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Eight are charged in $1 million theft ring

R i d g e Me a d ow s RC M P h a s charged six men and two women in relation to the theft of a semi truck and trailer containing $1 million worth of merchandise. The trailer was reported stolen to Hope RCMP on April 29. On May 1 Ridge Meadows RCMP found the burnt out semi on a property on Lougheed Highway. On May 5 police found the semi trailer, which was empty. The Street Enforcement Unit then began to establish surveillance on a suspicious truck as a result of several leads. On May 6 police stopped the truck in the 21500 block of 127 Avenue, arrested five people and recovering some of the stolen property. Police then executed a search warrant on a residence in the 25300 block of 124 Avenue, arrested two more people and recovered more stolen property. Police have charged 23-year-old Jake Knute Soros and 32-year-old Melissa Dawn Benoit with possession of stolen property. Police haven’t released the names of the other accused in the case because they haven’t made their first court appearances yet. “This is a very complex investigation, and since the matter is going forward in the courts, and is still under investigation, we cannot divulge file particulars. We have received calls that have led to the recovery of more of the stolen property, and I would request our citizens to call us should they come across any items that appear abandoned, or are being sold at unbelievable prices,” said Superintendent Dave Walsh. “I would like to publicly thank our community partners who assisted our investigators, who have spent a great deal of their own personal time working on this case. This file clearly illustrates how the RCMP shares information between our detachments, providing policing services to all communities.”

Veteran James Murphy gets a kiss on the cheek from his wife Joan on Tuesday at their Maple Ridge home. Murphy will lay a wreath on Sunday.

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Legion honours end of the war MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@mrtimes.com

unner James Murphy would have wanted to be in Holland on May 8 to celebrate the victory in Europe. He was there in 1995 for the 50th anniversary and in 2005 for the 60th, but this year he watched the ceremonies on his television at home in Maple Ridge. Watching the ceremony, he didn’t see many veterans and the ones who were there were chauffeured. “If I had been there, I would have been marching,” Murphy said. This Sunday, Murphy will join other veterans at the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Victory in Europe, and he will lay a wreath on behalf of the army. The event is at 11:30 a.m. On the day of Victory in Europe, May 8, 1945, Murphy was in Hol-

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land after a tour of duty in Italy. The crowds were jubilant at the Allies’ victory, but the reality of the conditions the Dutch had been living under was shocking. “The crowds of people (were) coming out and shaking our hands,” Murphy said. The Dutch had been starving all winter, as the Germans took any food they could find. “If we had any extra food, we’d give it out to people,” Murphy said. “Sometimes we’d give our own rations.” Shortly after victory was declared, women who had “fraternized” with the Germans were publicly humiliated, Murphy said, and their hair was cut off. Murphy considers himself lucky to have spent three years in the war and to have come out without any injuries. His brother Jerry also served during the war and managed to come out without a

scratch, Murphy said. Murphy volunteered to join the Royal Canadian Artillery on Nov. 11, 1941. He spent three months in basic training in Chatham, Ont., and three months training to become a gunner in Petawawa, Ont., where he trained on a 5.5inch Howitzer field gun. In April, 1942, he was shipped out to England. There he took a truck driving course and was sent to the 1st Canadian Regiment as a driver joining a group called the B echelons. Murphy and the B echelons followed the Canadian troops through Italy, keeping them supplied with rations, mail and stores for the 1st Regiment. His regiment left England in 1943 just around the time of the invasion of Sicily. By the time Murphy got to Italy via Algeria, Sicily had been taken. “The people were good to us,” Murphy said of his experience in Italy.

As the Canadians kept advancing, Murphy and his group followed the troops to the frontline, keeping them supplied with rations and equipment, including the battle of Ortona. Just before the Canadian reached Rome, they were sent to Marseilles, France, then to Belgium and finally to Holland. During the war, soldiers were told when they returned, they would get good jobs, but that wasn’t how things turned out for Murphy. “There was no one there waiting to hire me,” he said. Murphy had met his future wife Joan in England and after the war they married in England. About six months later, Joan was able to sail on the Aquitania to Canada. The couple moved first to Edmonton and eventually settled in Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast. They moved to Maple Ridge about a decade ago.

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Girls get their turn for literacy event MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@mrtimes.com

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district has focused on improving the reading skills of boys during the last few years — but with the second year of the successful event Books for Boys, it has got the girls crying foul. So this week, district librarian Suzanne Hall organized a two-day Books for Girls event for elementary-aged students. “We ran the Books for Boys and the girls let us know — hold on a minute — this is not fair,” Hall said. Teacher-librarians in the school district have been promoting recreational reading so that students learn a love of reading. The district has run Bookfest for years, and district librarian Suzanne Hall said she wanted to expand beyond that. Bookfest challenges students to read certain books from a reading list. Books for Boys has been run for two years allowing boys to talk about the books they love. Some bring in lists of books — others bring in backpacks full of their favourite books. Books for Girls was held on Wednesday and Thursday

afternoon this week at Westview Secondary. Hall along withWestview’s teacher-librarian Dave Sanderson enlisted a group of Grade 12 girls to help them organize the event “because all us teacher-librarians are too old,” Hall said. Part of the afternoon was spent talking about books but there were other activities to keep the girls occupied. Stations set up around the school let the students do crafts, take part in a hip hop session, karaoke, weightlifting and acting, and in the gym the girls could play soccer and hockey. “Book talk” took place in small groups where the girls could tell about their favourite books just like their male counterparts at Books for Boys. Elementary-aged boys in school district 42 have defied research in their reading choices — while research says they like to read non-fiction, the list of favourite books they compiled at the recent Books for Boys event — five pages long — was largely fiction. “I had no idea the list was going to be as long and varied as it was,” Hall said. Also, she added, “The conversations were fabulous.”

mothers. After the first movie was made, teenaged boys started reading the series, and finally it has caught on to elementary aged boys. The only books that boys weren’t reading were those with girly covers. Hall said she has noticed that girls will read anything that boys read, but boys don’t necessarily read everything girls read. One series that didn’t come up on the boys’ list was the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants. Hall said before the Books for Girls event that she didn’t have any predictions on what their list would look like. “I have no idea what they’re going to say,” Hall said. “It’s going to be fascinating to compare to the boys.” Hall said the quality of writing and the plot complexity of literature for youth is “much improved” from what the previous generation was reading. “Children’s literature has come a long way in 20 years,” Hall said. “’Explode’ is not an inaccurate term.” There is also a higher expectation for the amount of books kids are reading. For example, a few decades ago, no one expected a Grade 1 child to be reading a novel, but that is not unusual now, Hall said.

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District librarian Suzanne Hall held a “book talk” with Yennadon students Emily Duchak, Cassidy Madeiros and Nicole Pahnke at the school district’s Books for Girls event. Research into boys’ reading habits showing that boys prefer to read non-fiction “was not borne out by what the boys told me,” Hall said. At this year’s Books for Boys event, the most popular books that boys were reading were the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, 39 Clues series,

Skeleton Creek, Ghost in the Machine, Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and the Bone series. Favourite non-fiction books included the Guinness Book of World Records, Horrible History of the World and 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet.

Favourite action-adventure books included Holes and its sequel Small Steps, Hatchet and Kensuke’s Kingdom. Hall said an entire study could be done on the evolution of who is reading the Twilight series. It began with teenage girls, went on to their younger sisters, then to their

SFU prof gives reluctant testimony in ‘john’ trial AMY STEELE asteele@mrtimes.com

he trial for a Maple Ridge john who is challenging the constitutionality of the communication for the purpose of prostitution law continued this week with a hostile SFU professor taking the stand. Leslie Blais, a construction foreman, was charged with communicating for the purpose of prostitution after a Ridge Meadows RCMP prostitution sting in July 2006. His lawyer Ray Chouinard is arguing that the criminal charge should be repealed because it jeopardizes the safety of sex trade workers and therefore violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Chouinard is arguing that Blais should be acquitted because the law he was charged under is unconstitutional. Criminology professor John Lowman, who is an expert on how sex trade laws affect prostitutes, took the stand for a second time in the trial. Chouinard asked Lowman how removing the communication law would impact the level of violence sex trade workers experience. Lowman refused to answer, stating “I’m here against my will.” He said he was invoking his constitutional right

the distinctions between high, mid titutes. “There is an attitude that if the and low track prostitution. Lowman said about low track prosstreet is a violent place then if a person is prepared to take the risk of titution: “There are a lot of desperworking on the street they deserve ate women who do not have many options and that’s what their prostiwhat they get,” said Lowman. Campbell asked Lowman about tution is about.” In Chouinard’s written argument, the lobbying efforts of concerned he stated that concern for West End and Mount Pleassex trade workers, parant residents who wanted ticularly in the Downtown to get rid of prostitution in Eastside has “dramatically their areas in the early 1908s. “There are a increased” in recent years. She pointed out that the lot of desper“The media attention lobby groups succeeded in given to the ongoing trial of nuisance injunctions, which ate women William Pickton, in addition displaced prostitutes from who do not to the charges filed against certain areas prior to the have many Donald Baker, have shed communication law coming light on the extremely daninto effect. options and gerous conditions facing Campbell also asked if that’s what sex trade workers. Crimiprostitution was a dangertheir prostitu- nalizing communication for ous profession before the tion is about.” the purposes of prostitution communication law came into effect. John Lowman may abate the nuisance problems that Parliament Lowman said there was intended to address with starting to be an awareness (the communication law). of the dangers, including reports about the Green River killer, However, this solution comes at an American serial killer who preyed great expense to the lives (and security) of the most vulnerable members on prostitutes. Campbell asked Lowman if it’s in of our society,” he wrote. “There is no anyone’s interest to have street pros- balance between the interests of the state in preventing nuisance and the titution and he said no. Campbell asked Lowman about rights of sex workers to life, liberty

to freedom of opinion, which he said included his right to refrain from giving his opinion. He also said he had “no opinion which I wish to express” because he hadn’t had the opportunity to prepare expert testimony. However, Lowman did answer other questions. Lowman conducted research on behalf of the Department of Justice after the communication law came into effect in 1985. He said his research found an increase in violence against sex trade workers since the new law came into effect. He added the law hasn’t reduced the number of people involved in prostitution but he said it has given police more power to move prostitutes out of certain areas. Lowman said prostitutes became “less visible” after the law came into effect because they were moved out of residential areas and into more “marginal locations” where predatory and situational violence increased, he said. He described situational violence as non-premeditated violence and predatory violence as violence by someone posing as a john with the intention of attacking a prostitute. Lowman said there are missing women’s police task forces across the country looking into deaths of pros-

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Ridge-raised mom looking for birth mom SUZANNE FOURNIER CanWest News Service

isa Rice wants the lady who gave birth to her to know on this Mother’s Day that she has two lovely granddaughters -- and a daughter who wants to meet her. Rice, who was born on March 1, 1968, admits that as happy as Mother’s Day has been for her since the birth of her girls, it is painful to know she may never know her own mother. This year’s holiday holds further grief for Rice, because although her birth mother has finally issued some crucial background facts about her through the B.C. adoption registry, she also has exercised her right to veto ever meeting Lisa. “It’s very hurtful, because before I went to the adoption registry I had no ill will at all, I really just wanted medical information and to give my birth mother a chance to know me and my family,” said Rice. “Especially once you have your own kids, Mother’s Day becomes very special, but it’s also a day you want to share with your own mother. “I used to look in the newspaper on my birthday and every Mother’s Day to see if my mother had placed an ad, but she never did, so I went to the registry.” Rice’s birth mother gave her some facts, but not the human contact she craved, she says. “Apparently less than five per cent of birth mothers exercise their veto to have any contact with their children, but that’s exactly what mine did.” Both parties to an adoption are entitled to file a “no-contact declaration,” and anyone who violates such a veto can be fined up to $10,000, or even jailed. As of March 10, 2010, there have been 4,833 reunions since the B.C. Children and

