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Along the Fraser Some students learn from mistakes. p6

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Gardening Lesson on types, species of edible figs. p29

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Way of Tea Rina Suzuki hosts a traditional Japanese tea ceremony called Way of Tea at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery Sunday morning. The ceremony demonstrated the preparation and presentation of Matcha, or powdered green tea, a performance that is primarily influenced by Zen Buddhism. Suzuki is using a tea whisk, carved from a piece of bamboo, to mix the tea with hot water. See slideshow @ mapleridgenews.com.

Error found in property assessment of Onni land by M on i sh a M ar ti n s staff reporter

As a deadline for passing this year’s tax increase bylaw looms, Pitt Meadows hit a speed bump Tuesday that could see the city face an operating deficit by the end of 2013. Director of finance Dean Rear advised council this week that an error in the property assessment for a parcel of land along Airport Way could mean a shortfall of $149,000. The 23-hectare parcel, owned by Onni, was previously slotted in the business class. But the owners arranged for agricultural activity to take place on it while preparing for an industrial warehouse development. Rear only stumbled on the error by chance. The city must adopt its tax rate bylaw for 2013 by May 15.

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See Shortfall, p10

Trustees balance budget Avoid cutting teacher librarians to half-time by Ne i l Co r b e t t staff reporter

Education: Pitt foodies square off in first Iron Chef. See story, p3

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board passed a balanced, $130-million operating budget for the 2013-14 school year on Wednesday. It was done so after a few adjustments, following a complaint by the district’s secondary school

teacher librarians that library services to students were being cut too drastically. The board had to trim $5.66 million in expenses to balance the budget. “It was, obviously, a very difficult process,” board chair Mike Murray said after the meeting. “We listened carefully to what the presenters presented last week.” He noted that board deliberations about how to balance the budget continued virtually right until Wednesday night’s meeting, and copies of the budget were still

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being prepared when the board meeting was scheduled to start at 6 p.m. “One of the key things was to make sure libraries are open for kids – we Murray heard that in spades,” Murray said. The most significant change from original budget proposal

is that secondary teacher librarians will not be cut to half-time. Rather, they will be cut from eight teaching blocks down to five. So the six secondary school teacherlibrarian positions will each be 0.625 full-time equivalents next year, instead of a full position. Their efforts will be augmented by clerical workers, who will handle book filing and other tasks. These clerical workers earn less than teacher librarians, and the overall savings to the board will be $140,000. See Trustees, p15

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Brayden Gunn (left) and Taylor Sonmor of Team Lads cook fettuccine Alfredo.

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(From left) Alexander Quimbo, Marianne Jacobe Udtuhan and Charmaine Resoles of Team Chefs take part in the Iron Chef competition at Pitt Meadows secondary on Wednesday.

Pitt foodies square off in first Iron Chef S tor y by Neil Corbett

he delicious mixture of smells emanating from the foods rooms at Pitt Meadows secondary was the first indicator that the school’s first annual Iron Chef competition was going to be a hit.

Pitt’s foodie kids and teachers chopped and sliced, stirred and sauteed in a twohour competition that resulted in some gourmet creations. Taylor Sonmor talked as he stirred a roasted carrot and potato soup – the teams found out on the day of the competition what would be the secret ingredient they would have to employ in their meal, and it was carrots. “I think it’s a fantastic idea,” he said of the competition. “There are so many good cooks in this school, and there’s no real outlet other than the foods class,” added his teammate on Team Lads, Brayden Gunn. He was seasoning and frying chicken pieces that would be going into their fettuccine Alfredo main. The garlicky soup was the appetizer. For dessert, they planned crepes with a “tropical sauce.” They were even making a beverage – a pineapple lemonade spritzer.

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Jimmy Liu marinates salmon with cherry tomatoes. Gunn’s dad is a home chef, and his love of good food has been passed down to his son. “I’m one of the go-to people whenever we have a family dinner,” he said. “That’s good and bad.” Sonmor’s father is a working chef. “I just watched him in the kitchen when I was a kid. Now I cook dinner every night.” Feeling his oats, he wanted to take on the adult teams: “It’s really lame that we can’t face the teachers.” Next to The Lads was The Chefs, a junior team, making oyster Rockefeller in a carrot sauce, a Philippine-style stir fry main, and cream caramel for dessert. The creations were all ambitious and fragrant.

“I love cooking. I’m actually missing baseball for this,” Grade 10 student Domenic Baptiste said as he stirred a pudding. His cooking team was preparing pasta with a shrimp sauce, short ribs and a chocolate/carrot cake for dessert. Baptiste’s pudding was going between the cake layers. In the next kitchen station, senior Jimmy Liu was slicing cherry tomatoes for use with a salmon dish, while his teammate Alex Auclair chopped up a vegetable pancake appetizer. Dessert was to be a coconut waffle with coconut whipped cream. Their only complaint was that they hadn’t been able to compete in each of their high school years. “I wish they had come up with it sooner,” said Auclair. “It’s a great way to get everyone involved.”

“I love cooking. I’m actually missing baseball for this.” Domenic Baptiste, Grade 10

“I wish I had this last year,” echoed recent grad and culinary arts student Samantha McLean. She was asked to judge the event, and admitted she didn’t expect the dishes to be such bona fide cuisine.

“I like that the teachers are competing, and there are kids who aren’t even in cooking class here,” she said. The organizers were blown away by the ambitious dishes. “I’m so impressed,” said foods teacher Becky Cook, who organized the event with her colleague Wendy Brown. “This is 50 times better than I could have done at their age.” They created three trophies, the senior award a silvery chef ’s knife mounted on a plaque, and also had arranged for cooking utensils as prizes for the winning teams. There were 11 teams taking part, ranging from two to four cooks per team, and there were junior teams, senior teams and staff. Each cooking station was full. Sonmor and Gunn won the senior trophy for their meal. The Chefs – Alexander Quimbo, Marianne Jacobe Udtuhan, Angela Angelas and Charmaine Resoles – won the junior award. And French Immersion teachers Mesdames Brown and Vetter served a quesadilla and fresh salsa appetizer, lamb main and chocolate bread pudding dessert to win the teacher trophy. Brown said none of the dishes flopped, and although there was a frantic final minute, everyone got their dishes prepared in the two-hour time limit. She said a new annual competition has been born. “I was overwhelmed and extra pleased.”

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Mayor MacLean’s park set to open A park named for Pitt Meadows’ former mayor will open on Saturday. Don MacLean – the namesake of MacLean Park – will attend the ceremony at the park, which dubbed the city’s “first natural playground.” The park encompasses 1.6 hectares of land at the end of McMyn Road and surrounds a pond. It cost around $300,000 to build. The area was already home to a variety of wildlife, but landscaping has made MacLean Park more inviting to herons, eagles, squirrels and beavers. The park features an outdoor fitness circuit, a sports court and green roof.

A wooden bridge over the south end of the pond leads to a wildlife viewing platform, while a nature trail loops around the property. The land for the park was formerly owned by CP Rail, which built the retention pond and donated the land to the City of Pitt Meadows. An additional 0.18-hectare lot was purchased by the City in 2006. On council for a total of 21 years, MacLean was the mayor of Pitt Meadows for 12 years, until he retired in 2011. • The opening ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at MacLean Park, located on McMyn Road west of 190A Street.

