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Pitt Meadows moves to ban medical growops Lower Mainland cities wary of property tax pitfall by M on i sh a M ar ti n s reporter

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Pitt Meadows is set to ban medical marijuana operations in all zones of the city. On the recommendation of staff, council voted Tuesday to prohibit commercial medical marijuana facilities in industrial and agricultural areas, joining Abbotsford, White Rock and Langley, which have already moved to stop the enterprises from setting up. Pitt Meadows banned medical growops from residential areas in 2010. At a committee meeting, acting chief administrative officer Kim Grout said Pitt Meadows initially supported a plan to restrict the operations to industrial areas, but decided not too after a recent advisory from the B.C. Assessment Authority.

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Volunteers count Metro homeless Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows saw lone increase in 2011 by M onisha M ar t ins staff reporter

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Volunteer Bee Schroeder fills out a questionnaire for the 2014 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count in downtown Maple Ridge on Wednesday.

Thirty volunteers fanned out across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Wednesday to conduct a 24-hour homeless count, performed in Metro Vancouver every three years.

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They scoured the bushes looking for camps, checked under highway overpasses and tallied a steady stream of men, women and young people who dropped by the Salvation Army’s Caring Place shelter. Volunteers also checked the library, bottle depots and the welfare office. The count is always an under estimate of the actual number of homeless, but provides valuable insight. “The count is important to us,” said Darrell Pilgrim, di-

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rector of the Caring Place, which was the base for volunteers. “We want to make sure we are using the resources the best we can. We also feel it’s important to make sure we are providing enough resources.” Preliminary results will be released in late April, with a final report out in July. Volunteers in 2011 counted 2,623 homeless in Metro – down slightly from 2008. But many more were found in shelters rather than on the

street. In 2011, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were the only municipalities in Metro Vancouver where the number of people without a roof over their heads increased. One hundred and two people were found homeless that March, up from 90 in 2008. Of the 102 – 40 were housed in emergency shelter facilities, while one person was listed as having no fixed address. See Homeless, p13

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Contraries of B.C. Civil Forfeiture Critics call for review of ‘flawed’ legislation by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

he lush rural property near Webster’s Corner was a retirement plan for the elementary school teacher.

Purchased in 2003, Penelope Carlson boards horses on a paddock amongst tall Douglas firs and cedars. As a favour to a friend, Carlson, 63, agreed to use a building on her four-hectare property to grow medical marijuana under Health Canada regulations. It was an operation that was legal, sanctioned by federal laws. Carlson’s retirement plans were on track until November 2010, when an electrician tattled on her growop. His tip led 23 Ridge Meadows RCMP officers to Carlson’s home, guns drawn and clad in bullet-proof vests. According to court documents filed by B.C.’s Director of Civil Forfeiture, RCMP found marijuana in three grow rooms in a building on Carlson’s property and seized a total of 615 marijuana plants and 55 ounces of dried marijuana. Carlson was charged with production for the purpose of trafficking, but the charges were tossed out after the court learned the growop was legal. Despite no conviction, the province is now attempting to seize Carlson’s property under legislation that’s increasingly being criticized for targeting the innocent. Enacted in 2006, the civil-forfeiture law was touted as a tool to fight organized crime, but three cases from Maple Ridge filed in the past year show it has a much broader reach. Carlson and the two men whose properties are up for seizure were reluctant to speak in-depth about the lawsuits. “The situation of many respectable people like Penny who are being tortured financially and emotionally by the director of civil forfeiture’s endless action are further victimized by society by such publicity,” said Carlson’s lawyer, Tonia Grace. “She doesn’t need more unfair stigma.” Port Coquitlam lawyer Josef Schwarz is also facing the prospect of losing his rental property at 12253 – 228th Street in Maple Ridge after he failed to heed repeated requests to turf his drug-dealing tenants. According to documents filed in

MLA Marc Dalton inspects night vision goggles purchased with money seized through civil forfeiture; (below) A Port Coquitlam lawyer faces losing his rental property at 12253 – 228th Street in Maple Ridge through the same process. B.C. Supreme Court, Ridge Meadows RCMP raided the yellow house, located near a playground, three times in the span of three months starting in January 2013. Crack, ecstasy and marijuana were seized and a 42-year-old woman is facing charges in connection with the busts. After the first raid, Mounties contacted Schwarz and told him to help them reduce crime by “paying more attention” to the activities of his tenant. Following the second raid, in February 2013, Schwarz was warned that the property could be “subject to civil or criminal restraint and forfeiture.” Though Schwarz was not party to any of the illegal activities and never charged criminally, seven months later B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office is targeting it on grounds the house was used as an instrument of unlawful activity. The court documents state the defendant “did know or have reason to know of the unlawful acts of trafficking in and possession of controlled substances,” and benefited from the income derived from renting it out. Schwarz declined an interview. “Regrettably, I am unavailable to discuss this matter with you. However, the [act] does seem contrary to our common sense understanding of fairness and justice,” he said in an email.

“It is not surprising that there is a constitutional challenge of the legislation presently underway by one or more other parties.” The Civil Forfeiture Office can confiscate any property deemed to be the proceeds of unlawful activity and the B.C. law does not require criminal charges or a conviction to do so. Since the office opened in 2006, the province reports it has collected $41-million from seizures of everything from houses and sports cars to helicopters. Director of Civil Forfeiture Phil Tawtel insist the process does not violate Charter rights, noting the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of civil forfeiture laws across the country. “Civil forfeiture actions do not de-

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pend on criminal charges or convictions – but a rigorous, due process of law still applies,” said Tawtel. “The civil court process is entirely separate … and involves taking action against property rather than people.” Critics of the program, however, call the process “fundamentally unfair” and a “cash cow” for the government. “The whole notion that this is about property, not about people, is incredibly problematic,” said Michael Vonn, a policy director with the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. “That’s a complete legal fiction.” The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has fielded a dozen complaints from people being targeted by the forfeiture office since it opened. “We are hearing constantly of

people settling because they cannot afford to fight,” said Vonn. “It is a massive access to justice issue. You have the unlimited resources of the state coming down on people who are in a position of not being able to defend themselves very effectively.” The province’s Ombudsperson Kim Carter encourages people who feel that they have not been treated fairly by the administrative processes of the Civil Forfeiture Office to bring their complaints to her. Carter noted there is a high level of public concern about the fairness of the forfeiture process and wants to ensure that people know all the options they have for addressing problems. “While people know they can bring problems to the attention of the ministry, some may not be aware that my office can also respond to these complaints, and may be able to find fair resolutions,” Carter said. Ironically, the first group to file a legal challenge of the government’s civil forfeiture law are B.C. Hells Angels, whose members claim it violates their constitutional rights. The province, however, believes the legislation is an essential crimefighting tool. In 2013, Ridge Meadows RCMP forwarded 13 cases to the Civil Forfeiture Office, netting $122,711 in cash and vehicles. Four cases have been forwarded this year. Since 2006, there have 28 forfeitures from Ridge Meadows, totalling $376,975. Cash gained from the forfeitures is returned to police forces and other organizations, such as the youth diversion program and Cythera Transition House Society, in the form of grants. In 2012, Ridge Meadows RCMP received a $6,100 grant for the purchase of night vision goggles, tablet computers and a digital camera, while Cythera House and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services received $5,000 and $25,000, respectively, for programs aimed at preventing violence against women and children. “It’s a very important tool to deal with criminal activity,” said Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, who championed the program locally as a way to snuff out illegal growops. “It is doing what it was meant to do, which is to go after ill-gotten gains.” Dalton does not believe the program is unfairly targeting the innocent. He notes referrals must come from police, must have a public interest component and go through the courts. “There are serious consequences to illegal activity. If it is not illegal, there is recourse,” he said.

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Tuesday. The money, already set aside in a reserve account, will pay for a Two Ram Horizontal Baler system, which will be set up in the big shop at the depot, where it will crush and package paper, plastics, cardboard and metal into nice one-tonne cubes. The question, though, is whether the depot’s 18-year-old baler will last the six months or so before the new one arrives. The district already paid $73,000 in 2009 to keep the old one limping along, recycling society executive director Kim Day told council. And without a baler, which makes it easier to ship out more product in less space, the district won’t get the top prices for its recyclables. For instance, currently the recycling society receives about $120 for baled cardboard. If it’s shipped loose, the price the recycling depot receives is cut in half. Coun. Corisa Bell wanted to delay the purchase because it was too close to the November civic elections. “Making a decision like this, at this time, is significant.” Bell said many people in the district want municipal garbage collection and said a new council may have to respond to that. Currently, Maple Ridge residents either hire a private garbage hauler to pick up their waste or take it to the transfer station themselves. The Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot picks up curbside recyclables. “I can’t imagine another group of people ignoring the public so blatantly. “And to purchase a piece of machinery that is this expensive at this

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The baler crushes and packages paper, plastics, cardboard and metal into one-tonne cubes. point, that’s going to take six months before it gets here?” Bell wanted council to do a request for information on garbage collection for Maple Ridge and says council should at least have the information on what it would cost to implement such a program. She said the 2012 Citizens Survey by Ipso Reid indicated that 40 per cent of people interviewed said they wanted municipal garbage pickup. She doesn’t have an opinion on municipal garbage pickup, but council should at least have the information. In 2012, council rejected spending $85,000 to get a consultant to look at garbage pickup. “Why wouldn’t you want the information?” However, a staff report from last year estimates that, under a municipally operated garbage collection system, the combined yearly costs would climb to between $275 to $350. Bell, though, said if Maple Ridge, at some point, decided to opt for a single collector of garbage, green waste and recyclables, it may not need

the baler. For example, Maple Ridge, along one company picks up with many cities in Metall waste streams from ro Vancouver, has signed Pitt Meadows homes deals with MMBC as and doesn’t process its part of the province’s aim recyclables, instead mar- at recycling packaging keting them around the and paper. Lower Mainland. The agreement sees “What is the overall MMBC pay the District cost to run the recycling of Maple Ridge about a society and what’s the million dollars a year for cost to have everything marketing its recyclables. collected by one com- That gives the district a pany? steady revenue stream, “We don’t have that in- which is less subject to formation.” the ups and downs of the Bell and Coun. Bob market. Masse voted against the In return, MMBC colbaler purchase. lects upfront fees from “I’m still struggling to industry, based on the support the expenditure packaging used, in adat this time,” Masse said. dition to what it receives The rest of council sup- from selling the recyported it. clables. “This is the right thing That’s resulted in a to do,” Coun. Al Hogarth group of businesses opsaid. “I’m used to having posing the fee structure that discussion [about saying it will drive them garbage pickup] pretty out of business. well every election cycle. However, curbside reLet’s have fun.” cycling practices for MaThe new baler will op- ple Ridge residents won’t erate whether the current change and the depot will system remains or under still do the collection. the new arrangement The Canadian Fedbetween Maple Ridge eration of Independent and Multi-Materials Business and eight other B.C., said Mayor Ernie associations launched a Daykin. campaign in B.C. news“If MMBC doesn’t papers and online at red dsgli ofl work out, we just go back thinkitbc.ca to amplify y hjhfk fh sd vvjjh gk as ;ls s f; fd k ;ja to the system that’s al- the ldpressure against sl;g dkthe kasjfds jgkldfs fd gfklja sk s;’n gli oflds ready in place.” ljkgdfs;gfds;’n vkldajnew system. gdfs;gfd hjhfkds gkfh fdljk vvjjhy

