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new policy to help gay students Gay-straight alliance school clubs work for change

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(From left) Narisa Windover, Brad Kostachuk, Alex Hyde, Heba Abdulmalik and Jessica Pickering are members of the Fruit Salad organization at Thomas Haney secondary, and are dressed in accessories from the club’s flair box.

Motivated by students in the district who have been the targets of homophobic harassment, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board has approved a new policy it hopes can help stop this form of bullying.

Some school board trustees were moved to tears when, a year ago, dozens of gay and lesbian students in pink T-shirts attended the board meeting, and shared stories about how they had been targeted for name-calling, intimidation, even violence. Some described how they had contemplated suicide.

School board chair Mike Murray referred to that “very impassioned presentation” as the trustees passed a new Safe, Caring and Healthy Schools policy last Wednesday.

The new policy came back to the board on Pink Shirt Day 2013, Feb. 27.

The policy results from the work of people like Erin Talbot and Kathryn Ferguson, educators at Thomas Haney secondary. see Students, p3

No jail for posting Pitt rave photos Warrington receives conditional discharge

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Warrington is forbidden from having any contact with the girl, who addressed the media outside court.

A young man who posted to Facebook pornographic photographs taken during a rave in Pitt Meadows will not have a criminal record if he obeys court-ordered conditions for the next 18 months.

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The photographs were graphic, close-ups of a couple having sexual intercourse – the faces of a girl and boy obscured.

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Medical pot production zone in the works Proposed bylaw would allow in ag areas only

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Staff have followed through with council’s order to find a place for medical marijuana production in the farm fields of Maple Ridge.

A new bylaw proposes to allow commercial production of marijuana in agricultural zones only – providing there are ample buffers between the growing facilities and neighbours.

Buildings used for pot production must be 60 metres from the front and side lot lines and 30 metres from the rear property lines and any creeks, according to the proposed zone amending bylaw.

They must also be at least 200 metres from any school, planner Diana Hall told council Monday.

The latter restriction would automatically exclude many properties near the urban boundary from pot production.

With such a buffer, properties near Laity View and Yennadon elementary, and Westview and Meadowridge secondary schools would be precluded from setting up pot operations.

Maple Ridge is creating the bylaw to prepare for changes to federal legislation to take place next year. That will see small-scale growers with personal-use medical marijuana licences and designated person licences phased out and replaced by larger-scale commercial grow operations.

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Former councillor Craig Speirs, seen here with Michael Joinson of TAGGS marijuana dispensary in Maple Ridge, suggests grandfathering existing medical grow licenses.

Maple Ridge’s legal firm, Young Anderson.

The report from the district’s lawyer says personal use licences expire April 14, 2014.

“Municipalities should expect that business enterprises will be aggressive in establishing these uses, given the significant demand for the product, the scarcity of legal supply that can be expected when existing personal-use licences are phased out and the

financial advantages that will accrue to early entrants into the industry.”

Hall told council there could be a period of overlap when the new federal laws and existing rules are still in place.

Coun. Al Hogarth asked if council should also require a minimum distance of 800 metres between marijuana-producing operations.

Hall said federal rules have stringent regulations on ventila-

tion and all operations must be indoors.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie asked if grow ops in industrial areas will be brought into compliance once the new law is in place, and if it will be possible to remove them from such places.

Former Maple Ridge councillor Craig Speirs, who’s supporting the The Always Growing Green Society, which dispenses medicinal pot on 224th Street, said the Dis-

’It’s time for us to make a difference for other kids’ Students from front

They sponsor Fruit Salad, one of four such clubs in support of gays, lesbians, bisexual and trangendered youth in the local school district.

The kids in the group have similar stories.

Jessica Pickering, Grade 12, said kids back in elementary school singled her out as being different, and “somewhere along the line they decided it would be funny to call me a lesbian.”

In high school, things have been better. She’s got a group of friends, and now wants a school where people don’t get bullied for their sexuality, or their perceived sexuality.

Brad Kostachuk, Grade 10, had attended a private school where he was bullied and wit-

nessed “harsh bullying toward kids perceived as gay.” He transferred to Thomas Haney and has found the atmosphere is much more positive.

“It’s time for us to make a difference for other kids,” said Brad.

“We have to be firm and open about what we believe,” added Heba Abdulmalik, Grade 12.

She has never been bullied, but wanted to be part of Fruit Salad.

“What better thing to get involved in than civil rights,” she said. “Sure, we do get labelled, but we try to make it so those labels are not a bad thing.”

Narisa Windover, Grade 10, described how she and Brad were walking through the halls wearing accessories from

Fruit Salad’s flare box – which contains feather boas, oversized glasses, beads and tiaras.

Another student directed some homophobic vitriol their way. Narisa confronted him.

Thinking about it afterward, she realized he was a member of a visible minority, who had probably been targeted for discrimination himself.

“I don’t think it’s fair, that in the 21st Century, we’re still dealing with this,” she said.

She said members of the club will jokingly slag each other with “you’re so heterosexual.”

“Because that’s how dumb bullying is.”

These clubs have been controversial in other districts, but there has been no backlash in Maple Ridge, said Ferguson.

The groups offer “safe har-

bour” to their members, education for the entire school, and give back to the community. This year, Fruit Salad will be giving money to the Vancouver Men’s Chorus, a gay choir.

There are similar groups at Maple Ridge secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical and Garibaldi secondary schools.

Ferguson said the groups are also about building a culture of acceptance in the school, and in the group’s members.

“Out, loud and proud,” is how she tells the kids of Fruit Salad to be.

“And that’s what the policy needs to be,” she said. “It has potential.”

Obviously, school trustees can’t do away with discrimination with the stroke of a pen.

trict of Maple Ridge is trying to push commercial pot operations away from industrial areas, where they’d be easiest to service.

His major concern is the escalation of prices that sick people could face. Licensed growers now can produce small amounts of medical marijuana for free, for either themselves or a small number of patients.

“The cost to these folks to buy commercial grade will go from nothing up to $500 a month.”

Instead, he’s suggesting grandfathering the medical grow licences, so as people expire, so will the licences.

Speirs also said that commercial pot production for medicinal purposes could be a major job generator.

“The industry creates well-paying, sustainable jobs on a small footprint, pays taxes, employs locals and consumes goods and services from surrounding businesses. This is exactly the type of business activity council has been dreaming of and talking about for as long as I can remember,” he said.

Under the current system, one aggravation for police is that medical marijuana producers don’t have to account for the actual yield of their crop, which could far exceed what their licence specifies, and receive no penalty for doing so. That’s resulted in organized crime approaching medical grow operators for any of the surpluses.

As of a year ago, 3,600 people in B.C. were authorized to have medical marijuana, while about 1,200 were licensed to grow medical marijuana, many of whom do so in their homes.

Alex Hyde, Grade 12, was part of that board meeting a year ago, and hopes it results in something meaningful.

“We shared really personal stories about our experiences,” he said.

When members of last year’s delegation saw an early draft of the policy, it was too vague, and they responded. Language has been added specific to the concerns of the students who addressed the board.

“The board recognized that students identifying as: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Queer or Questioning (LGBTTIQ) face a unique set of challenges within our schools and communities, including being targets for discriminatory behaviours,” it

now reads.

It describes the board’s commitment to safe, caring and socially responsible school environments, codes of conduct and implementation guidelines.

Alex said it is important to the group that the board now follows through on implementing the policy, and it’s more than just a lifeless document.

Trustee Susan Carr said the students’ input is what gives the policy its true value.

“Without them, it wouldn’t be as real a policy as it is.”

Superintendent Jan Unwin said kids will be part of a task force that will “bring it to life.”

“There needs to be an education plan – what does this mean? Why did we write it?” she said, adding that this implementation should be done by the kids who “live this on a daily basis.”

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A “perfect storm” led to the worst flooding that 224th Street has seen in about six years, as the North Alouette River overflowed its banks and closed the rural road Friday morning.

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That has been done in the past, and Carmichael said there is a budget to do more dredging again this year. However, he has not found it to be an effective solution.

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At this point, he said there is no proposed answer to the problem, other than to manage flood situations as they happen.

The weekend’s rain also flooded the basement of the Maple Ridge Museum. While the water was only an inch or less deep, it still did damage.

Museum director Val Patenaude said the humidity in the building caused some of the wood used in the popular model train exhibit to warm, and the modelers used a water vacuum and absorbent padding to suck and soak up the water.

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‘You don’t get a second chance every day’

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RCMP held a press conference a week after the rave and begged people to stop sharing the photographs, threatening to charge those who did with distributing child pornography.

Warrington was among three people charged following the rave.

The teen who took the photographs pleaded guilty to distributing obscene material and received probation.

Colton McMorris, the 18-year-old who had sex with the girl that night, was eventually charged with sexual assault. But the charge was stayed a year ago because there was not enough evidence for a conviction. McMorris maintains the sex was consensual, but the girl, who has no recollection of the night, says she did not consent.

Following sentencing, Crown prosecutor Wendy van Tongeren Harvey praised the girl and her family for the courage they have shown throughout the proceedings.

Outside court, the young woman, now 18, was relieved the two-and-a-half-year-long ordeal was over.

“The kid got a second chance,” she said, flanked by her father and surrounded by a crowd of TV cameras and reporters.

