and perform expensive surgeries, prescribe costly medications, create much work for allied health professionals – such as physiotherapists, dietitians, laboratory and imaging technicians – all adding to the health care bill. The simple-minded bureaucrats and their political bosses thought that if you have fewer doctors, the whole system would be a lot less expensive. They never considered that all the people who work in the health care system do this because there are millions of Canadians who fall ill, get into accidents, suffer heart attacks or strokes, develop arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and a host of other ailments that do not go away by themselves. See Health Care, p7

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online comments • Val Patenaude · museum director at Maple Ridge Historical Society: Re: School events already cancelled (mapleridgenews.com). I think this is a terrible decision which will have very serious consequences for teachers. They need to give a rethink to what “volunteer” means. People volunteer by choice and their commitment is to the people and the activity they engage in. There is no employer involved. This will only hurt students and lose teachers whatever shreds of professionalism they have left. • Andrea Lister: Re: School events already cancelled (mapleridgenews.com). I agree, it is either volunteer work - meaning an individual decision - or it is part of your job and negotiated as such. Pretty much everyone I know with a salaried job puts in extra hours that they are not compensated for nor is that time acknowledged. A teacher’s job is not equivalent to a factory job but the union rhetoric does not reflect that difference.

Managing pigs and turkeys Health Care from p6 Just because there may be fewer doctors, people do not postpone accidentally breaking their hips or putting off getting a heart attack. Despite of the temporary cuts, it was a surprise to find that the number of doctors per 10,000 population remained about the same. Some of that is due to the fact we imported more MDs from other countries. Yet people started to have trouble finding a family doctor and the waits for specialist appointments and surgeries grew longer. There are several reasons for this. One is the feminization of health care. The majority of new MDs are female generally they take more time off and work fewer hours, especially when still young and have chosen to raise children. Another reason is that younger male doctors also do not wish to work the ridiculously long hours their older counterparts used to put in. Furthermore, the health care technology has exploded and many new and fabulous services are now available. All these require highly trained physicians. It is not unusual to need a team of close to 20 people to do a heart transplant. Because the politicians felt the heat of the perceived shortage, they expanded medical school enrolment from 1,577 to 2,506 per year around the year 2000. Now we are starting to see the beginnings of a glut again in certain specialties and in the next few years that surplus will change a lot of things for doctors and patients alike. I wonder why is it so difficult in this day and age of computers and data processing for those responsible to manage the health care system to get their act together and figure out how many of what specialty we need and when and where they are needed? Are we really no better managing looking after patients as we are raising the right number of pigs and turkeys? Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

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t’s all about the students — as long as those students maintain their needs and interests between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Not only will the latest job-action stunt by the Kamloops-Thomp- Commentary Christopher Foulds son Teachers’ Association hurt students – and only students – it wipes out any advantage teachers may have gained from the provincial government’s ridiculous offer to pay teachers for having more students in their classrooms. The KTTA has decided its teachers in Kamloops and the region will no longer coach sports teams after hours. They will no longer gather before or after school to have kids practise their instruments or go through drama rehearsal. They will not supervise in the schoolyard during lunch hour and they will not meet after-hours with students to plan once-in-a-lifetime graduation ceremonies. Oh, and it’s all about the students, of course. KTTA president Jason Karpuk is aware this latest job action will have an impact on students. However, he said, “the kids will suffer under Bill 22,” the law that imposed a coolingoff period, mandated the appointment of a mediator and extended the particulars of the previous contract between the teachers’ union and Victoria.

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Masked man robs Maple Ridge pawn shop hooded sweatshirt, black jogging pants and white running shoes.

A man wearing a mask robbed a pawn shop in Maple Ridge Tuesday evening. The man entered Common Exchange Pawn Brokers on Lougheed Highway near 224th Street around 4:45 p.m. He pepper sprayed one employee in the face and smashed a glass display unit to steal jewelry from within. Vic Howes was shopping for tools inside the pawn shop when the thief burst in. Howes grabbed two drill motors and used them to hit at the thief. “I got him square in the back with one,” said Howes. The thief tried to pepper spray Howes, who managed to hit him on the head before he fled. The Maple Ridge fire department tended to the store

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Two women were arrested by police in Maple Ridge on Monday after being caught on camera breaking into a house. Ridge Meadows RCMP were alerted to the break-in just before 2 a.m. by the home owner, who was watching the crime in progress on a home surveillance system. A dog handler from the RCMP Lower Mainland District’s Police Dog Services assisted local Mounties, who arrested the women on the property, located in the 25800 block of 102 Avenue. A car with stolen property inside was also found at the scene. The women, aged 50 and 40, have since been released from custody.

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seen in previous years, says Murray. “We are in sound financial shape,” he said, “We’ll definitely be bringing back budget that will be balanced.” Last year, the local school district had to grapple with a $2.2 million deficit. In order to balance the budget, the district enacted more than 40 cost-saving measures, including increasing class sizes, cutting special education funding, restructuring the district’s elementary band program, and implementing a two-week spring break. In 2009, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Board of Education voted to close Mt. Crescent and Riverside elementary schools in an effort to save $900,000 annually. Murray said it is too early in the budget process to say where budget cuts, if any, will be made. “We have been advised by staff that... there will be considerably less of an adjustment than last year when we had to find $2 million,” he said.

Helping to soften the blow from the district’s declining enrollment will be $700,000 in new money as a result of the provincial government’s Bill 22. School trustees will be voting on the district’s preliminary budget at the end of June. However, as is the case every school year, should enrollment fall further than expected in September, the district may have to scramble to make cuts to balance their budget. However, the tide appears to be turning in the decade-long trend of declining enrollment. “We expect that to ﬁnally level off in the next few years,” he said. However, it could be 2020 until student enrollment reaches 2010 levels, according to staff. School District No. 42 will holding a public feedback forum April 23 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary School, allowing parents to have a say in what they would like included in the budget. Speciﬁcally, the dis-

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Maple Ridge This Month SPOTLIGHT ON: Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 21 Earth Day is also a Birthday! On Saturday, April 21, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society marks its 40th Anniversary at the biggest Earth Day Celebration Maple Ridge has ever seen…and YOU are invited!

INFORMED April 2012 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Come out to the ACT and Memorial Peace Park from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and enjoy roving entertainers, ﬂash mobs, electric vehicles, bikes, crafts, booths, animals and the ﬁrst Farmers Market of the year. The Market’s famous Sizzlin’ Smokey Dogs will be on hand along with your favourite vendors of pies, cookies, bread and more! For more information please check the Haney Farmers Market website at haneyfarmersmarket.org.

Monday, April 2 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

For kids there will also be a variety of activities that include urban nature hikes, crafts, the ﬁrst Green Baby Disco and an Earth Day Freecycle – a way to reduce, reuse and recycle your children’s gently used books, toys and clothes while walking away with some new ones. From nature and the outdoors to green innovations and technology, this event truly has something for everyone. So on April 21, come on out and celebrate all things green.

Monday, April 16 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

For more information, visit the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s website at rmrecycling.org.

Tuesday, April 24 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 17 7:00 pm Public Hearing, Council Chambers

Monday, April 30 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

INVOLVED: It’s Earth Hour Darkness puts a spotlight on climate change

Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page.

Turn off your lights for one hour on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 8:30 pm, and join the District of Maple Ridge to show your support for ﬁghting climate change by participating in Earth Hour 2012. We encourage all individuals, schools, businesses and organizations to join millions of Canadians who participate in this worldwide symbolic event. Earth Hour is a one hour lights out event, organized by the World Wildlife Fund that mobilizes millions of people worldwide to show support for action on climate change. Earth Hour is designed to help show people how they can be part of the climate solution and that every day actions can add up to make a real difference. Be part of the solution. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit the Earth Hour website at earthhour.org.

Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

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Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the bottom left of the home page.

INFORMED: Easter Hours

2012 Spring Chipping Information

Municipal Hall: Good Friday, Friday April 6, Closed Easter Monday, Monday April 9, Closed

We know it may be hard to believe, but Spring is here! Folks will soon be tidying up their yards and gardens in preparation for all that nice weather coming our way. In partnership with the District, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society administers the Spring and Fall Brush Chipping Program for Maple Ridge residents. The purpose of the program is to provide an alternative to burning this material.

Leisure Centre: Good Friday, April 6, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, April 7, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm Sunday, April 8, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Easter Monday, April 9, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Greg Moore Youth Recreation Centre: Regular Hours - Open from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The program includes pick up and disposal of tree and shrub branches up to a total volume of 3 cubic metres (3 feet x 3 feet x 9 feet). Branches may be up to 150mm (6 inches) in diameter. No construction waste, building materials, stumps, leaves, vines such as blackberries, bamboo, root balls, or household waste will be permitted. Place your branches at the roadside adjacent to your property by the set-out deadline for your area. The set-out deadlines are: • Tuesday, April 10 for Maple Ridge residents who live WEST of 224 Street • Monday, April 23 for Maple Ridge residents who live EAST of 224 Street.

