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Teens revving up interest in soapbox derby A group of students from Maple Ridge Secondary are encouraging young racers to sign up for a day of downhill races in June.

by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com

The promotional push for the Ka-Vroom Soapbox Derby in June is underway, and all involved are hoping the excitement gains steam as the event draws near. The derby, for children between the ages of five and 14 in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, is the brainchild of a class from Maple Ridge Secondary School. Last January, students from MRSS’s FACTS (For Academically Creative and Talented Students) class organized a community event. According to the FACTS students, the 2010 event was the first soapbox derby held here in more than 40 years and “was a community success.” This year, MRSS staff and students are organizing a second derby, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 18 along a yet-to-be-confirmed street. The Ka-Vroom team’s goal is to make this year’s derby even better than the inaugural year. Grade 9 student Nicholas Renaud is among the FACTS students from Grades 8-12 organizing the derby, and says it’s a way of supporting the community. “It’s getting families in the community to come together to build a cart and then have a nice, fun, day with us,” he said. The MRSS group has been touring local elementaries, recruiting students to sign up and possibly build their own carts. While last year’s derby drew 15 “drivers,” they had to share two carts. “We’re hoping to get a few more carts this year,” said Renaud, who estimates it takes about 60 man hours to build one.

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Maple Ridge Secondary students are organizing and promoting a soapbox derby on June 18, and currently visiting and recruiting at elementaries.

Development

New Albion plan draws criticism Residents from all over Maple Ridge came out to provide opinions on a new plan for the Albion Flats. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

It took Mayor Ernie Daykin almost two hours to make his way inside the lobby of the Maple Ridge council chambers on Wednesday evening. He was standing outside answering questions and getting feedback from resi-

dents who had come to the open house to look at a draft land use concept plan for development of the Albion Flats. “This is exactly what we need,” he said. “A broad range of comments from the community.” Lots of people filtered through the lobby during the evening, with some finding the plan likeable, while others were not impressed by what they saw. “I’m actually a little confused,” said Kanaka resident Bruce Mastin. “I thought they were planning to do a village-style [development], but this looks like big-box.” “It looks like MeadowTown Centre,” he

added. Mastin doesn’t think this current plan is going to be pedestrian-friendly, and said it seemed like a waste of an opportunity. “It doesn’t look like this would be an interesting place to go,” he added. Long-time resident Don Hincks said he doesn’t dislike the plan, and he thinks something needs to be done to make the area better. “I think if the development is well done, then it could be good for the community… You could argue anything is better than what there is right now.” His wife Linda is eager to see what can

be done with the land, and said she and her husband checked out Morgan Crossing in Surrey, which this development has been compared to. She said Morgan Crossing wasn’t crowded and had a nice layout, but she was concerned that there is no place to walk dogs in the winter in this new plan. “I was thinking we could have some paths or trails here,” she said. Linda also suggested that some coffee shops set up around the sports fields would be a good addition for people watching their kids play.

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Upfront

What’s OnLine Kanaka Creek librarian Lucinda Tooker, Yennadon/ Edith McDermott librarian Erin Woelders, Albion librarian Jim Graham, and district librarian Suzanne Hall were discussing Bookfest books at Albion Elementary last week.

Couple charged A Maple Ridge couple is facing animal cruelty charges after their dog’s untreated dental problem got so bad 14 of Pudding’s teeth had to be pulled. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

Citizen crowned One person will be named Maple Ridge’s citizen of the year this weekend. Caring, resourceful, energetic, compassionate, enthusiastic, helpful, committed, willing, able, courageous, resolute, and dedicated are just a few of the words used to describe past recipients of the Maple Ridge citizen of the year award. This year should be no exception, with the crowning at Meadows Gardens Saturday. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

Penner prep Renowned children’s entertainer Fred Penner was in town this week, for a couple of events. The first came Wednesday at the ACT, when he performed a special preschool event. Then, he was back on stage at the ACT again Thursday for a public show. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Community”

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Fundraising activities like book fairs help schools buy more books as budgets get tighter. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

School library collections are aging and staff time is slowly being eroded, concerning some local teacher-librarians. Constant budget pressures mean money is getting tighter and tighter and libraries can’t replace old, worn books, or buy all the titles they’d like their students to be reading, according to Suzanne Hall, district librarian for the local school district. “In terms of the money we have to fill (libraries) with books, our budget is quite limited,” Hall said. In addition, there are inequities between schools in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district (SD42) largely because some schools can raise more money for their libraries than others can, Hall explained. The B.C. Teacher Librarian Association, which is part of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, recently published a report that highlighted inequities across the province in library funding. School districts receive a set funding amount per student from the provincial government, and

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it is up to each school district to association – a chapter of the B.C. decide how much to dedicate to Teacher-Librarians Association. libraries. With 547 full-time students, SD42 has set the per-pupil Kanaka Creek Elementary gets library budget at $9.56 per full$5,229.32 for its school library time student per year. budget, which includes books and That means a half-day kinall equipment and supplies needed dergarten student brings in less for libraries. than $5 to the library – a Captain In addition, the school holds Underpants book costs more than two scholastic book fairs per year, that, Hall pointed out. which raises a few thousand dolHard cover books are about $20 lars extra (this, however, is also each “when you’re carefully shopused to help pay for classroom ping,” Hall said. textbooks if needed). To bring in more money for the The school’s parent advisory libraries, every local elementary committee also pays to cover some holds a scholastic book fair – some library expenses. PACs receive do up to three fairs a year. government gaming grants, but This is where the they also hold inequity of school fundraisers – whose “In terms of money libraries becomes financial success we have to fill evident, Hall said, again depends on (libraries) with as affluent areas the parents’ finanmake more money books, our budget is cial position. at their book fairs According to the quite limited.” allowing their teacher-librarians’ Suzanne Hall librarians to buy study, on average, more. schools in B.C. For example, when Hall was raise about $3,000 for their librarthe teacher-librarian at Alexander ies through various fundraisers, Robinson, her school earned as but 24 schools in the province much in its book fairs – about were able to raise between $5,000 $5,000 – as the school library got and $10,000, and one school in per pupil funding. raised $50,000. As costs increase and the per While the school board is free student funding doesn’t increase, to make decisions on how much libraries have suffered, said to fund libraries, it is tied down Lucinda Tooker, teacher-librarian with fixed costs, Tooker said, and at Kanaka Creek Elementary who budgets are increasingly tight as is also chair of the local specialist costs are being downloaded to

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Exhibit honours earthquake victims Maple Ridge artist was scheduled to show her work before tragedy struck Japan.

