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Canadian Pacific crews operate West Coast Express trains.

West Coast Express won’t stop CP and union reach agreement to keep commuter rail going

by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

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Wife guilty of murdering husband Judge finds Leah Florence was not too drunk to realize her actions; Andrew Milne died after being stabbed 14 times

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A Maple Ridge woman who killed her husband during a drunken domestic dispute two years ago has been found guilty of second degree murder.

Madam Justice Jeanne Watchuk ruled Tuesday that although Leah Marie Florence was drinking that night, she was not too intoxicated

to form the intent to murder her husband, Andrew Lynn Milne.

“I find that Ms. Florence was not intoxicated and angry to such a degree that prevented her from intending to cause Mr. Milne bodily harm or seeing that the multiple stab wounds and cuts would cause his death,” said Watchuk.

Florence, who is aboriginal, has been in custody since November 2009, when she was arrested at her home on Ospring Street in Ham-

mond for stabbing her husband 14 times during a fight.

The 911 call to police came from her aunt Patricia Burt, who owned the house and lived a floor above the couple.

Burt had taken the couple in two months earlier because they were homeless. Burt’s ground rules for providing a roof over their heads included no drinking, fighting or smoking inside her house.

Police found 50-year-old Milne lying on the floor in a pool of his blood. He died later in hospital.

Florence suffered a gash to her arm during the altercation

and needed stitches, but Justice Watchuk pointed out Florence told police and a doctor the wound was not bothering her.

In a statement to police, Florence said she and Milne had three two-litre bottles of cider to drink on the night in question.

Florence did not take the stand in her defence during the trial in New Westminster Supreme Court, so Watchuk was left to determine her level of intoxication by hearing testimony from police, paramedics and firefighters who dealt with her.

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Canadian Pacific rail and its Teamsters are working out their differences without holding big-city commuters hostage in the process.

So it will be business as usual Wednesday at West Coast Express commuter rail stations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

The federal government met with both sides Tuesday to ensure that commuter trains will keep running, even if the Teamsters walk off the job Wednesday, following an earlier strike vote.

Canadian Pacific crews operate West Coast Express in Metro Vancouver for TransLink, as well as commuter rail services in Toronto and Montreal.

“We’re hoping that the announcement will include something along the lines, ‘that impacts will not be on the commuter rail service,’” TransLink’s Fred Cummings said Tuesday.

“We do remain hopeful. Let’s wait until the announcement comes out and let’s see what happens.”

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Glenwood elementary, ‘a hidden gem’ To celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary, students at Glenwood elementary have documented each decade of the school’s existence in colourful displays adorning the school’s hallways.

The school is also holding a 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Joanna Soolaman attended Glenwood from 1990 to 1997 and is helping to organize the festivities next week.

Amalgamation revitalizes 50-year-old school

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

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here’s very little about Glenwood elementary that resembles the school that opened on the site 50 years ago.

In September 1961, the school had just three classrooms, with split classes covering Grades 1 to 6 and fewer than a hundred students.

Glenwood soon outgrew those three humble rooms.

More were added, as was a gym, then a library.

In all, the school has seen close a half dozen major renovations in the past half century, resulting in a school with more than triple its original capacity.

However, what has remained the same, says principal Jovo Bikic, is the sense of community within the school.

“It’s really like a big family here,” he says. “You talk to anyone who has gone here, and they’ll tell you that.”

Ann Morcom was one of the original students at Glenwood, and has nothing but fond memories of her time there. A Grade 6 student in 1961, Morcom’s teacher that year was principal Larry Davies.

One day, Davies and the teachers at the school challenged the students to a baseball game. To make things interesting and give the kids a fighting chance, Davies dressed up as Snow White, while the teachers dressed as the seven dwarfs.

“People don’t even realize we’re here.”

Jovo Bikic, Glenwood principal

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Former Glenwood students Ann Morcom and Joanna Soolaman, along with and principal Jovo Bikic look at a 1960s-thembed mural created by current students to mark the school’s 50th anniversary. See video @ mapleridgenews.com.

“He had a lot of spirit and really helped to make it a great school,” says Morcom. “Glenwood was lucky to have him.”

Glenwood was originally built to deal with overcrowding at nearby Mt. Crescent and Fairview elementary schools.

Two years ago, Glenwood took in 100 students from Mt. Crescent after declining enrollment and budget constraints forced the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District to close that school.

“It’s really rejuvenated and energized the school,” Bikic says of the

amalgamation.

After years of declining enrollment and empty classes, Glenwood was given a second life.

“Kindergarten enrollment is the highest it has been in 10 years,” he says.

The school now houses a StrongStart early education centre, a preschool, and a daycare.

With children as young as newborns taking part in the school’s StrongStart program, the school offers a 0 to age 13 experience, says Bikic.

“It’s a hidden gem.”

Hidden may be an understatement.

The school is tucked behind subdivisions and townhomes near Dewdney Trunk Road and 216th Street without any frontage. If you didn’t know it was there, you might never find it.

“People don’t even realize we’re here,” says Bikic.

However, in 1961, the school was surrounded by empty lots and orchards, according Morcom.

“It’s totally different now,” she says. “But it’s still a great little school.”

“I was more than happy to volunteer my time,” she says. “[Glenwood] has been a part of so many peoples lives in the community.

It’s where I met some of my best friends, learned to play the guitar, and the amazing teachers and programs there greatly influenced my life and who I am today.”

Drive one Glenwood is also hosting a Ford Drive One Event, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The school gets $20 for every test drive, with funds going towards field trips and learning resources.

Garibaldi mourning loss of beloved ‘Mr. H’ Pensions at issue

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Garibaldi secondary is mourning the loss of beloved teacher Gord Hausknecht as the longtime social studies instructor passed away Wednesday from heart failure.

He was 58.

Having taught at Garibaldi for 30 years, Hausknecht was an integral part of the school.

“He had a real connection with his students, and a real passion for teaching,” said principal Grant Frend. “Everyone here is just so thankful for having known him, and the impact he had on their lives.”

Hausknecht was responsible for a number of annual events and traditions at the school,

including the annual Grade 8 hike, leadership retreats, student government, and the 40 Hour Famine fundraiser. Frend said the events will continue, and this year’s grad dance will be dedicated to him.

For Garibaldi teacher Steve Moore, Hausknecht was more than just a colleague, he was one of the reasons Moore decided to become a teacher in the first place.

“I first had him as my teacher when I was in the eighth grade at Garibaldi,” said Moore.

That was back in the 1980s, when Hausknecht was still starting out on his teaching career.

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Hausknecht never he did. As teachers, we complained about his all hope we have that health. gift.”

“That’s the kind Hausknecht had no of guy he was,” said children of his own, Moore. “He never and was deeply devotcomplained about anyed to the kids at Garibthing, never shared aldi, often keeping in his problems. He was touch with them after always more interestthey graduated. ed in what was going When Moore reon with you.” turned to Garib- Hausknecht For the students aldi to teach, he said and staff at Garibaldi, Hausknecht took him ‘Hausy’ or ‘Mr. H,’ as he was under his wing.

“He really made me feel wel- sometimes called, was one of a come at the school,” he said. kind and will be sorely missed.

“Garibaldi is a real family, and “He mentored me, treated me like a colleague, and every day Gord was instrumental in makI’d be in his classroom after ing it like that,” said Moore. “A special person like this doesn’t school.”

Moore said Hausknecht’s come along too often. He’s godeath came as a shock to ing to leave a huge hole, that’s many at the school because for sure.”

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“We’re very relieved and we look forward to business as usual tomorrow,” Siddon said.

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Gov’t backs away from pesticide ban Not enough evidence: Bennett

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Many B.C. municipalities have now banned cosmetic pesticides, she said, adding the initiative is coming form the grass roots up.

“These corporations have so much influence they’re just about dictating everything.”

Barbara Kaminsky, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon, opposed the decision against a ban.

“We waited years for the B.C. government to follow the lead of other provinces and B.C. municipalities, and this is the result? The report was slow in coming and is weak in content. It is disappointing overall,” she said in a release.

The groups – which include the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, the Lung Association, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Public Health Association of B.C. – had requested strong legislation banning the sale and use of all pesticides for lawns, gardens and non-agricultural landscaping.

The joint release from the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment said during the two public consultations the B.C. government has conducted (in 2010 and 2011), most of the 8,000 people who responded wanted a ban.

But Kamloops MLA Bill Bennett said in a release there wasn’t enough evidence to warrant a ban and that Health Canada didn’t recommend it.

“The majority of the committee concluded that we could not justify second guessing the 350 scientists who work at Health Canada,” he added.

“There simply is not enough evidence that justifies an outright ban on cosmetic pesticide use. We are not prepared to tell homeowners that they cannot purchase federally-approved domestic-class pesticides or hire a qualified contractor to apply these federally-approved weed and bug control products to their lawn.”

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When a committee formed last year to look at banning cosmetic pesticides on lawns and gardens, he thought Premier Christy Clark favoured the idea.

