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Coun. Al Hogarth’s proposal defeated 6-1 by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter

Maple Ridge is sticking with its tougher stream protection regulations after council defeated a proposal to move to developer-friendly setback rules Tuesday. Coun. Al Hogarth’s proposal to adopt the riparian areas regulation, where environmental consultants determine distances that buildings and roads can be from streams, was voted down 6-1. Council considered having the yet-to-be-formed environmental advisory committee review regulations, but Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said stream rules were considered when the new environmental management strategy was being formulated. See Streams, p12

‘Trustees are missing the bus’ Parents concerned about busing options in budget by Ne i l Co r b e t t staff reporter

Community: Bob Shantz is Maple Ridge’s citizen of the year. See story, p4

As the school board is compiling statistics and looking at anecdotal research about what the effects of changing its busing policy would be, it is becoming clear that some people would be hurt by the decision. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board held a public meet-

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the district’s 12 buses. The parents divided into table groups of about five at each, and had their comments recorded in writing. Parents Jim and Joni Eros have two children who are bussed to Whonnock elementary. They would like to send their children to their neighbourhood school, Albion elementary, which is a five minute walk for the kids. But one child is 20th on the waiting list to get into the crowded school. The kids have to rise earlier than their neighbours each morning, to catch the bus to Whonnock.

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“And now they’re taking buses away?” said Joni. She called the proposal offensive, because it fails to recognize the public education system’s responsibility to accommodate every child, and serve every taxpaying family. “The public school system needs to be for all children, or none of them.” The couple resents being inconvenienced by the system, and the implication that they may now have to pay for bus service or drive the kids to school themselves. See Bussing, p13

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Scholarships for 14-year-old grad Thomas Haney secondary’s Sean Okawa is trying to decide which one to accept, from Simon Fraser University or Montreal’s McGill S tor y by Neil Corbett

ean Okawa’s high school years were great – both of them.

The 14-year-old spent two years at Thomas Haney secondary, and now he’s trying to choose which prestigious Canadian university’s scholarship offer to accept. It’s perhaps fudging the truth to say he did high school in two years. After Grade 6 at Alexander Robinson elementary, already advanced and on an accelerated program, he started doing high school work. But it is accurate to say he spent two years attending high school. And, at a time when most kids his age are looking forward to putting Grade 9 behind them, he’s pondering life on campus at a university. And after seeing his marks, the universities are calling. Sean got off to a bit of a ragged start, by his estimable standards, and his Grade 10 course work came in at 97 per cent. But he hit his stride in his Grade 11 courses, with an average of 98 per cent. Now everything is clicking, and his Grade 12 average is 99 per cent. Canadian universities have made generous offers, from Simon Fraser offering a scholarship valued at $34,000, to Montreal’s McGill extending $25,000. When he first started applying, Sean wasn’t sure whether he would be able get in right away. The online application system extended as far forward as those born in 1997. There was apparently no accounting for a university applicant born in 1999. But once he contacted the schools, Sean soon heard from their recruiters. Socially, Sean admits he found his first year at Haney a little intimidating. He was small and young-looking, and that made him stand out. But a growth spurt made him pass for a Grade 9, and he soon settled into a school where the culture is one of acceptance. “It was a warm school, and I really like it here,” he said. “I really appreciate the system. It’s a unique school, and you can be different.” He is a member of the executive committee on the student council, and winning the necessary votes shows that fellow students accepted him. Biochemistry is the field that most appeals to Sean. He had been enjoying the academic rigours of physics and math courses, but at a post-secondary fair at his high school he was introduced to biochemistry, and toured the labs at SFU. “That intrigues me quite a lot,” he said. “The chemistry of the human body really interests me.” It’s a field of study that often leads to the life of a physician, or a career doing medical research. Sean has some time to decide. The uber-student doesn’t spend all his time studying, though. “Being well rounded is very important – having a balance,” said his mother, Amy.

Thomas Haney secondary student Sean Okawa is interested in biochemistry. She knows about the world of academia, having been a lecturer at a Tokyo law school. She signed Sean up for karate when he was five years old. He’s now at the stage where he offers instruction to other students. He will be graded for his black belt this summer. Since he was three, Sean has played piano, and now performs in classical recitals. Chopin is his favourite composer. He also volunteers at the Maple Ridge library, lending his time to help teach children in Grades 1-3 learning to read and write. He can relate to them, because he was an ESL student. His family came to Canada from Japan when he was five. “The teenager who taught me really helped me out. I was really thankful and wanted to help, too.” Sean helps out with another library program, assisting local seniors in getting the most out of their cell phones and other electronic devices. It’s also gratifying. “The things we find so easy they are so thankful for.”

Sean has wowed the staff at THSS. “This is exceptional,” said principal Sean Nosek, noting how rare it is to have a student so young be ready for university.

“He is, perhaps, one of the most conscientious students I have known.” Kathryn Ferguson, English department head It’s difficult to find a similar example. The Toronto Star profiled a 14-year-old who went to McMaster University in 2013. The Dean of Engineering noted that it was unheard of in his 50 years. Nosek said Sean is unique in the academic focus he showed in his early years of school. Haney’s self-directed learning model, which allows children to learn at their own pace, has allowed him to sprint

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ahead. His principal at Alexander Robinson was Sheila Pace. She said she saw many gifted students over her years as an educator, each gifted in their own way, but Sean was unique in his desire and opportunity to work ahead. “He was an exceptional student. He has an incredible mind, and he’s very interested in learning,” she said. English department head Kathryn Ferguson said he stands out for the breadth of his talent. “He is, perhaps, one of the most conscientious students I have known,” she said. “In addition to his stellar work in the scientific realm, he also demonstrates higher level critical thinking and communication skills. “Sean has a creative spirit, a poetic soul, and a warm sense of humour.” Educators often watch students after they graduate, to see how successful they are in their future endeavors. Nosek said everyone is expecting big things from Sean. “He’s one we’ll keep our eye on, for sure.”

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Maple Ridge Backyard Burning “Backyard Fire” is an outdoor fire where garden refuse such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property are burned for the purpose of disposal due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds. Before you burn, please consider the Brush Chipping Program. For more information call the Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org. If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply: • The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning. • The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse from April 15 to May 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines. • Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance. • Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 or the Municipal Hall, Finance Department. To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department during the following business hours. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 604-463-5880 Bob Shantz helps organize the annual Rotary duck race, which raises money for local nonprofit groups and youth projects.

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$90,000, distributed to 27 nonprofit organizations and local youth projects. The duck race is a Rotary project, and Shantz has been a longtime member of that organization, and has twice been honoured with its highest distinction – the Paul Harris Fellowship. Other fun public service events Shantz has thrown himself into include the Rotary sports banquet, wine festival and hometown heroes program. “It just goes on and on,” said Hickman. “He’s just a great guy – very humble, and never says no.” Shantz is recognized for his excellence as a criminal lawyer. He gained professional notoriety for his defence of child killer Clifford Olson, in the first serial killer case in the province’s history. He was a seasoned attorney who had already defended 100 murder trial when he took the case.

Volunteer spirit There were three other citizens of the year nominees: • Bob Foster is known for his involvement and commitment to numerous local groups over a period of 30 years.. He works with the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, Community Living Foundations, Seniors Connect, the Seniors Network and Community Services. • Scout leader Jose Vivieros

began his volunteer work in the Scouting movement 13 years ago, doing countless projects with the First Laity Scout Group. He is also an active Rotarian, who has won a Distinguished Service Award and a Paul Harris Fellow in 2012. • Paul and Eileen Dwillies were also nominated. They first volunteered for the Haney Farmers Market in 2003, starting the downtown revitalization initiative as members of a task force that founded it. For the past seven years, they have managed the market, volunteering hundreds of hours. What began with 10 vendors has ballooned to a popular market with more than 60, creating a vibrant event in the town core. We always get excellent nominations,” said foundation president Robert Prince. “It’s an incredibly tough decision.” “The people who nominate the volunteers are truly impressed by those who they are nominating, and truly believe they deserve it, but at the end of the day there can only be one winner.” He said what stands out is the quality of service they render, for a long portion of their lifetime. Each one of the nominees received a printed photograph of the Golden Ears Mountains. The winner will also received a cash award, to be donated to the charity of their choice. “I think it’s a significant honour,” said Prince, “and a recognition of the volunteer spirit.”