Tuesday, April 10 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers

Fire Hall No. 1 Administrative Office: Good Friday, Friday April 6, Closed Easter Monday, Monday April 9, Closed

Items placed at the curb not covered by the program or excess volume of material will not be picked up. No late set-outs or oversized piles will be accepted!

RCMP - Police Services Administrative Office: Good Friday, Friday April 6, Closed Saturday, April 7, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday, April 8, Closed Easter Monday, April 9, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

For more information, phone Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545, or click on “ResidentsServices-Brush Chipping” at the District of Maple Ridge website at mapleridge.ca.

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Mediator named in teacher dispute Charles Jago bound by ‘net zero’ wage mandate by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Former University of Northern B.C. president Charles Jago has been appointed to mediate the dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the bargaining agent for the province’s 60 school districts. Education Minister George Abbott announced Jago’s appointment Wednesday. Abbott said his staff inquired about two senior judges suggested by the BCTF as possible mediators for the long-running dispute, but both are still serving and are not available. Abbott said Jago is bound to seek a settlement within the terms of the government’s “net zero” wage mandate, which has been the basis for 130 settlements with public sector unions. But other than that, Jago has a “quite unrestricted mandate” to ﬁnd com-

mon ground in other issues. Jago’s mandate is deﬁned by the legislation passed to end the BCTF strike and work-to-rule action and impose a six-month cooling-off period. It includes class size and composition, the division of issues between local and provincial bargaining, teacher performance evaluation, “alignment of professional development with teaching needs” and “scheduling and selection of teachers suited to student needs.” Jago has until the end of June to work with the union and the employers’ association, and then he

year contract be put in place from the expiry of the earlier contract last spring to June, 2013. In a conference call from Prince George, Jago said he is hopeful he can make progress if both sides are willing to work on solutions. Even a two-year freeze Jago on total compensation leaves room to ﬁnd money for wage increases, he said. Jago said he was involved with faculty negotiations at UNBC and a previous university

Susan Lambert told reporters the union will participate in the mediation, but she is concerned about Jago’s lack of labour relations experience, and also two donations of $500 each Jago made to the B.C. Liberal Party. is to make recommendations for a settlement whether there is agreement or not. The legislation requires that a two-

post in Ontario, but he has no previous experience as a mediator. He is being paid $2,000 a day, which Abbott said

is a standard rate for mediators in large labour disputes. BCTF president Susan Lambert told reporters the union will participate in the mediation, but she is concerned about Jago’s lack of labour relations experience, and also two donations of $500 each Jago made to the B.C. Liberal Party. Jago said the payments were on behalf of a golf foursome that took part in two party fundraising tournaments, for which he was reimbursed by other players. His policy as a university president was not to donate to any political party, he said. Lambert also questioned a report on education Jago wrote for the governmentappointed B.C. Progress Board in 2006. That report recommended closer interaction between secondary schools and post-secondary institutions, with “priority attention” to promoting trades training.

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he origin of April Fool’s Day has been lost in the antiquity of time. The earliest recorded association between April 1st and foolishness can be found in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales written in 1392. There is no reliable source that tells us when and where the observance of this lighthearted fool’s day began. I was surprised, however, to discover the wide range of countries that recognize and celebrate this day of jokes and foolishness – Canada, the U.K., Cypress, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, U.S.A., Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Italy, South Korea, France. The day is also called All Fool’s Day. We may all have fallen victim to an April Fool’s joke or prank, but none of us like to be the object

of the absurd or be designated as the fool of the day, humiliated by some stupid word or act. But is it possible that we are really real fools? Was the elf Puck right when in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream he surmised, “What fools these mortals be”? There is no question but that some people are fools – real fools. King Saul of Israel awakened one morning and opined, “I have played the fool, I have acted foolishly, I have acted like a fool and have erred greatly.” King David lamented over the death of Abner who had pledged to help make him king over all Israel. Abner had fallen into a trap set by his enemies and though he could have escaped he was murdered and David lamented, saying, “Should Abner die as a

“There is no God.” fool dies?” From a Biblical Jesus told a parable perspective, the man of a rich man whose is a fool who buildings orders his bulged with own life, does the products his own thing of his land. and gives no The man thought to his resolved to eternal future tear down and to God his barns and Almighty. build larger The wise ones to store man, then, his grain and is the man goods. And he who believes said, “I will Acts of Faith in God, loves say to my soul, Eddie Bradley him, serves, Soul, you have knows him ample goods and is accountable to laid up for many years; him. relax, eat, drink, be We know God in the merry.” person of His Son Who But God said to him, died for our sins and “Fool! This night your was buried and rose souls is required to you, and the things you again that we can have our sins forgiven and have prepared, whose become His child. will they be?” Prior to being slain So is the one who on Jan. 28, 1956 at 28 lays up treasures for years of age (along himself and is not rich with four fellow mistoward God.” (Luke sionaries) by the Auca 12:19-21 ESV) Indians, whom he Twice the Psalmsought to win to Christ, ist David wrote: “The Jim Elliot wrote, “He fool says in his heart, is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Is your’s the life of a fool or the life of the wise?

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Hookey from p23 As the aging population increases, it’s my feeling this has the potential to become a much more common problem. Rather than place relatives in the position of making subjective decisions, or nondecisions, perhaps the use of technology, in the form of simulators, should become part of the licensing process. An aging driver would be required, annually, to pass a test in such a simulator that would determine if the reaction time and appropriate decision-making abilities reached a speciﬁc threshold to be considered safe on the roads. As much as we all wish to maintain driving independence, there has to be a limit, and a process, to ensure that our desires do not pose a threat to the safety of others. Graham Hookey writes about education, parenting and eldercare (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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Camellias and a local cup of tea Y

ou may not realize it, but that cup of tea you enjoy in the morning is actually the steeped leaves of Camellia sinensis and all green, white and black teas are derived from the same species, but are processed differently. Surprisingly, Pitt Meadows is at the Gardening epicenter of tea culture in Canada, with Piroche Mike Lascelle Plants introducing both Camellia sinensis ‘Teabreeze’ (1989 / Zone 6) and ‘Blushing Maiden’ (1992 / Zone 6-7), and another local wholesale nursery poised to bring us ‘Sochi Tea Seedling’ (derived from the northernmost tea plantations in Russia) in spring 2013. There’s even a young tea plantation called Teafarm (www.teafarm.ca) in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley that will hopefully be harvesting B.C.’s first commercial tea crop soon. You may be surprised to learn that a few gardeners just south of the border (Bellingham, Washington) have been picking their own tea for quite some time now, but are only able harvest the first flush of young leaves due to our cooler temperatures.

Surprisingly, Pitt Meadows is at the epicenter of tea culture in Canada. For us staunch coffee drinkers, there are also many garden-worthy ornamental Camellias, and probably the least known of these are camellia sasanqua or winter camellias. Despite their delicate appearance, they are actually hardier than the more commonly planted camellia japonica, and some of them are quite fragrant. Many of these have lax branching habits (‘Yuletide’ being an exception) and are best trained espalier-style on a trellis support, but the late fall through winter, blooms are a welcome sight in our gloomy gardens. A few locally grown cultivars include ‘Jean May’ (fragrant double pale pink), ‘Kanjiro’ (semi-double rose-pink), ‘Apple Blossom’

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(From left) Camellia x williamsii ‘Debbie’; Camellia japonica ‘Tom Knudsen’; Camellia x williamsii ‘Jury’s yellow’. (fragrant single white with pink edges), ‘Yuletide’ (single red), ‘White Doves’ (fragrant semi-double white) and ‘Chansonette’ (double pink). Which brings us to the large-ﬂowering spring blooming types, which include those derived from camellia japonica and hybrid forms lumped under the heading of Camellia x williamsii. Generally speaking, these are tall, freestanding evergreen shrubs that prefer evenly moist acid soils that drain freely. Another important consideration when choosing a planting site is to avoid an eastern exposure that receives early morning sun, as the ﬂower buds chilled by night frosts can heat up too quickly, and the constant expansion and contraction causes the buds to drop. Similarly, foundation beds with large roof overhangs can be problematic, as the soil below can get quite dry (if it isn’t watered) and the camellia will drop its buds in response to the drought stress. That being said, these are a good shrub choice to anchor the corner of a fence line, screen a neighbor’s wayward view or plant at either side of the house to soften its appearance and transition into the garden. The ultimate height can vary and you