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Maple Ridge is joining the rest of Metro Vancouver in livestreaming its regular meetings. “We expect the first meeting in April will be livestreamed,” legislative services manager Ceri Marlo said at Tuesday’s meeting. The announcement followed a presentation by communications manager Fred Armstrong about Maple Ridge’s new website. Marlo said later that the first regular meeting on April 8 will be livestreamed as a test run, using the Mediasite system that allows simultaneous viewing of videos of meetings while following the agenda for that meeting. The district currently videotapes its council and committee meetings and posts them on its website a few days after the meeting. Livestreaming will use the same camera that’s currently used for videotaping. Livestreaming, though, will allow voters to watch Tuesday evening council meetings in real time. Pitt Meadows has offered that since 2009, using the feed from Shaw

Cable broadcasts. But Marlo pointed out that means relying on Shaw to cover the event. Maple Ridge’s system will allow its in-house system to livestream all council meetings, regardless of whether Shaw is covering. “If Shaw isn’t in attendance … we don’t have that issue. “We also have the opportunity to do livestreaming of other meetings, whereas they don’t have that opportunity. We have the potential to do a majority of our meetings – recording, livestreaming.” Once webcasts of regular meetings are underway, the district will look at livestreaming its Monday afternoon committee of the whole meetings, which also take place in council chambers, which is wired for sound. That leaves council’s Monday morning workshops, where more debate usually takes place, still unrecorded and without any immediate plans for livestreaming. “We’re looking into that now, into equipping that room to do recordings of meetings,” Marlo said. But costs are involved with that, she added. Livestreaming workshop meetings is more challenging because of recess breaks that take

place throughout the meeting. Webcasting from council chambers can be done without any extra costs. Coun. Corisa Bell has previously called for workshop meetings to be recorded. She learned Thursday that will happen but the recordings won’t be livestreamed or posted to the web. “It doesn’t seem like there’s a desire to do that.” Marlo said the livestreaming will be modelled after that used during the public budget sessions last fall. She said with recent upgrades to the district’s system, livestreaming is now possible. “We had to increase our bandwith to enable us to do that and that was done recently.” Mayor Ernie Daykin said developing an inhouse system took longer than simply using the Shaw Cable feed. A staff person is also required to operate the camera to provide five views of the proceedings. Marlo added the intent was always to move to livestreaming when videos of meetings began in 2012. A survey in February of websites found that cities from West Vancouver to Burnaby to Mission to Pitt Meadows all webcast their council meetings, with

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Quiet on council Maple Ridge council supports crack houses in its downtown, the area where it’s spent millions of public dollars to restore. It’s a provocative statement which the seven elected leaders on council would challenge – but it’s one borne out by the reality of their actions, which speak louder than words. Maple Ridge council’s action is actually inaction – silence in dealing with a a drug house house on St. Anne Avenue, just a block south of Lougheed Highway. The house is managed by Coun. Al Hogarth and last week it was raided by Ridge Meadows RCMP for the fourth time in two years. On March 5, RCMP entered the heritage home at 22309 St. Anne and seized heroine, another substance and “other items connected to drug trafficking.” Drug trafficking charges are being recommended against two of the people found there. Drugs were seized from the house in raids in 2012 and 2013, as well. After such a disgraceful record (and thousands of dollars spent in policing costs), RCMP are now looking at invoking the draconian civil forfeiture, which could see the province seize the house. For any owner or manager of the property who cares about his responsibilities, the situation can only be embarrassing. For a councillor, paid by the taxpayer and who purports to be acting for the public good, it must be even more so. Hogarth maintains that the Residential Tenancy Act makes it difficult to evict troublesome tenants and that he’s powerless to control the hangers-on who end up on the premises. The property owner instead bears responsibility, he added. So why don’t the vast majority of landlords have such problems? More embarrassing for the people of Maple Ridge is their representatives’ cowed silence on the issue. Coun. Cheryl Ashlie, to her credit, has continually pressed for prompt demolition of problem houses, including two of the lots adjacent to the St. Anne Avenue house. But she doesn’t direct her questions at the most obvious target – Hogarth. The situation is made more difficult by Hogarth appropriately excusing himself the meeting when the properties are discussed to avoid conflict of interest. But Ashlie, in her brief foray, was mostly ignored in her requests last year. And she and the others on council don’t raise a peep or mention the fact that a councillor sitting beside them, debating municipal issues is managing a house that is causing so much trouble. Councillors are allowed to have private lives and not have their individual careers subject to scrutiny at public meetings. And any actions undertaken by council must be objective and be handled fairly and treated as any other. But for the mayor and council to repeatedly say nothing, repeatedly deny that their colleague at the table manages this troubled property, to not ask even the most polite questions, which in no way would be slanderous or disrespectful, strains council’s credibility. If mayor and council can’t even timourously raise with this issue and use the public forum of their meetings to press for change, do they really function as a council? – The News

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epartment of Fisheries and Oceans officer Finn Chuminski wants to restore the habitat of an endangered spe- Along the Fraser Jack Emberly cies of B.C. sockeye, but he’s thwarted by DFO management, and politicians. As Chuminski tries to make sense of the road blocks, he has suspicious, life-threatening “accidents.” His hip-waders fill with water. Before he’s sucked under, his life-long friend, Billy Spirit Wolf, throws him a rope. Another time, Chuminski grinds to a halt at the edge of a raging river. The bridge is out. Why hadn’t his supervisor warned him? Were the slashes in the boots from a knife? Could Chuminski be targeted for extinction along with the salmon he’s trying to save? By whom, and why? It’s the premise – basic idea or dilemma – of Secret Protocol, a novel. I wrote it after listening to Denise Jaden, the presenter at last month’s Golden Ears Writers at the ACT. Her book is Fast Fiction, A Guide to Writing a First Draft Novel in Thirty Days. Jaden once wrote a novel in 21 for National Novel Writers Month (each November). Jaden says a premise contains elements of a good screenplay. She recommends Luke’s

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Logline. The main character in Secret Protocol – Chuminski – sets out to achieve a goal: restore Sacred Lake’s sockeye. But he runs into unexpected obstacles. Mundane office tasks take him from his field work – “the new DFO protocol” eliminates the agency’s role in enforcement and habitat protection. To save the salmon before it’s too late, Chuminski must grow as an individual or face defeat and doom. The next step is a story plan. Let ideas for setting, themes, characters, and plot flow onto a page without revising or editing, says Jaden. Do that after writing 2,000 words every day for a month. For the setting, I need a lake with spawning area infringed upon by development. A model? Fish Lake is out after escaping a plan to turn it a mining tailings pond, but there’s one near Chilliwack that First Nations have depended on for centuries. Habitat could be remediated here, but it’s vanishing as politicians strip rules for lakes and endangered species from legislation. I’d explain this through dialogue to hold reader interest. I’ll reread testimony of senior DFO administrators at the Cohen Commission, but remember this is fiction. Other characters? A council of shady senior DFO guys out to eliminate Finn, who’s getting too close, and Finn’s wife, who’s threatening to leave him because of his drinking problem and frequent violent rants. For Finn to save his marriage, he must become open with his feelings; find personal peace and purpose. Spirit Wolf will take him through a healing ceremony in a sweat lodge. When Chumini-

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ski embraces ancient native values, he’ll find the strength to uncover the truth behind the department’s paralysis. Themes? Pushing forward in the face of loss, government misuse of power. To advance the plot, I’ll have a Deep Throat figure in the DFO drop clues to the secret protocol’s location. It’s a scheme to abandon the Wild Salmon Policy for engineered GM farm fish. Puppet DFO scientists say the substantial equivalent for the real thing will adapt to increasing ocean acidity, and produce six times the protein in months, not years. Think of the corporate profits. Who needs wild salmon, scallops, and oysters? A big problem with the protocol – which leads to murder – is a gene similar to the one responsible for mad cow disease. The DFO scientist who discovered it dies suddenly in a boating accident. I need an inciting opening incident. Billy calls Chuminski at home. “You’ve got to see this, Finn. Dead fish, hundreds of ’em along Davis Creek. Didn’t make it to the spawning grounds.” “Chemical spill, or siltation? It’s important if you hope to get us there.” “Neither. Covered with lesions. Opened a few. Hearts are mush. Asked your supervisor to investigate three days ago, take samples. Nobody. What’s going on?” “First I’ve heard, Billy. Be there in 20 minutes.” • March 18, Writing as Witness with poet Renee Sakika and author Annette LeBox. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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THE NEWS/letters ‘Mayor has contempt for voting public’ Editor, The News: Re: Pitt council criticized over pay increase (The News, March 7). Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters’ comment that council can choose not to answer questions asked by the residents shows once again the contempt in which she holds us. The question about the unrealistic pay raises the council accepted again this year may have been raised previously, but it has not yet been answered. She may not want to hear this again, but those who are seeing their taxes rise year after year in order to provide these benefits want them ended. Elected officials are answerable to those who elect them, or certainly should be. The mayor has no right whatsoever to even think that she and councillors do not need to respond to legitimate questioning from those they are intended to represent. And blaming her ever-increasing wage hikes on a bylaw passed in 2008 only demonstrates her lack of responsible leadership. Council enact bylaws, and can revoke bylaws. But that is something that Mayor Walters, along with Couns. Gwen O’Connell and Tracy Miyashita have no desire to do. Their annual automatic and completely unjustified pay raises would then be reduced, if not eliminated. How the mayor chooses to spend her wage increase, be it charitable or not, is irrelevant. The concern of the taxpayers is that these blatantly-excessive and unwarranted annual increases compound year by year, and Mayor Walters and her supporters clearly have no intention of changing things. These perks must be the ‘essential services’ she claims would be lost if property taxes did not rise year after year. Their priorities are not those shared by the rest of us, and these three have obviously lost sight of their duty as councillors. Byron Hosking Pitt Meadows

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Tag and hold bylaw goes too far Editor, The News: Re: No small amounts for scrap metal recyclers (The News, March 7). I am sorry Dan Banov for the loss of your wire that cost you $450 in repair bills. Many people have been victimized by metal theft, myself included. I have been a business owner and property owner here in Maple Ridge for many years and understand the frustration that metal theft causes. The last break-in, in November 2012, cost my company $15,000 in processed product, and a pickup truck. At one time, not so long ago, I was being broken into four nights a week. I have had thieves steal material right off my trucks in broad daylight. Fraser Valley Metal Exchange began taking government-issued ID and vehicle documentation as early as 2006 on a regular basis. The RCMP has been contacted on several occasions when suspicious material arrives, even if we have not received a stolen report. In one instance, a report was received for stolen railway material from as far away as the Interior. This party tried to market it in Maple Ridge. My staff reported the individuals and vehicle to the RCMP immediately. The RCMP arrived, guns drawn, and removed the individuals and prosecuted them.

This is just one incident. There have been times when we have also refused to help customers when their product is suspicious and routinely ban individuals who have suspicious material. Fraser Valley Metal Exchange welcomed the new provincial bylaw and has changed all invoices and documents to accommodate them, all at our expense. I welcomed the province-wide bylaw and, in my opinion, it helps to stop the movement of stolen material from one area to another and keeps the industry informed. But the District of Maple Ridge has an additional set of bylaws with regulations that are impossible to comply with. Maple Ridge’s tag and hold policy goes too far. The provincial government brought in the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, which found that the regulation to tag and hold all metal, while impossible to comply with, does not stop metal theft. So all other municipalities do not enforce any tag and hold policies. Of course, if product does seem suspicious, we have it tagged and hold it for RCMP to check out. Reporting and alerting the metal recycling industry about stolen material, in my opinion, would go a long way to put a dent in metal theft.