“I really hope he learns from what he did, and he puts his second chance to good use, because you don’t get them every day.”

Under the conditions of his probation, Warrington is forbidden from having any contact with the girl and her family. He is not allowed to comment on the case and if he finds out that any friends or acquaintances are harassing the girl and her family online, he must write a letter to them, requesting the bullying to stop. Police are also allowed to check his computer to make sure he is complying with the probation order.

Although the girl’s identity is protected by a publication ban, the latter continues to be violated online.

The young woman hopes to put the ordeal behind her. She plans to go to university and pursue a career as a drug and alcohol counsellor.

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Unemployment line It seems job security is not one of the benefits that comes from working for Premier Christy Clark.

On Monday, British Columbia’s multicultural minister John Yap stepped aside after a document proposing a series of initiatives to win the favour of ethnic voters in the run-up to May’s provincial election was leaked late last week.

Over the weekend the premier’s deputy chief of staff, Kim Haakstad, was the first to take the fall for the memo.

Haakstad, whose name had the misfortune of appearing atop the controversial memo as its author, has been a part of premier’s inner circle of advisors and confidants since June, 2001, when she served as Clark’s executive assistant.

It’s difficult to believe Haakstad would issue any memo without the full knowledge and consultation of her boss.

Of course wooing specific interests isn’t a new election strategy. Heck, it’s pretty much what every election campaign is about.

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It’s true these strategies are no doubt discussed in caucus and campaign strategy meetings of parties of every political stripe.

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Min. Joe Oliver on oil, gas and coal

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ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver attended last week’s international conference in Vancouver on liquefied natural gas development.

I spoke with him about Canada’s energy exports and emissions. Here are B.C. Views excerpts from that Tom Fletcher discussion: TF: President Barack Obama’s recent state of union address seemed to hint at approval for the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to U.S. refineries, with perhaps some measure to go along with it like a carbon cap and trade market. Your government has backed North American cap and trade before. Would you do it again?

JO: No, we’re not thinking about that at all. The U.S. Congress is opposed to that concept from what I understand.

TF: Your party ran ads targeting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and equating cap and trade with a carbon tax. They’re not the same, are they?

JO: The end result is that taxes increase because of how we handle carbon. It hasn’t been successful in Europe at all. Anyway, it’s not part of our thinking. We are making significant progress on greenhouse gas emissions. Our recent regulations regarding heavy-duty vehicles, the previous rules regarding cars and light trucks, which are identical

to the U.S., are going to be helpful.

And also the rules relating to coalfired electricity. It’s our objective to see all those coal plants closed, and in that regard we’re certainly ahead of the U.S. Coal is contributing 40 times the greenhouse gas emissions of the oil sands. And actually the oil sands are less than half the emissions from coal-fired electricity in the state of Illinois.

We’re moving with the U.S. on the over-arching objective of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 to 2020, but we’re also doing other things that the U.S. hasn’t yet decided to do. We’ve been approaching the reduction of emissions on a sectoral basis, and the next area of focus will be regulations in the oil and gas sector.

TF: You’re comfortable with the idea that exporting LNG that replaces coal is an appropriate step at this time, one that’s doable as opposed to these Kyototype gestures?

JO: It is doable. And on a global basis, this would be a very significant development. If China, for example, could significantly move from coal to gas, that would have a huge impact.

Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions. We have to do our part, that’s the responsible thing to do, but it’s the big emitters that are going to make the difference to global emissions.

TF: International Energy Agency talks about self-sufficiency in the U.S., oil and gas, by 2035. What does that mean for the Canadian economy?

JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going

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The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about two and a half million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands.

“Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices.”

Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must find new markets, which is why our government in principle is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north.

This week’s question: Do you expect to retire in financial comfort? @ Online poll: cast your vote at www.mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

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The News/letters online comments Protect more than hurt • Drew Spinoso · San Diego, California: Re: Regulate party buses, says Maple Ridge mom (mapleridgenews.com).

As a party bus owner, it’s really frustrating to here people just lash out at the business. People are very simple with their conclusions and don’t actually look at the problem. What Raymond suggests by not having people under the age of 19 on buses is ridiculous –‘Your hand hurts so cut it off mentality’ (your hand won’t hurt anymore because you don’t have one).

Raymond, did you ever think that kids would just drive around in cars drunk or on drugs if they didn’t have a party bus? Should other innocent drivers be in danger because party buses are off limits to them because of their age?

What’s important here is supervision and not the regulation of business and party buses. I have a party bus in San Diego and our governor just signed into law that kids need to have a chaperon on the bus that is 25 years of age. I’ve found this law is very helpful, considering I have never had any problems since starting.

Secondly, I’ve seen statistics and a correlation between the use of party buses and the diminishing of teenage driving fatalities.

Please, people, understand that party buses, limo buses and limos, in general, protect the public more than hurt it. These are the facts, so please, let’s not jump to conclusions. Just like when someone mentions that they died from ecstasy. Just because people thought they were taking ecstasy doesn’t mean it was. Let’s be honest that whatever drug makers put in this crap and call it doesn’t mean it was that.

Not working • Elizabeth Rosenau · University of Toronto: Re: Regulate party buses, says Maple Ridge mom (mapleridgenews.com).

Drew: Two youngsters have died as a direct result of activities that occurred on party buses. We are grieving these losses. We are looking for ways to keep kids safe. We are considering all options. Self-regulation in this industry is clearly not working as it should. End of story.

Not harm reduction • Danielle Pixie Raymond · Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Re: Regulate party buses, says Maple Ridge mom (mapleridgenews.com).

I would like to second Elizabeth’s statement.

Party buses, while they have to potential to be used safely, are instead used in a negligent, irresponsible and illegal manner. I think it’s great that you have managed to run a successful and responsible business, but this is not the case with the majority of these companies in the Vancouver area.

Also, I would like to comment that using party buses as a way to keep “other innocent drivers” out of danger because “kids would just drive around in cars drunk or on drugs” is completely missing the point. The issue is that we should be making it harder for children to find places to get drunk and high, not making it easier. Party buses, as you suggest, are not harm reduction.

Similarly, you do not have any data to suggest that kids would, in fact, be driving around drunk or on drugs if party buses weren’t here to facilitate that kind of environment for them to engage in these risky, dangerous behaviours. Such a study would never get ethical approval and correlational data is just that: correlational.

Caring neighbours Editor, The News: My grandson broke a major bone in his leg recently.

He lay on the road in the dark for a considerable time.

The surrounding neighbors were wonderful. They brought blankets and a heater and blocked off the road to traffic. They comforted him and my daughter, and I just want to thank them for their care and concern. They epitomized the kindness of strangers.

Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

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Celebrate freedom of press Editor, The News: March 4 was the 75th anniversary of the first legal recognition of an implied bill of rights in Canada, and of legal recognition of “freedom of the press.”

Prior to 1938, there was very little limit, other than constitutional “division of powers arguments,” on governments’ ability to discriminate in any way they wanted.

But that changed in 1938, in the Supreme Court of Canada decision of Reference re Alberta Statutes (known as the Alberta Press Case).

The Alberta government, under premier William Aberhart (Social Credit), had mandated that where a government board (theirs, of course) considered any story to be “inaccurate,” the “offending” paper would have been forced to reveal to the government all sources, including, names and addresses of reporters who had written articles for the paper.

As well, the paper would have been compelled to give to the government, at no charge, equal space and prominence to rebut that criticism of the government.

The government could also have prohibited the publication of papers or articles making use of the “offending” source information.

Six Alberta dailies and 90 weeklies, led by the Edmonton Journal and Canadian Press, took court action.

On March 4, 1938, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was beyond the powers of the Alberta government.

In 1938, the Edmonton Journal (and those other papers) became the first

non-American newspapers to be honoured by the Pulitzer Prize committee, receiving a Special Award and Citation “For its editorial leadership in defense of the freedom of the press in the province of Alberta, Canada” and special bronze plaque, for defending the freedom of the press.

I am not aware of any Canadian journalism Pulitzers since.

Until that decision 75 years ago, the government, at least in Alberta, could control criticism by the press.

However, still today, governments continue to try to control and manipulate the information the citizenry can get.

“As in 1938, all these acts have as their purpose the control of the message and the making of the government look as good as possible, while limiting actual real scrutiny and public knowledge.”

Some acts of those governments include use of strictly controlled “talking points,” use of professional communications departments and spin doctors, muzzling bureaucrats (as if they worked for the government, and not the public), shielding party members from public interviews or all-candidates fo-

rums, selective “leaking” of their own information, dispensing information only to favoured reporters and news outlets and the strategic dispensation of advertizing contracts (both from the political party itself and from the public service – again, as if the public service answered only to the political masters).

As in 1938, all these acts have as their purpose the control of the message and the making of the government look as good as possible, while limiting actual real scrutiny and public knowledge.

That case was just the beginning – since then, the U.N. Charter, federal and provincial bills of rights and human rights legislation, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have all evolved to protect individual Canadians from arbitrary use of power by our governments and their agents.

It all started 75 years ago on March 4, a day we should all remember and celebrate.

As an aside, the owner-publisher of the Red Deer Advocate back then was Francis Philip Galbraith, later chancellor of the University of Alberta (1964-1970). He was a key figure in challenging the Alberta government, and maintained an extensive record of the proceedings. He even accepted the Pulitzer on behalf of the winning media consortium.

