Burnaby New Westminster Real Estate July 22

Friday, July 22, 2011 NewsLeader A7

As a lifelong resident of New Westminster, it’s a great to see wide range of diverse neighborhoods, all the new shopping opportunities, parks and community events almost every weekend. It’s a great city, but people need ways to get around so they can enjoy everything.

I have a medical condition that means I can’t drive a car. Transit is OK but not perfect, so I’ve found a way to go anywhere I want in the city freely when I want.

I ride a bike.

The rain, the steep hills, carrying groceries and safely getting around on old and new streets means I have a bike with special brakes and a lot of gears for the hills, strong wheels, racks and bags for groceries and the best and strongest frame and tires to handle rough roads, slippery corners and lots of sharp debris on the streets. Building the bike wasn’t cheap.

People sat down and helped me figure it out, built it for me and have been helping maintain it for three years, but I ride at least 30 km each week, so it’s starting to wear out.

I save a lot of money on gas for a car, but a new bike is going to be expensive.

When I had my bike built, I could spend a little extra

because all bikes and service was exempt from PST. It was a good incentive for me to build it safer and stronger for me to get around every day. I got a shock last summer when I had to have some new gears put on the bike—the taxes on the parts and service increased by 120 per cent with the HST. I’m “carbon neutral,” so why is the government charging me so much more to stay that way? I thought the government was supporting alternative transportation?

It’s time for a new bike. I started pricing it but with a 120 per cent increase in taxes, I will have to cut back on some of those safety features I’ve got on my bike now. I could get the old bike fixed, but that would mean the same increase in taxes. I’ve seen none of the decreases in costs of other things promised with the HST, so I haven’t saved any money to put aside to help afford the extras on a new bike.

I’ve sent in my HST ballot, and I’m going to wait until I see the results before I buy my new bike. I’m not the only person who the HST has affected negatively. I would appreciate people voting to extinguish the HST, so that all the people who have to pay more

for many daily services and some goods can afford things better again, and so I can afford to spend those extra dollars on my new bike so I can keep on safely and easily getting around New Westminster.

Ken Wilkinson New Westminster

efit upper income families.

History tells us that fair, prospering societies cannot exist without a thriving middle class and a safety net for those who cannot fend for themselves.

In a democracy, one of the primary tasks of responsible government and journalism is to check and countervail the power of modern corporations.

When big business, government, and various media empires become corruptly entwined, the vital interests of everyday people are undercut, and the downward spiral of inequality and decay begins.

Over 100 years ago, working people and middle class citizens of all political stripes became enraged at the excesses and corruption of big business and its government enablers.

The populist and progressive movements of that era battled long and hard for fair wages, better working conditions, the end of brutal child labour, universal suffrage, free public education, business and financial regulations, electoral reform, and a tax code that shared the burden fairly.

Surely, that great legacy is worth defending and renewing.

Mike Divine New Westminster

this data, a few calculations show that in 2007 the bottom 20 per cent of families received just five per cent of all after-tax/after-transfer income, the middle 60 per cent received 51 per cent, and the top 20 per cent of families received 44 per cent.

Moreover, it’s likely that this inequality has significantly worsened over the past four years—especially in British Columbia.

In the last few decades, federal marginal income tax rates have flattened, regressive consumption taxes like the HST have increased, and in British Columbia, income taxes have substantially decreased for both individuals and businesses.

These tax reductions have greatly benefited big business and upper income families, and yet, it is business that uses our tax-funded infrastructure to make money.

Without the roads, water and sewer systems, energy generation and transmission, public transportation, universal health care, and publicly-financed education system—businesses could hardly exist or remain competitive.

In turn, it’s the big salaries, dividends and capital gains flowing from business that disproportionately ben-

Societies need thriving middle class Recently, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and the Conference Board of Canada came out with studies pointing to growing income inequality in Canada. The CCPA also showed that upper income families now bear a smaller percentage of the overall tax burden than lower and middle income families.

If you google “Indicators of well-being in Canada” and follow the links to “income distribution,” you’ll find income data from 2007 that documents the inequality that has developed over the last few decades.

In 2007 the bottom 20 per cent of Canadian families averaged about $14,000 of after-tax/after-transfer income, the middle 60 per cent about $49,000, and the upper 20 per cent averaged about $127,000. Based on

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Charlene Reaveley, pictured here with her baby Tristan, was just being a Good Samaritan when she assisted some people who had been in a car crash on Feb. 19.

She was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

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Group helps families dealing with loss Fundraiser coming to Queensborough July 30 benefits charity in name of hit-and-run victim and mother of four

By Helen Polychronakos CONTRIBUTOR

Charlene Reaveley and her husband Dan were just being Good Samaritans one night last winter when a careless driver changed everything for their family.

On Feb. 19, the Reaveleys were driving back home from a dinner out when they spotted a stranded motorist. Their friend Kim DeBenedictis and her husband were also in the car. They stopped at the corner of Pitt River Road and Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam, and the Reaveleys stepped out to see if they could help, while DeBenedictis called 911 from the car.