But Thursday, the Liberal-dominated committee nixed the idea, instead deciding that lawn pesticides should be treated like tobacco, kept out of sight, and available at retail counters only by request.

“I’m mystified by the whole process – unless it was part of Liberals trying to be more Conservative,” said Sather, who sat on the legislative committee that studied the issue.

Perhaps the decision has to do with internal division – “just not doing what the premier directed them to do.”

Maple Ridge resident Maria Raynolds, who led the Campaign for Pesticide Reduction, leading

to a Maple Ridge ban in 2007, doesn’t understand, either.

“It’s just incomprehensible to me after all those submissions … that all they could come up with is that the government is doing enough … When the evidence all points to the opposite.”

Raynolds said it doesn’t take much common sense to know there’s a connection between the poisons put into the environment and people’s health. But even if a link has not been proven, there’s no need to use cosmetic pesticides. “Everything grows beautifully without them.”

The decision was “devastating” for her, but added there are “rays of hope.”

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Quiet around MP Maple Ridge council seems to abandon its electorate in the presence of senior politicians.

Conservative MP Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission) was at council recently, to address Fisheries Act, medical marijuana and cellphone towers.

Good that council invited him, but it should be more than just Coun. Cheryl Ashlie who speaks when the MP reports on what he’s done.

Recently, only Ashlie asked Kamp questions about a federal housing policy, and asked for some follow-up information.

Only Ashlie ask questions about changes to the Fisheries Act and said habitat protection should remain in it.

She did so respecfully and politely.

Coun. Judy Dueck was brave enough to disagree with Kamp when he told council it should create its own bylaw for cell tower locations.

But the others, mostly as timid and quiet as church mice, said little.

If they support the MP, they should say so.

If they don’t, they should also speak up.

Other points could have been raised: what about the MP doing some pro-active work with CP Rail and laying the groundwork for more track time for West Coast Express?

Kamp got a free pass on that, as he did on the impact of federal tough-on-crime laws will have Fraser Regional Correctional Centre.

Will there be any federal assistance to help with that?

Questions don’t have to be confrontational or political, but council needs to show that it represents local interests when dealing with senior government, not sit on its collective hands.

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Premier bitten by pest problem VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office.

A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout B.C. Views of the harmonized Tom Fletcher sales tax.

Newly appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.”

All the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003.

So she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to redefine the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulationrepealing decade of Gordon Campbell.

But first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong signal

of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat.

Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on “chemophobia” that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct.

I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe.

Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scientific nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades.

We have parents turning their backs on routine immunization because of superstitions about vaccines. We have people panicked about imaginary health effects of smart meters, egged on by shoddy, sensationalist media reporting.

The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scientifically ignorant push against “pesticides” is telling. As Bennett put it, when someone becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mum is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that.

The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals.

Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans.

These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed.

“MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics.”

MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm.

The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines.

The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tfletcher@blackpress.ca).

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EDITOR, THE NEWS:

The picture in this ad of a woman pulling down her panties is completely inappropriate for a family community paper.

You seriously crossed the line of decency when you approved the publication of this image.

No, I am not a prude, but there is a time and a place for such concepts and I am sure the patronage of The New Caddy Shack is aware of the services provided and it does not need to be so blatantly shown to the youth of the community who might be reading your paper to be informed of community events or working on school projects.

Yet another example of the downward spiral of our society. Very disappointed.

LEAH PILLET MAPLE RIDGE

online comments • Peter Thompson · Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Re: B.C. quiet on prison costs (mapleridgenews.com).

I would vote for any politician who made efforts to ensure that the prison system was not a profit-making venture in any way, shape or form. Making money off of other people’s misfortunes is vile.

• Katelyn Finlay-Dick: Re: Needles a concern at Maple Ridge lacrosse box (mapleridgenews.com).

Putting Locks on anything that these kids play at would be a good idea.

They do it at Maple Ridge Secondary School on the tennis court. It’s an inexpensive way to keep these kids safe. I’m a mother of a two-year-old in Maple Ridge and the needles are popping up more and more, to the point where I do not want to take my kid or anyone’s kid to the parks for that reason. It’s unsafe. So please, please do something. It would give a lot of parents peace of mind.

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on information given to them by the pesticide industry.

There have been too many cases of industry studies and tests being skewed to suit the promotion of their own products, later to be proven unsafe.

Who doesn’t remember the ‘evidence’ that scientists presented to tell us that tobacco was safe?

It has occurred to me that perhaps Mr. Bennett’s recommendation has been

Re: B.C. gov’t backs away from banning lawn pesticides (mapleridgenews.com) Bill Bennett, chair of the committee looking into the future of cosmetic pesticides in B.C., said “the evidence just doesn’t support the banning of cosmetic pesticide in B.C.” Canadians should know that government agencies do not perform any studies or tests themselves. Instead, they rely

made to provide an opportunity for our premier to come to the rescue of the health of British Columbians.

Now she can step forward, do a good deed and ban cosmetic pesticides, after all, earning her a big gold star in the public’s eye.

For once, I hope that Mr. Bennett is playing politics.

SHEILA PRATT MAPLE RIDGE

Is a wedding for Jane and Fluffy next?

EDITOR, THE NEWS:

like’ unions were recognized and granted the same legal status as those stodgy couples who bothered to marry in a church or before a justice of the peace.

Now we have progressed even further in our understanding of what a marriage can be. As the editor points out, the union of two men or two women is legal in Canada, as well as in many other enlightened, progressive countries. What would have been considered inconceivable, not so long ago, is now recognized as a legitimate “marriage.”

I can’t wait to see how the definition will continue to progress. The combinations and possibilities are quite breathtaking. If two humans can match up, why not three

Re; Simple position (News Views, May 11).

Well, marriage certainly has “progressed” from the bad old centuries when it meant the lifelong union of a man and a woman, for better or worse, richer or poorer, with all those misguided humans thinking that was the only way to live with your ‘significant other.’

Thankfully that definition changed when divorce became legal and you could easily exit marriage to go on to greener pastures and (hopefully) happier marriages.

Then we decided that the concept of a formal agreement between a man and woman to live together was not necessary and ‘marriage-

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And don’t forget the ultimate union, the one that I think will finally complete the progression; yes, don’t laugh, marriage to self.

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This system is similar to a bait car, whereby it can be monitored once it has been stolen with real time capture of information.

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MLA wants washrooms unlocked

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Go to bathroom before visiting the income assistance office on Lougheed Highway in downtown Maple Ridge because the public washrooms in that building are locked.

That bothers MLA Michael Sather.

“It’s totally ridiculous. I can’t believe it,” Sather said last week.

“It’s a human rights kind of issue.”

Sather, MLA for Maple RidgePitt Meadows, said he’s received a few complaints, though not as many as he’d expect, after the department closed the bathroom to the public about a year ago.

That can mean people waiting in line lose their place if they have to leave the building and find a bathroom elsewhere.

He said he can only conclude that lack of resources means staff

just can’t supervise well enough to prevent the facility from being used for drug use.

Instead, known trouble-makers could be barred from the washroom.

“But to make everybody else suffers doesn’t seem right.”

For him, it’s a sign of an under-funded department that can’t afford the staff to adequately supervise the office where people Sather apply for income assistance.

One complaint came from a mom with two young children, Sather said.

He raised the issue in the legislature last week, asking Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux why the office closed the bathroom.

“The B.C. Building Code requires that public service buildings provide washrooms, yet the

washrooms at the Maple Ridge office have been closed to the clients for a year,” he said in the legislature.

It’s only under “exceptional circumstances” when bathrooms aren’t available, said the ministry.

In the Maple Ridge office, the bathroom is locked, but the key is available by asking the security guard or staff.

“This practice was put into place due to safety concerns, as well as due to frequent vandalismrelated repairs and cleaning that was required to maintain the washroom,” said the ministry.

Security guards or staff can also keep the person’s place in line. The department also said one complaint was made while the washroom was closed for renovations.

Clients also are sometimes to directed to other washrooms.

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It’s the fourth such project the Alouette River Management Society has done on the Stewart’s property. The family owns the river bed and restricts access so it can serve as a conservation area.

The project actually involves digging out a side channel adjacent to the South Alouette.

“If you have one big main stream of water, there’s really nowhere for the fish to go and rest,” said Stewart, former MLA and Maple Ridge councillor.

There also are areas for the coho, chinook, chum, pink salmon and cutthroat trout to hide from predators.

The three other locations already built are doing well, he added.

“ARMS goes and gets the funding. We just provide the land for free to use.”

Stewart points out that because it’s not open to the public, fish and wildlife habitat isn’t disturbed by dogs or people disrupting their space.

The money, $10,545, comes from B.C. Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, although ARMS will oversee the project.

Other partners involved are Katzie First Nations, the provincial government and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

The South Alouette River runs through about 1.5 kilometres of the Stewarts’ property, known as Coniagas Ranch. More than 90 acres of the property have been left natural for wildlife habitat.

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What better time is there to go out and enjoy what Downtown Maple Ridge has to offer? It’s just about June and that means Father’s Day, grads, and weddings.