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No needs budget The day might come when Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board trustees vote to pass a socalled needs budget – one that is not balanced. And that would most certainly result in the trustees being removed from office. But that time is not now, and the trustees have chosen a higher road. Faced with the daunting task of cutting $5.66 million out of its 2013/2014 operating budget, the board has done so without resorting to drastic action, such as closing schools. The teachers’ union has suggested the board could make a strong statement to government by passing a budget that reflects the board’s financial priorities, but exceeds provincial funding levels, and therefore run a deficit. All school boards are required by law to balance their books, so a needs budget would result in trustees being literally fired, and their replacement appointed by the Education Ministry. The budget tabled by that appointee, and the almost $6 million in cuts they see, would probably not reflect the same priorities or empathy as the one tabled by this community’s trustees. A needs budget is purely political. A symbolic gesture. It would embarrass the Liberal government in the middle of an election campaign, but accomplish nothing else. As such, it should be seen as an absolute last resort – akin to a teacher resigning on a point of principle. It is reasonable to expect that education will be part of the provincial election debate. Indeed, there is an all-candidates meeting being held on May 6 at Thomas Haney secondary, 7 p.m. Educators and members of the public will no doubt ask Liberal Party candidates how they can justify balancing their budgets by forcing a reduction in the quality of education. Similarly, they can ask those with the poll-topping NDP what they would do differently, and whether taxpayers could afford their plan. Very soon voters will speak, and they will have the final word. – The News

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now. A 2010 Science Advisory Report on its website reads: “With a recent shift towards ecosystem-based management, there may be potential for using species like harbor seals as an indicator of the stability of the status of food levels in the North Pacific ... a sentinel for contaminants in high-level predators.” These words rate a report card ‘F,’ and time out for fibbing. DFO regularly licences seal kills near fish farms – the real enemy of salmon – despite their protection in law. In 2010, the Seal Conservation Society reported DFO granted 470 illegal kill permits while reporting that the “natural regulatory system” would take care of itself. Seals will eat salmon if handed them on a plate. To avoid the predation problem – as Justice Bruce Cohen suggests – put the farms on land. Some students with bad grades learn from mistakes, try harder in second term. Not the DFO. It insists, hypocritically – in medialines letters addressed to river stewardship groups like ARMS, the Ceed Centre, and municipal councils like our’s – that it, too, values the environment. The opposite is still true. The latest incompetent tinkering is Stephen Harper’s new Fisheries Act, which protects a limited set of fish of “significant economic value.” Yet, scientific evidence confirms all fish are needed to sustain the aquatic eco-system, and government should monitor and protect the habitat of even the least known and appreciated. Like the tiny stickleback, a common resident of streams including the North Alouette River. In 2009, there were thousands of sticklebacks floating belly up here,

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but the DFO was loathe to investigate. Consequently, the cause remains undetermined, and no one has checked to see if the fish have recovered. I’m guessing Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield hasn’t even heard of the four-centimeter fish with three spines on its back, but professor John Richardson, of UBC’s Department of Forest and Science Conservation, has, and likes them. Recently, Richardson studied the affects to a “riparian area community” when a predator – sticklebacks – are removed from a stream. Sticklebacks eat stoneflies, caddis, and mayflies. The bugs eat plant life. Richardson says if the flies are free of predation by sticklebacks, they over-populate, consuming “all the organic matter they can find.” One natural consequence? Up to two times the CO2 released into the atmosphere without stickleback predation. But, says the biologist, “We’re losing the predators from our eco-system.” Richardson warns, “There isn’t enough habitat for them. Anything we do to them would not be a good thing for the planet.” So, even a little spiny fish few will ever see is important. “We knew fresh waters –ponds, lakes, streams – are net exporters of CO2 into the atmosphere,” says Richardson, “but now we know removing top predators can lead to doubling the rate. That’s astonishing. The smaller organisms like sticklebacks maintain the integrity of the ecosystem. There should be a program to keep track of what’s living in streams, forests, wetlands.”

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The News/letters How about one hour free hospital parking? Editor, The News: I recently dropped someone off at McKenney Creek hospice. As the person was elderly, I walked her inside. I left a note on my windshield that I was dropping someone off. I was there for less than five minutes and came out to a parking ticket. I approached the parking guy and explained to him what I had done. He told me to pay for an hour and he would let it slide. I told him I wasn’t there for an hour and refused to pay. People should have at least one hour free parking, like the Leisure Centre does, just for this purpose. Or better yet, free parking, period. Sharon Robinson Maple Ridge

Not smarter than a fifth grader Emberly from p6

Grade 5 kids get that. They recycle Tetra Paks to reduce green house gas. But Mr. Harper’s not smarter than a fifth grader. By removing habitat protection from legislation, he again ignores science. The DFO doesn’t monitor the North Alouette to check on sticklebacks, or look for anyone muddying the water, or pumping chemicals into it. Local authorities will do that now, stewardship groups, or you and I. Why would government treat an eco-system this way? “They just don’t care,” says Barrett-Lennard. “They have different values than most of us.” Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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Learning to be a learner key Editor, The News: Re: So long to traditional letter grades (The News, April 12). Will eliminating the letter grade system in intermediate grades really make a difference? Many years ago, as a young mother of six- and seven-year-old children, I was not easily convinced that this process would benefit kindergarten and

primary students. Thanks to the principal, I soon understood and supported the change. Competencies rather than letter grades would create more individualized learning. But has that change created better educated children, more ready to face high school and life challenges? Through work experience, I’ve learned that changes can’t be made in isolation.

The final goal can’t just be increased participation by parents and students. What we aren’t hearing about are the resources to be made available to address newly identified literacy, numeracy and creative thinking deficits. Although the Ministry of Education was involved, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows faced $5.6 million in funding cuts, and will now see

increased class sizes and reduced teaching and support staff. To me, this is the government’s pat on the back with one hand and a slap in the face with the other. Alternate grading may be an immediate benefit, but adequate funding for learning to be a learner should be equally important. Debbie Picco Pitt Meadows

Police can’t read minds, so report all crimes Editor, The News: Re: Theft of mail on the rise (The News, April 5). Some championed for change after years of mail thefts in our area. Our community box is now relocated. A small victory. Those afflicted by such theft and other crimes should lobby politicians, RCMP and Canada Post to unite instead of passing the buck. If you face a wall, use the media responsibly to amplify it.

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will only yield tax hikes. Citizens can limit chances of being victims of crime. You cannot stop gutless hooligan acts, but there are things we can do – like reporting crimes. Some people don’t call 911, fearing reprisals, or have lost faith in the RCMP. But the police, as said by Mayor Deb Walters, are not mind-readers. They can do much better without the attitudes, though.

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trial area on Kingston Street. Council recently ordered that operation to improve its ventilation and odour issues or be shut down. Two possible applications to build a commercial medical marijuana operations are awaiting the bylaw. Local contractor Ken Kelleway says new medical marijuana facilities will have to meet stringent Health Canada requirements, unlike the existing grows that draw complaints. Standards have to be maintained in order to pass regular inspections or operators won’t get their medical licences renewed, he said last week.

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Maple Ridge MP Randy Kamp isn’t taking part in the Conservative party’s anti-Justin Trudeau pamphlets that show the new Liberal leader looking like one of the Three Musketeers. The mail-outs will be available for Conservative MPs to send to voters, but Kamp isn’t going to be taking part. “I’m not going to be, no,” Kamp said Thursday from Ottawa. “I prefer to stay on a positive, informative message, providing information.” Kamp said each party prepares such pamphlets, which MPs can then decide whether they want to mail to 10 per cent of the voters in their riding. But Kamp said over the last few years he’s been cutting back on those to save money. He also agreed that it could be negatively received by voters who may be tiring of attack ads. “I think there’s probably different views. There’s probably a range on that.” Kamp did side with the rest of his party Wednesday in supporting Bill S-7, which amends the Criminal Code. The Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act was passed by a 242-34 vote margin, with New Democrats opposed and Liberals in favour. The act makes it an offence to leave Canada