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The number of people living on the streets in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows dropped for the first time this year after rising steadily since 2005. Preliminary results of the 2014 Metro Vancouver count on March 12 were released Wednesday, showing 84 homeless in the area, down 38 per cent from 110 in 2011. Of the 84 counted, 39 were living on the streets, 43 were found in emergency shelters or other facilities and two had no fixed address. Across Metro Vancouver, the homeless population rose five per cent over the past three years, prompting advocates to declare that the problem has stabilized. The number of street homeless not found in shelters climbed 26 per cent, to 957, although most of that increase was in the City of Vancouver, where the street homeless count more than tripled to 538. Almost all other parts of Metro Vancouver mirrored Maple RidgePitt Meadows, with decreases of street homeless in Surrey, Richmond and Burnaby of 35 to 40 per cent. “We’ve achieved some stability,” said Deb Bryant, chair of the Greater Vancouver Steering Committee on Homelessness. “We have stemmed the tide of really rapid growth in homelessness.” She added the count reflects a minimum number of homeless because not all of those on the street or in shelters can be physically counted. A final report is set for release in July. It’s the fifth 24-hour snapshot of homelessness since the three-year surveys began in 2002. Maple Ridge’s homeless population had been on an upward trend since 2005, when 44 people were counted. Three years later, in 2008, the population rose to 90 and peaked in 2011 at 110. The Salvation Army’s Caring Place shelter had predicted the number would drop this year as they’ve seen demand for cold-weather beds reduce. Others credit Alouette Heights, a 45-unit subsidized housing development that opened in

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Tamara Gorin, supportive housing coordinator with the Alouette Home Start Society, talks with a client on Thursday. More @ mapleridgenews.com 2012, and Route 29, an initiative for homeless youth, for much of the decrease. Both programs are run by the Alouette Home Start Society, which also employs an outreach team of two who works with the street homeless. “These programs definitely contributed to the drop in the homeless population,” said executive director Stephanie Ediger. In addition to subsidized housing, the Salvation Army, food bank, police, Fraser Health and other groups work

together to connect people living on the streets to services. “The numbers are still way too high,” said Ediger. “We want to get them down to nothing. This doesn’t mean we can slack off, we just have to work harder.” Ediger believes there’s still a lack of affordable housing in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Alouette Heights is staffed 24 hours a day by a support worker who helps residents stay focused on their plans for coping with past addictions or mental health

illnesses. Residents can stay up to two years and pay 30 per cent of their income in rent. However, once residents are ready to leave, they often find it hard to locate a new home they can afford on a minimum-wage job or income assistance. “If we had more affordable housing, it would make a big difference and help with the homelessness issue,,” said Ediger. “It would also help people who are one pay cheque away from homelessness.”

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Ridge strong Maple Ridge showed what it was made of Tuesday, when council resoundingly defeated a cynical proposal to change the regulations that determine how far houses and roads can be built from streams and creeks. Future taxpayers will be grateful. The decision to stay with science-based rules that set out what are usually 30-metre setbacks from salmon streams is one entirely based on common sense, that’s forgetting about any ecological value. Given the recent report by the B.C. Ombudsperson about the serious gaps in riparian areas regulation – a weird set of rules created by the Liberals in 2005 – the defeat of the proposal was the only reasonable outcome. Maple Ridge may not be known for its culture, industry, gleaming urban scape or nightlife, but it does possess an amazing natural bounty – dense rainforests, glorious mountain peaks, one of the busiest provincial parks in B.C., and sparkling creeks and rivers that still run in their natural state, all create a valuable and cherished resource for a Metro Vancouver region that will grow even more crowded. The crowd of volunteer streamkeepers that showed up Tuesday to press council to vote the right way, knew that. They knew, and council knew, that as climate change and growth presses in, as another million people choose to live here, protecting the streams – the lifeblood of Maple Ridge – is crucial. They knew, as do staff and council, that bending future growth around natural features, instead of trying to change nature to fit development, is by far the most economical approach. Preserving the streams and the trees and verdure along the banks ensures the streams will exist for future generations. The protected valleys and streams will also capture rainwater and runoff, control erosion, shelter wildlife and provide valued recreation areas. Best of all, it does so for free – a perk of working with nature. To contemplate the alternative, of removing natural drainage systems in return for elaborate and expensive storm sewer systems, so that homes could be built more closely to streams, or to build too close to slopes, then have taxpayers pay millions to control erosion, is simply nonsensical. Council knew that and reaffirmed, again, that Maple Ridge possesses a valuable heritage that will grow more so over time. It reaffirmed that no matter how many issues Maple Ridge faces, it is united on one fact: it will not compromise on a key part of its identity. It was a strong decision for the future, one that hopefully it will not have to face again. It was, to steal a phrase, Maple Ridge strong. – The News

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cott Magri peered into a ditch beside the truck rest stop on the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge last week and shook his head. “Look at all the crap in here,” the Pitt Meadows resident lamented. “TVs, tires, stereos, milk jugs. That windAlong the Fraser shield wiper bottle’s three-fourths full. Why Jack Emberly would anybody throw it away?” Magri’s working on a plan to clean up Katzie Slough. Aquatic environment shouldn’t be a garbage dump. “What I saw didn’t make any sense,” he said. It did to his companion, a truck driver who’d seen the jugs and bottles before. “He said it wasn’t wiper fluid,” says Magri, “but pee.” Allister Cathcart, an Abbotsford trucker who has used the pull-out west of 240th Street confirms this. Cathcart has hauled big rigs across Canada for 12 years. “If you see something in a jug that looks like lemonade or apple juice,” he says, “you can be sure it’s urine. Every trucker knows this. I pulled in there once and watched guys get out of a Maple Ridge district vehicle and pick up jugs from the ditch and haul them away.” Cathcart says Hepatitis C – a liver disease – can be spread through urine (medical websites confirm this).

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“You can get it in your blood stream through a cut on your hand.” How common is discarding human waste, I asked. “All truckers pee in bottles when they’re on the road,” says Cathcart. “Some cut holes in the floors of rigs and drop bowel movements out. A mechanic told me he refused to work on a rig after he saw toilet paper hanging under it. It takes 15 minutes to stop a rig and 15 minutes to get it up and going again. That’s half an hour of your time. Good truckers will do the right thing, though. They’ll get rid of urine and excrement in washrooms. I empty urine jugs at home. That’s what I’ve been told to do. But some guys just don’t care. They say everybody else does it. But they don’t. The guys I talk to don’t like this. Bad truckers give us all a dirty reputation. Why not dispose of it properly?” The ministry of transport is aware of the urine jugs being left in the Lougheed ditch site. It’s thinking of closing the rest stop down. Cathcart says that’ll just make life harder for truckers everywhere. “That’s not a solution,” he says. “Towns should put a fine on the bad truckers. That’ll go around like wild fire. It’ll stop them. The City of Surrey notes motorists account for 30-50 per cent of all litter there and warns truckers of a $2,000 fine without specifically mentioning urine or excrement. Signs showing jugs with lines through them would work. “We’re too easy in Canada,” says Cathcart. “Do this in the U.S. and you’re be in big trouble. State Troopers will make you clean