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Kristin Krimmel has always had a fascination with Japanese culture. It is easy to see that in her latest work, titled The Kimono Series, which will go on display in the District of Maple Ridge’s lobby starting April 1. While it may seem like a timely exhibition, given last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the show was already planned as part of events leading up to Arts and Culture Week, but now it has taken on a new meaning. “This exhibition has something of a bittersweet feel to it,” said Barbara Duncan, Maple Ridge Art Gallery curator. “I do feel that it was fortuitous that the display we planned evolved into a sort of elegy for the victims of the tragedy taking place in Japan.” “It was accidental that this exhibition coincided with the Japanese tragedy,” added Krimmel. “I hope this exhibition can serve as a tribute to the Japanese people and provide a focus for us here in Maple Ridge to think about their loss and their ongoing challenge to rebuild in the face of the catastrophic destruction that has occurred.” Each of Krimmel’s works presents a kimono unfolded to reveal a scene of contemplation.

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Maple Ridge Art Gallery curator Barbara Duncan hung paintings from artist Kristin Krimmel’s The Kimono Series at the District of Maple Ridge’s office lobby on Tuesday morning.

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Artist Kristin Krimmel said her favourite painting of her series is Shadows (Hope), shown above. painting is more subtle than the other ones, but it has bud coming up into bloom and for me that’s the promise of good things to come,” she said. The Kimono Series will be on display until April 29 in the reception area of the District of Maple

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“This series came about through such a contemplative activity, considering and reconsidering my source photographs for inspiration,” she said. On Tuesday morning, Krimmel delivered the paintings to the District office, where they were hung by Duncan, Gina Moe and Dorothy Johnson. “There’s much inspiration of nature and landscape in these [paintings],” Krimmel said. In what she calls her “very best” series to date, Krimmel noted she worked on the paintings over a 10year period. She has a special attachment to the piece she names Shadows (Hope). “It’s partly because the

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Fundraising

Paper cranes aid victims The Maple Ridge fire department donated $250 to Blue Mountain Elementary’s crane project. by Amy Judd

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It was organized chaos as every student and teacher at Blue Mountain Elementary poured out onto the grounds at the front of the school to receive a special donation on Thursday morning. Maple Ridge firefighters donated $250 to contribute to the students’ efforts to raise money for the victims of the devastating March 11 Japanese earthquake. The school has been hard at work making paper cranes and selling them for $1. But Rob Ramsay, president of the firefighter’s Local 4449, said the fire department decided they wanted to do more. “It’s encouraging to see this age group wanting to help the community,” he said. It all started with Sherry Pedersen’s Grade 5 and

Students, from left, Lilly Ferguson, Jared Coops, Patrick McConnell, and Jungwoo Kim accepted $250 from a few members of the Maple Ridge fire department on Thursday. 6 class before the earthquake hit. “We were reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes,” said the teacher, “and then the disaster struck.” With the help of Korean student Jungwoo Kim, the students started learning how to make paper cranes, and then cranefever spread to the whole school. “Everyone was in the gym making cranes,” said Pedersen. “My class were the experts.” “It’s empathetic,” she added. “It’s constantly reminding them about how lucky we are here.” Kim said it is not difficult to make a paper crane, but it was a little frustrating that some stu-

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“He attempted to scare the perpetrators away by firing warning shots over their heads, [and] it is alleged that some pieces of stray shot may have unintentionally struck one of the thieves,” Douglas elaborated. “The shotgun had been kept safely by Amy Judd locked away on site for protection of staff, ajudd@mrtimes.com guests, and livestock against wild aniSix men were arrested, with one suffermals.” ing from a gunshot wound, after attemptThe police arrived quickly, and arrested ing to break into Timberline Ranch at the five men who are suspects in the about 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning. break-in, and the employee, whom But Craig Douglas, executive director of Douglas said expects to attend court in the ranch, said this is not the first break-in May on a careless use of a firearm charge. in the past week. “It should go without saying “On Saturday morthat this type of thing should be ning, March 26,” he said, left to police,” said Walsh. “Timberline Ranch staff awak“It is always dangerous when a ened to discover that the ranch firearm is involved in any crime, had been forcibly broken into and this includes any citizen.” and several items stolen.” “Anytime a firearm is disIt didn’t stop there. Supt. charged, it poses a serious threat Dave Walsh, head of the Ridge to the public, and police officers’ Meadows RCMP, said two men safety,” said Ridge Meadows’ top broke into a workshop on the cop. ranch on March 29. The injured man was taken to Dave Walsh They were in the process of hospital with non-life threatening RCMP Superintendent stealing tools when they were injuries. confronted by two employees. “If employees, residents, or Douglas said staff believe these were the property owners suspect thieves are on same thieves who broke in days earlier, their property – the best thing to do is to and they were in the process of loading immediately get to safety, then call 911,” tools and a motorcycle into a Timberline said Walsh. “Don’t deal with the situation vehicle when they were confronted by on your own.” staff – who had already called police. Douglas added: “Although Timberline During this encounter, Walsh said one does not in any way condone the use of of the employees allegedly discharged a firearms in this type of situation, the staff shotgun, and injured a suspect. and board of directors stand behind our “One of the staff members, whose famstaff member in his intention to scare ily lives on the ranch and whose children away this threat, to protect his family, and were at home, carried a shotgun,” conto protect Timberline Ranch.” firmed Douglas. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

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❚ Email a photo of you holding The TIMES to: timestravellers@mrtimes.com Maple Ridge resident Dawn Lutz, and her life-long companion Teddy Edwards – who’s been with her since birth and travelled everywhere with her – recently took a Panama Canal cruise on the Norweigan Star. Like Lutz, Teddy has travelled five continents. This time, the duo made sure to bring a copy of their hometown newspaper, The TIMES, along on their trip.

A mother-daughter vacation landed a number of Maple Ridge ladies in Waikiki last month (February). Shelley Olivier and Louise Manseau, in the top row, were joined on the trip by Felisha Cairns, and Michelle and Tara McDonald. They made sure to take along a copy of the TIMES, too.