Need gift ideas? From ties to gift certificates to jewellery to home décor and more, all of it is only a short drive or walk away. Check out our Downtown Maple Ridge businesses for great gifts!

The first “Girl’s Night Out” Out”,, an exciting new monthly event in downtown Maple Ridge is July 5! Get your friends together for shopping, dining, and pampering yourselves with special offers from a great selection of local businesses. Check out your favourites or try something entirely new! “Girl’s Night Out” promises to be full of fun and savings – why not make it a standing date? Watch for details...

The new Downtown Maple Ridge coupon books and maps are out! If you didn’t get yours at the Home Show, look for them around town or print them from our website www.downtownmapleridge.ca . Don’t miss out on these great savings opportunities!

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Odyssey of repatriation in northern B.C. B ringing our ancestors home: that is the title of a talk Donald Luxton will present Thursday, May 24to the members of the Maple Ridge Histor- Looking Back ical Society, Fred Braches their guests, and anyone else interested.

The talk will be at 7:30 p.m. at the old St. Andrew’s Church building at 22279 – 116th Avenue.

The sub-title of Luxton’s talk is “The Nisga’a Museum and an Odyssey of Repatriation in Northern British Columbia.”

The subject may come as a surprise to all who see Luxton as a specialist on the subject of heritage, in general, and historic buildings, in particular.

We in Maple Ridge owe a debt of gratitude to him for his work on producing the first inventory of Maple Ridge’s heritage resources on behalf of the Community Heritage Commission.

His book The Heritage Resources of Maple Ridge, published by the CHC in 1996 in conjunction with the District of Maple Ridge, is the enduring outcome of his work in Maple Ridge.

The book, accessible on the

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The Nisga’a Museum is a unique institution that is a direct result of the Nisga’a Treaty signed in 2000. municipal web site, contains buildings, cityscapes, and trees perceived to have heritage value in each of the historic communities of Maple Ridge.

But Luxton’s vision and expertise is not limited to this kind of heritage.

Donald Luxton and Associates call themselves the foremost cultural and heritage firm in western Canada, and they took a leading role in the creation of a stunningly beautiful and unique museum for the Nisga’a Nation in the Nass Valley.

It was Luxton who assembled a team of experts to bid for the Nisga’a Museum project, and who for three years worked with

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The scope of work includes but is not limited to: tree removal, top soil stripping, tree protection and pruning, excavation and backfill of imported matter and finished grading, placement of imported boulders; rough carpentry construction of woodsite features including benches, timber bridges, stepping logs, timber steps, the supply and installation of miscellaneous site furnishing including chain link fencing, trash receptacles, outdoor basketball systems and site entry signage.

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Separately sealed tenders should to be clearly marked with the project number on the outside of the envelope:

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“ITT-PL12-45 Deer Fern Park Construction and Playground Supply & Install” and “ITT-PL12-46 Cedar Park Construction and Playground Equipment Supply & Install” and received, on or before 2:00 P.M. Local Time: June 8, 2012.

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Park Construction and Playground Supply and Install The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge (hereinafter referred to as “the District”) invites tender bids from interested and experienced contractors for the supply of all labour, materials and equipment required for the park construction and playground equipment supply and installation as per specifications in ITT-PL12-45 Deer Fern Park and ITT-PL12-46 Cedar Park.

Fred Braches is a local historian who lives in Whonnock.

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the project team that saw the project through to its completion.

The Nisga’a Museum is a unique institution that is a direct result of the Nisga’a Treaty signed in 2000. This was the first time that First Nations cultural property was repatriated as part of the treaty process in British Columbia and a landmark event in Nisga’a history. The repatriation occurred on September 15, 2010, and the museum opened on May 11, 2011.

The Nisga’a Museum is a remarkable accomplishment – a stunning 10,000 square foot museum built in the remote Nass Valley to display 330 repatriated artifacts.

It was also conceived as the cultural heart and soul of the Nisga’a Nation, and as a living embodiment of the Nisga’a culture.

As Simon Calder, a Nisga’a youth representative, expressed it at the opening ceremony of the museum: “We need to embrace our culture. There is nothing better than this right here, seeing our people together, happy.

There is no longer darkness above us, there is nothing but light now.”

Luxton’s illustrated talk will highlight the museum’s vision, architecture, artifacts and displays.

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A NON-MANDATORY site tour will be held on May 28, 2012 at 1:30pm, local time, beginning at Deer Fern Park located at approximately: 13400 – 236 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. and will continue and conclude at Cedar Park located at 23735 – 132 Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C.

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All questions regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted in writing to Nichole Walsh, Purchasing Supervisor at nwalsh@mapleridge.ca.

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Poetry and two cups of tea Gordon Baird has published his first collection of poems, with a little help from writer Christine Logan

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Gordon Baird has just published his first collection of poems called Special Tribute to Mothers Everywhere, with help from Christine Logan. The book is available at the Little Cricket Gift Gallery and Black Bond Books in Maple Ridge.

ordon Baird has a memory that’s like a sponge.

Without much effort, Baird can recall all the games he played as a child, the places he visited and exactly when he moved to Maple Ridge.

He remembers fondly each cup of tea he drank with his mother, Nellie Gale Baird.

“It’s mainly attributable to my mother’s 90th birthday,” says Baird, contemplating the inspiration for his first book of poetry while sitting on a bench in the sunshine at the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Office in downtown Maple Ridge.

The 30-poem oeuvre, penned by Baird with help from Christine Logan, is full of short, catchy rhymes and verse that capture snippets of his life.

Just as its title says, the book is a “Special Tribute to Mothers Everywhere.”

It’s a salute to mothers and all the nice things they do for you, whether it’s baking cookies, kissing away nightmares or tying your shoes.

It’s Baird’s legacy to his best friend and mom.

“I loved her very much,” he says.

Stirred by clouds and drinking tea, Baird chose to write about all the things he cares about – his friends and family.

He threw in a little ditty about a rubber ducky, just to lighten the mood.

Rubber Ducky is probably one of the favourite poems in the book, although choosing just one poem from 30 is a daunting task.

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Celebrate spring with song Enjoy an afternoon of song in Maple Ridge on Sunday at a spring concert presented by The Maple Ridge Choral Society.

The event will feature a wonderful collection of songs and harmony sung by a choir of 40 people.

The Maple Ridge Choral Society has been a part of the community for over 50 years and sings an eclectic mix of music ranging from classical and folk to sacred, with popular tunes thrown in for good measure.

The choir sings in four-part harmony: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Andrew Wilhelm-Boyle has been the choir’s music director and conductor since 2006.

A conductor with 30 years experience, WilhelmBoyle has a rich background in both church and community choral activity: he served as music director at Christ Church Cathedral, Whitehorse; St. Paul’s Cathedral, Regina; and St. Agnes’ Anglican Church in North Vancouver; and of the Whitehorse Community

Choir; the Riverwood Singers, a Winnipeg women’s chamber choir; and the BC Tel Choir. Wilhelm-Boyle has also served as musical director for several musicals including Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music and The Pirates of Penzance.

A highlight was his appointment to recruit and conduct the Sing for Canada Chorus of singers from around the Lower Mainland for Canada Day 1996 celebrations at Canada Place.

Aimee Oliveria is the choir’s pianist.

Showtime The spring concert take places Sunday, May 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street in Maple Ridge at 3 p.m.

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The event is being hosted by the Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL).

Gardens of Destiny follows Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds around his amazingly diverse farm.

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Gordon Baird reads a poem titled Family, Friends and the Community.

“I am inspired by the people I meet and the experiences that I go through,” says Logan, who hopes her poetry helps people overcome sadness. She wants to tells people not to give up and no matter how hard or trying life may seem to keep on having faith.

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Baird asked Logan to write the book with him last year after attending a book signing for her first collection of poetry, titled To Touch Your Heart.

Logan, who was working as one of Baird’s support workers at the time, didn’t hesitate when asked.

When she sat down with Baird, the words flowed rather quickly.

She only collaborated or prompted Baird when needed.

“The first poem we did we succeeded within minutes,” says Logan.

“I was surprised by how easy it was with our thoughts combining with one and another. I can really see Gord when I read these poems.”

In four months, Baird had penned 30 poems and was eager to publish the book by Christmas to gift to his family.

“They are really thrilled that he’s got this accomplishment under his belt,” says Logan.

She just completed her third collection of poems in the span of a year. Logan began writing poetry again after reading three poems she wrote in high school, which she had held onto for years.

Her short, beautiful poems are meant to inspire.

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Coquitlam special teams too much for Burrards Maple Ridge falls 7-5 in home opener

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Coquitlam Adanacs scored four powerplay goals and two shorthanded markers as the Maple Ridge Burrards fell 7-5 in front of a packed house at Planet Ice in their home opener.

The local senior A men’s lacrosse club was without top scorers Jarrett Davis, Curtis Dickson, Riley Loewen and Simon Giourmetakis, and managed just a single powerplay goal in their absence, despite 12 opportunities.

