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B.C. Views Crown jewel on table in Cariboo. p6

Lion a leader in helping vision impaired. p3

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Sports Maple Ridge wrestlers win gold at provincials. p24

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Scrap metal recycler may be forced to move Fraser Valley Metal Exchange gets a stay in court by M on i sh a M ar ti n s staff reporter

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Cheeky Taryn Kelly, Jakob Phan and Summer Gillespie perform a tap routine called “Cheek to Cheek” during a show at the ACT on Sunday. See more in arts, p21.

A Maple Ridge scrap metal dealer who ran afoul of a municipal bylaw will soon be closing his doors, although court proceedings against him have come to a halt. A judge entered a stay of proceedings last week against Michael Salo of the Fraser Valley Metal Exchange and M. Salo and Sons Recycling Ltd., effectively tossing out charges under the district’s scrap metal bylaw for a lack of evidence. Salo said he would have won if the allegations were tested at trial, but decided to accept a stay as a cheaper compromise. He has spent $10,000 on legal fees since the charges were laid in September. See Metal, p10

Quest continues for industrial space Mayor, staff don’t support residential in Albion by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

Maple Ridge’s commercialindustrial strategy is aimed at finding more room for those land uses, but one councillor is calling for a possible reduction in such Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS space in one of Maple Ridge’s Office and manufacturing space with some prime industrial areas. residential were proposed for the Albion “It’s been suggested that we Industrial Area last summer. shouldn’t do a quay down in Al-

bion. I would disagree with that,” Coun. Michael Morden said at council’s Monday’s workshop. Instead, with a mall and a business park planned for the Albion flats on the north side of Lougheed Highway, the south could be a mixed-use area with residential, office space and industrial use, along with a West Coast Express station, part of a “complete community. Unlike Silver Valley or the Albion residential area – which have been criticized for being incomplete communities – the Albion flats and Albion Industrial Area,

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Family doctors becoming in short supply A GP for Me offers facts about doctor-patient relationships by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

Having a family doctor is good for your health, but it’s getting more challenging. There are more than 16,000 residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows who don’t have a family doctor – about 17 per cent of the population. And two trends will make it tougher for them to find one. Firstly, the population is expected to grow by 18,000 people in the next 10 years. Secondly, over the next decade, more than a third of the 65 general practitioners in the community are planning to retire. “So you can see, it’s a difficult situation we’re in,” said Brian Evoy, who presented the findings. A GP for Me is the name of a new health initiative that is aimed and connecting patients in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows with family physicians who are taking patients. The initiative is led by the Doctors of B.C. (formerly the B.C. Medical Association), and locally by the Division of Family Practice. On Friday evening at The Act, the division presented the results of its research into the topic to an audience of health care professionals and community leaders. Evoy was the presenter. He said patients who have a family doctor get better health care – they take fewer prescriptions and get fewer diagnostic tests – than those who use walk-in clinics or emergency rooms to access the health care system. In addition to such statistics, the research revealed the burdens doctors bear. Some of the biggest concerns facing doctors are the amount of non-clinical work, the volume of patients, the increased complexity of patient load and the growing demand from chronic care patients, such as those with depression, dementia and diabetes. There were other interesting findings, such

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Brian Evoy with isBrite Consulting discussed GP for Me research findings about primary health care needs Thursday at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery. as 40 per cent of walk-in clinic visits are by patients who don’t have a family doctor, and 1416 per cent of maternity clinic patients do not have a GP. “The research phase of A GP for Me has been an important first step in planning the future of access to primary health care in our community,” said Dr. Ken Burns, chair of Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice and a local family physician. “Not addressing these statistics could have serious implications.” At 61, Burns is one of those doctors who will retire in the next decade. He said a traditional

family doctor relationship is not only good for patients, but also for physicians. “I have a lot more satisfaction in looking after someone I know, and care about,” he said. He has practiced in Maple Ridge for 35 years, and some of the mothers who are his patients now were once children he delivered. “I’ve delivered lots of babies of the babies I delivered,” is how he puts it. In attracting and retaining doctors, he said being a good place to live is an asset to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “We have a great community, and we’re

bringing in new physicians all the time,” he said. “People feel welcome in our community.” A large “young families” demographic also helps. Burns said two new GPs have recently arrived, practicing obstetrics, and a third is coming. All are in their 30s. Compared with other communities in B.C., that is an enviable situation. Burns said his fellow physicians and the project’s planning team are reviewing recommendations and evaluating possible solutions in order to address the current health care situation, with decisions to be made in early spring.

Lion a leader in helping vision and hearing impaired 23 organizations at fourth annual event by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

Brian Hetherington is legally blind, hard of hearing, but in a good position to help other people with these disabilities. “My vision has been failing gradually, over much of my life,” explained the retired school teacher. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have some sight,” he said, but added he is now legally blind. Hetherington is 70 years old, and was diagnosed as legally blind at the age of 50. He had to give up teaching. He loves to play Texas Hold’em and

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munity’s visually impaired people, in partnership with the CNIB. The guests would get information about vision loss, and a social night with entertainment. When he became a Lion, Hetherington and others thought the club could take it a step further. The Lions are hosting their fourth annual Vision/Hearing Resources Open House on Saturday from 1-4 p.m., at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre (12150 – 224th St.), from 1-4 p.m. The event is open to those who are challenged with vision or hearing loss, or those who have an interest in these disabilities. People who have a family member in the early stages of losing their sight or hearing may also find the event beneficial.

