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Unionized school district staff are questioning the school board’s spending priorities, as some 40 positions are to be cut, while the district spends $50,000 in its search for a new superintendent. CUPE faces the most cuts – 23 positions – in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district’s proposed 20142015 budget and is challenging the board’s spending habits during a time of austerity. The board faces a budget shortfall of $5 million in its $129 million budget next year, and has cut numerous positions. It is still considering whether to save $880,000 by cutting busing for regular students.

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Cemetery getting more room Two new properties add 1.3 acres to 130-year-old site by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

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‘Roll back stream setbacks’ Councillor wants to change stream protection rules by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

aple Ridge Coun. Al Hogarth wants to roll back setbacks on Maple Ridge’s creeks and streams by switching to the more developer-friendly riparian area regulations. Hogarth, a realtor, made the motion at council’s Tuesday meeting, which means discussion will take place at a future meeting. Maple Ridge currently uses the streamside protection regulations developed by senior and local government scientists and environmental groups. Those rules usually require any developments to be set back between 10 to 30 metres from stream banks. But in 2005, the B.C. government allowed cities to adopt riparian area regulations that usually required smaller setbacks than developments can be from streams. Coun. Michael Morden, who’s running for mayor, supports a review of Maple Ridge’s current regulations. “From what I’ve been told, there’s no bylaw, there’s no in-stone regulation,” he said. “I don’t have any preconceived notion as to where this is going to go.” Leaving large conservation areas, or green belts around streams, could be creating a long-term liability for the district, he added. And stream setbacks in some cases are resulting in narrow houses in crowded developments. “Sometimes these streamside regulations come into play on that.” But for Ross Davies, with the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society, the current streamside protection regulations are working. “I’m extremely happy with the streamside protection regulations and they have served us quite well. I don’t think the thing is broken and needs fixing.” Hogarth says moving to riparian regulations would make the rules more consistent with other cities. “It seems a bit sporadic. We have two different sets of maps within the system. Just want to see where we get to here.” But he couldn’t cite any specific occasion where the rules became confusing. Hogarth said most cities have adopted the provincial riparian area regulations, which he said are scientifically based. “It’s much easier to follow one regulation rather than a series of different ones.” Langley township, Surrey, Delta, Burnaby, the District of North Van-

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“It’s much easier to follow one regulation rather than a series of different ones.” Coun. Al Hogarth He didn’t know of specific developers avoiding Maple Ridge because of its current stream rules. With the notice of motion introduced, council will discuss the issue at its April 22 meeting. It then could adopt the riparian area regulations that night or it could refer the issue to a new environmental committee, which Hogarth would support. The district’s streamside protection rules have worked well for the last nine years, said Maple Ridge’s environmental planner Rod Stott. Maple Ridge council formally endorsed and adopted the streamside protection regulations by resolution

in 2005. However, the regulations are not in the form of a fully fledged bylaw because that would reduce flexibility. That’s to the benefit of homeowners and developers, he pointed out, because the regulations aren’t as unbending as a set of bylaws and allows the district to vary setback distances to accommodate builders and adjust to a particular site. Under riparian area regulations, senior government approval is needed to reduce setbacks. “It’s time, it’s money,” for developers or municipalities awaiting approval for a project. Under the streamside protection regulations, there’s also more local decision-making autonomy, Stott pointed out. Stott said regulations would never preclude development of a site. If a site required a large conservation area, developers and the district would work to vary setbacks to ensure building is possible, providing it can be done safely. The zoning for a site would determine how a project is built, he added. Usually about a quarter of the site is needed for conservation purposes. Requiring the setbacks, which become conservation areas, also means room enough to build bike

and jogging trails. Otherwise, the district would have to buy land for those purposes. Without those areas, “We probably wouldn’t have half the trail systems that we have now in place.” For those lucky enough to live beside such green areas, home values are about 20 per cent higher. Stott said there are many studies which show that conservation areas save cities millions of dollars because they reduce the need for stormwater systems, conserve water, controls erosion and filters pollution. Such a system allows development to work with existing land rather than shaping land to fit development. Many cities are now restoring ecological features for that purpose, Stott added. “Ultimately, it saves the taxpayer money.” Salmon are also returning to many of those streams, he pointed out. Stott said the majority of conservation areas are self maintaining and costs are miniscule, apart from removing the odd tree, compared to the savings they produce. After nine years, since being endorsed by council, Stott said just more than 400 development applications have been processed under the streamside protection regulations. “We haven’t had any come back to bite us.”

Protecting streams Streamside protection regulations were created after federal, provincial and municipal governments took a scientific look at the best way to protect fish and aquatic areas as development occurs. Buffer, or green areas along stream banks are crucial to the health of fish and water because trees provide shade, cool the water, filter pollution and help supply nutrients and control erosion. Generally, the streamside protection regulations require setbacks of 30 metres from top of bank of a stream that contains fish and where there’s intact vegetation sheltering the stream. For smaller creeks that are linked to fish-bearing streams and which provide nutrients, the setback is 15 metres, while the setback for large ravines is 10 metres. In built-up areas, such as downtown Maple Ridge, or on the Fraser River, where development has already taken place, the setback can be as little as five metres. Maple Ridge’s environmental planner Rod Stott says the regulations have been studied and proven to protect fish and fish habitat. “There’s no such science in place for the riparian area regulations, which is what Coun. Hogarth wants to change to. “There’s no scientific body of literature that supports RAR.” Under riparian area regulations, the general distance is three times the wetted area of a stream. “If you applied RAR to [some parts] of Maple Ridge, the setback would not reach the top of bank.” Under the streamside protection regulations, environmental consultants and municipalities determine stream setbacks. But with riparian area regulations, it’s more about how to meet the standards that have been created by the development industry. So far, no one has provided scientific evidence that it preserves fish habitat, Stott said.

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A clerk at a gas station in Maple Ridge was threatened with a weapon early Saturday, hours before a protest was staged in Vancouver to reinstate safety regulations meant to protect staff working alone at night in retail stores. For a third year in a row, the Employee Action and Rights Network (EARN) held an overnight sit-in at a Mac’s Convenience Store to draw attention to the dangers of people working alone. “We will keep fighting till we get legislation back in place,” said EARN activist Alanna Mulholland. “It’s really important to be standing in solidarity about workers working in unsafe conditions.” On Saturday, around 12:15 a.m. a man entered at a Chevron Town Pantry store in the 20500 block of Lougheed

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Suspects RCMP are looking for a couple responsible for a pair of robberies that targeted gas stations in Maple Ridge and Langley early Saturday. The first suspect is described as a light-skinned man in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’8” with a medium build and dark-coloured eyes. He was wearing a black, or dark blue hooded sweatshirt which had the word “shady” written on the front, blue jeans and tan-coloured boots. The second suspect, a woman, had long dark hair. • Anyone with any information is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at solvecrime.ca.