However, head coach Daren Fridge he wasn’t disappointed in the loss given the strong defensive effort his team put forth.

“The defence did their job,” he said. “We knew going into this game goals would be an issue. Having [Dickson, Davis, Loewen, and Giourmetakis] back would obviously alleviate the pressure on Aaron Pascas and Randy Daly.

“I’m optimistic the scoring chances will open up when they get back. We won’t be the same team

the next time we see [the Adanacs].”

Goalie Chris Seidel made 33 saves on 40 shots, while at the other end of the rink, Daly led Burrards scorers with a goal and three assists.

“He was the oldest guy on the floor and he was putting out the best effort,” said Fridge of Daly.

While the Burrards only allowed a single evenstrength goal, the squad’s play on special teams was cause for concern for Fridge.

“When we’re giving up goals like we were on special teams, that shouldn’t be happening,” he said.

Part of the reason, he believes, was due to the Burrards not playing any exhibition games this season, and not being able to have a full scrimmage until last Thursday.

There was a packed house at Planet Ice Sunday night to see the Burrards in action for the first time this season, with the local senior A club offering free admission, as well as a pregame barbecue, for local minor lacrosse players and their families.

The Burrards opened the scoring midway through the first period thanks to a shorthanded goal from

Sam Cook of the Maple Ridge Burrards is chased

by Matt Brascia of the Coquitlam Adanacs during the first game of the WLA season Sunday evening at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge.

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the stick Derek Lowe.

The Adanacs responded with two goals in the following two and a half minutes to take their first lead of the game.

Tyler Miotto tied things up for Maple Ridge with the Burrards only pow-

erplay goal of the game, before Coquitlam’s Jaxson Lee restored the Adanacs one-goal lead before the first intermission.

Coquitlam stretched their lead to two early in the second period only to have the Burrards answer

back with two of their own to tie the game at 4-4. Daly scored in the 10th minute, while rookie Brandon Bertoia, playing in his firstever game in a Burrards uniform, scored shorthanded with four minutes left in the period.

However, Coquitlam again scored a goal late in the period to take a onegoal lead into the third.

The Adanacs scored two powerplay goals early in the third to jump ahead of the Burrards by three.

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Burrards face Burnaby this Sunday Burrards from p24 Rookie Blake Mattinson scored with just over six minutes to play to bring the Burrards within two, but that was as close as the home team would get, falling 7-5.

Fridge said he was impressed with the play of his rookies, with both Mattinson and Bertoia getting on to the scoresheet.

“David Joyce had a good game on defence, so did [Richard] Cambrey,” he said.

The Burrards head to Vancouver Island to take on the Victoria Shamrocks on Friday before re-

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Fridge said he is hopeful he will have Tyler Codron, Daniel Amesbury, Dickson, and Giourmetakis back in the lineup for this weekend’s games.

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Gillespie, a high stick defender, anchored the Falcons defence, which allowed just 5.83 goals against in 2012. Gillespie led the Falcons in ground balls this season with 73, the second highest ever recorded by a Falcon defender, while also leading the team in caused turnovers, with 30.

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Gillespie also contributed six goals and five assists in 17 games.

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Gillespie, a Pitt Meadows secondary grad, is on a full scholarship to the North Carolina university, where he is studying towards a business degree.

Knights host flag football teams While Valley Community Football League season is still a few months away, the Meadow Ridge Knights football club is fielding three teams in the B.C. Community Football Flag League.

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The U-14 squad has a record of 6-8-1 after 15 games and they have been led by Drake Kindred, Trent Cooper and Garret Orobko.

The U-16 team currently is 7-8 and has been led by the shared quarterback duties of Matt Oye and Tyrell Ogloff.

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DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted.

Offering top pay. Close to home.

Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

EDUCATION

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TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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FARM WORKERS

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Must have: Class I Licence with Super B dump experience.

Sumas Transport Inc. is a locally owned and operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

Fax resume & driver abstract to (1)604-852-2650 Attn: Darcy or e-mail info@sumastransport.ca

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EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Want to turn your castoffs into cash? You don’t need magic to do the trick. All you need is a classified ad. Call us today to place your ad. bcclassified.com 604.575.5555 toll-free 1.866.575.5777

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Community Living Support Program Name

Community Support Worker Program Position

This position is (temporary part time) at 21 hrs/per wk Position starting ASAP Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is an equal opportunity employer For further information please refer to our website at: www.comservice.bc.ca Please forward resume to: krogge@comservice.bc.ca by: June 5, 2012 This position requires union membership. This position is open to male and female applicants.

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Preference may be given to applicants with: Mountain Experience, Front end loader experience and / or able to run in the US.

HELP WANTED

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early July’12 Submit your application to: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Drivers Needed Local Haul some possible Alta Hauls.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195 WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550

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# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

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Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd. Certified Turf-Grass Management Tech.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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GARDENING

Does it make a difference??

You bet your grass it does!!

NUTRITION/DIET

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

✶Residential Specialist✶

George 604-466-9514

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies.

Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates.

A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing.

Call Marie 604-467-1118. .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

KENNY’S LAWN & GARDEN Weekly maintenance. Ref’s.

Free estimates (604)467-1795

TRADES, TECHNICAL

VOLUNTEERS

for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

Get Fast Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. Safe with Medication, All Natural, Proven Results, Guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries. 1-800-765-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

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EDUCATION

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C.

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls and more!

We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

For more information, visit our website at: www.canadian openfastpitch.com or contact our office at 604.536.9287 or info@canadianopen fastpitch.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook at: http://www. facebook.com/Canadian OpenFastpitch and follow us on Twitter @CdnOpen!

• Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities

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Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

HELP WANTED

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Advertise where clients look to travel.

BCCLASSIFIED.COM Up to 1,000,000 readers will be looking for you!

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HELP WANTED

Pressman The Abbotsford Press Centre has an opening for a Pressman on our spare board. Web Offset experience a must.

Must be available for shift work. References required.

Interested applicants should direct their resume to:

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

Press Manager, Abbotsford Press Centre 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 Fax: 604-853-2195. No phone calls please e-mail: dwarne@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your Career Starts Here

LEGAL SERVICES

WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results!

Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1800-854-5176.

Experienced Telemarketer’s needed for Gas Fitting Company. Work from home booking appointments.

Good wages.

To apply call 604.477.9345 leave message 160

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

CARE AIDE NEEDED. Must have vehicle. Full-time. Exp. required in using ceiling track lift.

Email: maureenaldridge@shaw.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year!

Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY

EDUCATION

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GET IN THE GAME!

PACIFIC Home Warranty is looking for a full-time New Home Construction Inspector. Monday - Friday, travel involved with great pay.

Apply to hr@pacificwarranty.com or fax 604-574-4779.

HELP WANTED

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PERSONAL SERVICES

FOREST Fire Medics and Class 4 or Class 1 Drivers Wanted. Email resume to sarah@alphasafety.net or fax to 250.785.1896.

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN 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 FREE ESTIMATES

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Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

JMYK Contracting Local Co

Specializing in steel stud’s, T Bar ceilings, Boarding & Taping All Textured ceilings & Painting Any size job ~ 33 years exp Call Mike (604)463-2296 or 778-996-2296 or Jay 604-722-6197

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ELECTRICAL

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs.

604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

(#102055) Bonded

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

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-618-6401 Marcel.

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900 Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HANDYPERSONS

Interior Repairs & Renovations Homes & Offices Glenn @ 778-873-8300

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

288

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

300

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

300

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

1-855-4TROICO

Fully INSURED

604.726.7542

MISC SERVICES

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

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

PAINT SPECIAL

Call Chris

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

604-462-9009

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

Instant Grassifacation!

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

Local & Long Distance

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17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

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

Dean 604-834-3076

604-465-3189

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

HOOT & OWL

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

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

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly 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

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430 OF Home (604)501-9290

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MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

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RECYCLE-IT!

604-537-4140

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com

$45/Hr

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

When QUALITY Matters Home Renovations and New Construction

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

AFFORDABLE MOVING

NO Wood byproducts used

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Mainland Roofing Ltd.

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D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

Call Ian 604-724-6373

604-465-1311

604 575 5555

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Spring clean ups

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Meadows Landscape Supply

Call (604)763-8795

RUBBISH REMOVAL

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting 604-931-7575, 604-612-4347

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604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections in the 100’s for information 604-575-5555

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

Scott 604-891-9967

~ Free Estimates ~

DREAMING...

PLUMBING

Handyman Services

*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter

Factory Direct Pricing

www.troico.ca

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

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential, Pavers, Patios, Retaining walls & Drainage

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

of a NEW CAREER?

Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Green Services Ltd

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More

LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCH

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Your One Stop Shop For All Your Home Improvement Needs...

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

551

GARAGE SALES

Central Maple Ridge

1 Block Long Multi-Family Garage Sale 11497 - 236 Street Saturday May 26th 8am ~ 1pm

Please park on 236th St and walk in

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GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Neighbourhood Sale Sat May26th 8am ~ 1pm 224th St & 124th Ave Back Lane ~ Watch for signs Tools, Clothes, Toys, Antiques & Estate Items

Reasonable Prices ~ Some Free

If it rains we cancel

P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. *1Bdr +den $1150. *3Bdr +den $1675.