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Catalyst for change When something subversive yet important is coopted and adopted by almost everyone, does it still have meaning, value? That can be asked now that Pink Shirt Day has taken hold across North America. In the past seven years, Pink Shirt Day has grown from a spontaneous and risky act of protest by a couple of students in a Nova Scotia high school to an international campaign that has inspired many. It has spurred political action, spread awareness that bullying can be challenged with education and understanding, and generated thousands of dollars for anti-bullying programs. Millions now don pink T-shirts at their schools and workplaces to let people know they are against bullying. But when has anyone ever been for bullying? Bullying is an insidious cancer that has long existed in the human race. It is a kind of currency of exchange between powerful people and vulnerable challengers. It goes on behind closed doors, in back alleys and on the internet, but also out in the open in workplaces and classrooms. It also must be recognized that for kids, bullying is nuanced behaviour stemming from deep-seated psychological issues, requiring sensitivity, not labelling. Pink Shirt Day has undoubtedly been valuable in getting us to face up to the truth that society has long sanctioned bullying behaviour – rewarded it even, enabling bullies to become powerful people in the workplace, the executive suite and any place that individuals come together to collaborate and work. But as a catalyst for change, has Pink Shirt Day run its course now that it is as ubiquitous as Santa Claus? Does the colour pink on everything from cars to cupcakes really help kids tormented by online trolls or workers cowed by bullying colleagues? Spending money for programs to change behaviour and attitudes is a good thing. But it may be time for another subversive act of protest, something that kids themselves come up with that has nothing to do with adults and their agendas. – Black Press

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Crown jewel on table in Cariboo VICTORIA – The New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold. The federal governB.C. Views ment’s decision to reject open-pit mine Tom Fletcher development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds. Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko. In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath. In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil. Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter history of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declara-

tion of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007. Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title. Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies soon. “We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune. Somehow efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear. Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from

a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either. Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake.

“It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake.” Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Which one live without? Time for teachers to avoid psychological labelling Editor, The News: Re: Happy not to be labelled anything (Sidewinder, Feb. 21). As we get older, our perceptions and opinions tend to change. I’m hoping that’s wisdom. Sometimes, our views don’t change much. That can be good, but sometimes not. For instance, till now, my admiration of Sandy MacDougall’s common sense and good intent has never waned. But after reading his recent article, I do now question his ability to perceive the relevance of what once passed for knowledge in our society. His recent article, which justified the standard for the abuse of our planet because it made his life easy, left me feeling some guilt in my complicity for justifying the same. It’s easier to use this convenient excuse than it is to demand, then accepting change. We’ve had it too good, for too long on this ball of salty water and rock. And the reality is, we have been peeing in our own well for quite a while now. At some point we are going to find the water not to our taste. Not to mention the filthy air. At that point, we will be confronted with the tough choice. Drink what’s available, or not. Either way, it’s no way to live. So when guys like Mr. Mcdougall say that people who oppose more oil pipelines, fracking for gas and paving over farmland are ‘environmentalists,’ ‘tree huggers’ or any other label to discredit their concerns,

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I have to say to Mr. Macdougall and his ilk: this, my friends, is where you have failed to gain wisdom. If someone is shouting and waving a sign saying, “Stop the destruction of the only planet we live on”. He may look desperate and he probably is. But that doesn’t make him wrong. Most of us are too distracted by the demands of the monetary system to take the time to realize the rapidly nearing limits of our earth’s ecosystem. We can live without one of those systems, but we cannot without the other. Should we wait to find out which one? Or should we stop peeing in our well. Grant Baker Maple Ridge

You are confused Editor, The News: Re: Happy not to be labelled anything (Sidewinder, Feb. 21). Please, Sandy Macdougall, do some research on the difference between genetically modified and natural hybridization. It appears that you have confused the two processes – without trying to explain the difference here, I hope you will at least do your own reading, on the many science based sites, not just the information provided by the multi-national firms that have only their own financial benefit as motive. A. McDonald Maple Ridge

Editor, The News: Re: Teachers taking strike vote (The News, Feb. 26). Here we go again. Teachers are already taking a strike vote when it’s my understanding that they haven’t even formulated a demand yet. People who claim to be all about the kids are taking action that could negatively impact those same kids. Their insistence that two or three children should be removed from each class to meet some arbitrary class size formula is patently ridiculous and a transparent aim to ensure more teachers are hired. They are totally oblivious to the result for school boards and, ultimately, taxpayers. The explosion in the numbers of so-called special needs students has been a huge contributor to this situation. Every child who doesn’t fit the very narrowly-defined mold of normalcy is deemed to require special attention. If this province really does have such a huge increase in kids with a psychological imbalance, then the problem stretches way beyond the education system. What is causing it? Is it the environment, electronic overload, alien mind control? A child in my grandson’s class was recently diagnosed with authority opposition disorder. What the heck is that? Seems he doesn’t like being told what to do. Teachers and parents are supposed to negotiate with this nine-year-old so that he feels part

of the decision-making and will therefore cooperate better. What rubbish. What happens when this child and the myriad others with similar diagnoses go out into the real world? Can you envision him in a job situation negotiating whether or not he should follow the rules. He’d be out of job faster than you can say special needs. Obviously, there are some children who require extra care – the developmentally or physically disabled, those with autism or dyslexia. However, I believe that most children labelled as special needs are simply the unfortunate results of over-indulgent parents, inattentive day care, teachers with neither the time nor the inclination to deal with their needs and a psychological assessment process that must justify its existence. Kids need individual attention, they need to feel valued and appreciated, and many don’t have the kind of lives that satisfy this need. Diagnosis gives them a temporary fix, a spurious feeling of importance. But this does not serve them well in the real world. Isn’t it time for parents and teachers alike to avoid the psychological labelling of children as a justification for difficult behaviour instead of looking for the underlying problems that cause such behaviour? Anne Rostvig Maple Ridge

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Equestrians to get dike access to allow horses on other sections of the dike. He suggested the city consider other requests on a case-by-case basis to ensure that they don’t interfere with other dike users. Dianne Stoesz, with the Haney Horsemen Association, welcomed the increased access. “Quite a few riders from that area had asked about dike access,” said Stoesz, adding that riders would also like the equestrian section of the Trans Canada Trail extended to 128th Avenue. “I am so glad Ms. Biamonte requested access.” The Haney Horsemen are now meeting quarterly with the District of Maple Ridge to discuss equestrian concerns. Any reports about fallen trees or hazards such as pot holes and trail deterioration can be emailed to gmallory@mapleridge.ca. Pitt Meadows council was set to formally endorse the extension at next meeting March 4.