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Lisa Rice with her daughters, Madison, 11, and Emma, 9, in her home. Family Development ministry set up the adoption registry, 86 in the last fiscal year alone, according to ministry spokesman Darren Harbord. A total of 6,624 people have used the adoption registry since 1996. Rice, 42, grew up happily in Maple Ridge with “good, supportive” adoptive parents and now runs a family daycare at her home in Langley. She has a loving spouse and two “wonderful” daughters, Madison, 11, and Emma, 9, who held up their own baby photographs for The Province photographer to show their unknown grandmother the part of their lives that she has missed. “I don’t have any health issues and my kids are healthy, but I really would like to have

a complete medical history for ried, had more children whom she has raised and might just them and me,” says Rice. B.C.’s Vital Statistics Agency want to get on with her life. “I get that, but I notes there has been also understand that “a shift in societal things were different attitudes requiring in 1968 when unwed openness and easier “I’d hoped mothers tended to access to [adoption] she would hide away,” says Rice. records.” feel that now “I’d hoped she would Adoptees want to feel that now she can know “their biologishe can tell tell her family that I cal origins and culher family exist.” tural heritage,” the that I exist.” Rice is grateful for a g e n c y s a y s, a n d birth parents want to Lisa Rice the fascinating information her birth be reassured about mother did provide, the “health and well but it only underbeing” of their chilscores her feeling that dren. As well, many her mother shouldn’t adoptees and birth hold on to shame. parents want to S h e n ow k n ow s reconnect and meet that her birth mother travelled in person. Lisa Rice recognizes that her overseas with some girlfriends birth mother may have mar- in 1967 to work in orchards,

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and met the son of an orchard owner. “She was 21, he was 19,” Rice relates. “When she found out she was pregnant, she must not have gotten any support from him, so she went back to Canada. She went to an unwed mothers’ home in North Vancouver.” Her parents thought she was still overseas, says Rice. “She gave birth, gave me up for adoption, and maybe she’s never told a soul.” Rice says she hopes her birth mother will recognize her from The Province story on Mother’s Day and change her mind about never knowing her first child. “It’s a lovely idea, that this young mother is willing to put out information in a posi-

tive way because she wants to know her own mother,” says Karen Madeiros, executive director of the Adoptive Families Association of B.C. “We first heard the often sad stories of adoptees searching for reunions with their birth families in the late 1970s and ‘80s and that’s why the Adoption Act changed in favour of more openness,” says Madeiros, an adoptive mother of two teens. “Now the practice in the adoption community allows for a continuum of openness and we are all making our own relationships.” As for the right to issue a “disclosure veto” or “no-contact declaration,” Madeiros acknowledges that stance can be painful for any party to an adoption. “It’s a really tough decision for a birth mother to make, but adults every day make decisions that impact children. “It’s a sad one in this case, because people have a right to privacy, but the person hurt is the child,” says Madeiros. Details on how to register with the B.C. Adoption Reunion Registr y can be found at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ adoption/reunion. The website notes: “The concept is simple: If you register your name with the registry and the person you are looking for registers with us, we make a match.” The registry also provides a reunion consultant to help those seeking family. However, whether the person sought is a parent, adoptee or sibling, there still must be consent on both sides. The Adoptive Families Association of B.C. -- which is not a placement agency, but does assist the “adoption community” as well as the six licensed agencies who handle adoptions -- can be reached at www.bcadoption.com. Almost 10,000 searches have been done by the adoption registry since 1996.

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But local Liberal MLA has concerns about shop’s message. AMY STEELE asteele@mrtimes.com

AGGS medicinal marijuana dispensary has collected more than 150 signatures on a petition supporting its existence in just a few days, said director Michael Joinson (pictured). The dispensary also now has 35 members. The dispensary opened its doors on May 3 on 224 Street and has been creating headaches for local police and politicians in how to deal with the dispensary, which Joinson said only distributes marijuana to people with Health Canada permission to use it medicinally or to people with a doctor’s letter stating it would alleviate medical symptoms. Health Canada doesn’t give compassionate dispensaries permission to sell marijuana. However, there are three dispensaries in Vancouver, two in Victoria and one in

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Kelowna in operation that haven’t been shut down by police. Joinson met with Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin on Tuesday and was pleased with the meeting. Daykin said staff will provide an update to council on the dispensary at next Monday’s

workshop meeting. At the previous workshop meeting police and bylaw staff told council they were still investigating the legality of the dispensary. “I really have a good feeling we’re going to be able to figure out a design for dispensaries to work in small communities. That’s what we told (Daykin). He’d be the hero, the pioneer who’s finally cleaned up this mess by Health Canada,” said Joinson. H e a l t h C a n a d a allows some people who are allowed to use medicinal marijuana to grow it themselves or to designate someone to grow it for them. That grower can only grow for up to two people. People legally allowed to use medicinal marijuana can also buy it from the government. However, Joinson said many people can’t grow marijuana themselves and they aren’t happy with the qual-

ity of marijuana the government-supplier produces and that’s why dispensaries have appeared. Joinson said he believes more people want to become members of the non-profit society but they are “leery of being in the place if they do decide to close it down.” The location of the dispensary has been controversial because some neighbourhood residents are upset it’s moved in at a time when they’re trying to clean the neighbourhood, which is known for drugs, prostitution and crime, up. Joinson said he wants to be part of that. “We want to help clean it up,” he said. Joinson said Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows MLA Michael Sather recently went on a tour of the dispensary. The TIMES was unable to contact Sather for comment for this story. Meanwhile, Maple Ridge Mission MLA Marc Dalton said he has concerns about it. “I guess number one is I’m concerned about the mixed messages that we may be sending in general to our young people having been a

teacher for many years,” he said. Da l t o n s a i d t h e a n t i smoking campaign has been effective and there’s been a reduction in youth smoking. “Are we sending mixed messages in the area of drug use? I can appreciate that there are people that have medical needs, they’ve achieved the criteria through Health Canada but I am concerned about the message it also sends to our population, to our young people that pot smoking is OK,” said Dalton. “I know this is medical but there’s still a message. My second concern is...is this going to lead to a further expansion (of marijuana usage).” Daykin said he understands the dispensary is trying to help sick people and “it may be a benefit in their situation but there’s legislation in place that makes some of what they’re doing, from my understanding, it doesn’t line up with the laws.”

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The Ridge Meadows RCMP warrants attached to these individuals were outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. If anyone has information on the whereabouts these individuals, call the detachment at 463-6251 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Samantha Erin Phipps Born: April 30, 1982 Wanted for Arson File# 2008-16108

Lora-Lee Sandra Lockhart Born: November 8, 1969 Wanted for Forcible Confinement File# 2009-10547

Michael Robert Kearns Born: January 29, 1983 Wanted for Failing to comply with a Probation Order File# 2009-14478

Brandy Lynn Rosemary Mingo Born: May 17, 1983 Wanted for Failing to comply with a Probation Order File# 2009-15952

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Men in van call out to teen Police are looking for two white males in their 20s or early 30s who were driving a beige or white minivan who called out to a teenage girl. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. on May 12 when she was walking on 122 Avenue near 222 Street in Maple Ridge. The teen called police. The driver had sandycoloured blonde hair, which was gelled and was wearing a white T-shirt. The passenger had a round face, blonde hair and was wearing a black baseball hat.

Tools stolen

Police are investigating a break in and theft of tools at a home in the 24300 block of Dewdney Trunk Road sometime between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on May 10. The thief got into the home through the front door while the owner was doing yard work in the back yard and didn’t see the suspect. “With the nice weather starting up, Ridge Mead-

ows RCMP want to remind our citizens that thieves are constantly watching for this type of opportunity. If you’re going to be in your back yard, remember to secure the front of your residence, and put your home security on during this time,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Inspector Derren Lench.

Gas station robbed

stole some video games from Blockbuster video in the 21600 block of Lougheed Highway after showing staff he had a weapon. A police officer found the man riding his bicycle without a helmet in the downtown core of Maple Ridge on May 11 and was arrested.

Mailboxes targeted

Police caught a 36-yearold Pitt Meadows man who

Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for thieves breaking into mail boxes. The majority of thefts are at the red mail drop boxes in the downtown area but police have also received reports of the brown community mailboxes being broken into. Police are warning the public that such thefts can result in identity theft, fraud and thieves can also try to cash cheques. Police and Canada Post are investigating but are asking the public to call police whenever anyone suspicious is seen around a mailbox.

“The $130 million that was approved by the mayors only puts [TransLink] on life support,” added Bains. “It does not add one single hour of extra service for public transit riders. People were hoping for some good news. It wasn’t here.” TransLink described it differently. Highlighted were all the year’s achievements like an increase of eight million revenue passengers over 2008, the opening of the Canada Line and the toll-supported Golden Ears Bridge. There was also the delivery of 48 new SkyTrain cars and the brand new SeaBus, the

MV Burrard Pacific Breeze on which the meeting was held. It won’t run unless the older SeaBuses need maintenance or there is an emergency. Dur ing the Olympics, TransLink broke its records for ridership with 26 million passengers over 17 days or 1.6 million boardings a day – a 31-per-cent increase over normal ridership. Revenues overall were higher than 2008 but lower than budgeted. With fuel pr ices lower, operating expenses were under-budget, so the overall deficit was $67.3 million, $35.7-million less than budgeted.

Thieves stole lottery tickets, cigarettes and some loose change from a Chevron gas station in the 20500 block of Lougheed Highway on May 11. Police received a call just before 2:30 a.m. The suspect is described as a male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white symbol on it, dark pants, and one white and one black glove. A compact white car was seen the area shortly before the crime occurred.