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up the whole ditch.” Mayor Ernie Daykin thinks fines are a good idea. “We’ll put up a couple of no-littering signs. We’ve got a good relationship with MoT. We can work out the problem with them. In the meantime, we need to do the right thing in the district. We’ll get bear-proof garbage cans down there. We can do something right away.” Urine filled jugs aren’t the only garbage at the truck pull out, which parallels Spencer Creek, a salmon producer. There’s mattresses and bags of garbage, too. “Spencer Creek is ours,” said Daykin. “Our guys have gone through garbage bags before. Sometimes you can track down the name and address of its owner. That’s something we can do.” The many folks who support the district’s new Environmental Management Strategy will like the mayor’s prompt response. Metro Vancouver should, too. Last week, Paul Henderson, of Solid Waste Services, informed a council workshop of Metro’s aim to redirect 80 per cent of all commercial waste from landfills by 2025. Success will depend on an all-inclusive education campaign that reaches truck drivers everywhere. It’s late in coming because levels of government pass the buck to avoid action. Jugs containing pee don’t belong in ditches. The mayor’s quick response means Maple Ridge could be the first to see them go. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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THE NEWS/letters New elementary school needed in Albion Editor, The News: Re: ‘School cuts going too deep’ (The News, April 18). While the school district may no longer have a legal obligation (thanks to the Ministry of Education turning transportation over to local boards) to provide free school bussing for some students, it certainly has a moral obligation for a large number of students living in the Albion area. I can sit on my back deck and see Albion elementary school, yet my grandchildren, who live at this same address, have to travel more than eight kilometres on narrow, rural roads to attend Whonnock elementary. Students in the subdivision adjacent to us attend Webster’s Corners elementary. All of this is because the school district has been unable to convince the provincial government that we desperately require another elementary school here in Albion. As long as this situation remains, the district has a moral obligation to provide free bussing for these students. I would love to have my grandchildren be able to walk to school, but that is not possible. To charge these kids to ride a school bus is the same as charging a fee, and we know from recent news that that is not permitted. The school district must stop trying to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic. Simply tell Victoria you are unable to do your job with the monies provided. Ian Strachan Maple Ridge

Put new park by city hall Editor, The News: Re: No home for Pitt centennial garden (The News, April 23). I’m happy that South Bonson residents don’t want the centennial park. A better location would not be in MacLean Park or hidden under the Pitt River Bridge, making it impractical for the majority. The place where the most people would enjoy it would be in the area of city hall. There is sufficient area close to it. Level the hill and put the garden there and transplant the bigger trees to ground level. Add a few park benches and nice walkway, as well as concrete pads that can be imprinted with various designs, at first plain ones that can be replaced in the future with imprints of important milestones for Pitt Meadows. The park could also be located where, if or when, a new pool is built. This area is the most central and most used place and makes sense. Annette Code Pitt Meadows

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‘What truly makes us rich’ Editor, The News: Re: ‘Roll back stream setbacks’ (The News, April 16). When is enough, enough? When it comes to the realtors, developers and certain members of Maple Ridge council, it would seem that the answer is never. The other morning, I poured my coffee, sat down with the paper, and the first thing I read was how Coun. Al Hogarth wants to change our stream protection rules. I can’t help but wonder, Mr. Hogarth, what do you stand to gain from this? Perhaps you hold a large parcel of land that sits next to one of our amazing salmon bearing streams, and under the current setbacks, won’t allow you to build a 200-home subdivision? (Just what this town needs) Or do you see a potentially missed opportunity to sell more units and grow your bottom line? Let me know if I am getting warmer. Maybe I am way off base, and your only motive truly is to prevent the further spread of invasive species such as blackberries and knotweed. It would seem to me, though, paving every square inch of Maple Ridge to prevent growth of an invasive species makes

us humans the most invasive species of all. One only needs to take a look at the Silver Valley or Albion corridors to see just how invasive we truly are. This is where you tell me about all the awards the Silver Valley development has won for its intuitive building schemes and control of water runoff. To that, I would say: watch the papers this summer for yet another story about a bear or cougar that had to be destroyed because it just wouldn’t stay out Hogarth of ‘our’ territory. I grew up in this town and have fond memories of a childhood lived here – entire days spent exploring the wilderness areas full of creeks, tall trees and wild animals. I am trying my hardest to teach my children the value of living in an area as beautiful as ours, but the voracious greed and ignorance of developers and some members of council is making that task very difficult. Do our children not deserve to experience some of the remaining beauty that only the slow hand of time and mother nature can create?

Or is a gravel path meandering behind a subdivision of identical homes considered wilderness enough? Should our children be content with someone else catching their fish instead of us teaching them to catch one from their own back yards? If we keep down this current path regarding the development of Maple Ridge, our children will have no choice but to be content with it. In closing, I pose a question: if someone were to try and take from us, our hardearned money or the material possessions by which we define how rich our lives are, would that person not meet with strong resistance? So why then, do we allow developers and our elected officials to take from us that which truly makes us rich? Travis Heppner Maple Ridge Editor’s note: the motion to replace streamside protection regulations, developed by senior and local government scientists and environmental groups, with less stringent rules was defeated by council Tuesday, 6-1.

Eliminating cursive from curriculum is ridiculous Editor, The News: Re: Should handwriting still be taught? (Along the Fraser, April 11). Jack Emberly’s article turned out to be an interesting topic of discussion in our language arts class. I would like to share some of my students’ opinions. “Personally, I think that eliminating cursive from the school curriculum is ridiculous. So many people grew up writing cursive because that’s what they were taught in school. I write all of my work using cursive because it is efficient and looks much better than printing. I also believe Citieshas - Maple it is a form of art – Tri everybody a dif-

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ferent style of writing that reflects themselves, and once you master handwriting, it’s hard to go back to printing. I believe that everyone should learn handwriting because it is a skill you use in everyday life. You use cursive in signatures, writing cards, and so many other things.” Another student states: “If they eliminate cursive writing, they could possibly have the right to eliminate printing, too. We have put a lot of effort learning how to handwrite, it has been around for generations. Print/handwrite is how we were taught to understand/comprehend and Ridge/Pitt Meadows News read ... ”

Students in our class had numerous questions. For example: “What if there is an old letter that contained important information? How would the people of the future be able to read the letter? Why would they even want to get rid of cursive writing in the first place? Why is cursive writing no longer necessary? Writing has been around for a long time and hasn’t made any problems, so why get rid of it?” Personally, I agree with my students and Jack Emberly’s statement: “Cursive writing will always be useful.” Zdena Novy, Grade 6/7 teacher Whonnock elementary

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Council takes a pass on Niagara Falls No one will attend FCM conference by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter

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Maple Ridge trims tax rate increase 1.9 per cent is lowest in a decade by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Instead of a general property tax hike of 2.2 per cent this year, Maple Ridge residents will now pay 1.9 per cent more. With other levies added in, the overall property tax increase will be about three per cent, a quarter of a per cent less than projected. The same goes for 2015. “I think we’re doing better and trending down in the right direction,” said Coun. Bob Masse. “To get it lower, we’d have to cancel some programs and services.” The lower rate means

New Pitt CAO The City of Pitt Meadows has picked a familiar face to lead its staff. The city’s former director of operations, Kim Grout, was appointed to the position last week after being picked by a selection committee. The city received 64 applications for the position from all over the world. Grout had been acting CAO since the

residents will pay $51 more on their 2014 tax bill for a typical home, valued at $405,000. However, increases in water, sewer fees will push the total municipal increase to 3.47 per cent – for a total municipal hike of $90. Council gave third reading to the new budget at its Tuesday meeting, allowing the tax notices for the July deadline to get underway. Maple Ridge said the district is facing rising costs, such as for the RCMP, whose costs to Maple Ridge are growing by almost a million dollars a year. B.C. Hydro costs are jumping 14 per cent. A news release said the general property tax increase is the lowest in a decade.

