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Changes afoot for CSOs RCMP, district assure unarmed officers will not be nixed

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Fatal collision A 33-year-old man died after the go-kart he was driving collided with a pickup truck in east Maple Ridge on Wednesday. See story, p5.

On patrol in downtown Maple Ridge, officer Steve Terrillon stops to speak to a homeless man who he hasn’t seen in weeks.

Hunched over a shopping cart in an alley, the man tells the officer he’s been in hospital with a broken rib.

Weeks earlier, it was Terrillon and a Mountie on routine patrol who had found the man collapsed behind a business. Terrillon pushed the man’s shopping cart to a safe spot where it could be found later.

To Ineke Boekhorst, executive director of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, the care and concern Terrillon showed to the homeless man is just one of the many positive outcomes of the community safety officer program.

See CSO, p9

Not joking about hated HST Province returns to PST and GST on April 1

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

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t’s no joke. The Harmonized Sales Tax will be dead and gone by Monday, when B.C. will return to the Provincial Sales Tax and the federal Goods and Services Tax combination.

The date of passing is April Fool’s Day, and the change back

means that afterwards, only the five-per-cent GST will be charged on restaurant tabs, haircuts or skating lessons, the way it was until July 2010, when the HST was introduced.

The change back can’t come too soon for Wida Samavi, at Britz Hair Studio.

“That was a killer, HST at 12 per cent. That was devastating,” Samavi said from her shop on 224th Street.

Samavi said when the HST came in three years ago, she had to lay off a part-time and full-time hair

stylist, while three or four other hair shops in Maple Ridge closed in the aftermath.

“I’m hoping and praying that it will change.”

Samavi has run the shop for three years and is already trying to open on Sundays, hoping the return of the PST will sustain the extra day.

Business has been tough, she added.

“People are holding back. People don’t have money.”

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Only those businesses that charge the PST have to register for such a number.

For example, a massage therapist or a hair dresser doesn’t need a PST number because they’re not charging provincial tax on their services.

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Leadfoot drivers on Lougheed Area east of 240th Street is trouble zone

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last down the Lougheed at dangerous speeds, and there is a chance you’ll see your ride on a tow hook.

Laws that allow police to impound the vehicles leadfooted drivers have judiciously been put to use.

At a rate of once or twice per month, members of the Ridge Meadows RCMP Traffic Services unit will impound vehicles stopped for excessive speeding – defined by law as being 41 km/h over the speed limit.

In the past year, the time frame from March 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013, they had 18 vehicles impounded.

The year before that it was 24.

Since the laws were put into effect in September 2010, police have had 56 impounded.

Across the province, 16,000 cars have been impounded for excessive speeding, from the time the new law came into effect until the end of February 2013.

RCMP Sgt. Dale Somerville explained that it’s a small percentage of the number of cars stopped for speeding.

The unit of six constables, a corporal and Somerville himself enforces traffic laws from the Pitt River Bridge to 287th Street.

They issue approximately 2,000 speeding tickets each year, and most range from $138 to $196 fines, for being between 20-40 km/h over the speed limit.

Excessive speeding is defined as a vehicle going over 41 km/h over the limit, and those going more than 60 km/h over the limit are in another class.

As soon as a vehicle is going more than 60 km/h over the speed limit, the driver is facing more serious sanctions from police.

“That is a huge risk to the public – you’re putting everyone at risk,” said Somerville.

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RCMP Constable Tom Sparks of Ridge Meadows traffic services checks the speeds of traffic along 256th Street on Wednesday.

41-60 km/h over the limit is $368, and over 60 km/h is $483, in addition to the possibility of having your vehicle impounded for a week.

The driver is responsible for towing and impound fees.

Whether a vehicle is towed or not is the discretion of the officer.

Officers can weigh several factors. For example, a driver doing 41 km/h over the limit in a school zone may face impoundment if there are lots of children and traffic, and he or she is obviously endangering others.

The same speed at 4:30 p.m., when the streets are nearly deserted, may result in a fine and a warning.

Another factor is the driver’s past record, which is acces-

sible in the police cruiser’s computer. The past five years worth of data is available dependably, as well as any criminal convictions prior to that.

“If there’s an officer wavering on a decision, he’s going to use that.”

Somerville said some drivers need to be saved from themselves – the person testing the limits of their new street bike, or the inexperienced driver roaring around in a five-litre muscle car.

“I have the tool to take away his means to kill himself or someone else,” Somerville said.

The trouble spot in the region is the area from 240 to 287 streets along the Lougheed Highway.

“People think it’s a freeway,

and it’s not a freeway,” he said.

Government once considered increasing the limit on the route, but with traffic volume growing and new traffic lights at 272nd and 280th streets, the limit will stay at 80 km/h.

Somerville stressed the priority areas of enforcement are impaired driving, distracted

driving and seatbelt use.

And when doing speed enforcement, police officers have a high level of tolerance – they’re not stopping people on the Lougheed doing 83 km/h instead of the posted 80 km/h, they’re stopping those doing 111 km/h.

With more than two full years of higher fines and

cars impounded, Somerville thinks the most dangerous drivers are starting to get the message to slow down.

ICBC stats show the number of fatal crashes has been dropping, from 366 in B.C. in 2007, to 263 in 2011.

“People realize the power that police have to deal with that aggressive driver.”

Meadow Ridge RCMP Traffic Services Tickets • Impounds for excessive speeding • General speeding infractions • Speeding in a playground • Speeding in a school zone • Driving too fast for conditions • Speeding in a construction zone • Excessive speeding without impound

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A.B.S. BRAKES

Anti-lock brake systems or A.B.S. is standard on most vehicles and like many things to do with cars, most drivers are unaware of their importance or how they work. When you lock up your brakes in an emergency stop situation and your tires skid on the road surface, your brakes are no longer slowing or stopping the vehicle. Hence, the distances from initial brake application to coming to a stop is increased proportionately by skidding. Eliminate the skidding and your stopping distance is reduced dramatically.

ABS brakes were first installed on a mid 1970’s Ford Station Wagon which was built for the express purpose of hauling the family and towing a trailer. The purpose, to reduce the amount of accidents caused by inexperienced driver’s locking up the brakes and skidding out of control. This was a major factor in most trailer towing accidents of that era (still is), with the idea being it’s easier to design safety into the car than teach the weekend warriors how to drive.

Designing this new system of brake control was difficult, making it work in the car in the pre-computer controlled era was not as viable as Ford had hoped. It was an option that was expensive and not well supported at the parts and repair level. The bottom line was not many people chose to spend the extra bucks. But ABS worked and the entire auto industry took note as any safety improvement of significance was a selling feature to be flogged for improved sales.

Along came the microprocessor and it became possible to upgrade the Anti-lock Brake System and monitor and control it electronically. It now met the criteria necessary to install on all vehicles. Today most new vehicles are equipped with a version of A.B.S. brakes and with them are new maintenance and service procedures.

You now have two brake lights which can appear on your dashboard, one red and one yellow in colour. The red one is the same brake warning lite that all vehicles have, the yellow one is the ABS brake warning lite and it marches to a different beat. It never ceases to amaze me, but there are people driving vehicles daily and ignoring the yellow ABS warning light on the dashboard. Anything to do with brakes which are not up to snuff should be repaired yesterday, people, not tomorrow as your life or someone else’s may depend on it.