Fraser Valley Metal Exchange does daily reports to the RCMP, as well as documents every purchase, with full legal names, addresses, birthdays, phone numbers, vehicle models, license plates, descriptions of the product received, what time they arrived and where it came from. What more can a metal dealer do? How much tighter can the regulations be? Then don’t blame the metal dealer or the RCMP who do everything within their power to provide the proper information to try and prosecute these individuals. Theft continues today because of the court’s inability to prosecute these people to the full extent of the law. Even if people are charged, they are right back out on the streets to do it again. We need more programs to deter people from turning to stealing for whatever reason and make them more accountable for their actions. As a society, we need to be more vigilant in observing and reporting theft and suspicious activity. The District of Maple Ridge should support local businesses, mine included, instead of creating unrealistic bylaws. Shouldn’t provincial bylaws be for everyone? Why should Maple Ridge be different? Mike Salo, owner Fraser Valley Metal Exchange

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Raided drug house to be inspected Squatters still occupying illegal suites by Monisha M ar t ins staff reporter

A heritage house, currently occupied by drug-dealing squatters and managed by a Maple Ridge councillor, will be inspected by district staff Friday for the second time in less than a year. The property at 22309 St. Anne Avenue was raided by police in March 2013 for the third time in less than a year. Two illegal suites were discovered during the raid and “unauthorized tenants” were turfed out. Last week, Ridge Meadows RCMP raided the house for a fourth time since June 2012 and found nothing had changed. Squatters were still occupying the illegal suites and dealing drugs out of the property. A man and woman are being investigated on allegations of drug trafficking after crack cocaine and heroin was found. “We are currently investigating the same or similar bylaw and building infractions on the site,” said bylaws director Liz Holitzki. Owned by Yang Lee Liu, the heritage house and two neighbouring properties have been repeatedly targeted by the dis-

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trict for the past three years. In addition to four search warrants by RCMP, Holitzki’s department has three separate “untidy premises” files for the properties, managed by Coun. Al Hogarth, a former mayor of Maple Ridge. Hogarth claims he is only responsible for the front section of the house, which is occupied by a legal tenant who is being intimidated by other people. The rest of people are squatters, who’ve been trespassing since March 2013, which was the last time Hogarth visited the property.

“They had broken back in after I had it all locked up,” he said. “One tenant was meant to be gone six months ago. It never did get boarded up and that’s not my fault. I told the landlord to take care of it.” The squatters arrested during last week’s raid are back, Hogarth added, saying he was threatened with a gun during his last visit to the property. “I haven’t been in there. I wasn’t going to walk in there alone,” he said. Hogarth said police can enforce a trespassing law, but need cooperation from the owner. “I’ve told [the police] I’m not involved, but they keep phoning me to help. I’ve got one legal tenant in that property, not five, not 10,” Hogarth said. “To me, it’s clearly trespassing. My biggest wish for me, the municipality and the neighbourhood is for our criminal justice system to do something, rather than just do their normal catchand-release.” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin has assured the neighbourhood that council will deal with the properties, which are part of a rezoning application for a condo development. Daykin called the owner Thursday and expressed his “unhappiness” and displeasure with the situation. “It puts all of us in a difficult spot,” he said.

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Maple Ridge not dreaming of SkyTrain, just a faster bus District adds wishes to regional transportation vision for referendum by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Vancouver wants a subway line to UBC, while Surrey and Langley want light rail transit. All Maple Ridge wants is some fast buses, a few more runs of the West Coast Express, and more community shuttle buses. “We think that could be done in the short term. It doesn’t have that huge billion-dollar price tag to it,” said Mayor Ernie Daykin. “I could stamp my feet up and down saying I want SkyTrain,” but that’s not reasonable. Maple Ridge is part of TransLink’s northeast sector, which includes Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows. Last week was that sector’s turn to put its desires into the transportation “vision” requested by the provincial government. TransLink has to have its vision ready by June 30, as part of a provincially led referendum on TransLink’s funding. The TransLink Mayor’s Council created a working group to craft the vision and to hear each city’s priorities based on the long-term Transport 2040 plan. Daykin likes the focus the process has imposed on local mayors. “It’s great because it gives us the opportunity to sit down and roll up our sleeves and do some work. I think it’s a good thing,” he said.

be virtually almost as quick, maybe as quick.” The line even could have “enhanced” bus stops that resemble SkyTrain stations and can handle lots of passengers. Daykin said Maple Ridge is meeting Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy: Metro Vancouver 2040, which calls for downtown Maple Ridge to become a regional city centre with a population of 25,000 people. That will put people within a five to 15-minute walk from the West Coast Express Port Haney station or the Haney Place Mall bus loop. The mayors’ goals and priorities that will be encompassed in their vision will be based on TransLink’s own longrange plan, Transport 2040, which predicts another 1.3 million people in the region

“If we get that RapidBus service every seven or eight minutes, then we can actually get people out of their cars. They can move into the downtown and not need two cars or maybe not even need one.” Daykin said a RapidBus system, with its own lanes along the Lougheed Highway, could get people to the SkyTrain within 20 minutes, with two or three stops in Maple Ridge, a couple in Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam. “In my view, our ask is a cost-effective approach and a reasonable approach based on our density. We’re not the Broadway corridor with 100,000 boardings a day. SkyTrain is 20 or 30 years out perhaps, but a RapidBus will

and another 600,000 cars by that time. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore leads the group of seven mayors and is also leading the regional push for RapidBus. Earlier this year, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam teamed up to push for a RapidBus line connecting downtown Maple Ridge to Coquitlam’s new SkyTrain, which opens in two years. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone told mayors they had to have a vision for what they’d like to see in transportation in the Lower Mainland, and how it would be paid for, by the end of June. In return, Stone would delay a referendum on TransLink that originally was planned for this November’s election.

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ment charges were filed 151th Street at 96th Avagainst him and David enue. Kevin May, 22. “Some great police “Police put out a news work by an staff reporter release asking for the alert Surrey public’s help in locating RCMP police A young man wanted Mr. Boscoe, and inves- officer located by police on allegations tigators want to thank our victim, of luring teenage girls everyone who assisted,” and the two into the sex trade has said Cpl. Alanna Dun- accused, and been arrested. lop. the details Nicholas Boscoe Police allege Boscoe, were disturned himself in on who is also known closed,” said Thursday morning at as Nicholas Van Di- Dunlop. the Port Coquitlam est, and May promised The informacourt house. teenage girls money tion led police Boscoe The 18-year-old is and other incentives as to a house on accused of recruiting part of the recruitment. 123rd Avenue teens into prostitution. Police learned about in Maple Ridge, where Ridge Meadows the crime by chance officers executed a RCMP made a pub- on Jan. 24 after the search warrant on Jan. lic plea to help locate men and a teenage vic- 29. Boscoe on Tuesday, tim were involved in a The RCMP Lower Tri Cities - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows a week after procurecar crash in SurreyNews on Mainland District

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Historical society looking to restore ‘stories’ of Maple Ridge Has located about 140 markers so far

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Some of Maple Ridge’s historic plaques are barely legible, time having taken its toll. Some can be read, just barely, because the Plexiglas coverings have clouded over, creating an almost opaque screen. After the years of sun and rain, ice and heat, the heritage markers and plaques that dot the district need replacing, so the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission has started an inventory process to find out their exact locations. After that, the group will decide on the best way to preserve them for future years. “Lots of things happen to markers,” said Brenda Smith, heritage commission chair. Some have been accidentally damaged or hit by cars, while others have been “liberated” from their original locations. Many monuments or plaques can be found in the popular places, but some have been tucked away in less visible spots. Some have been installed by groups other than local government, or the heritage commission. Smith appeared at council Tuesday to give an update of the com-

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Brenda Smith of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission stands beside a heritage plaque in Memorial Peace Park on Thursday. mission’s work. The district is reviewing the draft heritage plan, intended to last for two decades. The plan also includes the plaque-restoration project. “There has not been a consistent record of where they are all placed,” Smith explained later. As a result, it’s going to take a while, until next year, before the commission knows the location of all the plaques. “We’ve probably located 140 or so. We have a fairly good idea of lots of them and we’re looking at finding the rest of them. “We’re hoping that people in the communi-

ty will just let us know.” Once all the locations are known for the markers and their condition has been noted, the commission will decide how best to renovate them. “They’re in different frames, some may need a paint job, some may have to have the Plexiglas replaced, some of them may have to be completely replaced. We’re not really sure at this point.” The commission, though, is trying to find the best way to preserve and restore them “in a 21st Century way.” That will require consultation with sign makers and metal workers and

studying how other cities preserve markers on their historic locations. “Everybody’s got a different spin on this. “There are lots of technological changes that have taken place since the marking of historical places began in Maple Ridge.” One location where some attention is needed is the Whonnock Cemetery, where explanatory panels at the entrance are in poor shape. Smith represents the Maple Ridge Historical Society on the commission. The historical society has its annual general meeting March 20 and celebrates its 40th anniversary Aug. 10.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Historic Hammond Council Approves Area Planning Process On March 11, 2014 Maple Ridge Council approved the Hammond Area Planning Process Scoping Report that lays out the path that will be followed to develop a new area plan for one of Maple Ridge’s first neighbourhoods.

Mayor Ernie Daykin noted, “I’m very excited about the process that our staff has laid out here. I think it captures the spirit of this amazing neighbourhood perfectly. I have had the opportunity to speak with many new and long-time residents of our Hammond neighbourhood and I know the deep emotional connection they have with their community. This #MyHammond photo project on social media allows

March 2014 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, March 17 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers

One of the keys to the development of the area plans is public engagement. With the Hammond Area Plans the public engagement will complement traditional forms of consultation with an innovative community outreach called #MyHammond that will launch across all social media platforms. The start of the campaign will encourage area residents to post photographs on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MyHammond. Citizens will be asked to provide brief one or two word descriptions of what is in the image that they feel defines the character of their neighbourhood.

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everyone to talk about what’s in their heart and become engaged in the project. I know that I speak for all of Council in expressing how pleased we are to see the Hammond Area Plan moving forward and that we are all excited to hear the public input as this exciting project continues.” In the upcoming weeks the project will roll out so we encourage you to keep a watchful eye in the newspaper and online for more information. This might be a great time to start snapping photos on your smartphone and camera in preparation for the launch of the Hammond Area Planning Process.

INFORMED: Have You Registered Yet? Registration for Arts & Recreation Programs is Underway The Spring Arts and Recreation Guide is online and the print edition is available at all your favourite recreation facilities. If you go online you can check out the new interactive online publication at mrpmparksandleisure.ca. Just look for the Arts & Recreation tab under the Find a Program tab or use the new Google powered search on the upper right hand corner of the web page.

As always, you can do your program registration by phone or in person. Phone in registration can be done by calling 604-465-2470 Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm and on Sunday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. Walk-in registration is available at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, from Monday to Friday from 6:00 am - 8:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.

The new interactive guide allows you to flip through the online publication exactly as you would with the print edition. An added feature of the online guide is that you can click on the program registration information on the digital version and you will be taken instantly to RecReg4U.ca to complete your registration.

If you are new to Maple Ridge, this publication is a gateway to becoming engaged and involved in Maple Ridge. Take a few minutes to look at the information online or drop by the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and pick up a copy.

Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today. Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page.

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INFORMED: Construction Season Begins Make Sure You Are in the Know With Construction Notifications Maple Ridge recently launched an update to our website and one of the great new tools for citizens is the ‘Notify Me’ feature. At this time of year the weather starts to improve and our Engineering and Operations crews begin their work on road maintenance and new construction projects on our road, water, sewer and storm water systems. This means that there are delays and detours on our roads during the construction period. Some projects, like the upcoming installation of streetlights along 122 Avenue will not cause too great a traffic delay. But a project like the installation of the Traffic Circle at Kanaka Way, which will be

done in April while the local students are on their break, will have a greater impact. Click on the ‘Notify Me’ icon on the home page and provide either your email address or cellular phone number and sign up for the Traffic Alerts so that you will know when our crews or our contractors are out there doing work. By planning an alternate route or scheduling your trips around the work schedule you will save time. Take a few moments to explore the Engineering Department page and you will find a list of projects that are underway in the ‘Neighbourhood Improvements’ tab. There’s lots of ways to get the information you need to avoid any construction delays in 2014!