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RCMP support in freefall CHAD SKELTON CanWest News Service

ublic confidence in the RCMP’s integrity, honesty and professionalism has plummeted among B.C. residents in the past three years, according to surveys commissioned by the force itself. And those same surveys show the RCMP’s reputation for honesty has also taken a beating among the other agencies it works with. Since 2003, the RCMP has been conducting surveys of the public, contract policing clients and “stakeholders” to get feedback about the kind of job it’s doing. Two of the many questions the survey asks are whether “the RCMP is an organization with integrity and honesty” and if “the RCMP demonstrates professionalism in its work.” For years, B.C. residents gave the RCMP high marks, with roughly nine in 10 residents agreeing with both statements. But starting in 2007, the year Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski was Tasered by RCMP members and died, those figures started to drop - and fast. Between 2006 and 2009, the share of B.C. residents who felt the RCMP demonstrated professionalism dropped from 94 per cent to 74 per cent. And those with confidence in the force’s integrity and honesty went from 91 per cent to 69

per cent. The survey found a similar drop among the RCMP’s B.C. “stakeholders” -- a group that includes agencies it works with, such as government departments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Since 2006, the share of B.C. stakeholders who agree the Mounties have integrity and honesty has dropped from 86 per cent to 69 per cent. And confidence in the force’s professionalism has dropped from 86 per cent to 68 per cent. The only B.C. group surveyed not to show a dramatic drop in confidence was the RCMP’s contract policing clients, such as B.C. mayors and councillors. Their view of the force’s honesty and integrity remained flat at 72 per cent. And their opinion of the force’s professionalism went up slightly, from 78 per cent to 87 per cent. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Tim Shields said the force is concerned by the survey results. “If the public doesn’t trust the police, people won’t come forward as witnesses, they won’t participate in investigations, they won’t report crimes,” he said. “Without trust, we cannot do our job.” Asked how the force hopes to turn its image around, Shields pointed to the recent RCMP news conference with Dziekanski’s mother, Zofia Cisowski, announcing a settlement of her lawsuit against the force and changes to the

force’s Taser policies. “We are doing everything we can to demonstrate accountability to the public. And that includes admitting our mistakes publicly ... and an explanation of what we’re doing to correct the problem,” he said. Canwest News obtained the survey data through an access to information request. The RCMP later said it posts the survey data on its website. However, the figures are not displayed prominently on the website and the B.C. figures have not previously been reported. The survey indicates public support for the Mounties is down nationally, too, but not nearly as badly -- dropping from 91 per cent to 81 per cent on the question of honesty and integrity and from 93 per cent to 85 per cent on professionalism. While B.C. residents’ trust in the Mounties appears shaken, the survey showed those who had contact with the force were generally happy with the experience. Nine out of 10 B.C. residents surveyed who had dealings with the RCMP said the person they interacted with acted professionally, was courteous and respectful and treated them fairly. The RCMP’s 2009 public survey, conducted last summer, involved nearly 7,000 people, including about 450 from B.C. With that many respondents, the margin of error for the B.C. figures is plus or minus 4.4 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

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Gangs have a long history

rime goes back a long way. Probably as far back as the first caveman who realized he could pummel his friend with a rock and steal his slice of mastodon steak. Organized crime probably is a little younger. A week or so, maybe. That’s when three cavemen banded together to beat up anyone walking by their cave, and took all their stuff. Human beings are inherently sociable, and a fraction of them are always willing to break the rules to get what they want. Combine those two traits, and you get criminal gangs. What we think of as organized crime didn’t really get started until the medieval era, when smuggling became a big industry. They were probably smuggling wine or wool, not drugs or guns, but the principle is the same. The other thing about ancient organized crime is that the scale could be vast. The Vikings stole entire countries, for example. It’s easy to see how this started. Two frigid Norsemen, standing in a howling gale somewhere near Uppsala, wiping snotsicles off their moustaches. “Hey, Svein?” “Yeah, Leif?” “Is there anywhere warmer we could be right now?” “Ireland is nice, I’m told. They have lots of monasteries stuffed with priceless icons.” “And we’re enormous, terrifying

shotgun blasts to the face and blowing up whole buildings. Many people believed the Black Hand was a single organization, MATTHEW but it was just a crude business CLAXTON plan used by many unconnected Painful gangs. Truth The greatest organized criminals in history were undoubtedly lunatics with massive swords. We the politicians of the 18th and could take all that stuff, and may- 19th century British Empire. No, I’m not kidding. be get ourselves a couple of vacaThe official plan of the governtion homes farther south.” “Good plan. I’ll build a ship ment and the East India Compashaped like a dragon, you round ny was to get as much addictive opium as possible into up 50 unemployed berChina. (This was known serkers.” as free trade.) The ChiThe Vikings invaded QUOTE: nese Empire had made it and conquered parts of “The greatillegal to sell opium since England, Scotland, Ireest organized the 1700s, but that didn’t land, and France. criminals in bother the British. Sure, Vikings would They wanted to make take your stuff and kill history were money, period, so Chiyou, maybe even take undoubtably na was forced to open over your country. But the politiits doors to the world’s they were up front about cians of the greatest drug dealers. it. 18th and They fought two wars in Later, organized crimithe mid-1800s to force 19th cennals hid in shadows. China to bow to the presIn the late 1800s, a tury.” sure of the drug sellers. scheme known as the England was the world’s B l a c k Ha n d b e c a m e first narco-terrorist state. widespread among ItalOf course, the British and othian gangs in the United States. The victim — usually a reason- er westerners weren’t complete ably prosperous Italian immi- hypocrites. Opium was freely available in grant — got a letter marked with the hand, and a threat: pay up, or the west, too, including in children’s cough medication, until else. The thing about it that made the early 20th century. As for future organized crime, I the Black Hand so terrifying was that the gangs using the scheme predict black market head-swap operations and chop shops for backed up their threats. Favourite methods included our flying cars can’t be far away.

Branch 88 of the Royal Canadian Legion has organized an event this Sunday to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The end of the war in Europe was a celebration that made Canada winning the gold medal in hockey look like a funeral. On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., there will be a service at the local branch at Brown Avenue and 224 Street, including a colour party and representatives from cadet groups. We encourage the entire community to drop by and take part in this event to remember the sacrifices these men and women made to preserve our freedom. We’d also like to take the time to talk about the Royal Canadian Legion itself. This organization is more than just a social club for veterans. It’s an organization that is doing a lot of good in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. The legion raises a lot of money through a variety of ways, especially the annual Poppy Campaign. This money is used for an array of veteran services. The legion has also built numerous apartment buildings that offer low-cost housing to seniors. Legion members also volunteer for local programs and contribute thousands of dollars each year to a variety of community organizations and programs that benefit youth and senior citizens alike. And lest we forget, there is a legion of members who conduct educational programs throughout the year to remind young people of our history. These programs culminate in the staging of ceremonies in both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows at the local Cenotaphs on Nov. 11 — Remembrance Day. On top of that, the legion is offering 22 bursaries this year worth $1,000 each, which are then given out based on need — they are not academic scholarships. The bursaries are open to everyone and applicants don’t have to have any legion affiliation. The deadline to apply for bursaries is May 15. Application forms are available at the legion office at 12101 224 Street. They are also available from counsellors at all the high schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. We encourage students to look into getting a bursary. And if you receive one, make sure to send back a thank you letter — both for the money and helping to preserve democracy.

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A rewrite of election rules is a very good idea. Several items come to mind and some may already be implemented All councillors should sign a pledge stating their political beliefs. All councillors should offer an oath of office clearly stating their direction in which each sees the path of our community taking for the future. All councillors should declare all monies donated. A l l c o u n c i l l o r s a re t o recuse themselves if any conflict of interest should arise. We need business people at the helm, not labour leaders. Maple Ridge has for decades languished in the backwaters of the Lower Mainland with no development, jobs, shopping and other business opportunities. Did you know business pays 26 per cent of all property taxes but only accounts for seven per cent of the tax roll. Maple Ridge is way off balance as compared to other communities all because of no business development. Did you know farmland needs only to produce $2,500 per acre per year to get the farm tax credit. Maple Ridge is suffering from residential sprawl says Councillor Craig Speirs. Speirs has been on council for more years than I care to count. He has presided over this sprawl. Therefore, Speirs is responsible for the sprawl. This councillor, along with Linda King, are without question responsible for almost all of the negative and introversive votes denying Maple Ridge residents prosperity and local jobs. Speirs and King are also responsible for the high taxes we have seen increase year after year. These councillors vote with their feet. Be assured Speirs and King will vote down the proposed Pelton business park, as they want to keep unproductive farmland in the ALR to grow grass with beautiful open vistas. All people respect land and the use of. However, if land just lays there doing nothing, growing nothing, producing nothing, not a job, not a dollar, not a carrot, nothing. What good is it? Jim Bulpit Maple Ridge

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Re: Politicians want election changes, TIMES, May 7 I am in agreement with creating a level playing field for a number of reasons. It is very difficult for first-time candidates — I was in the 2008 municipal election — to compete against and attract the necessary contributions to get your name known and voters aware of your platform. Secondly, one has to question whether there is a conflict of interest when a candidate, based on contributions from a single corporation or individual, exceeds the spending of the entire group of candidates. To suggest that there is not an obligation here would be stretching the truth just a bit and I don’t believe that anyone contributing such an amount wouldn’t expect some return on his investment. My suggestion would to put a ceiling of $5,000 on all contributions of which a maximum of $2,500 would be allowed from corporations and a total of $2,500 from individuals and also a ceiling of say $500 from any single contributor be they corporate or individual. This amount would easily allow, with each candidate’s personal resources, enough to purchase all necessary signs brochures, etc. to present their platform without anyone having an unfair advantage or leaving a lingering suspicion with voters that politicians can be bought. Grover Telford Maple Ridge

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Re: Pelton plan offers many benefits, TIMES Mailbag, May 11 I also have been a longtime resident of the area, having lived in Pitt Meadows for

46 years. Indeed, both of our communities have changed over the years and our populations have grown a lot. However, what M. Ulriksen fails to realize is that for just that reason the Agricultural Land Reserve was created in 1973 to protect agricultural land from being gobbled up by municipalities as sprawl began working it’s way up the valley. The ALR was created “to preserve B.C.’s agricultural lands for present and future use and to encourage the establishment and maintenance of B.C.’s farms and farming communities.” Groups like ours are fighting to uphold the above vision since most municipalities seem intent on chipping away at the ALR. The thin edge of the wedge M. Ulriksen refers to is, in fact, mentioned in the Agricultural Land Commission guidelines: “A guiding principle is that if the ALR is to be maintained in the long term, it cannot be endlessly eroded by encroachment of non-farm uses and subdivisions or by deleting land from the ALR.” As far as the Pelton proposal is concerned the land and all the parcels surrounding it are viable agricultural land. Unfortunately, due to speculation agricultural land has become expensive to buy for bonafide farmers. We need to find ways to encourage agriculture, but the window dressings mentioned in the Pelton proposal do not promote agriculture. Instead, the proposal fuels speculation and will encourage other exclusion applications. The circumstances that in part necessitated the creation of the ALR may indeed already be starting to come about. The costs of energy from fossil fuels are rising as demand increases and production nears its peak. This and the effects of climate change will make importing

most of our food become less viable. As mentioned in a B.C. Ministr y of Agr iculture report, to be food self-sufficient in the future we would need at least 200,000 more acres of farmland with access to irrigation in addition to what’s already in the ALR. We just can’t afford to take any more land out. Peter Jongbloed Pitt Polder Preservation Society

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Relax on pot I read the article in Tuesday’s TIMES on the police wanting federal approval before taking any action against the pot dispensary. I do agree with this cautious and prudent approach. I have read the different arguments by the mayor and councillors, and lord knows there will be no shortage of debate on this contentious issue. But, let’s take a step back, relax, and take a deep breath (minus the dope, of course). It is not the end of the world. R e m e m b e r, m e d i c i n a l usage of pot has been given approval by the federal government, so as such we need to treat this subject a little differently. There are strong arguments for its usage and the benefits thereof. However, I do agree with Mike Morden’s concern for security in our area, with all of the drug elements lurking about. Good point, Mike, how are we going to insure its safety when it’s operating in our community with all of its history? I’m not too sure on that one. John McKenzie Maple Ridge

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f you’ve ever wondered where your meat is coming from, Saturday is your chance to “Meet the Rancher” at Hopcott Meats. They are looking to educate the public about eating locally and supporting local farming. Following the natural food movement and the so-called 100 mile diet where people only eat food produced within 100 miles of their house, Hopcott Meats offers locally born and raised beef with no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. The event will include several ranchers on hand to answer questions about how they raise their beef. You can also taste Hopcott Meats specialty beef cuts that they’ll be barbecuing at the event. When asked if they’ve ever held an event such as this, Jennifer Foxley from Hopcott Meats says, “No, we’ve

had anniversaries, but nothing like this.” Their business is family owned and operated. Foxley also says, “when people don’t question where their beef is coming from, it could come from Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, etc. and the animal could undergo stress during travel.” When you know where it is coming from, “you can feel better about what you’re eating,” Foxley points out. Some questions you could ask are how healthy the animals are, where they come from and how they are raised. Also, by supporting the local community, you are also minimizing your carbon footprint. Hopcott Meats “Meet the Rancher” Event

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(Above) Debbie and Bob Hopcott of Pitt Meadows also stage a successful corn maze each summer. (Left) Hopcott animals.