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A Maple Ridge man who spent five years in a Thai prison for molesting children will remain in custody while awaiting trial on 10 new charges. A provincial court judge refused to release Christopher Paul Neil on bail Thursday following a three-hourlong hearing in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court. Details presented during the bail hearing can’t be revealed due to a publication ban. Crown was seeking a detention order for Neil, which was granted by the judge. Neil was the subject of an international manhunt in 2007 after Interpol unscrambled digitally swirled images of him engaging in sexual acts with young boys from Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, ranging in age from six to 16.

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The City of Pitt Meadows hauled in the equivalent weight of an African elephant, but fell short of breaking a Guinness World Record for the most food collected in one day. Volunteers collected 23,210 pounds of canned goods Saturday, enough food to stock the close-to-empty shelves of the Friends in Need Food Bank for several months. “We did a lot better than I thought we would,” said Pat De Luca of the Wesbrooke Seniors Living Community, which spearheaded the recordbreaking attempt along with city councillor Gwen O’Connell. O’Connell and her team of volunteers were aiming to beat the previous world record by collecting 600,000 pounds of food (roughly 32 pounds for each of the city’s 18,500 residents) to mark Pitt Meadows’ centennial celebration. The record for the

largest food drive in 24 hours was set by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, which collected 254,493 kilograms (559,885 pounds) of food in Durham in March 2011. “23,000 pounds is still a lot for a little community like Pitt Meadows,” said De Luca. “It was a nice thing to shoot for and the response was tremendous.” More than 600 volunteers from across the city signed up for with the day-long drive, helping weigh the food, box it and truck it to Maple Ridge. The Huber Meadus realty group and EPS donated trucks to help ferry donations during the event. IGA made it easy for customers by pre-packing 13 pounds bags of groceries to purchase for $10 while Hopcott’s Premium Meats aimed to collect 1,400 pounds or a steer’s weight in food. Saturday’s event still broke one record as it was the biggest food drive-ever for the Friends In Need Food Bank. The donations couldn’t have come at a better time.

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Farmland fight sheds little light VICTORIA – Detailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside. A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown B.C. Views Tom Fletcher veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet. A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote. It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more people than in all of human history? Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming?

Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions sprawling across the Cariboo? Forests Minister Steve Thomson has been pinch-hitting for Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture file as the latter undergoes cancer treatment. Thomson took exception when NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons asked if he is aware people think the changes are to “neuter the chair of the Agricultural Land Commission.” Thomson, a former executive director of the Kelowna-based B.C. Agriculture Association, replied that the changes do not reduce the independence of the chair. Under further questioning from Simons, Thomson allowed that the current ALC chair, Richard Bullock, has provided no response to the government on the proposals. Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick was appointed Friday to replace Pimm as agriculture minister. But this ALC project is Bennett’s initiative, so I asked him about his changes to the appointment process. Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by thenminister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input. That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet. “The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions. It would be six farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission. “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d

rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear to be numbered.

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“There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added. One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth. The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland.

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Per student funding ‘Our structure needed to stand tall’ increase is needed Editor, The News: Re: Education ministry wants more (The News, April 9). I find it refreshing to hear from our local school trustees that they have finally come to the conclusion that their multiyear strategy of letter writing to the provincial government, asking for more funding to help solve the budget crisis has fallen on deaf ears. The teachers of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have been saying for years that this type of advocacy is not enough and are in agreement that citizens, and in particular parents, need to make their voices heard. I would suggest, however, that those citizen parents not stop at pressing the provincial government for improvements, but also ask those same trustees to change their tactics. This will mean asking them to step outside their comfort zones and put themselves at risk of sanctions. Sometimes changing the status quo only comes by putting oneself at risk. Teachers know this all too well and, in fact, many history lessons prove the point. The Wednesday, April 16 school board meeting is the perfect time for citizens to ask trustees to stand up and advocate in a different manner. One irrefutable point that can be made is that B.C. students receive $1,000 less each than the Canadian average, according to Stats Can. This is a disgrace in such a wealthy province. By just reaching the Canadian average, there would be an additional $14 million in the local coffers next year. Todd Patrick Maple Ridge

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Editor, The News: Re: School budget hits CUPE hard (The News, April 11). My name is Payten Smith and I am a Grade 12 student at Maple Ridge secondary. Upon reviewing the preliminary operating budget proposed for the year of 2014/2015, I came upon some cuts that I found quite disturbing, and from my point of view, unrealistic. As a senior student, I would like to describe to you the difficulties of transitioning from high school to post secondary, and the absolute necessity of general clerks, and career planning assistants. Going from point A to point B isn’t always a direct route. Our class was notified in early September of the tasks that we would have to perform in order to be successful in graduating. In my case, and many others, I needed to apply for scholarships, bursaries, and to universities. Without the assistance of our CPAs, I do not believe that this information would have been easily accessed. It is stated in the proposed budget that “students can readily access [the] information on their own,” and that it can be found “on web sites,” (Page 24). From first hand account, I can state that finding this information is not an easy task. For example, applying to different schools, whether in B.C., other provinces, or even the U.S. can be a frustrating undertaking. Each website has a different layout, with different requirements. Also, being in Grade 12, our schedules are overloaded with responsibilities. Most scholarships today require a high grade point average, lots of volunteer work, and an athletic involvement.

Somehow, I find the time to do all three while maintaining an 89 per cent average, volunteering for multiple groups, and being the captain of the wrestling team. But, with this heavy work load, it leaves little or no time to “readily access this information,” without the help of someone to guide me. Computers and devices that can access the internet are expensive. Coming from a background with great financial need, I do not have access to technology in my own home. Because of this hurdle, I have had to spend many hours in the career centre, using the computers provided there, and information packages provided by the CPA. She has stayed by my side throughout the entire process and she has gone above and beyond the requirements of her job. With the vast amount of institutions available for post-secondary, I found it a daunting task to narrow down the schools best-fit for myself. But with the help from Shannon Domitruk, I was finally given a light in a dark tunnel. The CPAs have go out of their way to make sure that we feel comfortable, confident, and enthusiastic about exploring the possibilities after high school. They are absolutely essential in the process of growing, learning, and supplying students with the answers to questions we didn’t know we should ask. Being young and inexperienced, most do not know how to navigate their way into applying for opportunities without the help of someone by our side. Researching and applying are not as simple as it was when our parents were my age. It can be a very arduous and complex task.