Now that you have most of the growing basics, it’s time to recommend a few varieties – a few common but well-deserving cultivars: • Camellia x williamsii ‘Debbie’ – Prolific peony-form blooms of deep pink; • Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’ – Deep red semi-double flowers with contrasting golden stamens; • Camellia x williamsii ‘Jury’s Yellow’ – Anemone-form blooms with pure white petals surrounding creamy-yellow petaloids; • Camellia japonica ‘Tom Knudsen’ – A sturdy cultivar with dark red peony-form blooms; • Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Jewel’ – White peony-form flowers flushed with pink.

can control it to some degree with pruning, but expect an average mature size of about three to four metres high (with pruning) and slightly shorter (two to three metres) for compact varieties like ‘Betty Ridley.’ Regular pruning should be done immediately after flowering, removing overly leggy branches and those showing signs of winter damage. For those of you with huge overgrown specimens that require drastic pruning, you can do a rejuvenation prune down to bare stems in early spring, just as the new growth is initiated. However, it will take some time (two years on average) to get your dense form back. Fertilize (using a rhododendron and azalea fertilizer) in spring after flowering and again if necessary in early summer. For container grown (camellias grow well in pots) specimens, I would use a slow-release 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 (in April), which supplies nutrients every time you water and is expended by the fall. Speaking of watering, since camellias are shallow-rooted, it is very important that you water during those summer dry spells or you’ll end up with few flowers and leaf scorch.

Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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2 bedroom, 2 bathroom granite counter tops, in suite laundry plus storage, great location. 2 underground parking spots, plus storage locker.

Luke

Bob Terepocki

Corner Unit w/Greenbelt

604-790-2345

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We Never Stop Moving www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com www coldwellbankermapleridge coldwellban ld llb k l id com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

TRI-TEL REALTY

Don Schmidt

www.donschmidt.ca

3 Acre Building Site

8 New Lots For Sale!

Located on the 25600 block of 112th Avenue. Approx 256 x 526’ with city water. Private location with creek on West side & municipal property on East. $ Offered at

8 RS1B lots available in Albion area backing onto acreage property and across from Samuel Robertson School. Building permits available in May. One lot accommodates triple garage. $ Starting from

with terms available. See realtor for details

Call for your lot layout drawing. Terms available.

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

Bonnie Telep works for you! Paying High Interest Rates on Your Credit Card!

279,800

604-467-9300

Fraserview Village

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

Deb Hogarth

S E R V I C E

604-467-9300 *OAC - Rates subject to change. Certain conditions apply.

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399,800

604-467-9300

U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

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Open Sunday 2-4

Main Floor Master Bdrm This 12 unit 55+ townhouse complex is part of Fraserview Village with access to pool, exercise facilities and potential RV rental spaces. Main floor living includes 2 bedrooms (master with ensuite), living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry. Den/office loft up and part basement, finished with large rec room and loads of storage.

#11 - 11485 - 227th St., Maple Ridge

U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

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

604-467-9300

Heart of Pitt Meadows TOP FLOOR unit with view to the north west from the large PRIVATE sundeck accessed from the master and the living rm, high vaulted ceiling, gas ﬁreplace, both bdrms are good size, in-suite laundry and storage, 2 parking stalls, bike room, storage locker.

399,000

• 1.03 acres backing onto acreage • House needs TLC, great project home • 3091 sq. ft. bsmt entry • 5 bdrms, rec rm, solarium

798,888

kbrack@shaw.ca

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

www.ralphtelep.com

Great Location!

• 4369 sq. ft. 2 storey with full bsmt • Spectacular views from mts to cypress bowl • 11 ft ceiling, great rm & kitch • Granite counters, glass tile backsplash

22815-126B Ave., Maple Ridge $

679,900 Inc HST

• 3400 sq. ft. ﬁnished • 2 bedroom legal suite down • Guest rm with full ensuite • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

5 BRAND NEW HOMES 13619 McKercher Dr., M.R. $

799,000

• High end home with views of Golden Ears Mtns and valley below • 2 storey with full unﬁn bsmt • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • 50 year roof • Quality ﬁnishings

23942 Dewdney Trk Rd., M.R. $

429,900 Inc HST

• Living/family rm • Computer niche • 3 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • Double garage • Close to schools, shopping, park & transit

Great unit with rare DOUBLE garage, 3 oversized bdrms, study/computer area up, 3 baths, laundry upstairs, living rm has open 17’ ceilings, gas f/p, kitchen and family rm look out to the good sized yard backing creek/greenbelt, very well looked after complex.

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

Reduced $10,000

13611 Birdtail., Maple Ridge

396,000

Showroom Condition

24353 - 110st Ave., M.R.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

9940 - 272nd., Maple Ridge

269,900

Private corner lot, covered deck with gas hookup for Bbq, 4 bdrms, 4 baths, 3 levels, over 2400 sq.ft. 9’ ceiling on main, bayed out windows in living rm and master bdrm, open kitchen, detached over size single garage with lane access.

THE

& Associates

tpassley@yahoo.com

Kim Fabbro

415,000

www.kevinbrack.ca

Terry Passley TRI-TEL REALTY

369,800

• 1,465 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 7,600 sq. ft. lot • New roof • Original hardwood ﬂoors

11841 Hawthorne St., Maple Ridge

Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

New Listing

499,800

Located On Quiet Street! • 1,900 sq. ft. • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths

• 1 bdrm suite • Fenced yard • 4,600 sq. ft. lot

20124 Ashley Cr., M.R.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Ground Floor Unit! • 1,260 sq ft • 2 bdrms + den • 2 full baths, New ﬂooring • New H/W tank, painted • NO STAIRS! $ 299,800 • Walk to amenities #30 - 19160 - 119 Avenue, Pitt Meadows

Reduced $10,000

269,800

Like New! • 1119 sq. ft. corner unit • Beautiful open plan

• 2 bdrms 2 baths • Deck overlooking courtyard • Underground pkg

#201 - 22150 Dewdney, M.R.

New Listing

12652 - 228 St., Maple Ridge $

569,900 Inc HST

• 1925 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

589,800

359,800

219,800

2 Bedroom Mortgage Helper!

Lowest Priced 2 Bdrm in Bldg

• Over 3500 sq. ft. • 2 Storey with full • 4 bedrooms up bsmt • 2 bdrm suite • Corner lot on no • Just 5 years old thru St.

• 1065 sq. ft. • Lots of storage • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Great location • Underground • Easy commute to parking Vancouver

24030 - 113A Ave., M.R.

#305 - 12464 - 191B St., P.M.

Private Location • 1,690 sq. ft. 2 storey • 5 bedrooms • 7,200 sq. ft. lot

• Extensive reno’s • Private master suite • Two wired sheds

20295 Lorne Ave., M.R.

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TRAVIS FRANKLIN

BRENDA EXNER Experience working for you since 1980

604 603 8043 604-603-8043

Residential & Commercial Real Estate

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Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net OPEN SAT 12-3

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549,900

• • • •

629,900

298,000

11339 DARTFORD ST.

23239 117TH AVE.

TRADITIONAL LAYOUT

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD • • • • •

Completely renovated Extensive interior ﬁnishing Roof top deck off master Loft & Nanny Suite

#38 23151 HANEY BYPASS

Brand new kitchen Stainless steel appliances 4 bdrms with open ﬂoor plan 7,798 sq. ft. lot with view of Golden Ears Walking distance to schools & town

STONEHOUSE ESTATES • • • •

MLS # V932348

MLS # V911921

3 bdrm & 2 bath Townhouse Open ﬂoor plan & 9’ ceilings Large kitchen w/oak cabinets Master has a 5 pc ensuite

COTTONWOOD VILLAGE REDUCED TO $252,500

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com 20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

OPEN SUN 2-4 PM

19-11588 232 Street, Maple Ridge End unit 1456 sq ft townhome with huge livingroom, gas FP, large country kitchen XX and 2 piece bath upstairs. Downstairs you xx will ﬁnd 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a good sized laundry room. There is a patio off the master BR and a sundeck off the kitchen. Great family complex!

MLS # V937101

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MIKE HUBER

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SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

MAPLE MEADOWS INDUSTRIAL PARK

Open Sun 1-3 PM #37-24185 106B Ave MLS# V930246 $

538,800

13762 232A Street

#13-22751 HANEY BYPASS 2 bdrm, 2 level, 3 bthrm townhome. Large mast with beautiful 4 piece ensuite & roomy walk-in closet. Rear patio overlooks greenbelt & garden area. $338,500

MLS# V937936

JOHN JOHNSON 604-727-5531

614,900

email: jj1946@shaw.ca

TEAMTELEP www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783 24650 100th Ave INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! • 6.72 acres on Southwest side of Thornhill • 2 separate homes • Overheight 3 bay shop • Tons of outside storage • Lots of potential rental income • Call today for more details!