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ariety — The Children’s Charity recently donated $25,244 to purchase an Infant Warmer and Resuscitation Unit for use by the maternity department at Ridge Meadows Hospital. “The warmer/resuscitator is a vital piece of equipment used to examine babies after delivery,” said Cindy Bisiker, Patient Care coordinator for the maternity department at RMH. “It is critical to the safe delivery that each labor/ delivery room is equipped with a top-notch unit. Without this very important tool, the pediatrician may miss early signs of stress and distress. This could mean a lifetime of health problems resulting from the trauma of a complicated birth.”

More than 800 babies were born at RMH last year, with that number expected to increase with three OB/ GYNs, two pediatricians, a maternity clinic for GPs who care for pregnant moms, and a growing population of young families in the community. As a Standard of Practice, each labour/delivery room and one of the operating room must have a fully functioning infant warmer/ resuscitator ready to receive the newborn. This table is completely equipped with the resuscitation and investigative tools needed to examine the newborn. Thanks to Variety — The Children’s Charity, the goal of having a modern warmer/ resuscita-

tor for each of the birthing rooms and one for the OR has been achieved. “Speaking on behalf of all the health professionals at RMH, we are extremely grateful for this gift. It has enabled us to purchase this valuable instrument for the OR and we are thrilled with the huge benefits it will offer to newborns in our community,” said Bisiker. “Variety is extremely happy to have provided funding to Ridge Meadows Hospital for such an important piece of equipment which will help newborns get a better start in life. At Variety we believe it is essential to support quality care for all newborns,” said Barbara Hislop, executive director of Variety.

Determining the right compensation for a person injured in an accident is never easy. If the matter goes to court, the trial judge must assess and weigh the testimony of the victim, doctors, “actuarial” experts who give evidence on the victim’s potential future lost income, and other witnesses to arrive at a sum of money that best compensates the injured person for their losses. The task can be even more difficult if the person hasn’t suffered quadriplegia, severe brain damage or other catastrophic injury, but can still work in future despite some residual problems. When figuring out the future lost earnings, the court tries to compensate for the person’s impairment. Even a person who’ll likely earn as much as they could have made if they hadn’t been injured is entitled to some compensation for their impairment. Why? Because for the rest of their life, some occupations will be closed to them, and it’s impossible to say that their impairment won’t harm their income earning ability in future. Consider the case of John Palmer. He was 31 when he was broadsided by another vehicle. His symptoms suggested he suffered a fracture at the base of his skull (often these fractures can’t be seen by an X-ray) in addition to a lot of soreness and bruising, but he didn’t experience any brain damage. Before the accident, he worked as a Safeway clerk and would have earned a total wage/benefit package of $42,000 a year. But while he tried to go back to work after the accident, he couldn’t handle the heavy work. He found a job instead as a stereo installer making $12,000 a year, with the possibility of earning up to $19,000 a year. The trial judge assessed the compensation for his future diminished earning capacity at $494,000. But the BC Court of Appeal reduced that sum to $150,000.

The Court of Appeal said what Palmer proved was that he had lost his capacity to follow the sort of occupation he was doing at the time of the accident. But that didn’t prove that he couldn’t earn as much as before by pursuing some other sort of job. Still, because some jobs would be closed to him in future, he was entitled to something for his diminished earning capacity, which the Court of Appeal said should be $150,000. More recently, the Court of Appeal upheld an amount of $500,000 for diminished earning capacity for Eileen Charles, 22 at the time of her accident. She was a jogger who suffered a head injury when struck by a cab in Vancouver. The trial judge described her permanent head injury as “subtle, something that would not be noticed by a person who met her casually, and yet it restricts or prevents her functioning at the higher level she was once capable of.” While there was still a real possibility she could pursue a master’s degree as originally planned, she probably would no longer be able to advance to a senior management level in her chosen ﬁeld because of the limitations imposed by her brain injury. The trial judge assessed this loss at $500,000, which was upheld on appeal. Figuring out the proper compensation for diminished earning capacity isn’t a precise science. But having a good lawyer will go a long way to helping you receive a fair amount.

This column has been written with the assistance of BTM Lawyers LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Shadrin Brooks of BTM Lawyers LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.

Lawyer Janice Mucalov, author of this article, has written several popular law books and writes about legal affairs for a variety of publications. “You and the Law” is a registered trade-mark. © by Janice Mucalov

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Enamel Cracks Is enamel on teeth perfect? What is it when looked under a microscope? Does it have natural cracks/lamellae? Yes, enamel does naturally have natural cracks or lamellae. Enamel lamellae are natural microscopic faults in the enamel mineralization. Why is it not perfect? That is perfect, just as nature intends it. Can bacteria get through it? Yes, and therefore dental hygiene is so important. A buildup of plaque on the tooth can cause stains if not brushed or cleaned by a hygienist, it can even cause decay when seen by trans illumination, which may need dental correction.

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cast of dozens, including six young thespians from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, are bringing Oklahoma to the Fraser Valley next month. Broadway Bound Performing Arts Studio is presenting Oklahoma! from June 3-6 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. A total of 43 acting students — all between the ages of seven and 18 — will perform a local version of the 1944 Pulitzer PrizeQUOTE: winning “It has a little musical by bit of darkRodgers ness to it but and Hammerstein. it’s got a lot T h e of humour.” original Kimberly Page Broadway production of Oklah o m a ! opened at the St. J a m e s Theater in New York City on May 31, 1943 and ran for 2,212 performances, setting a record for a musical. “It’s a great family show and it’s got a lot of good ensemble work,” said Broadway Bound owner and artistic director Kimberly Page. “There’s something for everyone to do; lots of dancing and singing. It’s just a great show that audiences

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Local actors involved Oklahoma! Include (clockwise from bottom right) Simon Crosby, Maddy Yanko, Elizabeth Crosby, Taylor Kinzel, Tyler Yanko, and Tarina Averill. stuff.” seem to really love.” Page said the students Oklahoma! has been adapted numerous times on had to learn how to speak in southern accents for their film and stage. The most well-known roles, while also putting on recent incarnation is the their dancing shoes. “There’s a lot of dancing,” 1999 TV movie, with Hugh Jackman playing the role of she said. “It’s a very dance-heavy Curly. “It has a little bit of dark- show.” For tickets, visit: www. ness to it but it’s got a lot of humour,” Page said. “And evergreenculturalcentre.ca/ there’s some great cowboy BOX+OFFICE/default.htm.

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ecause of my name and family history I have long been intrigued by the folklore of the forest, the place where Little Red Riding Hood met the wolf, and Hansel and Gretel were imprisoned by the wicked witch. From earliest times, throughout the world, the woods trembled and whispered with the presence of both good and evil spirits. The Dahomey and Yopruba people had to use bells, pepper or disfigurement to prevent Abiku, the evil forest spirit, from taking their babies and sucking the life from them. The trees that came alive for Harry Potter are reminders of Skadegamute, of Micmac legend, who terrified lonely travellers but took on the shapes of trees so humans couldn’t catch them. On Twelfth Night at Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, boys of the region proceed with flaming torches, beating gongs, ringing bells and sounding horns to scare away the evil female spirits, Strudelli and Stratelli. In Somerset in western England, young men who venture into the copses on the desolate moors may meet The One with the White Hands. If she touches their heads, they go mad, her hands on their chests means instant death. Although smoking is not recommended among trees, forest dwellers in Mexico and Central America know Art

◗ Lynton Studio will be hosting the 13th Art in the Park. For the second year running, Meadowridge School,12224 - 240th St., will provide the setting. Lyn

ALAN WOODLAND

Here & There that Chanques, who steal human souls, don’t like the smell of tobacco. Hairy-chested, big-eared Borano, malignant demons of the Amazon, are among the many spirits that have feet pointing backwards. Though it is hard to know whether they are going or coming, if you can knock them down, they find it hard to get up again giving you a rare chance to escape. If you are going to be among trees, it is well to take heed of the tales of guardian spirits. The folklorist, Ruth Tongue, tells that as recently as 1964, Herne the Hunter, guardian of Windsor Great Park near London, was aroused by three youths bent on a night of destruction who found an old, battered horn and blew a blast on it. It wasn’t long before they heard the baying of hounds and though they ran towards the chapel doors, “there was a sound like a whistling arrow through the air and the last of them screamed and fell to his death in the now silent forest.” In the folklore of the Scottish Highlands, hunters who take refuge at night may meet beautiful young wom-

en dressed all in green who hold out their arms and offer to dance with them. The clean white bones of those who danced are found in a clearing the next morning. Romany gypsies tell of a devilish creature named Beng who hides out in the dark woods and forests and attacks humans who disturb him. In Russia, the female spirit, Lesovikha, offers a traveller the choice between becoming rich and having a happy life. Those who choose the happy life have good fortune from then on; the greedy are turned into ashes and left in a small pile at the edge of the forest. Do you detect a moral in some of these? Usually it is we humans who must worry about being deceived or chased by woodland spirits but the Mass maidens of Germany, guardian spirits of the trees, are themselves the prey of Wild Huntsmen who pursue them through the forests on stormy nights. A woodsman who did a favour for an elf-maiden or Wood Wife would receive in return a handful of wood c h i p s. W i s e w o o d s m e n guarded them carefully - as they left the forest the chips turned into gold. Down in the forest something stirred...

ful still-lifes of Jackie Murton will be at the New Creations Art Gallery & Studio. The gallery is situated on the corner of 224th St. and McIntosh in Maple Ridge (behind Jim’s Pizza). Opening Reception on May 8th from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Groups

◗ Overeaters Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in the Alouette Room, Maple Ridge Library. Drop in or call 878-4575 for more information. ◗ MRSS Class of 1980 30-year reunion is being held Aug. 28 at Maple Ridge Equestrian Center - Ranch Bar and Grill. Contact Janice at ajhazell@shaw.ca for more details and to RSVP.

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◗ Katie’s Place animal shelter needs volunteers, particularly cleaners for Fridays and Sundays right now. However, Katie’s Place can accommodate any schedule. Call 463-7917 or e-mail volunteeratkatiesplace@shaw. ca for more information.

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Thomas is inviting artists in all media to submit an application for jurying in the longest-running Lower Mainland outdoor art show and sale north of the Fraser River. She encourages submissions from painters and artists who have different creative art forms: garden art, wood working, handmade silk clothing, native art etc. Application forms are at www.artintheparkmapleridge.com. Tents or canopies are required, show is held rain or shine. This year’s show is June 12-13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Lyn at 462-8380.