We are still children. We do not know which route to take or how to get there. The CPAs are our guides, and without them, we would be lost without direction. Also, upon reading through the recommendations, I was alarmed at the plan to reduce a general clerk, and the changes implemented to the hours able to work. Overall, at my school, our staff would lose 73 working hours; this includes 48 general clerk hours and 25 CPA hours. Having been in the same school for my whole high school career, I can state that these clerks need those hours. These staff have a hand in many duties, such as reception, scholarship applications, graduation preparation, counsellor and teacher support, parent liaison, attendance and more. Being an active voice in our school, I am aware of how hard these women work, and that they need all the hours in a day – if not more – to cover these responsibilities. They also go out of their way to create relationships with students, and to make them feel at home. The staff of our school makes sure that every student feels secure, positive, and gives us the motivation to conquer tasks that we aren’t sure of. They provide a needed support system, and if these recommendations are approved, I fear the worst for my school. These proposals would affect not just the families who would be losing a salary, but the students who look up to these individuals, and place them as their role models. Our institution needs these people; they are the foundations that we build our school upon and they are the structure that we need in order to stand tall. Payten Smith Maple Ridge

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The MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission wants his constituents to know he cares about poor people following criticism over a statement made last week about poverty in B.C. Marc Dalton was commenting on an opposition member’s April 7 motion for the province to consider work being done in other jurisdictions to reduce poverty. His retort, however, became the subject of

a debate on a morning radio talk show, which characterized them as “off-base.” Dalton’s comments have since been featured in a clip on YouTube. Anthony Cross (@ Crosskost) took to Twitter, asking Dalton: “So there’s is no poverty in Maple Ridge, does the city agree?” Dalton began his remarks in the legislature by saying B.C. is on the right track to reducing poverty. He went on to relate how he had spent time with a church organization in a poor Cen-

tral American country – a place where he slept in a hammock, where children were barefoot and the occasional chicken and piglet ran around the house. “But I noticed that people in these villages were just as happy as people in North America. It really made me realize that happiness does not consist of an abundance of things. Not that things are bad, and we certainly want people’s material comfort to increase, but life is more than that.” Dalton went on to define poverty, referencing Wikipedia, as focusing on “absolute poverty” in particular, which refers to the deprivation

of basic human needs – food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care and education. Dalton explained that those needs are mostly met in a wealthy nation Dalton like Canada. We have clean water, Dalton noted. As for clothing, there are half a dozen thrift stores in Maple Ridge providing clothes at low-cost or no cost to the needy. When it comes to shelter, Dalton said, children on the street are a rare occurrence. “I have not met chil-

dren starving in British Columbia in the past 50some years. If they were, then I think that would be, normally, willful or criminal n e g l i ge n c e ,” said Dalton. He does not want his comments to be construed as uninformed or not recognizing the tremendous needs of many people. “People are important to me. I have compassion for their situation,” Dalton said when asked to clarify his remarks. He added that organizations such as food

banks and the local Salvation Army, coupled with government support, stop people from reaching “absolute” poverty.

“I have not met children starving in British Columbia in the past 50some years.” Mark Dalton, MLA

“I see it important for me and my staff to connect people with those supports,” said Dalton. “I don’t want constituents to think I’m oblivious to what’s happening.

There’s no doubt that it’s hard.” Dalton’s remarks in the legislature were immediately criticized by New Democrats. “I find the last speaker unbelievable when it comes to knowing about the reality of poverty in British Columbia,” said Carole James, NDP MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill. “I would like the Honourable Member who just spoke to come and speak to the mother who is living in a car with her children in my community — to tell them that there isn’t poverty in British Columbia. There is huge poverty in British Columbia, and this government has ignored it. It’s long past time to deal with it.”

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Trustees may instead decide to charge bus students $215 a year for the service. CUPE local president Leslie Franklin, who represents secretaries, custodians and support staff, took aim at the $50,000 the board has budgeted for recruiting a new superintendent, to replace the recently departed Jan Unwin, who went on to work with the education ministry. The board has a contract in place with an executive search firm for the hire. It is the only hire made by trustees and requires assistance from a firm that specializes in the process. “It is common practice in the education sector to engage an executive search firm to replace the CEO of the organization,” responded communications manager Irena Prochop. “For an important position such as this, it’s crucial to cast a wide net so as to find an outstanding CEO for the district.” However, Franklin said the district already has a great internal candidate in acting superintendent Laurie Meston. CUPE members have also been critical of the school district’s principals taking retreats, spending thousands of dollars on a trip to Whistler, while school secretaries are losing their jobs. Prochop explained that all principals and vice-principals have a professional development allowance of $1,500 in their contracts, which

is part of their total compensation package. They draw on it for conferences or other training and education opportunities. School District No. 42 administrators pool their resources to take training together. “We have been fortunate in this district, in that our principals and vice-principals have generously allocated a part of this allowance every year toward organizing a district-wide conference,” said Prochop. “But again, the money for these conferences comes out of a pro-d allowance that is written into our administrators’ contracts. Franklin said the cutbacks to clerical staff will be noticeable to parents and students. Simply phoning a school and getting a person on the other end of the line will be difficult. When kids are not picked up on time after school, or when parents need to get messages to their children, it is CUPE clerical staff who handle such situations. “That’s going to be an issue,” she predicts. “They [school board administrators] have no respect for CUPE work,” she accused. “They don’t value it.” Franklin was also angry that CUPE members could also lose the right to work during half of the two-week spring break. When the board opted for a two-week break three years ago, CUPE was assured its members could continue to work for one week, so they would not lose pay. “Now they see it as a great way to

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Students showcase talents at Poetry Slam More power than the goddamn goddamn president Almighty, benevolent Beyonce The audience loved it, and she won for Most Entertaining poem. In “A Promise for the Infinite Now,” Alicia Neptune said: See, This may be the age of communication But the causation for the cessation of all creation Is not communication But frustration From living in a world needing salvation. And our elation comes from flirtation And our fixation with love Not the formation of relationships She won the Poetry Hero award, for top overall score. Top Wordsmith went