In the mid-1980s, I worked in a major Vancouver law firm with his son Michael, and to this day, I socialize regularly with him and his wife.

Ian C. MacLeod Richmond

Dreaming of medical cannabis industry here Editor, The News: Mayor and council, the economic implications of encouraging the medical cannabis industry in Maple Ridge are huge.

The industry creates well-paying, sustainable jobs on a small footprint, pays taxes, employs locals and consumes goods and services from surrounding businesses.

This is exactly the type of business activity council has been dreaming of and talking about for as long as I can remember.

But what I see council doing is pushing the industry away by making it difficult to site them where they would be easiest to service and made secure.

The most difficult place to do either is on isolated rural property.

There are a lot of jobs at stake and what I see is a sense of distaste coming from council for what is an emerging industry that helps relieve the suffering of many sick people and can potentially create many new jobs in Maple Ridge.

I say potentially because those jobs could easily go to other communities.

The easiest area to supply servicing is in industrial/urban areas.

Security is a matter of building design and supervision and with regulation can be accomplished in most areas.

Dispensing isn’t a proposed use so extended setbacks, even around schools, aren’t, in reality, needed.

There might be a case for increased setbacks with field-grown medicinal cannabis, although a stout fence, razor wire, video surveillance and sensors should be enough to keep out even the most determined school children and, of course, criminals.

Building inspections and monitoring of the grow systems would keep the buildings healthy and costs would be recovered through fees, permits and taxes.

This industry could be a solid revenue generator for the district.

Regulations and standards are the details that will emerge as the process ma-

tures. It makes sense that municipalities take on the building inspection role for all applications, urban or rural.

I heard a suggestion that there be a 800-metre separation between medical grows, like they were gas stations.

Obviously, security would be easier to apply if medical grows were encouraged to cluster.

To suggest a large separation shows a lack of understanding of the positive financial benefits this industry represents.

There is also a great need for a federal research facility to explore the medical applications of cannabis, and I don’t need to tell you how many positive effects we would enjoy if that happened in Maple Ridge.

Instead of resisting this emerging industry, I would like to see council pursue it and encourage its establishment in Maple Ridge. We need the jobs and increased tax base.

Enough talk, let’s see some action.

Craig Speirs

We can’t afford to let film industry leave province Editor, The News: Re: Film industry on brink of leaving (The News, Feb. 20).

The film industry pours about $2.5 million per year into our community.

We cannot stand by and watch this valuable asset leave our province and

the many jobs that go with it.

If this industry leaves and the revenue that goes with it, that could cause a cut in essential programs or even an increase in taxes to make up for the shortfall.

A thank you to all the local busi-

nesses that allowed us to place our SaveBCFilm signs and posters on their properties and we look forward to your continued support in preserving our jobs.

Al Uglanica Maple Ridge

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Secondary suites still popular in Maple Ridge but rules may change District gets public’s thoughts Secondary suites are in Maple Ridge to stay,

although there may be some ways of making the form of housing even more popular with the public.

The suites have been allowed since 1999, but

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Following an open house in February and online comments, council considered the following suggestions from the public in a March 4 report.

• People still like the requirement to have property owners reside on site. That’s a good way of ensuring upkeep and security of the house, while renting out a portion.

• People also like the existing parking requirements, in which offstreet parking for one vehicle is required for each secondary suite while

there must be two parking stalls for the principal residence.

• Despite the requirements, suites are still associated with crowded streets as the higher population density affects road congestion and neighbourhood atmosphere.

• The public though also liked the concept of allowing secondary suites based on the size of the lot, rather the particular zoning of an area. The idea of putting in a basement door at the back of the house to provide another access point, was

also supported.

Finally, as realtors said at the February open house, new single family homes should be build “suite ready” so they can be more easily and cheaply converted to proper suites that would meeting building and safety codes.

Staff will now work on a set of possible changes for council to consider in the next few months.

The report noted most people supported the ban on secondary suites in small-lot zones.

However, there are some larger lots in such

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While most people were happy with the parking requirements, congested parking on the street was the most common concern raised in the consultations, particularly in small lot areas where there are illegal suites.

Trial adjourned A trial for a Maple Ridge man accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend with a spy camera came to an abrupt halt Tuesday after his lawyer was forced to withdraw his services due to a conflict of interest.

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Public Notice ATTENTION BULK WATER FILL STATION USERS The District of Maple Ridge has removed the Jackson Road Bulk Water Fill Station to perform some upgrades. It is expected that the station will be reinstalled in approximately six weeks.

In the interim please feel free to use the second Bulk Fill Station on Lilley Drive in the Kanaka Business Park, travel east on 128th Avenue off 256th Street, north on Katonien Street and east on Lilley Drive. The same cards will activate this station.

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Public Notice Public Open House for Proposed Albion Area Plan Review and Amenity Zoning Contribution Pilot Study The District of Maple Ridge is holding a second public open house for the Albion Area Plan review and to introduce the Amenity Zoning Contributions pilot study in the Albion Area. Attendees at this event will be asked to provide input on prioritization of potential amenities in the Albion Area and also to comment on draft amenity contribution policies.

You are invited to participate in the open house scheduled for: Date: Wednesday, March 13th Time: Drop-in anytime between 4:30 and 8:00 pm Location: Samuel Robertson Technical School – Library 10445 – 245th Street, Maple Ridge

Lib nominee backs embattled premier Clark apologizes for ethnic plan

by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter

Doug Bing is still backing Premier Christy Clark and likes the way she’s responding to the latest bad news facing B.C.’s top leader.

Clark did the right thing by apologizing about a plan to use government resources to further Liberal party goals of building election support by targeting ethnic groups, Bing, the expected Liberal candidate for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, said Monday.

It’s ungracious for people not to accept that, he added.

“I think this is a tempest in a teapot. I think everything’s been so exaggerated.”

The Pitt Meadows dentist and city councillor pointed out the plan never was implemented, nor was any public money spent.

“There was a plan.

None of it actually happened.

“Every party makes plans to target certain groups, whether it’s young people, women or students or ethnic groups.” The only thing, public or government money shouldn’t be used to do that and parties should be up front about what they’re doing, he added.

A 2012 draft strategy memo leaked to the NDP opposition discusses ways to improve the

governing party’s popularity with immigrants, including recruiting new members and spokespeople to write to ethnic media outlets.

Clark issued an apology for the document.

It was read in the legislature Thursday by Deputy Premier Rich Coleman.

The January 2012 document refers to “quick wins” for popularity with ethnic voters, referring to a 2008 apology in the B.C. legislature for turning away a ship carrying Indian immigrants from Vancouver harbour in 1914.

Multiculturalism minister John Yap, who’s since resigned, said the memo is an “old planning document” that he did not proceed with when he took over responsibility for multiculturalism in September 2012.

Bing said with about a million people in B.C. belonging to a visible minority, politics is moving beyond catering to voters along ethnic lines.

“I hope all candidates are elected on their merit – not because of their sex or age or race.”

Bing is to be formally acclaimed as the Liberal candidate in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows at a meeting Saturday in Maple Ridge.

Initially, a nomination contest was to have taken place. But then Terry Becker decided against running, and Bing was the only candidate. Party brass have told him no one else has come forward.

Despite the ethnic plan

scandal, he’s optimistic about the May 14 election.

“I’m disappointed, but I knew when I got involved I knew that it would be an uphill battle. That hasn’t changed. I’m still quite hopeful. I’m not discouraged at all. I think that things are going to turn around.”

Recent examples in Alberta and Bing Ontario show that unpopular governments ( P ro g re s s i v e Conser vative and Liberal, respectively) can survive an election, he added.

“We’ve seen before [where] the governing party was written off and they Rosenau came back and won. So it’s not over yet.”

Bing’s opponent, NDP candidate Elizabeth Rosenau, couldn’t agree more. She’s not making any assumptions about election day.

“Absolutely not. We know of too many elections when the results were decided in the week before the election.”

She said the revelations about targeting ethnic groups feeds the cynicism people have towards politicians. But her party too also tries to reach out to newcomers with candidates from those communities.

“There are no cheap tricks that I’m aware

of. We take the visible minority vote very seriously.”

She pointed out that in leader Adrian Dix’s riding, 85 per cent voters are visible minority, which raises the question about how the term can be used anymore.

If she does win more votes than Bing, Rosenau has a few things in mind.

She’ll quit her job as a pharmacist at London Drugs in Valley Fair Mall, an employer who’s supported her bid in politics, regardless of the party.

And she plans on being accessible and talking to the people who voted her in, even if that gets her in trouble sometimes.

“I want to be the type of politician that is more likely to get in trouble for bringing the needs of my constituents forward to my party rather than to bring the needs of my party forward to my constituents.

“I want to represent people of all political persuasions if I become MLA.” While Bing is just starting his campaign, Rosenau has been in election mode since last fall, with “hundreds” of volunteers who’ve been campaigning since.

See Election, p13

Calling all Talented Youth!

As part of Youth Week celebrations happening May 1-7th 2013, Youth Services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is looking for youth between the ages of 12-18 years to perform at our annual Talent Show on Monday May 6th.