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Parsley’s been ignored for far too long

e pass by it all the time in the produce section, but when not being used as a garnish or a minor ingredient, what else can we do with parsley? Parsley is botanically called petroselinum crispum. This is derived from the Greek word petros, meaning stone, as it was often found growing in and around groups of rocks. Today this herb, naturally high in vitamin A and C, is usually available in just two different varieties. Curly leaf parsley is the most common one we see today at the local grocery store, however in some markets, flat leaf Italian

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On Cooking parsley is just as common. The main visual difference between the two is just what the names predict, however flat leaf Italian parsley has more flavour than its curly common counterpart. When parsley is being used for purposes other than garnish, it is usually added as a minor ingredient to characterize a dish with a distinct

Health

◗ Several events have been set up for B.C. Move for Health Day. May 15 Walk to the Market to Celebrate Move for Health Day and enter to wins prizes. Haney Farmer’s Market, Memorial Peace Park – look for the Walk BC, Move for Health representatives and tell them that you Walked to the Market! 9:00am to 2:00pm May 16 Move for Health Day Celebration in South Bonson! Come join us for a Riverfront Walk with Parks & Leisure Services (begins at 11:00), a Yoga class with Kali Yoga (11:45am) or a Drop in Ball Hockey Tournament (12:00pm). All are ages and levels welcome! You can also bring you your old sticks to donate for street hockey in South Bonson. Be sure to join us for a community barbecue put on by our local Kiwanis. For more information contact Hody Ly at (604) 319-3909. Volunteers

◗ Thinking of getting into Health Care? Want to give back to your local hospital? Ridge Meadows Hospital is accepting application forms for their volunteer program until June 11. Orientation is June 26. Call Maureen at 466-7911 for more information or download the application form at www.fraserhealth.ca. Groups

◗ Blue Heron Toastmasters is a brand new club that meets each Thursday

touch of natural herb flavour and a bit of colour. However, there are some recipes that use parsley as a main ingredient, such as pesto. Traditionally pesto is prepared by pureeing fresh basil leaves mainly with olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to form an outstanding pasta sauce, however the basil leaves can be substituted with parsley. This makes the pesto recipe not only more affordable, but also easier to create from scratch all year round, as fresh parsley is more accessible in the markets than fresh basil. I hope you enjoy this reciMay 15

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evening at 7:30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows City Hall. Guests and new members always welcome. Contact Ardine - 460-0660 or Elmer - 838-4301. May 14

◗ A Charity Dance for children ages five to seven to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hammond Church Hall. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. There will be prize give-aways of t-shirts, hats, Mp3 players, water, CDs. Snacks will be available – pop, chips and bottled water are $1 each. Music will be R&B, pop, electro, hip hop, country and much more. DJ Busta Move and special guests DJ Boomka performing live. The event is put on by Feel The Beat Celebration’s Mobile DJ Services. May 14

◗ A mystery table tea will be held at the seniors centre, 12150 - 224 St., from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $2 at the door. Mystery table $1 each purchase of a gift.

◗ The Kanaka Creek PAC will be hosting a kids-only swap meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is an early bird special of $20 for all tables that are booked before March 31; after March 31 the price goes up to $25 a table. If you are interested in purchasing a table contact kcswapmeet@gmail.com to register or for any other questions you may have. May 15

◗ Plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11731 - 194A St., Pitt Meadows. May 15

◗ Garibaldi Art Club has a yard sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church hall, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd. May 15

◗ Spring sale at St. Luke’s, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15

◗ I Love to Dance has a samba lesson from 7-8 p.m. at the seniors centre and dancing from 8 to midnight. Tickets at the door. Singles welcome. Call Ray at 836-7295 or visit www.ilovetodance.ca for more details. May 16

◗ Maple Ridge Choral Society presents its spring concert of Prelude Music by the Westacre Bullfrogs on May 16 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 12145 Laity Street in Maple Ridge.

pe. It is one of our favorites and we make it all the time. Parsley Pesto 2/3 (two thirds) cup roasted, salted cashews 1/2 (one half ) cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 (one half ) cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 l a r g e g a r l i c c l ov e s , peeled Juice of one half lemon 1/2 (one half) tsp salt 1/2 (one half ) tsp fresh cracked pepper 1 bunch fresh curly leaf parsley, large stems removed 1. In a food processor, grind the cashews on high speed for approximately 15 seconds. Tickets are $10 and are available from Gerry at 4630760 or at the door. There will be door prizes and refreshments. May 16

◗ Open Mic (every third Sunday of the month) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Open Door Church at 11391 Dartford St. in Maple Ridge. All ages and levels are welcome to play. Donations for the food bank welcome. Refreshments available. Sign up early at carolynstewart.info@ gmail.com.

2. Continue to process on high speed while slowly adding one quarter cup of the olive oil through the top opening, and then process for another 30 seconds until mixture is almost completely smooth and liquid. 3. Turn off the processor. Add the cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Turn the processor back on and process on high speed while feeding the parsley through the top opening. When all of the parsley has been added, continue to process on high speed while slowly adding the remaining one quarter cup of olive oil.

4. Turn off the processor, scrape down the sides, and process for another 10 to 15 seconds. 5. Toss with hot freshly cooked pasta of your choice, or use in a variety applications such as a pizza or bruscetta topping, or mix it with mayo for a great sandwich spread, or with sour cream for a great veggie dip. Makes approximately 1.5 cups Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Visit him at www.chefdez. com.

RETURN-IT TO WIN-IT EVENT Reap the rewards of returning your empty beverage containers and join us for the Celebration Tour with a special appearance by Return-It Man. Free stuff and great prizes! Haney Bottle Depot Saturday, May 15th, 2010 from 10am-2pm. #2, 22935 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge 604-463-6233 Visit return-it.ca for full details.

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◗ The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Minnekada Regional Park. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Harris and Dewdney to carpool. Call Duanne at 463-8743. May 22

◗ The third annual Maple Ridge Spring Festival will be held at Maple Ridge Park (232nd Street and Fern Crescent) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire community is invited to celebrate spring. Festivities include the traditional ceremonial salmon release by ARMS with the blessing by a Katize Fire Nation elder. Family activities include the bouncy castle, train rides, crafts and the 132 Avenue road sign painting. There will be many vendors with their exhibitions or food. This year features the talent contest “SV Factor” for local musicians and acts who will compete for cash prizes.

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Honour someone special or remember a loved one. The Maple Ridge Community Foundation brings together people who care about the place they call home. We believe in a healthy and vibrant community in which all people have the opportunity to enhance the quality of their lives and the lives of others. Please consider making a gift to your community in honour of a loved one, to celebrate an occasion or to remember someone special. Please include: • Your name and address for tax receipt purposes • Name of the person being honoured • Name and address of the person to notify Mail to: PO Box 370 Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8K9 Thank you for caring

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McINTOSH, Arleigh December 6, 1926 - May 10, 2010

BREWER Mildred Fay

1918 - 2010 It is with great sorrow that the family of Mildred Fay Brewer announces her passing on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Mildred was born on April 29, 1918. She loved to knit, was a great cook and divine baker. She held total devotion to her family and her faith. She was true to God, her family and herself. Mildred was a gracious. loving and giving person and she will be truly missed. Mildred is survived by her 2 daughters: Marilyn (Dennis) Munro, Jen (Ron) Currie; her 2 sons: Dennis (Irma) Brewer, Garry (Maureen) Brewer; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley; 2 grandchildren: Jason and Megan and 1 great grandchild Kaden. A memorial service for Mildred will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Cranbrook. Her Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honour of Mildred may do so to the charity of their choosing. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

In the wee hours of May 10, 2010, after a lengthy illness Arleigh silently slipped away surrounded by her loving family. She is now at peace with the love of her life, Robert who predeceased her June 7/09. Arleigh will be greatly missed by her daughters Lorill, Robbin (Greg), Janice (Kenny); grandchildren Arron, Randi (Wes), Jarret, Emelie, Andrew, Nicole and great-grandson Forrest; dear sister Sharie (Keith), Bea; sister-in-law Edith; nieces Lesley, Silvia and many more much loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Carl and Jennie Weiman and son Scott. Arleigh was born in Edmonton and her family relocated to Vancouver where she met Robert for the first time when she was 10 years old. They were married on Feb 5/49 and celebrated their 60th Anniversary together last year. In 1991 Arleigh and Robert moved to Maple Ridge where she enjoyed the last 20 years surrounded by her family. Mom, you stood by us, behind us and if you had to, in front of us. You and Dad taught us what family really means and we all thank you for showing us how. Arleigh left a legacy of love, laughter and memories behind for her family and friends to treasure always. She will live forever in our hearts. A celebration of Arleigh’s life will be held on Saturday, May 15/10 at 2:00 pm at Burkeview Chapel 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam.

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ESTHETICIANS & HAIR STYLISTS Spa Utopia & Salon is now hiring Estheticians and Hair Stylists for our three locations. We offer commission plus hourly rates on services and retail commission. In addition, we offer performance based increases, advanced educational support and extended health care benefits. Please submit your resume to your choice of location; NORTH VANCOUVER FAX 604-980-3922 diane@spautopia.ca PAN PACIFIC FAX 604-641-1381 beverly.loewen@ spautopia.ca LANGLEY FAX 604-533-8472 amya@spautopia.ca

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CALL CENTRE OPENING in COQUITLAM Hiring Reservation Agents Call centre exp an asset. Must speak fluent English. Flexible shifts; morning and evening shifts available Mon to Fri. Hourly Wage − Plus Bonuses. Call Jennifer • 604-518-7134

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Golden Eagle Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for 50 farm workers to commence work in the first week of July, 2010. Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding berry harvesting & other related duties. Wage: $9.14/hr. Expect to work around 54 hrs per week. Apply by fax: 604-460-0944, att: Sergio. No phone calls please.

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS Needed in Pitt Meadows, $10.25/hr. Day shifts and some weekends, experience an asset. To apply, email resume to: john@hollandia.ca or fax: 604-460-1803

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General Employment

Oak Bay Marine Group is looking for some hard working, experienced fishing guides for the Haida Gwaii in a remote camp setting. All tackle and living expenses are provided for the June - August season. Plus, you get to work in some of the best fishing spots in the world. Guides must have Marine Advanced First Aid, MED Z3, ROC (M) and SVOP. Wages are depending on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-285-2170 or email careers@obmg.com

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Sushiro Japanese Restaurant

in Maple Ridge seeks a F/T Cook. Compl. of sec. school / 3 or more yrs of exp. in cooking, read English & fluency in Korean $17.50 - $19/hr., 40 hr work/wk. Fax: 604-648-8806 or email: michaeljmchoi@hanmail.net

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CERTIFIED GLAZIER (Terrace BC) Start immediately. 2-3 years experience. Excellent benefits. No shifts. Relocation assistance. Contact: Phi Chilibeck 250-563-1555 or fax 250-612-3684 pchilibeck@all-westglass.com www.all-westglass.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Canwest Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Maple Ridge P/T CASH AUDITOR Required

Previous Cash Handling experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate with the right attitude. Must be flexible and willing to work weekends. Apply via email: nm.billyminerpub@shaw.ca

Part Time Cash Auditor

Required Must be able to work weekends. Previous cash handling experience required. Apply via email: niki@missionsprings brewingcompany.com

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ONE DAY ONLY Various Birds, books, used cages, toys info and more. Sunday May 16 10 am - 3pm Kinsman Hall 20178 72nd Ave Langley.

General Employment

24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & experience. Fax 604-953-1236.

Kay 463-9376 (Maple Ridge) Glenda 460-1117 Diane 462-8461 (Pitt Meadows)

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Settle into a few days of rest Sunday to noon Tuesday. Soon, you’re going to be very busy. Woo no one Sunday/Monday – love affairs started then would be short and disappointing, or long and disappointing. Romance is the main theme Tuesday eve to Thursday – and it’s complex! Illusion runs everywhere, almost like an elf; but clear, sober sight alternates. Stick with the latter. The same applies to creative and speculative ventures. Thursday night begins four weeks of travel, paperwork, details, calls, casual contacts and siblings. It starts with a major decision about work, duties.