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‘More housing, supports are needed’ Homeless from front

The municipalities were the only place in Metro Vancouver where the number of street homeless also rose – to 61 from 40. Pilgrim believes the number of street homeless in Maple Ridge has reduced after peaking in 2011. Some have found permanent homes, while others have entered treatment or moved out of the community. The addition of Alouette Heights, a supportive

housing building on Brown Avenue, has also helped. That facility has 45 units and residents can stay up to two years. “For our shelter, we know the number is going to be lower because we have been providing less beds,” said Pilgrim. The shelter slashed the number of beds it offers in half last year after noticing a dramatic drop in demand. As a result, the Caring Place will only have 15

cold-wet weather spaces available until the end of March, in addition to the existing 25 beds it has year-round. “Participation in the Homelessness Count from the aboriginal community throughout Metro Vancouver plays a very important role in the success of the count”, says Patrick Stewart, chair of the aboriginal homelessness steering committee for Metro Vancouver. “More housing and

supports are needed to end homelessness in this region. As of the last count, the aboriginal community was 27 per cent of the homeless in Metro Vancouver, but accounted for only two per cent of the population.”

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March 7 at Metro Vancouver’s regional planning committee, and asked staff to investigate further. “The last thing that any of us want is to have millions of dollars of industrial assessment all of a sudden devalued if it becomes assessed at the agricultural rate.” If his hunch is right, Daykin said, municipalities may be better off, at least financially, if they follow Maple Ridge’s path and require new marijuana operations instead go on agricultural land. – with files from Jeff Nagel

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Mobilized students support food bank Schools collect 2,100 pounds of food Students organizing charitable events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows schools have made a significant contribution to the Friends in Need Food Bank. School Board chair Mike Murray announced Wednesday that the schools have combined to donate 2,100 pounds of food and $1,750 in cash to the food bank so far this year. “It’s pretty outstanding, when you get a group of students mobilized, what they can do,” said Murray.

New calendar The school board has approved a new calendar for the 2014-2015 school year, with a twoweek spring break and 179 days in session. Spring break will be from March 9-20 next year, not March 16-27 as was first proposed.

The board got public feedback on an earlier calendar, with 174 responses. Some 56 per cent were concerned that students were only returning for four days between spring break and the Easter Holiday. School will start Sept. 2. It will close for winter break Dec. 19, and re-open Jan. 5. After spring break school will reopen March 23 and then close for Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday, April 6. The calendar has all the standard stat holidays as well, as six non-instructional days. School will close on June 25.

Get started Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board chairman Mike Murray noted that Canadian Tire offers $55,000 to the community to support children in sports for the year. The Jumpstart program helps children who need financial help, covering the

costs of registration, equipment and even transportation. Since being launched in 2005, it has supported 711,000 kids. Murray said community leaders should know the funds are available to children who need it. “It’s really important that the money is used, and well used,” said Murray. “That’s a great deal of corporate support, and that’s worth acknowledging.”

necessary function, but told the group to cut back its professional development activities, and not ask for an increase. “When I found out what we pay I was shocked,” said trustee Susan Carr. “I think it’s an astronomical amount.” It was later announced that local trustee Ken Clarkson has been elected vicechair of the Fraser Valley Branch of the BCSTA.

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Local education politicians told their B.C. School Trustees Association to cut costs, after the association asked trustees for budget feedback. Trustees noted the board spends $54,000 per year on the association, which provides trustee professional development, advocacy and member services. Trustees agreed the BCSTA provides valuable information, to new trustees in particular, and the AGM is a

The Ministry of Education has granted the local school board $10,000 under the Carbon Neutral Capital plan, for technical expertise in identifying energy saving projects. This year the board applied for funding for three different energy-saving projects, including electric cars, improved lighting and heat exchange systems, but received none of the $4.5 million in available funds from the ministry.

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Cracking Canada’s small car conundrum likely to adopt the same numeric GENEVA, Switzerland - Small moniker. The concept vehicle has cars are huge here in Europe, if an all-new 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D not in size certainly in numbers. diesel engine. Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by. Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and

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So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada. Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1. It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here. All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space. While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle. And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Diminutive Fiat 500 goes big with ‘L’ By Alexandra Straub

he Fiat 500 is cute, but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101-horsepower engine,) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal. Enter the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L. The ‘L’ stands for “large,” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more. Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, six inches taller in height and in width, and there’s an extra 42 per cent when it comes to inside space. But wait, there’s more. Literally. The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers. It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness, but its practicality makes up for it. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views. Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings. Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle. But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the

wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque. It’s also is available with two transmission options. Firstly, there’s a six-speed manual. Then there’s an available six−speed Euro Twin Clutch “automatic.” The latter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim. To be honest, this dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside, causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I would have expected. On the flip side, there’s nothing that I felt was fundamentally wrong with it. The transmission changed gears, got the car moving and did exactly what it was supposed to do. It just felt weird and awkward to me, unlike any other dual clutch transmission, I’ve operated. Perhaps it is one of those features I would just need to get used to over time, but our time together wasn’t long enough for me to embrace its quirks. There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings. An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a five-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio System ($500.) If you’re a music lover, this is a great to add to a Fiat. Besides, I find that the Uconnect media interface is one of the most intuitive infotainment systems to work with in the industry. Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and

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5,895

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6,995

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27,595

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6,995

$ #5068

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37,797

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ith the Vancouver International Auto Show just around the corner, I thought I would share my list of exciting new SUVs that are available. Tough to nail down just one, but I am sure one of these should spark some interest. • 2014 Ford Explorer Sport is a performance version of its popular SUV. The headlights and taillights have been blacked

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until March 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $87 with $900 cash back applied as a down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,340. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Up to $900 Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Corolla models. Stackable cash back on 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual is $900. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $2,450 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $19,130. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 2.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,720. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. Stackable Cash Back offers may be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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• The 2014 Range Rover Sport is not just another luxury SUV – it is a fully capable off-road vehicle. The engine is a 510 horsepower, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 that puts out 461 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 RPM with a six-speed automatic transmission. This transmission features Command Shift that actively responds to your driving habits and road conditions by reconfiguring the shift patterns for optimum drivability in all situations and is mated with a two-speed electronically controlled transfer case. Four-wheel electronic traction control, hill descent control, and four corner air suspension with terrain response not only makes this vehicle maneuver well on the road, but can take you on some of the roughest back roads British Columbia has to offer. Price: $125,575 • The 2014 Toyota 4runner is as rugged and bold as they come. A legend in the off-road community, this 4runner does not disappoint. Powering this truck is a 4.0 Litre V6 dual valve timing V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 lb. ft. of torque. The 4Runner has two rows of seats, with an optional third row, available on the upgrade and limited packages. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in very handy when camping. The Toyota 4runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it. Standard package: $37,900. ian.harwood@ drivewaybc.ca

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American icon good value in resale By Bob McHugh

he Cadillac CTS has captured numerous awards and spearheaded a modern transformation of the iconic American luxury car maker since its introduction in 2003. The high-powered, high-performance “V” edition can go toe-to-toe with the best of its Euro competitors and has set production car lap records at renowned Nurburgring in Germany. Even more important, for used car buyers, the CTS (2011-13) has a good reliability record, which helped get it a “recommended buy” rating from Consumer Reports. Other pluses include surprisingly good fuel economy numbers (with either V6 engine) and attractive resale values (for buyers). CTS was the first Cadillac to feature that distinctively sharp edge styling that’s now synonymous with the brand, and this was taken to another level with the 2008, second generation, redesign. By 2011, the CTS line had grown to include Sport Wagon and Coupe editions, plus “V” editions of both. The 2011 CTS-V Coupe was voted the “Best New Sports/Performance Car over $50,000” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Entry-level editions of the 2011 CTS sedan came with a 3.0-litre (255 horsepower) V6 that’s mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Fuel economy with the 3.0L/ auto powertrain is a frugal 11.3/7.2 L/100 km (city/ highway). The optional 3.6 litre is a 24-valve engine with direct fuel injection that can generate 304 horsepower and fuel economy is 11.4/6.9 L/100 km, which is roughly the same. The CTS all-wheel drive system runs a 30/70 front-to-rear drive split under normal conditions, to maintain a rear-drive driving dynamic. It’s also capable of delivering up to 100 per cent of torque to either axle when needed and fuel economy-wise it adds about 0.5L/100km, which is reasonable. Moving up to a V-edition of CTS, you get a 556-horsepower supercharged V8 engine (from the Corvette) that likes premium fuel and gulps it down a rate of 17.7/10.5 L/100 km (city/ highway). Aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts, the go-faster V-edition also comes with high-performance additions, such as its Magnetic Ride Control system and a Brembo brake package. The interior is decidedly driver focused, yet still luxurious. In front of the driver is a three-pod instrument cluster with a combination of analog and digital readouts. A centrally positioned

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Total lease obligation is $15,083. ≠Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Juke SV FWD (N5RT54 AA10), M6 transmission /2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $21,693/$31,558 financed at 0%/2.9% APR equals 182/182 bi-weekly payments of $119/$192 for an 84/84 month term. $0/$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$3,349.04 for a total obligation of $21,693/$34,907. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡$2,000/$3,000 non-stackable cash discount is valid on all 2014 Frontier King Cab/2014 Frontier Crew Cab models. The cash discount (non-stack) is only available on the cash purchase price, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates/‡$12,000 cash discount valid on all new 2014 Titan models when registered and delivered between March 1-31st, 2014. The cash discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Conditions apply. X $21,693/$31,558 Selling Price for a new 2014 Juke SV FWD (N5RT54 AA10), M6 transmission /Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. V Models shown $34,293/$43,658/$39,173/$31,373. Selling Price for a new 2014 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG14 NV00), CVT transmission/Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Frontier Crew Cab 4.0 SL 4X4 (4CUG74 AA00), automatic transmission/Juke SV FWD (N5RT54 AA10), M6 transmission. †≠‡XVFreight and PDE charges ($1,575/1,560/$1,695/$1,695), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. 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After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. See your Kia dealer for full also available. details. worry-free Some conditions apply and on approved credit. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Purchase financing example based on new 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) with a selling price of $23,482, financed at 0% APR corresponds to a bi-weekly payment of $129 for comprehensive 60 months, amortized over 84 months with a down payment/ equivalent trade of $0. Some conditions apply and on approved credit. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) based on a selling price of $28,482/$17,502/$23,482 is $156/$96/$129 with an APR of 0% for warranty. 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,138/$5,001/$6,709 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento EX V6 AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E) is $34,195/$26,195/$32,195 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,665/$1,485/$1,665, and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. 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19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

1-866-334-8581

DL 26469

DL 31300

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APR PER MONTH

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MONTHS

ROGUE

13-05-31 5:42 PM

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2014 TOYOTA

RAV-4

CANADA’S BEST BUY

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25,685 $ 139

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• BETTER FUEL ECONOMY (HWY) THAN ESCAPE AND CR-V*

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now with

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19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

now with

UU4ENAA

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WEST COAST

1-866-334-2016

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TACOMA

20000 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

we will not be undersold & lowest prices guaranteed! ROUND

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WE’VE GOT

A Better Place to Buy A Car!

WEST COAST KIA

bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2014 Forte LX MT with a purchase price of $17,502.

now with

Semi-Monthly

60 month lease, 1.9% APR, DP $900, TP $11340. BURCEMA

Heated Front Seats • Keyless Entry

BI-WEEKLY

900

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T:11”

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24,990

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PAYMENTS FROM $87!