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The section between Sharpe and Neaves roads will allow riders to access the Trans Canada Trail safely. nicipal signs encouraging people to report riders. “There seems to be someone out there who strongly dislikes horses,” said Biamonte, who operates Strideaway Stable. She was particular concerned about words written next to a “Discharge of firearms” sign, noting they could be characterized as “a personal threat to anyone riding a horse in that area.” Biamonte’s request was supported by the parks commission and endorsed by Pitt Meadows council at a committee

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“I haven’t spoken to anybody in the Albion Industrial Area that is keen on residential. At this point, I would not support it.” Albion is one of Maple Ridge’s major industrial areas and comprises 84 acres and the commercial and industrial strategy recommends it as a “strong employment generator.” Staff are suggesting that an incentive program could encourage owners to consolidate lots and improve service. Planning director Christine Carter cited a consultant’s report that said if mixed use is allowed, there won’t be any large industrial sites, should one be needed later. She said the district is more keen on a marina-type development in the Port Haney area near the downtown. Canadian Overseas Group, in 2012, presented a proposal for a marina, boardwalk, apartment towers, shops and a park beside the Fraser River on the site of its former logsort operation next to Port Haney Wharf. Carter said Maple Ridge isn’t big enough to support two quay-type developments, one in Albion flats and one near Port Haney Wharf. “If we allow a quay that’s not in the town centre, we will ef-

fectively polarize our downtown.” Carter cited a consultant and said nothing should be done to force property owners from the Albion Industrial Area, although some could eventually relocate to waterfront areas in Ruskin, or to the north end of 256th Street. Coun. Corisa Bell said she wanted to ensure that another open house between Albion Industrial Area property owners gets enough attendance. She asked, why plans are underway to develop Albion flats, on the north side of Lougheed Highway, if the focus is on developing the downtown? SmartCentres mall development company is currently working on a land swap with the District of Maple Ridge so it can acquire developable land on the east side of 105th Avenue. Carter said the district will work to ensure that any such development there doesn’t compete with the town centre. The discussion followed a concept created last summer for office and manufacturing space with some second-storey residential in the Albion Industrial Area, proposed by the family owners of Kingfisher’s Waterfront Bar and Grill and two adjacent lots. “We definitely want to do something down here. We

definitely see the potential,” said Ted Hume, with Kingfisher. But he wants to proceed cautiously until the district firms up its plans. He says he wasn’t informed that the commercial industrial strategy was underway and, as a result, about 12 other property owners have formed a loose association calling for improvements in the area. Maple Ridge staff held a focus group in response to the Hume proposal to get a wide range of views. There is still a variety of opinions on what should happen in the area, said public works manager Frank Quinn. Hume didn’t see why both waterfront developments couldn’t happen, just as it’s happened in New Westminster or Steveston and questions the district favouring development in one area and not the other. “We’ve paying a lot of money down here to develop other areas. “I don’t see why it couldn’t happen. “All it takes is vision and the willingness to move on the vision.” Hume pointed out that when the former shake mill was running on his two lots, it employed about eight people, while his new pub next door

employs about 45. Coun. Bob Masse said the idea of mixed used projects in Albion has been mentioned before. However, “It hasn’t got that level of traction there. Coun. Cheryl Ashlie doesn’t support residential use in the Albion Industrial Area. “We don’t want to lose our industrial opportunities there by putting residential like the rest have done in the Lower Mainland.” She pointed out many uses, apart from residential, are possible in the Albion Industrial Area. “I haven’t heard the majority [on council] saying they’re interested in residential in our industrial lands, on the southern part of the flats of the Albion area.” She favoured the marina development proposed for near Port Haney Wharf because it anchors the downtown and doesn’t want to lose the opportunity for industrial. “I think we’ll be doing a disservice to how we actually have a really well-thought out community. “We can’t lose our industrial land, we just can’t.” Council told staff to bring back a report on the commercial and industrial strategy recommendations to a future committee meeting, as well as a plan on how to implement it.

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Salo, who has operated his business in Maple Ridge for 35 years, was accused of having metal wire on site which did not match business records. None of the metal in question was stolen. Salo said his mistake was one of bookkeeping. Under the district’s bylaw, Fraser Valley Metal Exchange is expected to tag every piece of metal it gets, store it for seven days and report it to the local RCMP detachment in an email. It becomes a problem when 40 truckloads come in. On a good day, his business will received 1,200 separate items. “I can’t operate under the current bylaw,” Salo said, adding the requirements to keep metal on site for seven days is onerous. “With the amount of material coming in, I’m unable to store it.” Salo said he knows other scrap metal dealers in the region and maintains that none of them have taken on the tedious task of tagging and cataloguing all their scrap metal. Most other municipalities have allowed the provincial Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act to supersede their bylaws. The provincial act does not require scrap dealers to store

metal for a week. “They want me to tag and hold everything,” said Salo. “It’s pointless and senseless. Unless we can come to an agreement with the district, I’m going to have to shut down.” With the business up for sale, Salo plans on laying off four full-time staff and another four sub-contractors. He plans on running the metal exchange by himself until he finds a buyer and can hopefully move to another, more accommodating municipality. “It might be easier to move to Mission or Pitt Meadows,” Salo said. The District of Maple Ridge won’t say how much taxpayers’ money has been spent on taking Salo to court and confirmed that staff won’t stop enforcing the bylaw. The scrap metal bylaw has fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, but only one other business beside Salo’s has been penalized under it. When contacted Tuesday, Director of licences, permits and bylaws Liz Holitzki had not yet learned about the stay of proceedings against Salo’s business, but said there are no plans on changing the district’s bylaw to accommodate him. “Our bylaw isn’t any different from the other ones in the Lower Mainland.”

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The mural, carved by 300 children, will go on a grass mound in Harris Road Park.

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3D eagles mural finds home in park Will be unveiled on Pitt Meadows Day at Harris Road Park by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

A mural carved by more than 300 children from Pitt Meadows has finally found a home. The city will allow the 3D structure to go up on a mound of grass in Harris Road Park after initially denying the request in October.

“It’s great news,” said Brad Dinwoodie, the artist who created the image of eagles in flight. “It was a long, hard battle.” City council previously rejected Dinwoodie’s request to install the mural in Harris Road Park over concerns about its placement obstructing the future expansion of a spray park and sports activities. Dinwoodie however was adamant that the mural be installed in a public space such as the park. “It was a huge com-

munity effort,” he said, noting that 21 companies donated materials for the project. Dinwoodie and parks staff looked at 10 other locations but none fit. “The whole idea was so that everyone could enjoy it and so everyone could see it,” he added. “It’s meant to be an interactive piece of art.” After receiving more information from the artist and a little lobbying from Susann Sigmund and Darlene Mercer who were on the city’s nowdefunct public arts com-

mittee, council’s fears were allayed. The mural is carved on gator foam and painted during Pitt Meadows Day last year. It will be unveiled during this year’s festivities. “It seemed fitting to unveil it on the same day it was created,” said Dinwoodie, adding the children who helped paint the mural took a few liberties by adding extra details such as daisies and happy faces. “I’m hoping it will foster a whole new appreciation for art.”