Cancer June 21-July 22: This is a week of choices, of opposite extremes, and an attempt to reconcile or bring together competing people or ideas. The “poles” involve communications, relationships, ethics, ideas and philosophical (or religious) convictions, law, education or travel. E.g., do you travel to the next town, or to Africa? Attend college or night school? Remain “just friends” or get married? Both choices are valid. But: don’t fall in love before Tuesday dawn, and don’t fall for sexual illusion mid-week. The “casual” breeds partnership; the long, elevated, legal, international point to work luck.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Mysteries & dark attractions give way to understanding and the light of love Thursday night onward. Don’t chase love Sunday to Wednesday: a long-term disappointment lurks. If you break up Wednesday, consider yourself lucky. Despite these dire words, mid-week ﬁnds you actually happy, ﬂirtatious, optimistic and social! (Just forget infatuation.) Sink into rest, solitude and contemplation Thursday night to Saturday: a month of mental expansion, travel, new love and intellectual joy is just beginning. You attract attention, glances Saturday night. But hesitate about love, two more days.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Travel, paperwork, details and casual communications are slated Sunday to Tuesday. Speak carefully – beware of promising something that you have doubts about. Your money interests meet two barriers: one relates to romance, kids, home and family; the other to outside interests, friends, social factors. As the week ages, you might discern that the real problem is not money, but home versus the outside world, kids versus friends, romance versus ﬂirtations, career. Success is yours if you combine them. Rest mid-week. Romance, pleasure bless you Friday/Saturday. A money phase begins!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Keep working hard through Thursday –you could take one last big step in ambitious regions Tuesday to Thursday. (Before Tuesday, work quietly, with naps.) You’ve been somewhat suspicious of others, particularly of potential (or actual) partners for over a decade. This trend will fade away after 2011, but for now – this week – be neither suspicious nor gullible, especially Wednesday. All week, ﬁnancial decisions and choices face you. Choose a long-term outlook, investing, net worth, over “quick money” or mere spending. A month of ﬂirtations, popularity and fun begins Friday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: What had been opportunity turns, late week, into a month of commitment. You’ll either grab an opportunity in a way that binds you, or walk away to seek change. Either works, so follow your instincts. This entire week (and May 23) is ﬁlled with choices between competing roads, people, forces. Until Wednesday eve, much of this involves sex, ﬁnances, health or commitment. Thursday onward, the choices are “lighter” – friends or a lover, a present indulgence or plan for the future? A casual relationship or a profound one? Lover, indulgence, profundity are lucky – to a degree.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Through Thursday, you remain sequestered, tired, contemplative, quiet. But a month of such is ending. Thursday eve into the weekend you can courageously end a situation, relationship or task/burden. This will be followed by a true surge of energy, optimism and effectiveness. This upsurge might not arrive until May 23, because you struggle all this week, right into Saturday night, with a tug-o-war between home-domestic-property-securitykid-related urges and demands, and those calling you away from home, to career, prestige and ambition projects. Maybe this relates to ending something!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Mellow times draw to a close. Still, you’ll like this week. Sunday to noon Tuesday brings popularity, entertainment, ﬂirtations, optimism about your future (and it’s justiﬁed!). Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan mid-week. Scan the horizon to study barriers and how to overcome them. Your energy and charisma rise Thursday night, just as a month of career, ambition, prestige relations and status situations enters. (VIPs favour you to Wednesday.) This week holds both opportunities and challenges in relationships, negotiations and dealings with strangers. You meet someone cheerful.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: At last, a month of hard work, boredom and health concerns ends (well, by Thursday night) – the fresh breeze of opportunity enters! Expect relationship excitement, new vistas & people, contracts & agreements, the possibility of relocation. But this week confronts you with a series of serious choices. Though others have treated you affectionately for the last few weeks, now you have to choose (Sunday/Monday) between affection (relationships generally) and ambition. Then, Tuesday/Wednesday, between affection and security or family. Then, late week, between ambition and home. Ah, well.

May 16 - 22 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A romantic, creative, pleasurable, sports-filled or beauty-oriented phase yields to a month of hard work and health concerns by Thursday night. But a streak of those good things will last into mid-June. (Best if romance, as the planet causing it is Venus.) Relationships, opportunities and fresh vistas confront you Sunday to Tuesday, but results are mixed. Romance with someone you met (or meet) in a group can succeed, so do casual Starbuckstype friendships and intellectual or legal affairs. But forget co-worker romance, and money’s deceptive. Mysteries mid-week. Gentle love late week! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You’re still “confined” to home, domestic and security concerns until Thursday night. Then a month of pleasure, romance, creativity and “winning” arrives! But somehow it comes about through a deep change you make, or it accompanies this change. The smaller the change, perhaps the less of a bang this lucky month ahead will make. (I could be wrong.) The whole week presents a series of challenges or choices. Romance won’t partner with sex, creativity won’t co-operate with money, Sunday to Wednesday. DO NOT begin a love these few days. Late week, money choices. But happiness looms! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Though the weeks ahead bring a slow-down, that’s actually good news, because it ends a rather wasteful spinning of your wheels. A travel, paperwork and errand-filled trend ends Thursday night, and a quiet, deep, meaningful few weeks begin. This week presents many choices. You might face the prospect of ending or deepening a relationship early week: the outcomes are, oddly, so similar that I have no advice except this: don’t start a new love (or any) relationship before Thursday. This night to Saturday brings relationship excitement, new horizons: quiet, sober, secure ones. Hmmm. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,500 down $1,975/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-04

Burnaby

FOR SALE BY OWNER

27021-24th Ave, Aldergrove $718,000

Reduced Price to the Current Assessed Value No Real Estate Fees

Gorgeous 5,300 sq. ft. custom built home with a ﬁnished basement & in-law suite. Open A must see! design,very functional,greatfor entertaining family & friends. Close to all amenities,5 minutes to the USA. Too many features to list! You won’t be disappointed.

usellahome.com ID# 5108 604-626-4122 laws4122@telus.net

5390 FRANCIS ST. BURNABY. Fabulous view Owner built post & beam. Recent appraisal $775,000. Open house Sun. 1-4 Call Ellen 604-506-2905

HOME FOR Sale on South Slope. Awsome Landscaping and house has ben fullly renovated. MUST SEE. www.3827hurst.com

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST Bach, 1 BR & 2BR starting at $650 avail June 1st. Quay Pacific Property Mgmt Ltd 604-521-0876 ext 29

NEW WEST, Sapperton heritage bldg. Bright 2 BR, top flr. Laundry fac. Nr Skytrain & RCH. $995/mo + utils. June 1st. 604-828-5309 POCO 2 BR, 2 level, $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets, Call 604-464-0034.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768 Surrey City Centre NEW Two bedroom condos in the Quattro, S.S.Appliances, granite counter tops, large patio, W&D, gym, playground, sec. prkg & storage, walk to shops & bus & sky train Avail.Now $1100 N/S N/P Call Cindy to View! 604-807-1105 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-34

Surrey

BEST LOCATION IN SURREY Nice House 10923 132 Ave. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath 399k Call Ian McDonald

www.OnTrackRealty.ca

6035

Mobile Homes

SRY, NEWTON. 55+ years old. 2 BR + den. 5 appl. Small pet ok! $38,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6040

Okanagen/ Interior

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000 also: 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel. Owner Financing, 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com

6052

Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6065

Recreation Property

.82 ACRE Lake Front Paradise. Private, park like, bird sanc, boat ramp, updated 2 BR house. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

Dreaming of a New Home?

Check the Real estate section.

To advertise call 604-630-3300

6520

Farms/Acreage

BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm on acreage, Fam room & den, approx 1500sf w/d, d/w, lg sundeck, workshop, pets ok. Lots of pkg. Lease, June 1, $1600. East of Mission. 604-726-1939

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR +office, 2 bath, all appls, ns, np, no drugs, water front, M. Ridge, 604-465-3379 4 BR, 2 bath, yard, M. Ridge. 24054 Dewdney Trunk Rd. nr school/bus, $1200, ns, refs. June 1, 604-327-8044 or 321-8561 COQ/BBY, near Lougheed Mall/ bus/park/skytrain, 5 BR hse, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, f/p. NS, Ref. Avail Jun 1. 604-785-1699 MAIN FLOOR of house for rent. 1250 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath. Your own laundry. Big deck. Newly renovated and very clean. Includes all utilities and cable. 604-466-4210

POCO, Riverwood Gate. 3 BR + den. Gas f/p, 7 appl, large sundeck, double attached garage, f/yard, veggie garden. Near bus, shops & schools. $1800/mo + util. Ns/np. June 1st. 604-762-1900 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M

PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6555

Mobiles/Pads

HIDE-AWAY RV Park has monthly vacancy, full hook-up, pet welcome. Call 604-463-4006

6590

Rooms

BBY, N. Room with sh’d w/d, bath & kitch. Near Lough Mall, SFU & Skytrain. $460/mo incl hydro/cbl/ net. Ns/np. June 1. 604-438-7341

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ, Near Douglas College. 1 BR & own bath. Female only. Family home. $495 incls utls & cable. NS/NP. 778-858-9347

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-35

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ CTR: 1 BR g/l, 900sf, d/w, share w/d. $750 incls ht & hyd, June 1, N/s, Sm dog ok. 941-0369

M/R Furn room, beautiful quiet home, good area. N/P, $550 incl cbl/net wd Nr bus 778-628-4665

M R Rockridge over 900sf, beautiful 1 br incl utils, share wd, ns, np, July 1, $700. 604-476-9960

ROOMS AVAIL in M. Ridge, East & central, np, near bus, utils incl’d, immed. $500 up. 604-970-5706

M. RIDGE, 1 br bsmt suite, own wd, carport entry, fp, patio, np, ns, $900, availnow, 604-319-1993

6595-40

New Westminster

ROOMMATE TO Share Condo, 1Br $500 incls utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. 604-521-1963

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bright bsmt. ste, newly reno’d, sep. entr., shared laund. $680/mo + DD + 1/3 util. Refs. req’d. Avail. June 1 . N/P, N/S. 604-590-1877 or 778-908-6124 1 BR + den, W. Maple Ridge, 2 lvl beautiful garden ste, shared w/d ns $800 incl utils 604-312-6869

MAPLE RIDGE 20199 Wharf St, 1 br g/lvl ste, shr w/d, priv, n/s, n/p. Jun 1. $650. 604-525-5849 MISSION, Kite St. 1 BR, grd/flr. N/s, n/p. Nr hospital. $450/mo incl hydro. Ref. Immed. 604-287-7751

NEW WEST. Bright, clean 2 BR. $750 - $850/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-2107

NEW WEST, Moody Park. 1 BR, upper flr. 550 sf. Large deck. Sh’d laundry. Ns/np. $725/mo incl hydro/cable. Immed. 604-834-8937

BBY 1 St/12 Ave, reno’d 1 BR grd lev, hw flrs, shared w/d, $700 incl utils. N/S & N/P. 604 761-9709

BBY BOUNDARY/49TH, 1 BR bsmt, 850sf, private entry, $725 incls utils & w/d. Avail June 1. N/P & N/S. Call 604-434-7023

NEW WEST, Queensborogh. 2 BR, full bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $950/mo incl hydro/cable. Near Walmart & bus. Available June 1st. 604-520-3398, after 5:30pm

BBY EDMONDS 1 BR g/l, full bath, $675 incl util, no w/d. Avail Now. N/S & N/P. 604-777-2426