$1,249,000

Call Dave at 604-342-0783

22986 Gilbert Dr. ONCE YOU COME IN YOU OPEN SAT 2-4 WON’T WANT TO LEAVE!

$449,900

• Less than a yr. old. Shows like new • Desirable open “Great Room” layout • Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances and granite! • Fully fenced back yard for the kids or pets • 3 large bdrms upstairs incl. large ensuite and walk in closet in master Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

24728 Kimola Drive

#24-11229 232nd St.

ANYTHING ELSE IS A COMPROMISE!

IT’S FAMILY APPROVED!

$269,900

• Great well managed family friendly complex • Huge fully fenced back yard backing onto Greenbelt • Over 1200 sq ft of living space, 2 parking spots! • Walk to schools and transportation • Why rent when you can own?! Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

23870 106th Ave. SPOIL YOURSELF! OPEN SUN 2-4

• Gorgeous home built by Georgie Award winning Falcon Homes • Over 2200 sq ft of ﬁnished living space • Over 1100 sq ft of unﬁnished basement awaiting your ideas • Open “Great Room” plan with gourmet kitchen including granite and s/s appliances • 4 large bedrooms up including deluxe ensuite in the master

$696,900 + HST

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

• 1905 square foot warehouse • Ofﬁce/bathroom in front with mezzanine above both • Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge • Large Roll up door • Unit is currently split in two so you can rent out 1/2 and use 1/2 for yourself, use the whole space, • or rent out the whole unit as it currently is. Very versatile!

$589,900

• Open plan, vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light • large decks for entertaining, backing onto greenbelt • Very clean and well kept • Gourmet kitchen with center island, s/s appliances, & tons of cupboards • Master bedroom has spa inspired ensuite and walk in closet

Offered at only $

299,000

MLS #V932395

$679,900

$369,000

Rancher Alert

Big Family Wanted

Snow bird special. Affordable 2 bedroom home with new laminate, new blinds, new hot water tank and fresh paint. Easy care private backyard. Steps to transportation and shopping. Great central location

Beautiful 2 storey home backing onto greenbelt. 5 bedrooms. Huge master with cozy gas ﬁreplace. Maple Kitchen. Finished basement. Private backyard with outdoor playground. Original show home and lovingly cared for. Super neighbourhood.

Call Brenda (604)816-6961

Al & Brenda

JENKINS

604.467.3871 www.brendajenkins.com OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

Spring is here and now is the time to sell! Call us today for your free market analysis

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“Our service will move you.”

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce 22718 Lougheed Highway

MLS #V933314

33271 - 14TH AVE, MISSON • 1540 sq ft Rancher • 3 Bed/2 Bath • Central Location • Full Crawlspace • Newer Roof, Laminate Floors • Private Backyard

12589 Bell Road

22130 River Bend

• 5 acres • Reno’d House • Huge Barn

Three bedroom home in a great family neighbourhood, close to WC Express. Master bath has been completely redone with heated slate ﬂoor and soaker tub. New roof in 2010. Large cedar deck (new in 2009) overlooks the huge and level back yard, which offers privacy and lots of room for the kids. Don’t miss this opportunity for affordable living... just $415,000! See you Sunday!

MAGGIE PRINCE 604-862-4524

MPRINCE@MACREALTY.COM

604.467.3871

• Big country kitchen • Fenced, ﬂat • 3 bdrms, 3 bath

Reduced to $764,900 W

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Brookside Realty

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME $

149,900

GOLDEN EARS PLACE $

Mission • Very private and peaceful • Over 1/3 acre in Deroche • Located close to Harrison Bay and Hemlock Valley • Lots to do - ¿shing, swimming, boating and hiking

Randy & Tracy DeLair

604-463-2991

ENJOY THE VIEW!

199,900

Maple Ridge • 3 bedrooms plus den, end unit. • Located close to schools, parks, transportation. • 3 bathrooms, laminate Àooring. • Attached 4 x 6 storage, newer roof. • 2 patio areas, fenced yard, playground and more.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

604-463-2991

219,900

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD $

Maple Ridge • • • •

Awesome 4th Àoor apartment. 2 large bedrooms. 2 full baths. Insuite laundry. Large balcony to enjoy the view of the Fraser River. • Adults 55+, small pets welcome.

WEBSTERS CORNERS

639,900

Maple Ridge • 2 storey with fully ¿nished basement with outside access. • Maple cabinets in kitchen, island, Butler’s pantry, large family room off kitchen. • 4 large bedrooms on the upper level. • Basement offers 2 bedrooms, den, family room, full cabinets for summer kitchen.

Chris Frandsen

604-467-5000

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

676,500

Maple Ridge • • • • • •

CUSTOM BUILT EAGLE RIDGE

Custom home on large 11,700 sq. ft. Surrounded by parkland. Custom construction incl. 5 bathrooms. Steam sauna, media room, games room, bar. Custom kitchen with Corian counter tops. Hot tub looks into the private forested backyard, back accent lighting in the forest.

Gina Halinda

604-467-5000

724,900

Coquitlam • Reduced $25,000. ENTERTAINERS delight, large games room or pool room? • Private yard w/gas BBQ hook-up, extra large stone patio. • Large formal living/dining room with stone feature ¿replace. • Lower level could be easily converted to large two bedroom suite. • One of the best views you’ll ¿nd sweeping mountains and city views.

Pat Drummond

604-467-5000

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398,800

#1 1850 Harbour St., Port Coquitlam This big 3 level townhouse with double garage feels like a house! Open main ďŹ&#x201A;oor w/ big kitchen. Great master suite up w/ balcony & river views. Walkout basement to fenced yard. Tons of parking!

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2 -4 PM

479,900

WILDWOOD OPPORTUNITY This clean & original house in desirable Wildwood South location is begging for a modern makeover! Priced well below recent sales, there is big upside here. Huge 8000+ sqft lot backs onto greenbelt. Excellent layout with big rooms. Easy suite potential. Seller wants quick sale. Offers!

382,900

22579 123 Ave., Maple Ridge Come see this rancher with full basement in quiet & convenient no thru road in central Maple Ridge. Complete main ďŹ&#x201A;oor renovation plus partly ďŹ nished bsmt ready for secondary suite. Finishing materials included!

538,800

IT SPARKLES This one is simply a 10 out of 10. Custom built and shows new with solid maple ďŹ&#x201A;oors and extra built in maple cabinets in living and dining areas. Fantastic covered deck off kitchen. Professionally ďŹ nished 1 bed suite down and bonus 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; crawlspace under entire basement. RV parking.

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. 11:30 AM -1:30 PM

519,900

23620 Tamarack Lane, Maple Ridge Come see for yourself this amazing and fully renovated 4 bedroom home on near 10,000 sq ft lot in desirable Tamarack location. Private landscaped back yard w/ no homes visible behind. Awesome master suite! Bonus: 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; crawlspace w/ easy access for all your storage needs.

399,900

END UNIT WITH BREATHING ROOM Hot new end unit townhome with double garage & tons of parking. Fenced yard w/ greenbelt & mountain views! Fully ďŹ nished basement with full bath. Excellent location in complex- feels wide open not boxed in. Same unit just sold at $405k. Priced to sell!

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2 -4 PM

598,000

23947 115 Ave., Maple Ridge Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a must see! Custom built home with quality ďŹ nishing throughout 3000+ sqft. Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor offers bright open kitchen & living areas + covered deck w/ mountain view. Superb 2 bed suite down is perfect for extended family. Quiet no thru road. Bonus: Triple garage & A/C.

NEW LISTING!

369,900

RENOVATE THIS RANCHER Great layout and fantastic Cottonwood location here and the best part is you can renovate to your own taste. 1280 sqft w/ 3 beds & 2 baths. Needs some cleaning, some ďŹ xing and cosmetic reno. Great potential here and sellers will look at all reasonable offers.

465,900

BACKS ON KANAKA CREEK PARK Newer basement entry with vaulted ceilings in kitchen & family room, and master suite. Rear outlook over quiet lane and treed parkland. Suite in bsmt with 1 or 2 bedrooms as you choose. Corner lot w/ tons of parking.

699,000

HORSE LOVERS DELIGHT The complete package! Very attractive and nearly square 2 acre parcel w/ gentle Southern slope & equestrian trails at your doorstep. Fenced & crossed fenced with barn and triple garage/workshop. House is bigger than it looks at 2600 sqft w/ 5 bedrooms & major updates. No disappointments!