Request for Proposal ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 4 Project No.: RFP-EN14-18 File No.:5255-40-182

The District of Maple Ridge is inviting Proposal submissions from qualified Engineering firms to provide engineering services for detailed design and tender package preparation for the fourth phase of the Downtown Enhancement project. The project will be broken into two parts: I. Lougheed Highway between 224 Street and 226 Street Civil works to upgrade to the District of Maple Ridge’s downtown urban standard including wider sidewalks, enhanced surface treatments, decorative street lighting, street trees, and curb extensions. Work will be on Lougheed Highway between 224 Street and 226 Street. Curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements will also be required along 225 Street and 226 Street south of Lougheed Highway. A conceptual design has been prepared and available in the RFP document)

Maple Ridge Cemetery Notice This is a reminder to family members and visitors to the Maple Ridge Cemetery that all artificial flowers, containers and other personal mementos should be removed from cremation and burial plots at the Maple Ridge and Whonnock cemeteries prior to the beginning of the grass cutting season on March 16, 2014. Removal of these items is necessary to prevent injury when mowing the grounds and avoiding damage to personal items. Any artificial flowers or other items (other than fresh flowers) that have not been removed by March 16, 2014 will be collected by the cemetery caretaker, and then stored at the cemetery building for a period of six weeks. Items may be picked up at a mutually agreeable date and time. Maple Ridge Cemetery Bylaw Section 34 Cut flowers, wreaths and floral offerings may be placed on graves, but may be removed by the caretaker when deteriorated and considered to be detrimental to the esthetics of the cemetery. Artificial flowers may be placed between November 15 and March 15. For information on this topic or other municipal cemetery matters: Tel: 604-467-7307 or find our page online at www.mapleridge.ca/598

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If your Proposal arrives after the closing date and time noted above, the District reserves the right entirely at its discretion to give or not give such Proposals consideration. The District will not accept Proposals transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail. There will be no public opening for this Request for Proposal. The District of Maple Ridge reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the District. The lowest or any Proposal may not necessarily be accepted and the District will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Proponent in preparing the Proposal. For all inquiries, contact Daniela Mikes, Manager of Procurement, at the District of Maple Ridge dmikes@mapleridge.ca or Tel: 604-466-4343.

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Dr. Cobi Slater is extremely passionate about helping others heal naturally. In clinical practice for over 10 years now, Dr Cobi offers nutritional therapy, professional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, detoxification, soft heat infrared sauna and laser therapy for chronic pain and injury. Lab testing is one of the keys to facilitating the proper treatment plan. Lab services include food allergy testing, adrenal stress index, complete thyroid evaluation, female or male hormone panel, heavy metal investigation, complete digestive analysis and body composition testing and analysis. Our main goal is to uncover the cause of all health challenges and restore balance back to the body.

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Alysha O’Connor Alysha O’Connor has spent her entire professional life in the service industry. She has successfully owned & operated the ‘Kutting Korner’ for the past five years. She has spent the past eight years as a stylist and she is happiest when she is helping people. She has the characteristics of infusing a business with her sound service values, enthusiasm and fun-loving personality coupled with her strong entrepreneurial side. Alysha heads a dedicated team of five at The Kutting Korner. This small team of experienced professionals provide their services in a friendly and laid-back manner . You will notice when you visit the salon the comfortable environment that makes clients want to come back time and again. Not only does The Kutting Korner provide a wide variety of hair cuts, colour and foil techniques, but also offers Hair Extenstions and Organic Spray Tans, all at competitive prices. Alysha is now sitting on the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce, serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and is excited to support local businesses within her community. Alysha encourages people to drop in to say hello and find out more about the Kutting Korner. In fact, many of you may recognize her as she grew up in Maple Ridge.

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Amanda vandenBrink Creating Clarity & Confidence in all your Real Estate Endeavors Living in Maple Ridge and being a resident of the community for the past 30 years Amanda started her professional Real Estate career in 2008 at Royal LePage Brookside Realty centering her focus on residential and acreage sales in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Since her career started Amanda has sat on the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Real Estate Division as a Director, is a member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the Royal LePage Platinum club. Amanda has met many wonderful people in the community and is dedicated to building long term relationships with her clients making her career that much more rewarding. Thank you to all my past and present clients, family, and friends for the opportunities in making your home purchase or sale an exceptional positive experience that have stayed with you for years to come.

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Marian Klammer Bosley’s Pet Food Plus Marian Klammer was looking for a change, and says with a smile that it was fate that brought her to Bosley’s. With a head for business, and a heart for people and their pets, Marian has enjoyed helping both 2-legged and 4-legged customers for the past 12 years. No matter what question or challenge is brought to her or her staff, their goal is find a solution. If that means calling a local vet, that’s no problem. Marian and the staff have great relationships with local animal charities such as Saints and Katies Place. Marian is passionate about animal care and would never sell any animals out of her store. Building relationships with customers comes easily for staff. All the staff at Bosley’s are local and have excellent horse and pet knowledge. “When customers walk through our door, we know we are helping them care for a member of their family, someone that they love. We take this responsibility very seriously. We take pride in providing the best service, lowest prices and above all honesty. We want our customers to think of us a part of the family.”

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Tara Blokzyl It was a love to create and a passion for jewellery that made Tara decide to open Kanaka Diamond and Gold. “I’ve lived in Maple Ridge my whole life and I wanted to open a store with uptown jewellery but a small town feel,” says Tara. “We have maintained that standard over the past several years. We provide amazing jewellery that is designed and made in-house.”Although Tara has been goldsmithing and designing jewellery for over 25 years, she also, over the past 5 years designed jewellery with a CAD-CAM system. This allows her to send virtual pictures of your piece so that you can see it before it is made. “We can create one of a kind pieces that reflect your taste, or recycle well loved jewellery to make something new. We also have numerous in-house designs to choose from.” Kanaka Diamond & Gold is committed to you. Unit 5 20691 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Westridge Centre (Beside Cloverdale Paints)

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Martha Sandor has practiced personal injury law for over 23 years and since 2000, has practiced in Maple Ridge at Findlay Gunnell Sandor. Ms. Sandor’s main focus is representing people injured in motor vehicle accidents. She has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia including the Provincial Court, Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal and brings to each case her considerable knowledge of key issues such as past and future wage loss, access to rehabilitation benefits, recovery of out of pocket expenses and future care. Ms. Sandor is a member and past President of the New Westminster Bar Association, a member and past Governor of the Board of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, a supervising lawyer for the Community Legal Assistance Program and a volunteer lawyer for the Access Justice legal clinics.