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The District of Maple Ridge invites tenders for the replacement of the 232 Street Bridge over the North Alouette River and includes removal of the existing bridge, construction of the new bridge, reconstruction and widening of the approach embankments, traffic management and utility diversions and replacements. Tender Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, May 1, 2013 during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except holidays) at the Engineering Counter of the District of Maple Ridge, on payment of a non-refundable amount of $105.00 (incl. GST) made payable to the District of Maple Ridge. The document can also be downloaded from BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. The Tender Documents may be viewed at the Plan Room of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 East 4 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1M3. For technical inquiries, contact Malcolm Sutton at Delcan Corporation, 604-438-5300. For all other inquiries, contact Jeff Boehmer at the District of Maple Ridge, 604-467-7492. Tender Closing Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time (Public Opening) Tender Deposit Place: District of Maple Ridge Reception Desk (First Floor) 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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The District of Maple Ridge is inviting Proposal submissions from qualified Engineering firms to provide engineering services for detailed design and tender package preparation for the following projects: I. 240 Street Road and Drainage Improvements (102 Avenue to 104 Avenue) and II. 104 Avenue Sidewalk (244 Street to 245 Street). Proposal response to be submitted on or before: RFP Closing Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 RFP Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time RFP Deposit Place: District of Maple Ridge Reception Desk (First Floor) 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Fax: 604-466-4328 Email address: dmikes@mapleridge.ca If your Proposal arrives after the closing date and time noted above, the District reserves the right entirely at its discretion to give or not give such Proposals consideration. Proposals transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail will be accepted. There will be no public opening for this Request for Proposal. The District of Maple Ridge reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the District. The lowest or any Proposal may not necessarily be accepted and the District will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Proponent in preparing the Proposal. For all inquiries, contact Daniela Mikes at the District of Maple Ridge at 604-466-4343 or email dmikes@mapleridge.ca. 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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Council has given preliminary readings to the 2013 budget and is set to formally pass the budget at its next meeting. Among three councillors who did not support the budget, Bell believes the city could take a second look at it and trim it down some more. “I’m not for deficit financing. If we have to re-tweak the budget, we should.” Janis Elkerton, another councillor who did not support this year’s budget, agreed. She would like to take a look at all the projects under $25,000 since those were not scrutinized during the budget planning process. “Maybe we can cut some projects,” said Elkerton. “It doesn’t need to be tax and spend, spend and tax.” She even suggested the city could seize on a missed opportunity and deliver the “zero per cent” tax increase budget demanded last year by 1,300 residents who signed a petition. The third councillor who did not support the 2013 budget or passing this year’s tax rate bylaw was Dave Murray. The city’s mayor, however, isn’t panicking and noted the pain is only short-term since the property will eventually house a light industrial development. “We are in good shape financially because of our reserves, because of our long-term planning,” said Deb Walters. “I don’t see us raising taxes to cover this, even though it was suggested by some of the councillors who didn’t want to support the budget originally. I was shocked actually.” The city has plenty of money in its reserves, as well as cash from the sale of land. It is also projecting a $208,000 surplus for 2012. Walters doesn’t anticipate slashing any projects planned for 2013 to compensate for the deficit. Although the shortfall was a surprise, Walters is relieved the city’s director of finance noticed it so early in the year. “Thank goodness Dean [Rear] caught it and thank goodness we are in a position where we can handle it,” added Walters. “I know we get criticized sometimes when we put money away in reserves, but these are the reasons we put money away in reserves.” Council will discuss ways to make up for the operating deficit in detail at a workshop next week.

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Aggressive driving probed in fatal crash 80-year-old killed Sunday by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Police are investigating whether road rage or aggressive driving caused a crash in Maple Ridge Sunday that killed a senior from Mission. The crash took place around 9 a.m. Sunday and involved a Ford pickup and a Chevrolet Aveo, which were traveling west along Lougheed Highway. Police said both vehicles veered left simultaneously just east of 280th Street and rolled down a 20-metre-steep embankment, just missing the CP Rail train tracks below. Mission resident Glen McInnes, 80, driving the Aveo, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger – a 73-year-old woman – was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle – a 29-year-old from Port Coquitlam – was also injured in the crash and taken to hospital with bumps and bruises. He was released the next day. Sgt. Dale Somerville said the crash remains under investigation, but aggressive driving and speed are being considered as contributing factors. “The investigation is in its very early stages,” he added. “The collection of physical evidence is ongoing and the analysis of such is in its early stages. The Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Reconstruction Services is playing a pivotal role in this investigation.” The 73-year-old woman has serious injuries, including a broken leg and ribs. She remained in hospital as of Thursday, awaiting surgery.

Police await autopsy RCMP have yet to determine what caused a head-on collision Monday in Maple Ridge that killed one driver and seriously injured another. The crash was the second fatal accident on Lougheed Highway in the span of 30 hours. It happened at 3:45 p.m. in the 24200-block of Lougheed Highway, east of 240th Street.

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LED street lights will have to wait Cost of electricity in B.C. too low by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

It doesn’t yet pay to replace old highpressure sodium street lights with high efficient light-emitting diode fixtures, although the numbers are changing fast. A two-year Maple Ridge pilot project examined the costs and benefits of 24 new LED street lights installed at the corner of Abernethy Way and 224th Street. It found that the lights would actually cost the district $23,894 more over 20 years than the orange sodium lights. That’s because the $48,000 capital cost of the LEDs far exceeded the $4,800 cost of the old high-pressure models. The cost-benefit of LED lights is not quite there yet, but it’s getting close, public works general manager Frank Quinn told council. And that doesn’t mean Maple Ridge is giving up on the new technology. LED lights continue to drop in price, to less than half of what they were two years ago. The district will monitor the trends as the technology improves and prices drop, while it will encourage B.C. Hydro to retrofit its own street lights – which make up about a third of those in Maple Ridge. Two recommended projects would be a test LED streetlight project in a neighbourhood area, possibly with participation from a business partner, as well as test retrofitting of existing street lights. When compared to the old HPS lights, which use 188 watts of electricity, the new LED use only 129 watts. Maple Ridge pays $3.52 a month for the electricity used by each street light. The pilot project found that the 24 LED street lights on Abernethy Way would save Maple Ridge $9,366 in power costs over 20 years. However, when a manufacturer’s discount and a grant Maple Ridge received are figured into the analysis, the district would save $16,000 over two decades. Coun. Mike Morden asked if cellphone

companies could pay for LED light fixtures, if combined with cell towers. And what about solar-powered street lights, if such technology exists? But sustainability manager Laura Benson said LED lights are so efficient they wouldn’t need solar power. Research technician Alexandra Tudose said in a report that LED lights will be mandatory in Nova Scotia by 2019 because of the high cost of electricity in that province.

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water management plan that will use shallow ditches and biofiltration to trap and treat stormwater from roofs, and roads will also mitigate against effects on streams. A staff report says the Blue Mountain aquifer is also expected to be minimally affected because homes in the new subdivision will tap into Metro Vancouver water. Each house, however, will have a septic system to treat sewage, although a thick layer of glacial till is expected to protect groundwater from any septic field seepage. Manager of development and environmental services Chuck Goddard told council the creeks will have 30-metre setbacks, banning any development from within that distance of the top of the creek banks. A forest fire interface study, a traffic study and geotechnical study were all done as part of the application which will go to a future regular meeting of council.

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Coun. Corisa Bell, though, wanted to know if the property taxes collected from the subdivision would pay for the services required or if other parts of the district would subsidize those costs? No subdivision generates enough in taxes, said Goddard. “Essentially, residential development doesn’t pay for itself, no matter what you do.” Commercial and industrial development help pay for municipal services required by residential, he added. Bell also wondered how such a development fit with the District of Maple Ridge’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a third. “These people are going to drive,” she said. An 830-metre trail running north-south will be part of the development.

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Salary and benefit increases will rise $1.89 million. Increased costs in services and supplies, including inflation and the switch from the HST to the GST/PST tax system, will cost $610,000. Other factors, including the fact that last year’s budget was only balanced by using $1.5 million from reserves, caused a $2 million shortfall this year. The board will spend approximately $92 million on salaries, $23 million on benefits, $12 million on services and supplies and $3 million on utilities.

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serves – which should be retained for unanticipated expenses – are being used to cover operating expenses, then the operating budget cannot be considered balanced over the long term. Other cuts will involve 35 positions across the district. Trustee Eleanor Palis spoke to the suggestion from the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association that the board should pass a so-called needs budget, which would carry a deficit, and defy laws that require the board to draft a balanced budget.