That doesn’t mean you’ll pay the lowest amount of taxes in a decade, just that the rate of increase is lower. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said council has been consistent in its approach in the last several years in reducing tax increases. “It’s to everybody’s credit. “I think all seven of us contributed in a way to that number. I think all seven of us get credit.” Coun. Corisa Bell, though, voted against the plan, still wanting more reductions. A larger-than-expected growth in the tax base allowed for more trimming of taxes. “This is the lowest total tax increase in the last decade. It reflects the fact that most line items

departure of her predecessor Jake Rudolph last October. Rudolph left to take a new job as the deputy city manager for Abbotsford. Grout has been working with the city for the past decade, but her family’s roots go back to its founding days. Grout is a descendent of William James Park, a former reeve, who was instrumental in establishing Pitt Meadows as a municipality and pushed for its

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Search and rescue volunteers and RCMP officers use ropes to enter a section of the Alouette River in Golden Ears Provincial Park. the missing man had drowned in the upper Alouette River,” said Const. Chris Wilson, with the Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Missing Persons Unit. The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team was called on March 26, but divers did not go into the water until March 27 because it was too dangerous. Divers found the man’s submerged body, but during the attempted recovery, one of them was struck by rocks that

rolled off a nearby waterfall. With the water being so dangerous, all search and rescue efforts had to be delayed until it was safer. On April 13, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue continued the search of the deep water pools in the area using a submersible camera, which showed police where the body was located. Police managed to recover the body on April 15. “Although this is a very

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“We’ve had these conversations and we’ve defined that as where we wanted it to be.” Moving to riparian areas regulations would

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committee look at the regulations, but the vote was simply to defeat the motion to adopt riparian areas regulation. “I would really like to know the definition of what fish habitat is,” said Hogarth, a realtor. He didn’t understand how putting a jogging trail in areas set aside as riparian can be considered fish habitat. He said the district could face a legal challenge over its designation of such areas, but Ashlie said that would have to be investigated. Alouette River Management Society president Ken Stewart, a former municipal councillor and MLA, was happy with the decision. Several members of the environmental group were at the meeting.

“Most of us left really pleased, that council decided to do what they did and leave well enough alone,” Stewart said. He added that it’s a problem of there’s no one to enforce rules and regulations. “The federal government, in particular, has really cut back in fisheries protection and fisheries research, too. “We need someone to enforce it. Who is there? The federal government has just backed off.” Langley township, Surrey, Delta, Burnaby, the District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver follow streamside protection regulations. Pitt Meadows, Vancouver and Coquitlam use riparian area regulations. ARMS members Greta BorickCunningham, Liz Hancock, Ken Stewart and Doug Stanger, walking atop the rocks in the Alouette River on Thursday, are pleased council retained the district’s stream setback regulations. Colleen Flanagan/ THE NEWS

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Jim is self-employed, and already starts his day at 5 a.m., in order to get in a work day and pick up the kids after school. If bussing is eliminated, the family would have to add the cost of before-school daycare to their budget. Despite a relatively small turnout at the Tuesday meeting, Joni predicted that people will be upset if bussing is eliminated. “I don’t think people are going to let this go lightly.” Allyson Hawrysh lives near Dewdney Trunk Road and her son attends Whonnock elementary. He is in Grade 7, and if he attends Garibaldi secondary next year, it would take him at least an hour to walk there, she estimated. Her daughter will still be in elementary school, so driving the children to two different places every morning would be inconvenient. She said the Dewdney area is full of double income working families who rely on the school bus for their daily rou-

tine. “We really need it.” Hawrysh also pointed out the district’s busing system has been a way for administrators to keep students evenly distributed amongst secondary schools, while still allowing some choice of which one they attend. “If I’m forced to drive him to school everyday, I’ll drive him to the school of my choice – not where the bus goes.” Another man, who did not want to be named, lives in Silver Valley, and his children attend Garibaldi. It was not their first choice, but it is where the district buses kids from that neighbourhood. Maple Ridge secondary is the closer school. He said there is no option for public transit in Silver Valley if school busing is eliminated. He noted that if busing is eliminated, parents in the area would want to send children to the school of their choice, not necessarily Garibaldi. District staff who oversaw the meeting, including David Vandergugten, stressed to

the audience that the busing changes are only a proposal. Staff noted that busing is not a mandatory service for boards to provide under the School Act, and that there is no transportation funding from the province. “We are really taking this matter seriously, and we want you to give us your thoughts,” Vandergugten said. He added that this is “the hardest budget I’ve ever been through in this district.” Staff noted that the district has two years left on a contract to provide bussing for both special needs students and regular busing. Changes to that contract would trigger some financial recompense to the contractor, but staff did not offer the figure. The public also asked whether field trips or travel by sports teams would be affected by the changes, but they are not part of the district’s transportation budget. Trustees have been presented two transportation options. Both call for “optimization” of transportation for students with special needs.

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The annual event will be held Sunday at the Bell Irving Hatchery, 11450 – 256 Street in Maple Ridge. It will include release chum salmon fry.

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KEEPS is inviting everyone to the Bell Irving Hatchery on Sunday for its annual Goodbye Chums festival. The Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society, along with Metro Vancouver parks will be hosting the annual spring event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. “It’s a chance for people to come out and release some chum salmon fry and find out what’s going on with the hatchery,” said Ross Davies, with KEEPS. There will be displays and activities put on by the Alouette Field Naturalists and the First 1st Haney Scouts.

Children can learn about salmon at various craft stations and play a salmon survival game. Information will be available to make a donation to the Kanaka Watershed Stewardship Centre. Davies will also welcome questions about the Kanaka Creek watershed or any issues that people are having in their own neighbourhoods with wildlife, bears or coyotes. There will also be a booth with information for anybody who would like to become a volunteer or get involved with the KEEPS organization. The Bell Irving Hatchery is located at 11450 – 256 Street in Maple Ridge. • For more information go to http:// www.keeps.org.

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The growing use of police information checks to vet job applicants is resulting in inappropriate disclosure of highly sensitive information like mental illness and past suicide attempts. B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham released a highly critical report on the practise last week, urging government and municipal police boards to order an immediate halt. Unlike a criminal record check, a police information check can turn up details about investigations that don’t lead to charges, charges that don’t lead to convictions and even the target’s mental health. “Mental health information should never be included in an employment-related record check,” Denham said. “There is no reason

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It wasn’t as many as in the global H1N1 pandemic of 2009, but this year’s influenza vaccine program delivered a record 1.4 million seasonal doses to B.C. residents. Resurgence of the H1N1 strain that triggered hospitalizations and deaths among younger patients motivated a late-season surge in demand for flu shots after Christmas, resulting in temporary shortages of vaccine in some areas. Changes in policy also contributed to better protection against seasonal flu, said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall. Health care workers and visitors were required to get the vaccine or wear masks in patient care areas, to protect patients with underlying conditions that make influenza more serious. After the health care worker immunization rate had drifted as low as 50 per cent, the new policy prompted 80 per cent of health care employees to be vaccinated and the remainder used masks, Kendall said Wednesday. One health care aide in Grand Forks was fired after repeatedly refusing to wear a mask when working around patients. Health Minister Terry Lake said the total was increased by extending free flu shots to anyone who was considering visiting a relative in a health care facility during the winter. Previously seniors, children aged six months to five years, seniors over 65, residents of care and assisted living facilities, those with chronic conditions and health care and emergency workers were eligible for a free vaccine. Lake said the ministry is considering offering the vaccine free to everyone in future years. Kendall said the impact of H1N1 on younger people has been analyzed. “The group over the age of 65 had the highest levels of residual immunity, perhaps from previous infection or previous vaccination, and the group who had the least immunity was 25- to 60-year-olds,” Kendall said. “So that was why we saw the shift of hospitalizations in a younger than expected age group.” The World Health Organization tracks influenza strains around the world and estimates the strains for the coming year. The vaccine being produced for next winter includes H1N1 and common seasonal flus H3N2 and influenza B. Kendall said research is proceeding for a universal vaccine, to eliminate the guesswork in crafting the annual strain. That could be available in five years.