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a salute to

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Josephine, Lauren, Sandra, Michelle. Emma

The biggest thank you ever to our community and beyond for your ongoing support as we continue to do what we do best... speaking our hearts through flowers. Whether it be a precious memorial, flowers for your wedding day, or just because, we will always be here for you in our special Westgate Flower Garden way. xox

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

Interior decorating, space planning and client-connection are all second nature to Pam. ”People are often surprised that I ask such specific questions about their space and needs. I can make any space look great, but function is first and foremost” “Whether it’s one small piece of a whole home, we don’t just sell you furniture... we help you create a home to live in & love. That’s my goal... that’s my joy!” Check out our variety of ‘in home’ consult services including “Pick Pam’s brain” on special thru March 31st $125 plus GST. Or book a ladies night 2 hour in store workshop for $40. minimum of 4, maximum of 6.

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Salon Fifty Five, a family salon, was established in November 2008 with Louise and her niece Tonya, it has continued to grow and now employs 6 full time hairstylists. Louise was lucky as a small child to know that she was crazy about hair and wanted it to be her life long career. She has been in the hairstyling business since 1970 and continues to have a passion for her profession. Louise says “At Salon Fifty Five, we love our clients and it shows!!” “My staff is incredible, each one of them excels in their own right and they are all passionate about their careers.” “We provide services for our clients from the latest techniques in colour, foiling, ombres, weaved in hair extensions, to the mature client that prefers perms and roller setting, and everything in-between.” “Our male clientele continues to grow as we offer barber cuts as well as longer styles.”

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Anita Viljoen Anita has been a Licensed Aesthetician for 8 years. I went on my own two years ago and ﬁnally decided to open Cameo Spa and Laser Clinic in August, 2013. I entered into the laser and spa business because I love what I do. That is, making clients feel good about themselves after each service. I was voted #1 Aesthetician/Spa in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows by my clients two years in a row. I believe my professional and personal way I do my services is the key. I have two very talented ladies working with me at Cameo Spa. Taylor Boyce, an aesthetician and Nail Technician and Lisa Mansfeild, a EnVogue gel nail specialist. “I am very particular in what I do, and believe in being professional, caring and unique in everything I do.”

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a salute to

Cynthia Perrie & Linda Boyle

Who would have thought back in 1986 that these two ladies would crosspaths, become friends, and form a business partnership that’s still going strong 28 years later? Richmond School of Hairdressing was established in 1990 with five students in Richmond BC. The Maple Ridge location (originally “Hollywood North,” as some will recall), was started in the early 90’s and in 1997 was purchased as a second location for RSH. Cynthia and Linda have been operating the school on 227th street for 16 years now, and have trained hundreds of young stylists. It’s their passion and love of hair that keeps them motivated while they provide a comfortable and safe learning environment for up-and-coming artists. They operate much like a salon and are open to the public Monday to Friday. If you want to spend less money on your hair, give them a try... they would love to meet you!

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in business

Diane Kirkland, CFP INVESTMENTS

Diane Kirkland is a Certified Financial Planner with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, the last 14 with Edward Jones in her office in Pitt Meadows. Diane specializes in helping clients develop strategies to help provide income for today, and future growth for tomorrow. Her focus is on pre-retirees, retirees, women investors, and business clientele. Diane says, “At Edward Jones we understand that you invest to meet specific financial goals and a desire to provide for yourself and loved ones. My role is to help you make the best decisions to turn those goals into achievements.” Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund 19237 - 122A Avenue, Unit 102, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2T1 604-465-7992 • www.edwardjones.com diane.kirkland@edwardjones.com

Jan Hickman

“The realtor that unites hearts and homes.”

Real Estate Professional Jan Hickman has been a professional realtor since 1980 - 4 years in Ontario and 30 years in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. She is a 30 year Life Member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the RE/MAX PLATINUM CLUB and Hall of Fame Member. Jan was a Platinum Club Member at the HomeLife Realty Company she worked at, prior to joining the Re/Max organization. Jan is dedicated to professional, friendly service, always working hard to keep her buyers and sellers current with real estate trends, i.e. market condition, mortgage rates, and legal changes - one stop shopping. She is a member of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce, Haney Rotary Club and is also involved with the local hospital foundation, the annual Terry Fox run, many charity golf tournaments for cancer research as well as many other Maple Ridge fund raising activities. “Jan sold us our first and second home. We trust her judgment and she truly goes the extra steps for her clients”

Terry Becker, Kiran Brar, Lisa Frey, Adrienne Dale, Sherri Robinson (Missing: Marcela Shockey) Becker & Company women support the community every day. When not practicing law or running a law firm, you’ll find us working hard in our community, ie: supporting individuals and businesses and attempting to save the world along with our ‘sisters’. Our commitment to the Rotary Clubs, the Chamber of Commerce and the Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation where we cheer on our local businesses. Raising money with the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation and supporting Alouette Addiction Services to restore the wellbeing of others.

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Teresa As Teresa and her staff approach their 20th year at the cutting room, she is just as excited as the day she opened her doors. She welcomes all members of the community and prides herself in building relationships with each person who enters The Cutting Room. “While delivering excellent services to each client, we also like to make everyone feel welcome and at ease.” Teresa and her team would like to thank the community for the love and support and cant wait to see what their 20th year brings! Opening a hair salon has been a life long passion. “I enjoy changing peoples lives.” Because of her length of time in Pitt Meadows her salon is very well known in the community. “I love what I do and endeavor to make each client experience a memorable one. Life is too short to be serious all the time!”

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a salute to

Joanne Wilson

Joanne at Stepping Blocks Children Centre insists that the success of her childcare facility is due to the dedicated and trained staff. “We make you feel like family here.” she says. They believe all children are unique and have different learning styles. That is why they are equipped to provide the highest standard of customized care to all children including those with special needs. “We create a safe and positive environment where children can use their imagination and creative energy to grow and develop.” Joanne shares 18 years of personal experience working with families and children. “As a mother of two beautiful kids I knew the importance of finding reliable childcare and you will find that at Stepping Blocks.”