Adam Rieu Youth Services Programmer Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Tel: 604 465-2447 Please visit the Maple Ridge website at www.mapleridge.ca for Fax: 604 465 2493 updates on this review process.

Email: arieu@mapleridge.ca If you have any questions, please email planning@mapleridge.ca or call 604-467-7341.

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In order to be selected, youth must audition either on Thursday March 7th or Thursday March 21st. Auditions will be held at the South Bonson Community Centre between 6:00-9:00 PM. To set up your audition time! Contact Adam Rieu at 604-465-2447 or email arieu@mapleridge.ca.

Talents can include, but are not limited to: singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, circus acts, monologues, etc.

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No extra credit for prison murder Alex Tanasescu gets nine years

by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

A man who viciously attacked another inmate at a Maple Ridge prison will not get extra credit for time spent in segregation.

Supreme court Justice Robert Crawford ruled Friday there was no evidence to justify a credit of 1.5 days for each day Alexander Dinu Tanasescu has spent in custody.

“I was driven to the conclusion that he lost his privileges because of his own circumstances,” said Justice Crawford, delivering a judgement in New Westminster Supreme Court.

Charged with seconddegree murder, Tanasescu, 30, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the brutal attack that eventually killed Blair Thomas Cody.

He was sentenced to nine years in prison but credited for the 922 days he has spent in custody, reducing the sentence to six years, five months and 21 days.

Looking directly at Tanasescu, Justice

Crawford urged him to change his life.

“It’s a turning point for Mr. Tanasescu - 30 years - you’ve got a lot of life to live,” he said.

Cody was attacked on May 19, 2010, a few hours after he arrived at the 256th Street provincial prison for breaching probation on a drug possession charge.

The court heard the fight was sparked after Cody called Tanasescu a “goof.” It was also payback because Cody had attacked a friend of Tanasescu while incarcerated at the North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre.

Tanasescu was captured on video landing a punch that knocked Cody to the floor.

Tanasescu then “stomped, kicked and punched” his head. He was seen leaving twice only to return seconds later and continue the assault in front of prison guards, landing blows to Cody’s head 25 times.

The attack left a boot print on Cody’s face.

The 36-year-old never gained consciousness and remained in a vegetative state until he died 10 months later.

Justice Crawford noted that when he was young, when someone was knocked out, the

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fight was over.

These days, he added, he presided over too many court cases where the attacks continue even after someone is rendered unconscious.

“It’s not so much a comment on Mr. Tanasescu but the society he is living cur- Tanasescu rently, all the rules are forgotten,” said Justice Crawford, adding he has trouble watching the televised bloody battles of mixed martial arts.

In denying Tanasescu extra credit, he noted the man was placed in segregation and enhanced supervision units because of his own behaviour.

Tanasescu was often aggressive, hostile to staff and threatened other inmates.

Originally from Romania, Tanasescu’s parents fled their country in 1992 and arrived in Canada as refugees when he was 12.

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J u s t i c e Crawford noted that Cody had a long record of violence including stabbings and assaults.

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Cody’s sister Stacey sobbed loudly as Justice Crawford detailed the vicious beating her baby brother received.

She heaved a sigh of relief when Tanasescu was denied the extra credit.

Quoting from her victim impact statement, Justice Crawford noted the loss of her youngest brother has been devastating. The sister travelled daily from Langley to visit her brother while he lay in a coma at Royal Columbian Hospital. She lost wages and eventually lost her job. She miscarried twice.

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The golf course’s application to place 39,600 cubic metres of fill over 2.4 hectares was denied last month by the Agricultural Land Commission, which felt the project could cause drainage problems and affect adjacent land owners.

The commission has no objection to ongoing maintenance associated with the golf course, but does not believe the proposed redevelopment constitutes maintenance.

The placement of fill can have short- and long-term negative impacts on farmland, noted the commission.

Although the property is currently a golf course, it remains in the provincially protected agricultural land reserve. The commission felt it had to consider the possibility that the property may be converted back to farmland in the future.

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The Agricultural Land Commission denied a soil deposit application to fill 2.72 hectares of a 3.96 hectare parcel filed by Brent Mehl, saying he could still grow cranberries on the land by investing more money in the property.

“The commission does not support the placement of fill on land that could be utilized for agricultural production,” wrote the commission.

“Furthermore, agriculture is a business, and like any business, it requires investment. The unwillingness of a current land owner to pursue those options is not a justification for the approval of a non-farm use.”

Although he has owned the property since 1988, Mehl has had little success growing cranberries on his property at the north end of Harris Road. The yield he said he gets from the property is never enough to cover costs.

Mehl purchased the property, cleared trees off it and had hoped to make a living from the farm.

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She bought the machine in 1921. Young children, and even some adults always inquire about the object; looking around the sides, poking their head under the top, finally looking to us: “What is this?”

Today it’s difficult to imagine a piece of equipment inside a cabinet that only plays a few minutes of music, and which you have to hand crank to operate.

Yet even a few years before the gramophone came the phonograph, invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. The phonograph literally means, sound writer.

Others before had invented ways to record sound, but never been able to play it back. Edison’s invention was able to do both.

The first sound the phonograph played was, “Good Morning, how do you do? How do you like the phonograph?”

Perhaps not as catchy as some tunes today, but Edison had been working on a method of recording telegraph messages on a disk of paper laid on a revolving platen. Through experiments, he designed a machine using a cylinder instead of a disc. The cylinder provided grooves around the surface.

Tinfoil was placed over top, which allowed for recorded movements.

Edison marketed the phonograph at $18 ($380

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Lisa Chew from Yennadon elementary donated a Califone 1130K record player. today). It was not something everyone could afford. Thankfully, the gramophone came only a decade later.

In 1887, its design, patented by Emile Berliner, involved a sideways movement traced onto a coated grooved disc, the opposite movement to Edison’s phonograph.

By the early 1890s, the gramophone’s perfected simple design allowed for the discs to be produced in high quantities and was much more cost effective than previous systems. It also required less storage space, which enabled costumers to purchase more recordings.

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From the gramophone, came arm system turntables and amplifiers, which are what we think of today when we think of record players.

Until recently, the Maple Ridge Museum did not have any turntables, although our collection holds records from many local bands: The Nocturnals, for example.

It was not until Lisa Chew from Yennadon elementary donated a Califone 1130K record player in working (and mint condition) that the museum now has a way to play and exhibit our collection of albums.

During the summer, the museum will showcase the various musical

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This year also marks the 16th annual Music on the Wharf summer concert series. The concert started with a local band offering to play a one-time concert and has become one of the Maple Ridge Historical Society’s most popular events.

The society is currently seeking musical groups to submit applications to perform. Application deadline is March 15.

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11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC

Maple Ridge Art Gallery Portable Walls: Christian Nicolay and Ya-chu Kang Now – March 9 Tues – Sat – 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A site-specific exhibition exploring shifting Canadian identity by international artists Christan Nicolay and Ya-chu Kang..

Choreographed paintings

An Evening of Memorable Murder Mysteries with Author Cathy Ace March 9 – 6:15 p.m.

Nicolas Labelle performs in Bouge de là: The Studio at the ACT on Saturday.

Bouge de là is a professional dance company from Quebec that creates performances for young audiences. The Studio takes place in an artist’s studio, where four dancers use everything they can find (fabric, frames, paintings and props) to bring paintings to life.

Their actions are filmed, transformed by image capture software and projected as a live on stage broadcast. see slideshow online @ mapleridgenews.com.

Book launch for The Corpse with the Golden Nose.

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir March 9 – 8:00 p.m.

In concert with UBC Opera..

Arts Club ON TOUR: The 39 Steps March 10 – 7:30 p.m.

4 actors play 150 characters in a hilarious Hitchcock spoof that might just give you vertigo!.

Rick Scott and the KC Kids’ Choir March 14 – 7:00 p.m.

Songwriter and storyteller Rick Scott plays a family friendly concert with the Kanaka Kids Choir..

Country Gold March 19 – 7:30 p.m.

A tribute to the legends of country music..

Lobby Nights @ The ACT Songstage with Ivan Boudreau Mar 12 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SFU Philosopher’s Café Mar 14 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Friday Night Dance With Robyn Picard Mar 8 & 22 – 7:00 p.m. $13 lesson & dance, $10 dance only

Spring Arts & Leisure Guide out now!

Lots of new programs for all ages.

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Songwriter wins his way Maple Ridge music teacher wins another accolade for his song El Camino

by M o ni s ha M a r t i ns staff reporter

T

he guitar hooks in El Camino sound like an engine firing. The song is heavy, pure rock – “as fast as the powerful Chevrolet muscle car that bears the same name.”

“El Camino is a song about selfempowerment and doing things your own way,” says Murray Atkinson, who penned it back in 2007.

El Camino helped Atkinson place first out of more than 500 acts in Vancouver rock radio station CFOX’s 2007 “Seeds” talent competition.

With his winnings from the Fox Seeds contest, Atkinson recorded an album titled Salt March under the band name Swan, which featured El Camino.

The song, however, is still winning the musician accolades and snagged the rock and alternative category in the 17th annual USA Songwriting Competition late last year.

“When I recorded it, I did what you are not supposed to do – run an acoustic guitar through an amp with distortion,” says Atkinson.

Much like the ethos of El Camino.