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bout two weeks before my father passed away, I was in the hospital with him while he was undergoing some treatment. His file lay on the table beside me. Since I had asked to see it, and been denied on the basis of privacy, I took advantage of this momentary lapse and put my best speed-reading skills to use. I was pretty familiar with my father’s condition, both through discussion with his family physician and through my own research. He’d been treated well for a long period, but just over a year before, during a visit to the emergency department, he’d been denied treatment (a platelet and red blood cell transfusion) and was being left in the hospital to die. To get him out before that happened, I actually had to fly across the country and insist that he be released so that I could get him back under the care of his own physician, who continued to offer treatment. I knew what the issue was with the doctors in the emergency department and I wasn’t even in complete disagreement with them, but when treated, my father responded well, so I wondered what they knew that might lead them to stop his treatment. A hasty flipping through the file gave me what I believe was the answer. My father had a form of leukemia that caused immature white blood cells to reproduce wildly, limiting his ability to produce

both red blood cells and He’d been treated for platelets. The lack of red colon cancer and prosblood cells made him tate cancer before, but he weak and exhausted, had no idea that he had and the lack of platelets any problems other than meant that he was covthe leukemia, which, ered in bruises from the mercifully, had made slightest touches, and him weak and tired, but a nose-bleed could kill had given him no pain. him. Looking at the MRI, The transfusions he I was completely taken needed to stay alive aback that he did not gave him both red blood As we age have more pain. I woncells and platelets in a Graham Hookey dered if the emergency concentrated form. Undoctors had really felt doubtedly, several blood that his future might be donations were needed to refine full of pain and suffering and thus the transfusions he required and their decision not to treat him was in a system where blood supply done, in their mind, for his best was short, his age and compound- interests. ing problems, without any other Had they shown me this MRI consideration, put him down the more than a year before, would I priority list of the doctors in the have made different decisions with emergency department. regard to his treatment? Unlike his own physician, they With the benefit of hindsight didn’t know him, didn’t under- and good luck, the decision I had stand he had 100 per cent of his made was the right one for him mental capacities and, without too and he had more than a year of much bias, hadn’t gotten to know pain-free, quality living as a rehim and realize what a genuinely sult. But it might well have gone nice person he was. the other way. His own physician, on the other In terms of best medical practichand, liked him very much and es, the emergency doctors might was determined to help him for as have been correct. But when I put long as she could. the file down, I couldn’t help but Still, I don’t believe this is the full wonder what I would have said picture of why the emergency doc- to him a year before if I’d seen his tors were making this decision. In MRI. the file was the result of an MRI For a brief moment, I was gratedone just a few months before, ful for my ignorance. showing cancer all up and down his spine, all across his shoulders Graham Hookey writes on educaand extending into his skull. tion, parenting and eldercare.

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Best Builders wins first People’s Choice Award

GVHBA honours best of the best The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association celebrated the best of the best in the residential construction industry at its fourth annual Ovation Awards on April 20. The awards honour the top builders, renovators and designers in Metro Vancouver. This year, the renovation winners included Best Builders with four awards, including the first Grand Ovation People’s Choice Award, My House Design/Build Team with four awards as well, including the Grand Ovation Multi-Family Builder of the Year award, and G. Wilson Construction with three awards,

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Luxurious sophistication is of the utmost importance at Bosa Development’s Pacific Point, located in Vancouver’s Yaletown area. With spacious floorplans, modern features and amenities and a fantastic waterside location that appeals to those looking for a vibrant neighbourhood, it comes as no surprise that the homes have been selling quickly. “Response has been overwhelming for Pacific Point,” says Bosa Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Murrell. “There simply isn’t anything like it in Vancouver.” Pacific Point was purchased by Lower Mainland real estate legend Nat Bosa, who converted it from rental properties into condominiums. Each home has been completely redone, with new appliances, decor and plumbing. “Buyers know they are going to get quality and Nat Bosa’s value assurance backing the project,” Murrell says. Bosa has a reputation for quality homes and great customer service, and this continues with Pacific Point. “Sales have been brisk and we are currently sitting at 40 per cent sold,” says Murrell. “A great selection of homes are still available.” The building holds 241 homes, ranging from 450 to 1,680 square feet. Buyers will find amazing views of False Creek, George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, English Bay and dowtown

Vancouver from every suite, along with high-end kitchens, elegant living areas and gorgeous bathrooms. The kitchens feature a quartzslab backsplash, polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, complemented by undercabinet task lighting, a contemporary undermount sink and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, which also appears in the bathrooms. Laminate flooring is included throughout most of the main living areas, with large porcelain tiles in the den and chic carpeting in the bedrooms. The modern bathrooms have their own porcelain tiles and polished quartz

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Buyers know they are going to get quality and Nat Bosa’s value assurance backing the project,” says Bosa Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Murrell.

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Bosa Development’s Pacific Point features amazing views from every home. The Yaletown neighbourhood has been a big draw for buyers, with its large selection of shops and restaurants.

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Lesson on types, species of edible figs I

was giving a talk on edible plants a few weeks ago when I made the mistake of touching on edible figs. The mere mention of this plant, Ficus carica, triggered a barrage Gardening Mike Lascelle of questions from Klaus von Hardenberg, who is normally a pretty easy going guy. It wasn’t long before the other horticulturist in the audience, Hendrik Meekel, entered the foray, which surrounded pollination and proper pruning, as well as questions around different types or possible species of edible figs. Rather than prolong the quandary, I promised Klaus to look into the matter. So whether you like or not, you are about to get a lesson on edible figs, and you have no one else to blame here but the aforementioned Mr. von Hardenberg. There are essentially four types of edible figs. Only the common fig is grown in B.C. Others include the Caprifig (male or goat fig), which is used to pollinate the two other types. Smyrna fig requires pollination,

Mike Lascelle photos

(From left) Brown Turkey figs in June; overwintered fruit on Desert King in early spring; Ficus carica Ice Crystal. and is often used for dried figs, or Fig Newtons, that we buy in the store. These are primarily grown in California, with Calimyra being the most common cultivar. San Pedro is the third type, which is capable of producing its first (or breba) crop without pollination. The second crop requires pollen to be viable. The pollination of these three types is carried out exclusively by

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Desert King (green with strawberry red flesh, heavy early crop), and Italian Honey (green with honey-coloured flesh), which is also known as Peter’s Honey or Lattarula. A few new introductions of note include Chicago Hardy (Zone 6 hardy, fruit ripens on new growth) and Ice Crystal, which features finely cut foliage, although some feel that it is a hybrid of Ficus afghanistanica. The first crop of figs develops as

small buds on the branch leaf nodes late in the season – these are overwintered, growing larger through spring and ripening in July. The fruit plumps and sags on the stem when ripe, and the skin may colour with varieties like Brown Turkey. A second crop then starts to develop, but this does not usually ripen in our cool coastal summers – although with some heat we occasionally get a late September crop. Figs grown in cold frames or greenhouses (like yours, Klaus) will crop on new wood because of the extended growing season provided. Ficus carica is Zone 7 hardy and can be pruned in spring (after the danger of heavy frosts) to remove dead wood, but structural pruning and the heading of new laterals (to five leaves) should be done after the first crop is harvested, in midsummer. Figs require a full sun exposure (at least six hours), sharp drainage and shelter from cold winter winds. Some root containment is preferable and fertile soils (as well as high nitrogen fertilizer) should be avoided, as these will result in lush foliage but little fruit. Planting is best done in late spring, so that new trees are fully rooted in before they face their first winter.

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584,800

22845 - 126B Ave. • Brand New, fully finished home • Over 3400 sq.ft. on a 6000 sq.ft. lot • Legal 2 bedroom suite down • Vaulted ceilings • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Located very close to town on a private cul-de-sac • Hot water heating system

559,000

698,000

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TEAM TELEP www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783 10680 239th Street Open Sunday 2-4

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• Located on quiet street near schools • Clean! Clean! Clean! • Lots of updates incl. laminate floors & new carpet • Spacious fully fenced back yard • Partially finished basement awaiting your ideas!

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25676 112th Avenue Great Horse Property!

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• Almost 3700 sq ft home located in prestigious Falcon Bluff • Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, dbl. oven & 5 burner, top of the line s/s appliances • Open layout and also has separate dining and living rooms • Tastefully decorated & attention to detail is evident • Fully fenced back yard with large deck, wired shop/shed, and room for fido

• Approximately 1700 sq ft of light industrial space • Zoned M-3 • Phase 3 wiring & lots of parking • Close to Highway and the Golden Ears Bridge

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$864,900

• 5 fully fenced acres w/ 2 small horse stalls • Over 3900 sq ft Westcoast contemporary style home • Updated kitchen with granite counters & s/s appliances • Lots of windows & high ceilings provides tons of natural light. • Don’t miss your opportunity to own a great piece of acreage. Call today!

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• Almost 4,300 sq. ft. custom built by West Coast Dream Homes • On Private 7,400 sq. ft. lot on greenbelt • Triple garage on cul-de-sac • Too many extras to list • Call for package

• 15 acres of fenced pasture land • 2 large barns: 150’ x 300’ & 150’ x 75’ • 2844 sq. ft. Colonial style farmhouse • 5 bedrooms, 2 baths • Rural and private setting • Easy to view

11403 - 240A Street, Maple Ridge

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799,900

Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

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Traditional 2 storey with full basement 6 bedroom plus den Beautiful woodpost & hardwood floors Huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances Fully finished basement w/ great man-cave garage

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844,800

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CLOSED FIRST MORTGAGES LENDER AGF Trust Bank of Montreal Mortgage Corp. Bank of Nova Scotia Canadian Western Trust CIBC Mortgage Corp. Equitable Trust HSBC Bank of Canada Investors Group Trust Laurentian Bank of Canada Libro Financial Group London Life National Bank President’s Choice Financial Royal Bank of Canada TD Mortgage Seville MorTgage Corp.