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Most of the trees that were cleared away were fruit trees planted by previous generations. But no decisions have been made and designing the expansion is just beginning. “This something we haven’t determined yet.” Given current trends, however, the cemetery will be able to accommodate more remains than in its previous two centuries. More people are choosing cremation then burial, rather than full burials. A plot for cremated remains for residents of Maple Ridge costs $1,157, while a full-sized plot is $5,349. In 2006, 87 per cent of burials were for cremated remains, while only 13 per cent were for full burials, Pendl noted. According to the 2008 Cemetery Master Plan, another acre of land will still be needed by 2025. That could happen if the district acquires the other vacant lot, which now separates the two new sections on Dewdney Trunk Road. Maple Ridge Cemetery is built based on the designs and tastes of pioneers. According to the district’s website, its design harkens back to the Romanticism of the 19th century, and features open spaces and panoramic views. The cemetery was established in the 1880s, after Maple Ridge’s

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Arnie Grootendorst inspects an oak tree on one of the new cemetery lots. incorporation in 1874. Within its boundaries are Thomas Haney and family, along with William Nelson, the original owner of the property, and his Kanaka (Hawaiian) wife. John McIver, who organized the first meeting of the District of Maple Ridge, and J. Inouye, pioneer of the Japanese community in Maple Ridge, are also buried there. The English oak tree marks the entrance to the cemetery, although two huge maple trees provide the most impressive views, framing the roadway that leads between the markers. The English oak was planted on Remembrance Day 1938, a year before the start of the Second World War, by the Haney Women’s Institute. “A cemetery is a form of ar-

chive,” said Val Patenaude, director with the Maple Ridge Museum. History can be followed by noting who was buried there and who isn’t. For instance, many Japanese grave markers from before the Second World War are visible. After the war and the deportations of Japanese families inland, those names weren’t as visible. Patenaude said the museum can lend a book to serve as a guide for a tour of the cemetery. She’s worried, though, about society’s recent trend to avoid memorial services, funerals or burials in favour of more informal services and burial. That can lead to lapses in historical records as families and individuals vanish from history.

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Soup and chili set for Earth Day Freecycle returns, and food stations by Colleen Flan ag a n staff reporter

Earth Day celebrates food this year in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Haney Farmers Market. On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the family-fun event will take place in Memorial Peace Park with exhibits, activities and performances, all centered around the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food for Thought.â&#x20AC;? Candace Gordon, with Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Kitchens, will be coordinating the making of a Stone Soup. The idea was fashioned after a folk story in which hungry travelers arrive at a village, fill up a cooking pot with water and throw in a stone. When the villagers ask what they are cooking, they reply stone soup, but that it needs a bit of garnish to make it taste great. So, each villager pitches in with whatever vegetable they can offer until finally a soup is made and shared amongst the group. So, Earth Day visitors are being asked to bring a vegetable to add to a soup between 9 and 11 a.m., at the bandstand. The free soup will be dished out at noon, so bring a reusable mug. Another new event this year will be an Iron Chef Tasting Challenge, to raise money for the Friends In Need Food Bank. In a fenced off area at the southwest corner of Memorial Peace Park, nine local chefs will have their chilies ready for sampling. Unlike a true Iron Chef competition, in which food is made on site, the chilies will be made ahead of time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea of having an Iron Chefs competition was so exciting, we kind of had to let go of it in its truest form,â&#x20AC;? explained the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizer Rebecca Awram, citing the unpredictability of weather in April. However, Awram says, with a variety of different chefs, the chilies are bound to be really interesting. Admission to the chili cook-off will be a minimum of $2 per person, with all proceeds going to the food bank, but Awram is hoping people will dig deeper. A judging panel of five will each pick their top three favourites, in the hopes there will be a

clear winner. All the other categories will be voted on by the attendees, who will be handed voter cards upon entry. Categories include best overall chili, most unique, most comforting and most eco or sustainable. Chilies entered in the last category will list their ingredients along with what is noteworthy about them, if it is organic, local, sustainable, fair trade or free range. During the opening ceremonies, 11 a.m., the First Haney Beavers will be do a veggie dance, choreographed by the Dance Circle. Also, a food mandala will be created by the

Maple Ridge Environmental School, with artist in residence Kat Wahamaa. The second Earth Day poetry book, an interactive food song sing-along with Julie Cutting, who often performs at the Haney Farmers Market and a drum circle using found sounds from the kitchen, will be part of the event. This year, Meadows Maze will have an interactive display for children to learn where their food comes from. Children will collect food from different stations and sort them for the market, where they will get a Freecycle buck that they take to the Freecycle

event at the Greg Moore Youth centre in exchange for a treat. Donations of gently used clothing, toys and books are being requested for the Earth Day Freecycle. They can be dropped off in front of the ACT along 224th Street from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday April 25 or in the blue box at your school. On Earth Day, these items will be given away for free. Jackie Chow with HUB will be promoting local cycling excursions. Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation cookbooks that will also be on sale, with all proceeds going back to the foundation.

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Design for a nursery or child’s room has come a long way since blue for boys and pink for girls.

Decor for the younger set By Kerry Vital If you’re interior designinclined, one of the fun parts of raising a child can be decorating their room, whether it’s designing their nursery or re-decorating a room to suit an older kid who has outgrown their babyish tastes. However, if trendy home decor isn’t high on your priority list, it can be hard to know where to start. “You want timeless pieces that can grow with the child,”

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Reviving the 70s with the help of Best Builders Best Builders worked with Sarah Gallop Design Inc. to create a modernized home while still keeping the 70s style the owner wanted. By Kerry Vital Old is new again with Best Builders’ 70s-style project that has more than a touch of retro ﬂair. In partnership with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Best Builders was able to give the homeowners exactly what they were looking for while sticking to budget and bringing everything in on time. “The homeowner had a speciﬁc style in mind,” says Best Builders owner Todd Best. “It really turned out amazing.”

Best notes that the original home was very closed off, with individual rooms instead of open space. He and his team opened up the entire main floor to make it more useable for the entire family. “Now, there’s nowhere in the house that you can’t hear ‘time for dinner!’” Best says. “It’s a complete transformation.” The outdoor space is one of the most spectacular things about the new home, and Best is very proud of it. “The outdoor turf soccer field is built to the same specifications as the (Vancouver) Whitecaps field,” he says. That field can also be turned into a volleyball court by folding away the nets. There is also an outdoor fire pit and new tiered sun deck, among other features. “You never have to leave the house,” says Best, adding that the homeowner’s children come home with their friends

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Newly renovated home includes professional-quality soccer pitch in yard “ from page. 17 architecture while making it more functional and modern for the family. “Outside, there’s nothing spectacular about it,” Best says. “They wanted it to look like the other homes on the street, but inside it’s refined.” They kept the old fireplace and used matching bricks to patch where the new beams tie in, and kept many of the interior features such as the cedar panelling. “All of the furniture was custom-built in California,” says Best. New millwork was

added, including shoe storage in an entry pony wall for extra convenience and flat crown cabinetry that utilizes contrasting white and dark finishes. The master bedroom was moved downstairs and a spa-like ensuite was added, and the kitchen was moved from the centre of the home to the rear wall to create a great room-kitchen combination. A live edge wood bar top is included on the kitchen island for an extra touch of vintage style. The redesigned family room is now the favoured place for the whole family to spend time together, whether it’s doing homework or watching a movie by the fire. “Family comes first to the homeowner,” says Best. “It’s been a very well-received project.” The home has been named a finalist in three categories at the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Ovation Awards, for Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999 and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. The winners will be named on April 26. “We have a very strong team,” says Best. “We guarantee quality and take great pride in our finishing.”