“It’s like anything in life,” adds the musician, who splits his time between Ladysmith on Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver. “You

Colleen Flanagan/the news

Murray Atkinson strum a guitar at the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts in Maple Ridge, where he teaches guitar and songwriting. take a risk and follow your instincts and try not to listen to all the voices that tell you, ‘you will fail.’ A lot of the biggest and greatest inventions are from people who think outside the box.”

Music has been Atkinson’s life even before he started taking piano lessons at age four. He taught himself acoustic guitar as a child by listening to classic rock records; was writing, playing and recording his own material by the time he was 15; studied music in college; and played in a variety of bands of different genres after graduating, including Chin Injeti

and The Odds.

The USA Songwriting Competition bills itself as the world’s leading international songwriting event.

Now in its 18th year, the contest is open to all, regardless of nationality or country origin.

Winners are selected by a Blue Ribbon committee of music industry judges including record label publishers, producers, A&R from Universal Music, Warner, EMI, Sony Music and other distinguished professionals.

Thoroughly modest, Atkinson forgot about he had entered the com-

petition until he received an email in December, announcing he was among the winners.

“It’s one of those songs that had a good vibe,” Atkinson said when asked why he chose to enter El Camino.

For him, winning is a feather in his cap.

“No publishers have come knocking, offering deals,” Atkinson says with a laugh.

“If you do anything in this industry to stand out, someone is more bound to pay attention. It’s all about having a unique stance on things.”

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Welsh Men’s Choir plays ACT Saturday

MARCH IS FRAUD AWARENESS MONTH

UBC Opera joins them on stage The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir teams up again with UBC’s Opera programme to bring you an evening of music this weekend.

The choir will feature some of its favourites ,old and new songs, including some delightful Canadiana.

UBC Opera students will contrast that with stunning solo and group performances.

Founded in 1980 by a handful of expatriate Welshmen, the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir has grown into a 100man ensemble from throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, representing Canada’s cultural mosaic.

Offering an entertaining repertoire of traditional Welsh hymns, spirituals, opera choruses, show tunes and more, the choir tours extensively throughout British Columbia and internationally.

The choir features six Maple Ridge residents:

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The content will be determined by questions from the audience. Here is your opportunity to get answers to your questions related to personal, family or business situations involving identity loss, privacy, stolen data and what protections are available to you.

The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir features six singers from Maple Ridge.

Duncan Macdonald, Dan MacMaster, Drew McIlroy, Alan Tucker, Brian Nash and Bruce Williams.

Macdonald has been singing with the choir since 1981.

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One of his favourite songs is a Welsh folk song Myfanwy, which he heard the first time he encountered the choir.

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• The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir plays the ACT Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.

For tickets, visit actmapleridge.org or call the box office at 604-476-2787.

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Youth art on display for awareness Event at ACT in March 12 The Ridge Meadows Community Action Team host a free public event next week to promote awareness about the sexual exploitation of children and youth in the community.

The event is being held in recognition of Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, March 11 - 17.

The week emphasizes the importance of supporting communities to develop prevention, education, enforcement and intervention strategies to address the sexual exploitation of children and youth.

The Youth Art Gallery will feature the work of local youth who have been educated on the issues of sexual exploitation and created art to

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The Youth Art Gallery will feature the work of local youth who have been educated on the issues of sexual exploitation and created art to reflect their knowledge. reflect their knowledge.

The event will also feature a presentation by Safe Online Outreach Society on internet safety and cyber-bullying.

The Ridge Meadows team will be distributing fuchsia coloured ribbons and bracelets with the words ‘Stop Sexual Ex-

ploitation’ inscribed on them.

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encouraged to attend.

Showtime The Youth Art Gallery will be on display at the ACT in Maple Ridge on Tuesday, March 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kanaka kids choir Popular family entertainer Rick Scott returns to Maple Ridge next week for a concert that features the talented choir of Kanaka Creek elementary.

Directed by Dawn Flanagan, the choir of 100 children will join Scott on stage to perform their favourite songs from his seven award winning children’s CDs and a new musical audio novel The Great Gazzoon.

• Rick Scott and the Kanaka Children’s Choir play the ACT Theatre Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m..

Tickets are $13. Tickets are available at theactmapleridge.org or via the box office by calling 604-476-2787.

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Section coordinator: Neil Corbett 604-467-1122 ext. 216

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Golf club hosting men’s nights The Maple Ridge Golf Club will be offering Men’s Night every Thursday, beginning next week (March 14).

Men’s night is an opportunity for nonmembers to access the course, and it has been increasingly popular.

The program runs for 25 weeks, and those who play on at least 10 of the Thursdays on the executive, nine-hole course will be eligible for a season-ending tournament with a generous prize table.

• Tee times begin at 3 p.m. To book, or for more information call 604-465-9221.

Starters for the Maple Ridge Ramblers senior girls: (from left) Jane Grisley, Kirby Marchand, Koblie Orum, Shara Marchand and Devan Cousins.

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Ramblers tip off B.C. tourney Fraser Valley champs from Maple Ridge secondary enter provincial championships as the second seed

by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

T

he Maple Ridge Ramblers are playing their best basketball of the season as they start the B.C. Tournament today at the Langley Events Centre.

The girls have high expectations, and for good reason – they enter the tournament as the Fraser Valley champions and the second seed. If they’re not playing for a medal on Saturday night, it will have been disappointing, they say.

“If we play like we’ve been playing, we will have a good shot,” said senior guard Kirby Marchand.

“We’ve gotten a lot better over the past few weeks,” added her twin sister Shara.

Any conversation about the strength of this team starts with Kolbie Orum. She is a six-foottwo Canadian Under-18 Team player who is coming off two of the most impressive games of her career. In the Fraser Valley championship she put the Ramblers on her back and carried them to a 73-67 upset win over the Brookswood Bobcats.

She did everything: 40 points, 15 rebounds, five steals and five blocked shots.

The tournament MVP’s stat line in the final was rivaled only by her performance in the semi-finals against the Riverside Rapids, where she had 46 points and 24 rebounds.

Coach Don Herman said she is the is most athletic player he has ever coached, and she is the

third straight post player that the Ramblers have the shooter. sent on to the NCAA first division, following in “They’ve really done a good job of upping their the footsteps of Mae Woods, who went to Housgame, and playing hard,” said Herman. ton, and Felicia Wijenberg, who is in San Diego.

Devan Cousins plays in the third forward posiOrum will play for Oregon State next year. tion and is another who crashes the boards, allow“And Jane’s got a chance, too,” said Herman. ing the Ramblers to dominate at rebounding.

“She’s really keen, interested in the game, and “She really goes and gets the ball,” said Herman. wants to be a good player.”

He has established his bonafides as a coach who Jane Grisley is a six-foot-three forward who is can take a team the distance. He has been the just in Grade 10, and played on the senior girls coach at Ridge since 1995, provincial under-15 team. She was an and assistant coach Sacha Page has all-star in the Fraser Valley tournabeen with him almost from the beginment. ning. It has been only the odd year “We’re playing With Grisley and Orum’s height they haven’t made the B.C. tournaand athleticism on the paint, oppos- a lot better as a ment, many times they have been in ing coach have matchup nightmares team. We’re into it the final four, and they won a provinwhen they face the Ramblers. cial championship in 2007. Last year Herman said Grisley’s post game is on the bench, and they entered the tournament seeded strong – good shooting from 15-feet we’re more of a 13th, and they finished fifth. and in, with strong rebounding.

He’s got the girls believing.

“She’s fiesty, and she’ll get stronger.” family.”

“If we work hard, we can win it all,” Essential to success is strong said Grisley. perimeter play, and that is left in the Kolbie Orum, Cousins points out that Brookswood Fraser Valley tournament MVP crushed the Ramblers by 40 earlier in hands of the Marchand twins, who are identical. the season, but lost in the Fraser Val“I can’t tell them apart unless ley tournameent. they’re wearing their uniforms,” con“We’ve really worked hard, and we’ve fessed Herman. grown quite a bit,” said Cousins.

Or if they’re shooting – Shara is a lefty and “We’re more prepared, and our defence has been Kirby shoots right. really, really good,” added Grisley.

With injuries to other guards the twins’ role on Orum said everyone has slid into their roles this the team became huge. Most games they never year, and there is a good feeling around the squad. leave the floor. They have gained confidence, “We’re playing a lot better as a team. We’re into and have the kind of chemistry observers might it on the bench, and we’re more of a family,” she expect. said.

“We’ve got the twin thing going on,” Kirby says.

They open the tournament tonight, at 8:45 Herman said their strength is one-on-one dep.m. at the Langley Events Centre, and will be fensive play, and whoever of the two is hot will be favoured against Prince George.

Junior golf tour here The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), which is the number oneplayed junior tour in the country and bills itself the ‘Road to College Golf ’ in Canada, tees off its 15th anniversary season, and has a stop in Pitt Meadows.

Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Country Club in Pitt Meadows will host a two-day tourney on June 1 and 2. MJT tournaments are open to golfers up to age 19 and every multi-day event is a qualifier for a major or international junior event.

• Registration for the Swan-e-set stop or other MJT events is online at www.maplejt.com.

Fundraiser delivers Pitt Meadows football is holding a fundraiser later this month.