5 appls, nr WCE, shops, parks & schls.

Avail now. Ref’s req’d. N/S, N/P.

COQUITLAM 1-br Condo, newly reno’d kitchen + bathroom w/laminate flooring, lge bdrm w/ walk-in closet, full dining area, loads of storage, secure parking, heat/ hot water.

N/p, n/s. same floor laundry .

Available immediately. $795 Call 604-724-2360

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water .

Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

Tons of items - too many to meniton

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

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ANTIQUE AUCTION Monday May 28 ~ 7pm Estate Furniture - 2 antique longcase clocks, radio with horn, Royal Albert China, etc.

VIEW: Sunday 1pm - 5pm Monday from 10am

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

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

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

UNDER $200

ATTENTION KNITTERS Selling lots of wool. $1. & $2 a ball Roy (604)465-0339

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FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

“Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

MATTRESSES starting at $99

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale.

Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

477

PETS

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

560

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 Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809 COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832 FREE- Purebred Black Bearcoat Shar-pei - 2 yrs old - shots - neutered - Abbotsford - 778-241-0447 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls

MISC. FOR SALE

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1978 14x60 2bdrm in Ruskin park $39,900 & New SRI single & double wides from $84,900. 604-830-1960.

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

ROTTWEILER puppies, $700. Call Stan (604)860-4303

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

ST. Bernese pups, very cute, vet checked and ready to go. 604-7980027, or s.klass@telus.net. $800

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

MAPLE RIDGE Central 1Bdrm 1/2 Duplex, Fenced back yd. Suit quiet Adult Incs cable $675 + hydro Refs & Dam Dep req 604-306-5752 MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own w/d, np,ns, June 1 $950 (604)808-6874

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1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

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MAPLE RIDGE ~ Thornhill area

604.477.2216

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MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $2000/mo (604)785-8851.

Pitt Meadows - 3/4 bdrm house, nr transit, Avail. July 1st. $1750/mo. 1 yr lease min. Call between 6-8pm Mon. - Fri. (604)319-6638

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm $900/mo incl heat & H/W. No dogs. (604) 467-9420, 728-0940 MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP. $1150+ util. Ref June1. 604-512-8725

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.0603

WESTGATE APTS

1 Month FREE Rent Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

851

2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo.

778-881-1216.

MARINE

AUDI A4 2.0T, S-Line, 2008 Blck on blck. Tech pckg, dlr srvcd, sun rf, lther, alloys. 87,000 kms, $23,500.

Eric 604-653-7642.

838

TOWNHOUSES

Quad bunk, fiberglass walls, rear slide, slps 8, A/C and more!

Dealer #9968 Sale Price $9900

TRANSPORTATION 806

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1965 CADILLAC convertible, coupe de ville, white, blue lthr. int. collector plates $12,500. (604)945-6860

810

2006 ZINGER 31BH

AUTO FINANCING

Quad bunk,super slide, A/C, loaded with options.

Dealer #9968 Sale Price $14,850

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

MAPLE RIDGE

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

WHAT’S YOUR HOME WORTH THIS YEAR?

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

BRUCE and RENE POLLON RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty

604-463-3000

604-816-3366

Dreaming of a NEW CAREER? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections for information 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

office 604-513-2300

TRUSTED NAMES !

MAPLE RIDGE: Prime Retail office space 2500 sf. 224th & McIntosh 2nd flr above Jim’s Pizza. Avail. now. Reasonable. (604)230-3058

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

746

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

$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

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

SUITES, LOWER

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

BURNABY -Deer Lake. 2Bdrm gr/lvl sep entry, full bath, now. $975 incl utils. 604-521-5907, 604-834-0434

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

EAST MR 1 BR bsmt suite $700/mo incl util, shared w/d avail June 1 604-463-9635

MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912 MAPLE RIDGE beautiful 1 bdrm suite, walk in closet, F/P, 5 appls, NS/NP. $950/mth. 604-240-8358

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

MAPLE RIDGE lge. 2 bdrm. grnd. level suite, incl. f/s, d/w, share ldry. $1050 mo. utils. incl. N/S N/P. June 15. 778-858-5256

MAPLE RIDGE near amen’s private 1 Bdrm, Suits single, N/S, N/P, $700 incl’s cable/hydro & util’s, W/D, Damage deposit, ref’s req’d, June 1st

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

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

604.463.4687

PORT COQUITLAM

MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet, clean 2 bdrm sunny SxS duplex, fncd yard, pri setting. N/P. $850.604-240-8358

1 Bdrm suite $765 1 Bdrm & den suite $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $900

MAPLE RIDGE West 1 bdrm, 930 sqft, bright, fen/yd, storage, W/D & cov patio n/s, small pet ok. $760 incls utils June1 (604)466-0553

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

PORT MOODY 2 bdrm above grnd bsmt, pri entry & 4 appls. $900 + $120 utils. Avail now. 604-461-2999

751

SUITES, UPPER

GCS Holdings Ltd. of 6112 Cedarhurst Street, Vancouver, BC, V6N 1H8, Agent for the registered owners, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, PID 011-425-652, Lot B, Plan 9652, District Lots 275, 405, 406 and 408, Group 1, New Westminster District and located at 23623 105th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC.

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, utils. incl. Own w/d. N/S. $750 + D.D. June 1. (604)345-3934

call after 6:30pm

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

Auto Loans or

MAPLE RIDGE Private rooms (WiFi & cble) shrd. limited kitchen, bath, lndry. $400/mo. Ph. 778-893-2750.

Notice is hereby given that on May 26th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at 11985 - 203 St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Clayton Taylor.......Unit B155

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

GUARANTEED

Call 604-467-3944

750

BOATS

2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900.

Contact Rich 778-998-9302

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

2005 PIONEER 25FQ

OFFICE/RETAIL

Various downtown locations.

Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf.

- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

912

TRUCKS & VANS

PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

&

MAPLE COURT II

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable.

NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182

741

TRANSPORTATION

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, UPPER

Newer 4 Bdrm. bsmt. entry 2 lvl. home, Games room, large kitchen, family room, living room, 3 appl’s, near 2 schools $1900 incls. hydro & gas.

Available Now!

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE 1 SIDE of duplex 1 Bdrm, laundry rm, kitchen & bath, 1 person $750, 2 person $800. incls all util’s N/P July 1. (604)467-2933

AVAILABLE NOW

MAPLE RIDGE STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

WAREHOUSE for rent/lease includes car hoist 1,000 sq.ft on main floor 600 sq. ft. mezzanine $1,450 month tyner in Poco. Dave 604830-5196

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE COURT I 524

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

715 Call 604-464-7548

Maple Ridge

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat May 26th 8 a.m. - 2:30 23025 - 125A Ave.

RENTALS

Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. Loaded, HUD, certified, like new, private $4900 obo 778-565-4230

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

604-464-3550

BURNABY newly reno 2 bdrm suite, newly painted, 4 appl., N/S N/P. $800 mo. Now (604)515-0565

2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894

851

PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.

COQUITLAM, spacious 2 bdrm, all hrdwd, new paint, lndry, carport, no dogs, N/S. $975/mo. 604-937-3534

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $5,495. obo. 604-826-0519

2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404

TRUCKS & VANS

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the District of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada V2X 6A9

by June 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Helena Isabella Stevenson, formerly of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Deceased, who died on November 21, 2011, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, on or before the 29th day of June, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

LINDA FAY ROY Executor c/o ANDERSON & THOMPSON

Barristers & Solicitors 22311 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z2 Attn: Laurence W. Anderson

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2012 CIVIC SEDAN DX

$

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*1.99% APR purchase financing is available on a new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX and 2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. 84-month term available on 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX and 2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. Based on a representative agreement using an offered pricing of $16,473.68/$19,235 for the new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX/2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX with a financed amount of $16,473.68/$19,235, downpayment is $0, bi-weekly payment is $97/$113.35, total finance obligation is $17,668.56/$20,629.70. Offer includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra. #Using a finance price of $16,473.68 for a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX at a rate of 1.99% APR, the cost of borrowing for an 84 month term is $1,194.88, bi-weekly payment is $97, total finance obligation is $17,688.56. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. Finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. **The advertised MSRP of $16,485 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX includes freight & PDI, plus a cash discount of $11.32. The selling price adjustment applies to the purchase and is deducted from the negotiated pre-tax price and cannot be combined with subsidized purchase financing or leasing rates. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,495. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. †Step up financing cost is based on the Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. Bi-weekly payment is $113.35 not including taxes and levies. #/*/**/† Offers valid from April 1st, 2012 through April 30th, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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LOCAL

A FRESH NEW LOCATION!

RHUBARB

Kin’s Farm Market is now open at Broadmoor Centre in Richmond!

HAS ARRIVED

Try adding some fresh local rhubarb to your salad!