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Its funky looks and fuel efficiency should make it an urban dweller hit but it also boasts best-in-class off-road capability, which may just bring in buyers from the growing outdoor adventure seekers. Two engine choices: a 2.4-litre Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 paired to the segment’s first nine-speed automatic transmission, or a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine with six-speed manual transmission. Prices for all of the above closer to launch when pencils have been sharpened and each figure out how they can undercut competitors. keith.morgan@ drivewaybc.ca

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Journey 2.4 L with 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2014 Chrysler 200 LX 3.6L VVT V6 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 6.8 L/100 km (42 MPG) and City: 9.9 L/100 km (29 MPG). 2014 Jeep Wrangler 3.6 L PentastarTM VVT V6 - Hwy: 9.3 L/100 km (30 MPG) and City: 12.7 L/100 km (22 MPG). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 8-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.0 L/100 km (40 MPG) and City: 10.3 L/100 km (27 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, ♦♦, ‡, ∞, §, Ω The Zing Into Spring Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after April 1, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ♦♦$1,000 Bonus Cash is available on all new 2014 Jeep Wrangler models and is deducted from the negotiated purchase price after taxes. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Chrysler 200 LX/Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2014 Chrysler 200 LX/Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $18,888/$19,998/$19,888 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $107/$114/$113 with a cost of borrowing of $3,442/$3,644/$3,624 and a total obligation of $22,330/$23,642/$23,512. ∞4.19% purchase financing for up to 96 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $38,888 financed at 4.19% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $220 with a cost of borrowing of $6,912 and a total obligation of $45,800. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ΩFinance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction are available to eligible customers on the retail purchase/lease of select 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from April 1 to 30, 2014 inclusive. Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance and Scotiabank. 1% Rate Reduction cannot be used to reduce the final interest rate below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and current owners of select Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models with an eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016. Trade-in not required. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. ♦Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Vehicle Registration data for 2013 Calendar Year for all Retail vehicles sold in the province of British Columbia. ◊Based on 2014 Ward’s Upper Middle Sedan segmentation. ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. May 2008 to September 2013 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. √Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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HUNDREDS OF PREOWNED VEHICLES VEHICLES UNDER $5000 - IMPORTS - TRUCKS - VANS - SUV- CARS

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2011 GMC SIERRA EX-CAB

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2014 KIA SORENTO AWD

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22,995 OR $156 PMT 2012 GRAND CARAVAN

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18,877

2010 GMC SIERRA EX-CAB

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18,877

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#2129

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#0953

14,995

2008 FORD F150 XLT S/CAB 4WD

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16,995

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38,877

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31,877

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All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Financing on approved credit. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Town & Country $32,448, ’12 Grand Caravan $21,424, ’12 Corolla $18,512, ’12 Altima $21,216, ’13 Elantra $23,424, ’12 Genesis $32,995, ’12 Mustang $26,624.

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driveway

Sonata with swoopy sexy styling

yundai gave the Sonata dramatically curvaceous new styl-

ing for the 2011 model year and dropped the V6 engine option for the all-new (sixth generation) model. A lighter and more fuel-effi-

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duce 198-horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. That’s considerably more than the departing base four (175 hp / 168 lb-ft) in the 2010

interior The base engine was an impressive new GDI (gasoline direct injection) 2.4-litre four-cylinder that can pro-

cient 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder became the engine upgrade offered in this popular mid-sized family sedan, with a full-sized

APR

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1,000

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2014 NISSAN SENTRA

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1,000

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SR model shownV

2014 ALL-NEW NISSAN ROGUE

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*$1,000 Bonus Cash applicable to customers who purchase, lease or finance any new 2014 Versa Sedan/Versa Note/Sentra models on approved credit through Nissan Finance on units in stock. The $1,000 additional Cash Bonus consists of $750 NF cash and $250 Dealer Participation and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Offer available for qualified customers only. Offer available from April 17-30, 2014 inclusively. Conditions apply. †Qualifying customers must be approved to lease or finance through Nissan Finance. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. Offers valid between April 17-30, 2014. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. 0%/0%/2.99% lease APR for a 39/39/60 month term equals 78/78/120 semi-monthly payments of $59/$69/$134 with $0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $4,356/$5,132/$16,042. $2,150/$1,870/$500 NF Lease Bonus Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Finance. This offer is only available on lease offers of an 39/39/60 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. V Models shown $20,585/$22,665/$34,928 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/Sentra 1.8 SR (C4SG14 AA00), CVT transmission/Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. ≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,630), 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. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between April 17-30, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car/Compact Utility Vehicle segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. †Global Automakers of Canada Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. +All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. Not responsible for errors in data on third party websites. 12/17/2013. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

By Bob McHugh

Sonata. It offers better fuel economy and is rated at 9.4 L/100 km in the city and 5.7 L/100 km on the highway (with automatic). Most buyers will find this base engine completely satisfies their power requirements and it’s more reliable, based on Consumer Reports

owner survey results. It possesses good off-the-line power and performs impressively smooth and quiet. A green “eco” icon also shows up on the instrument panel to reward the driver for being easy on the gas pedal. A six-speed manual transmission was only offered in the entry-level GL version and all other trim levels came with a six-speed automatic. Called Shiftronic this automatic has a manual mode sequential gear selection feature on its floor shift lever. The other trim levels offered in 2011 were GLS, Limited, 2.0T and 2.0T Limited. There is a price to pay for the Sonata’s swoopy sexy styling in terms of rear-seat headroom (for tall adults). A high rear shelf and a steeply raked back window also restrict the driver’s rear vision. That said, the side mirrors are a decent size and many editions come with a back-up camera. Sonata performed well in crash tests and offers a safety package that includes active front seat head restraints. Electronic stability control and a Bluetooth hands-free wireless phone connect feature are standard features. The Limited edition also comes with repeater turn signals on the side mirrors.

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Most buyers will find this base engine completely satisfies their power requirements and it’s more reliable.

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No major changes were made to Sonata for the 2012 model year, but heated rear seats were added as standard equipment in the GLS and 2.0T trim levels. The Limited models also got standard proximity key entry with push-button engine start and a panoramic sunroof replaced the standard sunroof. For the 2013 model year a new SE trim level was introduced between GLS and top-line Limited. The SE comes with leather seating, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips, and a stiffer suspension calibration. Enhanced breathing also increased the 2.4-litre engine’s output by a couple of horsepower. The 2.0T trim level was discontinued and a manual transmission edition was no longer offered. Good looking and great value, the sixth generation Hyundai Sonata is an excellent used car choice. bob.mchugh@ drivewaybc.ca

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LOWEST PAYMENTS OF THE YEAR! FINAL WEEK! Offer ends April 30th hwy / city 100km

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ENDS APRIL 30

Forte SX shown

for the first 15 MONTHS.

DOWN

FINANCING

INCLUDES: 6-SPEED MANUAL

Based on a purchase price of $17,502. Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $76 bi-weekly payments include $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $96. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount.≠

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Based on a purchase price of $22,602. Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $104 bi-weekly payments include $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Forte Koup EX MT (FO521E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $124. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount.≠

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for the first 15 MONTHS.

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FINANCING

INCLUDES: 6-SPEED MANUAL AND AIR CONDITIONING

Based on a purchase price of $21,102. Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $96 bi-weekly payments include $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Forte5 LX+ MT (FO551E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $116. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount.≠

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105 0 0

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BI-WEEKLY

ENDS APRIL 30

CELEBRATING *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.

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FINANCING

INCLUDES: 6-SPEED AUTO AND AIR CONDITIONING

Based on a purchase price of $26,302. Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $105 bi-weekly payments include $1,280 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $145. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount.≠

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by April 30, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Forte Koup EX MT (FO521E)/2014 Forte5 LX+ MT (FO551E) with a purchase price of $26,302/$17,502/$22,602/$21,102 (including $1,485 freight/PDI) financed at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $105/$76/$104/$96 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $145/$96/$124/$116. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $26,302/$17,502/ $22,602/$21,102. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Optima LX AT/2014 Forte LX MT/2014 Forte Koup EX MT/2014 Forte5 LX+ MT shown is $1,280/$640/$640/$640 (a $40/$20/$20/$20 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 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. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Forte Koup LX Luxury AT (FO726E)/2014 Forte5 EX AT (FO754E) is $26,395/$34,795/$28,295/$22,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Optima 2.4L GDI (A/T)/2014 Forte Koup 2.0L (A/T)/2014 Forte5 2.0L (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 1Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. ° The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 2014 Top Safety Pick – U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2014. U.S. model tested. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Community Calendar

ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about nonprofit rates. April 25 • James Cameron School is holding its annual open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Visitors welcome to come in for a chat, a tour, and to experience the school’s unique learning environment. It is an independent elementary school for children with learning disabilities. Call 604-465-8444 or see www.jcs. bc.ca for info.