Dan returned to the car to move it out of the middle of the road, and that’s when a driver hit Charlene, killing her instantly, as well as the woman she was helping in the crashed car, Lorraine Cruz, before speeding off.

Dan and DeBenedictis have since created the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society (CRCCS) to help grieving families who have lost a parent.

The Reaveleys’ four children are

aged 2 to 11.

“We started the charity because Charlene was the type of person who went the extra mile for everyone,” said DeBenedictis. “If they didn’t have enough money, she’d buy them extra gifts.”

Faced with raising four children on his own, Dan had to stop working to take care of them, which caused financial pressures, DeBenedictis said.

Though his family helped him pay for grief counselling for his children, not everyone is that lucky, she added. Grieving families need a lot of support, not just financially and emotionally but with day-today tasks as well, she said.

CRCCS aims to help grieving parents who don’t have the time or financial resources to handle the additional pressures when a spouse or co-parent dies.

The charity helps them apply for the insurance and government benefits they’re entitled to, as well as with daily household tasks.

“At the end of the day the parent left to be the sole parent has to do the nurturing and earn the money,” said DeBenedictis. “We help with paperwork. They don’t have to deal with groceries, we drop them off.”

• CRCCS is hosting a fundraiser July 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the H&M Bottle Depot at 18 Duncan St. in Queensborough. People can donate their bottles to the CRCCS, which will be on site selling hotdogs.

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Gorgeous 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 2400 sf character home on large corner lot in Victory Heights with amazing riving, mountain & city views.

This beautiful home features hardwood floors, coved ceilings, gas fp, updated kitchen with maple cabinets & newer appliances, 4 pce bath on main with soaker tub, mostly all double windows, 3 bdrms on main, large rec room & 2 more large bdrms down, large nicely landscaped lot with hot tub, view deck off kitchen, security system, single concrete garage, updating to drain tiles & wiring (no knob & tube). Lovely home & area close to transit, Crest shopping centre, parks & schools.

Big bright 4 bdrm, 2 bth, 2700 sf, 1927 3 lvl character hme in New West fmaily friendly desirable West End with awesome Mt. Baker & city views. This lovely home feats hdwd & soft wood flrs, French doors, built-ins, antique art deco light fixtures, w/b f/p, sunny DR & EA, updated kitch w/newer cabinets, black granite counters & SS applcs, updated main bth w claw tub, 2 spacious bdrms on main + 2 bds & full bath up, newer paint, down has 26’x14’ rec room, big lndry room & lots of storage area. Newer front porch deck & back deck leading to very private fully fenced yard & sgl garage.Super location next to transit & close to parking, schools & shopping.

Very unique & beautiful 1895 home restored & converted to Duplex in 1983. This 1642 sf fin’d (plus 600 sf of storage in bsmt) 3 bdrm, 3 bth ½ duplex feats 10’ ceilings on main, bay window, modern kitch & baths, wood burning f/p, open floor plan, 2 yar old roof, double wndws, security system and located close to transit, skytrain, Uptown shopping, Moody Park, recreation & schools. Main has large LR/ DR area & newer kitch & applcs with Island & family room. Up has 3 bdrms + den, 1.5 bths & walk in closet in master. Outside is shared yard & double carport. Must be seen to be appreciated!

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#501 69 Jamieson $354,900

#103 31 Elliot $245,000

Beautiful 20th floor SW, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1179 sf corner suite in the prestigious “Woodward” building with direct access to Mall in Uptown New Westminster. This immaculate suite features laminate floors, open floor plan, gas f/p, insuite lndry room, security system, SS fridge, lots of closets w organizers, spacious tiled deck.

Building is well maint’d & managed with great amenity/social room & exercise room. Lots of visitor’s parking & close to all Uptown amenities, transit, parks, schools etc. Flexible possession.

Bright & spacious, 2 bdrm + den, 1342 sf, 21 year old corner suite at “Palace Quay” in Fraserview with river & park views. This large suite features open plan, gas fireplace, new stainless steel appliances, 2 balconies, updated 3 pce bathroom with granite counters. Building is well maintained & managed & has new roof & was replumbed.

Complex has indoor pool, swirlpool and exercise room. Super convenient location close to parks, shopping, schools & skytrain.

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Super bright & spacious, with awesome river & mtn views from this tastefully updated 999 sf 2 bdrm, 2 bth, 2 enclosed balconies, concrete suite in Royal Albert Towers close to Skytrain, shopping, park, & recreation. This substantiallyreno’d suite has high end laminate & tile flrs, newer kitch cabinets, applcs, lighting, baseboards, updated bths, insuite lndry & much more. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & has new boilers, 5 yr old roof, new lobby & will be re-lumbed soon at current owners expense.