We believe all individuals; regardless of age, race or range of disability have the right to be included.

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

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604-459-2525

Hospital Hours: Open 7 days a week Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm • Sat-Sun 9am-8pm

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6 Week Kettlebell 6am classes Tuesday & Thursday Next Program: April 1 - May 8

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2005 Dodge Dakota SLT

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DL: 6077

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K200_PALR_JUNE_AP_W1

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$14,980

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2005 Kia Sportage

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WITH

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≠

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***

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∞

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oNly

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kia.ca

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39,500

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205

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85,650 km, Auto, 6 cyl UT343635

****

T:8.5”

$16,900

INTERNET SALES PRICE __________

INTERNET PRICE

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UT128824

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Bieekly

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Diesel, 4x4, 6cyl, Auto UT318564

Sub woofer, Auto UC002966

$18,995

UC659917

2012 KIA OPTIMA EX TURBO

Automatic, A/C, USB

81,900 Km, Automatic, 4X4, 4 Door, Silver. UT174398

222

2011 KIA SPORTAGE LX SUV

INTERNET PRICE

****

2013 Ford Edge Sport AWD

2012 DODGE RAM 3500

2012 Mitsibishi Eclipse Convertible

$12,900

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oNly

UT352983

2010 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4X4

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rOCks

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0.9

V-6, AWD, Satellite radio, dual climate control, A/C, heated seats and so much more.

*Some conditions apply, see in store for details

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16 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2014 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, March 5, 2014 -- 17

west coast auto group BUY WITH

CONFIDENCE ANY

MAKEORMODEL

ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED

TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

2011 TOYOTA RAV4

LAST CHANCE LAND TO MAZATLAN

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SPECIALS

V6 Auto, 4x4 White, Grey Interior, 3.5L. UT050786

NOW $11,995

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2010 DODGE CHARGER

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

TRIP FOR 2 TO MEXICO!*

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44,200 kms, Auto, 4dr Sedan, 4 cyl. UC005342

NOW $14,995

NOW $11,595

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA PLATINUM

2012 MAZDA2

$12,900 UC146419

2013 MAZDA3

2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4

21,842kms, Heated Leather seats, Navigation, Sunroof, 20” Wheels, Loaded. Stock #UT064484

$23,995

Automatic,A/C

$14,995

UC143776

NOW $19,995

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

2010 TOYOTA SIENNA CE

4cyl, 2.0l, low kms, lthr, Bluetooth wireless technology and mp3 player. 4 TO CHOOSE FROM

2013 MAZDA3

4cyl, FWD, auto, A/C, heated seats, low kms.

UC705185

2012 MAZDA5 GS

Automatic, A/C, USB

$17,490

Just 13,745 kms

UC711035

2012 MAZDA5 GS

2014 KIA SEDONA

DS ENND R 2 UC261761 FE LY kms, lthr, Bluetooth wireless ODFS JULow technology, heated seats. EN D R 2N E F LY F O JU

NOW $19,995

2012 ACURA TL

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

NOW $32,998

NOW $20,995

WEST COAST DL 7662

TOYOTA

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

26,800 164

$25,995

$17,900

Just 50,348 kms

UC132425

$24,995

PAY +PAY60

2013 Kia Rio

+ 60

DAYS

Biweekly

22,700

THE One owner, lthr, sunroof, very ALL-NEW low kms and in perfect shape.

∞

2011 Mustang Shelby GT500

26,900 km’s. RARE, fast, over 850HP!!! Stock #UC113664

oNly

299

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THE ALL-NEW 2014

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DOWN AT

96 0 0

≠

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20000 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

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0 APR

UC785682

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INTERNET PRICE

***

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OWN IT FROM

WITH

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Sorento EX shown HWY (A/T): 7.1L/100KM CITY (A/T): 10.4L/100KM

$11,995 ≠

WITH

AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

≠

WITH

V6, auto, a/c, AWD and only 116,000kms. DOWN AT

APR

CITY (M/T): 9.4L/100KM

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BI-WEEKLY

≠

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UT181451OWN IT FROM

≠

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APR

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BI-WEEKLY

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INTERNET PRICE

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38,000

2009 Dodge Caravan

2005 Dodge Dakota SLT

STO&GO. UT565794

JUST IN 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

4x4, auto, crew cab. UT252246

$13,980

71,847 km’s, manual. Stock # UT100594

oNly

45,300 $229

^ Biweekly

INTERNET PRICE

20,500

Auto, gray, 46,669 UC858289 INTERNET SALES PRICE __________

INTERNET SALES PRICE __________

$12,980

DL: 6077

DL 31300

1-888-251-7930

20370 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

13-05-31 5:42 PM

K200_PALR_JUNE_AP_W1

2010 TOYOTA YARIS FWD, 1.5L, auto UC307490

$14,980

INTERNET SALES PRICE __________

$13,980

CALL US NOW! 1-888-466-4679 WEST COAST

Ford lincoln

bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD with a purchase price of $28,482.

1-866-334-8581

2012 TOYOTA Ma trixYARIS

WEST COAST

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ROUND

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***

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Families lobby for justice with video Hearing date for appeal set for October The families of a young couple killed by a speeding driver four years ago continue to lobby for justice as a date for an appeal

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justice system or lack there of.” Dyer and De Oliveira were killed around midnight when a Toyota driven by Hecimovic skidded sideways over a concrete median, flipped over and landed on top of their Suzuki Swift. Hecimovic, now 26, was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, but was acquitted last October, following a week-long trial. Although Hecimovic was speeding and ran a red light while driving in a right-turn-only lane, the judge found her actions were “simple carelessness,” not criminal. • Watch video @ mapleridgenews.com.