Prices effective: May 23th to May 27th, 2012 New Crop

Fresh & Delicious

$1.99/lb

2/$1.00

Apricots

California Grown

Corn

California Grown

Haney Place Mall Unit #113 - 11900 Maple Ridge 604.466.1186 OPEN same as mall hours

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Sweet & Juicy

Cantaloupe

79¢/lb California Grown

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A roof over your head

Roofing materials aren’t just limited to cedar shakes and asphalt anymore, says Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers.

By Maggie Calloway We pretty much all grew up with the knowledge we could have any style of roof we want as long as it was cedar shakes or asphalt, but that is no longer the case. There are a number of great alternatives available now to suit not just the style and location of the home but also the unique requirements of

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May 2012 PRODUCTS ❱❱ QUALIFIED TRADES ❱❱ EXPERT ADVICE ❱❱

Time to cut the grass!

By Maggie Calloway

Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Cedarmill at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,499 Square Feet (Greenway at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,500 to 2,999 Square Feet (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 3,000 Square Feet and Over (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Winchester) and Best Marketing Innovation: Multi-Family Builder (Time at Walnut Grove).

The Grand Ovation Award for Custom Builder

We may be gnashing our teeth about the slow start to the good weather this year but the cycle of rain then sun over and over again is perfect for making that green stuff grow, and I don’t mean your bank account!

As with every other job, the right tools make light work. The men at Foreshore Equipment and Supply had some insight about what’s going on in the world of lawnmowers, what’s new and better and how we should take care of our current equipment, new and old.

Al Chrzanecki of Foreshore has some tips for a homeowner in the market for a new mower.

“Buy a mower to fit your personal circumstances; if you are on a regular-size flat city lot you don’t need a rider mower, you really only need a push mower,” says Chrzanecki “Push mowers are somewhat different than we remember from our father and grandfather’s day. Some of them will have bushings in the wheels so you will get longevity and it will push easier because they are a little smaller at 20 inches, which is perfect for the small lot.”

Chrzanecki says gas mowers have also changed over the years.

“The manufacturers have changed the design of the

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The team at ParkLane Homes took home eight awards, including Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. This year was the third annual edition of the awards, which honour excellence in residential construction.

Martin Knowles photo

A standing Ovation for GVHBA members The best of the best was honoured in a gala ceremony in Vancouver.

By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the home-building industry with their third annual Ovation Awards.

“Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and we are delighted to acknowledge the industry’s brightest stars,” says GVHBA President and CEO

Peter Simpson.

There were several familiar faces among the big winners, including ParkLane Homes, who came out with eight awards including the Grand Ovation Awards for Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year.

“We are honoured to be the winner of these awards,” says Yosh Kasahara, ParkLane’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “We recognize the high calibre of builders and projects in these categories, and to be named (Single-Family) and Multi-Family Builder of the Year is a testament to our dedicated team of employees, stakeholders and suppliers.”

ParkLane also won awards for Best Single-

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Renovating on a budget With a modest budget and a lot of determination, Laura Lee and Jacqueline turned their drafty little pre-war bungalow into a warm and cosy retreat. They learned how to insulate and make other energy efficiency upgrades. And, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve proven you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend a lot to save a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can spend less than $50 on a tube of window caulk, a roll of weatherstripping and a window film kit and significantly change the comfort of your home,â&#x20AC;? says Jacqueline.

Read more about the efficiency mavens at fortisbc.com/efficiencymavens. Watch a series of short how-to videos on topics such as changing a furnace filter.

View them at fortisbc.com/howto or scan this code with your phone app.

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$1,000 for converting from oil to ENERGY STAR natural gas heating system

EnerChoiceÂŽ Natural Gas Fireplace

$300

ENERGY STARÂŽ Clothes Washer2

$75

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Up to $7,000 for insulation, weatherization and space heating

A little TLC saves the day The promise of a $25 gift card convinced Prince George homeowner Andrea to have her furnace serviced. And sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad she did as the gas fitter discovered a slow carbon monoxide leak.

Luckily, her furnace was repaired in time for the heating season and Andrea has peace of mind knowing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe and working efficiently as possible.

Have your natural gas furnace and fireplace serviced and you may qualify for a $25 Save-On-Foodsâ&#x201E;˘ gift card. Learn more at fortisbc.com/tlc.

Need a gas fitter? Find the professional you need through FortisBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contractor Program. Check out fortisbc.com/findacontractor.

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Meet Michele.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a FortisBC customer who believes in conservation and reducing greenhouse gases. She drives a fuel-efficient car, grows her own vegetables, and turns down the heat whenever she can.

And now, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a FortisBC renewable natural gas customer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy thing I can do to be a little bit more green. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m helping to reduce greenhouse gases, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrific to get a reward for it too.â&#x20AC;?

Michele, Mission, renewable natural gas customer

Renewable natural gas is natural gasâ&#x20AC;Śbut better Instead of coming from the ground, methane gas comes from organic waste found at local landfills and farms. Before it escapes into the atmosphere as a harmful greenhouse gas, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captured and cleaned up. Then, FortisBC adds it into their pipelines, giving British Columbians renewable energy.

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For about $5 a month, you can designate 10 per cent of your natural gas usage as renewable. FortisBC will then inject an equivalent amount of renewable natural gas into their system.

FortisBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewable natural gas has been designated as carbon neutral in B.C.

by Offsetters (Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of carbon management solutions).

Customers who sign up receive a 10 per cent credit on the B.C. carbon tax.

Earn AIR MILESÂŽ reward miles FortisBC is thanking customers like Michele with up to 150 AIR MILES reward miles per year when they sign up by July 31, 2012: â&#x20AC; * v 30 Bonus reward miles when you sign up before July 31, 2012* v 10 reward miles for each month youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re signed upâ&#x20AC; Already an RNG subscriber? Simply add your AIR MILES Collector number to your FortisBC account to start earning.

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Third annual Ovation awards honour â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 of the Year was taken home by My House Design/Build Team, while the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large Volume was won by Kenorah Construction and Design.

Kenorah was one of the most decorated winners at the awards dinner, taking home seven awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of our team,â&#x20AC;? says owner Graham Collins.

Kenorah was also the winner of the Best Marketing Innovation: Renovator, Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000, Best Renovated Room and Best Exterior Renovation awards.

My House Design/Build also won awards for Best Addition Renovation, Best Custom Home: $1 Million to $2 Million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated.

Harald Koehn Construction was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Small Volume, as well as Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and Over, Best Accessible Renovation and Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over for their recent renovation for a family with a son with spina bifida. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team is very proud of our design and workmanship on this renovation project, and on a personal level, this has been a rewarding experience to be able to do something special for young Ben,â&#x20AC;? says Koehn.

Adera Development Corporation was the recipient of the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction for their Seven35 townhome project in North Vancouver.

Other winners included Best Builders and Intermind Design, both of whom won three awards each.

Best Builders took home awards for

Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999 and Best Custom Home: Under $500,000.

Intermind won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,000, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $100,000 to $299,999. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were excited to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Ovation Awards,â&#x20AC;? says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager at FortisBC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partnerships such as those we have with (the) GVHBA help FortisBC to provide affordable and innovative energy solutions for all British Columbians.â&#x20AC;?

For a complete list of winners, visit www.gvhba.org/ ovationawards.

Harald Koehn Construction, above, was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Small Volume, while Kenorah Construction and Design, below, was named Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large Volume. GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson, below left, says they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;delightedâ&#x20AC;? to recognize amazing builders.

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Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers Ltd. is a second generation roofer; you might say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in his blood. The company, started by his dad in 1978 and taken over by McDowell four years ago, has grown from a small four-person business to twelve highly trained professionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been lots of changes over the years; for instance on a low-slope roof we used to build it up with felt, tar and a gravel finish. Today we can provide a modern high-performance alternative,â&#x20AC;?

McDowell says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very careful about using new products, some of which havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been around very long. Our company will only use proven materials and technology and which has a good warranty behind them. Some of the new materials have been around for ten years or less so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how they will perform over the expected life of the roof. Another thing to understand is some of the new materials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have CSA approval from the Canadian government.â&#x20AC;?

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Metal roofs are growing in popularity. There are different types: metal shingles, metal cladding and barn profile. 21st Century uses steel metal cladding because McDowell feels the hidden system makes it much more water-tight.

For most of us he says, a new roof is not a rewarding purchase that you can look at like a new television or sofa; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utilitarian. But not much else matters if on a dark and stormy night you hear the sound of water dripping onto your dining room table. Do your due diligence, check references, check to see if there is a string of complaints filed against the company and make sure you get the proper warranties. It also pays to check that the company is a member of an association like the Greater Vancouver Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association which requires members to carry a minimum of $5 million in liability insurance, and is current with WorkSafe BC. Also, check to see if the company you hire subcontracts out. If they do you just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who you are getting.

Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers urges homeowners to do their due diligence before choosing a contractor, since thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more heartstopping than hearing water dripping onto your table during a rain storm.