The team will deliver bags of mushroom manure to homes in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17.

• The cost is $6 for a 35-40-pound bag, or five bags for $25. To order, contact Mr. Chu at bruno_chu@sd42.ca.

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Perfect at provincials Aging Gracefully Speaker Series Challenges of Being a Caregiver to an Aging Parent Whether caring for your aging parent has come on you suddenly due to parental injury or illness, or is a role you have been gradually assuming, this is often a daunting task. This workshop will explore some potential challenges such as changes in roles, sibling relationships and being stuck in the middle between one’s parents and children. In the face of these stressors, it is vital that caregivers take care of their own physical and mental health. Participants will gain an understanding of how certain messages, demands or beliefs can contribute to stress and burnout. They will also learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, and discover ways to deal with caregiver stress.

Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Branch 130–22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Free event. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604–786–7404 or e-mail: htreleaven@shaw.ca Dorothy Leclair is a Support and Education Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s North Fraser Resource Centre. A lifelong educator, she began her Alzheimer journey as the full-time care-partner for her mother in 2000, and has volunteered and worked for the Alzheimer Society for over eight years.

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April 18 6:30–8:30pm Seniors Housing and Home Support Options May 16 6:30–8:30pm Staying Healthy: Proactive Aging June 20 6:30–8:30pm Ask the Expert Panel Discussion

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Maple Ridge Rambler wrestler Payten Smith literally made short work of the competition at the provincial high school wrestling championships in Duncan this past weekend.

Three of her matches were over in less than a minute: 35, 17 and 12 seconds.

Through four matches the Grade 11 wrestler did not have a point scored against her, and won her second straight provincial gold.

She has now competed through two seasons of high school wrestling without a point scored against her.

Strong and fast, her favourite move is the double leg – she grabs both opponent’s legs, picks them up, smashes them to the floor, and goes for a quick pin.

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The gold medal match was over in 28 seconds.

In grades 8 and 9, she won silver medals, and this is her second straight gold.

By the end of her high school career, she could have three straight gold medals, and will have been to the provincial championship five straight years.

Her teammate Cam Hicks was a provincial champion in his weight class last year as a Grade 8. He again made it to the final match in Duncan, and had beaten his opponent in two out of three earlier matches, but this year Hicks had to settle for silver.

Grade 12 student Shaimen Bhogal was one point away from his ticket to the final, but he narrowly lost the match to the eventual 60-kg champion and tournament’s most outstanding wrestler, Amrit Benning from Abbotsford.

Next up for Smith is her first trip to the national championships, being held in Saskatchewan in May. “I’m really excited, I’m training hard every day,” she said, noting that she has joined a wrestling club in Abbotsford for extra coaching and workouts.

Smith said she is expecting some tough competition, but notes “the girl I fought in my final match [at the provincials]) won nationals last year, though.”

She will also compete at the Canada Summer Games to be held Aug. 2-17 in Sherbrooke, Que. She would like to hoist a medal after hard battles against talented opponents.

“It would be a cooler feeling,” she said. “But I know I’ve earned it, because I train all the time.”

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The Pitt Meadows Marauders got a critical win over Tamanawis of Surrey on Thursday night to clinch their spot in the provincials.

Pitt will begin the triple-A senior boys basketball championships on March 12 at the Langley Events Centre.

Pitt won that crucial game 59-37, with 19 points from Jordan Rich, 17 from Sebastien Marshall and 16 from Alejandro Canjura.

But Friday they lost to Enver Creek of Surrey 55-43, and on Saturday, in the game for seventh or eighth place, they were on the wrong side of a close 60-57 match against Terry Fox of Port Coquitlam.

Marshall scored 17 to lead Pitt against Enver Creek, and Rich scored 18 against Fox. Pitt opens the tournament against Churchill, who they beat in the final of their host Air Show tournament.

“That was a battle,” said coach Rich Goulet. “We know we’ve got our hands full.”

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Celebrating Women in Business International Women’s Day is a major day

business In celebration of International Women’s Day 2013

of global celebration for the economic, political, and social achievement of women past, present and future. We hope you’ve been inspired by the local women profiled in the News’ Women in Business feature.

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ecker & Company women support the community every day.

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arian Klammer was looking for a change, and says with a smile that it was fate that brought her to Bosley’s. With a head for business, and a heart for people and their pets, Marian has enjoyed helping both 2-legged and 4-legged customers for the past 11 years. No matter what question or challenge is brought to her or her staff, their goal is find a solution. If that means calling a local vet, that’s no problem. Marian and the staff have great relationships with local animal charities such as Saints and Katies Place. Marian is passionate about animal care and would never sell any animals out of her store. Building relationships with customers comes easily for staff. All the staff at Bosley’s are local and have excellent horse and pet knowledge. “When customers walk through our door, we know we are helping them care for a member of their family, someone that they love. We take this responsibility very seriously. We take pride in providing the best service, lowest prices and above all honesty.

We want our customers to think of us a part of the family.”

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When not practicing law or running a law firm, you’ll find us working in our beloved community, supporting individuals and businesses and attempting to save the world along with our ‘sisters’.

For our part, it involves a commitment to our Rotary Club, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and the Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation where we cheer on our local businesses.

Raising money with the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation to ensure families have the services they need and supporting Alouette Addiction Services in their mandate for restoring the well-being of others.

Margaret H. Johnson Women & Money, & Solutions Credit Counselling ominated twice for Entrepreneur of the Year, N Margaret Johnson is a respected thought leader in the field of debt counselling and credit education, with

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over 36 years of financial industry experience.

She started her first company Solutions™ Credit Counselling Service Inc. in 1999 to offer Canadians 100% confidential and unbiased Credit Counselling.

In 2001 she created Women and Money Inc. to help women understand personal and business finance-- a life passion of Margaret’s.

Margaret is an Insolvency Counsellor registered by Industry Canada, President of The Canadian Association of Independent Credit Counselling Agencies, a distinguished public speaker, educator and writer.

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Pam Milaney

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s owner of Great Spaces Furniture, Pam Milaney counts herself very fortunate. “How many people get to make their living doing something they enjoy this much?” “I’m a lucky woman in so many ways... I often say I won the people lottery and that includes my friends, family, clients and staff. I have an incredible support system... one that I do not take for granted.”

Interior decorating, space planning and client-connection are all second nature to Pam. ”People are often surprised that I ask such specific questions about their space and needs. I can make any space look great, but function is first and foremost” “Whether it’s one small piece of a whole home, we don’t just sell you furniture... we help you create a home to live in & love. That’s my goal... that’s my joy!”

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Louise Luttmer alon Fifty Five, a family salon, was established in S November 2008 with Louise and her niece Tonya, it has continued to grow and now employs 6 full time

Total Body Training

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awnie Hayne launched Total Body Training in the fall of 2006 with the goal of creating an unparalleled fitness experience.

By combining innovative training techniques, cutting edge nutrition education, and a personal approach to fitness, TBT helps people achieve impactful, transformative results. We aim to create a workout where participants are supported, encouraged, coached, and educated to achieve their best results and live inspired.

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hairstylists.

Louise was lucky as a small child to know that she was crazy about hair and wanted it to be her life long career.

She has been in the hairstyling business since 1970 and continues to have a passion for her profession.

Louise says “At Salon Fifty Five, we love our clients and it shows!!” “My staff is incredible, each one of them excels in their own right and they are all passionate about their careers.” “We provide services for our clients from the latest tecniques in colour, foiling, ombres, weaved in hair extensions, to the mature client that prefers perms and roller setting, and everything in-between.” “Our male clientele continues to grow as we offer barber cuts as well as longer styles.”

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Diane Kirkland,

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iane Kirkland is a Certified Financial Planner with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, the last 13 with Edward Jones in her office in Pitt Meadows. Diane specializes in helping clients develop strategies to help provide income for today, and future growth for tomorrow. Her focus is on pre-retirees, retirees, women investors, and business clientele.

Diane says, “At Edward Jones we understand that you invest to meet specific financial goals and a desire to provide for yourself and loved ones. My role is to help you make the best decisions to turn those goals into achievements.”

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19237 - 122A Avenue, Unit 102, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2T1 604-465-7992 • www.edwardjones.com diane.kirkland@edwardjones.com

Amanda vandenBrink Creating Clarity and Confidence in all your Real Estate Endeavors

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iving in Maple Ridge and being a resident of the community for the past 29 years Amanda started her professional Real Estate career in 2008 at Royal LePage Brookside Realty centering her focus on residential and acreage sales in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Since her career started Amanda has sat on the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Real Estate Division as a Director for the past 2 years, is a member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the Royal LePage Platinum club. Amanda has met many wonderful people in the community and is dedicated to building long term relationships with her clients making her career that much more rewarding.

Thank you to all my great past and present clients, family, and friends for the opportunities in making your home purchase or sale an exceptional positive experience that have stayed with you for years to come.

vandenBrink Amanda 604-619-2164 amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

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Real Estate Professional Jan Hickman has been a professional realtor since 1980 - 4 years in Ontario and 30 years in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows.

She is a 30 year Life Member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the RE/MAX PLATINUM CLUB and Hall of Fame Member. Jan was a Platinum Club Member at the HomeLife Realty Company she worked at, prior to joining the RE/MAX organization.