262,500

FOXBOROUGH HILLS NEAR WCE One of the few & hard to ďŹ nd biggest units in the development with highest unit entitlement. 3 big beds up and open living & dining areas on main w/ galley kitchen. New laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oors installed on main ďŹ&#x201A;oor included. Seller wants quick sale so price is below comparables.

479,800

SUPERB WEST PITT LOCATION This gem just need a little polishing! Big and versatile 4 bedroom basement home on 188 St with views over ALR to the West. RV parking to the side and bsmt suite potential. Newer roof & fenced back yard w/ gazebo. Very quiet spot away from train and trafďŹ c. HURRY!

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209,900

With only $7,500 down you could be paying as little as $619 per month (based on a 30 year term). First time buyers pay no PST. PLUS Strata Fees will be prepaid for 1 year, a value of $3,240. PLUS $1,000 Free Legal Fee Bonus. PLUS You get a NEW kitchen, appliances, cupboards, ﬂooring, blinds and paint. Don’t wait.

219,900

28-23580 DEWDNEY TRUNK

#602-22230 NORTH AVE. PENTHOUSE– It’s a beauty • VIEWS of Fraser River, Mt. Baker • 2 bedroom, 2 washroom apt. • Plenty of cupboards & counterspace in kitchen with eating bar • High ceilings, insuite laundry, pets ok

$149,900

LEASE

• Lovely rancher style townhome • 2 bedrms, 2 bath, 50+ complex • Vaulted ceilings in the liv/ diningrooms • Covered patio, view of Golden Ears • Single carport & 2nd parking stall

Selling? Buying?

LUKE

• • • • •

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

• Recently renovated 3 bdrm / 2 bath rancher • Updated kitchen, new cabinetry, new ﬂooring • Newer roof, windows • Newer high efﬁciency furnace • Large fenced back yard • Great family neighbourhood

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•

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www.rpluke.com

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

NEW LISTING

LARGE CORNER LOT • Basement entry in the Davidson Subdivision • 3 bdrm / 3 bath / 2766 sqft • Huge deck & patio • 2 car oversized garage + extra parking • Awesome view of Golden Ears Mtn. • Only blocks to Elem. + High School

11628 RIVER WYND WEST MAPLE RIDGE

12440 202ND ST. WEST MAPLE RIDGE

9 19150 119TH AVE. MAPLE RIDGE

The summer of 2012 will be a fun time with the sparkling pool and sumptuous hot spa that comes with this 3 br, 2 bath totally renovated home set amidst a towering hedge for maximum privacy. Features new roof, windows, ﬂooring, paint and baths. You will vacation every day for the price of an ordinary home. $499,900

Season tickets to mother nature’s spectacular show. A large covered deck looks out over a private setting with the mountains as a back drop. Lots of updates in this clean 2200 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home/windows, roof, ﬂoors and RV parking complete this lovely package for $449,900

For a full body tan comes with this oversized 2 bedroom, double bath end unit in Windsor Oak. The living area, with its open concept ﬂooded with natural light, makes this a happy place to live and entertain. Features great gourmet kitchen and double garage. Don’t miss this for $308,800

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

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$489,900

494,500

LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT RANCHER?

COLLEEN

604-561-0053

$649,000 FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT PLUS GAMES ROOM

Walk to WC Express

Close toWC Express

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

$337,900

Ask Rob Jeeves

• With approx. $16,900 down on a 30 year term, you’ll pay as little $1,390 per month. PLUS prepaid Strata Fees valued at $2472 PLUS FREE Legal Fees Bonus of $1,000 • Central & convenient–steps away from retail & future Evergreen Line • 1 bedroom, 1 bath, open plan • Gas f/p, s/s appliances & granite counters Hug amenity centre • Huge

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$1600/MTH INCLUDES TRIPLE NET

• 1600 sq. ft. In Garibaldi Place • Ground ﬂoor unit • Great for ofﬁce or studio, CD588 zoning • Walking to all downtown amenities • Plenty of parking, vacant now

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 E UC

#413 101 Morrissey Rd, Port Moody

# 106 12096 222ND ST

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM

YALETOWN BLING WITHOUT THE STING

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WEST SIDE DUPLEX 21310 & 21314 - 124 Avenue $549,900 • 13,804 sq. ft. lot zoned RS1 with a legal nonconforming duplex • Each side has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom • Great area • Setting of mature evergreen trees • Near schools and transportation • Quick access to the bridges.

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National SAM awards presented to local companies

GVHBA members honoured in Quebec The Canadian Home Builders’ Association held its 69th annual convention on March 17 in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, and four Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association members were among the winners of the National SAM Awards. “The awards ... recognize outstanding performance in new homes and renovation design, innovative technology and construction techniques, and outstanding marketing and sales activities,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. Portrait Homes was the recipient of the Community Development Award, which recognizes excellent achievement

in creating an attractive, exciting and innovative community for its development Silver Ridge. Adera Development Corporation won the New Home Award for best multi-family project for zen (Salus phase C and D), while Harald Koehn Construction won a Home Renovation Award in the Any Room category. TQ Construction was also honoured with a Home Renovation Award in the Addition category. “Winning a National SAM Award is a major accomplishment within our industry,” CHBA President Ron Olson says. “Every award recognizes an outstanding success.”

Townline was nominated for Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet for its project Clayton Rise, while Boffo is nominated for Best Multi-Family Highrise Development for Jewel.

Adera is a finalist for the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction with its seven35 project in North Vancouver. The awards will be handed out on April 28.

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GVHBA announces Ovation Award nominees by Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will be giving a standing Ovation to its finalists at its third annual Ovation Awards next month, which honour excellence in new home and renovation design, construction, accessibility, sustainability, affordability, energy efficiency and heritage restoration. The list of finalists in 41 categories was released last week. Among the group is Kenorah Construction & Design, ParkLane Homes, Portrait Homes and My House Design/Build Team, among many others. “Last year, Vancouver-area homebuilders spent nearly $4 billion on home renovation, and builders started construction on 17,867 new homes,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and the GVHBA is delighted to partner with FortisBC and the Homeowner Protection Office to honour the industry’s brightest stars.” ParkLane Homes reigns as the topnominated builder, with 13 finalist nominations including Multi-Family Builder of the Year, Single-Family Builder of the Year and Best SingleFamily Detached Home: 3,000 square feet and over. The nominations are spread over several ParkLane communities, including Headwater at Bedford Landing, Time at Walnut Grove and Winchester. Portrait Homes has been nominated for seven awards, including Best SingleFamily Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet and Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet. “As a long-standing member of the GVHBA, Portrait Homes is very proud of have received these seven Ovation Award nominations,” says Vice-President of Marketing and Sales

Troy Steine. “Receiving recognition at this level would not have been made possible without the dedication and commitment from each and every one of us here on the Portrait Homes team. ... We will continually strive to improve the design and finishing of our homes, our service to our clients and our overall customer experience.” Several other builders appear among the finalists, including British Pacific Properties, Townline Group of Companies, Boffo Developments and Adera Development Corporation. British Pacific Properties was nominated for Best Single-Family Home: 3,000 square feet and over for its Highgrove – Whitby Estates showhome and Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: 2,000 square feet and over for Aerie.

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B.C. builders are garnering awards recognition from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, including Portrait Homes for its Stoneleigh at Silver Ridge project, top. ParkLane Homes is nominated for 13 awards, including Time at Walnut Grove, above, for Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet.