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Carey Bodnar woke up one Saturday morning at 7 a.m. to find an excavator, a front-end loader, a compactor, a steam roller, three dump trucks, and a street cleaner on his quiet rural residential road. He wasn’t surprised – it’s what he has been seeing and hearing for the past three months in conjunction with the sewer line that’s being built to the two prisons. Both his wife and son work night shifts and need to sleep in the day, but with the constant noise, it

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Canada’s best party pure magic The TIMES does not normally endorse particular parties or candidates for public office. But on this, the first day of April, 2011, we are moved to give our endorsement to one party in the federal election. We speak of the Natural Law Party of Canada. There are a few hurdles to overcome before the Natural Law Party can sweep into Parliament and bring a new era to Canada. First, it no longer exists. In fact, it hasn’t existed as an official Canadian political party since 2003. Second, its most high-profile candidate, magician Doug Henning, sadly passed away 11 years ago. Third, many Canadians seem to think that a party based on meditation and yogic flying (also known as hopping up and down while sitting tailor-fashion) was “weird” or “crackpot.” But these are minor hurdles to overcome, and a party whose members can fly can surely bound over hurdles! In addition to endorsing the only party to ever promise world peace through meditation, we are calling on Canada’s TV networks to hold a real debate. We have all heard what the leaders of the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc have to say. Many, many, many times. Let us hear instead from the parties with fresh, new (and not entirely insane) ideas. Turn over the debates to the marginalized parties, the Libertarians, the Marijuana Party, the Communists and Marxist-Leninists, the Pirate, Rhinoceros, and Western Block parties. Will we hear about the same old solutions to our problems from this group? No. Instead, we will hear wild, new ideas. And possibly see some fist fights, especially if the Communists are next to the Libertarians. Of course, if none of these things come to pass, we shall perhaps be forced to join the April Fool’s Party instead. – M.C.

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And now, the news: jets and these prisons, now they’re 1) MP Randy Kamp has going to be right in our backannounced that, win or lose, he is yards.” eventually planning to leave pol6) The Albion Flats developitics to pursue a former passion, ment is also under review. pole-dancing, under the name Instead of a shopping mall, it’s Brandy Campbell. The MP says he been announced by the planning misses the excitement, the crowds department that the municipality and the pole-dancing culture: has tentatively come to an agree“They’re so much more down-toment with Disney Corp. to build earth and honest than the people a Disney-style theme park on the by Tim Tyler I’ve met in Ottawa.” site. “A terrific source of revenue,” t3atyler@shaw.ca 2) Besieged MLA Marc Dalton according to a city hall spokesalso has lined up a career alternaperson who also claimed constant tive if he loses his seat and the subsequent noise and lights will be somewhat abated by a 30by-election. He has been offered a job in the foot-high wall along 105th Avenue. automotive industry: wait for it – in the recall 7) On the cultural front, the ACT will be the division. site of a new TV show: Canadian Idle will feature 3) NDP hopeful Craig Speirs met his leader young adults on stage, seated on couches in front last weekend, when Jack Layton came to the of TV monitors, eating snack food, texting their Lower Mainland. Sources report that Speirs prosfriends, and playing on their laptops. The eventutrated himself in front of Layton and kissed his al winner will the one who gains the most weight shoes, after which he kissed his ring and then and stays on the couch the longest before he/she asked Jack for a hair from his famous moustache has to go to the bathroom. – which Craig keeps in a locket about his neck. 8) In sports, Planet Ice will host a new sporting 4) Victoria has its annual flower count. Not to event, Headshots and Headaches, a combination be outdone, Mayor Daykin has announced our of mixed martial arts and ice hockey: former NHL very first Condom Count. The used prophylacplayers and UFC fighters will square off on the ice tics will be collected by volunteers and sent to wearing nothing but shorts, T-shirts, and skates; the Clark government in an effort to convince last man standing wins; extra points for concusthe Liberals to legalize prostitution and, adds sions and broken bones as judged by an onsite the mayor, to clean up the downtown: “nothing doctor. worse than stepping on one of those things,” said 9) Our celebrity spotter saw Charlie Sheen this Ernie. If successful, municipal council hopes to week, drinking at the Haney Hotel and apparently set up several brothels in different parts of the being quite rude to the dancers. When Sheen city. Financial officer Paul Gill says the initiative refused to leave, he was taken down the street to will generate a lot of income for the municipality. the Maple Ridge Treatment Centre and will appar5) An inside source has told us that the land ently star in their stage adaptation of the foundbetween the two malls, recently acquired by the ing of Alcoholics Anonymous, titled Last Call for municipality, will be the site of a new federal Charlie. prison, as per the wishes of the Conservative gov10) Kate Middleton and Prince William will be ernment. The facility will be a maximum security coming to Maple Ridge to officially open the new unit intended to house murderers, rapists, and SPCA, it was confirmed today. The royal couple, politicians who have ran afoul of the law. A poll ardent animal lovers, will stay overnight at the of local residents said they will be less afraid of home of Mayor Daykin, his wife and first lady, murderers than they will of politicians who might Judy, and their British bulldog, Bylaw. That’s it for this day, April 1, 2011. Yours escape and threaten their livelihood: ”Bad enough Truly… we got them wasting our money on fancy fighter

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Recall effort Pure propoganda was flawed Dear editor,

Dear editor,

I must state at the outset that I am a doctrinaire Liberal; the “Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood” type. I have been a Liberal since I was 14 years old; a staunch, but undeclared liberal in a political environment where confession of liberal views could have ensured extended unpaid employment in the coal mines of Hungary. Little did I know that in Canada, Liberalism is not viewed as a doctrine, but as a label. This may excuse my ignorance, that made me vote for Pierre Elliot of the Trudeau clan. Sadly, I didn’t heed one reporter’s view of the Trudeauesque masterpiece, called the “Charter,” as a clever ploy to ensure full employment for members of the judiciary, and the wholesale transfer of Canadian resources to that body. I also dismissed a young gentleman’s in the provincial riding of Delta, while canvassing for support on behalf of the Liberal candidate. His sad opinion of Mr. Campbell proved prophetic. I am still a doctrinaire Liberal, but not a Pierre Elliott or Gordon Campbell liberal. That brings me to the confession of another personal shortcoming: I am a “cheapskate”. Largely due to this “virtue,” I must state unequivocally, that the [now cancelled] recall effort to unseat Marc Dalton is a terrible waste of time and fiscal resources. Let us suppose that the recall effort succeeded and triggers a by-election. No doubt it would be fiercely contested; eating up a lot of time and money, money that could be better employed elsewhere (maybe education or health care). Let us further suppose that the by-election had happened and seat an NDP member in the legislature. We’ll have the luxury of being able to criticize government action, but not influence it. This scenario may also bring about the Liberal government running out their mandate ’til May 2013, and who knows what may happen in the meantime? So to sum it up: for all that time and effort and money that was being invested in the process of recalling Marc Dalton, at the maximum we may have had a change in representation and king size ego trip for the proponents of the recall, but no net benefit for thee and me. P.S. I did sign the anti-HST petition. P. Bandi, Maple Ridge