NORTHSIDE POCO, newer 1bdrm bsmt, near schools and shopping. include util, available June 1st, $700/mth n/s n/p 604-941- 6843

BBY, EDMONDS. 2 BR, f/bath. Priv w/d. Ns/np. $900 incl hydro. 604-523-6488 or 604-512-4423

POCO Lougheed/Prairie, New 1 BR glv ste, 5 appls, inste w/d, $750 + shrd util/cbl, avail Now, NS/NP, Stan 604-313-8764

BBY HEIGHTS New 1 BR ste, Furn’d/unfurn’d, Avail now. $760 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-657-4014 BBY HGTS 2 BR main flr, $900 incls utils, cable & w/d. Avail Now. N/S, N/P. 604 294-4675 BBY, METROTOWN. New 1 BR, f/bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $800/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-377-8687

BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/Np, No w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl, June 1. 604-522-6773

BBY N, lrg reno’d 2 BR, 1100 sf, lrg deck, nice yrd, nr SFU. $1250 incls utils. Immed. 778-329-5774 BBY NORTH 1 BR, fully furnished, share w/d. Avail iImmed. $725 incls utils. N/S, N/P & Suits 1 person. 604 420-1675 BBY NORTH Newer 1 BR bsmt, full bath, w/d, alarm. $825 incls utils. Avail immed. Great Location. N/S & N/P. 604 970-5475 BBY ROYAL Oak / Rumble. New 1 BR grnd lev ste. $700 Incls utls/cable. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-375-4261

COQ, North Rd. Furnished 1 BR in house. Females only. $475/mo incl util. N/s, N/p. 604-939-6242

BBY SOUTH upper 2 br + den 2,000sf ste, w/d, d/w, lge deck, sec pkng, nr bus/schls/5 mins to Metro Twn. N/S, n/p. $1350 + 1/3 utils. Avail June 1. 604-728-0377

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

COQ, Burke Mtn. 3 BR upper flr. Priv w/d. N/s, pet ok. $1,400/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-908-7231

CENTRAL M Ridge, room in 3 br house, np, big yard $500. All incls, avail NOW. 778-862-3568

COQ CENTRE 3 BR bsmt ste, 3 appls, A/C, prkg, $1250 + sh’d utls. Av now. N/S. 604-649-6668

6595-35

6602

POCO, LOWER Maryhill, 1 BR and den. $625 incls utils, cable, net, shared laundry. 1 small pet ok & n/s. Call 604-945-0333 POCO MARYHILL Bright 2 BR, full bath, utils incls, small pet ok, n/s, $1100, w/d, 604-329-2783

PORT MOODY Newport, Ioco Rd, 3 BR grnd lev, own W/D, f/p, storage, 2 prkg. July 1. $1075 + sh’d utls. NS/NP. 604-461-4712

PT MDY. Bright 1 BR. Gas f/p, priv w/d. $800/mo incls all utils. Absolutely ns/np. 604-936-4815

6605

Townhouses Rent

MAPLE RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. Newly reno’d 3 BR, 2 lvls in family-oriented complex. 3 appl, fenced back yard, carport. $1,250/mo + utils, June 1. Near bus & schools. NS. 778-835-0748 PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851 POCO 2 BR T/H, $815/mo, quitefamily complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034.

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

COQ, Office Space for Rent, $1000/mo, 810sf + mezz, nr Port Mann Bridge. 604-464-7590

Classiﬁeds

You can now place your rental ad online!

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A34 FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 MAPLE RIDGE AND PITT MEADOWS TIMES

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

2 HOUR

Service From Call

1983 KAWASAKI GPZ1100, great condition, classic sportbike. 4 into 1 header, new tires, battery. $3200 OBO. 604-866-9137

9125

Family Owned & Operated

Sports & Imports

2007 SUZUKI SX4-JX h/b, auto, 41k, front wheel drive, options pkg, $7000 Firm. 604-538-9257

9173

Vans

(604) 209-2026

Aarrow Recycling

• Auto • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Domestic

9160

604-551-9022

2000 PONTIAC Montana. Blue/ silver, auto, seats 7, 182,000 km. No accid. $3,995. 604-837-2166

2000 Ford Crown Victoria

604-761-7175

2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. 4 doors, black. Loaded! 73,000 km. 1 owner. Michelins. $9,500 obo. 604-802-5162 or 604-583-4200 2005 CAVALIER 2 door, silver, 61k, lady driven, regular service at dealer. $5,000. 604-888-2453 2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, auto, 4 dr, air Pioneer system 99 K $5900 604-857-5072, 604-751-5860

9135

Parts & Accessories

for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS May 15 - May 21, 2010 Engine (Gas) ............. 149 Transmissions..............$4995 Starters ...................................$1795 Alternators .....................$1795 Radiators ........................$2595 All Bucket Seats.........$1995 All Bench Seats .........$2495 Any Steel Wheel ............ $795 $

1995 TRAVELAIRE Rustler 5th Wheel, 22 ft, exc cond, new awning, light weight, $7900. 604-846-1783 or 604-702-8845

1233332_0514

Call Joseph @ Metro Decor

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

RV CAMPGROUND Membership, 1000 Trails/Naco, $500 + Transfer Fee. 604 888-5301

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

2000 CHEV Silverado 1500, 4x4, black, fully loaded, exc cond, 152K, $8,950 obo. 604-583-0218

2004 FORD 350 LARIAT, Diesel, crew cab, long box, immac, rino, 151k, $23,200. 778-549-7916

9160

Sports & Imports

1990 HONDA Accord EX-R 4 dr auto, 171 K, 1 owner, a/c, p/sunroof, $1950. 604-466-0838

Toll-Free: 1-866-843-8955 9145

2000 ACURA Integra SE Coupe, Silver w/blk lthr Int. 190K, 4 Cyl, 2.2L, sunroof, CD, All records, Exc Cond! $6,500. 604-574-2057 2002 TOYOTA Corolla, 4 dr, 5 sp, 107K, imobilzer, am/fm cd, new tires, $6500 obo, 604-941-5552

Scrap Car Removal

LIVINGSTON JUNK CAR PICK UP Since 1966 No wheels no problem. 604-603-2617

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

FORD Self Contained Camper Van, flush toilet, stove, fridge, alrm, $5000 obo. 576-0256 MAY 13 to 15 - Scottsdale Centre. 120 Street & 72 Ave, Delta. Come to our exhibition & talk to the Delta Police Truck Squad (no enforcement) about your RV, pick-up truck, trailer and piece of equipment – get all the free information to assist with correct licensing. Your equip. could weigh more than your class 5 drivers license allows. An incorrectly licensed truck/vehicle could cost you money in fines and down time. Friendly, free inspection – Sat, May 15 only – 10am to 6pm - bring your equipment to the parking lot (no enforcement). We can even weigh them for you! In celebration of National Police Week!

•Lawn mowing •Hedge trimming •De-mossing Call Grover 604-467-4457

Government Certified for Lawn Treatment.

Custom millwork, kitchens & baths, custom furniture, flooring, crown mouldings, baseboards. Over 25 years experience. Call Luigi 604-790-2540 www.ljfinishing.com

Carpet/Flooring Installation

★★★★★★

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944

Computer Services

8073

Drainage

Garden rototilling, tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.

Call: 778-885-6488

Spring & Summer yard services: lawns, pruning, hedges, great rates... Adam 778-899-4162

8175

Masonry

Cabana Masonry Ltd. Top Quality Masonry Work

Fireplaces, Retaining Walls, Driveways, Patios, Staircases, Stone Facings, Bobcat Service, All Types of Masonry Repairs

604.671.4953 604.594.6007 www.cabanamasonry.com

Cabana Masonry Ltd. Top quality work. Ron 604-671-4953. Visit web www.cabanamasonry.com

8180 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-739-2000

8080

Electrical

www.AbacusElectric.ca Res & comm. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! 778-988-9493. Reg. 97222 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • Fast Reliable Service

Floor Refinishing

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-464-8600 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

Moving & Storage

8185

1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton

From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist

FREE ESTIMATES

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-537-4140

#1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Platinum Maintenance

We put pressure on the dirt not on your pocket. Specializing in Residental & Commercial painting. Also strata & building maintenance. 15 Years Exp. WCB, 2 million liability insurance. Free Est. Scott 778-773-Wash (9274)

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

Accelerate your car buying

604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

To advertise call

604-630-3300

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

Haney Home Improvement

Bathrooms Kitchens Moulding

Drywall Decks Siding

★ PAINTING ★

RENOS & DECKS Bathrooms, basements, int/ext home repair. 604 376 3192

• Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. MILLENIUM 2000 PAINTING & WALLCOVERING LTD. ★Residential/ Commercial/ Strata ★Interior and Exterior ★Competative Rates ★Free Estimate 778-316-9939; 604-715-9551 www.millenium2000painting.ca

ROLL INTO A NEW LOOK Int/Ext, Hourly/Room Rates. quality work. 604-340-6371

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

8250

Roofing

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 Titan Roofing Services Gov’t cert journeymen. 30 yrs exp Solutions to your roofing needs. 604-788-4125 or 778-886-9463

8255

Rubbish Removal

Big Phil’s Rubbish Removal Take your junk away same day. Call for rates 778-892-4515

8305

Sun Decks

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

Free Est.

942-5394

8315 PLUMBERS

ECLIPSE Plumbing & Drains, All repairs. Unplug drains, H/W Tanks, Renos, 778-233-1776 LIC’D PLUMBER, registered & insured. Installations/renos/hw tanks. Good rates! 604-789-3922 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

GJ’s Tree Services ´ Removals ´ Topping ´ Spiral Thinning ´ Pruning ´ Stump Grinding ´ Hedge Trimming Free Estimates ´ Fully Insured/WCB

24 hour Emergency Service

8225

Power Washing

Gabriel (Gabe) J. Czank

604-945-2999

Maple Washing

Exterior Cleaning & Upkeep

Power Washing • Brush Washing Gutter Cleaning • Moss Control Window Cleaning Free Estimate

1-877-888-WASH (9274) Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

POPEYE’S MOVING

Renovations & Home Improvement

604-476-9393

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

Stevie’s Handyman Services No Job too Small, Good Rates Call Stevie 778-997-0337

8240

778-881-6096

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

AFFORDABLE MOVING

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566

792-1221

ABLE HOME SERVICES LTD

L & J Finishing Carpentry For all your woodworking needs

8110 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500, pick up, white, 5 spd, bed liner, mag wheels, V6 only 74ks, a/cared to Sept 2011. $9500. 604-463-6295

Lawn & Garden

QUALITY PROPERTY CARE

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

2003 32’ Cougar by Keystone 5th wheel. In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $20,000. 604.316.1018

8160

Carpentry

8030

COMPUTER REPAIRS 20yrs exp with industrial cert, reas. rates! 604-349-0656, joefixcomputer@gmail.com

Hours: 8:30am-5pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

All Blinds up to 75% Off Best Deal on 2” Fauxwood • Repairs & Cleaning Free Estimates & Installation

8058

THE SCRAPPER CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

Motorhomes/RVs

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Pays $150 minimum

Blinds & Draperies

WINDOW BLINDS SALES & SERVICES

8040

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

Runs perfect, mint interior, a/c, pwr pkg, 124,000 km, 75hp nitrous boost, dual 2.5 exhaust, Posi, very clean. $ 4250 obo. Call 604.316.4342

9522

1993 ROADTREK 190, very good shape, 248,000 km, rear bed, tub with shower, newer 3 way fridge. $8,900. Call 604-534-3155

1999 INTRIGUE GLS, V6, 178,000 km, auto, loaded, 1 owner, no accidents, always garaged, $3,999. 604-534-3435

8020

778-995-0295

We pay up to $300 cash

CALL RICK GOODCHILD

HOME SERVICES

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Chucks Reno’s

Bldg. Maintenance Repairs Bath & Bsmt. Additions & Renos, Pressure Washing Laminate Flrs. & Ceramic Tiles WCB Ins.