April 26-27 • Metamorphosis Art will host a large yarn sale from 1-5 p.m. each day at 11414239th. $1 per ball and some boxes free, with all proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army. Call Joan at 604-476-0195.

releasing chum salmon fry to the creek at this free event. In addition, there will be various interactive displays.

April 27 • The Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club will be holding an inter-club open men’s triples tournament at 9 a.m. All members and visitors are welcome to come and cheer the participants on at 11445-232nd St. Call George at 604-466-8739.

April 29 • Cracking the Dementia Code will be a presentation based on the book of the same name, offered by dementia consultant and educator Karen Tyrell, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, from 7-8:30 p.m. Teaches caregiving strategies and ways to maintain brain health to fend off dementia. No charge, but please register at 604-4655383.

• The Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS) and Metro Vancouver Parks invite you to the annual Goodbye Chums event, to be held at Bell-Irving Hatchery on 256th Street, on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire family can enjoy the annual springtime tradition of

April 30 • Golden Ears United Church thrift store will host a fashion show of gently used clothing and jewelry at 7 p.m. at the church hall (22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd.) Admission cost is $2 at the door, includes refreshments and door pries. All clothes modelled will be fore sale.

For more information call 604-463-9611.

Pl.) from 2-4 p.m. Contact Christine at colorens@shaw.ca

May 2-4 • St. John the Divine Anglican Church will celebrate its 155th anniversary with an open mic night May 2 from 5-7 p.m., an anniversary tea on May 3 from 1-4 p.m., which is by donation, and a special holy eucharist on May 4 at 10:30 a.m., with lunch immediately following the service.

May 6 • Brain injury support group: Offers support and education to survivors and families about living successfully with a brain injury. 7-9 p.m. at Family Education Centre (22554 Lougheed Hwy.) Contact Nora Chambers at norchambers@shaw.ca or call 604-862-9724. • The Holy Wow Poets show will take place at 7 p.m. at The ACT Theatre, with the feature show Ekphrasticism. Concession is open for all and open mic to follow.

May 3 and 4 • Pitt Meadows Library Book Sale - Adult and children hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, audio books, etc. on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 4 from 1- 4 p.m. May 3 • Nights on Broadway: Musical review featuring songs and dance from Broadway hits through the ages at The ACT (11944 Haney

May 8 • The Ex-Service Women’s Club monthly meeting at noon for lunch, and business at 1 p.m. at the Legion, 2101224th St. in the downstairs room. Call Beryl Cunningham at 604-463-5785. • Showstoppers’ cast of 50-plus Ridge Meadows

students offers Disney’s High School Musical. Showtime 12-39-1:45 p.m. at The ACT (11944 Haney Pl.) This musical sends the important message of going for your dreams. It is a junior adaptation to suit all ages. There will also be a junior matinee on May 8 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets available from The ACT Ticket Centre, 604-476-2787, www. theactmapleridge.org May 10 • Free Bike tune-up workshop from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bandstand in Memorial Peace Park, at the first Haney Farmers Market of this season. Bring your bike and get it ready to roll for the summer. • Huge Plant Sale just in time for Mother’s Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Golden Ears United Church Hall, at Dewdney Trunk and 222nd in downtown Maple Ridge. Bedding plants, annuals, pe-

rennials, tomatoes, flowering planters and more. May 11 • Mother’s Day Tea: Join us for tea and tours at Haney House Museum (11612 224th St.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Mother’s Day. All ages are welcome to enjoy tea, lemonade, fruit and bakery items on the historic veranda. Guided tours through the Haney House will also be provided. June 28 • Odeum Theatre Society presents Into the Woods; a hilarious fairy tale musical theatre parody. Registration begins now, and ends on June 15, so register today. The program runs June 28-July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For ages 13-25. Performances at The ACT Maple Ridge on July 12 and 13. Contact Rayne Beverirdge at 604-716-3057 or odeumtheatresociety@ hotmail.com.

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GVHBA to celebrate Ovation winners on April 26 By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will honour the winners of the Ovation Awards on April 26 at a gala ceremony in downtown Vancouver. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, honour the best of the best in the residential construction industry in Metro Vancouver. The awards include honours for new-home construction,

renovations and design. Among the projects named as finalists this year are beautiful custom homes, stunning townhome communities and incredible kitchen renovations, just to name a few. The Ovation Awards highlight some of the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed and marketed in the Lower Mainland. “More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.” Companies of all sizes have been named finalists, from largescale developers to single-person renovators. As local builders and developers, every finalist is committed to ensuring their clients receive the best service possible and are happy with the finished product. Plus, homeowners will have peace of mind in knowing that they are working with people who have been recognized as top-notch in their field. The local companies honoured at the Ovation Awards are committed to positively impacting how and where we live by building communities and renovating neighbourhoods. “By working with an Ovation Award winner or finalist, homeowners know they’re working with the industry leaders in building, renovation and design,” says de Wit. This year’s ceremony will be emceed by comedian Damon Schritter, and will take place at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. For a list of winners after the event, visit www. ovationawards.ca.

Submitted renderings

The Amazing Brentwood will start previewing its first residential tower on April 26. The 28-acre site will be the largest and most impressive new residential community in North America, and will include transit, shopping and dining right on-site.

Making Brentwood amazing with Shape Living By Kerry Vital

Shape Living is transforming Burnaby’s Willingdon and Lougheed neighborhood into North America’s largest and most impressive new residential community. Formerly known as Brentwood Town Centre, Shape is redefining the area as “The Amazing Brentwood.” The project will include a commercial district with shopping, dining and entertainment, capped with some seriously impressive homes. Ten residential towers up to 70 storeys tall are planned and will be home to up to 4,200 residences. Two other towers will be set aside for offices. The existing Brentwood Town Centre mall is getting a complete facelift and will re-open before residents move in. “The sheer size of the 28-acre Brentwood development makes it noteworthy, but what we are really passionate about is how Brentwood takes the art of great place making and the convenience of mixed-use transitoriented development to a whole new level,”

says Darren Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Development for Shape Living. “Brentwood will deliver a truly unique offering in the marketplace.” Transit is a major part of the new Amazing Brentwood community, with SkyTrain arriving directly in the heart of the development at the public plaza, a one-acre space that will be full of shops and restaurants, with over 350 shops and services available once the project is complete. Two of the residential towers will surround the plaza, making shopping, dining and recreation just an elevator ride away. Homeowners at The Amazing Brentwood will also have access to a fully equipped fitness facility, music room and plenty of outdoor space to relax or visit with neighbours and friends, among other amenities. The first tower is called Brentwood ONE, and will include 291 condominium homes. Luxury homes will start on the 33rd floor and rise to the 63rd floor. Below that will be boutique rental properties. The one-bedroom-and-flex condominiums will be available in a range of floorplans between 539 and 560 square feet, while the two-bedrooms will range between 728 and 903 square feet. “They have paid incredible attention to detail at The Amazing Brentwood,” says Tracie McTavish, president at Rennie Marketing Systems. “They’ve thought things

through, and everything is high quality.” Among the gorgeous features at Brentwood ONE will be amazing views from every home and gourmet Italian-imported kitchens with tons of storage, a gas cooktop and a convenient kitchen island. “These kitchens are 40 per cent larger than the usual kitchens,” says McTavish. Nine-foot ceilings are standard throughout, and every home includes a spacious balcony perfect for entertaining. “Shape Living really looked at the livability of these homes,” says McTavish. “They call it ‘intelligent living.’” Shape is providing some thoughtful details in every home as well, including a side-byside washer and dryer, USB and four-plug outlets and at least one parking stall and storage space. The sales centre will open for previews on April 26. “This is something you have to come in and experience,” says McTavish. “It’s that impressive. They’re really catering to consumer demand. If you are planning to buy a condo anywhere, you need to come here first.” Homes at Brentwood ONE start at $299,900 for a one-bedroom and $382,900 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, visit www.theamazingbrentwood.com or stop by the presentation centre and three show homes at 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby.