60 month lease, 4.9% APR, DP $2500, TP $19180 ZFREVTA

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2014 MazdaCX-5

($35,000 - $60,000)

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$1550 Down, 48mo term, 0.99%, $14,970** $0 Down, 84 month term, 3.49%

THE ALL-NEW 2014s ARE HERE

BEST NEW SUV

WAS

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58MPG!

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/bi-weekly**

bi-weekly*

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129 162

FINANCING

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MONTHS

now with

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Lease from

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∞

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/bi-weekly**

bi-weekly*

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17,690

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bi-weekly*

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TOYOTA westcoasttoyota.com

1-866-910-1579

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

www.westcoastautogroup.com

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Aging Gracefully Speaker Series

Senior Sexuality An active sexual life contributes to health and vitality. However, as people age, changes in hormone levels and the onset of certain illnesses can interfere with sexual desire and performance. Dr. David McKenzie will talk about many aspects of senior sexuality and how this is often an uncomfortable topic for their adult children.

Thursday, March 20th, 2014 Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Branch, 6:30-8:30 pm

130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road

FREE EVENT. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604–786–7404 or e-mail: seniorsnetworkmpk@gmail.com Presented by: Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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began writing a weekly column on parenting and education for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News in August 1990. It was, in many ways, a documentation of my own experiences, as a parent and an educator, and a response to the experiences of others who I knew or who contacted me through the paper. In 2010, I shifted my emphasis from youngsters to oldsters, consistent with my own change in focus from raising my children, who were now young adults, to caring for my parents who were reaching a stage where independent decisionmaking was a greater challenge. The shift from caring for children to caring for the elderly is not as great as you might think. There are many parallels in providing for appropriate health care and intervention strategies. In reality, our youth and our elderly share a common characteristic – they are the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Sitting down to write each week for the last 24 years has given me many opportunities to reflect on such vulnerabilities and to consider how our roles, as parents of the young and children of the elderly, play out in the day-to-day planning of our lives.

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If I were to pick just one term Frank Klassen, Tom Fletcher to describe what is necessary in and Michael Hall for giving me those roles, I would go the privilege, and freewith “engagement.” dom, to share ideas It is easy between with the Maple Ridge the ages of 30 and 60 and Pitt Meadows to get caught up in the community. hectic world of career It has been an development and conhonour to serve the sumerism. community in this It’s even easier, as capacity. Harry Chapin so aptly I would also like voiced in his song, to thank the many Cat’s in the Cradle, to readers over the years put off engagement who contributed ideas, As we age with those who most stories and support. I Graham Hookey need us until it’s too have learned a great late and we are burdeal from others dened with regret for through the feedback opportunities missed. and suggestions I have received I believe I can honestly say through e-mail contact. that while I’ve had a rewardThe community is blessed ing career, nothing I have with many caring and loving achieved in the workplace has families and professionals and come close to matching the my family and I carry deep satisfaction I have gained from bonds of gratitude for the time the experiences I’ve had as a we spent in Maple Ridge. ‘family man,’ both as a son and I leave with a final quote reas a father. lated to the concept of engageLike just about everyone I’ve ment. met, I’ve struggled from time It is, in fact, the title of a book to time with finding the right that has nothing to do with balances between work and parenting or elder care, but the home, discipline and empathy, impact of the words has stuck pride and disappointment and with me for a very long time confidence and fear. and it has become my mantra Each grey hair on my head as a family man: has a story, but I wouldn’t give “All you can do is all you up any of them. can do, but all you can do is As I bring this phase of my enough.” writing ‘hobby’ to an end, I would like to express my most – Graham Hookey. sincere appreciation to editors (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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Elegance and unique floorplans at Mason&Green Modern Tudor-style architecture and a great location are combined in Langley’s Willoughby neighbourhood with Mason&Green, a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes from Polygon that have already been extremely popular. “These are beautiful floorplans,” says sales manager Theresa Liljedahl. “It’s a new and unique design.” These new floorplans include side-by-side garages for the added convenience of never having to move one car to get the

other out, and powder rooms on the main floor. Oversized windows let in tons of natural light, while ninefoot ceilings on the main floor contribute to the sense of spaciousness. Laminate wood flooring is included throughout the living areas, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and on the stairs. Other gorgeous features include engineered stone countertops in the kitchen, complemented by contemporary custom-crafted flat-panel laminate cabinetry in gloss white or

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graphite vertical wood grain. The kitchen island perfect for entertaining or family gatherings is a focal point of the space. The bathrooms are luxurious, with a spacious walk-in shower with glass door in the ensuite and bathtub with ceramic tile surround in the main bathroom. Designerselected laminate countertops with an integrated backsplash are featured in both, as well as custom-designed flat-panel laminate cabinetry in the same colour schemes as the kitchen. Mason&Green is within easy access to shopping, dining and services at Willoughby Town Centre, as well as an elementary school directly next door. Homeowners at Mason&Green will have access to The Maples Club, an 8,400-square-foot amenities building with an outdoor patio area with BBQ, resort-style pool and whirlpool, fitness studio, great room with fireplace and more. The first phase sold quickly, and Liljedahl says that the second phase will open for sale on March 22nd at noon. Homes at Mason & Green start at $314,900. For more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-8825382 or visit the presentation centre at 7848 209th Street, open daily except Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

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The Rockwoods, Anthem Properties’ first townhome development, features West Coast contemporary-style architecture, above, and gourmet kitchens with stainlesssteel appliances and polished granite countertops, middle right. The homes are built in an open-plan layout, with large windows, right, and plenty of space to entertain or relax, below right. Homeowners will have access to amenities building The Rockwoods Club, above right.

Something a little different at The Rockwoods Anthem Properties is bringing something special to Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood with The Rockwoods, a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes that truly has something for everyone. “This is Anthem’s first townhome property,” says Director of Marketing Peter Edmonds. “We wanted something that stood out, something a little different.” Built in a West Coast contemporary architecture style, The Rockwoods combines stonework and timber in one beautiful exterior package. “There’s a nice balance here,” says Edmonds. “People recognize classic architecture, but this is something different. You have to execute contemporary well, as I

strongly believe we’ve done here.” German-engineered wide-plank wood laminate flooring is included throughout the living areas, while plush carpeting is featured in the bedrooms and dens. Huge 9’8” ceilings make the homes feel even more open. The floorplans are spacious, ranging from 1,189 to over 1,400 square feet. The gourmet kitchens include polished granite countertops complemented by stainless-steel appliances, contemporary flat-panel cabinetry and a designer tile backsplash. Select homes have a kitchen island or pantry with an integrated work station. The ensuite bathroom have their own polished granite countertops and flat-panel cabinetry. Porcelain tile flooring complements the ceramic tile surrounds and contemporary glass shower surround or soaker tub. The Rockwoods is perfectly situated to take advantage of everything the Fleetwood neighbourhood has to offer, including dining, shopping, education, leisure and recreation opportunities.

“It’s very well-connected,” says Edmonds. “We wanted to create a community in what is already established.” Homeowners will also have access to The Rockwoods Club, a 4,500-square-foot amenities building with a fully equipped gym, kitchen, entertainment lounge and much more. There will also be a children’s playground, community gardens and landscaped grounds and walking trails in the community. “The amenities are really an extension of your living space,” says Edmonds. The second phase of homes at The Rockwoods was recently released, and Edmonds notes that there has already been huge interest. “The first release of second phase homes has been incredibly successful,” he says. Homes at The Rockwoods start in the low $300s. For more information, check out www.rockwoodsliving.com, call 604-5031188 or visit the presentation centre 8473 163rd Street, Surrey, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

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REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

Plight of the mighty monarch

All listings in this publication are advertised by licensed Realtors®.

By Mike Lascelle

ately it seems that every time I pick up a paper, watch the six o’clock news or catch-up on the latest world events via the web, Mother Nature seems to be taking it on the chin.

The latest of these ominous events is the sudden crash of the monarch butterfly population that overwinters in Mexico. The populace is estimated by counting the space they occupy by the acre in the forests west of Mexico City, with the latest stats being 1.65 acres compared to 2.93 acres the year before. But when these numbers are compared to the peak of 44.5 acres in 1995, the severe decline becomes evident. These butterflies have been overwintering here for centuries and are celebrated as returning souls during Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations, Nov. 1. Last year, the few that returned were late, causing alarm among celebrants and tourists who frequent the overwintering sites. Mexico has been doing its part to preserve the pine and fir forests that the monarchs use, but illegal logging is still taking its toll. And there are other factors at play, including the extended drought in the southern United States, which has resulted in fewer nectarproducing wildflowers for the migrating butterflies. That being said, the biggest threat to the monarch is the pervasive use of herbicideresistant genetically modified crops such as corn and soybean. This butterfly only lays its eggs on milkweed (asclepias), as this is the only food source for the emerging larvae or caterpillars. The use of GMO herbicideresistant crops has resulted in an estimated loss of 80 per cent of all of the milkweed in the central United States. In Iowa cornfields, that percentage moves up to 98 per cent. So without its primary food source, much fewer monarch butterflies are being produced.

(From left) A tattered Monarch butterfly foraging on rudbeckia, and ice ballet.

The demand for biofuel corn has also resulted in farmers cultivating every scrap of land, leaving few if any wildflowers for the monarchs to forage on. Things are a little better for the western population of monarchs which overwinters in southern California, as their numbers have stabilized. They have adapted by overwintering on non-native eucalyptus trees and are less exposed to vast GMO-crop farms and the extensive herbicide sprays associated with them. These are the butterflies that we see occasionally in the Fraser Valley, but only when we experience a long, extended summer

– as we are at the northern tip of their range. Nevertheless, I have very fond childhood memories of our purple lilac hedge (syringa vulgaris) smothered in bright orange monarchs in our otherwise mundane Winnipeg garden. While the tiger swallowtail butterfly is a common sight here, I have only ever seen one local monarch – a rather tattered fellow (it almost looked like he survived the grill of a car) who was foraging on our gloriosa daisies (rudbeckia hirta) at the garden center and is pictured above. For those of you who would like to see a few more butterflies in your garden, there are many common shrubs and perennials that will

draw them in – including the aforementioned milkweed (asclepias), French lilac (syringa vulgaris) and rudbeckia, as well as verbena bonariensis, asters, Joe-pye weed (eupatorium), butterfly bush (buddleia), fennel, purple coneflower (echinacea) and salvias. If you would like to learn more about butterflies in general, I would encourage you to visit our Nature Day this Saturday and have a conversation with Hendrik Meekel, who will be displaying his world-class insect collection, including many butterflies. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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1,090 sf $210,000 1,034 sf $198,000 • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • End unit Welcome to St. George’s Village for the 50+ crowd. Units are located in a quiet, private area of beautiful complex. No stairs, covered patios, skylights, in-suite laundry. 2 parking spots.

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Davison, one of the most sought after neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge. This rancher is 1550 sqft with 3 bdrms, 2 baths and beautiful upgrades throughout. Open family/kitchen/great rm and formal living/dining rms. The kitchen looks fresh with new countertops, appliances, backsplash, fixtures and lighting. Walking distance to schools, shopping and transit this home looks great and feels even better!

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899,900

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• 4 bedroom + den • Corner unit • Over 1300 sq ft • Low maintenance fee

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729,998

12475 Davenport Drive

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• On no-thru street • Park like setting • Over 2,100 sq. ft. • Needs a little TLC • 4 bedrooms • Suite potential • Double garage

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#27 20699 - 120B Ave., M.R.

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RAINER & VICKI These rancher and 3 & 4 bedroom single family home designs, centrally located in the Westgate community of Maple Ridge, are close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, transit, green spaces, schools, and daycare. All of this, along with easy access to both major highways and the West Coast Express, are one of the many benefits within this perfect family-friendly neighbourhood.