[More Dalton/recall letters online at www.mrtimes.com]

I’m so offended by Dave Field’s letter to the editor [Hydro power plans worth cost, March 15 Letters, TIMES], I barely know where to begin. This entire letter sounds as though it was coined in the bowels of BC Hydro’s communications division, (ministry of propaganda). The first thing I need to address is this ridiculous statement which is the “banner line” any time BC Hydro wants to rip us off: “However, residential electricity rates in B.C. are currently among the lowest in North America…” What a crock. Our electricity, for the most part, is generated by simply harvesting the weight and volume of our abundant rainfall. We do not use coal, diesel fuel, nuclear fuel, or to any extent, natural gas, thereby rendering the cost of construction, operation, and maintenance of these facilities the most cost-effective of any form of mass electricity on earth. We should not be comparing apples with oranges. Our power production facilities create the smallest “carbon footprint” of any mass electricity production anywhere. Do not tell me we pay less than others. These rate increases are more about placating the independent power producers than the reasons we are being told. After all, that’s who contributed to the Liberals election and re-election campaigns.

Mike Boileau, Maple Ridge

[A full version of this letter is available online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

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An automatic fail Dear editor,

Had a drink at 8 p.m., at 9: 15 p.m. I hit a road block. I wasn’t concerned; I should have been. The police officer could smell it on my breath. I tried at least six times to use the breathalyzer. Couldn’t do it. She said I could. I said I smoke; she said so do I. You can do it. Automatic fail. Refusal to blow. I didn’t refuse, I said. By 9: 30 p.m. my car and my licence were taken. I was in shock. Everyone said get a lawyer. The lawyer explained it was hard to beat unless you have a medical problem. I went to the doctor. He tested my breathing and found out I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). So I fought it thinking with a lung problem they will agree I didn’t refuse to blow. I lost. That goes to show the police are not only judge, jury, and prosecutor, they are also doctors. Natasha Renyard, Maple Ridge

Whonnock

‘No parking’ signs can prevent fatality Dear editor,

There has been many close calls, screeching brakes, and near-misses on the 26500 block of Ferguson Avenue in Maple Ridge, as parents drop off and pick up their kids from activities at the Girl Guides of Canada’s Camp Kanaka and Serenity Lodge. One particular night recently, there was an accident where a pregnant women – who parked directly across from our driveway – was rear-ended in her van with her children and family. Dozens of cars lined both sides of the roadway itself leaving a dangerous narrow route down Ferguson. This situation is a regular occurrence. A little prevention by the addition of municipal parking signs could prevent a fatality.

Lisa Lancaster, Whonnock

[A full version of this letter is available online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

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When: Sunday, April 3rd 2011 Time: 8:30am and 5:30pm Where: Shaw Cable Television (Cable 4) MLA Michael Sather discusses how the BC Liberals’ Tax Cuts to Corporations have hurt the average working person and lower income individuals.

Michael Sather, MLA Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows 105 - 22561 Dewdney Trunk Rd. 604-476-9823 www.michaelsather.com michael.sather.mla@leg.bc.ca The students of St. Patrick’s School would like to thank the following friends for their generosity in supporting our 17th Annual Trivia Night! Your donations helped make our event a huge success! A Grape in Time Able Home Service Amberlight Photography Andrews, Brown & Maroney Antalek Family Anthony’s Cleaners Bare Interiors Baskin Robbins BC Hydro Black Bear Wine and Brew Boston Pizza Cactus Club Cake Mamas Canadian Tire Capilano Suspension Bridge Clancy’s Colmer Family Columbia Business Systems Como Creek Brewing Company Coopers Crazy About Clothes Curves D’Mello Family Dance FX Domag Construction Domino’s Pizza Dr. Romeo Marquez Dr. T. Bianco Orthodontist Dumas Family Equaatrails Fabbro Family Fabulous Feet Favourite Finds Fit City for Women Fitness Unlimited Francis Family Fraser River Pile & Dredge Frogstone Grill Gourmet Baker

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Local artists pursue excellence

Members of the Garibaldi Art Club will show their work at its spring show this month. by Amy Judd

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Those wanting to see what our best artists in the community have to offer can make their way down to Fraserview Village Hall on April 8. The Garibaldi Art Club is holding its spring show In Pursuit of Excellence, and since it is a judged show, the public will see the cream of the crop. “We have three jurors from the Federation of Canadian Artists,” said Melanie Jane, president of the club. “For this show, everyone is able to enter, but not necessarily all pieces are selected.” Local artist Suzette Fram hopes she will get some of her work in the show, but she won’t know until the pieces are chosen the morning of April 8. “In the end, you have the best the club has to offer,” she said. “Plus it helps you to judge how your work is coming along.” Fram said she likes the

Artist Suzette Fram hopes to get some of her works into the Garibaldi Art Club spring show. fact professional jurors are judging the show. “It’s a professional opinion that this is a good piece of work,” she said. “If your work doesn’t get chosen it doesn’t mean it’s a bad painting,” she added, “but you can look at it and say, ‘What could I have done to make this better?’” Jane explained works are selected and judged on composition, colour and light, use of medium, and portrayal of subject. Not all the works will be paintings, as artists can submit in any medium in which they work. “It questions the artist as an individual to put their best foot forward,” said Jane.

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Nature’s Way is one of many works by artist Suzette Fram. The Garibaldi Art Club Spring Show and Exhibition, In Pursuit of Excellence, will be held at the Fraserview Village Hall from April 8 to 10, and is free for the public. The opening gala will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and the show is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Celebration

Library: 10 years and counting

crowns, masks or their own miniature craft books. editorial@mrtimes.com A celebratory cake was cut at Music, magic, puppets and crafts noon and gave everyone who attended a chance to mingle with were all present in the 10th anniothers from the communversary celebration of the ity. Maple Ridge Library on The rest of the afternoon Saturday. was complete with rovLocal musicians ing magicians The Magic Graham and Carly Strang Boyes, more theatrical perkicked off the event at formances, and a multicul10 a.m., which led into a More tural food and craft fair. puppet show by awardPhotos The Maple Ridge Library winning Canadian pupOnline opened its doors at its curpeteer Luman Coad, titled rent location in the Maple There’s a Dinosaur in the Ridge Town Centre on March 8, Closet. 2001. From there, kids were able to Its old location, not far from find a spot at one of the several crafts tables where they could where it is now on Dewdney let their imaginations come alive Trunk Road, was less than half the and get creative by making paper size and had less shelving space.