ABS brakes are designed to stop your vehicle from skidding during an emergency or hard brake application by actually overriding your pedal input and modulating pressure to the brakes. This allows minute pulses to the brakes, much the same as pumping them to avoid lock up, but in a controlled state to produce the most efficient braking application. Its sole purpose, to minimize loss of brake control during an emergency stop.

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Man apologizes for sexual assault on babysitter With time served, Russell Hobson will get sentence of less than two years

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A Maple Ridge man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl who babysat for his family apologized in court Wednesday by acknowledging there was no excuse for his behaviour.

In a letter to the court read by his lawyer, Russell John Hobson wrote he was ashamed of himself.

His victim was present in court to hear the apology.

“I know how wrong this is,” wrote Hobson, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of sexual exploitation.

At a sentencing hearing in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court, Hobson’s lawyer, Lionel Farmer, asked judge Marion Buller Bennett to consider a provincial prison term (anything less than two years) and Hobson probation for his client.

Farmer noted Hobson had accepted responsibility for the crime and acknowledged the harm done.

“He feels like he took a lot of the victim’s life away,” Farmer told the court.

“Looking back, he believes [the relationship] should have never happened.”

A heavy-set man with closely cropped hair and dark circles under his eyes, Hobson has been in custody since he was arrested last May following an investigation by Ridge Meadows RCMP that lasted more than a year.

He was charged with sexual interference, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, and sexual assault with a weapon.

He entered a guilty plea on the first day of his trial in October.

The other charges will most likely be stayed.

Hobson is accused of assaulting the girl over a period of four years.

Hobson’s sexual relationship began in 2001, when the girl was 14. He was 33 then.

The relationship continued until she turned 18.

Hobson is already a registered sex offender because he was convicted of another sexual assault last April on Vancouver Island. Crown has requested he be registered as a sex offender for life.

Hobson will be given a two-for-one credit for the nine months he’s spent in custody.

Crown prosecutor Richard Browning agreed a provincial sentence of 18 months to two years would be appropriate in Hobson’s case.

He also requested a court order forbidding Hobson from having any contact with the victim and her family.

Judge Bhuller Bennett is set to sentence Hobson next week.

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World economic events have people spending more carefully and saving, he adds.

“We should be saving money. We can’t always be spending.”

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“A lot of people aren’t going to be collecting the PST from the government.”

Many people are confused over that point.

“If you’re a business, yes, you need a GST number and the GST number is the same as your HST. You don’t need to re-apply [for a new GST number]. But you need to remember to change the [GST] tax from 12 [per cent] to five. “That’s the big thing,” she said.

“I find that there’s some confusion on that.”

Halpin added that the PST is a one-time only tax, charged at the retail level.

The HST, however, was charged at multiple points as value was added to products, with businesses able to claim input tax credits.

“I’m just so disappointed it’s going back.

It’s ridiculous. Ninetyfive per cent of my clients did not want to convert back. It’s just crazy.”

Halpin said previously that business owners no longer will be able to claim the entire 12-percent tax paid for renting their premises and instead can only claim five per cent GST. When it comes to vehicle and equipment leases, businesses

no longer can claim a 12-per-cent HST input tax credit. This will decrease to a five-per-cent GST credit.

From a business point of view, Halpin said the single tax HST was simpler, adding the government at one point announced it would be reducing it to 10 per cent.

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Corisa Bell led the Fight HST charge in Maple Ridge. That led to the mail-in referendum in summer 2011, which defeated the tax.

The victorious return of the PST will be celebrated with former premier and Fight HST leader Bill Vander Zalm this Sunday in Victoria.

Bell still thinks it was the right thing to do.

“I absolutely do. Small businesses are just so thankful,” she said.

“It seems like everybody is happy. The point of this is that people spoke. Our voices were heard … “ People are starting to realize that they can organize and speak out and that their voices matter in decisions, she added.

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Bite or bark?

A Maple Ridge man is suing RCMP after he was bitten by a police dog.

He was chasing a man police were pursuing, for stealing a car, near his downtown home when it happened.

The bite left a deep scar.

Bill Evanow wasn’t going to sue Canada’s national police force, at first, but then found out that someone is bitten by a police dog in B.C. once every two days.

In his case, he was just trying to help; wrong place, wrong time.

Still, the statistics are startling, as can be the damage, as Mr. Evanow knows. RCMP offered him a $20,000 settlement, but for him, the lawsuit isn’t about money.

In B.C., there have been 400 cases involving police dog bites in the past two years.

Some police forces in B.C. – Saanich, New Westminster, Delta – are now training their police dogs to be less aggressive – to bark and hold, not just bite outright.

Police dogs are currently classified as an intermediate weapon, as Tasers used to be.

Mr. Evanow’s lawyer wants dogs to be deployed only as a special tool, as a default weapon.

Regardless, police use them instead of guns, which is a good thing.

Does training them to be less aggressive make them less effective?

The province formed a group in January to review police dog practices and develop provincial standards.

Whatever the outcome, police dogs and their handlers shouldn’t face any more risk than already exists for them.

Could a moment’s hesitation put them in more danger, giving a pursuant an extra second to pull a knife or a gun?

Keep in mind who would be running from police.

And, obviously, the police dogs are busy.

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Getting word out about local food “The American cowboy: An endangered species.”

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t’s the headline on a poster in the window of a pottery shop in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Every month 10,000 ranches go out of production. It’s the home security issue nobody Along the Fraser Jack Emberly talks about.”

Karla watches me copy the lines on the back of her card. She says America can’t afford to lose arable land. “But, it’s happening everywhere. Ranches and farms are being sold for housing and malls. People don’t realize where our food comes from.”

“In B.C.,” I tell her, “there’s a battle between those who want Walmarts on farmland, and those fighting to preserve it for food production.”

“You Canadians are smarter,” says Karla.

“We depend on produce from California’s Central Valley through the winter,” I reply.

“But more folks are talking about saving farmland for sustainable agriculture. Where I live – Maple Ridge – we have a vibrant farmer’s market, and community gardens.”

Back home, I witness another positive step, the public announcement of a logo to identify locally grown foods and businesses that support them. The brand, called True North Fraser, is a colorful image of farmer’s fields with a mountainous background. It’s a collaborative effort by Port Coquitlam,

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Several local food producers displayed the icon at the logo’s official launch.

Dr. Kent Mullinex of Kwantlen Polytechnic University was there. He called the symbol a big step towards local food sustainability, and an investment that could add billions to the local economy.

“We have an opportunity to create a regional food system sector that captures a significant portion of the $5.5 billion Lower Mainland market,” said Mullinex, “creates jobs, provides opportunity for small business development, and contributes to the social vitality of our communities.”

Emma Davison, of Golden Ears Cheesecrafters, agrees. This fledgling family business has already distinguished itself as a finalist – Brie and havarti – in the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, which will rate 250 producers nationwide this year.

“That was a real surprise for us,” says Davison. “We were up against huge cheese makers.”

Davison says the True North Fraser Brand will help people associate with local products. But, “the logo won’t do it by itself.”