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Bosa legacy lives on in real estate legend’s son by Kerry Vital

Nat Bosa is a real estate legend in the Lower Mainland, and under his leadership, Bosa Development has built homes across North America. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 13 after growing up on a farm in Italy. By 16 he had dropped out of school and was framing houses in Vancouver with his brothers. By the age of 18 he was being groomed to be the foreman, but after some thought he decided to quit and form a company with his brothers instead. He has now been building homes for over 40 years, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Now, he is passing on his knowledge to his oldest son Jim, who started Appia Development in 1991. But being the president of a development company wasn’t always a dream of Jim’s. He hadn’t considered following in his dad’s footsteps until Nat asked him about developing a small project on his own after Jim was unsure of his next step while in university. “Not being one to like people who are wasting time, he presented me with an opportunity,” Jim says. “He said ‘I have a piece of property that is up for sale and I might purchase it for you if you are interested ... if you make some money you can keep the profit.’” He was responsible for hiring the architects, tradespeople and consultants, as well as designing, building and selling the development on his own. He found that he enjoyed the process, despite the long hours and incredible amount of work. “Since it was a success, Nat helped me start up what was then J+B Developments, and became Appia Developments. (He) helped me get my first project, which was a 110-unit condo development in Coquitlam,” Jim says. The company now has projects all over the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Whistler. Along the way, Nat has taught Jim a lot about building homes and taking care of customers. Jim says his best advice was “be honest, have integrity, and be fair to your customers.” A lot of thought goes into choosing the location for a Bosa or Appia development, including how popular it already is. “Always go into areas just before they wake up,” Nat says. One of his favourite areas is the Brentwood area of Burnaby, where he raised his family and his sons attended school. The Bosa Development head office is also located in the area, moving from Hastings to the

current office about 11 years ago. Nat’s latest development there is Affinity, which includes two towers, 281 condo suites, 10 city or town homes and almost an acre of garden and green space. “We choose a product which is in line with what the area is demanding ... and then take it up a notch,” Nat says, adding that “we make sure we give the customer good value for their dollar.” Jim has also built in the area, with Motif at Citi and SOLO being two recent projects. SOLO will be one of the largest developments in the area, with four residential towers totaling almost 1,400 homes, a retail and office component, and a large range of home types. The first phase is due to be launched this year. “I have every confidence in what they build,” says sales and marketing manager for Bosa Development and Appia Development Lisa Murrell. “I’ve been lucky to be with them for 15 years ... they are like family to me.” Jim is also proud of Appia’s developments, saying, “We try to incorporate innovative features into a project that will add to the community and the neighbourhood as a whole, and make it a little bit better for everyone that is going to live there.” One of Murrell’s favourite things about working with the Bosas is their sense of integrity in everything they do. This is demonstrated in every Bosa and Appia home. “The Bosa quality to me means we’ve put a little more thought into the design, the craftsmanship, the quality of the project,” says Jim. “We also respect the purchasers a little bit more and are there to help them move into the development, move into their suite, move into their new home. We’re there to help them with any issues they might have after their move-in. We’re responsible. We’re there to help you.”

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Jim Bosa, left, has learned many lessons from his dad Nat, right. Chief among them was to always keep a sense of integrity and quality in everything he does.

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We choose a product which is in line with what the area is demanding ... and then take it up a notch,” says Nat Bosa.

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Bosa Developments’ Afﬁnity, top, includes two towers and 281 units. International projects from Bosa Development include Electra, above right, and Bayside, left, both in San Diego. Appia will soon launch its SOLO development, above left, which will feature almost 1,400 homes and a retail and ofﬁce space component.

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Ryan Bosa builds on reputation in every project by Kerry Vital

Ryan Bosa would have preferred to do something else instead of following in the footsteps of his father Nat, but the circus wouldn’t take him. That’s what he says when asked about whether he had ever considered going into another profession, but it’s clear that his father has taught him well. Ryan started his own development company, Embassy, in 2003 after being a project manager for Bosa Development in the Lower Mainland and San Diego for about seven years. “It was an opportunity to start something of my own, and take what I had learned and push off in my own direction and with my own team,” he says. “Also, I wanted to focus back in Canada as I wanted to establish my life up here and all the travel to California was having an impact on my personal life ... or lack thereof.”

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Your reputation is what will sell your product in the future,” says Ryan Bosa. Embassy’s newest development is Vantage, in the Brentwood area of North Burnaby. A 30-storey high-rise with 185 spacious suites, Vantage is poised to become a beautiful addition to the Burnaby skyline. With nine-foot ceilings and large windows, the sense of space in the suites is incredible. There are two schemes available, Classic and Contemporary, so you will easily be able to choose the home that suits you best. “These homes are for living,” Bosa says. “They are well-thought-out, with the homeowner in mind.” The kitchens are a chef ’s dream, with stainless-steel appliances and a fullheight stone backsplash with the Classic scheme featuring granite countertops and horizontal wood grain cabinets in Wenge veneer and the Contemporary scheme featuring polished quartzite countertops complemented by Rift white oak veneer lower cabinets and white lacquered upper cabinets. A deep soaker tub is perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day, while the frameless clear tempered glass shower doors and chrome hinges lend a touch of elegance to the proceedings. This is certainly a master bathroom built for a luxurious escape from all of your stresses. There are also penthouse suites available. These, featuring all of the amazing details from the other homes, also include 10-foot ceilings and a huge outdoor space with a fireplace, built-in barbecue and a food prep area that will allow you to entertain outside and showcase your stunning views. The suites are a fantastic reason to buy in itself, and the neighbourhood is just one more thing that is drawing buyers. Restaurants, shopping and transit are all just outside your door. “I saw an opportunity before most of the competitors jumped on it,” says Bosa. “Being along the SkyTrain and right under our nose, we knew that there would be demand for product in this area.” Embassy’s offices are located in Brentwood, so they are already very familiar with the area, and Bosa himself grew up in the area. “We had the ability to tie up a number of sites before others came to this area and we believe in it,” he says. “It’s very central to the Lower Mainland, has highway access and is 20 minutes from downtown. A customer could buy a two-bedroom here for the same price as a small one-bedroom downtown.”

Bosa has learned a lot from his father, including great customer service. “Today’s customer is tomorrow’s salesperson. Your reputation is what will sell your product in the future,” he says. “If you make your purchasers fight to get a deficiency rectified, then you can’t expect them to endorse your product. It’s important to always be fair, but occasionally to be even more than fair and exercise good faith when dealing with past customers.” Reliability and standing behind their product is one of the most important things, Bosa says. “We are building for the future of our company and for the homeowner. We try to make decisions that will stand the test of time,” he says, adding “Our goal is to deliver a well-thought-out design with quality finishes from the window system to plumbing fixtures, to appliances.” Among the other details that Embassy keeps in mind is installing products from names that have proven themselves, and only use name-brand products. “We don’t cut corners on those finishes,” Bosa says. When hiring contractors, Bosa also remembers his dad’s advice to always hire people who take pride in what they do and treat them fairly. “When they respect you, they will give you better service,” he says. “It’s a partnership when building and if everyone works together, it shows in the quality.” The interiors of every development Embassy builds are efficient, beautiful, and most of all, livable. It is important, Bosa says, to always design homes that have “enough room to properly furnish ... and (give) up as little as possible to inefficient designs or long hallways.” The company, and Bosa himself, strives to meet or exceed every expectation on finishes and building design, he says. Homes at Vantage start in the mid$400,000s. For more information visit www. vantagebyembassy.com or call 604-294-3339.

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Ryan Bosa, left, says customer satisfaction is one of the most important things to Embassy Developments. Their latest project, Vantage, above and below, will showcase kitchens that will delight your inner chef and plenty of natural light from the large windows in every home.

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Campbell rules in the pool

A handful of local soccer players have qualified for the 2012 B.C. provincial soccer team Phase 1 player selections. B.C. Soccer selected squads of 72 male and 72 female players this week at the U-13 through U-16 age groups, with players coming from Victoria, Comox Valley, Thompson Okanagan, Fraser Valley, and the Lower Mainland. Midfielders Felipe Vieira of Maple Ridge and Nate Trampleasure were both named to the provincial U-14 boys’ team, while defenceman Liam Pukila of Maple Ridge was named to the U-16 boys’ squad. Phase one of the B.C. Soccer Provincial Teams Program includes an initial training session from April 3 to 11, where the teams will prepare for the U-13 and U-14 regionals in Winnipeg, and the U-15 and U-16 nationals in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia in July. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be partnering with the B.C. Soccer Provincial Teams Program to evaluate and assess players for potential selection into the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency and the Girls’ Elite Program. sports@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge’s Allison Campbell was named the Collegiate Water Polo Association’s player of the week after leading 13th-ranked University of Maryland Terrapins to three wins on their spring break road trip to California. Wearing a face mask to protect a small bone fracture in her face, Campbell was dominant on both ends of the pool over the last week. She posted 11 goals, two assists and 12 steals in Maryland’s three wins. Campbell led the team with four goals and four steals in Thursday’s 17-8 win over Somona State, and sparked a comeback 10-8 victory over the Pacific Tigers on Saturday two late goals and five steals. Campbell then went on to match a career high with five goals in Sunday’s 18-6 romp over Santa Clara. The Terps broke the game open with six straight goals, including three from Campbell, over an eight-minute stretch in the first half. Campbell is the reigning CWPA Southern Division Player of the Year, and this is her third weekly award of the season. She also won the CWPA Rookie of the Year in 2010.

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The Maple Ridge Knight Ryders men’s hockey team got to meet their team’s namesake, the Knight Rider himself, David Hasselhoff.