604-319-1993

Don’t struggle cutting your grass. Hire a Lawn Care professional. See section 8160 in the Home Services.

THIS SPRING

KEEP YOUR MONEY.

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PLUS $ With ON-THE-ROAD PRICING, all you need to do is choose your vehicle and go.

Purchase for only

†

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2010 FORD RANGER SPORT

$15,999 $0 Plus receive

Offers include 6,000 in price MAINTENANCE*** adjustments and $1,450 Air Tax and Freight. FIRST

up to

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7,000

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2010 FORD F-150 REGULAR CAB XL

$19,499 $0 Plus receive

Offers include 6,000 in price MAINTENANCE*** adjustments and $1,500 Air Tax and Freight. FIRST

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Customer may use the $1,000 as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford Motor Company of Canada, but not both. Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000 offer is deducted. The offer is payable in Canadian dollars and is available to residents of Canada only. Dealer may sell or lease for less. †††Most 2010 Ford vehicles, excluding 2010 Model LCF, F-650 and F-750, come with a 5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Warranty and full Roadside Assistance benefits together with a 5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs first) Safety Restraint Warranty. In addition, on all 2010 Model F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with the diesel engine, the Powertrain Warranty is extended to 5 year/160,000 km (whichever occurs first), which equals the diesel engine warranty. 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On Deck Yong wins two golds at nat’ls

Pitt Meadows resident Yvette Yong won two golds – one in form and patterns and one in sparring – at the recent 2010 Senior National Taekwondo Championships in Edmonton, Alta. As a recent recruit to the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve (HMCS Discovery in Vancouver, Stanley Park), Yong represented the Canadian Forces team at the championships for the first time. She was the only Canadian athlete to win two golds. Now a member of the 2010 Canadian National Team, Yong will represent Canada at the 17th Pan American Taekwondo Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador in October, hoping to earn more points to her Olympic ranking. Only the top two female ranked athletes will have the chance to compete at the 2012 World Olympic Qualifiers for a spot on the 2012 Olympic team.

Water polo gold

The Fraser Valley Water Polo Club won a gold medal at U18 Men’s National Championship held in Halifax from April 29 to May 2. Three members of the team are from Maple Ridge - team captain Cole Wagner as well as Nathan Kotylak and Shaun Lampen. Nathan Kotylak was named to the allstar team and coach Justin Mitchell was named most valuable coach. All three athletes and coach Justin Mitchell are alumni of the Haney Neptunes Water Polo Club.

Adaptive paddling builds confidence PaddleALL adapts its program to fit paddlers’ various needs MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@mrtimes.com

s a group of students from Maple Ridge Secondary with physical and cognitive disabilities makes their way down the hill towards the Pitt Meadows Paddling Club, commodore Rick Hammer’s face lights up — he can see how the group of students are more confident and eager to start paddling than they were last week. A dozen students came out from the Maple Ridge Secondary’s Goals program with their special education assistants for an adaptive paddling session at the paddling club by the Harris Road Bridge on the South Alouette River. The dock is often a “huge obstacle” for people with disabilities, said Emma Visser, head coach of the PaddleALL adaptive paddling program, but on Tuesday, the students walked confidently down it and got into the canoe. “With the physically disabled, we find they’re saying they have complete freedom because you can’t see their disability because they’re in a boat,” Visser said. Visser is doing a degree in

therapeutic recreation which will either lead to working with seniors or with people with disabilities – Visser said she hopes to end up with the latter group. “I love this job — it’s so much fun,” Visser said, adding that she loves to watch people progress and overcome challenges like the dock. Visser went to Florida with the Canadian para-canoe team — a team of paddlers with disabilities — to help them train for Worlds and Nationals. “It’s interesting to see how they go about their daily life,” she said about the experience. As the boat leaves the dock and heads east, Visser said she hopes the paddlers will catch sight of Handsome Harold, a seal that visits the river almost daily. The club has three adapted seats, which cost $500 a piece to have custom built. The adapted seats help people who have problems staying upright get into a canoe and paddle. “We’re willing to adapt our program so you can come no matter what,” Visser said about the PaddleALL program. Visser grew up playing

Chilliwack race track named after Maple Ridge driver Greg Moore

Burrards home opener Sunday

The Western Lacrosse Association’s Maple Ridge Burrards will play their first home game against the Burnaby Lakers at Planet Ice at 6:45 p.m. this Sunday. Before the game, the minor lacrosse association will hold a fundraiser which will include a barbecue and a dunk tank. The senior Burrards will also be signing autographs. For more information on the Burrards, go to www.burrards.ca.

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Paddlers from Maple Ridge Secondary enjoyed the sunshine in a canoe on the South Alouette. soccer, but a few years ago wonderful for cross-train- day and Thursday evenings when the competitive teams she got into a canoe and ing,” Visser said. In addition to the Maple train. has been paddling ever For more information since. In addition to enjoy- Ridge Secondary accessing the “calm and peaceful” ing the PaddleALL program, about the Pitt Meadows Padatmosphere on the water, Westview Secondary is also dling Club and their adappaddling keeps her in good sending a group for six ses- tive paddling — and other — programs, go to www. shape – it’s harder than it sions of paddling. The paddling club also has pmpc.ca. looks, she said. “I absolutely love it – it’s adaptive paddling on Tues-

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In early May, the Chilliwack kart track was renamed in memory of Maple Ridge’s local hero, racing champion, and Indy car driver Greg Moore. It was officially renamed the Greg Moore Raceway. Moore was born in New Westminster, but lived in Maple Ridge, attending Meadowridge School and graduating from Pitt Meadows Secondary School. He was an important part of the local karting commu-

nity and remained dedicated to his community even as as he became an international success. He won the North American Enduro Kart Championships in 1989 and 1990. Moore won 10 out of 12 races in 1995, and he also became the youngest driver to ever win a CART race. He kept his number 99 throughout his career, and the number was later retired by CART as a tribute. Moore was also inducted

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into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in the year 2000. At the ceremony, Moore’s father Ric Moore cut the ribbon that started a parade on the track. Included was an honorary lap, a dedication speech to Ric Moore by Chris Glover who is the club president and an unveiling of the dedication plaque. At the end of the dedication, Ric Moore was driven around the track bearing his son’s name.

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Meadowridge wins silver in local tourney

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Meadowridge’s Zahra Mawani (left) recovers from a fall and chases after Carver Christian’s Stephanie Verseveldt in a game on Wednesday morning. Meadowridge won 3-0.

Meadowridge School took second place at the Greater Vancouver Independent School Athletic Association (GVISAA) girls’ soccer championship on Wednesday. Meadowridge beat Carver Christian 3-0 in the first game of the day. The second match-up was between Southpointe Academy and Waldorf with Waldorf winning 6-0. In the consolation game, Carver beat Southpointe 4-2 with Carving taking third place. The final was between Waldorf and Meadowridge. Waldorf managed to shut Meadowridge out and defeated them 4-0 to take gold. Katlyn Richardson was chosen as Meadowridge’s most valuable player at the tournament.

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◗ “It’s all about Connections” is a support and information group for parents of a child with extra support needs. The next meeting is from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Glenwood Elementary School in Maple Ridge. This month they will be talking about RDSPs (Registered Disability Savings Plans). For more information and to rvsp contact Tracy Hewgill at 467-8700 or tracy.hewgill@ rmacl.org. May 19

◗ Proposed Environmental School Parent Information Session from 7 to 8 p.m. The parent session will provide the opportunity for parents to learn about the environmental school project and to ask questions. The meeting will be held at Yennadon Elementary School at 23347 – 128th Ave. May 19

◗ The executive of the Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission Federal Liberal Association has its fourth and final executive meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library before the June 1st annual general meeting. This meeting will include a discussion of policy resolutions that they will submit to the LPCBC Policy Conference 2010. May 19

◗ Maple Ridge Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Fraserview Community Centre. Speaker: Marilyn Holt. Subject: Pelargoniums. Guest fee $2. Call 465-1223 for info. May 28

◗ Davie Jones Elementary hosts a free carnival, including pony rides, airport kiddie rides, raffles, silent auction, cake walk, face painting, crafts, kids store, and multiple games with prizes. Most games and activities $0.50 a play. The Pitt Meadows Fire Dept, 103.5 QM/FM, as well as M&M Meats will all be on

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◗ The HOMINUM Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Its next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information and location, call Art at 4629813 or Don at 329-9760. May 29

◗ The ANAVETS annual lobsterfest is coming to 22326 North Ave. with entertainment by Pete Bowen’s Wild Card. Tickets are $20. Call 463-6333. May 31

◗ Fraser Valley Rhodo Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Heritage Church, 22279-116th Ave., off the Haney By-Pass. Garth Wedemire will be giving the highlights of the 2009 Everett Rhodo Convention. June 7

◗ The Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on June 7th, 2010 at the Rivers Heritage Centre. The community is invited to attend the meeting and a summer barbeque at 5 p.m. To become a member of ARMS, please contact us at arms@telus.net or by phone 467-6401. All interested voting members must have their dues paid by May 17, 2010. June 10

◗ R.M.S.S. at Pitt Meadows has a Strawberry Tea at 1 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 available in the Senior’s Lounge, 12017

◗ Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is holding their annual fundraiser, Bard at the Bar. Bring your friends and join in at the Maple Ridge Legion. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 and include dinner and first drink, entertainment, dancing and more. Call Kathleen at 466-5526 to reserve your tickets. Pay at the door. French

◗ Canadian Parents for French presents Pre-School Story Time en francais every Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at Eric Langton Elementary school in the Community Hub Room. Every Friday, 10:15 a.m., at the Pitt Meadows Public Library. Quilters

◗ Ridge Meadows Quilters’ Guild welcomes everyone to its meetings, held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at St. Georges Anglican Church at 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge. Caregivers

◗ Caregivers meet at the seniors centre, 12150 - 224 St., every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you are in this kind of position and feel you need support, drop by or call 467-4593. Music

◗ Kanaka Creek ‘open mic/stage’ has a new start and end time. It now takes place every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Coffee #101-24155102nd Ave. (just off 240th/ Lougheed, right at 102nd) and is an acoustic-only evening, open to musicians and audience alike.

Volunteers

◗ The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers. If you love being around horses and enjoy assisting people with special needs the association has a tailor-made volunteer job for you. NFTRA is located in Maple Ridge and needs volunteers to help disabled riders, most of whom are children, receive their unique therapy. Needed are people

to groom, tack, handle the horses and act as support people for riders with disabilities. They provide free training and offer Therapeutic Riding Assistant courses and certification. Check out the website at www.nftra.ca and contact the office at 462-7786 if you have any time to spare.

Walking

◗ The Happy Wanderers Singles Walking Club for those 45 and older meet Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. at the old Pitt Meadows rec hall on Harris Road. E-mail happywanderers45@yahoo.ca or call 4638874.

Health

◗ The bipolar and depression support group meets

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◗ Ridge Meadows Chess Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. at The ACT. Contact Chris at 467-2426 or e-mail cbdickson@telus.net.

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