Davison hopes local Tourism B.C. offices will help businesses and the community get the word out.

“It’s a team effort,” she says.

Getting the word out about local food production and the people behind it is the focus of Cheers for the Planet, the CEED Centre’s fundraiser (tickets 604-463-2229) at Meadowridge School, April 27. The event will showcase regional farmers, restaurants, small breweries, and several award-winning cottage wineries in the Lower Mainland.

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CEED’s past-president Janet Amsden recently toured the wineries. “The vintners put great care into their vineyards and farms.

Many use organic, natural and sustainable practices. We want to tell their story at Cheers.”

Big Feast Restaurant owner-chef Mike Mulcahy hasn’t decided what he’ll prepare for Cheers, but “it will be something meatbased, and something vegan.”

As much as possible, says Mike, what goes into the food samples from Big Feast will be “local, artisan – from small batch producers – or organic,” a focus that lines up with the Mulcahy philosophy.

“We want to support the local economy, to make sure the local food movement is stronger. The amount of farming that’s around us here is a hidden gem.”

Karla, from Scottsdale, would be impressed. Food security is a major concern for her, especially as the Colorado River – the major source of water for agriculture, dries up. Mead Lake, the reservoir at the head of the system is dropping. In four years, the water in Hoover Dam won’t be sufficient to generate electricity for the slots in Las Vegas.

California, another victim, is taking farms out of production – no water. A crisis looms.

In Canada last year, inflation was two per cent, but the cost of fruit and vegetables rose 28 per cent. That makes growing some of your own a timely idea.

That’s one goal of the local Senior’s Network as it prepares an “intergenerational garden” on a municipal lot on Edge Street.

The project is funded by United Way to promote health and well-being in seniors.

See Emberly, p7

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online comments The real problem • Sean Orcutt: Re: Hypocritical (mapleridgenews.com).

Kudos to Leigha Watson for calling it as it is (in my opinion). Her first sentence really sums it up. For years, the district has stayed out of the debate, largely driven by Tyler Ducharme. The district should have kept on keeping out of it. Now it has opened up a huge can of worms. The CEED Centre does so many good things for this area that they cannot all be easily listed. I hope Mr. Ducharme is equally as tenacious in his activism when it comes to Coun. Al Hogarth’s problem property and the ‘real’ problems in our city.

‘We’re connecting dots’ Emberly from p6

“We want to bring seniors and students – Eric Langton and St. Patrick’s schools – together as garden friends,” says coordinator, Heather Treleaven.

Bed construction is this weekend. To volunteer, call Sue at 604-873-8915.

“We’ve come a long way,” notes Eileen Dwillies, of the Farmer’s Market.

Look for Eileen’s True North Fraser poster at Cheers, and her gazpacho soup made with local onions and peppers.

“We’re in a very good place in history,” concludes agriculture committee member, Craig Speirs.

“A lot of people have created a framework for food security here. We’re connecting the dots, and the dots are willing to be connected.”

Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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Editor, The News: Re: Biggest strategic error ever (Letters, March 27).

Most socialists, such as Dave Rush, who wrote to claim that we are running out of oil and need to solve this problem with better public transit, have little understanding of reality.

First, we are not running out of oil as a finite resource. The free market will not let this happen.

Here is some basic economics: if oil supply decreases, then the price will go up; when the price goes up, then alternatives are found.

A simple example is food packaging.

Many foods used to be in tins. As the price of metal went up, producers put food in plastic. And now that plastic is becoming more expensive, you find more food being packaged in paper cartons.

In the same way, if gas is becoming more expensive, people will buy electric cars – which are now too expensive.

The implication that spending $3.5 billion for the new Port Mann Bridge is wasteful is a narrow socialist view. This system saves a lot of fuel by getting rid of stalled traffic and allows for efficient transportation of goods. We need a good road system.

The evergreen transit plan of $1.5 billion for a short distance is more costly per mile, and this does not do a lot for

The new Port Mann Bridge allows for efficient transportation of goods. solving transportation costs and efficiencies. A balance of both systems is best.

To suggest that a simple solution is to just build a better rapid transit system is very simplistic. The cost would really burden future generations. We already subsidize the transit system with billions of dollars. Transit is being subsi-

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dized heavily by non-users.The transit system is constantly looking at more ways to subsidize it even more. Recently they were talking about putting extra taxes on homeowners.

At least the Port Mann being fully paid off with tolls paid by users.

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Notice of Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will be meeting in the Blaney Room at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. on April 8, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.

The Parcel Tax Review Panel, in accordance with Section 205 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003 C.26, Part 7. Div. 4, will consider and deal with additions, deletions and changes to the Parcel Tax Assessment Roll.

The Review Panel shall hear complaints and may review and/or amend the Parcel Tax Assessment Roll as to the following: a) An error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll b) An error or omission respecting the inclusion of parcel c) An error or omission respecting the taxable area of frontage of a parcel d) An exemption having been improperly allowed or disallowed In accordance with the Community Charter, the Review Panel will only address appeals filed by the person who owns a parcel included on the parcel tax roll and only in relation to that person’s own property. In order to be considered for review, appeals must be filed in writing with the Municipal Collector by 4:00 p.m. April 4, 2013.

The Parcel Tax Roll is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.

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Request for Proposal RFP-PL13-11 OPERATE PUBLIC SKATE DROP-IN AND SKATE LESSON PROGRAMS 2013-2016 The District of Maple Ridge on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows collectively known as the “Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission” invites proposals from interested, experienced and qualified service providers to operate public skate drop-in and skate lesson programs at two (2) locations: Pitt Meadows Arenas located at 11435 Bonson Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V2Y 1R8 Planet Ice located at 23588 105th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1B8 All details for this Request for Proposal are available for download from the bcbid website at: www.bcbid.ca.

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Public Notice This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter.

The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge is selling the property identified as PID: 011-537-108; Lot 6 Except: Parcel “A” (Reference Plan 2100) Block 1 District Lot 398 Group 1 NWD Plan 155 (outlined in black on the plan shown below) situated at the northeast corner of the intersection at 223 Street and River Road (shown as Fraser Street and Front Street, respectively).

The property will be consolidated with adjacent properties as part of a residential development. The parcel will be sold to Falcon Homes Ltd. for an amount of $18,200.00

RCMP examine the go-kart after the collision on 256th Street Wednesday.

Public Notice This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter.

The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge is selling a 198.1 m2 portion of the property identified as PID: 027-349-772; Parcel A Section 20 Township 12 NWD Plan BCP34253 Except Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP36787 situated at 22708 Brown Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C. and marked Block B and Block C on the Reference Plan shown below.

That portion of property will be consolidated with adjacent properties as part of a residential development. The parcel will be sold to Perpetual Success Enterprises Group Ltd. for an amount of $90,000.00

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Man killed in go-kart crash Collided with truck on 256th Street

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Any enquiries may be directed to: Ron Riach Property & Risk Manager The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Phone: 604- 467-7315 E-mail: rriach@mapleridge.ca Dated this 22nd day of March, 2013

Any enquiries may be directed to: Ron Riach - Property & Risk Manager The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Phone: 604- 467-7315 E-mail: rriach@mapleridge.ca Dated this 25th day of March, 2013 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

A man is dead after the go-kart he was driving collided with a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon in east Maple Ridge.