Knight Ryders meet the ’Hoff staff reporter A Maple Ridge men’s hockey team got to meet its inspiration on last week. David Hasselhoff was in east Maple Ridge filming a

movie and one of the players from the Knight Ryders asked if he would have his picture taken with them. The Knight Ryders, who play out of Planet Ice in Maple Ridge, are named

after the ’80s hit TV show that starred Hasselhoff, who posed for pictures and signed autographs for all the players. “It was a dream come true for the Knight Ryders,

who now have all the inspiration to compete for the championship when the playoffs start next week,” said player Jonathan Zemliak. sports@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge’s Casey a two-time provincial basketball champion staff reporter Maple Ridge’s Trevor Casey was a provincial basketball champion twice over as he helped the Skidegate Saints from Haida Gwaii capture gold at the B.C. Junior All Native Basketball Tournament on March 23, just a week after winning a AAA provincial title with the Terry Fox Ravens. The Saints topped the Heilt-

suk Nation (Bella Bella) 66-62 in the final game of the tournament, with Casey contributing 19 points. A total of 42 boys and girls teams took part in the tournament in Port Alberni. Casey, the only Saint’s player who does not live on Haida Gwaii, was named to the tournament’s first all-star team, along with team mates Nathan Vogstad and MVP Joel

Richardson. It was the second provincial title for Casey in a week, after his high school team, the Terry Fox Ravens, defeated the Walnut Grove Gators 75-74 to win the AAA Boys High School Basketball Championships at the Langley Event Centre on March 17. Casey was named a first team all star in that contest as well. After losing on Wednesday to

the Okanagan Nation Syilx, 85-82, the Saints had to play a grueling four games on Thursday, defeating the Gingolx Sons (Kincolith) 73-36, Lax kw’alaams Hoyas (Port Simpson) 58-29, Ahousaht Wolf Pack (Vargas Island in Clayoquot Sound) 73-57 and the Prince Rupert Friendship House Beavers 76-43. That set up a rematch with Sylix in the tournament semifinals,

which the Saints won handily, 79-32 to advance to the final. “The boys played nine games altogether, and after their one loss to Sylix, they showed how bad they really wanted it,” said Coach Duane Alsop. “Not only did they have to play four games in one day, but another two games on the final day. “ sports@mapleridgenews.com

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hat is the secret to having a hard, accurate slap or snap shot like Alexander Ovechkin? Are the elite shooters in the NHL that much stronger than other players in the league, or is there more to it than that? Certainly they are much stronger and shoot harder than recreational players, but there are many key components to a hard slap or snap shot in addition to strength that the elite shooters posses. Much of the answer comes not from strength but from different facets of technique, training and timing. Many people assume that most of the power in the slap shot is generated through the arms but speed and power for any sport activity that involves throwing or shooting a ball or puck

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throwing or shooting this can be very hard without for example on your sticks and very bending your knees (in expensive if you break peg-leg fashion) or not many - it helps if you using your wrists or have an inexhaustible fingers. Think of the loss supply of sticks like the of speed that pros do. would impose. Core muscles The last either don’t get major concept trained much to understand or get trained is that when incorrectly. shooting or The old-fashion throwing sit-up or the essential crunch still physical traindominates ing concept the gym, but is power, not it’s really a strength. non-functional Kinected Power is the exercise. How application of often in sports Kerry Senchyna force over the do you curl shortest time possible. yourself into a ball? If all you do is lift heavy Instead of letting weights you will become sit-ups rule your core strong, but you will stay program (and punish slow, and for much of your spine), do other sport that is not an ascore exercises that can set, it is a detriment. include plank-style Quick, forceful, fluid methods in a variety movement will generate of settings. You can do these on the floor, on the a hard, fast shot. If you stability ball, or standing watch Ovechkin’s goals, using cables or medicine many come from fast, unexpected shots made balls. when the goalie is not Another forgotten ready. That means you area is the forearms and have to have your body wrists. If you finish up trained to be stable in a your shoot by snapping variety of body positions your wrists you again on the ice. gain a little more speed Stability and balance on the shot. Think of exercises still remain how a pitcher snaps a foundation for good their fingers down into athletic training. flexion at the end of a pitch. To convince you Kerry Senchyna holds of the importance of the a bachelor of science ankles, knees, wrists degree in kinesiology. or fingers, imagine

must come from the feet right through to the ﬁngers. It is the linkage and timing of the sequence of muscles used that is the key. Just like a baseball pitch or golf swing every major joint is used from the wind-up to the follow-through in a crucial timing of muscle contraction. Ankles are used to push off from the ground transferring force up through the knees and hips, into the trunk muscles which act as a bridge or connector for force transfer into the shoulders, arms hands and then ﬁngers. All muscles are important to generate power and speed to throw or shoot. So legs and core muscles are extremely important not just to train, but to utilize during the practice of these techniques. Bending the knees and pushing off with the rear foot not only helps to provide more power, but lowers your centre of gravity, making you more stable, and brings you a little closer to the ice which allows you to make contact with the ice a little behind the puck. That contact point can be as much as six to 10 inches behind the puck for some NHL players, and creates a whip action from the stick to add additional speed to the puck. Of course

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Kickin’ it Gavaen Keilty, 5, attempts to stop a player from taking a soccer ball during a game of the soccer version of “capture the flag” during the Precision Soccer Spring Break Camp at the Thomas Haney sports fields last week. The week was capped off with a World Cup tournament day along with a draw for Vancouver Whitecaps tickets. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Hockey Pacific International Junior Hockey League 2012 playoff bracket PIJHL Championship Series Abbotsford Pilots (2) vs. Delta Ice Hawks (2) Delta leads series 3-1 Game 1: Game 2: Game 3:

Game 3:

Aldergrove Kodiaks 1 @ Abbotsford Pilots 5

Game 1:

Ridge Meadows Flames 2 @ Aldergrove Kodiaks 8

Game 2:

Richmond Sockeyes 6 @ North Van Wolf Pack 2

Game 4:

Aldergrove Kodiaks 4 @ Abbotsford Pilots 5

Game 2:

Ridge Meadows Flames 3 @ Aldergrove Kodiaks 6

Game 3:

Richmond Sockeyes 9 @ North Van Wolf Pack 2

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Abbotsford Pilots 5 @ Aldergrove Kodiaks 2

Game 3:

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Game 4:

North Van Wolf Pack 3 @ Richmond Sockeyes 7

Game 6:

Aldergrove Kodiaks 4 @ Abbotsford Pilots 5

Game 4:

Aldergrove Kodiaks 8 @ Ridge Meadows Flames 2

Game 5:

North Van Wolf Pack 0 @ Richmond Sockeyes 3

Game 5:

Ridge Meadows Flames 4 @ Aldergrove Kodiaks 2

Game 6:

Aldergrove Kodiaks 2 @ Ridge Meadows Flames 1

Abbotsford Pilots 2 @ Delta Ice Hawks 5 Delta Ice Hawks 4 @ Abbotford Pilots 2 Abbotsford Pilots 3 @ Delta Ice Hawks 2

Tom Shaw Conference final Richmond Sockeyes (1) vs. Delta Ice Hawks (2) Delta wins series 4-2

Abbotsford Pilots (2) vs. Port Moody Black Panthers (3) Abbotsford wins series 4-0

Delta Ice Hawks (2) vs. North Delta Devils (3) Delta Ice Hawks win series 4-3 Game 1:

North Delta Devils 3 @ Delta Ice Hawks 2

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North Delta Devils 2 @ Delta Ice Hawks 3 O/T

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Delta Ice Hawks 6 @ Richmond Sockeyes 3

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Abbotsford Pilots 4 @ Port Moody Black Panthers 3

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Aldergrove Kodiaks (1) vs. Abbotsford Pilots (2) Abbotsford Pilots win series 4-2

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Aldergrove Kodiaks (1) vs. Ridge Meadows Flames (4) Aldergrove wins series 4-2

Tom Shaw Conference semifinals Richmond Sockeyes (1) vs. North Vancouver Wolf Pack (4) Richmond Sockeyes win series 4-1 Game 1:

North Van Wolf Pack 4 @ Richmond Sockeyes 3

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Happy 75 Birthday Dad (Papa) & Uncle Ron March 30th 1937

Loving & sharing before we were born Trials & tests together we bore, Living & laughing our lives we did share, People would say, Just look at this pair! Two separate people, but hard to compare The tricks we would play, Oh what can I say? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad I was born a twin on that special March day!

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TRETHEWEY, Richard Bowman March 10, 1923 - March 19, 2012

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AUJLASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO) Food Counter Attendants Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for 888 Fast Food Enterprises o/a Subway Sal: $11/hr Duties: Take customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orders; prepare food for customers; portion or wrap food; serve customers at counters; stock refrigerators; may receive payments. Basic English reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

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All Ages, All Ethnicities

HELP WANTED

CALL 604-558-2278

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

START NOW!!!