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•Community Centre with pool, hot tub, + more RE/MAX •1 dog max 30 lbs or 2 cats Welcome

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• 2 StoreySAT/SUN T/H 3 bed/2 bed/2.51-3 5 bathPM • Quiet location • Separate eating area • Fenced/private backyard • Single garage & extra parking • Backs onto neighbourhood park • No pet restrictions $

749,900

2008 EXECUTIVE 2 STOREY HOME W/ BSMT The Neighbourhood #1 Real Estate offi in •Great Family & Walk toce Schools •9’ Ceilings, Extensive Millwork, Upscale Blinds Ridge Meadows year after year! •2 Gas f/ps, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors visit Rainer & Vicki at •3,524 sqCome ft, 6 Bedrooms/5 Washrooms •Fenced, level 5,669 sq ft yard 19126 Ford Rd., •2 Bedroom In-Law Suite. Balance of NHW Pitt Meadows

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600 20395 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

#44 21668 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

DEPRECIATION REPORT DONE!

LIVEATVILLAGEWALK.COM 212,500

SOLD!

4 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows •Seating Capacity 102 Patrons •Revenue in excess of $500K annually •Training available to Qualified Buyers •Great location next to Starbucks & Save On Foods

PROPERTIES

• 1,267 sq ft - prior Optometrist’s Office •Excellent Central Location in Pitt Meadows •$390.25 strata fee includes heat •2 Storey Office Buildings, 4 Units •Re/Max, Accounting Firm & Esthetician

•Immaculate 2 bed/2 bath, Southerly Exposure •2010 Torch on Roof, 2012 New Heating Units •1065 sq ft, 9’ Ceilings, Crown Mouldings •Built In-Vacuum, Separate kitchen •2 Pets Welcome - Dog & Cats

#303 12464 191B St. Pitt Meadows

SOLD! #410 19131 Ford Rd., Pitt Meadows

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22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604.466.2838 #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows 604.459.2838

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419,000

529,900

1,199,000

•4 bedrooms & Den •Newer roof and hot water tank •West side Beauty! •Close to schools

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604-250-0594

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$554,700 MLS#V1042473

Open Sunday 1-4, March 16, 10336 McEachern Spacious newer home with easy suite St, off Jackson Rd in Thornhill Heights by SPCA potential. Great cul-de-sac location.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-5

PEACEFUL FAMILY HOME ON ALMOST AN ACRE! $639,900

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NEW EXECUTIVE HOMES

ONLY 4 NEW TOWNHOMES LEFT IN COTTONWOOD RIDGE!! Show Home at #67, 11252 Cottonwood Drive

$319,900

End units. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Nicely finished with hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite counter tops & crown mouldings. Gas fireplace. 6 appliances & blinds. Finished basement. Garage for 2 cars. Central location.

Priced from $609,900 Show home 24630 - 101 Ave., Maple Ridge

Jackson Ridge. Quality built 2 storey plus a partial finished daylight basement with a separate entrance. Private backyard backing onto parkland with a covered deck to enjoy the setting. Beautiful mountain and valley view from the front sundeck. Triple car garage. Other plans to choose from or custom build your dream home.

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11885 - 232 Street, Maple Ridge ENJOY a 2039 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom plus den home on .805 acre of flat land. Bay windows in expansive kitchen and living room bring nature inward. Double garage, large deck and ‘porch sitting’ sunny front deck. Close to schools, library, shopping and Rec. Centre. Rezoning and redevelopment potential.

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$554,900 MLS#V1051310

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New roof & recent exterior paint. 2 bedrm., 2 full bathrm. & den condo w/ 1184 sq ft. gas F/P & huge covered deck 22’ x 10’ facing treed area. Short walk to town centre, on bus route & near WCE station.

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228,000

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639,900

349,800

WEST SIDE, central location. Spacious 2365 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large covered deck, and fenced yard. One bedroom in-law suite.

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Priced from $469,000 Show home at 24787 - 105A Ave, Maple Ridge (off Jackson Rd) New 2 storey + basement quality built homes. Several plans to choose from. Custom choices or ready to move into. 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. Oversized great room with a gas fireplace. Crown mouldings and coffered ceilings. Maple kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops & island. Second floor has 4 large bedrooms, den & 3 bathrooms. Views from front & back. Appliances, blinds and landscaping included. www.albionterraces.ca

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

Priced from $244,900

Showhome at #2 - 10151- 240th Street, Maple Ridge Albion Station. 9 foot ceilings on the main living level. Fireplace in the living room. Quartz countertops. Includes 4 appliances & blinds. Sundeck, garage, fenced yard and more. 2 bedrooms plans in Phase 1 are reduced $10,000 until March 31.

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2013

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How do your fees work? A: We charge a flat fee of $6950 + GST for anything that sells under $600,000, and a rate of 1% of the sale price + $950 + GST for anything that sells over $600,000. Q: How can you provide the same services but charge less? A: We work on volume. So many people want us to sell their homes that we can make a good living without charging a lot. It doesn’t take any more work to sell a $600,000 home than to sell a $300,000 home, so why should you pay so much more? Q: If I pay less, will I settle for less service and get less money? A: Definitely not. You’ll get the same level of services and the same results you’d expect to receive at other brokerages. Full MLS®, REALTOR.ca, professional photos, open houses, all documentation, negotiations, and an experienced agent. Q: Will other REALTORS® show my home if I list with One Percent Realty? A: Absolutely, yes. Statistically, One Percent Realty is similar to other brokerages -- Approximately 7080% ** of our listings annually are sold by agents from other brokerages (and we can prove it). Buyers don’t care who is listing your property; buyers only care if your property is right for them. So, our properties are shown or sold by other agents every day of the year. Give us a call to hear the straight facts!

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513,900

VICTORIAN HERITAGE HOUSE 10028 240 St., Maple Ridge

MUST SEE!!! Unbelievable & unique with turret master bedroom, wrap-around porch and amazing $60k+” interior transformation”. It sparkles like jewelry! Detached studio garage w/220 power. Call John

NEW LISTING!

534,900

1/4 ACRE ELEVATED VIEW LOT 10445 Tamarack Cres., Maple Ridge

Need some elbow room? Be the first to see this new listing! Huge rm sizes on all 3 floors, spiral staircase & awesome design detail. Bright Southern views out front and 230’ long lot backs on greenbelt. Super neighbourhood. Call John

MLS#V1045697

389,900

ENERGY EFFICIENT RANCHER 12164 Cherrywood Dr., Maple Ridge

Newer roof, gutters, furnace, windows & insulation - plus Energuide efficiency rating! Perfect downsizing option- Quiet established location is superb. Fenced yard w/ covered patio, 2x garage, updated inside. Just move in! Call John

234,900

MLS# V1048309

#36-21960 River Rd, Maple Ridge

Spacious end unit townhome over 1100 sqft, with 3 bdrm and 2.5 bath, in well maintained Foxborough Hills. Large living room with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, stainless appliances, eating bar, remodelled cabinets & countertops. 2 parking stalls! Call Dave

MLS# F1404411

404,900

8064 D’Herbomez, Mission

2 storey bsmt home in College Heights, with open layout!! Total of 3500 sqft, with unfinished bsmt! Huge maple kitchen, fantastic family rm with 17’ vaulted ceilings, and large formal sitting rm. 4 bdrms up, with large master suite. Private backyard adjacent to green space! Call Dave

MLS# V1041648

574,900

23165 Foreman Dr, Maple Ridge

“GARIBALDI” PLAN BY PORTRAIT HOMES in Whistler-inspired Silver Ridge. Tranquil greenbelt, 20’ ceilings, river rock f/p, maple kitchen w/tall cabinets, stainless appliances. Jetted soaker tub, silent floors, gas lines on poured -aggregate deck, air conditioner/heat pump. Call Dave

NEW LISTING! $920,000 EXECUTIVE HOME WEST MAPLE RIDGE 21294 122B Ave., Maple Ridge

Custom designed architectural masterpiece on exclusive west side cul-de-sac! 4600+ sqft with complete $200k interior renovation. New $1M homes don’t compare. Quiet 8773 sqft lot with parking for boat & 40’ RV. Location! Call John

259,900

MLS #V1048691

VACANT - MOTIVATED SELLER #24 20630 118 Ave., Maple Ridge

BRING ALL OFFERS! End unit with extra windows & best location in the complex offers 2 bedrooms + large open den, fenced yard & lots more. Immediate possession offered and move in ready! Health forces sale. Call John

434,900

MLS#V1049214

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION 23080 Eagle Ave., Maple Ridge

Hard to find level entry with ground floor main living area & easy access to LARGE SUNNY BACK YARD with South exposure. Attractive classic layout with 3 bedrooms up. New roof, 2x garage. Prime location. Call John

379,000

MLS# V1034263

20240 Hampton St, Maple Ridge

Great price, great value! Newer home on big, 7200 sqft lot, with loads of potential! Approx. 2200 sqft, includes a great layout on the main floor and bright, South facing kitchen and nook. Unfinished bsmt w/separate entrance awaiting your ideas. Westside location! Call Dave

499,900

MLS# V1039272

19821 N Wildwood Cr, Pitt Meadows

WILDWOOD PARK 3 level split on 9148 sqft lot backing onto GREENSPACE! 4 bdrms, 3 baths & almost 2000 sqft, vaulted ceilings & WOOD f/p, RENO’D kitchen w/shaker cabinets, GRANITE counters, and STAINLESS appliances. RENO’D bathrms, Large 20x12 WORKSHOP. Call Dave

MLS# V1044508

254,900

8-11229 232nd St, Maple Ridge

GORGEOUS 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath unit of over 1200 sqft. Bright, open layout featuring totally RENO’D Maple kitchen, TILE backsplash, upgraded appliances, large master bdrm w/full ENSUITE and private patio. PRIVATE back patio and the possibility of a fenced backyard. Call Dave

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SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES 92-41168 Lougheed Hwy, Mission 608-1750 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford 303-2678 Dixon St, Port Coquitlam 22180 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 11668 Ritchie Ave, Maple Ridge 71-1211- 75A Ave, Surrey 7-11580 Burnett St, Maple Ridge 12-18951 Ford Rd, Pitt Meadows 8064 Waxberry Cr, Mission 21584 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 39-11737 236th St, Maple Ridge 122-33751 7th Ave, Mission 21084 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 3-1195 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam 11386 Harrison St, Maple Ridge 8177 Barnett St, Mission 12230 Gee St, Maple Ridge 23028 126th Ave, Maple Ridge 22967 126th Ave, Maple Ridge 33091 Hawthorne Ave, Mission 11463 Latvalla Ln, Maple Ridge 23713 Rock Ridge Dr, Maple Ridge 23863 113th Ave, Maple Ridge 1270 Oxford St, Coquitlam 12295 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows 12232 261st St, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1039635

209,900

GROUND LEVEL NEAR HOFFMAN PARK #112 12155 191B St., Pitt Meadows

Edgepark Manor! One bedroom + large open den with no stairs whatsoever. Easy wheelchair access and ground level patio in heart of Pitt Meadows. 2x parking + lots of storage. Immediate possession is available. Call John

MLS# V1049195

389,900

22909 Fuller Ave, Maple Ridge

Renovated family home on big lot in great location. Newer roof, vinyl windows, maple kitchen, cork flooring, renovated bath with granite and newer vanity and soaker tub. Big deck, big covered patio, and HOT TUB! Drive thru access to backyard! Call Dave

269,900

MLS#V1047795

HITS ALL TARGETS #9 23151 Haney Bypass, Maple Ridge

Yes, it’s all there- Large plan with vaulted living room, + separate kitchen, nook, dining & family room areas. DOUBLE GARAGE, fenced yard, new roofs 2008 and low maint fees! Very affordable. Secure kids/pets friendly complex. Call John

569,900

MLS#V1046503

21520 Donovan Ave., Maple Ridge

7 yrs young and backing on to protected green space, this 5 bdrm + den, 3 baths home, almost 3200 sqft is sure to impress you. All the modern finishings, maple kitchen, laminate floors, walk out bsmt w/sep entrance. Big backyard! Immediate possession available. Call Dave

NEW LISTING!