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GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, and Wesgroup Properties for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over, Best Single Family Residential Community, Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 Square Feet, Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community and Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium. Portrait Homes has also been named a finalist in several categories, including Single-Family Builder of the Year, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, and Best Sin-

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Adding to your living space with a gazebo By Kerry Vital Backyard living can be easy with a gazebo that fits your style and space. Not only will it provide shelter, it can also add a touch of style to your yard. “A gazebo really does add to your life,” says Donna Lillejord of Alfresco Backyard Lifestyles. “You can use your yard all year round.” A gazebo can be called by many names, including pergola or pavilion, but it’s generally recognized as being a structure with a roof that is open on all sides used to give you protection from the elements. While Lillejord says that there’s always a solution for any type of situation when it comes to installing a gazebo, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. “How much space do you have?” she asks. “You don’t want to canopy your entire Installing a gazebo will extend your living space outdoors and backyard.” She also tells homeowners to look at what the allow you to spend more time outside, even when the weather is less than optimal. ground below the gazebo is made of. Photos submitted by Alfresco Backyard Lifestyles “You want to make sure the structure is solid,” she says. “If it’s concrete, for example, you can drill down into it like a fence and To enhance your backyard living anchor it there. You want it bolted to something secure.” experience and continue spending time Lillejord also recommends thinking about what your outdoors in the cooler months, Lillejord personal style is. suggests installing a fire pit in the gazebo. “From a beauty point of view, you want to make sure it “It’s like adding another room to your matches your house and complements your yard,” she says. house,” she says. “You basically extend As in many home renovations, you get what you pay for your house on a lower budget basis. It when it comes to gazebos. dramatically adds to the amount of time you “Hollow aluminum tends to crack or dent,” says Lillejord. can spend outdoors.” “The more solid it is, the better it will look later. You want it to Gazebos are available in a range of styles, have longevity; it’s a more permanent structure.” from Caribbean-style tiki huts to dramatic Another thing to keep in mind is the wind velocity in your Whistler-style timber-frames. backyard, says Lillejord. While it may not be one of the first If you’re not adept at construction, prethings you think of when building a gazebo, it can make a big packaged kits can often be purchased that difference when it comes to how secure a structure is. will have everything you need.

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see increased use of rich colour combinations, innovative patterns and distinct lines throughout the year.” “People are starting to let out their collective breath and are ready for new beginnings, which is translating into a movement towards fresh and creative colours,” says Martin TustinFuchs, brand manager for Dulux paint. “As a result, we’ll see novel shades and unexpected combinations of colours in the year ahead in all areas of home decor.” He sees vibrant colours and new energy arriving in home decor. “Reds are more tangy, oranges are more expressive, greens are more jewelled and blues are more tropical,” says Tustin-Fuchs. Popular reds are expected to include vibrant reds with orange undertones, while oranges are moving towards terra-cotta and spice hues, according to Dulux. Blue itself will tend towards the ocean colours, and green will build off emerald and teal. Purple will move in two directions; the

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decal, lamps or other light fixtures.” Like many other rooms, grey is a big colour for nurseries and kid’s bedrooms for 2014. “It’s popular in all tones,” says De’Ath. Easy additions to spice up a nursery or children’s room include personalized decor such as wooden letters spelling out their name. “Kids love to see their names,” says De’Ath. Keeping things organized, especially when there’s a baby around, is extremely important. Having everything to hand with wall hooks and other storage solutions can save you valuable seconds. As for themes, popular ones might be familiar to many of us. “Animals are always a classic for nurseries,” says De’Ath. “They never go out of style.” Other popular themes for a baby or older

child’s room right now include pirates, dinosaurs, flowers and the ever-classic princesses. Making a room themed can be as easy as finding the perfect decal to add to a wall. “Wall decals are almost replacing wallpaper right now,” says De’Ath. “They’re not as permanent, so they can be removed easily.” She also notes that blackboards are popular additions to bedrooms right now. “You can write little notes and messages to your kid,” De’Ath says. “Kids love notes, and it encourages play in a room.” Her number one tip for parents? “Keep it simple,” she says. “You should also know your style. Is it modern, classic, vintage? You need to know what you’re looking for.” She also recommends making sure the room is functional by ensuring

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aster will be hopping with events for the whole family in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on Sunday. The annual Pitt Meadows Easter Egg Hunt will take place between 9 and 11 a.m. at Harris Road Park. The egg hunt for children nine years old and younger will take place at 9 a.m.. At 10 a.m., the hunt for children 10 to 12 years old will begin. There will be crafts and activities for the whole family throughout the park, including a rabbit display by the Pitt River 4-H Rabbit Club and an animal education display by the Cinemazoo Animal Agency. New this year will be a physical literacy section where children can participate in Easter-themed physical activities. The third annual Spring Fling will be taking place at Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows with a special Centennial Easter-themed parade. Everyone is being asked to wear their best Easter bonnet and early 1900-era costume. Register by Saturday to be eligible for prizes. To register call 604-465-3044. There will be eight prizes for best costume, given out to adults. They will be judged 50 per cent on bonnet and 50 per cent on outfit. Five prizes will be handed out to children under 12. All registered participants will get a ribbon.

The parade of costumes will begin at 11:30 a.m. and go until 12:30 p.m., with music from the time period. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters will be leading the parade and prizes will be handed out by Miss Pitt Meadows Jolene Banns. There will be an Easter egg hunt in South Bonson at 1 p.m. and a visit from the Easter bunny. There will also be children’s crafts, antique cars, entertainment by Dilly the Clown, and a barbecue. For the eighth year, an Easter egg hunt will take place in Maple Ridge Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., with donations being collected for the Friends In Need Food Bank. The all-ages hunt will take place at 11:30 a.m., with a visit from the Easter bunny immediately after. Every child will receive a goodie bag for participating. Every donation of $1 or a non-perishable food item will be worth a ticket for a raffle. There will be a free hot dog and smokie barbecue. An Easter egg hunt will also take place at 1 p.m. at Whonnock Lake. Children will be divided into three groups, according to age. In each, 20 plastic eggs will be hidden along with one golden egg and plastic chips. The plastic chips can be turned in for handfuls of chocolate. The plastic eggs can be turned in for one solid chocolate Easter bunny. A golden egg is worth a basket of chocolate. Fifty free passes and 150 two-for-one passes will be handed out for the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.