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12 F/T CSR reps needed Up to $20/hr, weekly pay

BUSY EMBROIDERY SHOP

Must be outgoing

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

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 40100111 - 119 Ave, 220 St, 221St, Lougheed Hwy, Selkirk Ave. 40210211 - 125B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St 40400411 - 130 Ave, 232 St, Calvin Cres, Dogwood Ave 40000014 - 116A Ave, 117 Ave, 232A St, 232B St, Glenhurst St 40330328 - 114 Ave, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, Westfield Ave 40330325 - Beckly St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220263 - 121 Ave, 122 Ave, 216 St, 218 St, Acadia St, Mountainview Cres 40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trk Rd, York St 40400424 - 133 Ave, Boulder Pl, Bryant Dr, Granite Way 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 40330334 - Lorne Ave, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com

Call Erica

604.777.2195 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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 F/T Sushi & Kitchen Chef - Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge). As soon as possible. High School grad. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng/Kor is beneficial $18.75/hr. Fax: 604-434-7595 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

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS WE are seeking an Administrative /Accounting Assistant. Must be very organized, professional, friendly, polished and detail-oriented. Send applications to: grsstt@msn.com

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

WKM, a mechanical contractor locate in Trail, BC, is looking for a CONTROLLER. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, ccra remittances and monthly reporting of the financial statements to the owner. Please email your resume to wkm@shawcable.com. &#8195;

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line.

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Engineer and Hooktender. Fax or Email resume: 604-485-6380, goatgroup@shawcable.com

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Become a

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES

DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 + AIR WANTED

www.rickysfranchise.com

RICKYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALL DAY GRILL is Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite family restaurant chain, with 60+ locations in Canada.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

MAPLE RIDGE

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT â&#x20AC;˘ Job Security â&#x20AC;˘ Great Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

careers@knelson.com

Your Career Starts Here

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd.

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

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

Certiﬁed Turf-Grass Management Tech. Does it make a difference?? You bet your grass it does!!

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Dean 604-834-3076

MIND BODY SPIRIT

✸ MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL✸ Simply for your health & pleasure *European *Private 604.230.4444

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

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

CONCRETE & PLACING

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

Scott 604-891-9967

604-465-3189

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

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

DRNEWEARTH.COM

DUTCH TOUCH

JOBS

FIND THEM HERE.

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 Professional Drywall & Taping All textures. Big/small projects. 604-970-1285

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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company currently accepting resumes for the position of Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/ Foreman for a project in Kitimat, BC. This is a permanent position with opportunity for relocation to other areas of the province following completion of the initial project. Qualiﬁed applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience in wellpoint dewatering and must possess the ability to manage several crews and up to 10 employees. All accommodation and travel costs will be provided by the employer.

Please submit resumes to Bob Cartwright at bob@okprojects.com or contact 250-878-5292 for further information.

ABACUS ROOFING www.abacusroofing.info Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

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

Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746

Call Chris

Free Estimates

604-462-9009

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

Monthly Lawn Maintenance

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Weekly Lawn Mowing

(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

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

Ph: 604.465.5376 Cell: 604.318.4514

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

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

SAWDUST

M.T. GUTTERS

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

Professional Installation

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/Foreman

PRESSURE WASHING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

341

Call Ian 604-724-6373

LAWNS PLUS

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

160

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604-462-0480 or 604-861-7418

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

ELECTRICAL

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

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Landscape Maintenance

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

PLUMBING

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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

DRYWALL

338

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

Call: (604)460-8776

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

275

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

604-537-4140

NO Wood byproducts used

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

203

$45/Hr

Green Services Ltd

NO JOB TOO SMALL

257

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

MOVING & STORAGE Local & Long Distance

Call: (604)460-8776

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

320

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Home Renovations and New Construction

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665

LANDSCAPING

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

George 604-466-9514

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300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

**SPRING SPECIAL**

✶Residential Specialist✶

236

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

283A

S. H. Landscaping Tree Services Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

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

Handyman Services

Lawn care

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

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 35 YEARS Carpenter Experience HANDYMAN Call Don 604-462-8905 Cell 604-880-4904

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

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

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

604.726.7542

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

HANDYPERSONS

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

287

(604)836-9274 288

HOME REPAIRS

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES PROF. PAINTING ~ Int / Ext POWER WASHING Mike 604-928-7765 Cert Electrician #13588 RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

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

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

MAKING YOUR RENOVATION DREAMS COME TRUE... Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.caliberwest contracting.com

604.764.9594

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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

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FEED & HAY

GOOD QUALITY HAY For sale. 50 - 60 lb bales $5.00 per bale (604)465-4072 LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

PETS

374

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

468

LIVESTOCK

CHICKS ARE HERE! AVAILABLE IN STORE NOW Sexed & vaccinated heritage breeds We have from day olds to one month old starting at $5.25ea Huge selection of feed and supplies on hand as well ___________________

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

PETS 477

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

✓CHECK

CLASSIFIEDS

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

604-942-6907

BEFORE buying or hiring. It’s the quickest way to locate a local:

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

✓ Landscapers for hire ✓ Contractors for hire ✓ Appliances for sale

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

509

www.dannyevans.ca

AUCTIONS

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

Household Auction Monday April 2, ~ 7pm

663

Including Vilas Maple furn, etc.

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo

CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

For sale by owner 604-467-0176

RENTALS 533

FERTILIZERS 706

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1200

___________________

“Since 1987”

Fraser Valley Building Supplies

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge!

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

Single items to entire households

Call 604-464-7548

463-4449 or 209-6583

COQUITLAM CTR, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, cls. to amenities, schls & Douglas Coll. Walk to Lake/stadium. NS/NP, $1295. Avail. May 1. 604-941-3259

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832

Tree removal done RIGHT!

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SHIH TZU PUPPIES, Male & Female. 1st shots. Tricolor $450. 604-465-4305

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

farm@buildingsupplies.ca

www.recycleitcanada.ca FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

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REAL ESTATE

Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.

1-800-249-4474

604.587.5865

PETS

REAL ESTATE

COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827. Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready now! 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

COQUITLAM. Westwood Plateau. “Silver Springs”. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Ns/np. Inste ldry, pool, gym, Whistler inspired, beautiful & stylish. Ref’s. $1300. May 1 604-512-8725

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

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

MULTI FAMILY INDOOR GARAGE SALE Sat March 31st, 10am-4pm. 18975 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows (prkg avail on 122nd St or Ford Rd)

** Cookies & Coffee available ** lots of kids items, h/hold goods, furniture, new & used computer parts and accessories too!

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM

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

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

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

✮

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

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

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

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

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

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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RENTALS

Take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around! bcclassified.com Phone 604-575-5555

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

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

Avail April 1 - Ref’s req’d

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

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)

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

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

For more info. google us.

Great location for seniors!

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets

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RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

838

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

Maple Ridge Centre 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Newly renovated, hardwood floors, heat & hot water included. No pets. From $750/mo for 1 bdrm; $950 for 2 bdrms. Avail now. Close to amenities.

MAPLE RIDGE

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

Call 604.467.5677

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE 222 St. /Dewdney. Gordon Tower, 2/bdrm condo, u/g parking. $1100/mo. Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW

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

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

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

604.465.7221

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE COURT I

PORT COQUITLAM

NEWER APARTMENTS

22437 121 Ave 604-467-0715

◆ 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 ◆ Six Appliances ◆ Secured Underground Prkg. ◆ Cls. to West Coast Express ◆ Adult Oriented

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

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

Maple Ridge Central Available now Renovated 1 Bedroom From $750/mo Heat & hot water incl’d Secured Underground parking available

(778)318-0553

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

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

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

736

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.

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. $2150/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, 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.

WEST MAPLE RIDGE 4 bdrm home JUST LIKE NEW on 5 ACRES WITH FENCED PASTURE. Hardwood floors, all new appliances, 4 box stall with water & electricity. 60 x 120 RIDING RING. It’s the perfect package & it sparkles. $2,200/ month AVAIL May 1st. Call George between 9am-5pm 604-467-9300

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Admission Includes a light breakfast Catering by Mike’s Big Feast

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Laurel Hickman LA Body Retreat

Gloria Hamilton ReMax Lifestyles Realty

Vena Nguyen Pour Couture

Sharon Malone

Thursday, April 12, 2012 • 7:00 am Fraserview Village Hall

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society

22610 – 116th Avenue

ReMax Lifestyles Realty

(Corner of 116th Avenue and 227th Street)

To RSVP call the Chamber at 604-463-3366 or email womensam@gmail.com by noon on April 10, 2012