The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on 256th Street at 124th Avenue.

Ridge Meadows RCMP Sgt. Dale Somerville said the truck was traveling north on 256th Street, while the go-kart was going along 124th Avenue.

The go-kart may have come out into traffic, he added.

It slammed into the side of the pickup truck.

RCMP shut down the street to investigate and interviewed several witnesses.

Police are trying to determine whether the driver failed to stop at the intersection.

The go-kart driver, a 33-year-old man, died from injuries before reaching the hospital.

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That’s the result of a new online poll conducted by Insights West.

It found 72 per cent of respondents support new funding sources for the troubled transportation authority, which needs billions of dollars to launch rapid transit expansions and maintain the existing system.

About half of those supporters want new cash sources balanced with some service cuts as well, while just 12 per cent opposed any new funding and say TransLink should simply make cuts.

“I am shocked at the number of people who are actually open to new funding options,” Insights West president Steve Mossop said, adding the results undercut the perception of near-universal public opposition to more money for TransLink.

“They’re not particularly happy with the options in front of them on how they’re to be charged, but that’s pretty common when you’re talking about taxation.”

Those polled were asked if they support raising existing transit fares, property taxes or fuel taxes, or adding new tools like a vehicle levy, a regional carbon tax, new road or bridge tolls, or a dedicated

regional sales tax recently proposed by mayors.

The option that scored best with 37 per cent support was raising transit fares, although backing was lopsided, with regular transit users strongly opposed.

But a close and “surprising” second, according to Mossop, was road and bridge tolls, with 36 per cent support and a much more balanced response from both frequent and infrequent transit users.

“Out of all the evils, this is the one that seems to have the broadest support,” he said. “On the list of bad things, it’s the least bad.”

Mossop said he believes initial anger about the tolling of the Port Mann Bridge is fading fast as drivers get used to the new reality.

And he said the results give more ammunition to Metro Vancouver mayors, who want the province to allow comprehensive road pricing – adding small road tolls everywhere instead of just tolling certain bridges.

The option with the third most support was an annual vehicle levy, at 33 per cent, followed by a regional carbon tax at 26 per cent.

The most unpopular source is the mayors’ proposal to add a new sales tax within Metro Vancouver of up to 0.5 per cent – 79 per cent of those polled opposed that idea.

Also unpopular is any increase in property taxes or the gas tax, with opposition at 75 per cent and 74 per cent respectively.

Mayors want the next provincial

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The poll surveyed 838 Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley adults in early March. For a full results breakdown see www.insightswest. com.

Truckers prefer new bridge Building a new bridge, not another tunnel, looks like the best bet to replace the aging and congested George Massey Tunnel, according to Lower Mainland truckers.

B.C. Trucking Association president Louise Yako said her board leans in favour of the bridge solution because it would end two major restrictions for cargo haulers.

Trucks aren’t allowed to haul dangerous goods through the tunnel below the Fraser River, forcing those shipments to drive far out of their way over a different bridge, adding to unnecessary traffic and emissions, and increasing the risk of a hazardous cargo accident along the way.

Oversized loads are also banned from the tube.

“A bridge would address both of those deficiencies that the tunnel currently has,” Yako said.

The provincial transportation ministry recently unveiled five options for the future of the 54-yearold Massey Tunnel, although it has announced no estimate of costs or strategy to pay for it.

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Maple Ridge This Month APRIL 2013 SPOTLIGHT ON: The 2013 Chipping Program A Great Alternative To Burning Spring Chipping Information We know it may be hard to believe, but Spring is here! Folks will soon be tidying up their yards and gardens in preparation for all that nice weather coming our way. In partnership with the District, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society administers the Spring and Fall Brush Chipping Program for Maple Ridge residents. The Chipping program is a great alternative to burning brush, and the Maple Ridge Fire Department strongly encourages citizens to take advantage of this program to keep our air clean and community safe.

Tuesday, April 2 for Maple Ridge residents who live WEST of 224 Street Monday, April 15 for Maple Ridge residents who live EAST of 224 Street.

Tuesday, April 9 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Tuesday, April 16 6:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Monday, April 22 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, April 23 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers

Items placed at the curb not covered by the program or excess volume of material will not be picked up. No late set-outs or oversized piles will be accepted!

For more information, phone Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545, or click on “Residents-Services-Brush Chipping” at the District of Maple Ridge website at www.mapleridge.ca.

INFORMED: Burning Issues Maple Ridge Backyard Burning – April 15 to May 15 “Backyard Fire” is an outdoor fire where garden refuse such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property are burned for the purpose of disposal due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

Before you burn, please consider the Brush Chipping Program. For more information call the Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org.

If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply: • Urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning.

• Rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse from April 15 to May 15 with a permit

April 2013 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Monday, April 8 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers

The program includes pick up and disposal of tree & shrub branches up to a total volume of 3 cubic metres (3 feet x 3 feet x 9 feet). Branches may be up to 150mm (6 inches) in diameter. No construction waste, building materials, stumps, leaves, vines such as blackberries, bamboo, root balls, or household waste will be permitted.

Place your branches at the roadside adjacent to your property by the set-out deadline for your area. The set-out deadlines are:

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if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.

• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for noncompliance.

• Permits are $25.00 and are available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall No. 1 or the Municipal Hall, Finance Department.

To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department at 604-463-5880 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday or visit the Fire Department’s website at www.fire.mapleridge.ca to view the rules and regulations of a fire permit. Thank you for doing your part to maintain a fire safe community.

Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page.

Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the bottom left of the home page.

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INFORMED: Easter Weekend Hours Municipal Hall: Good Friday, Friday April 6, Closed Easter Monday, Monday April 9, Closed Leisure Centre: Good Friday, March 29, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, March 30, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm Sunday, March 31, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Easter Monday, April 1, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Greg Moore Youth Recreation Centre: Regular Hours Open from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Fire Hall No. 1 Administrative Office: Good Friday, Friday March 29, Closed Easter Monday, Monday April 1, Closed

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Ridge Meadows Recycling is taking the lead in organizing this year’s Celebrate Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 20 from 10am – 2pm at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre and Memorial Peace Park. This year, the Earth Day Planning Committee is Partnering with the ARTS and has many, many exciting plans in store. “Recycled” favourites from last year include the Freecycle, Storytime Corner with the Maple Ridge Library, and HUB’s “Cycle Recycle” Free Bike Draw. Application forms are now available on our website for any local “green” groups, organizations, schools, and businesses who want to be a part of the Earth Day Celebrations. For more information on these and so much more, visit www.rmrecycling.org

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Pilot project creates jobs for developmentally disabled workers ‘Maple Ridge has a good track record’

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

After nearly losing their jobs at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Centre, developmentally disabled people in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows may have their pick of jobs.

A pilot project next month will try to find ways of generating jobs by hiring an employee to coordinate the project and create a plan to create employment.

Getting people together to create a plan and set some local targets, contacting employers and profiling those who already hire those with disabilities, will be other tasks.