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Tending to the neglected areas of the home

By Maggie Calloway After what seems like a long fall and winter with its wood fires, mud and dust, the pull to shrug off the heavy burden of cold weather by throwing open doors and windows is irresistible.

The problem is the winter takes a toll on your home, both inside and out.

It may be old-fashioned to schedule a spring cleaning but it can be quite cathartic to scrub down windows, wash curtains and hang them back up fresh and clean, and generally give the whole house a deep clean.

Like anything else worth doing, there is a method to doing a thorough job cleaning a house so it was time to turn to the experts, Molly Maid. The good folks at Molly Maid have refined cleaning to a fine art and that is certainly true of Vancouver’s Michele Yonge.

“There are a couple of things we advise people do before they deep clean; one is getting into closets and packing away winter stuff and hanging spring and summer clothes ... not forgetting to wipe down shelves as you go,” Yonge says. “Next, cleaning windows and washing or drycleaning drapes and curtains makes a huge difference. We recommend people wash the outside (of the) windows first because if you wash the inside first you don’t get the same bang! Don’t forget to clean the curtain tracks and window frames as you go. Use the tools that help get the job done; a dry, clean paint brush for instance is terrific for getting dust out of corners. One of the handiest things to use is microfibre cloths, (which are) great to clean wooden blinds ... plus can be thrown in the washer. Feeling the sun

shining through clean windows gives you great incentive to keep going.”

A big thing is to declutter the whole house. Look at everything on counters, dressers and any surface where things tend to land. Sometimes we are so used to something cluttering the house we cease to see it. If you are not using or wearing something, get rid of it. You deserve to live in a space where you can breathe, with sun pouring through windows and clean surfaces.

“We recommend people do three or four deep cleanings a year depending on your home and family,” Yonge says.

“Laundry rooms are another place to get organized this time of year. Instead of soiled laundry piled together, get (a basket) for whites (and) one for darks ... it makes it so much easier. Once the clothes are washed placing them in a designated colourcoded basket for each family member keeps the room organized.

Master bedrooms are great to dig into this time of year because they are often the place where things are dropped (and are) probably the most neglected room in the house. A final hint would be to put together a cleaning caddy with all the tools you need at hand; it really helps motivation when you don’t have to go digging around under the sink.”

The folks at Molly Maid have some tips for doing a thorough spring cleaning, including drycleaning the drapes, de-cluttering every flat surface and tidying up the kitchen.

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Finding an alternative energy source There are many different types of alternative energy, so it’s no longer a one-size-fits all approach to heating and cooling your home.

By Maggie Calloway Alternative energy for the home comes in various forms. They include solar, both hot water and solar photovoltaics (full on solar collectors for the whole house), wind turbine, Geothermal and GeoExchange.

Those last two terms are often used interchangeably but are actually different; Geothermal is the direct use of heat generated at great depths below the Earth’s surface and GeoExchange is a central heat pump-based heating and cooling system which pumps heat into or out of the ground or body of water.

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What do you use your garden shed for? Is it a spot to store the lawnmower and garden stuff? Have you converted it into a home office at the bottom of the garden for your dream spot for writing your first novel? Maybe it’s your new chicken house if you live in a spot where urban chickens are permitted.

Whatever you use it for, garden sheds have always held a special spot in our hearts; we have always thought of new possibilities for the small space.

If you are an avid watcher of British home and garden shows, as I am, we have probably had a good laugh at the same time when a realtor, showing a client a property complete with a broken-down shed with the roof caving in, points out the potential of converting the relic into a pool cabana.

Did you know in the U.K. a person over-fixated on building sheds and hanging out in same (I leave the interpretation of that to you), is referred to as a “Sheddie?” And in New Zealand there is a bi-monthly magazine called, what else, The Shed, directed mostly at ‘blokes’ who do DIY projects in same. Obviously there is a world-wide culture surrounding sheds, and something about them that fires the imagination.

I first thought about writing about sheds when I came across a team building a new chicken coop at SAINTS, an animal sanctuary where I volunteer. Father and son John and

Mike Hynes have teamed up and created Rainforest Sheds to build not just chicken coops but a variety of garden sheds, horse barns and dog houses, among other projects. John says there is a growing interest in sheds of all sorts.

“If it’s feasible to build we can build it; almost every job is unique,” John says. I must say I am very impressed with the quality of their work.

I even found, in my research, a Northern Territories government fact sheet called “When is a shed not a shed” which lists the difference between a house and a shed. Who would have thought there needed to be clarification? There is a whole new world out there!

Sheds have even moved into the music world.

To woodshed, or ‘shed,’ in jazz jargon, is “to shut oneself up, away from the world, and practice long and hard, as in ‘going to the woodshed’.”

Garden sheds aren’t just used for storing the lawnmower anymore. From horse shelters, above left, to mini-sheds, right, there’s something for every use.

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Living off the grid a good option for some owners for the foreseeable future the payback makes sense. ... We are also finding houses with some alternative energy sources are very attractive to home buyers.”

Wind power has some limitations in the land of tall trees. Fleenor says that in our climate you would want to use a heavy, slow revolutions-perminute turbine, but they are not cheap to install at a starting price of around $20,000. Much of the cost is due to the tower.

The rule of thumb is the turbine needs to be at least 20 feet above the highest object within 300 feet of the building in order get into the good laminate wind.

“Right now your best cost per watt is solar hot water then photovoltaic because once installed they are pretty much maintenance-free because there are no moving parts. Wind has ongoing costs because the turbine should be tilted down There are many different types of alternative energy once a year to make sure everything is where collectors available, including photovoltaic systems, wind it should be; if you have a high tower it can get turbines and geothermal heating and cooling systems. expensive,” Fleenor says. “If you live in a remote Submitted photos location where there is a cost benefit because bringing hydro to the property is extremely expensive, these different applications are perfect. Most people use a combination in these circumstances, using different systems depending on the weather.”

Fleenor says living off-grid is a lifestyle choice.

You use the resource when it’s there and modify your life when it’s not. I am familiar with these choices after living with a well; you can’t have a shower while running the dishwasher and putting in a load of laundry. It becomes automatic to space things out, make sure the dishwasher is full and only wash clothes when it’s necessary.

I predict there will be more alternative energy sources built into residences which in turn will bring the price down.

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 -- B11

Retaining the natural beauty of a stone wall

By Maggie Calloway Here’s a skill testing question for you: what was built starting in AD 122 by the Romans as a defensive fortification, is 122 kilometres long, and still has a significant portion existing today?

Hadrian’s Wall, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. It was made of stones and is built entirely in England, not on the border with Scotland as is frequently stated.

The wall was the most heavily fortified border in the Roman Empire, and is now the most popular tourist destination in northern Europe.

It’s been described as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain by England’s heritage association.

What other building material would still be standing almost 2,000 years other than the most natural of material? As Ronald Hernandez, owner of Cabana Masonry, says, “Building with masonry is a timeless art form that goes back to the great Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples There are many reasons to install a stone retaining wall, from and Roman cities. Many of these structures are the purely aesthetic to keeping your sloping terraced garden in check or building a beautiful patio. still standing today. Masonry has always been Submitted photos the choice for enduring, natural beauty.”

Growing up in El Salvador, Hernandez has always been naturally skilled at working with wall to fit your unique needs is certainly his hands. As a young boy he liked to build his own toys from doable. If your choice is to tackle the job the leftover materials from his dad’s blacksmith shop. It was yourself, Cabana Masonry has dedicated part this creative mentality, along with the love of seeing his work of its website to comprehensive do-it-yourself come to life, that eventually led him to pursue masonry. instructions from how to lay pavers to a “You can turn an almost-unusable property into a very garden wall installation guide to how to build striking landscape by well-placed retaining walls, and the block walls. most plain home into something special with steps, walls, Hernandez also has a guide on how to walkways and brick cladding,” he says. “Sometimes walls are clean your existing brick cladding and not just for retaining but to gain more usable space, especially brick walls, which he says can be spoiled by on large properties with pretty steep slopes. By putting in walls improper care. and maybe building a patio, suddenly you have extended the As generous as Hernandez is on his property.” website, I say treat yourself with the real The choice of stone is vast and finding a style of stone and McCoy. I don’t thing you’ll regret it!

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Dedicating a room to the art of washing clothes not unusual

By Maggie Calloway Remember when the washer and dryer were automatically banished to a dark corner of the basement? Well, no more! Laundry rooms are now not just any room, but a designed room. Doing laundry is now an experience, with top-end appliances, drying racks, linen storage, granite counters and marble backsplashes.

I must admit I approve of this metamorphosis; doing laundry was always such a grim but necessary chore. Having the right tools to do a great job applies to this job as well as any other, and a dedicated room fully kitted out is a wonderful thing.

So what makes not just a stylish room but one that works well? Looks are important but not as important as workability. Think through the process: where are the soiled clothes stored? If you have side-by-side appliances make sure the doors open the right way; you don’t want to be loading the dryer over the door of the washer. Each should open in the opposite direction so a clear inner space is formed. Shelving for laundry soap, bleach and such should be above the washer and dryer but high enough to allow you to use the top of each appliance as counter space if you are in a small room. And let’s not forget the ironing board; you need enough space to comfortably put up the board and an installed rod to hang up finished items. This rod is also great for drying hand-washed delicates.