1 yr 3.04 3.00 3.75 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.60 3.00 3.09 3.23 3.00 3.10 3.14 3.00 3.00 2.74

2 yr 3.20 3.04 3.89 3.04 3.14 3.04 3.95 3.14 3.14 3.23 3.14 3.14 3.20 3.04 3.04 2.69

3 yr 3.24 3.55 3.99 3.55 3.55 3.55 4.45 3.55 3.55 3.23 3.55 3.55 3.24 3.55 3.55 2.79

4 yr 3.34 4.54 4.39 4.54 4.39 4.54 4.99 4.54 4.54 3.23 4.54 4.54 3.35 4.54 4.54 2.99

5 yr 3.49 5.14 4.99 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.24 5.14 5.14 3.23 5.14 5.14 3.44 5.14 5.14 2.89

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Provided by Donna Telep,

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Pitt Meadows Co-op Park!

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21430 Campbell Avenue, Maple Ridge

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289,800

• 3 bdrms, 2 baths • 1,275 sq. ft. • Single garage • Lots of updates • Well managed complex • Fully fenced yard • Shows very well

#27 20699 - 120B Avenue, Maple Ridge

THE HOGARTH TEAM

409,800

Our Family Working For Yours

Excellent Suite Potential

• 3 bedrooms up • 600 sq ft work• 2 bedrooms down shop • Needs some TLC • Large pie-shaped in bsmt lots • Great potential

Al Hogarth

Associate Broker

604-467-9300

78,800

699,800

Backing onto Alouette River!

• 16 year old, 2 bdrm mobile • Alouette Mobile Home Park

• Spacious & bright, vaulted ceilings • Carport, 2 sheds & backyard

#11, 12868 229th St., M.R.

Picturesque 2.5 Acres

• 2830 sq ft, 3 storey home • Full bsmt with suite potential

• Open concept • Huge 972 sq ft detached TRIPLE GARAGE / SHOP

12476 Powell St, Stave Falls

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Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

Hobby Farm

Great opportunity to be your own boss. Well established business with great cash flow and excellent expansion potential. Priced well below replacement and franchise fees. Buyer must meet franchise qualifications. Located in Busy mall with some surrounding businesses open late. Under $60,000.

144,800

Fabulous Family Home!

Best Unit In Building

Over 3,000 sq.ft. finished with lane access to double garage. Updated kitchen, hardwood floors, 3 1/2 baths including spacious ensuite off large master bdrm. Covered deck and patio overlook greenbelt. Listed at $479,900.00, so don’t delay see it today with Al Hogarth.

830 sq.ft. Penthouse • Best location in bldg • Spacious 1 bdrm • Quiet side of • Secure parking bldg overlooking • Pets allowed greenbelt • Close to amenites

#411, 12025 - 207A St., M.R.

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Walk To Whonnock Lake

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint flooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system. Priced at only $588,500

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• Beautiful 9 ft. ceilings throughout. • Gourmet kitchens with Corian style countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances and European cabinets. • Elegant ceramic tile and laminate flooring. • Deluxe plumbing and lighting packages. • Spacious balconies for enjoying the view. • Designer 2” blinds on all windows. • Concrete floors & rain screen technology. • Practical floor plans ranging from 634 to 909 sq. ft.

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LifeStyles Realty Congratulations to our 2012 RE/MAX Achievment Award Winners Serving you at both our Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows locations

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LifeStyles Realty Executive Club

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22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd • Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838 #2 19126 Ford Road • Pitt Meadows • 604-459-2838

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LifeStyles 604-561-0053

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12491 201St Street

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• 4 bdrm, 4 bthrm with TRIPLE GARAGE. • FANTASTIC BACK DECK with view. • Extras galore, inc. HEAT PUMP & CUSTOM MILLWORK • WEST MAPLE RIDGE perfect for Commuters

734,800

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748,888

12475 Davenport Drive • Huge CUL-DE-SAC lot • 3 bedroom/3 bathroom, plus large games room • STUNNING VIEWS

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207 15875 Marine Dr, White Rock

• ½ block to BEACH • $725,000 of upgrades

• LARGEST 3 BDRM TOWN HOME IN MAPLE RIDGE

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899,900

536 Cottonwood Avenue • 1/4 ACRE property in Harrison Hot Springs Village • 4 blocks to HARRISON LAKE • GREAT GARAGE

22699 & 22707 136A Ave • BREATHTAKING VIEWS • Opportunity to CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLAN • Call for information on completion dates

187,000

778-988-1224

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www.RobPoole.ca 604-808-4966

DON’T DRIVE – you can WALK… Everywhere from this centrally located two bedroom two bath condo in the Heart of Maple Ridge. Bright, spacious & nicely updated too! Includes insuite laundry plus extra storage. Did I mention the view of the Golden Ears Mountain? Call me today for your private viewing appointment.

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369,900

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 • Never been a better time to buy! • 1549 sq. ft. upper unit in Windsor Oak • 2 bedrooms, 2 wash • Double garage, quick possession possible $ 289,900 • Close to schools and #57 19160 119TH AVE, P.M. West Coast Express

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615,000

629,900

23715 - 116TH AVE, M.R.

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309,900

319,900

• Amazing value in westside Kichler Station • Vaulted ceilings, big windows, updated • 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms • Private outlook over greenery • Enclosed garage

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49,900

www.RobPoole.ca

• 980 sq. ft. spacious mobile home • new roof, furnace, updated washroom • 2 bedrooms, plenty of closet space • covered deck, deep carport • Val Marie, a 55+ park.

• Looking for something unique? • Rare over 1/4 acre lot, greenbelt 2 sides • Impeccable fully finished bsmt home • Professionally finished 2 bdrm inlaw suite • Double garage plus detached carport

THE SIMPLE LIFE • Located in desirable Val Marie, a 55+ park • Open plan, nicely decorated home • 2 bedrooms, separate laundry room • Pad rental $404 per month • Covered deck, nice garden

39,900

42,900

LEASE SPACES Check out these unbelievable values, lease rates INCLUDE operating costs! Garibaldi Place in downtown Maple Ridge, lots of parking.

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

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LifeStyles

For the way you live

Steve & Gloria

HAMILTON

604-250-0594

604.467.8881

329,000

EXECUTIVE HOME 5 ACRES

• 3 yrs young w/ central • Large fenced yard • 6300 sq. ft. w/3bay gar. location • Open plan w/ 2090 sq. ft. + wrkshp • Fully finished on 3 levels • Granite kitchen • Huge kitchen w/ granite • 4 bdrms and 4 bath counters counters

604-657-6231

www.gordonbarthels.com

875,000

EXECUTIVE TOWN HOME

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

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• Private setting & gated • 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Hot water radiant heat • Large covered deck

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

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219,900 REALLY!

ONE LOOK WILL DO! • Gorgeous updated Westside, newer roof • Over 1000 sq ft w/ 2 decks, 2 Bdrms, 1 1/2 baths • Newer appliances, laminate flrg, crown mldgs, modern paint • Walk to Westcoast Express and SHOPPING • Well managed strata-great clubhouse too!