“There will be some direct outreach to employers to educate them about the questions they have about hiring an adult with a developmental disability,” said David Hurford, with Community Living B.C. “There’s a lot of data to support the benefits of hiring adults with developmental disabilities in all types of jobs.”

But many employers already know and are hiring those with disabilities, Hurford said.

“Safeway is one of the big employers.” Tim Horton’s is another big one across the country, he added. The pilot program will also look at what types of services there are that actually help people find jobs.

Dufford said workers are in all kinds of jobs, including CLBC. “The sky’s the limit.

We wouldn’t want to put any limits on it.”

He said that businesses that have disabled workers on hand helps with employee retention. “There are some numbers coming out.”

Once the first year is passed, Community Living BC will take it to another region and say, “Here’s how it worked.”

Dufford said there’s a good track record of success in Maple Ridge which can be built on, compared to some regions which haven’t

done any such work.

In 2011, 29 developmentally disabled workers at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot almost lost their jobs after CLBC said it wouldn’t renew the contact.

But the $270,000 funding for the program was restored and the program later extended. That should continue on. “So I think we’ve really locked them in and given them some certainty for the future,” Hurford said.

Hurford said the jobs are only for people who want a bit more independence and have said they want to work. It’s only for people who are able and want to work.

Of the 15,000 people in B.C. on disability benefits, about 2,200 currently are working.

Improvements have been made to allow those working to keep more of the money they’re making in addition to the benefits.

The goal of the Community Action Employment Plan, released earlier this month, forms the base of the pilot project.

The pilot project includes Burnaby, New Westminster and Tri Cities.

“So the pilots are really focused on regions that have a really good track record,” as opposed to some areas that have no experience.

Vancouver Island and the Cariboo are the two other locations for the pilot project.

“More people with developmental disabilities are telling us they want to work, “ CLBC CEO Doug Wollard said in a release.

He added that the CLBC Community Action Employment Plan released earlier this month is a provincewide initiative and that the consultation process that led up to it confirmed that, much of the work needs to happen locally.

“The local pilots we are undertaking will build on a strong local track record of success and become models for other B.C. communities in the coming years.”

In 2011, 29 developmentally disabled workers at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot almost lost their jobs after CLBC said it wouldn’t renew the contact.

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Services at each location begin at 10 a.m.

The general theme is “Meet Me at the Cross,” and the specific theme for this year is “For Us.” Jesus Christ sacrificed everything for us; for you, for me, for everyone.

Much prayer and planning has gone into this year’s Good Friday interchurch services because pastoral leaders in this community believe that God desires that his name be lifted up as he draws all people to himself.

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This study is one of several guiding the IPCC’s formulation of upcoming reports, the next being about the physical science behind climate change, due in September 2013.

Allen values the work of the IPCC. “It is important to have an international body that is trying to be as objective as it can be,” she said.

Any scientific climate change debate is about whether the cause is man-made as a result of carbon emissions, or part of a natural weather cycle.

“The signs are there – things are definitely changing,” she said.

In Ground Water and Climate Change , Allen and several other international scientists explain how several human-driven factors, if not rectified, will combine with climate change to significantly reduce usable groundwater availability for agriculture globally.

The authors note that inadequate groundwater supply records and mathematical models for predicting climate change and associated sea-levelrise make it impossible to forecast groundwater’s long-range fate globally.

“Over-pumping of groundwater for irrigation is mining dry the world’s ancient Pleistocene-age, ice-sheet-fed aquifers and, ironically, at the same time increasing sea-level rise, which we haven’t factored into current estimations of the rise,” says Allen.

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Simon Fraser University professor Diana Allen recently co-authored a new paper about how climate changes impacts on the world’s groundwater.

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Split the cost of a limo or take Mom or Dad’s car. Renting a limousine is considered a tradition, so teens who must have a limo can split the cost with as many friends as possible to save some money. If a limo is beyond your budget, you can have just as much fun without the limo by borrowing Mom and Dad’s car.

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You are invited! Save the dates: Sunday March 31 Easter Brunch Sunday April 21 Parkinson’s Tea Sunday May 12 Mother’s Day Brunch The week of June 2-8 Seniors Week

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We are hosting a special tea, 100% of the donations will go to the Parkinson’s Society.

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Seven billionth tree Steve Thomson, B.C. minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations, plants a western pine, the symbolic seven-billionth tree in B.C., at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge last week, commemorating the United Nations International Day of the Forests.

“This tree recognizes a great collaboration between the province and the university and research in terms of innovation and looking for developing and improving species of trees so that they are more adaptable in this climate,” Thomson said.

The western pine species had suffered from disease now grows well in the province.

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Allen said B.C. dragged its feet on groundwater protection, finally getting regulations in 2004.

When she moved to B.C. from Ontario, she was outspoken about the lack of regulation.

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Cressey selling second development with amenities on penthouse level

Top-floor amenity space a new trend Traditionally, the topmost floors of a high-rise are set aside for the penthouses, allowing those with a larger budget to purchase the best views in the building. Cressey is giving that view to all of its residents by placing two floors of amenities space on the top floors of its upcoming MThree development.

“MThree will be the tallest building in Coquitlam at 48 storeys,” says Cressey’s Hani Lammam. “You can see ocean essentially.”

The top two floors of the building will be made almost entirely of glass, and will hold a fitness facility, musical practice rooms, lounge and outdoor barbecue space, among other things.

There will still be penthouse-style homes in the development.

Cressey has tried this experiment before, at their recent Southeast False Creek development, James.

“It was wildly successful,” Lammam says. “People can host parties and gatherings in the space. It gives them a bit more space to entertain.”

James also includes an outdoor space, secure children’s play area and community garden plots on its roof.

“This kind of space draws people there,” Lammam says.

For more information about MThree, visit www.liveatmthree.com or call 604-472-9555.

Life on the river

Riverfront living at Richmond’s Parc Riviera

By Kerry Vital

Richmond is known as the Island City By Nature, and nowhere is this more evident than at Parc Riviera, in scenic North Richmond.

“This is a waterfront location with a ton of green space,” says sales and marketing director Dave Bauman. “The dyke trail is right in your front yard.”

Along with the dyke, there is five acres of park and green space right in Parc Riviera, as well as family picnic areas and playgrounds for the kids.

There is also a large clubhouse on-site with a lap pool, hot tub, fitness centre, lounge and a 5,500-square-foot daycare facility. There are plans in the works for a restaurant and retail space in the future.

“People love the life on the river,” Bauman says. “It’s hard to beat that.”

In order to maximize the views from every home, the buildings will be constructed in a stepped design from four to six storeys.

bridge, Bauman says. This makes for an easy commute for those working outside of Richmond. The Vancouver International Airport is easily accessible, as well as the Knight Street bridge and East-West Connector/Highway 91. Shopping is less than five minutes away, along with dining and elementary and secondary education at one of Richmond’s excellent schools.

If you’re in the mood for some exercise beyond the dyke, the Richmond Olympic Oval and Cambie Community Centre are just minutes away by car.

“This is a master-planned community that offers a great value,” Bauman says.

The first phase is currently selling.

Homes start at the mid-$200,000s for a condo and low $400,000s for a townhome. For more information, visit www.parcriviera.com or call 604-231-5900.

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This is a master-planned community that offers a great value,” says sales and marketing director Dave Bauman.