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Celebrating 100 Years of

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Join the Celebration! Upcoming Centennial Events Community Birthday Party & Heritage Fair

Canada Day & AIK Run

Centennial Gala

Airport Day

Cheers to the Planet Eco-Gala

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Ridge Meadows Home Show

A Pitt Meadows Christmas and Centennial Wind-Up

April 25th from 11am - 8pm, Spirit Square

April 26th at 6pm, Meadows Gardens Golf Club

April 27th, South Bonson Community Centre

May 2-4, Planet Ice, Maple Ridge

July 1, Spirit Square

July 20th, Pitt Meadows Airport

November 11 at 10:30 am, Spirit Square

December 5 from 6-8 pm, Spirit Square

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Thank you to all our supporters!

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REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

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

The versatile Japanese maple

W By Mike Lascelle

ell, spring has finally arrived and with it a barrage of seasonal colour from the usual suspects, including Camellia, Pieris, Rhododendrons and Azaleas.

But once it passes or fades in the rain, just how much colour do you have left in your garden? Most of the aforementioned shrubs have green foliage for the rest of the year (including a few variegated forms), but those true hues – the reds, pinks, oranges, purples and yellows – are gone until next spring. So, what can you plant that will provide year-round seasonal interest be it leaf form, foliage colour, attractive bark or a distinctive winter silhouette? Look no further than the versatile Japanese maple. If you don’t believe me, then perhaps we should peruse just a few of the many options available. For foliage colour, we have hot pink (‘Shirazz’), variegated (‘Butterfly’), glossy purplish-red (‘Trompenburg’), orange (‘Orange Dream’), chartreuse (‘Jordan’), burgundy (‘Fireglow’) and greenish-white (‘Sister Ghost’). The leaf form includes linear strap-like lobes that sway in the slightest breeze (‘Koto-noIto’), finely-cut ferny foliage (‘Red Dragon’), tiny currant-like leaves held in dense clusters (‘Shishigashira’), deeply-cut lobes (‘Burgundy Lace’), coarse-leaved (‘Bloodgood’) and broad claw-like foliage (‘Aconitifolium’). There’s a Japanese maple for full sun (‘Seiryu’), rockeries (‘Sharp’s Pygmy’), containers (‘Shaina’), shade exposures (‘Waterfall’), small spaces (‘Wilson’s Pink Dwarf ’) and even for trailing over retaining walls (‘Orangeola’). In spring, we have intense pink emerging leaves (‘Corallinum’), in the summer heat we have shade-producing burgundy foliage (‘Emperor I’), in autumn we have ordinary-

(From left) Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly,’ Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ and Acer palmatum ‘Shirazz.’

looking green leaves that shift to an intense fire engine red (‘Osakazuki’), and in winter we have bright coral stems that literally glow on those dull winter days (‘Sango kaku’). There are Japanese maples that grow taller than six metres with an elegant upright vase form (‘Versicolor’), others that can spread just as wide and tumble down a bank (‘Green Cascade’), tiny mop-headed uprights (‘Pixie’), elegant weeping forms with a mushroom-like shape (‘Garnet’) and mid-sized trees that form a near perfect dome which is entirely orange in spring (‘Katsura’). For those of you not counting, I’ve just mentioned 28 different cultivars of Japanese maples, all of which are worthy of your landscape. Now for the botanical and cultural details:

the common name Japanese maple is used for several species, including Acer palmatum, Acer japonicum (Fullmoon Maple) and Acer shirasawanum (Shirasawa’s Maple). All Japanese maples require good drainage with porous, organic soil and even planting – just an inch deep can result in the bark rotting and a deceased tree. Newly planted specimens almost always develop marginal scorch on the leaves during their first summer, as the foliage transpires more moisture than the young root system is able to provide – but this problem will disappear with time. Pruning should be done with sharp, sterile secateurs – as ragged cuts just provide an opening for fungal problems and dirty pruners can spread Verticillium (a vascular

fungus) between trees. Remove the dead inside branches in late winter (before the leaves emerge), when they are easily visible and the best time to prune for growth reduction is usually sometime in May, when the leaves have fully opened and the sap stops running. For those of you that would like to learn more on this diverse group of trees and shrubs, I would encourage you to visit www. mikesgardentop5plants.wordpress.com and type Japanese maples into the search engine or join me in person at Amsterdam Garden Centre this Saturday (April 26th) at 10 a.m. for a free seminar on “Collecting Japanese maples.” Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_ac er@hotmail.com).

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HOMES SOLD FIRST WEEKEND!

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Terry Passley

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& Associates

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End Unit, Double Garage... Located in a family-oriented complex backing onto green space. Bright and clean, laminate flooring on the main, freshly painted, new mouldings and 4 piece ensuite. Close to transit and the West Coast Express. $259,900

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19312 Park Rd., P.M.

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Dave Telep

#108 22550 Dewdney Trunk Road

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929,900

AT GRE MENT ST INVE

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21888 Lougheed Hwy • 11,675 sq ft lot with rented home • APPROVED PLANS FOR GARDEN SUITE • CITY UPGRADES to storm, sanitary and waterlines are ALREADY COMPLETE.

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22707 136A Ave.

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11771 Darby Street

• 3 bdrm townhome • 2277 sq.ft. • On greenbelt • Open floor plan

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25237 112th Ave., M.R.

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1,098,000

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• SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL • Currently rented for $1700/month

409,800

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• Over 2,100 sq ft 2 bdrms rec rm & • 5 bdrms, 3 baths full bath • Fully fenced yard • Walking distance • Finished bsmt with to schools

24299 102nd Ave., M.R.

• 2,000 sq.ft. townhouse • Loads of room for storage in full basement • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Some updates, including flooring and paint

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REDUCED $60,000 REDUCED $30,000

499,800

2 Private Acres

699,800

Fraser Rr & Golf Course View

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

• Sprawling Rancher • 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Lots of updates & • Almost 1/2 acre remodeling • Private West • Over 2,000 sq ft facing backyard

24115 - 110th Ave., M.R.

11471 Fraserview St., M.R.

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• 2,600 sq ft Deluxe Rancher • 3 bdrms + den • Private 1/2 acre

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10112 - 243A St., Maple Ridge

12610 Ansell St., Websters Corner, Maple Ridge

YES! Character Galore & Style, this is a fabulous family home in a super neighbourhood. What a layout with ample room for all the kids. Set in a kid friendly neighbourhood, features 3 beds up, lots of light, loads of basement space withstorage. Lane access, storage shed & lovely garden area. Quiet street, trails, parks, Kanaka Creek, coffee shop, pizza, daycare, BMX park, local park (swings + spray park) & more coming... maybe a water park? Kids can walk to school up to graduation! Act Fast!

Huge Rancher on 1 acre in prestigious Academy Park. It can also be bought in conjunction with the adjoining 1 acre vacant parcel for endless possibilities. A long driveway leads to this enormous estate with large flat yard, covered patio and 1 level living. Walking distance to Meadow Ridge School. Loads of light and windows, in-ground pool, storage room pool house, huge kitchen and covered patio. Ability to build a shop or an addition, this property has options! AND in a superb area of high end homes. Call “MrRogers” today!

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or visit us on the web

www.sevillemortgage.ca 22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 Email: donna@sevillemortgage.ca

LifeStyles Gordon&Diana gordonbarthels.com

604-250-0594

Barthels

$554,900 MLS#V1051310

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 Ask Rob Jeeves

604-657-6231

2 3

3 3

$554,700 MLS#V1042473

W NE

G TIN LIS

$749,000

FRASER GLEN - END UNIT

• S/S appliances • Media room • Large treated lumber deck • View of Fraser River

• 2 Bdrm 2 Bath • Corner end unit • 1,292 sqft • Excellent amenities

• 45+ Complex • Gas fireplace • Convenient location

$244,000 HOLLYHOCK - CORNER UNIT • One level • Corner unit • 2 bedrooms • New appliances • Covered deck

• New gutters, roof, carpets & paint • Vaulted ceiling in the master • Great Complex

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

THE

TEAM

$299,900

SPECTACULAR 2 STOREY + BSMT • Renovated 4 Bdrm/4 Bath • 3,612 Sqft • Hardwood floors • Granite counters

Awesome family home in a great neighbourhood. Spacious newer home with easy suite Fully finished basement with easy access. potential. Great cul-de-sac location.