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310 Strand Avenue $649,900

Beautifully reno’d 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 948 sf, corner suite w mtn views in the sold concrete “Charter House” in Uptown New West just stops to shopping, transit, parks, schools & recreation. This immaculate suite feats newer kitch & bths with granite counters, newer cherry wood laminate & tile floors, new paint & lighting, large LR has elec f/p, 2nd bdrm doubles as a den with French doors to LR, extensive wainscotting & crown moldings, mastr w/2 closets + 2 pce ensuite. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & was replumbed 4 yrs ago, new roof in 2010 & exterior paint. Bldg has indoor pool, ample shared lndry & secure locker & parking. No pets or rentals. Maint Fee incls heat & hot water.

Fabulous mtn & river views from this beautifully maint’d & decorated 21st floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath suite in the prestigious “Savoy Carelton” located just steps to Skytrain, parks, schools, shopping & other amenities. This immaculate suite feats opened up kitch w/extra cabinets, breakfast bar & bright & spacious LR/DR area w/floor to ceiling mirror to bring more of the view in. Suite feats 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling view wndws, lrg covered balcony, newer fridge & stove, nice wndw coverings, generous master bdrm w/2 big closets & full ensuite. Building amenities include indoor pool, swirl pool, sauna, exercise room, library, theatre, games room, social lounge & extensive gardens. Building is well maint’d & management & near the end of exterior restoration.

Well maintained & updated triplex on legal RT1 duplex lot in developing Sapperton area close to new soon-to-be-opened Thriftys Food Store, parks, shopping, schools & Skytrain. Grossing over $30,000. per annum, this tidy triplex has two 2 bdrm suite + one 1 bdrm suite (all with their own laundry), double garage & nice yard area.

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• Walk to skytrain, daycare, & elem. school • Rainscreen painted outside/reno over 2 yrs.

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• Penthouse, new paint thru/out • Large open concept kitchen w/ skylight, newer cabinets, countertops • 2nd bdrm walkin closet, full/bath • New countertops in kitchen.

• Spacious den or 3rd bdrm with a large & appliances • 12x4 covered balcony backs storage /laundry rm. Great 12x10 patio • Large 17’ x 4’ balcony onto greenbelt!

• 3,930 sqft 2 storey+bsmt home/7 bdrms 4 bthrms 4 large bdrms, 2 full baths up. Upper 2 levels have all new paint, new 12mm laminate floors, new baseboards.

• New kitchen/thick quality black glxy granite countertops new tile floors and backsplash • Newer s/s d/d fridge freezer, s/s dw, gas stove • Great flat lot - more than 6,000 sqft.

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A16 NewsLeader Friday, July 22, 2011

The New Westminster Salmonbellies had a chance to clinch first place in the Western Lacrosse Association by sweeping the Burnaby Lakers in a pair of games last week but only managed a split.

The Lakers kept their playoff hopes alive by edging the Salmonbellies 9-8 Friday at Bill Copeland Arena. Burnaby’s Trevor Moore and Colton Clark, with his second of the game, scored late in the third period to break a 7-7 tie.

Sean Robinson, Martin Cummings and Jeff Zywicki scored twice each while Jordan McBride and Cliff Smith had singles for the Salmonbellies.

The evening before at Queen’s Park Arena, the ’Bellies dominated the scoring in the first 40 minutes taking period leads of 3-1 and 7-1 en route to an 8-4 triumph. Corbyn Tao got New West off to a strong start with the game’s first two goals, both assisted

by McBride. Tao, with McBride’s help, completed the hat trick with a powerplay goal in the third period. Smith also scored three times with Jamie Floris and Jordan Hall getting the others.

Despite the split, New Westminster (11-3-1) only needs to collect one point from its final three games to clinch top spot. The ’Bellies are five points ahead of second-place Victoria Shamrocks (8-5-2).

The Coquitlam Adanacs visit

Queen’s Park on Thursday (7:45 p.m.) while the Lakers will return next Thursday (July 29). The Salmonbellies close out the regular season in Maple Ridge on July 31. The victory followed on the heels of an 8-4 loss the night before to the ’Bellies at Queen’s Park Arena. Following weekend play, the Lakers were 6-8-1, a point behind the Maple Ridge Burrards (7-9-0), who hold down the fourth and final playoff spot. Burnaby has three games left while Maple Ridge has one.

On Friday, Trevor Moore and Colton Clark, with his second of the game, scored late in the third period to break a 7-7 tie. Calvin Craig scored three times and assisted on another for the Lakers while former Salmonbellie Peter McFetridge had two goals.

On Thursday, New Westminster jumped out to period leads of 3-1 and 7-1 before cruising in the third period. Matt Quinton had two goals for Burnaby while Moore and Clark also connected.

Burnaby will play host to the Victoria Shamrocks on Friday (7:45 p.m.) and then revisit Queen’s Park next Thursday (7:45) for their final regular-season encounter with the Salmonbellies. The Lakers will close out the season against the Burrards at Copeland next Friday (July 29). sports@newwestnewsleader.com

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