Interior designer Marlene Bourque of High Design works with John Friswell of CCI Renovations on many of his projects including laundry rooms.

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and a linen closet on the other which left lots of room for an ironing board,” says Bourque.

“This is a family with young children so having the laundry room on the main floor made great sense. Having lots of storage in a laundry room is a great luxury.”

If your laundry room is small, installing closed upper cabinets could feel confining.

Think about open shelving with attractive baskets. Old-time ceiling drying racks are back, somewhat sleeker in design but still doing the same job of drying clothes in an

environmental way. Steal an idea from the garage and install a wall-mounted storage system; it gets everything up off the floor and, done properly, can look quite chic.

One thing I love in a laundry room is a very deep sink, again just like the old days, in which you can do many things, from leaving items to soak to washing the dog.

This is one room in the house where you can go a little wild with great coloured walls, maybe some wallpaper and let’s not forget a T.V. to help with the ironing. Why not?

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Like all things in life, as Chrzanecki says, there is good, better and best and the world of lawnmowers is no different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have your basic steel deck push mower; a little better unit would still be a gas mower, still with a steel deck but may be self-propelled and mulch, which is a good thing; mulching is good for your lawn. As you get up the scale you get to a Toro model which they call a super mulcher. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an aluminum deck so the deck will not rot; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 25-year machine if looked after.â&#x20AC;?

Once you have sorted out what you need in the way of a mower, you need to take care of it if you want it to last and perform at the top of its game. Dana Nicholson, the fulltime mechanic at Foreshore, has 25 years experience with lawnmowers of every stripe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My advice to everyone with a mower is to really watch which fuel they use and how they use it. The fuel we have from the pump has a very short shelf life; just a few weeks before it starts to break down.

I recommend, as most people will have to buy fuel from a gas station, (buying) premium fuel with no ethanol and only buy a gallon at a time,â&#x20AC;? says Nicholson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inconvenient but unlike fuel in our cars which gets used up quickly, gas sits in a lawnmower for weeks and sometimes months. If possible, buy Aspen fuel from a store specializing in lawnmowers or power tools; this fuel is refined down so far it is very clean burning with a long shelf life. The other piece of advice is to keep the blades sharp and clean. Look after the mower and it will do a good job for you.â&#x20AC;?

Al Chrzanecki, above, of Foreshore Equipment and Supply is a fan of the new gas mowers. Dana Nicholson, right, has been fixing lawnmowers for 25 years, and says his top tip is to watch what kind of fuel you use.

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Making over a North Vancouver house to turn it into a modern, family-friendly paradise

By Maggie Calloway As we so often find, here is a family who loves their North Shore neighbourhood but the house, approximately fifty years old with one partial renovation in the 1990s, was tired.

Enter Kennedy Crawford Design of North Vancouver who designed the project, specifically Catherine Brown, who worked with the family very closely during both the design and building process. David Adair of Blackfish Homes and Construction, also based in North Vancouver, was brought into the project to do the actual build.

“This is a family of four who enjoyed their home but the whole main floor needed a major renovation to bring it up to today’s standards,” says Adair. “We virtually pulled apart the whole main floor. The original main floor consisted of much the same rooms in the same place. They had a pretty big garage with a small flex space; they weren’t really using this space so we took over a section of the garage and extended it to make a mudroom entry. In the family room we pushed the back wall, the TV wall, back right to the exterior wall to create the space we needed.”

The original flooring was a mixture of tile, vinyl and carpet; this was unified throughout most of the rooms with hardwood, which made a huge difference.

Vinyl tile was used in the new powder room and mudroom.

“In the formal living room the floor was leveled to match of the rest of the area.

The fireplace is original but the hearth and pedestal had to be adjusted to the new level of the floor,” Adair says. “The rest of it was just freshening up with new wall colour, addition of wallpaper, new ceiling fan and lighting. The dining room had a French door from the hallway so we opened everything up to make the flow better. We brought the new flooring through and again just freshened everything up with new wall colour, wallpaper, lighting.”

The powder room is a good size, but it was gutted and the flooring once again brought through. The new modern vanity and toilet match the new style; there are no jarring accents just a smooth flow to all the rooms including this one.

The kitchen and family room is perfect for this family. This is definitely the heart of the home where everyone spends their time.

“We really enjoyed this whole project. The family was excellent to work with,” Brown says. “Our client had a very good handle on what she wanted to achieve, particularly regarding the kitchen. She knew very clearly how she wanted to function in that space and how she wanted it to work for her family, then left it to us to bring it to life, giving feedback as the project proceeded.”

This kitchen is one of Brown’s favourites.

“This is a very large space. You can make spaces look too modern so we like to bring in pieces to soften them, give them more warmth; the barn door was part of bringing in interest,” Brown says. “We really like to find unique pieces; the island is an example of this. We had the design in our mind then had to go and find the right piece with a little bit of the traditional about it. The beautiful stone on the island is a real stand out with the distinctive lines. The funny thing is we had that exact pattern in our original drawings so it was great to find the exact match.

We used Caesarstone on the surrounding counters and the backsplash above the stove is a mosaic white marble which adds a bit of an interesting accent. The stove is Fisher & Pykel, the jewel of the kitchen.”

Brown says the client was good about communicating her master plan for the kitchen and how she wanted to use the space, which made her job easier.

“Every bit of the kitchen and family room, from the wall of storage cupboards with so much detail in the cabinetry, to the fabric chosen, to the colour of the stone, it all had to work together. We have an eye for detail right down to the hardware on the barn door to the faucets, the tile, every single detail is gone through so there are no jarring notes and everything flows,” she says.

I must say I love the barn door in the kitchen. I’ve seen them used before but often the room just can’t carry the size and heft but in this instance, with such a large space, it makes sense and looks spectacular. There is no doubt the success of this project is in how the family uses the whole space.

The new kitchen, above, features a mosaic white marble tile backsplash and Caesarstone countertops. The homeowners were intimately involved in the whole process of choosing a design for their home, from deciding on storage spaces to choosing the colour of the stone. The bathroom, left, now includes a modern vanity and toilet, in addition to new flooring and a sleek, modern sink.

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The new living room includes the original fireplace, above. The hearth and pedestal were adjusted to match the new height of the flooring, and wallpaper was added to freshen up the room. The new eating area in the kitchen, below, features a beautiful view outside and complements the new backsplash and countertops.

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The family room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Directly off the kitchen, the back wall was pushed back to open up the space and allow for more room. The television is now mounted on the wall and smart storage solutions appear all over the house.

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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 -- B15

Brightening up your life with heritage paint

By Maggie Calloway There is no getting around it, painting the exterior of your home is a big job whether you decide to tackle it yourself or hire a contractor. We have all heard of curb appeal, and the quality of the paint job, the colours you choose and where you put each colour can make the difference between a stunning exterior and one that just doesn’t work.

If you decide to paint it yourself, know that preparation is 80 per cent of the job.

Tedious as it may be, taking the time to prep means your house will look great and the job will last. Make sure the wood is dry. In our climate it pays to wait until we have enjoyed a long string of sunny days, as painting over wet wood creates a world of problems, not the least of which is the new paint forming blisters. If you are painting over old paint, scrape off flakes with a wire brush and clean the surface. If there are bare patches, prime before painting. Check to see what kind of paint was used previously then take advice from the paint store about which paint to use.

Buy the best paint you can afford; this is not the time to be frugal. You want your home to look fantastic now and for years to come.

Is there an art in picking paint colours?

Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting certainly believes so.

“We have been fortunate to be hired to paint the exteriors of the ‘Painted Ladies’, the four heritage houses on West 10th (in Vancouver) and you can imagine how jarring it would be to get the colour balance wrong,” she says. “The colours are very bright and different on each house; they really make a statement.”

We have all agonized over paint colours, especially for the exterior. It’s not like making a colour mistake in the dining room which can be remedied in a day. Nyline says the problem is people are trying to make colour choices from a two- by two-inch paint chip,

which is impossible.

“You stand in a paint store and stare at thousands of colours, how are you supposed to put colours together?”

Nyline says. “First, take note of everything you can’t change; the roof colour and the colour of the stonework, the colour or your window trim if they are vinyl, etc. Next, (look at) the natural surroundings. If you have a ton of trees around the house that green foliage will impact how colour looks on your house.

For instance, if you use paint with a red undertone on a north-facing house with lots of trees, in a certain light the house will have a slightly pink look to it. You have to paint large five-feet by five-feet samples of your preferred colour range on (a) board to get the proper impact of that colour on your house.”

The moral of this story is take time.

Time to do proper prep work, time to properly chose appropriate colours, time to do the best job possible, or hire someone who cares enough to do the same.

Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting believes that there is an art to choosing paint colours, whether they’re for Vancouver’s “Painted Ladies”, left and below, or for a suburban home in need of a new look, below left.

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