MLS#F1404725

465,000

MISSION ACRE 32662 Richards Ave., Mission

Big solid house built in 1980 by original owner and European craftsman! Long 0.989 Acre lot on desirable Richards Ave- close to newer MILLION $ homes. Recent new roof and great big rooms inside. Very versatile! Call John

MLS#V1044177

299,900

RANCHER TOWNHOUSE ADULTS 55+ #22 19171 Mitchell Rd, Pitt Meadows

HOLLY LANE. Easy access- no stairs front or back. 1250 sqft unit with fenced yard and quiet location in complex. Walk to town core in minutes- or bus stop around corner. Very clean but no updates. Finish it your way! Call John

MLS#V1049140

549,900

13902 230th St., Maple Ridge

The best in Silver Ridge! Private lot, quiet street, ultra private backyard backing greenbelt. Fully finished 2 storey & bsmt, over 2600 sqft, 4 bdrm + den + rec room + 3.5 baths! $$$ in upgrades: engineered flooring, quartz counters, custom cabinets sec. system. Even mtn views! Call Dave

MLS#V1044517

181,900

JUST MOVE IN! 113-1195 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam

RENOVATED, 1 bdrm, ground level unit in great building, close to everything! Features laminate flooring, updated kitchen with STAINLESS appliances. Bath w/newer vanity, sink & faucets. Large fenced yard, & outdoor POOL! Call Dave

MLS#V1049718

BRING YOUR PAINT & FLOORING IDEAS #3 20630 118 Ave Maple Ridge

This is a GREAT deal if you don’t mind doing an interior spruce up! Next door sold $10k higher than this list price. 3 beds, 2 baths, fenced yard and good location. Pet friendly complex. Ask how to finance reno in your mortgage! Call John

MLS#V1051338

424,900

249,900

579,900

NEW LISTING IN BALSAM CREEK 23315 133 Ave., Maple Ridge

Fully finished 3 level on 6157 sqft corner lot just a skip away from Maple Ridge Park! Great room plan w/ vault ceiling + 4 beds up. Soundproofed bsmt has easy access 2 bed suite w/ separate laundry. Originals owners say sell! Call John

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32937 Desbrisay Ave., Mission

CEDAR VALLEY ESTATES almost 2600 sqft, 4 bdrms + 3 full baths + 2 rec rooms. Totally spotless and move-in ready! Beautiful maple kitchen, big family rm, open layout, and separate entrance in bsmt. Big deck and patio for entertaining & fenced backyard. Call Dave

MLS#V1045955

499,000

YOU’VE FOUND IT! 3748 Ulster St., Port Coquitlam

1800 sqft 2 storey home, in Oxford Heights. Private yard, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, large living rm, separate kitchen and family rm. Newer furnace & h/w tank and crawl space for storage. Immediate possession. Call Dave

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Three local teams at provincials by Nei l Corbe tt Black Press

Local hoops fans have lots to cheer for as the Maple RidgePitt Meadows School District have three teams playing at the provincial championships in B.C. High School Boys Basketball at the Langley Events Centre. Between the new quadruple-A division and the tripleA division, there are two 16team tournaments underway at the event. Unfortunately, all three of the local schools lost their tournament opener, and so can finish no higher than ninth.

SRT Titans The Samuel Robertson Technical Titans are at the senior boys tournament for the first time in school history, and the players and their fans are enjoying the moment. A busload attended their opener on Wednesday morning, and led by the senior girls basketball team, painted up and proud, they loudly cheered on their Titans. “It’s so exciting – the buzz is around our school,” said Kim Verstaeten. “You see it on TV, and it’s like ‘Our school is going to be there,’” added Morgan Leatherdale. They opened against a tough opponent in St. Thomas More, the fourthranked AAA team in the province. The girls would give a guttural blast on their vuvuzelas just as an STM shooter was putting up a free throw, and cheer a missed shot like they made it happen. When it comes to high school hoops, the fans get invested. But the Burnaby squad

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(Left) Graham Smith of the Marauders takes a shot in the opening game against Vancouver College; (above) Brad Rowbotham of the SRT Titans takes a shot during a game against the St. Thomas More Knights.

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footed. We hadn’t played in a week,” said starting guard Austin Rebalkin. “We’ll be better now that we’ve played one.” He said being part of the tournament is a win for the Titans. “Everyone’s super pumped. We didn’t expect this at all, coming into the year.” Coach Scott Tomlin said his team suffered “a lot of nerves” in the opener.

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Tomlin’s eye when the Titans won their way through the Fraser Valleys and qualified for the B.C. Tournament. “I feel really good for him,” said White. “He’s really energetic, and he’s good at keeping us focussed on the floor, and playing at our pace.” The Titans played their second game on Thursday, and lost 61-44 to Nanaimo. Their next game will be

this morning at 8:30 a.m. against the McNair Marlins of Richmond.

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THE NEWS/scoreboard Basketball Tournament seedings at BC High School Boys Basketball Championship AAAA tournament 1. Tamanawis 2. Gleneagle 3. Vancouver College 4. Walnut Grove 5. Sir Winston Churchill 6. Holy Cross 7. Sardis 8. Claremont 9. Burnaby South 10. Kelowna 11. Cowichan 12. West Vancouver 13. Queen Charlotte 14. Pitt Meadows 15. Prince George 16. Mt. Baker

SRT spirit Sydney Connor, left, and Kim Verstraeten, members of the SRT Titans girls basketball team, cheer on their male counterparts during a game against the St. Thomas More Knights at the 69th annual BC Boys High School Basketball Champion-ships on Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre.

AAA tournament 1. Abbotsford 2. Charles Tupper 3. Fleetwood Park 4. St. Thomas More 5. Sutherland 6. Vernon 7. Mark Isfeld 8. Wellington 9. McNair 10. Maple Ridge 11. RA McMath 12. Nanaimo 13. Samuel Robertson Tech 14. Charles Hays 15. LV Rogers 16. North Peace

Key games on the schedule at the B.C. Boys Basketball Championship

• SRT Titans vs. McNair Marlins, March 14, 8:30 a.m. • Maple Ridge Ramblers vs. Fleetwood Park, March 14 at 11:45 a.m. • Pitt Meadows Marauders vs. Prince George Polars, March 14 at 3:15 p.m. • AAA championship game, March 15 at 6 p.m. • AAAA championship game, March 15 at 8 p.m. All Games at the Langley Events Centre.

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Hockey Planet Ice Recreational Leagues Regular season standings Division 1 Teams GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts Jokers 23 19 4 0 0 165 88 38 Rednecks 23 11 9 1 2 97 114 25 Broncos 24 13 11 0 0 122 114 26 Ram Rods 23 9 12 2 0 99 118 20 Prestige Worldwide 24 7 12 2 3 89 114 19 Bandits 23 8 13 1 1 101 125 18 Division 2 Teams GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts Rhinos 24 16 7 1 0 125 95 33 Big Doggs 25 17 8 0 0 141 128 34 Bedrock Hammerheads 25 14 8 2 1 110 82 31 Penetrators 24 13 9 2 0 130 114 28 Blue Bulls 25 7 15 1 2 108 148 17 Crunch 25 3 18 2 2 103 150 10 Division 3 Teams GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts Knight Riders 24 14 8 2 0 120 99 30 Albion Ferries 24 13 7 2 2 108 79 30

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Regular season scoring Division 1 Player GP 1. Adam Larsen, Jokers 19 2. Ryan Douglas, Broncos 19 3. Chris Batina, Jokers 14 4. Randy Strange, Jokers 23 5. Shayne Pilford, Jokers 20 6. Steve Reeves, Jokers 19 7. Robin Trainor, Broncos 18 8. Jason Ando, Bandits 21 9. Aaron Nikaniuk, Jokers 19 Division 2 Player GP 1. Steve Reeves, Big Doggs 21 2. Tony Elliot, Crunch 23 3. Brendan Vogt, Rhinos 18 4. Chase Shymkiw, Big Doggs 21 5. Tyler McGrath, Blue Bulls 21 6. Warren Bayly, Crunch 25 Division 3 Player GP 1. Ben Balcke, Albion 22

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2. Dave Fuller, Knight Riders 23 3. Coel Wilson, Strange Brew 24 4. Kristopher Binstead, Devils 18 6. Tanner Conn, Strange Brew 24 5. Jim Attwell, Knight Riders 14 7. Brenton Graham, Blackhawks 23 Division 4 Player GP 1. Dan MacIver, Red Devils 19 2. Bryan Melanson, Team Punishment 19 3. Ryan McDermott, Train Wreck 23 4. John Sperandeo, Northern Lights 20 5. Kevin Gibson, All Blacks 20 6. Bobby Danilkiewicz, Sabres 23 7. Kevin Badke, All Blacks 19 Female Division Player GP 1. Glenda Dyck, Inferno 21 2. Lesley McPherson, Mustang Sallys 23 3. Cora Bell, Straight Shooters 18 4. Marna Iwanson, Mustang Sallys 20 5. Michelle Rein, Mustang Sallys 25 6. Mel VandeVoorde, Inferno 22

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WE BUY OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS at the best price in Maple Ridge

“We provide care, respect and dignity in your time of need.” Keith Louw, Funeral Director

Sensibly priced funerals Serving B.C. families since 1961.

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Trevor White of the SRT Titans has the ball punched away from him during a game against the St. Thomas More Knights.

Pitt opens tourney with heartbreaker Provincials from p41

Guard Ethan Coumont led the Ramblers with 19 points and nine rebounds, while forward Isaac Halas has 13 points. Both are Grade 11 players, which bodes well for the Ramblers’ chances of returning to the provincials again next year. On Thursday morning the Ramblers beat L.V. Rogers 52-35. Next up, they will play Surrey’s Fleetwood Park today (Friday) at 11:45 a.m.

Pitt Marauders In the AAAA tournament, the Pitt Meadows Marauders lost a heartbreaker 74-68 in their opener against the Vancouver College Fighting Irish. Inside the arena, with a whole section of Green-clad Pitt fans in tow, chanting “Mra-der pow-er,” the Marauders

jumped out to an early 21-14 lead after the first quarter. But true to their name, the Irish brought a scrappy effort the rest of the way. By half time the score was 38-37 for the Irish. As always, big post Graham Smith led the Marauders with 29 points,12 rebounds and eight assists. Hakeem Wewala also played an intense game, and came away with 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Zach Villaneuva keyed the offence and put up 13 points, and Jordan Murley also pitched in 13. On Thursday morning, the Marauders lost to the Cowichan Thunderbirds 55-50. Smith continued his bid for a provincial all-star selection with 24 points and nine rebounds. Wewala also had nine rebounds and five points, while Tyler Anwith 10.

Meadow Ridge Female Minor Hockey Association

Annual General Meeting Sunday April 13, 2014 1pm Planet Ice Maple Ridge 23588 105th Ave.

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CANADIAN POWER & SAIL SQUADRONS All classes are held at MRSS For more information & registration call: Roger at 604.462.7332 or Lorena at 604.463.9258

BOAT & ENGINE MAINTENCE COURSE April 1st - June 17th

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF

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FUNERAL HOMES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

TRAVEL

OBITUARIES

TIMESHARE

CHILDREN 98

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PRE-SCHOOLS

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A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

CHILDREN

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

Your community. Your classifieds.