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History of the old Whonnock reserve Looki ng Bac k by Fred Braches

he Whonnocks, after whom our historical community is named, were a Band of the Kwantlen First Nation. Their chiefs in recorded times were Kolasten, followed by his son Basil, and later Chief Fidelle, who died around 1918. Between Whonnock and Ruskin, the Lougheed Highway cuts through the old Whonnock Indian Reserve, but there is nothing left of the houses and the little church that once stood there. First the village had been on the shore of the Fraser River. But when the railroad came in the 1880s, the houses were moved higher up the slope. Now everything is gone. Even the crosses on the little cemetery have weathered away and the names of those who were put to rest there are mostly forgotten. In 1862, mainly to establish what land white settlers could claim for themselves, a member of the Columbia Detachment of the Royal Engineers surveyed the land to be reserved for the use of the Whonnocks. Most of the reserve was rock and gravelly soil and quite unfit for cultivation. For that reason, the band continued to farm outside the reserve on better soil close to the mouth of the Stave River. Soon they came into conflict with the new white owner of that land, and moved their fields to adjacent land as yet unclaimed by a white settler. When Governor Douglas learned about the band’s predicament, he directed the Royal Engineers to plot a new reserve to include the land where the Whonnocks had started their new fields. This second reserve would be 160 acres – about twice as large as the original Whonnock reserve – and equivalent to the land granted to any white settler: a quarter section. This reserve in today’s Ruskin would have covered the area from 98th Avenue south to the Fraser River between 280th and 284th streets. However, the Royal Engineers never surveyed this land because in the following year the Columbia Detachment was disbanded

and most of their number returned to England. To avoid similar conflicts between native land users and claims by a rapidly growing number of white settlers, Gov. Douglas, just before his retirement in 1864, decided to let the tribes say what land they considered theirs, always respecting existing land claims of white settlers. The latter already fully surrounded the Langley and Katzie reserves and other reserves down river. But Whonnock was one of the areas with only a few settlers where this could still be done. Under Gov. Douglas’s plan, the Whonnock reserve would have grown to 2,000 acres, bordered to the north by Dewdney Trunk Road and to the south by the Fraser River, to the west by 272nd Street and to the east by 284th Street. Even larger reserves were set out for the Matsqui and some other tribes further up the Fraser Valley. These preemptive claims on behalf of the Native population did

not sit well with the white settlers, and the plan was abandoned in 1868. That meant for the Whonnocks a return to the original reserve. Pleas from the band to recognize their need of arable land and the promised second reserve were willfully ignored and called “utterly incorrect,” although the instructions and a sketch map showed that their claim was legitimate. A later request to expand the original reserve eastward along the Fraser was also rejected. Finally, in 1874, the Whonnocks’ need for arable lands was recognized. By this time white settlers had taken up the land in Ruskin therefore a second Whonnock reserve was established on the western shore of the Stave River, together with other new reserve areas established in the Stave River delta for use by the Kwantlen. This new Whonnock reserve on the Stave River took on a life of its own. Its best remembered inhabitants were the members of the

large Cheer family, who were of Hawaiian and Kwantlen extraction, but with unconfirmed links to the Whonnocks. In historical times, never more than about 35 people lived on the old reserve, and that number diminished over time. Diseases took their toll on the residents. The loss of arable land and, later, the loss of direct access to the waterfront may also have contributed to the departure of some residents, including members of the Fidelle family. When Chief Fidelle died around 1918, the only residents still living on the original Whonnock reserve were members of his immediate family. The old Whonnock reserve continued its slide into irrelevance and abandonment. The last lonely Whonnock still living on the old reserve, James Fidelle, a bachelor all his life, died in 1951 in a fire that destroyed his house. Fred Braches is a local historian who lives in Whonnock.

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Fred Penner on stage with Kanaka kids Choir performs March 13 The Kanaka Kids Choir will share the stage next week with acclaimed children’s entertainer Fred Penner. Featuring 35 students from Grades 1-5, you can sing along to Penner classics such as Ghost Riders In the Sky, Sandwiches, Ooo Baba Loo, Fit, Where in the World, I am the Wind, Company’s Coming, Poco, Imagination, This Old Man and, of course,

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B.C. champs crowned The Maple Ridge Ramblers have two B.C. high school wrestling champions. “We had a tremendous, tremendous B.C. championships,” said MRSS wrestling coach Bill McCrae, who was with his team in Prince George for the provincial tournament. He said the Ramblers sent seven wrestlers to the provincials, and they came home with three medals. Payten Smith and Cam Hicks each won their respective weight classes and became champions. It caps an amazing high school career for Smith,

who went undefeated for four straight years, having not lost a match since early Grade 9. A third Maple Ridge wrestler won gold, as Cody Osbourne from Westview secondary beat Amrit Benning from Abbotsford in the 70 kg boys final. Rambler Libby McDonnell transformed her 2013 dream goal of reaching the B.C. podium into a reality, and earned a bronze medal. First-year wrestler Wolfie Wallace also got on the podium, placing fourth. Gareth Bourke and Scott McKenzie each won two matches before flying home from Prince George Saturday night.

Pitt qualifies for first-ever quad-A provincial tournament by Nei l Corbe tt Black Press

The Pitt Meadows Marauders will take part in the first-ever B.C. High School Boys Basketball quad-A tournament. Pitt has now made it to the provincials in 10 out of 11 years, but the school’s inclusion in this year’s event was by no means a foregone conclusion. Pitt is still a triple-A sized school under the new league rules, and coach Rich Goulet said he asked his players if they wanted to go in that division or move up a “weight class” and play on the quad-A circuit. “They said that when they came to school to play here, they came here to play in a program at the highest level. They came to play the best basketball.”

Coach Rich Goulet explained that there are only 16 teams in the tournament instead of 20, and only six berths available for the tough Fraser Valley. His team entered the tourney as the sixth seed, so there was little margin for error. And this year’s Fraser Valley tournament featured teams as big and talented as he has ever seen. On Thursday, in a “do-or-die” game, his team beat North Surrey 72-66. Pitt was down 10 points in the second quarter, then started to chip away and take the lead by the end of the third. Big post Graham Smith had 31 points and 10 boards, point guard Elijah Lapurga scored 14, and Hakeem Wewala 15 points. Friday, the Marauders’ backs were still against the wall against Heritage Woods, and they again won 72-67.

“Some years you expect to win, and you go far. Other times you surprise yourself.” Rich Goulet, Pitt Meadows head coach

Goulet said Pitt played a sloppy second quarter and spotted the Kodiaks a 14-point lead. Again they battled back, tying the game 51-51, then winning a see-saw battle down the stretch. Smith had one of his best games of the year with 40 points, 20 rebounds and seven blocks. On the outside, Lapurga hit some key treys,

and was good for 16 points. That win was their ticket to the provincials, so Saturday’s seeding game against the Sardis Falcons was not an impassioned performance. Pitt lost 99-70. Smith had 29 points. “I was happy with everything until we played Sardis, and we looked exhausted,” said Goulet. The B.C. tournament draw was relatively kind to the Marauders, who enter the tournament in the sixth berth out of the valley. They will open against the Vancouver College Fighting Irish – a tough team, but not one of the province’s elite. They played them earlier in the year, and Goulet is expecting a close game. “We played them in their barn, and we were missing our point guard Elijah, and lost in overtime.” They tip off the tournament on March 12, 1 p.m., at the Langley Events Centre.