459,900

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hen you’re named for Scottish warrior William Wallace, the sword-swinging hero made famous by the movie Braveheart, fearless feats come with the territory. So how about sailing 30 feet into the air off a ramp on a bicycle, and doing a backflip? ‘Liam’ Wallace will be doing that and more, as he attempts to turn pro in the sport of extreme mountain biking, at the age of 15. He will reach this crossroads in his career at Grand Junction, Colorado on May 9. It is the first North American stop on the Freestyle Mountain Bike World Tour. “This is big,” he said. “I will compete as an amateur, but if I do well in the Fifteen-year-old Liam Wallace hopes become professional in the sport of extreme mountain biking. amateur, and I like it, I’ll “They’re really overrated, and cautious about trying to pull off real be moving up to the pro people think it’s crazy, but it’s not challenging stunts after an exhaustclass.” ing day of practice. It’s been a long time coming. that hard.” He remembers sailing through “Now when I’m tired, I don’t take Wallace’s passion for jumping and performing tricks on a bike started the air for his first big jump, coving that last jump,” he said. “That’s a 20-foot gap, flying 30 feet off the when it happens.” when he was very young. Other than that, he hasn’t dialed it “I yanked his training wheels off ground. “It’s scary, but once you hit it, it down at all. his bike on his second birthday,” re“It’s actually gotten a lot crazier calls his father Andy, a local realtor. feels so good.” Watching extreme competitors’ since then,” he said. “Now it’s what he wants to do for a stunts, fans have to ask themselves In Colorado he will be wearing a living, and he’s really close.” The former BMX racer spends how riders can learn these tricks helmet offering full face protection and a brace to support his neck. every spare minute after school and without hurting themselves. The answer is that they don’t. And he has learned to do most weekends on local dirt jumps, and Wallace has injured himself, and of his most dangerous tricks, like skate parks and in other venues, the backflip, over a foam pit at bike mastering the skills required. He quite seriously. At about age 11 he went off a jump jumps in Whistler, where a fall is has caught the attention of a bike manufacturer, and is partly spon- “nose heavy,” or with his front tire just an inconvenience. Staying healthy is a huge part of sored by Morpheus Cycles of New too far underneath him, and went face-first into the hard-packed dirt. the sport. York. Part of his winter training includThe stunts Liam does are amaz- He broke his jaw, nose, three ribs and wrist, and his face was slashed ed competing in the B.C. Cup Fouring. Tailwhips are the toughest to to the point that his jawbone was Cross Championship, and Wallace was the B.C. junior men’s champion master, as the rider holds the han- visible. “They (his parents) got a call from for 2013. dlebars but swings the bike so the Now he hopes to translate that rear tire makes a circle, or doing a the Port Moody Hospital that I had 360, turning bike and rider in the broken every bone in my face,” he success into extreme mountain biking competition. air. Backflips draw the oohs and said. It hasn’t slowed him down, al“This is what I’d like to do for the aahs from the crowds, but he says though he agrees that it makes him rest of my life.” they’re the first jump he learned.

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The 2000 Fraser Valley Royals won the double A division of the Mainland International Hockey Championship in Coquitlam over the weekend. The Royals went a perfect 6-0 through the weekend, and defeated the Edgy Islanders of Victoria 4-2 in the final game. The Royals were down on the scoreboard 2-1 heading into the third period, but got a huge tying goal from Abbotsford’s Jake Enns to even the game at 2-2. Minutes later, Mission’s Sean Sidhu got the eventual game winner when he wired home a slap shot to put the Royals up 3-2. Enns sealed the victory with his second goal of the game, and it ended 4-2. The 2000 Royals top three point getters were Abbotsford’s Brett Bass with nine goals and three assists, Mission’s Hayden Vetterals with five goals and five assists, and Maple Ridge’s Jacob Mainhout with four goals and three assists. The Royals are coached by Troy Stordy, Scott Penman, Jeff Penman and Ken McPhalen. Royals players from Maple Ridge include Cam Plamondon, Matteo Petrelli and Mainhout. The 2000 Fraser Valley Royals Black, coached by Colin Rissanen, came home with a silver medal after losing a close game to the Vancouver Spartans in BC Cup final at the Mainland Tournament. The Royals are comprised of kids from Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Maple Ridge, Langley and Surrey.

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Sports

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igh intensity sprint drills, or interval training, have been used for many years by athletes to improve speed, quickness and power in sports. But since the mid1990s, there have been investigations by researchers on the effect this kind of training has on non-athletes. This research has been showing increasingly beneficial results on everything from weight control to blood sugar regulation. This high intensity interval training is sometimes called HIIT for short. Interval training is usually defined as exercising at high intensity or speed for a short period of time (often 10 to 30 seconds) using a large amount of muscle mass doing an activity such as running or cycling, followed by a rest period, then repeating the process a number of times in one training session. Rest periods consist of either complete rest, or up to about 50 per cent of maximum working intensity. Decades ago it was assumed by the public and athletes alike that if you wanted to improve your aerobic performance, you should do only aerobic exercise (like long runs) and to improve anaerobic performance you need to do anaerobic exercise (like sprinting). We thought doing anaerobic exercise would not improve the aerobic benefits on the body like fat loss, improved aerobic capacity, blood sugar regulation or heart health. However, many recent studies are changing this view. In 2008 a paper was published by researchers at McMaster University that showed that doing 2.5 hours of sprint interval training produced similar biochemical muscle changes to 10.5 hours of endurance training and similar endurance performance benefits. The interval used was one minute of high intensity work followed by 75 seconds of rest repeated 8-12 times, three days a week compared to five days a week of the traditional aerobic workout. The McMaster study also found a benefit to a less intense interval program for those who were very sedentary. Another researcher at the University of Birmingham found using a

similar interval training regimen with as little as three 20-second intervals each week for four weeks improved insulin sensitivity by 24 per cent. In another study by the same researchers, a 15week program of HIIT on a group of young women showed significant reductions in total body fat, subcutaneous leg and trunk fat, and insulin resistance. The reason for these effects is not completely understood, but may have to do with the fact that when you exercise

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Passed away in McKenney Creek Hospice on March 13, 2013 at age 76 years. Predeceased by his wife Thelma. He is survived by his loving children Darryl (Sue), Donna, Blaine (Cindy), Brenda (Ken), Brent (Wanda), 12 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his friend and neighbour Isabelle; 1 brother Glen (Gladys); and 4 sisters; Blanche, Carole, Marie (Jack) and Joyce (Louis) as well as numerous nieces & nephews. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Stephen Wyatt on April 21, 2013. After a short battle with cancer Stephen succumbed to his illnes. Stevie will join mother Helen, father Teddy who predeceaced Steve. Stevie is survived by brothers Gerry and his daughter Amanda bcclassified.com and Brian, Uncle Ken (Janice), Danny and Steven. Cousin Andrew (Tracy), Jackie and Julie and his best friend and girlfriend Anita. Stevie will be sorely missed by all in the automotive and motorcycle racing industry.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday May 7th, 2013 at 7:00pm at #306 - 22230 North Ave Maple Ridge, BC Please RSVP by Monday April 29th, 2013 Ph: 604-467-1490 Email: rmeadows@bc.sja.ca

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PERRICH, Dorothy May Dorothy Perrich of Port Moody, BC passed away on April 18, 2013 at McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge. Predeceased by her husband Boris, mother Catherine, father Leo and her dear cousin Leroy. She leaves to cherish her memory 4 children, Karen (Randy), Ralph, Scott, Colleen, her daughter in-law Ellen and her 4 grandchildren Kelsey, Nathan, Leanne and Ross. No service by request.

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PETER, Sean Paul born on February 19, 1985, and it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sean Paul Peter on April 20, 2013. He is survived by his loving family, parents Joyce & Cal, son Dallas, girlfriend Telisha, older brother Kyle, younger brother Ryan, grandmother Hazel and many relatives and friends. Sean had a great passion for sports, mainly soccer. He loved l life and he was most happy attending gatherings with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. There will be a celebration of life for Sean on Sunday April 28th at 13030 - 251A St Maple Ridge between 1-4 PM.