The two- and three-bedroom homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans are spacious and open, with nine-foot ceilings and chic hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining areas. There will be outdoor space for every home, including an oversized balcony with granite tile flooring.

The modern kitchens feature quartz countertops complemented by a glass tile backsplash, under-cabinet LED lighting and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas cooktop. Select homes will include a convenient breakfast bar as well.

The bathrooms are luxurious and relaxing, with their own quartz countertops and a full-height imported porcelain shower surround with polished accents. A soaker tub from Maax is also included in the bathroom, along with large-format imported porcelain tile flooring.

Parc Riviera will be located just two minutes from the Oak Street

Submitted photos

Parc Riviera is currently selling its first phase, encompassing more than 200 homes. Eventually, the development will hold over 1,000 homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans.

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he Swedes are a resourceful people – I mean, who else could morph the invention of dynamite into the Nobel peace prize, sell boxy economy vehicles called Volvos in the early 1970s, when Detroit was flogging nothing but sleek muscle cars, market that annoyGardening ing earworm music by ABBA across the globe, Mike Lascelle remake the humble Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) into the haute couture of jam, and turn their vast forests into boxed IKEA stick furniture that you have to put together yourself, thus saving themselves the labor.

Sweden was also home to the first botanist proper, Carl Linnaeus (1701-1778), the man who gave us our often confusing Latin-based plant (and animal) classification system.

So when you go to your local garden centre looking for japonica, a botanical reference that means ‘from Japan’ and includes hundreds of different species (Camellia japonica, Pieris japonica, Kerria japonica and so on), I blame none other than the illustrious Mr. Linnaeus for the confusion.

That being said, there’s a lot that can be learned from a botanical name proper, which is made up of two names, the first specifying genus and the second indicating species.

For the most part, Latin was the language of choice because it was widely used in the scientific community at the time and was

Camellia japonica ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ and Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’. understood universally across the known world.

Of course, there are always exceptions, and plants named after people (usually famous botanists or plant explorers) is one of them – which is why we have Forsythia (William Forsyth), Heuchera (Heinrich von Heucher), Viburnum davidii (Pere Armand David), Euonymus fortunei (Robert Fortune) and, yes, even Linnaea borealis (Carl Linnaeus).

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Then there’s the question of Latin grammar, which can render a reference to ‘white’ as albus (masculine), alba (feminine) or album (neutral) – so you will just have to get used to these subtle variations – other references to flower or foliage colour include nigra (black), atropurpurea (dark purple), glauca (blue or covered with a white waxy bloom), rosea (red or pink), and lutea (yellow).

Then there’s the most controversial topic

of all – how to pronounce these names properly – and I have to admit that I have been corrected (both rightly and wrongly) on more than one occasion.

The problem is that even well-trained gardeners don’t stick to the proper rules, but tend to go with the flow of their horticultural peers.

Take the Latin name for maple for instance, which is Acer – most of us pronounce it as ay-ser, while proper Latin calls for a hard ‘k’ and a pronunciation of a-ker.

But who am I to argue with the experts.

The name of a plant can even tell you a lot about its form, take leaf shape, for instance, which is often referred to in the second name that defines species. You have undulata (wavy-edged), dentata (toothed), serrata (finely toothed), pinnata (divided into leaflets), cordata (heart-shaped) and crenata (scalloped).

Then there are names that simply apply to the aesthetics, such as formosa, which just means ‘beautiful’.

Of course, it is no easy feat to memorize all the plant names, and it seems that as soon as you have got most of them committed to that biological computer that we call the mind, they go and change the name again. You can blame that on modern genetics, as the old means of classifying plants visually is simply being bettered by modern science.

In either case, just make sure not to ask for ‘just japonica’ the next time you visit your local garden centre.

Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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An unlikely power lifting champion Yoga instructor wins a national title five months after taking up sport as a new challenge

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hat kind of fitness regimen should a trainer put together for a tiny, middle-aged woman who is a former Ironman triathlon competitor and yoga instructor?

If you’re Adam Francilia, you go for something out of the realm of her experience.

Power lifting.

Francilia said people too often pigeonhole themselves to one kind of training. Instead, he wanted her to train for the West Coast regional powerlifting championships in Richmond in February. It was

October 2012.

“If you trust me, change course, and I can train you,” he told her.

Mira Slapinski, 53, has done six Ironman triathlons, but a training session bike accident in 2000 left her with a broken pelvis.

In the healing process, she started yoga, and eventually became a qualified instructor.

She has recently trained Ironman competitors, and in doing some of the events started to rekindle her romance with that sport.

“It was like I had never left it,” she said.

Francilia’s suggestion to go in a completely different direction caught her off guard, but she decided to give it a go.

“I love his training, and he’s a great coach,” she said.

As her coach suspected, Slapinski threw herself into power lifting.

It was a whole new way of exercising for her. Deadlifts, squats and bench press are the competition events. Sessions would involved only one or two repetitions of straining against stubbornly heavy weights, followed by four minutes of rest, and then the next veinpopping, eye-bulging attempt.

“She put in hours and hours of gym time,” said Francilia.

Muscles grew, the number of plates going onto the bars increased, and so did her passion for the sport.

“I’m hooked on it now,” she said.

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Mira Slapinski has dramatically increased the amount of weight in her squats, seen above, and deadlift, at top right.

“It’s physically challenging, but at A week before the meet, she the same time, a lot of it is mental.” squatted 173 lbs.

Ironman typically consists of a She won the Canadian champifour-km swim, 180-km bike ride onships too, two weeks ago. followed by a 42-km run.

She has been a power “Ironman made me relifter for only five months. ally strong,” she said.

Slapinski weighs 103 She has also done a Vilbs, and was able to bench passana, which is a 10-day press 100 lbs, deadlift 225 meditation with no talkand squat 145. ing or even eye contact, Now she has been inthree times. vited to represent Canada “You get a lot of awareat the World Powerlifting ness, and you learn a lot Masters Championships about yourself,” she said. in Orlando at the end of So she was well preSeptember. She won’t be Adam Francilia pared for the mental passing up that experirigours demanded of ence. power lifters.

Francilia has trained hockey During the regionals, she was players, including Winnipeg Jets doing the deadlift event, which captain Andrew Ladd, and Toronto is simply lifting a heavily loaded Maple Leafs goaltender James Rebarbell off the ground, standing imer, whom he flies out to Toronto straight up, with the arms hanging to work with. straight.

But he is still impressed by SlapSlapinski got the weight up to inski, and the intensity with which about thigh level, but struggled to she pushes herself, at an age where stand up straight. She finally got many people have consigned called for a time count violation, themselves to being unfit. but still strained against the weight, “She’s really motivational for a lot until her coach finally told her to of women,” he said. let it go. Her intense effort was the “She’s a firecracker. She’s 100 buzz of the event. miles and hour.”

She won the the masters division Powerlifting is traditionally the at the regionals. domain of barrel-chested men Richmond was also hosting the wearing thick leather belts around national championships, five weeks their waists, pushing stacks of after the regionals, and Slapinski’s plates that actually bend the efforts qualified her. barbell.