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Easter egg hunts for different ages will take place in Harris Road Park in Pitt Meadows on Sunday at 9 and 10 a.m.

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Easter is upon us, which means chocolate eggs, chick marshmallows and stuffed bunnies will be popping up around the home. Celebrate with a build-your-own Easter basket with the kids for some quality time for the entire family. Do-it-yourself doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated or difficult. A few great ideas with some easy shortcuts to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. • The basket: It all starts with the basket. The egg hunt and basket fillings wouldn’t be complete without an Easter basket decked out in bright spring colors. It’s not easy to spend hours making your own Easter basket, but you can still make it your own with custom baskets. Pick out the size, color pattern and design, and add your kids’ names to make it a personalized basket that can be from the Easter Bunny himself. Finish it off with a fluffy plush bunny and Easter sweets to make it a complete package for the entire family to enjoy. • The eggs: Colored eggs are an essential part of any Easter celebration. This year, add a fun and simple twist to the usual DIY egg coloring with a tissue paper egg dye. Simply wet the eggs, wrap it in brightly colored tissue paper, and spray the eggs with water to ensure all of the paper

has been wetted. Once the egg is dry, kids will be able to easily remove the tissue paper. Beneath, they’ll find a perfectly dyed egg that carries the appearance of stained glass. • The sweets: No Easter celebration is complete without treats to sweeten the basket. Marshmallow chicks and chocolate eggs are a classic, but adding a gourmet twist to the list of everyday sweets can make receiving this Easter basket an unforgettable experience for even the adults in the family. For an easy twist on the classic, ask kids to shred leftover bits of wrapping paper left around the house to make homemade Easter grass, and add it to a simple Easter treat pail. Then, fill with treats. • The fluff: Bunnies get all the attention during Easter, but little chicks can be an adorable alternative to add to the basket. For this simple craft, ask children to draw and color a picture of a chick. Make sure the chick is facing forward and not from a profile viewpoint. They do not need to draw the wings; those come later. When the little artists are finished, cut the chicks out. Next, help children trace their own hands and cut these traces out. Glue the traced hands to the chick with the thumbs up, and just like that, the chick has wings with a familiar look.

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hildren of all ages will soon be searching behind bushes and couches to find that last treasured egg. If you don’t have an Easter egg hunt to attend in your community this year, consider planning your own and inviting all the neighbors to participate. Tips for planning the perfect Easter egg hunt: • Find out what kids want: Kids each have their favorite items they’re hoping they’ll find in their baskets. To deliver the best gifts from the Easter Bunny, you have to think like the kids. Ask kids think about the Easter Bunny and the goodies he’s going to bring this year. • Pick the right eggs: Load up on eggs of all shapes and sizes. Plastic eggs are the best for hiding, because if an egg isn’t found, it won’t spoil and cause a mess later. Plastic eggs are very colorful, making them easier to spot by both little children and older kids alike. If you’re inviting a lot of younger children to the egg hunt, consider placing several eggs in a soft Easter basket and placing it under a tree to make it faster and easier for kids to find. • Invite the Easter Bunny: Rent an Easter Bunny costume and ask someone to wear it to welcome guests of all sizes to your Easter egg

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hunt. Ask someone else to be a digital photographer who can email your guests photos taken of their kids posing with the Easter bunny – parents will appreciate the opportunity to have their kids take a picture with the Easter Bunny without having to make a special visit to the local mall. Hang a personalized Egg Hunt Banner in the yard and decorate the area with streamers and balloons to give your backyard a festive feel. • Prepare for rain: April showers aren’t outside of the scope of possibilities, so prepare for a rainy day situation. You don’t want a handful of disappointed children at the party. Utilize furniture and the garage to hide eggs throughout the house. Prepare a map of the house and how many eggs are in each room so kids who aren’t familiar with the layout of the home can still find their fair share of hidden eggs. • Consider treats that aren’t candy: Don’t limit your Easter party treats to just sweets. Stuffed bunnies make the perfect companion for young kids, and are a great gift to hide along with the eggs. Parents will appreciate that there are options to take home other than candy, and kids will have something to keep for years to come. With these tips, you’ll have a successful Easter egg hunt that your friends and neighbors – and their children – will be talking about for weeks to come.

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ith Easter just days away, and a tradition of gift giving around this time of year, the B.C. SPCA urges the public to not buy bunnies as Easter gifts. Craig Naherniak, general manager of humane education for the B.C. SPCA, says it may come as a surprise that rabbits and children are not a great match. “Rabbits are great companions for adults, but are not appropriate pets for small children despite the pervasive media images of children with rabbits,” he says. “They don’t like to be picked up, as they are prey animals and picking them up distresses them. Like any pet, they require proper care and can live up to 12 years.” Each year SPCA branches across the province receive hundreds of abandoned bunnies after the holiday has passed and the excitement of a new pet has worn off and the reality of pet care sets in. “The animals who are turned in at SPCA shelters are the lucky ones,” says Naherniak. “Many others are abandoned to the wild to fend for themselves. These domesticated rabbits often fall prey to predators such as coyotes, are susceptible to disease, or end up starving.” Alternatively, he says, if there are no predators the rabbits may flourish and upset the balance of nature by multiplying into a serious overpopulation problem. People who are prepared and willing to make a commitment to a pet rabbit should learn about what caring for this unique and wonderful animal involves. Rabbits sleep

during the day, need fresh vegetables, Timothy hay, and pellets to stay healthy, and should also be spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters and to reduce territorial aggression. Like cats, rabbits can easily be trained to use a litter box, which means they can be free-roaming rather than caged. They also need exercise, daily grooming, and a varied diet that includes chew items that will keep the rabbit’s constantly growing teeth worn down. They should be housed indoors, which means guardians must rabbitproof their home, which includes concealing exposed electrical cords and providing enough safe, chewable toys so the rabbit won’t be tempted to chew on other items, such as furniture and books.