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of companies requires Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout B.C. and PRINCE GEORGE Alberta. Applicants have winter and Group mountain,of driving experience/ Van-Kammust Freightwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Companies training. requires Owner Operators for runs out of our We offer above average rates and excellent employee benefits. Prince George Terminal. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Mark, 778-866-5497 or Wemailffa resume, current ll tdriverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t abstract Wiand t details / Mof truckt to: i careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Greenhouse Designer & Estimator BC Greenhouse Builders, founded in 1951, is the leading manufacturer of premium greenhouses, servicing commercial and residential clients. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Greenhouse Designer / Estimator. We are eager to train the right candidate that has a desire to take their career to the next level. Post secondary graduates welcome. The ideal candidate will posses a desire to provide exceptional service. RESPONSIBILITIES Âˇ Pursue company generated leads and provide estimates Âˇ Oversee projects from estimate to completion including specs and drawings REQUIREMENTS Âˇ Understand construction and building processes with some ability/familiarity to read blueprints Âˇ Post-Secondary Education in construction design is a definite ASSET Âˇ Previous experience in a related industry a PLUS Âˇ Must be customer service oriented Âˇ Will posses excellent communication and critical thinking skills t /P 5SBWFM t $PNQFUJUJWF #BTF 4BMBSZ t *ODFOUJWFT t &YUFOEFE #FOFĂśUT t 3341 1MBO 1MFBTF FNBJM ZPVS SFTVNF UP DBSFFST!CDHSFFOIPVTFT DPN PS GBY 1MFBTF WJTJU VT PO MJOF GPS B NPSF EFUBJMFE PVUMJOF BU XXX CDHSFFOIPVTFT DPN Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted

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Come work with the Operating Engineers Local 115 Training Association located in Maple Ridge. The Training Association is a fast paced environment for training and upgrading heavy equipment operators. We are now accepting applications for the position of: Expediter You will be responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Administrator, Site Supervisor, Instructors and Training Coordinators. In addition to regular office duties you will be responsible for: t 6QEBUJOH BOE DSFBUJOH MFBSOJOH NBUFSJBMT t QSJOUJOH BOE BTTFNCMJOH USBJOJOH NBOVBMT t BSSBOHJOH TDIFEVMJOH BOE DPOĂĽSNJOH PVUTJEF contract services to meet training timetables. Qualifications t (SBEF t .JOJNVN ZFBST PGĂĽDF FYQFSJFODF t "CJMJUZ UP QSJPSJUJ[F UBTLT XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE as a team member t 1SPĂĽDJFOU XJUI .4 0GĂĽDF 4VJUF 8PSE &YDFM 1PXFS1PJOU

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

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Farm Workers Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d F/T for Purewal Blueberry Farm. $14/hr. Plant, cultivate and harvest crops. Operate & maintain farm machinery. Heavy lifting and ability to live and work reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Contact: Charan farmspurewal@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-465-0649 Pitt Meadows, BC

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS INTEGRA Law Group (integralaw.ca) requires a full time/part time conveyancing secretary. Preference will be given to applicants with legal training and experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in MS Word, work well as a team player and be capable of dealing with the public in a positive and confident manner. Competitive salary based on skills and experience. Please apply by email to resumes.integralaw@gmail.com.

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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs. 604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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Ph: 604.465.5376 Cell: 604.318.4514

GREENSKEEPERS

Residential / Commercial

604-476-0075 Prompt Delivery Available

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

300

LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services Spring into Action; cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish removal, Topping, Pruning, Wind or Snow damage & removals, Chipping & Stump grinding.

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years. Locally owned and operated. All work guaranteed. FREE ESTIMATES

www.pearllandscapes.com

Steve 778-848-0036 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

ABBY & MAPLE RIDGE MISSION VALLEY RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS

Fencing & Allan Block

Kitchens ~ Bathrooms Decks ~ Painting Drywall ~ Flooring Fencing ~ Doors & much more.......

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

S Insured S Licensed Guaranteed S Free Estimates

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Free Estimate 18 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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

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NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

Brad 778-552-3900

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. C & C Electrical Mechanical

LANDSCAPING

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

7 Days / Week

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

Phone 604-854-9288

Landscape Maintenance & Construction

INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES

300

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280

.supersoil

Monthly Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Mowing Service Grounds Maintenance Pruning/Hedging Yard Clean-Ups

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Lawn Care

Weekly Lawn Mowing 257

288

604.465.2944

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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.

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

604-465-3189 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

320

283A

HANDYPERSONS

INTERIOR *Painting *Repairs *Alterations *Design. SENIORS DISCOUNT. Glenn 778-873-8300

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

THE

HOUSE RENO’S

EVENT

Specialist in Home Improvement for Seniors

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013

Call 604-781-7031

BOOK YOUR DATE WITH BEAUTY. GEL NAIL AND HAIR CHALKING APPLICATIONS

GIFT GIVEAWAYS, FREE SAMPLES & REFRESHMENTS SPACE IS LIMITED. SPEAK TO YOUR BEAUTY EXPERT TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

11 AM - 4 PM AT SHOPPERS DRUGMART PITT MEADOWS FEEL GREAT ABOUT GETTING GORGEOUS

$5 FROM EACH TICKET SOLD GOES TO LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Look Good Feel Better is a program of the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Associaiton Foundation. Reg Charity #13374 0316 rr001

IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL WOMEN’S HEALTH

Bake Sale & BBQ by Donation

KITCHEN, BATHROOM, DECK, WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Fully Insured. References Avail.

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

Well, this part of the challenge is super challenging. Realizing I probably have been losing muscle while losing weight, I needed to step up the weights. Also, trying to do the VLOG challenge by making a Youtube video. When you have out-of-date technology, it is a real....bummer! And the third challenge is trying to find time to make delicious food, do my dishes, and laundry, and have my place clean enough so I’m not tripping over weights and sports shoes! Can you say disaster zone? So, to deal with number one I will be doing way more weights and was just offered a session with a personal trainer that I said ‘yes’ to. To tackle number two I will try to remain calm and positive as I compile all the little videos I took, and hope the person who offered their help to edit will come through… but I’ll still have a back up plan of my own. Number three! Well, my friend suggested I do the dishes after each meal. That is definitely not happening. For my place, the only thing I can think of is tidying more on my days off, and not inviting anyone over until the challenge is done.

About Paige Charron Height: 5’5” / Weight: 157 lbs Current Fitness Level: I never work out Current Diet: I eat and snack a lot but tend to eat mostly healthy foods Fundraising Goal: $1,500 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society

GREEN FIGHTERS Fit ’n’ Healthy with Kin’s

phone 604-575-5555

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 ACTION RENOVATIONS New reno’s, basement suites, bathrooms, painting, plumbing & electrical, framing, drywall & spray-tex. Free Est. 604-492-4211 / 941-6883

Check on-line for Paige’s progress since February 23

Paige is working on leading a healthier life and wants to continue this with the Kin’s Green Fighters challenge.

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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GARAGE SALES

Barn Browse Sale

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MAPLE RIDGE

Sat & Sun May 4 & 5. 10am ~ 3pm No Early Birds Rain or Shine After May 5 call 604-202-1750 ask for Terry

Saturday, April 27, 8am - 4pm 23417 - Nightingale Ave

Sat. April 27th 9am - 2pm Hotdogs, coffee & tea available. PM United Church “The little white church on the corner” of Harris & Ford Roads Annual Garage Sale Doors open 9 - 1, Apr. 27. Furniture, housewares, all types of “treasures”!

MULTI-CLUB Maple Ridge Dance Circle

Maple Ridge.

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

GARAGE SALE Sat, April 27th, 9am-3pm

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

12011 224th Street (corner Dewdney) Maple Ridge

Garage Sale 20169 Ashley Cres. Sunday April 28 10am-3pm. Gardening items, clothes, BMX bike, puzzles & games, bench saw & lots of misc. items. No Early Birds.

(off Dewdney & 234th)

Garage Sale St. John the Divine Church, Maple Ridge River Rd & Laity St.

MAPLE RIDGE

11913 Sentinel Street Planter Boxes, Some Household Items, Tools & More.

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

GARAGE SALES

Sat, April 27th, 9am-3pm

ESTATE SALE Household items, furn, lamps, tools, lawn equipment & art work.

551

DOWNSIZING GARAGE SALE

11760 ~ 256th St

Lots of Antiques, Collectibles, Farmhouse & Industrial Furniture, Scuba Gear, Records, Tools.

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB

Annual Plant, Craft & Bake Sale Sat April 27, 12 Noon-3pm

St Patrick’s School Gym

22561 121st Ave

Downtown Maple Ridge. North on Edge St. off Dewdney Trunk Rd PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS! INFO: 604-467-2956

Websters Corners Elem. 256th & Dewdney Trunk Big Garage Sale in the Gym

Sat. April 27, 9am - 3pm. Over 20 tables to choose from. CLOTHING, TOYS, BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND MORE.

Book a table call Cindy 604-816-9410

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Mission

“Hearts on Noses Sale/Fundraiser” 33470 ~ 12th Ave.