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They are frequently utilized to season white sauces, and ensure that the appearance of the sauce is not marred with black specs. Green peppercorns are one of my favourites in sauces. They are harvested when they are still very immature, and either dried or preserved in brine. They offer a more natural, temperate flavour, and when brined, are very soft and can be eaten whole. They are great for transforming ordinary gravy into a gourmet peppercorn sauce, with the help of a jigger of brandy or wine. The dried green peppercorns can be re-hydrated to make them pliable to accomplish the same task. They can also be mashed into a paste for other applications. Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns in the same way as the above-mentioned examples. They are berries that look similar to the piper nigrum berry, but are sweeter, milder, and more aromatic. They can ripen to a dark red in colour before harvesting. They are great in delicately flavoured recipes, and offer great presentation as well. In light of all the choices you have, it should be apparent that pepper is nothing to sneeze at.

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Theatre

Dancer tickled with Follies

How to win

The TIMES has tickets to give away for The Will Rogers Follies show in New Westminster. by Amy Judd

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A pair of tickets to see the Will Rogers Follies Two lucky readers will each win a pair of tickets to the April show

How do you win?

• Visit the TIMES’ website at: www.mrtimes.com, find “More Ways to Connect,” and click on “send us your letters, photos, video.” • Fill in your name, email, and number. • Then write a short note explaining why you want to attend this show. Please note your community, and include the keyword “Follies” at the top of the note. Preference is given to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents. Jennifer Suttis from Maple Ridge will be dancing onstage in New West starting next week.

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Jennifer Suttis can’t wait to get onstage next week. The 19-year-old Maple Ridge resident, and student at the New Image College of Fine Arts in downtown Vancouver, is no stranger to the stage, but as this is only her second professional musical, she is both nervous and excited. “I was so excited to get the opportunity to work with the Royal City Theatre,” she said, about being offered a part late last year. The cast of about 40 has been rehearsing since January, and now Suttis and the others are looking forward to showing off their hard work. “The set is probably the most challenging part,” said Suttis, as it is quite elaborate, and the cast has less than a week to practice on it before previews begin on April 7. She is confident in her dance steps however, especially as she has been dancing since she was six, and has been taking voice lessons as well. She also took part in Singing in the Rain with Theatre Under the Stars last summer. After school ends on Aug. 19, Suttis said she wants to start auditioning for roles in both TV and film, as well as theatre. But for now, she is focusing on her role as Will Roger’s sister and a member of the Zigfield Follies. “I’m just excited for [everyone] to see the show,” she said. “I’m excited to be out there and perform again for people.” “Everybody is really ready,” laughed director and choreographer Valerie Easton. “They’re chomping at the bit.” The Will Rogers Follies tells the story of Will Rogers, a man who rose from humble beginnings in Oklahoma to perfecting his rope act vaudeville shows, to a newspaper columnist, radio personality, and movie star. Rogers appeared in many of Florenz Ziegfeld productions in the 1920s, and in this musical he

narrates his own life story, which unfolds through a series of grand Ziegfeld Follies production numbers set off by his most famous monologues. Easton said the most challenging part for her and the cast was perfecting the rope tricks, and they had to hire a roping expert to teach them. “It’s very challenging, but also fun for the cast,” she said. This is the first time this musical has been staged in the Lower Mainland, and with a large cast, and an 18-piece orchestra, it is living up to its ‘big spectacle’ style. “I really enjoy the opening number,” she said, “which is called Willmania. It’s a little interactive with the audience as well,” she added. For those who enjoy big, lavish musicals, this will live up to the hype said Easton. “It’s a musical spectacle that everyone will enjoy,” she commented. “There’s things in there for

the kids as well, there’s never a dull moment.” Easton said that although this musical tells the story of a man in the 20s and 30s, the message of the show is still current. “His speech at the end talks about the depression and the stock market crash,” she said. “When you hear the speech it sounds like he could be talking to people today.” The Will Rogers Follies runs at the Massey Theatre, located at 735 Eighth Ave. in New Westminster, with previews taking place on April 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. Performances run Saturday April 9 to 24 at 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Matinee performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at masseytheatre.com or by phone at 604-521-5050. They range in price from $20 to $39. Special rates for seniors and students. For further information go to royalcitymusicaltheatre.com

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Community happenings

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❚ The Maple Ridge Community Foundation will hold its annual citizen of the year dinner at Meadow Gardens Golf Course at 6 p.m. If you would like more information regarding entering a Family Feud team or to purchase tickets contact Brandee McWhinney at 604454-7961 or brandee@brandeemcwhinney.com.

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❚ The Maple Ridge Historical Society holds its heritage tea at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: Val at 604-463-5311.

April 2

❚ Maple Ridge Music Society presents its last concert of the season with cellist Elizabeth Dolin and pianist Bernadene Blaha, at 8 p.m. Info: 604-467-3162.

April 3

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Wrestling

Westview alumni taking it to the ring

Disco Fury and Artemis Spencer will find out who reigns supreme at the All Star Wrestling event next Friday.

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Ogloff takes gold Almost 600 athletes competed in the Twisters 16th Annual Invitational in Abbotsford. Maple Ridge’s Shayla Ogloff won gold in her Tyro age category, (born either 1999 or 2000), and took gold in bars, silver on vault and beam, and bronze on floor. At the Surrey Invitational in early March, Ogloff came first overall in the provincial five tyro category, and won gold on bars, silver on beam, and gold on floor. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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Nathan Burke knows what Alpo tastes like. He had to eat the dog food once after losing his first wrestling match in 1999. “Luckily Alpo tastes good,” he said, smiling. Now with more than 1,000 matches under his belt, Burke is returning to his old stomping grounds of Westview Secondary to bring the local community a show he says they won’t forget. Burke, also known as Disco Fury, wrestles with All Star Wrestling. He says he has an unquenchable passion for the sport and knew he wanted to be a pro-wrestler since he was three years old. He still has a day job, but he makes plenty of time for his first love. “I started with amateur wrestling at MRSS, then Thomas Haney and finally Westview where I graduated from in 1996,” he said. He remembers asking wrestling coach Bill McCrae, who is still at MRSS, if school wrestling was like pro-wrestling, and McCrae told him “absolutely not.” That didn’t deter Burke. He dabbled in modelling after high school, but found his calling after attending a WWE event in Vancouver. He started training right away. “Wrestling was everything to me at the time,” he said. “Wrestling was my life. It still is 20 years later.” The name Disco Fury came from his first tour in 1999, after the dog food incident, and the name has stuck ever since. He has since wrestled in England, Japan and all over North America. At one point, he was ranked No. 2 in the world for Junior Heavyweights. All Star Wrestling has held an event for Westview in the past, but Burke hopes this one will be bigger and better. “I get to give back to my school,” he said. He will be the title fight against Dylan Millar, a.k.a. Artemis Spencer, who graduated from Westview in 2004. The event aims to raise money for high school students to partici-