Her accomplishments are most But in competition, the lifts are impressive based on Slapinski’s relative to the age and size of the rapid improvement. competitor. That makes it possible She remembers reviewing the for a sprightly yoga instructor to efforts of her rivals. A girl from become a power lifting champion.

Ontario she would compete against “I think it’s a great sport for had squatted 175 pounds. women,” said Slapinski. “It’s great Slapinski was at 120. for bone density, and it’s great “I said, ‘oh God, I could never to have a passion. With proper do that,” she said, and Francilia training and rest, you can achieve admonished her with, “you just got goals that you wouldn’t even think started.” possible.”

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In some ways, it’s like walking – the only cost involved is a pair of good shoes, or in the case of cycling, a reliable bicycle and helmet.

Cycling can be done almost anywhere, at almost any time of the year, and with little outlay of cash.

For those who do not enjoy sports because of the high level of skill required, the lack of opportunity, or perhaps because they don’t enjoy the competitiveness of sport, cycling is a great way to exercise.

Most of us know how to cycle, and once you have learned, you don’t forget.

In Copenhagen, Denmark, more than a third of the population uses a bicycle instead of a car, and there are plans for promoting this trend so that 50 per cent of citizens trade in their car for a bicycle by 2015.

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CLARK, Clayton Lindsay (Clay) 1933 - 2013 We are deeply saddened to announce Clay’s death on Sunday, March 24th at Peace Arch Hospital, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was 79.

Clay was pre-deceased by his parents, father Sandy and mother Alice and also by his younger brother, Grant.

Left to mourn are his three daughters, the two oldest girls, Carolyn (John) and Janice (Paul) and their mother Jane, and his youngest daughter Lindsay (Keith) and her mother Susan. Also left are his four beloved grandchildren, Gillian, Ian, Erin and Madeline.

He leaves his brother Lee and sisters Beryl, Fay, Sandra, Anne (Vic), Sheila (Marvin), 19 nieces and nephews, and many grand nieces and nephews.

Clay was born in Nipawin, Sask., but most of his childhood was spent on Vancouver Island.

After finishing high school he joined the Air Force. The courses he took while in the Force helped launch his lengthy career first as a technician with Canadian Telephone & Supplies, and later as a supervisor with BC Telephone. He retired from BC Tel in 1988 but continued to be active in the telecommunications industry.

In his retirement he enjoyed many games of golf at Swan-e-Set, where he was a member. He was an avid hockey and football fan attending many local games. He played and coached softball throughout most of his life.

Clay loved life and he was most happy attending gatherings with family and friends, where he would be one of the last to leave. He will be missed.

We would like to thank Dr. Gibbings and Dr. Pretty and the hospice nurses for their kind and loving care while Clay was in Peace Arch Hospital.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Clay’s memory to the Hospice or Emergency Ward at Peace Arch Hospital.

The Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on April 6th Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel 11969 - 216th Street.

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Call to apply! 778-388-7287

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604-463-1174

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HELP WANTED

Earn Extra Cash!

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave 40220264 - Evans St, Manor Ave, 216 St, 123 Ave, 124 Ave 40220266 - 122 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40310301 - 117 Ave., 215 St., 216 St., Berry Ave., Darby St., Holly St., River Rd. 40310316 - 115 Ave., 207 St., 207A St., 209 St., Golf Lane, River Rd., Steeves St. 40320350 - 124 Ave., 214 St., Carlton St., Cherry Pl., Laity St. 40320353 - Thornton Ave, Douglas Ave, Laity St, Hardy St, 126 Ave 40320383 - 121 Ave., 122 ave., 214 St., Campbell Ave., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Laity St., McIntyre Crt. 40330334 - Lorne Ave., Ospring St., Princess St., Wanstead St. 40330339 - 116B Ave., 202A St., 202B St., 203 St., Hammond Rd. 40400432 - Docksteader Loop, Docksteader Cir., Forman Dr. 40400437 - Blake Loop (13625–13693), 228 St, 228A St, 228B St

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011030 - Cobblestone Lane, Parkside Walk, Fieldstone Walk, Harris Rd (11620 - 11778 Even Side) 41011032 - Alouette Blvd., Blaney Dr., Blaney Way, Bonson Rd., Tully Cres.

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

I=: C:LH Circulation

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

We are a growing, progressive & well respected transportation company operating a full repair and maintenance facility at our head office in Coquitlam.

Requirements; • Must Be Physically Fit • Communicates well In English • Full Certification

hrfrt@telus.net

or Fax: (1)604.472.2136 HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain fleet of trucks. Hydraulic & welding experience preferred.

Must have valid driver license and own tools.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

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Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Offering Great BeneďŹ ts • Company Vehicle • Over Time • Paid Travel • Support Crews • Top Wages • Health/Dental • Pension • Company Uniforms Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooďŹ ng.ca Visit: www.designrooďŹ ng.ca

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HELP WANTED

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

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HELP WANTED

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778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning. Free Est. (604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today?

Own A Vehicle?

PERSONAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Borrow Up To $25,000

ENTERPRISE PAPER Has an immediate opening on our afternoon shift for an entry level order picker. The successful hire will be willing to learn on the job in a fast paced environment. Pref. will be given to individual who is looking for a career opportunity. (No Part time) Please submit resume to: careers.coquitlam@ enterprisepaper.com

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

Register Today for Groundschool Classes. Pitt Meadows Airport www.icaflightacademy.com

MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER

WAREHOUSE

ELECTRICAL

Get Your Pilots Licence

Golden Eagle Group is looking for full-time MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER. Repair and maintain fleet of agriculture and construction equipment. Ag-equipment experience, heavy-duty equipment license, hydraulics knowledge are an asset.

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(#102055) Bonded

jobs@atlasg.net

Fax resume to: 604-460-0944.

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada.

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

DECADENT RELAXING

We Offer; • Attractive Compensation Package • Signing Bonus Discussed At Interview

COMMERCIAL ROOF / REPAIR FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

DRYWALL

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

604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

SIGNING BONUS!

Ph: 604-465-0169

NOW HIRING Evening Shifts

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FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

FULL BODY SWEDISH MASSAGE *PRIVATE *EUROPEAN From $65 & up. 604.230.4444

or by Fax to: 604-294-5988

✔ Job Security ✔ Great wages ✔ These jobs are in demand! ✔ Small class sizes, hands-on approach to learning ✔ Evenings & weekends also available ✔ Funding may be available

HELP WANTED

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Please email resume to:

in only 38 weeks!

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

CLARK FREIGHTWAYS

Please e-mail resume:

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Your Career Starts Here

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Taping, Spraying & Patching No job too big or small. Del & Kelly 604-505-3826 or 778-318-0173

Email resumes to:

info@weedbusters.ca

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Program starts soon in Maple Ridge!

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Large Strata / Commercial Maintenance Company requires skilled Junior Foreman & General Laborers

Experience is an asset, but we do offer training.

EDUCATION

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

• GENERAL LABORERS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596

HOUSECLEANING * Move- ins / Out * Staging *Inside Windows / Blinds * Organizing Gift Cards for any occasion Call Marie 604-467-1118

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

604-475-7077

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

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-618-6401 Marcel.