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SRT makes first B.C. tournament Titans, Ramblers meet at Valleys by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

The Maple Ridge Ramblers and the Samuel Robertson Technical Titans met in the bronze game at the Fraser Valley tournament for senior boys basketball on Saturday in Abbotsford. The Ramblers won the game 47-39, as two exhausted local rivals slugged it out. But they were both already winners, having both achieved their larger goal of qualifying for the provincial triple-A tournament. For the Titans, this will be the first senior boys B.C. final appearance in school history. “It’s a big, big deal,” said SRT athletics director Lesley McPherson. “The basketball kids are really excited. “This is what Dock [Ken Dockendorf] had

in mind when he proposed this new system. Neighbourhood programs have a chance to compete.” This year the former triple-A division has been divided into a larger school quadruple-A and triple-A division. It has given SRT-sized schools a chance to compete. She said SRT has a good combination basketball talent, and athletic kids who know what it takes to win. “This is a group of really good athletes, and basketball is just another thing they do,” she said. There are two lacrosse stars in Mitch McDole and Brad Rowbotham. The former is one his way to play NCAA field lacrosse, and the latter has been drafted by the Burnaby Lakers. There are a pair of soccer standouts in Trevor White and Cole Lamont, who both appear designed for university athletics. There are also two kids who are bas-

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“It’s nice for these kids to finish their basketball careers by making school history.” Lesley McPherson, SRT athletics director SRT defeated Surrey’s Guilford Park 60-49 before taking on top seeds from their own league. The Titan’s first upset victory came at the expense of Robert Bate-

man, the second seed in the North League. Bateman couldn’t answer SRT’s pressure defence and up-tempo game, and lost 82-66. Rebalkin was named game MVP for his lights out shooting, and tenacious perimeter defence. That led to a matchup with the third-seeded Brookswood Bobcats, where SRT roared out to a quick 22-8 lead, and came away with a 5146 victory. Senior post White finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds to collect player of the game honours. Another tight game brought another victory, 65-62 over Charles Best on Friday night. That win put the Titans into the final four, and into the provincials. “We played incredibly well,” said Tomlin. “They win, and they go crazy.” They will open the B.C.s against Burnaby’s second-ranked Saint Thomas Moore, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Langley Events Centre.

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Ramblers third in the Valley The Maple Ridge Ramblers will be going to the triple-A boys basketball B.C. Tournament as the third seed out of the Fraser Valley. The Ramblers played six games in eight days starting last Saturday, Feb. 22, in a double knockout format. Their first game of the Fraser Valley was a 79-53 win over Clayton Heights Next up was North Delta, which defeated Ridge

58-53. So the Ramblers faced win-or-go-home games for the rest of the tourney. They beat Princess Margaret 59-39, then Sullivan Heights 70-52. The game to go to the B.C.’s had Ridge facing its nemesis, North Delta, again. In a highly competitive game, the Ramblers defeated No. 6 team in the province 56-53. The final saw two very

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KILLIPS, Kenneth Linford Dec. 7, 1922 - Feb. 26, 2014 Dad passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital after a short illness on February 26th, 2014. He is survived by his three daughters, Jean Norrie, Rae Dobie, and Pooky Sasiadek (Joe). Six grandchildren, many great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his brothers Don and Cliff. A special thank you to the kind and caring staff at VGH. No service by request. Expressions of sympathy can be made at: www.gardenhill.ca

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LIVING, Joan MARGARET Aunt Joan Sadly passed away on her 76th birthday, Feb. 20, 2014. Pre-deceased by her parents Leonard and Kathleen Living. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her sister Kathleen Chatt (Kenneth), 7 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, 1 great grandnephew and her loyal friend Midas. Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, March 8th at 2:00 pm in the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s), 11969 216th Street. Pastor Don Schuiling officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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SUNDECKS

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

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PETS

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REAL ESTATE 627

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741

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810

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

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SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

752

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

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750

MAPLE RIDGE bright clean grnd/lvl 1bdr,new paint,gas f/p, laund, brand new fridge/stove avail now. N/P, no inside smoking. $800 incl hydro/cbl & net. 604-466-5289, 604-307-3685 MAPLE RIDGE new 1 bdrm g/l ste 1150sf elec f/p 5 appls inst ldry, a/c NP no inside smoking. Incl hydro heat cble wifi across SRT sep ent $850/mo. April 1. 604-700-7227

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746

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

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845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $134,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 MAPLE RIDGE Central - Large 1 bdrm apt. Deck, laundry facils, prkg & storage. NS/NP. $620/mo. Avail now. 604-937-3534

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed.Ns/Np. $780/mo + utils. 604-307-2241. Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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RENTALS 700

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604.466.8404 (Erik) PORT COQUITLAM

Bright Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

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604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm g/lvl w/storage, 1.5 bths, priv entry, lrg patio, w/d, 5appl. n/s, n/p. $1075/m inc util. March 15. 604-552-3307 MAPLE RIDGE 256th. Fully furn’d 2 bdrm, f/p. $800/mo. Free cbl, hydro, ph. N/P. Avail now. (604)462-7491

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On February 13, 2014, at 20644 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,452 CAD, on or about 12:20 Hours, and a 2005 Nissan 350Z, BCLP: 350PMF, VIN: JN1AZ34DX5M605154, on or about 12:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2012, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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2014

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LEASE FOR ONLY

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%* PURCHASE FINANCING FOR HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KM▼

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†

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual/ 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual with an annual lease rate of 0%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $75/$85 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,750/$11,050. Lease offers include $600/$1,050 in Price Adjustments, Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Lease a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual and you’ll be entitled to a $600/$1,050 Price Adjustment. Price Adjustment applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits or promotion other than the Hyundai Financial Service’s promotional lease offer. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. *Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD for $28,359 at 0% per annum equals $218 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $28,359. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $28,359. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ♦Price of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Elantra Limited/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $20,249/$25,199/$40,659. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM), are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only.♦†* Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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