“The animals who are turned in at SPCA shelters are the lucky ones.” The total cost for food, bedding, and other necessities will run $3,000 to $4,000 over the animal’s lifetime. So if you can go the distance, adopt a bunny. But be honest with yourself – the plush or chocolate kind will give a lot of pleasure to your children or significant other and is the kinder and more responsible choice, both for you and the animal.

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com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates.

April 16 • Maple Ridge Garden Club meets on April 16 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Fraserview Community Center. Speaker for the month is Linda Lundeberg on Herbs. Drop-in $3. For info 604-467-2956.

April 27 • The Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS) and Metro Vancouver Parks invites the public to the annual Goodbye Chums event at Bell-Irving Hatchery on 256th St. from 11 a.m. to 3

p.m. In addition to the salmon release, there will be interactive stewardship displays and activities. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the life cycle of the salmon and ways volunteers can help. For information, call 604-970-8404.

May 3 • Nights on Broadway is a musical review featuring songs and dance from Broadway hits through the ages. At The ACT (11944 Haney Pl.) from 2-4 p.m. Call Christine at 604-4651694 or colorens@shaw.ca.

May 30 • Ridge Meadows Hospital is now accepting volunteer applications until May 30. Visit www.fraserhealth.ca About Us, Get Involved to find out how to apply. For questions, call 604-466-7911.

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Easter through the eyes of women The Lower Room is a different take on the Passion of Christ by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

achel Stephens starts to imagine what times were like in first-century Jerusalem, where a man called Jesus began preaching throughout Galilee. What were homes like? What did young women do while the men were working? Were Jesus’ female followers good friends. Did they trade recipes and knitting patterns? “You wonder who would have been the good cook,” says Stephens, cast as Mary Magdalene in Theatre in the Country’s production of The Lower Room. Written by Pat Wooley, this fascinating play retells the story of Jesus’ passion through the eyes of those who were the last of the followers at the cross, and the first at the tomb: women. It explores the often hidden world of the biblical woman, asking what were they doing, feeling, thinking while the men were gathered with Jesus in the Upper Room? For Stephens, who grew up Christian, The Lower Room is a fresh insight into the Easter story, and all the

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Salome (Diane Tzingounakis), speak to Mary (Tammy Carruthers) and Mariamne (Reta Dick) in a scene from The Lower Room. implications it held for the next 2,000 years. This year’s Easter won’t be just “another date on the calendar” for her. “This made it a bit more real,” says Stephens. “You see a whole different side of what’s going on – of the women feeling shut out while the men were up-

stairs. You get the impression of what it might have actually been like.” In The Lower Room, Mary Magdalene is not presented as a prostitute, as the playwright noted there is no Scriptural evidence to support that notion. Instead, she is a woman who was cured of a psychotic illness by Jesus.

Stephens’ Magdalene is driven by her emotions. “She gets invested in things,” Stephens explains. “She is very much the centre of the female group and gets information for them. She likes to cut people off and get her hands dirty. It’s been fun to play in terms of letting loose and getting into people’s faces.” Joining Stephens on stage in The Lower Room: Connie Tabak as Maria, the mother of John Mark; Emma Quan as Rhoda, a servant girl; Brodie Alexander as John Mark, the author of the second gospel; Amanda Bennet as Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza; Diane Tzingounakis as Salome, the wife of Zebedee and mother of James and John; Reta Dick as Mariamne (“the other Mary”), the wife of Alphaeus; John Tabak as Judas Iscariot; Elena Unraw as Martha of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus; Laura Thorton as Miriam (Mary) of Bethany, Martha’s sister; and Tammy Carruthers as Mary the mother of Jesus.

Showtime The Lower Room plays Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre in The Country, 9975 272 Street in Maple Ridge. Tickets: 604-259-9737 or visit theatreinthecountry.com.

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The organization I Am Someone is spearheading a project to provide a textmessaging platform that links bullied kids with resources and counsellors. • Unity Rocks takes place 7-9 p.m. at Northside Church, 2606 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam on Friday, April 25. Tickets are $10. Purchase at northsidekingsway.com/unityrocks.

Maple Ridge actor James Rowley is back on stage in The Hound of the Baskervilles. Directed by Langley-based, award-winning director Ellie King, this imaginative and hysterical spoof of the classic Sherlock Holmes story is a challenging, yet highly entertaining piece of theatre filled with lightning fast changes of character, scenery, and costume. The Hound of the Baskervilles plays April 25, 26, 30 and May 1-3 at Studio 1398, located on Granville Island at 1398 Cartwright St. Tickets at sherlockholmes.bpt.me or phone 1-800-838-3996.

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On Sunday in France, the 112-year-old Paris-Roubaix saw 199 riders bike 257 km in an event billed as the most brutal one-day race in the world. In Pitt Meadows, cyclists celebrated a growing B.C. race, with the 13th running of Barry’s Roubaix. Local cycling event promoter Barry Lyster loaned the local Roubaix his given name for purposes of a tongue-in-cheek rhyme, and has given the event his considerable expertise in hosting a bike race. The result is that competitive cyclists in the area have had April 13 circled on their calendars all year. The Paris-Roubaix features 115 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto that Ontario cobblestone streets are notoM4H 1M1 riously unforgiving to technical 416•696•2853 mistakes. TheTelsame can be said for the challenging surface on the dikes of Pitt Meadows, which Lyster says “add a whole different element” to a road race.

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The local course is not as long as Paris’ famous L’enfer du nord (the hell of the north) race, but the pro men faced a robust challenge in the 120 km event. “There’s a reason we call it a Roubaix,” said Lyster. The last variable is the weather. In 2013, Barry’s Roubaix competitors cycled through rain and mud, and each emerged looking like they had been dipped in paint. “It was epic. We couldn’t even see their numbers,” recalled Lyster. But on Sunday, people in Pitt were more worried about sunburn. old Local Ride competitor, won “It made for a really fast road the 3/4 category. race,” said Lyster. His daughter Maggie, who just With shorts and short sleeves, turned 15, crashed in a corner, and lots of race fans watching, the but still took third in her class. sunshine “made for a very special And another team member, day.” Brett Wakefield, took third in Local racers posted some good the heavily contested category 3 results. men’s class. Wakefield is a former Sandra Walter, a Port Co- SFU track star with the athletiDocket: 23302 quitlam resident cism and training habits that will 247 - competes JWT Client: who internationally in mountain bikeAds bring him success in cycling. Participation Job Name: events, wonContact: the proLara class. Vanderheide “He’s on his way up,” Lyster preProduction “She was ecstatic, because she dicts. “He’s a natural athlete, and beat some good road racers,” not- one of the best up-and-comers in ed Lyster. B.C.” B:5.8125” Kelsey MacDonald, a 17-yearSee Roubaix, p37

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FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.33/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PIPELAYER

If you are interested in becoming a member of our Team, please submit your resume to: pittmeadows@otter-coop.com or fax 604-465-0718 or apply in person 12343 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows

FARM WORKERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELPER, F/T - required for Maple Ridge Landscaping Co. Exp. an asset, but not essential. Must be physically able to perform landscaping tasks. Call John 604-465-4629

QualiďŹ cations: D Sales experience D Grade 12 education D Customer service skills D Number & detailed oriented D Excellent communication skills D Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly D Must be available weekdays & weekends DForklift experience is desirable

careers@vankam.com call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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CLEANING SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

Commercial

Reasonable rates 16 yrs. exp.