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Lightning wins Metro Women’s Soccer League held its cup finals last Sunday at the South Surrey Athletic Park. Golden Ears Untied Soccer Club was “well represented” at the league finals on March 27, said Susan Carr, the representative for the GEUSC Women’s League. In addition to a good turnout, the women’s division two Lightning team won the cup. “The game was a 1-1 tie with the Richmond Olympics in regulation time,” said Carr, “and [was] won by the GE Lightning in a shoot-out.” “Our U21 Sporting team also took their cup match to a shootout but was defeated,” she added. That team finished the season in second place in the Silver division. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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Nathan Burke’s wrestling career has taken him to England, Japan and all over North America, while Westview Secondary alumni Disco Fury (inset) and Artemis Spencer will compete in the title match of an All Star Wrestling event at the school. pate in sports. “Every kid, if they want to participate in any athletics, they have to pay and it’s not right,” said Burke. The 35-year-old wrestler wants everyone to know this is a family-friendly show and although all the wrestling is real, the characters are very “kid-friendly” and it is enjoyable for all ages. “This is something I wouldn’t be afraid to take my kids to,” he said. “The show will be hard-hitting,

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Racers recruiting Cutting Edge Nutrition and All Seasons Tanning. All Star Wrestling will perform at Westview Secondary on Friday, April 8, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ringside, $12 for general and $10 for Westview students. They are available at Wok Box, Cutting Edge Nutrition and All Seasons Tanning. They are also available at the door next Friday. Westview is located at 20905 Wicklund Ave.

A local speedskating club are looking for anyone interested in joining the team. The Ridge Meadows Racers will hold their early-bird registration April 2, at Maple Ridge Planet Ice between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No experience is necessary to join this club, and everyone is welcome to be a part of the team. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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$.'* (/-*4 (3+3&-)-.0 13() ") 2'5/ "((30(-.0 ") (/3 )2"++ ,*-0( !3+.% .'* +.1.# A rain-soaked victory The GEUSC Wolves U11A select boys soccer team won the North Fraser Cup on March 12 vs. the Coquitlam Metro Ford U11A select. The Wolves’ record this year including all league, exhibition games, and tournaments, was 28 wins, six losses and three ties. In league play the boys pulled off 12 wins, one loss, and two ties, with 63 goals for and 16 goals against. In the 28 wins this season, 17 were shut-outs.

Cycling

Race expands

A 22 km bike race held on May 7 is now open for registration as a single event.

For cyclists who want to take part in the Race the Ridge Stage Race through Golden Ears Park, but don’t necessarily want to take on the other two stages of the race, now have the perfect opportunity. Race the Ridge, presented by Maple Ridge’s Local Ride Bike Shop, is now open for registration as a single event to a limited field of 60 riders, giving more cyclists the opportunity to experience the scenic course. “The Golden Ears route is one of the most stunning time trial courses in the country,” said Barry Lyster, race organizer and owner of Local Ride. “Opening it to riders who just want to test themselves against the clock and not commit to the other two grueling stages is a great way to make Race the Ridge more accessible to a bigger cross section of cyclists.” The field for time trial only riders will be capped at a maximum of 60 participants. The rolling out-and-back course is walled by towering cedar trees and skirted by rushing streams, all set against a spectacular mountain backdrop, said Lyster. “Of course, racers will have little time to enjoy their surroundings as they push the limits of legs and lungs to log the fastest time.” “This time trial is ideal for riders who are training for bigger events later in the season, like a triathlon or a Gran Fondo,” said Lyster. “It’s a perfect way to gauge fitness and test the legs and bike setup in a race situation.” The time trial kicks off the Race the Ridge Stage Race on Saturday morning, May 7, after which stage race riders will attempt to recharge in time for the Town Core Criterium.

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It’s A Girl! Rob and Rachel Drafi are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Isabella Rachel Drafi born February 13, 2011 weighing 9lbs 2 oz and 21 inches. Isabella is a younger sister to Luke and Jackson. Proud grandmothers are Ann Fantin and Susan Szabo. A sincere and special thanks to Dr. Connor and Ridge Meadows Hospital.

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March 08, 1919 – March 27, 2011 Our Dad was born March 8th, 1919 in Wellwood, Manitoba. His parents, David & Isabella (Ferguson) emigrated from County Ayre, Scotland in 1910. He was the last survivor of the six children David and Isabella (Bela) had; Jack, Bill, Winifred, David and Harold. David and Bela moved the family to Vancouver after WWII and finished out their lives there. Dad joined the Canadian Army in 1939 as a private in the Winnipeg Grenadiers and ended up being posted to Hong Kong with “C” Company in late 1941. When Hong Kong was attacked by the Japanese December 8th Dad fought valiantly alongside his friends and comrades until being forced to surrender December 26. After 3½ years as a POW, surviving barbaric treatment and conditions, Dad, along with the other surviving prisoners, was liberated in August 1945. Despite the physical and emotional injuries he suffered during that time Dad never gave up or in. These strong traits carried on throughout his later work for the Department of Veterans Affairs and his home life. After returning from Hong Kong, Dad was a patient in Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver recovering from his POW treatment. It was there that he met and fell in love with his Army nurse, his soon-to-be wife, June Sargent from Toronto. Despite having lost most of his eyesight as a result of his POW treatment, he was able to provide a safe and stable home for his family in the Vancouver area. He always had a smile or joke for whoever was within range. Dad developed a close group of caring friends including his long time fishing buddy, Walt Goresky and old neighbourhood pal, Don Wood. Over the years Dad loved fishing, curling, bowling, and cribbage and just enjoyed having a good old “bull session” with his many friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 in Maple Ridge. Dad is now at rest – he died at 9:17 pm Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his care home in Maple Ridge, BC. Claude and June had three children: Russell (Gerry) of Lethbridge, Alberta; Denis (Yolanda) of Victoria, BC and Donna (Brent) of Maple Ridge, BC. His kids gave him six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who all so loved Grandpa Corbett. We miss him already. He was a good man who did his best. Service is at 11 a.m. on Tuesday the 5th of April at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, 11765 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A5. Parking is in the rear of the building. Tea reception will be at the funeral home. Instead of flowers, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated.