Sat. April 27th, 9am -4pm Sun. April 28th, 9am - 1pm Antiques, Tools, Household items You name it we have it for sale! Please come out & help support the animals

PETS 453

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

EMPTY MOVING truck going between Vancouver to Alberta or Okanagan. 250-575-5383 www.thatguyvanlines.com

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER/furnace man with 33 years exp. Refs. Reas. rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, (604)582-1598

341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

Pay-Less Pro Painting SPRING EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Serving Tri City 33 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Call Ian 604-724-6373

477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS; mom AKC & dad CKC reg’d. Born Feb 9th, avail immed. Shots & dewormed. 3 M’s $600/ea & 1 F $650. (604)820-0264

ckc, micro, vacc/deworm. 604-794-3229. mountcheambernese@gmail.com

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

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Bernese Mountain pups.

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

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, 6 mo old, 2 males, $1000. each. (604)869-5073

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

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD. 604-317-4729

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

BOARDING

LOOKING for long term lease on pasture for one horse in Maple Ridge area. Call Lynn @ 604-2092265.

604.726.7542

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Bulldog Disposal Co.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TREE SERVICES

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

Celebrating 10 Years of Running for Health Care 5K Walk/Run • 10K Run • Kids Run

604-572-3733 T & K Haulaway

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

www.mainlandroof.com

Running this ad for 8yrs

TOPSOIL

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

• • •

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

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

372

SUNDECKS

WE’RE ON THE WEB

P/B blues. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 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 PUG AVAILABLE for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. ALSO GOLDEN RETRIEVER (not reg.) available for stud (OFA hips and cert eyes). Mission 604-820-4827

www.bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777 10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

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Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

338

PLUMBING

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Certified, Insured & Bonded RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

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

Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245

533

FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

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REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

RENTALS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

706

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

LE CHATEAU PLACE 312 Schoolhouse, Coquitlam, B.C.

MISC. FOR SALE

2 Bedroom Apartment $905.00 per month

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? POOL TABLE, slate, solid wood & all access. Good cond! Paid $4500, asking $1500. Call 604-613-2722.

REAL ESTATE 625

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOME @ 152 and 20 Avenue South Surrey / White Rock. Details: WWW.TRAVELPICS.CA

627

HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No QualiďŹ cation Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647

From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880

* Renovated Suites *

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd+den. *3Bdrm.

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

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE. 1 Bedroom suite from $700/mo. Avail immed or May 1st. Richard 604-369-1096

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail immed. Call 604-476-6683.

COQUITLAM - Penthouse 1400 s/f 2bd, 2ba, 2balc, hi-ceil, pool, gym, h/w floors. GORGEOUS! $1875/mo Avl now. Lafarge Lk. 604-808-4687.

MAPLE RIDGE Central, avail now. 1 Bdrm, 5 appls, $800. 2 Bdrm, 5 appls, $900. 2 Bdrm & den, 6 appls $1050/mo. Gas f/pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s u/g prkg. 604-467-4450 or 604-355-1356

When Networking is NOT-working! ~Presentation Skills for Building Relationships~ This is a special Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AM Workshop presentation Advance ticket purchase is required. Deadline to purchase a ticket is May 7, 2013 Note: Tickets will not be sold at the door. To reserve, contact womensam@gmail.com or call the Chamber at 604-463-3366

GUEST SPEAKER Maria Gallo

Everyone welcome! Bring a friend.

Admission Includes a light breakfast Catering by Big Feast Bistro & Catering

Do you struggle with speaking to new people at business events? Are you tired of being passed over due to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what you know, but who you knowâ&#x20AC;? philosophy? Would you rather text than talk? Wellâ&#x20AC;Ś youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone, as almost 80% of business professionals donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like networking. We know that networking is one of the most important aspects of business, yet so many of us simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it work! When Networking is NOT-working! covers fundamental presentation skills, essential to building business relationships. Presentation Skills Trainer,

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19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

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

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

MAPLE COURT II

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 Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Absolutely No Pets

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

Maple Ridge Central

CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only. 1 Bdrm. gas F/P. No Pets, Non Smoker

$525 + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

(604) 467- 5271 MAPLE RIDGE Central. Updated spacious 1bdrm, new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $780+utils. 604-307-2241.

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo Club Apartments

AVAILABLE NOW

1 Bdrm suite $775 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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES MAPLE RIDGE 20963 Lougheed Hwy.

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newly renovated 1 bedroom 1/2 duplex centrally located $550/mo cable inc pets negotiable,

(604)466-5799

MAPLE RIDGE

604-306-5752

NEWER APARTMENTS

MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet, clean 2 bdr sunny SxS duplex, fncd yd, priv setting. ns/np. $850. 604-240-8358

â&#x2014;&#x2020; 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Six Appliances â&#x2014;&#x2020; Secured Underground Prkg. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Cls. to West Coast Express â&#x2014;&#x2020; Adult Oriented

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.466.8404 (Erik)

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RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge MAPLE RIDGE

Queen Anne Apts.

2 bdrm bright apt.

New home w/riverview in Ruskin. Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm $550/mo Inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

GREAT LOCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

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Spacious units with a unique layout, in a safe, family oriented community in the historic neighbourhood of Maillardville Coquitlam, close to schools with shopping and public transit nearby. Units have gas fireplace, walk and in closets. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). No subsidies available. If your gross household income (before deductions) is between $32580.00 and $54300.00 call 604-451-6075 to view. If your income is lower than these ranges please call BC Housing 604-433-2218.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

706

OKANAGAN

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

MERIDIAN VILLAGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bedroom Apartments Available! Daycare on site RENTS between $880.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $930.000 Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $4650.00 you may be qualified for market rent. 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 M.RIDGE Cntrl 11735-225 St. Quiet 2 bdrm $900, incl heat & h/w. No dogs. 604-728-0940, 604-468-9420

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

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MAPLE RIDGE - 3000sf. 2 storey 4 bdrm. 4 bath + finished basement. Kanaka Elementary area, double garage, quiet family street, A/C, fenced yard. $2200/mo. Sorry No Pets. May 1! Rick 604.790.7425 MAPLE RIDGE, Clean 2 bdrm house on acreage with F/S & W/D. New flooring. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP. Avail May 1st. $1300/mo. 604-8503598 or 604-309-9711.

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD MAPLE RIDGE: 102A Ave: Falcon Landing Gorgeous 4 Bdrm + rec room family home. Conveniently located walking distance to schools and parks. 2.5 bath, gas f/p. Avail NOW! $1950/mo. N/p. N/s. 228th St: 1 Bdrm condo. Avail NOW! Granite throughout. Big windows. Insuite laundry. N/p. N/s. $1050/mo.

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011 For pictures & details visit MindyMcPherson.com

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ROOMS FOR RENT

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Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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Call 604-467-3944 749

STORAGE

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SUITES, LOWER

2 BEDROOM basement suite for rent. Basement is fully furnished. Includes 2 beds, couch, table and chairs, tv, shared internet, heat and hydro. Available May 1st. No smoking and no pets please. Rent is $850 a month. Prefer mature person please as this is a family residence. Phone number: 604-4631565 Ask for Paul.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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COQUITLAM Como Lk/Thermal Dr. 1200 s/f, 2bdr bsmt suite, inste w/d, nr Como Lk Shopping Cntr. May1st. $1000 +1/3utils. 604-780-1099. MAPLE RIDGE - 2 bdrm ground flr, lrg l/r, f/p. 1 full bath. Own w/d. own entr. 238 & Dewdney Trunk area. $875/mo inc gas & hydro. Avail. now. (604)230-8659 MAPLE RIDGE, 2 Bdrm suite. D/W, W/D, avail immed, small pet neg. $900 incl hydro/gas. (604)463-0029

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MAPLE RIDGE, LARGE 1 bdrm suite, near schools, WCE, & shop centre. $725 incl. utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Own W/D. Brand new carpet/laminate. N/S NP. Avail. now. Ph: (778)242-1313. PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm ste, pri entry, clean & quiet. $800 incl utils, F/S. Avail now. N/S. (778)997-1630

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SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE - 216 & Dewdney 3 bdrm, shrd w/d. L/R & D/R Furn. incl. Fenced yrd. n/s, n/p. Util 60%. Refs. $1200/mo. (604)290-6858

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TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 4th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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TRUCKS & VANS

1996 NISSAN P/U extra cab, 240K, asking $2500/obo. 778-887-5114.

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UTILITY TRAILERS

U-BUILT TRAILER good condition box measurement: 60â&#x20AC;?x9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Good Tires. $700. Call 778-887-5114.

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

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