372

SUNDECKS

Brad 778-552-3900

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

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604-460-2097 Jani-Clean Janitorial

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

GET the BEST for your MOVING. We are Licensed & Insured, 24/7, Senior Discount .778-773-3737

Call Chris

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Licensed * Bonded * Insured

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

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

CONCRETE & PLACING

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $475. 604-794-5844

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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DESIGN

HOME REPAIRS

Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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FREE ESTIMATES

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

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

LANDSCAPING

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

AUGUSTINE Bark Mulch Products

www.paylesspropainting.com

Composted W Bright W Nuggets Garden Blend & Lawn Blend Topsoil

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-727-8956

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

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

275

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

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com TONY’’S PAINTING

LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Textured Ceilings *Pressure Washing*Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates. James 778-868-5307

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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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SILVERSEAL Home Maintenance & Repairs. Renovations, Custom Cabinetry, Flooring & Decks. Doug @ 604-837-2711

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call Ian 604-724-6373

SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30PM

DINNER: 7PM

TICKETS: $100 Tickets are limited!

ATTIRE: FASHION WEEK

Bring out your inner fashionista and join us for an evening filled with fabulous hourly door prizes, live and silent auctions, bags and accessories, pop-up fashion shows, balloon drops, and an EXCLUSIVE FASHION SHOW PRESENTED BY ELLA’S OF LANGLEY.

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

LIVE AUCTION INCLUDES TRIP TO NEW YORK AND ACCOMMODATION!

1-800-663-5847

At 82 it is time I slow down! BIG SALE - Japanese Maples, Dogwood, Magnolias & Hedge Trees, also Rhododendrons, and Azaleas, Over 50% off Garden Centre Prices.

FOR TICKETS CONTACT:

Call John - 604-826-8988

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PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

BAGS

Swan-e-set Golf & Country Club, 16651 Rannie Rd, Pitt Meadows

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Free Turf

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $750-$1500. Call 604-761-6575.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 TH

100% Heating & Plumbing

HANDYPERSONS

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details

MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

An exclusive Ladies Night celebrating fashion & charity!

PLUMBING

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

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BAUBLES

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

Strata, Commercial & Residential, Pavers, Walls, Spring Garden Clean-ups, New Lawns & top dressing & Drainage.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $1075. 604-341-1445

HOGFUEL

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.

Rotary Club of Haney invites you to

Please call for pricing

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

GARDENING

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

604-618-6401 Marcel

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PAINT SPECIAL

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LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

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Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

Scott 604-891-9967

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Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

ELECTRICAL

PETS

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

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TREE SERVICES

Janitorial, Ofﬁce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

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EQUESTRIAN

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Residential & Commercial

Flexible * Reliable

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PETS

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Cleaning

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

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REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 696

OTHER AREAS

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

RENTALS 700 551

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

Saturday, April 19th 9am - 4pm 24100 106 B Ave Lots of household Rain or shine ~ No early birds

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

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1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now

1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo.

Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

1 & 2 Bdrms available $790/mo & $890/mo

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES 2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $134,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

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

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

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

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

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL. 1 & 2 bdrm apt. $750/$850/mo incl heat, h/w. N/P. Avail now. 604-476-6683. MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL, 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, sep lndry gas f/p, u/g prkg. $1100. Avail. now. Call 604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450

MAPLE RIDGE Central - Large 1 bdrm apt. Deck, laundry facils, prkg & storage. NS/NP. $625/mo. Avail May 1st. Call 604-937-3534. New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed.Ns/Np. $780/mo + utils. 604-307-2241.

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

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Start an Athletes In Kind Charity Run Club in your elementary school!

14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

(604)466-5799

SENIORS DISCOUNT

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

RUN WITH PURPOSE

Pitt Meadows Marina

750

SUITES, LOWER

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TWO bedrooms, 2 baths, 8th floors, nice views, corner unit, city center. 1030 sq. ft. living area , insuite laundry, $1100 per month including one parking. New renovation. #80311980 222nd Street, Gordon Towers, call Hanson at 604-250-2196 or email hanson_wan@hotmail.com for appointment.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

1-604-358-8722 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.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE 6 bdrm bsmt house 2 wood f/p, fncd yd, 3 bths lots of prkg $1950/mo. June 1st. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450

Retired Chaplain couple looking for dependable Class C Motorhome for “travel with a purpose” 1(604)744-1741

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street. 4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1799/mo + utils. (604)722-5609 Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg May1. $1450. 604-941-3259 MAPLE RIDGE, 3 + bdrm, lge yard, new carpet/paint W/D hookup NS/NP $1575/mo. 604-240-8358 MAPLE RIDGE Albion. 3Bdrms, 1.5 baths dble garage, lndry, kitchen w/island & fam/rm. N/S, N/P. Avail Apr15. $1495 +utils. 604-202-8000

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OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.

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$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

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

Call 604-467-3944

UTILITY TRAILERS

2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.

ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events. Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3200obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey

MARINE

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

Our kids program is like no other, the participants understand the gift of HEALTH and how important it is to make healthy choices in activities (such as running) We support the BC Childhood Cancer Parents Association at Vancouver’s Children’s Hospital. All proceeds from registration support families battling Cancer through our partner BCCCPA

MAPLE RIDGE West. 1 Bdrm gr/lvl, 6 appl, very clean, near Superstore & transit, $775 incl utils. Avail now. 604-457-1410 or 778-875-4751. PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, sep ent, newly reno’d bathrm lam flooring, suit n/s mature tenants sml cat ok. $1000 incl utils/cbl/wifi. Refs req, avail now. 778-828-3343.

604-464-3550

GARIBALDI Court

STORAGE

Glenwood Manor Apartments

2 bdrm suite ~ $925

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

749

Maple Ridge

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

RENTALS

912

BOATS