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HAMADA JAPANESE RESTAURANT LTD. is looking for a Japanese Food Cook Salary: $19.86/hrs, Full-time 40 hrs/week. Minimum 3 years of commercial cooking experience in Japanese food, Completion of high school. Read English and fluent Korean required Duties: Prepare/cook complete Japanese foods as per menu. Plan/create new menu, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Manage kitchen operations, and make sure of clean kitchen and work area. Schedule/supervise kitchen helpers. Train kitchen staff. Send resume to: hamadamapleridge@yahoo.ca 22529 Lougheed Hwy, 200, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 0L4

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KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort, 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turn key. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

6008

Condos/ Townhouses Surrey

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6035

Mobile Homes

U.S. COMPETITION

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Mobile Home Restorations and Service Work No Job too small Chris 604-393-3087 NEW SRI homes single, dbl & modular on display, Abby. Glenbrook.ca 604-830-1960

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Carman & Fox friends

6008-30

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Escort Services

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7010

Personals

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Escort Services

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Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

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Cares! The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Real Estate

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Business Opps/ Franchises

HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full /Part time positions available - Will train. On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.CanadianJobsFromHome.com

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Mortgages

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NEW SRI single wides in Langley and Maple Ridge parks. Call 604-830-1960 Repossessed mobile homes to be moved, 1974-2008, Chuck at Glenbrook.ca 604-830-1960.

Houses - Sale

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Mortgages

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Apt/Condos

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

SUN 1-3PM, April 3rd. No Pad Rental! Dblwide w/lot. #18 -13507 81 Ave, Surrey. $298,995. Angela Langston 604-307-4815

6065

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

6510 BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR + den. Gas f/p, d/w, in-suite w/d, patio. $900/mo. May 1st. 778-397-6569

CALYPSO COURT

6508

1 BR, approx 830 sq ft, quiet, clean Bldg, cls to Metrotown & Skytrain, starting at $825. Rick 604-437-3013 or 778-899-8554

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available MAY 1

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

604 - 941 - 7721

1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or May 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications or waiting list for Bachelors, 1 BR’s, 1 BR & Dens & 2 BR’s. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard. RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq

COQ, Blue Mtn/Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor. 1½ baths. 6 appl. Large sundeck, storage. N/s, n/p. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

401 Westview St, Coq

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604- 805-9490

M/R CENT, 11735-225th St, Adult bldg, Bach $550, 2 Br $900 heat/ h/w incl’d, no dogs 604-467-9420

Rooms

FURN RM, tv cable internet own ent. quiet fmy home, no drugs or booze, smoking ok suit older per. long term, ref, dam. dep. $475.00 604 936 6604 POCO. Furn’d rm for female, priv bath, sh’d kitchen. $400/mo incl util. Now. Ns/np. 604-202-4203

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Shared Accommodation

6595-20

POCO Nr Coq Ctr. Own BR, $425 & BR & bath $450. Incls utils, W/D, share home. 604-475-0262

6595-35

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

LOFT STYLE room in character house, female only, part furn $550 incl utils, 604-374-8850 M/R room, beautiful quiet home, good area. N/P, $525 incl laundry, cable & net, nr bus 778-628-4665

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Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, DAWES HILL,. reno 3 BR main floor. F/p, sh’d w/d, deck, carport. $1,200/mo + % utils. N/S. Apr 1, no dogs. 604 937-3534 POCO, Lincoln Prk 3 BR, 2 bath, split lev hse, lrg rec rm, appls, $1850, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport, yard. 778-688-6622 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm

HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

6565

Office/Retail Rent

RESTAURANT for lease/sale! M. Ridge restaurant. Fully equip’d, ready to open, was lic. for 43 seats, offices: 269sf - 624sf 604-462-8164 or 604-339-5899

BBY 1 BR, new, bright, g/lev, sep ent, heat & hyd incld, N/s, N/p, no laundry, $695/mo. 604-715-5566

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BBY, METROTOWN. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, priv w/d. Ns/np. $975/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-219-4048

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

Warehouse/ Commercial

COQ BLUE Mnt area, 2 BR upper, shared w/d, d/w, big deck, monitored securtiy sys. $1125 + 2/3 utils. Apr 1. Sm Pet considered, n/s. 604- 897-0411

COQ, Mariner Way. 2 BR. 1 bath h/wd flrs, priv w/d. $825/mo + 1⁄3 util. Ns/np. Av now. 604-521-5642

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $6,500 obo. 604-809-3847

Scrap Car Removal

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• Auto • Trucks • Equipment Removal We pay up to $300 cash

COQ, Maillardville. Large 1 BR in quiet building. Storage. Sh’d w/d. Parking. Ns/Np. $625/mo. Avail Apr 1. Nr amens. 604-931-7432

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MISSION: Silver Creek Industrial Park. 1800 sq.ft. FOR LEASE $1088/mo + triple net. RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty, Gary Fraipont 604-466-2838 or 604-240-3948

9145

CALL RICK GOODCHILD 604-551-9022

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

9160

Sports & Imports

1998 JETTA TDI 4 dr, 5 spd, new air care & tire belt, $3900, D9921 Abbtosford area 604-855-6522

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

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MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D, D/W. Avail now. $990 incls utls/cbl/prkg. N/S. Pet negot. 604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480

2005 28’ Trail Cruiser rear bunks add a room. GVWR 5417 total dry wt 3743 $11,500. 604-858-2556

N. WEST, Queensborough, Large 2 BR + ½ den, g/lvl. $800/mo incl util. May 1. Ns/np. 604-525-7039 POCO DWNTWN lge 2 BR g/lvl, inste w/d, Avail Apr 1/15th. N/s, n/p. $850 + utils. 604-942-7912

POCO. Spacious, renovated 3 BR, upper floor. Priv w/d, f/p, d/w, carport. $1,400/mo + ½ util. 1 year lease. Immed. 778-995-5260

Townhouses Rent

604-761-7175 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

2007 CEDAR Creek 31 ft, 5th wheel, 2 slides, spotless cond. $26,000 obo. 604-590-2824

2007 SILVERBACK by Forest River, 30ft 5th Wheel, 2 slides, spotless, $25,900. 604-230-2728

From Classic to Modern

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277.