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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

•Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

7 Days / Week

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

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

$59.00 Per Ton

M.T. GUTTERS

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

Call 604-781-7031

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

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Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration Free Estimate 18 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

WFencing WDecking WArbours WGates

www.yorkshiretimberwise.ca

604-377-7017 “ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

HOOT & OWL Roof & Drywall Repairs

Rain or shine

MULTI - HOUSEHOLD GARAGE SALE

Snow / Salting Rubbish Removal NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

11818 232nd Street.

Furniture, Small Appliances and More!

www.bcclassified.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

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Gary 604-339-5430

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

CASH FOR Carbodies, Steel, Cast Iron, Tin, Appliances, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless, Rads, Converters, Lead, Christmas Lights, Cans, BX Cable, Aluminum Cable, Extention Cords, Transmissions, Electric Motors, AC Units, Zinc, Ballasts, Starters, Alternators, Nickel, Fin, Batteries, Tec Cable, and Transformers.

CALL FOR TODAY’S PRICES Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm

METAL EXCHANGE 604-467-7878

23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Registered Member of Metal Dealers & Recyclers

www.fvme.com

Cash For Recycling

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

RECYCLE-IT!

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

604-572-3733

TOPSOIL

• • •

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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604.587.5865

SUNDECKS

Woodland Decks

www.recycleitcanada.ca

W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

Recycle your unused items, place a Classified Ad today!

W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245

www.bcclassified.com

Sell your home FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

LiPiteG Time Offer!

ONLY

PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Recycle your unused items, place a classified ad TODAY!

Friday & Saturday March 29th & 30th, 9am-4pm

778-997-9582

CARPENTRY & TILE WORK

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Selection of garden & household items

MAPLE RIDGE

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens

20YRS exp. in tiles, hardwood, bath and kitchen reno’s and more visit www.futuristichomeservices.com or call 604-916-0046

Sat March 30 10am - 4pm 24797 - Mcclure Drive

GARAGE sale at 2310 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam, Saturday, March 30th and Sunday March 31st; 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Furniture, artwork, dishes, clothes and hundreds of more items. No early birds on sale days.

Power Pack…

WARRANTY ON ALL WORK

Dean 604-834-3076

MAPLE RIDGE

with the &laVViÀeG

Yorkshire TimberWise

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

GARAGE SALES

Sell your Home!

Fencing & Allan Block

Fully Insured ~ Free Quotes

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T & K Haulaway

Lawn Care

Home Renovations and New Construction

551

JUNK REMOVAL

DUTCH TOUCH

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES

GREENSKEEPERS Landscape Maintenance & Construction

GARAGE SALES

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

LANDSCAPING

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Ph: 604.465.5376 Cell: 604.318.4514

551

COQUITLAM. GARAGE Sale 130 Mundy St. Sat Mar 30, Sun Mar 31, 10am-3pm

Eastcan Roofing & Siding

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

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

- Power Raking Aerating - Moss Control Fertilizing - Hedges - Pruning

604-476-0075

604-537-4140

25 yrs in roofing industry

Mainland Roofing Ltd.

Green Services Ltd

Weekly Lawn Mowing

INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES

HOME REPAIRS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD. 604-317-4729

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 288

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Specialist in Home Improvement for Seniors

Residential / Commercial

MOVING & STORAGE

$45/Hr

~ FULLY INSURED ~

HOUSE RENO’S

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

604-475-7077

Local & Long Distance

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Monthly Lawn Maintenance

604-465-1311

AFFORDABLE MOVING

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Complete Home Renovations / Improvements. Interior & Exterior.

Call 604-690-3327

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Professional Installation

VECTOR RENO’S

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

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

PLUMBING

Haney Home Improvement

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Prompt Delivery Available

(604)465-1311

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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

604.465.2944

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Plugged drains.

(604)582-1598 or (778)714-2441

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

$

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

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USEDVancouver.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

call 604.575-5555

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 525

UNDER $300

FRIDGE- SUNBEAM - $400: Nearly new.

With warranty.

Asking $300/obo. (604)463-9863

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualification Required!

FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MATTRESSES starting at $99

560

removal done RIGHT!

FOR SALE GRANDFATHER CLOCK

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Fraser View 2 Apartments

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

Doug @ (604)467-9123

PETS FEED & HAY

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

60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

477

PETS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo.

Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619.

Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond.

(604)272-9951

REAL ESTATE Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975.

Langley area. 778-241-5504.

BOXER pups, flashy, males, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree. Boston Terriers, call (604)794-3786

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED 1 Bedroom suites Avail $595/mo incl ht/wtr & cable. NP

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HOMES WANTED

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm $550/mo Incl’s hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

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

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880

Queen Anne Apts.

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

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

POMERANIAN Exotic colour pups ready. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950.

Call 604-302-2357

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SHEFIELD EXPRESS CONVENIENCE STORE Franchise outlet in the new Wal-Mart anchored High Street Mall, Abbotsford.

SHEFIELD & SONS, Haney Place Mall New location by Target (coming soon) X Lottery X Candy X Tobacco

Call 1-800-663-4213 ext 118 www.shefield.com

MAPLE Ridge, 207/Lougheed, Bright 1/bdrm downstairs suite, private entry. Open kitchen/living area.

Laminate floor throughout. Gas f/p, large windows. Backyard. N/S, N/P, no parties. Avail immed. $700/mo incl util. Call Sylvia 604-467-5691 or Roelie 1-250-726-7553.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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

Quiet N/S, N/P, ref’s, 604-477-1000 PORT COQUITLAM N.Side 1 bdrm shared laund, 1prk, suits 1. NS/NP. May1, $800 incl utils. 604-942-7000

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TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Notice of Foreclosure

YOU WORK? YOU DRIVE!

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AUTO FINANCING

Notice is hereby given that Mayfair Self Storage, 20070 Stewart Cres., Maple Ridge, will auction the contents of these lockers to recover outstanding storage costs on April 6, 2013.

If you have bad credit or no credit history, we can get you behind the wheel of a Marv Jones pre-owned vehicle.

Imports, domestic, all makes available – We finance everyone!

Call Marv Jones Honda NOW! 604-465-5464 Ask for Rob Godin 604-356-2303 Rob.godin@marvjoneshonda.com

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778-839-4691

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE Central: 2 bdrm, full bth, inste w/d, carport + ext. storage $950, immed, NP/NS 604-808-6874 PORT MOODY 1 bdrm duplex near walking trails & beach, 2 car pkng, ns/np, avail now. 604-469-2150.

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HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE COURT I

MAPLE RIDGE - 5200 sf house, 4 bdrms, 3 -1/2 bthrms, 2 car carport, extra parking in yard, games rm with wet bar & sauna. $2200/mo + utils & damage dep. (604)463-7116

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M. RIDGE Clean 5 bdrm home. 3 baths. F/P, fncd bkyrd. $1895. N/P, N/S. Apr 1. 1-250-616-7217.

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

Certified Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only.

1 Bdrm. gas F/P. No Pets, Non Smoker

$525 + util’s

(604) 467- 5271

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

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

Maple Ridge. 1 bdrm unit. Country setting. Sml pet ok. Lndry rm. Refs req,avail now. $550. 604-613-1059

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604 467 3401

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