Jan is dedicated to professional, friendly service, always working hard to keep her buyers and sellers current with real estate trends, i.e. market condition, mortgage rates, and legal changes - one stop shopping. She is a member of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce, Haney Rotary Club and is also involved with the local hospital foundation, the annual Terry Fox run, many charity golf tournaments for cancer research as well as many other Maple Ridge fund raising activities.

“Jan sold us our first and second home. We trust her judgment and she truly goes the extra steps for her clients”

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Dr. Aman r. Aman opened Meadowvale Animal Hospital around three D years ago, and she already feels that Pitt Meadows has made for a lovely change from her earlier work in larger cities. “There

is a closeness within this small community that makes me feel so comfortable and welcome. Whether I am walking around the mall here, or even elsewhere in town, I see familiar faces, and lots of smiles. Living and working in the same small town is a dream come true, as I am just a phone call away to serve any needy pet. I love being able to give back to my “neighbours,” by treating their loved ones. Dr. Aman has bonded with the folks in Pitt Meadows, and, of course, their animals. “I became a vet because I find being able to effectively communicate with animals non-verbally to be so rewarding. They can’t speak for themselves and they, and their owners, are relying on me to provide the solutions. I accept this responsibility gladly. It is my privilege to be chosen to oversee the care of these important family members.” For your pet’s health, call or visit Dr. Aman today, and be sure to say hello to the adorable clinic mascot, Fantastic the Cat! Meadowvale Animal Hospital offers extended hours for personal care 7 days a week.

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Arte Vargas Arte Vargas Glass Blowing Studio we opened our doors because glass blowing is Igiftnnot1978 something everyone can do. My husband has the of creating this art. If you bring in a picture of what

you want, my husband can create it to a T. That is how talented he is. What I love about it is getting to interact with every single customer. Whether you are coming to buy or coming to look, I take the time to get to know you. We’re honest and we go above and beyond to make our customers happy. In terms of competition I don’t feel we have any because our product is top quality, and you won’t see what we sell anywhere else. Our customers buy our product because it is one of a kind and we provide only the best service.

604-467-4887 • www.artevargas.com sales@artevargas.com #5-22935 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

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he moment you step inside Esthetique Day Spa, all your stress and anxiety melt away. Aromatherapy and calming music serve to cast a relaxing spell as you enjoy the earth tones and fresh flowers that inspire serenity.

Eva’s soft Polish voice sets the mood for tranquility where she, along with her staff, happily cater to both men and women using a variety of European Spa Treatments.

Eva opened Esthetique in 1995, and then moved 8 years ago to their current, larger location in Meadow Vale Mall.

With over 30 years of experience, Eva sees a difference in perception. Services that were once thought of as a luxury are now seen as simply essential in maintaining healthy self-care.

It’s no wonder Esthetique was voted “Favourite Spa in Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows” by the residents of the very community that Eva and her staff serve so well.

604-460-0040

135 - 19150 Lougheed Hwy., www.esthetiquedayspa.ca

Julie Wagner Realtor® For over 20 years, trust and integrity have been Julie Wagner’s trademark as a Realtor® with Remax Lifestyles Realty. She brings buyers and sellers together without resorting to high pressure tactics.

Julie was born and raised in Maple Ridge and has lived here for over 50 years. Real estate is part of her legacy, as her mother was also a successful Realtor® and she’s proudly followed in her footsteps.

Her goal is always the same...to achieve the highest price when selling and to help clients find the best home and location, within their budget, when buying.

Julie’s expertise is knowing how to market a home, whether it’s in an established neighbourhood or new development, which comes from having lived in this community her entire life. Stability, confidence, local knowledge and trust all come together to benefit her clients.

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or over 36 years you’ve been inviting Gagel’s Custom Draperies, Blinds & Upholstery into your home. During that time we’ve created thousands of looks… each unique to your home, your tastes, and your budget. All drapery and custom upholstery is “done on site.” We carry an exceptional selection of verticals, wood and faux wood venetians, aluminum venetians, as well as the latest designs in drapery and upholstery fabric. Whatever your decorating needs, you can trust Gagel’s for quality and value. Expect the best… call Gagel’s.

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Unit 100-22716 Dewdney Trunk Rd (Across the street from Firehall #1) OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30-5 • SATURDAY 10-2:30 OR BY APPOINTMENT

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ellie opened Kellie’s Bead Boutique in late 2009 in her home town of Maple Ridge. After 6 successful years in the Jewelry design business it felt like the time to do something different. With all the beads in her workshop it was a natural progression. Customers love that there is finally a full service bead store in Maple Ridge and know they will receive expert help if needed. At Kellie’s Bead Boutique you’ll find semiprecious stones, silver beads and findings, Tierra Cast, Vintaj Brass and Swarovski crystals to create your own piece or buy jewelry made by the owner herself.

Kellie’s Jewelry has been sold in over 80 stores across Canada & featured in Bead Style magazine and major daily newspapers across the nation. Pieces have been worn by local broadcasters Deborah Hope, Kristy Gordon, Dawn Chubai and more.

Stop in and see the huge selection of beads, sign up for a class and create your own custom jewelry all in your own backyard.

WE HAVE MOVED To a great new location

#6-20468 Lougheed Highway (beside Fuel and A&W) 604-457-1111 www.kelliesbeadboutique.com

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Owner, 30 Minute Hit Maple Ridge & Chilliwack

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Minute Hit is a High Intensity Action packed Boxing/Kickboxing circuit workout designed just for women! Fast paced, challenging and empowering, this one of a kind workout appeals to all levels of fitness in a friendly, non-intimidating, fun environment.

At 30 Minute Hit Maple Ridge we have 6 Trainers who work with our clients, Brittney, Robyn, Kelly, Crystal, Ashley and me. It is a great mix of personalities and fantastic training styles complimenting each other and offering a superior workout environment for our members.

30 Minute Hit offers serious fitness results in just 30 Minutes. We pack in a real punch and leave our members plenty of time in their day to tend to their lives. We are Women, we are busy and we want RESULTS! Within months of joining 30 Minute Hit I knew I had found my passion. In 2011 my life took a complete 360 leaving the Hotel Industry of 11 years to follow my dream of Health & Fitness and open my own 30 Minute Hit in Chilliwack. Since opening, I have watched countless women meet and exceed their fitness goals and finally find their happy place for Fitness. In January 2013 I became the NEW owner of Maple Ridge Hit and couldn’t be more thrilled to own my second location and offer the women in my own town the same great opportunity to find balance in their life with our workout. It is more than a workout and that’s why I love this business. It truly is a one of a kind stress relieving, empowering workout backed by a supportive community of members or as we like to call them, “HITTERS”! This is not just a workout, its Therapy because let’s face it; our lives are busy and full of stress!

We eliminate the excuses by offering women options and quality. A supportive workout with trainers always working with them on every workout, it’s like having a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost. Flexible hours and circuit based, unlimited memberships, easy to fit into any schedule when you only need 30 Minutes to complete our circuit, we even offer a children’s area at no additional cost for your little ones to enjoy while mom kicks up her cardio for 30 Minutes!

I LOVE my business and believe all women have the power to be Healthy and Fit, sometimes we just need help to take the first step. Book a Free Trial today at www.30minutehit.com and let me help you take that step!

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opened The Cutting Room 19 years ago and Teresa has been a stylist most of her life. During that time

she has welcomed men, women and children in the community to her full service hair salon. Teresa has become close with all her clients over the years, treating them like family. “Our clients have developed trust with myself and my seven staff members. Over time friendships have developed.”

Opening a hair salon has been a life long passion. “I enjoy changing peoples lives.” Because of her length of time in Pitt Meadows her salon is very well known in the community. “I love what I do and I try and make each client experience a memorable one. Life is too short to be serious all the time!”

#136 -19150 Lougheed Hwy, Meadow Vale Shopping Centre 604-465-4755

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If you are considering selling your home and/or buying a property for personal use or investment, Lyndy is someone you would most definitely benefit from talking to first - even if you are “just thinking” about getting into the market. Lyndy has a wealth of experience as a Real Estate Associate in the Lower Mainland and specifically Maple Ridge, Tri-Cities and Mission/Abbotsford areas, having worked as a real estate agent for over 19 years.

Throughout these years Lyndy has built a successful business with hard work and dedication. She has persevered through difficult housing markets, prospered through great ones and has the utmost satisfaction of her clients as her main goal.

Lyndy is a professional through and through. She will spend time getting to know you to help you make the best decisions for you and your family.

Lyndy also speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese so can assist clients who prefer to speak in these languages.

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Dr. Cobi Slater r. Cobi Slater is extremely passionate about D helping others heal naturally. In clinical practice for over 9 years now, Dr Cobi offers nutritional

therapy, professional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, detoxification, soft heat infrared sauna and laser therapy for chronic pain and injury. Lab testing is one of the keys to facilitating the proper treatment plan. Lab services include food allergy testing, adrenal stress index, complete thyroid evaluation, female or male hormone panel, heavy metal investigation, complete digestive analysis and body composition testing and analysis. Our main goal is to uncover the cause of all health challenges and restore balance back to the body.

www.drcobi.com | cshealth@telus.net

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Natural Wellness Clinic

11857 223rd St., Maple Ridge

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arla McColeman is a REALTOR® with Royal LePage Brookside Realty. A newer face to the local real estate scene, she strives to bring a fresh approach to marketing and service. Passionate about getting your property maximum exposure, she offers a multi-faceted advertising campaign that goes beyond simply having your house listed online. A firm believer in the idea that you get what you put in, her service model ensures that you feel like your needs, however big or small, are being met every step of the way. Thinking outside the box in order to get you the best results is her specialty.