MAPLE RIDGE Brookside Gardens

BBY METROTOWN, Lrg 2 BR, 2 bath, Newly Reno’d & all new appls, priv entry. $1100 incls utls, cable. Suits family. Pet negot. N/S. Avail now. Elwell St. 604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480

3 BR newly renovated, carport, 5 appl, fenced yard, Avail Now, ★Pets Welcome ★ *deposit required

BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p, carport. NS/NP. Avail Apr 1. 604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

Cancer June 21-July 22: Be ambitious, this week and the next two. You could grab a promotion, or elevate your worth in the eyes of higher-ups (or cultivate a VIP and gain a prestigious new client, contract or business opening, etc.). This week starts with a jolt (of luck or nerves or ambition) Sunday. You’ll have to combine or merge competing situations to succeed – probably a need to reconcile home with career, gain your spouse’s or kids’ co-operation, etc. The potential for success is tremendous, so make every effort! This week begins 15 years of true understanding, spiritual recognition, and, resulting, true love. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ve suffered 15 years of gullibility, deception, disillusionment and suspicion. (On the positive side, 15 years of spiritual awakening.) This week marks the end of that – though such long trends tend to dissolve slowly, now is the turn-around time. Think, contemplate the broad picture, and you should sense some clues to this change. The next 15 years bring a heightened sense of poetic mystery and nuance, sexual longing, deep spiritual intuition and subtle glamour – a better influence! The next eight years also feature mental awareness, and true love – wedded love. Sunday reveals! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Sunday’s the centre point of a huge life change. The actual events can have occurred in March, or can happen over the weeks ahead. But they centre on this day, and this week. The events: a financial rearrangement or debt, a sexual lust or liaison, a commitment, a lifestyle change, a health diagnosis or surgery, a piece of detective work or research project. It’s destined to change your life. You’ll have to overcome financial “slowness” or caution. Believe in your luck! Be ambitious late week. Fifteen years of unhealthy relationships end: 15 years of “true relationship” begins.

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COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $980 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594

6605

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and clout reach a yearly high. I didn’t add “effectiveness” because we’re in the middle of a Mercury retro period, a bad time to start anything new (lasting to April 23). Even so, your luck is strongly buoyant, and the “payoff” for past efforts or good deeds could arrive now (or anytime to early June). If you’re single, someone is attracted! Your charisma and energy are doubly strong Sunday/ Monday – “lightning strikes!” Realize that you have to co-operate with a powerful, somewhat sluggish, but perhaps elevated individual. Grab the money Tuesday. A lucky week! Taurus April 20-May 20: Government agencies or “head office” steer your possibilities Sunday/Monday. Go with the flow. New circumstances, new trends are entering your private world – now to 2019. You might soon be working with or attending a large corporation or institution. Don’t be fazed by this – you have the skills required. If stress builds, learn to relax, play golf, yoga, whatever. Fifteen years of career worry ends; 15 years of “wide friendships” begins. Rest, lie low Sunday/Monday. Something lucky brews beneath the surface or behind the scenes before Thursday. Chase money Thursday onward. Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true, especially Sunday, especially old wishes. Romance, or a flirty friendship, or happiness of another sort seems imminent – so does fulfilment around a legal, far travel, international or intellectual matter. But be realistic, cautious also – a “go slow” signal exists. Could mean “watch what you wish for,” or it might hint that wishes are fulfilled, but in a quiet or sober way. Your popularity is rising, friendly romance occurs, new friends come, especially Thursday onward. Optimism soars! (Retreat, rest Monday eve to midweek.) Fifteen years of “true career” begins.

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M/RIDGE LARGE unfurn bdrr /ldry /cable incl, nr Hospital, ns. np, $400mth 604-922-6003

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Apt/Condos

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. Look to the past or to ongoing ventures, relationships. Your success is inextricably tied to relationships, and/or to opportunities, relocation, litigation, negotiation, fame or the public. Sunday can bring a jolt in these – e.g., love at ﬁrst sight – but without the infatuation, gooey-eyed stuff – this is alert, exciting, alive, realistic. Downplay your conservative, reluctant, skeptical or cautious side. (If someone says, “You look sad,” it’s a clue to brighten up!) Love “elevates” late week. Your employment picture changes now to 2025. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Something unexpected happens at work this week, especially Sunday. Follow safety procedures, don’t work while tired, be patient, careful with electricity, machines and computers, or avoid them if you can. I’ve emphasized the dangers, but there’s also luck here: you might be called into work because someone didn’t show, or you’re the trouble-shooter in an emergency, etc., which can set you up for praise, promotion now or soon. Be good-natured! Fifteen years of love’s obsessive puzzlement ends; 15 years of love’s good sweetness begins. You’ll believe me, come June/July and 2012! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Sunday could provide a love shock. It’s illuminating. But it will only be lucky if you can balance impulse with caution (without letting caution win) and money or earnings considerations (or possessions) with your need to express yourself, to be yourself. (Sartre said we’re the slave of our possessions.) All that said, this is a hugely lucky week (and month, and quarter) for romance, children, creativity, school, travel, beauty, art and speculation! Opportunities arise Thursday/ Friday. Fifteen years of indecision, rootlessness end; 15 years of “deep home” begin.

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Apr. 3 - April 9 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before April 23. A jolt might come to your domestic or property arena Sunday. (This day is merely the centre of two months of “jolt.”) Be careful with electricity around the house this day. On another level, events can jump-start you into a whole decade of new (money-earning) property dealings, new landscaping, new security initiatives (e.g., RSPs) – despite the word “new” your success now will come from reprising a past goal, condition or contact. Believe in life, buy a home! Fifteen years of money anxiety end; 15 years of “chatty” friendship begin. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You might make a lively new friend this week. This person will not become a life-mate (or not a good one) but you can have lots of fun together. (The problem: a sadness or sombre streak in this person is a clue indicating their ability/tendency to restrict you or to connect too easily to your hidden side.) Despite this, real love is likely. Don’t start any new projects, especially in communications, paperwork or travel, before April 23. Your luck will come from past contacts, and it could be very bright luck! Be restful midweek. Romance, creative surges Thursday onward. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Start nothing new before April 23: deal with past or ongoing projects and relationships. A money, income or possession situation could hold three things (all of some): great luck, career import and “the future” of your earnings (for eight years).This last is highlighted Sunday, when a “jolt” might accompany it. If you can get past a certain skepticism about your own work or your own goals, this jolt could represent a splendid new path in earnings. (This path likely represents working with management or in government, large bureaucracies, charities or institutions.) A lucky week! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Blinds & Draperies

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Carpentry

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Electrical

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Excavating

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Flooring/ Refinishing

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Landscaping

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Lawn & Garden

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Lawn & Garden

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PLUMBERS

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Roofing

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, tree services, hedge trimming, spring lawn care. 778-885-6488 Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

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THE SMART DETAILS THE SMART DETAILS OVERALLS 1 Bib pants with high back and heavyduty, adjustable suspenders. 2 Full length, 2-way leg zippers with velcro closures. 3 Double-layer knees and handy tool pockets.

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