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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IN MEMORIAM

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You were the sunshine in our lives. You are the wind beneath our wings Love always, Dorothy Barb, Joe and Family Linda, Mark and Family

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Evan Loveless

Sept 26, 1981 ~ Mar. 16, 2001

Missing You ~ Love, your family ~

Passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2014 surrounded by loved ones at Royal Columbian Hospital after a tragic accident while vacationing in California. Phil was born on July 18th, 1942 to Vernon and Phyllis Dunham (predeceased) in Vancouver. A true family man, Phil is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Carol Ann, son and fishing partner Perry, daughter Leanne and fiancé Andrew Abbott, and cherished Granddaughter Taneisha. He will be missed greatly by Sister Sue Digney, Sister-in-Law Marilyn and Brother-in-Law Harvey Hargitt, Nephews Boyd and Daryl Hargitt, Nieces Chelsea and Jessica Digney, GreatNephews Avery and Eric Hargitt and their mother Kristin Nelson, Great Nephew Maxim Hargitt, endeared cousin Steve Lucas, and numerous other relatives and family friends. He was in his 53rd year of employment with BC Hydro and he took pride and enjoyment in his work. Phil had a zest for life. Much of his time was spent fishing, camping, cycling, cruising, playing board games, cards and reading. He also enjoyed time with his canine friends Tyla, Tuco and Tula. But most of all, time spent with family and friends was his priority. A man of few words, he was a people person and was loved by all. We are so fortunate to have our wonderful memories of him. He was our Gentle Giant. A Celebration of his Life will be take place on Saturday, April 5th at Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Avenue in Maple Ridge at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House Vancouver, or an animal shelter of your choice.

VERKKONEN, Antti Antti Verkkonen passed away in Maple Ridge on March 9, 2014 from a stroke at the age of 77. He was born in Finland and came to Canada in the late 1960’s making his home in North Vancouver and then in Maple Ridge. He worked in the construction industy until his retirement. He hosted a weekly radio program on Finnish radio for many years and enjoyed acting in locally shot films. In the 1970’s horses and trail riding became a passion he enjoyed through the years. He is survived by family and friends. Until our trails cross again we will all miss you Antti. ~ Scott and Makela Families

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PRESCHOOL Register Now for Fall 604-465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca

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COMING EVENTS 21st Century Flea Market. Mar 16th 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

* Multi - Age * Fully licensed Qualiﬁed E.C.E. * Programs included * Math, Science, Dramatic play, Art, Music & Sports Spaces Now Available 604-368-5527

PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr

Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualiﬁed E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers Close to major route

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: COCKATIEL, grey body, yellow head, orange cheeks. Name is Buzz. On Feb 26th @ 121 Ave & 224 St. Please call (604)467-3164

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is currently looking to hire a Retail Glass Manager for our Grande Prairie location. Within this role, you will spearhead and coordinate the efforts of all production personnel throughout the entire project life cycle. From the time contracts are secured through to final billing. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in implementing corporate wide initiatives throughout the organization. This will involve guaranteeing that projects finish on schedule, on budget, and according to specifications. You will represent All-West Glass to various interest groups and stakeholders (including trade shows) and will maintain and upkeep the condition of building and premises. You should have thorough knowledge of the tendering process including design / build and LEED certified projects as well as being proficient in contract administration and computers (Microsoft Office). Experience in finance, human resources and marketing an asset. This position includes a company vehicle and requires travel. Employees of AWG will receive a highly attractive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate, PLUS the following outstanding benefits: • Possible equity in the company • Profit sharing • Full Health Plan Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • Company cell phone • Paid training costs, seminar attendance and course enrollment

• Relocation Assistance

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RESIDENTIAL MANAGERVictoria 1 F/T + 1 P/T position. 55 units in quiet Rockland area, near Cook St Village, downtown & Beacon Hill. Office on-site, rent discount on 2 bdrm suite. Car required. Exp an asset. Start late May/June. Fax (250) 920-5437.

• 3 weeks vacation (negotiable) to start

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• Annual Starting Revenue of $24,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

PRE-SCHOOLS

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake is accepting

REGISTRATION for September 2014

AM & PM Classes avail Bright, well-equipped facility

Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026

All-West Glass is a privately owned, family-oriented company and hosts a welcoming environment with an open door policy, and encourages brainstorming new ideas in order to further the company. At All-West Glass, you will join a culture of collaboration, mutual respect and care for employees and associates. Please forward resume to: Laura Stanton, AWG Northern Industries Inc. P.O. Box 850, 3424 Highway 16 E., Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 • PHONE: 250-847-9211 • FAX: 250-877-7610 • E-MAIL: lauras@awgni.com

www.all-westglass.com

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Golf knowledge an asset but not required. Must be 19+ years Must be available to work weekends and afternoons.

Part Time to Full Time.

Golf playing privileges included.

email: missiongolf@shaw.ca drop at 7983 Nelson St. Mission

Please email resume to: missiongolf@shaw.ca

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

TH Restaurant Services LTD. o/a Tim Hortons

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Mission and District Rod and Gun Club

The Club Administrator is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, reporting to the Board of Directors. The Club Administrator is responsible for the day to day club operation, registrar and bookkeeping duties and a variety of record keeping and office related responsibilities. Applicants need to have good written and oral skills, be service oriented, have good computer skills, bookkeeping (Simply Accounting) and office experience. Please see the Club web site for more information: www.missionrodandgun.com

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AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gamil.com 250-545-3378

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Available routes in Maple Ridge

We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position.

40100109 - 113 Ave., Gillis Pl., Harrison St., Telosky Ave. 40220261 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, Blackstock St, Grace St. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray Street. 40310304 - 214 St., Ashbury Crt., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Hood St. 40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane. 40310310 - 117 Ave., 212 St., Cutler Pl., Fraserview St., Laity St. 40310316 - 115 Ave., 207 St., 207A St., 209 St., Golf Lane, River Rd., Steeves St. 40320350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 214 St, Charlton St, Cherry Pl, Laity St. 40320354 - 121 Ave, 214 St, 216 St, Campbell Ave, Glenwood Ave. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :DUHVOH\ 6W :HVWÂżHOG $YH

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011011 - 114B Ave., 115A Ave., 116A Ave., 196A St., 196B St.,197A St., 197B St., 198 St., 116B Ave.

As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting. Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role. If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2014

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SUSHI COOK; Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge). F/T Sushi Cook, 3 - 5 years exp. High School Grad. 17-19/Hr. Fax: 604-467-5326

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NAIL TECH & HAIR STYLIST required for salon in Maple Ridge. Call 604-787-9095

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203

PLUMBERS & PLUMBERS APPRENTICES

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

Full time. Fax resume: 604-556-3849.

Wood Cabinetry Installers

A renowned Surrey based company. Requires experienced & new Wood Cabinetry Installers. Training will also be provided to the suitable candidates.

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

(2 or 3rd year)

Multi residential / Commercial work.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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269

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275

Complete Kitchen & Bath RENOS Basements, Flooring, Drywall, Framing, tiles etc...

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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(778)378-6683

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Reasonable rates 16 yrs. exp.

288

604-460-2097

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Woodland Decks

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

SPECIALIZING IN

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372

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

GARDENING

Flexible * Reliable

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Commercial

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Residential &

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

EAGLE ROOFING

7 Days / Week

604-789-1725

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MOVING & STORAGE

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.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

Prompt Delivery Available

To book an appt call

FINANCIAL SERVICES

604-572-3733

604-465-1311

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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604-468-8889

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

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320

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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356

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

604-782-2069

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Call Keith McDonald

Janitorial, Ofﬁce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

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

MISC SERVICES

778-840-8372

Carpet, linoleum, repairs, and restretches. 20 yrs. exp., fully insured. ~ All work guaranteed ~

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

317

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL FLOOR INSTALLATIONS

On the Go Maids Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

182

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

FENCING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

Residential & Commercial

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EAGLE TILE

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

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287

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

BEST CLEANERS

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ELECTRICAL

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Scott 604-891-9967 FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing. Free Estimates Call James (778)868-5307

604-351-6245

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

HOME REPAIRS

374

TREE SERVICES

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

Jani-Clean Janitorial

300

LANDSCAPING

Licensed * Bonded * Insured Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

242 194

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532

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STARBRUSH PAINTING Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB. (free baseboard painting)

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203

A name you can trust

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

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 257

DRYWALL

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

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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details Den’s Handyman & Maintenance Decks Fences Pressure Washing Spring Cleanup Call 778-899-1910

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE Strata, Commercial & Residential, Pavers, Walls, Spring Garden Clean-ups, New Lawns & top dressing & Drainage.

338

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

Moving Sale Unit 5, 24185-106B Ave. Maple Ridge Sale in Basement Pls come to front door Sat. March 15th / 9am - 3pm Furniture, Piano plus many household items.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

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706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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MAPLE RIDGE NEWER APARTMENTS

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MAPLE RIDGE W. 207th/Lougheed 2 Bdrm in quiet cul-de-sac, laminate flrs. NP/NS. Refs. $900 incl utils. Avail April 1st.. Call 604-961-0727.

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563

MISC. WANTED

FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip. Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

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

477

PETS

BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349

REAL ESTATE 603

2.7 all useable acres 1 km from Kamloops city limits. River and mnt views all studies complete, ready to build $299,900 (250) 318-8868

627

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ACREAGE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING

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1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

Clean, very quiet, large,

* Renovated Suites *

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

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

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

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

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

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

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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FURNITURE

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

638

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KANAKA PLATEAU 2 storey plus bsmt. Rolf Schwuchow, for Fraipont & Manyk RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty

604-466-2838

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MAPLE RIDGE

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 13086 Edge Street, off 132nd Ave.

Sat. Mar. 15th, 8:30-3:00 p.m.

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. 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 1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

696

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TRANSPORTATION Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Notice of Foreclosure

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.

Notice is hereby given that Mayfair Self Storage, 20070 Stewart Cres., Maple Ridge, will auction the contents of these lockers to recover outstanding storage costs on March 28, 2014.

604-464-3550

845

TWO bedrooms, 2 baths, 8th floors, nice views, corner unit, city center. 1030 sq. ft. living area , insuite laundry, $1100 per month including one parking. New renovation. #80311980 222nd Street, Gordon Towers, call Hanson at 604-250-2196 or email hanson_wan@hotmail.com for appointment.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street. 4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1799/mo + utils. (604)722-5609

741

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

Call 604-467-3944 749

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Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

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GARAGE SALES

752

WANTED for May 1st: 1 Bedroom apartment or suite in Maple Ridge with lease that allows pets.For quiet N/S lady. Ph: 604-380-3080 lv msg.

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AUTO FINANCING

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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604-463-2236 604-463-7450

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Absolutely No Pets

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Chihuahua pups, vet check, 1st shots, male/female, very cute, $650. march 14. 604-794-5844

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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GARIBALDI Court 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

810

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MAPLE RIDGE Central. Brand new 2 bdrm, 1200 s/f. New W/D, stove & D/W. $1000/mo. incl utils. N/S. Absolutely no pets. 604-477-9871.

RADIOS Clearing out some of my radio collection, including tube-type, mantle and floor models including short wave & military. Hundreds of vacuum tubes & related parts. Come and take a look! 604-465-5296 or 778-549-1611 Pitt Meadows portalkee@shaw.ca

750

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE bright clean grnd/lvl 1 bdrm, new paint, gas f/p, lndry, brand new fridge/stv, avail now. N/P no inside smoking. $800 incl hydro, cbl/net (604) 466-5289 or 307-3685

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

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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