Prior to getting her real estate license, Carla spent eight years as an elementary school teacher. As a former teacher, it is important to her that you walk away feeling educated about the process of buying and selling real estate. She recognizes the magnitude of such a decision and is always available to answer questions that you may have.

Carla has had a great start to her real estate career, earning the Royal LePage Sales Achievement Award in her first year.”

MARCH IS FRAUD AWARENESS MONTH IDENTITY THEFT: Front Line Access

Identity Theft has never been as big of a threat as it is now. Every week we hear of lost flash drives, stolen data and breached files. “Identity Theft: Front Line Access” is a very personal, yet interactive presentation with proactive involvement by those in attendance.

The content will be determined by questions from the audience. Here is your opportunity to get answers to your questions related to personal, family or business situations involving identity loss, privacy, stolen data and what protections are available to you.

As an author of three books on identity theft, for the past 8 years George has spoken to groups and business associations across Canada, as an advocate George wrote the resolution that became the new Identity Theft Law in the Canadian Criminal Code.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

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F/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam.

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for Maple Ridge stable

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Dental and extended medical benefit plan after 3 months.

Apply in person w/resume & ref’s. A5, 19327 94th Ave, Sry.

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EXP PALLIATIVE HOME CARE. Reasonable Rates.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Required F/T For Manufacturing Company

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MECHANIC

Please email resume to:

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Required immediately Brake mechanic, CFV, Position is full time, Wage & benefit pkg

Cindy 604-777-2195

Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-50 hrs/wk.

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Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy

required in Pitt Meadows.

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Jakes Construction Ltd has openings for experienced

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Offering competitive wages and career advancement for the right individuals.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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MISC SERVICES

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TREE SERVICES

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TREE & STUMP

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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K & J Complete Painting and Home Services Ask about our Specials

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TOPSOIL

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604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

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FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality!

60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

604.587.5865 Flooring Products & Installations, Baseboards & Painting Ask about our Spring Specials

PETS

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

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PETS

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BIG BUILDING SALE... “”THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859.

35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100.

47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Local & Long Distance

Home Renovations and New Construction

American Bulldog X adorable pups w/papers, med-lrg dogs. Fem $650 Male $850. Mike 778-230-3987

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ELECTRICAL

PETS

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TEAK DINING SUITE, 8 chairs, 2 leaves & sideboard 71” wide with glass doors $1250 obo.

604-477-0820

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

HANDYPERSONS

PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 PUG avail for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered, $700 or puppy back.

Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud $600 (OFA hips and cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827 Shepherd x, spayed female, all shots, 7 mos. asking $400. Call (604)847-0171 Shihtzu(3/4) Papillon x pups, 3m tri-colour, dewclawed, deworm, home raised with both parents. $300 604-795-6552

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

SEIZED-IMPOUND Vehicle Auction Sat Mar 9th @10:30 am, 231 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, www.allcityauctioneers.com

548

FURNITURE

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

MATTRESSES starting at $99

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950.

Call 604-302-2357

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

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

For Restless or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House?

Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private!

Mortgage Too High & House Won’t Sell? Can’t Make Payments?

We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

604.657.9422

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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, New home w/riverview in Ruskin.

Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

WESTGATE APARTMENTS CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES 2 bdrm-$950 Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Ridge Meadows Hospital Full time caretaker.

MOVE IN INCENTIVES Seniors Discount CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW 778-839-4691

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS 746

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.

RENTALS 750

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

Call 604-467-3944

MAPLE RIDGE 2400s/f furn’d home to share, male/female with 1 other.

Own bedsitting & bathrm, incl all amens. Ns/np. $625. 604-476-1335

MAPLE RIDGE New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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

Close to stores & schools.

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

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

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

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

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com Coquitlam 996sf 2bdrm 2bath strg carpet/wood, prkg cls to Coq Ctr Doug College elem schl NP/NS $1195 Mar 15/Apr1. 604-941-3259 COQUITLAM Penthouse,Lafarge Lake 1400s/f, 2bd, 2bath, 2balc, hi-ceiling, h/wood, pool, gym. Gorgeous!!

Avail now. $2000/mo 604-808-4687

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

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $840 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

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

For further info please contact, John Bowers, 1-250-724-3626 johnbowers@shaw.ca PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

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

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

604.466.8404 (Erik) PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $940 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

PORT COQUITLAM

**2 BDRM APARTMENT** $880.00/mo includes everything **2 BDRM TOWNHOUSES** $975.00/mo plus utilities

3156 Coast Meridian Road

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bedroom suite from $720/mo. Avail immed or April 1st. Richard 604-369-1096

A Safe, all ages community in POCO, close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Great for families with Day Care and After School Care facilities right on the site! Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). No subsidies available. Your gross household income (before deductions) must be between $31,680 and $58,500. You also must be a family of one or more children to qualify.

M.RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm apt. Deck, ldry fac Prkg. ns/np. $650. Avail now 604-937-3534.

If required existing hoists, equipment and inventory are for sale till mid March.

MAPLE RIDGE Cntl 4Bdr 2ba,fresh paint, X-Lrg yrd, lrg cov’d patio, F/P, ns/np. Apr1. $1550. 604-773-3912

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm totally updated; new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $780+utils. 604-307-2241.

Terms of Lease: Negotiable @ $4,500 month plus triple net.

(604)466-5799

Thursday & Friday, MARCH 7 & 8 BETWEEN 11 am - 3 pm Saturday, MARCH 9TH BETWEEN 12 noon - 4 pm & Sunday, March 17th BETWEEN 12 noon - 4 pm

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

MAPLE RIDGE. 22577 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Avail April 1, 2013 currently known as Bowers Automotive Repairs is situated in the downtown core. This 3000 sq ft building boasts six bays, reception area, office and 2 bathrooms.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm hse completely redone. Newer appl & flooring. Garage & shed on property. Lg yard. Nr Golden Ears bridge. Apr 1. $1250. 604-941-2243 / 942-7876

OPEN HOUSE

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking 1 bdrm ~ Avail Now $790/mo

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AVAILABLE NOW

Please call 604-451-6551 to confirm viewing.

AUTO FINANCING

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752

STORAGE

Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

MAPLE RIDGE - Thornhill area. lrg.

1 bdrm. Full bath, on acreage. Walk in closet. Full Tile throughout. Pri. entry & prkg. $875/mo. incls. WIFI, laundry & hydro N/S. Small pet okay. Avail. immed. 604-816-0849

M. RIDGE Clean 5-bdrm home. 3 baths. F/p, bkyrd fncd. $2000. N/p, n/s. Avail. April 1. 1-250-616-7217.

MAPLE RIDGE West. 1 Bdrm lower own w/d, prkg, nr transit. $725.

Quiet N/S, N/P, ref’s, 604-477-1000

The Scrapper

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

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

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite with F/S, D/W, own W/D & full bath. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. Ref’s req’d. $750/mo. Call 778-995-7724.

MAPLE RIDGE Balsam St/134 Ave Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste, priv yrd, cov’d entry, incl hydro,gas, alrm A/C, No pets . N/S. (604)773-3912

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

If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $5500.00 you may be qualified for market rent.

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite in new home, near 240th. Private entry, own lndry. N/P, N/S. $825/mo incl utils. Mar 1. Call 604-970-0431.

778-847-0431

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

RENTS between $880.00 – $1395.00

604.465.7713

MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bdrm plus. Priv. entry/laundry, NS/NP $750/mo incl util. Call: 604-463-1043

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

2 Bedroom Apartments And 2/3 bedroom Townhouses available

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year Rental Moorage Fuel Dock W Onsite Manager

COQUITLAM behind the Vancouver Golf Course. Mar 1st. 1000 sq.ft. immaculate 2 bdrm ste. $1000/mo incl utils/cable, appls & W/D. N/S, N/P. Call 604-939-7745.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/ Maple Ridge

Pitt Meadows Marina

750

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOWNHOUSES

Haney Motor Hotel

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

810

TRANSPORTATION

PITT MEADOWS new 1 bdrm, F/P, D/W, $800/mo incls heat/hydro N/S, n/p, suit single (604)837-2565

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION

1993 Ford Explorer, owned about 8yrs, well maint, pwr everything, runs well. $950. 604-561-0053.

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TWO AWARDS ARE BETTER THAN ARE ONE. TWO AWARDS BETTER THAN ONE.

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Hyundai is proud to announce the Santa Fe and Elantra GT, best in class winners as voted by over 80 journalists at Canada’s biggest automotive awards ceremony, the AJAC Awards. Thank you.

Hyundai is proud to announce the Santa Fe and Elantra GT, best in class winners as voted by over 80 journalists at Canada’s biggest automotive awards ceremony, the AJAC Awards. Thank you.

2013 ELANTRA GT AJAC Best New Small Car (over $21K)

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2013 SANTA FE AJAC Best New SUV (over $35K)

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