RON ANTALEK

For the way you live

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O P E N H O U S E S AT U R D AY & S U N D AY 1 - 4

NEW HOMES IN ALBION Only 3 homes left at $466,900 & $469,900 Next Phase $499,000 - $599,000

Show home at 24787 - 105A Ave, Maple Ridge Albion Terraces new 2 storey + basement homes. Ready to move in to or custom build. 9 foot ceilings on the main floor with an oversized great room with a gas fireplace. Crown mouldings & coffered ceilings. Maple kitchen, granite counter tops & island. Second floor has 4 large bdrms, den and 3 bathrooms. Appliances, blinds, fence & landscaping included. www.albionterraces.ca

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-4

EXECUTIVE NEW HOMES

NEW HOMES BACKING ONTO PARKLAND

Jackson Ridge quality built new executive 2 storey home plus a partial finished daylight basement with a separate entrance. Private backyard backing onto parkland with a covered deck. 2 decks at the front to enjoy the beautiful mountain and valley view. Hardwood and tile floors. Gourmet kitchen with quartz counter tops, island. Triple car garage.

Showhome at 11776-236 Street, Maple Ridge Highland Creek 4 two storey new homes with walk out basements. Maple kitchen with island, granite countertops. Crown mouldings Gas fireplace. 4 large bedrooms with 3 ensuites. Appliances, blinds, fence and landscaping included. Great location near elementary schools, Thomas Haney Secondary, Meadow Ridge private school, transit, shopping & Rec. centre.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

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

Starting at $539,900

Johnny Pacheco, Ron Antalek, Cory Lunsted†, Louise Antalek†, & Rob Johnson

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-351-3261 ronantalek.com

Each office independently owned and operated

*Based on total transactions Remax Western Canada Team 2012 † Licensed Assistant

ACADEMY PARK 2 ACRE ESTATE $2,299,000 24177 - 125 Avenue, Maple Ridge Custom built home with a gas heated pool, hot tub & gazebo. 7538 sq. ft. 2 storey home + a full finished basement and a 2 bedroom guest suite. Four bedrooms upstairs all with ensuites. Deluxe gourmet kitchen, corian countertops, Wolf gas range, subzero fridge. Theatre, gym. Triple garage, 2 heat pumps, A/C, 4 fireplaces.

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

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

NEW TOWNHOMES GREAT LOCATION

SPENCER BROOK ESTATES NEW TOWNHOMES

Show Home at #67, 11252 Cottonwood Drive Starting at $319,900 The balance of phase 4 and phase 5 are now for sale. Nicely finished with crown mouldings, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops. Gas fireplace. Finished basement. 6 appliances & blinds. Garage for 2 cars. Central location.

Starting at $324,900 Show Home at #6, 23986 104 Ave, Maple Ridge 9 ft ceilings on the main. Fireplace in the Great Room. Maple kitchen with granite countertops & large island. Some have finished basements, double garages and backing onto greenbelt. 6 appliances & blinds included. Near transit, schools, shopping, Albion Sports Complex & Planet Ice.

PEACEFUL FAMILY HOME ON ALMOST AN ACRE! NOW $599,000!! 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.

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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LifeStyles

For the way you live

604-561-0053

Happy Centennial Pitt Meadows!

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

604-312-3705 COLLEEN

OPEN SUN 2-4 PM

Seniors Real Estate Specialist

SATURDAY 2-4 PM F STREET O DREAMS $769,000

V1059001

19379 123 Avenue, Pitt Meadows

Very few Large Family Homes of this caliber in the area. Large fenced, manicured Lot. Home is completely finished on 2 levels. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, large gameroom. Great home for that large extended Family. Built in Vacuum & Alarm Systems,On demand hot water system, Blinds, Large Double Garage.

SUNDAY 2-4 PM PRICE N! REDUCTIO V1046779 $329,900

55+

$319,900

# 6 19171 Mitchell Road, Pitt Meadows

Popular Holly Lane complex is a wonderful place to call home. Walking distance to shops, library, community centre, transit and the new seniors centre. Large master bedroom on main and ensuite with jetted soaker tub. Fully fenced, pet friendly and beautifully landscaped private backyard awaits.

SAT/SUN 2-4 PM E COMPLET L! WITH POO $739,000

V1051786

18963 118B Avenue, Pitt Meadows

334,900

459,900

499,900

FRASER RIVER VIEWS

#110-12268-224TH ST, M.R.

WESTSIDE BEAUTY

• Corner, ground level, 1286 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 washrooms • Granite countertops in kitchen, open plan • Wrap around patios, pretty outlooks • One of the nicest on the market • Call Debbie today!

• Beautifully updated Westside home • Versatile - could be a two-storey or basement home with a suite • 4 bedrooms, 3 updated washrooms • Large yard, slate patio, rec vehicle parking • To preview, call Debbie today!

• First time offered, rancher with bsmt • Almost 1/3 acre view lot • Development potential in the exciting developing Port Haney location • Welcoming kitchen with island • Call Debbie today!

One of Pitt Meadows’ Finest Young Executive homes in quiet Highland Park. Minutes away from Schools, Community Centre, Library, Shopping, and pub/beer & wine store. WCE & buses only 10 minute walk. 3800 sq.ft. on a 6,618 sq.ft. lot with 6 bedrooms and a private swimming pool.

Art & Nathan Neufeld

SUNDAY 11-1 PM NTO BACKS O ACE GREENSP V1058234 $190,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-657-6830 I artneufeld.com

Licensed Realtor

45+ $184,900

#30 20799 119 Avenue, Maple Ridge

Perfect location for this beautifully updated carriage style townhouse. Close to restaurants, shopping, rec center and bus. Newly painted, new granite counters, laminate and tile flooring, upgraded kitchen cabinets & huge storage room. The building has a huge workshop and clubhouse/rec room.

For more listings and virtual tours visit www.TeamLuke.ca

368,500

11971 – 238B STREET

416,500

20272 HAMPTON STREET

RV PARKING RANCHER!!

V1050233 – ROOM FOR AN RV, three bedrooms, TWO bathrooms, BRIGHT kitchen, gas fireplace in the living room, this home is SO NEAT, tidy & FRESH with updated millwork & detail! Don’t miss the double garage, the spacious back AND side yards!

MOTHERS-IN-LAW WELCOME!!

V1053887 – FULLY FINISHED 4 bedroom, 3 bath home! Two gas fireplaces, two kitchens, shared laundry, 10 year old roof, 60 x 120 level and fenced lot. Neighbourhood park & a West Coast Express shuttle stop close by. AFFORDABLE two family opportunity.

Justin Hennessey

Fraipont & Manyk 604.466.2838

professional teamwork ~ professional results GILKER HILL ESTATES

debbiesheppard.com

YOUR NEW HOME

LUKE

Real Estate Specialist

604.805.4669

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-4PM

www.justinhennessey.com

JUSTIN@JUSTINHENNESSEY.COM

539,900

TRAILS EDGE

Shows like new - No GST 499,500

•A LOT OF LIVEABILITY! •5 Bedrooms & Den •Spacious ﬂoorplan •Fully fenced & hedged •Central Location!

THORNEBERRY GARDENS

11321 241A St. Maple Ridge • EXECUTIVE LIVING! • 6 heated parking • Close to MEADOWRIDGE PRIVATE SCHOOL • 1/2 AC of privacy

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

• Backs onto greenbelt with a private mountain view. • Master on main, 2 story great room, huge kitchen with granite and BONUS parking for 4. Only plan with OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE. 31 - 24185 106B Ave • Finished basement, with over VIEW Maple MORE PICS AND MAP ON GOOGLE EARTH ATinJUSTINHENNESSEY.COM Ridge $40,000 upgrades shows like new!

Cul-De-Sac living at $

247,500

•FIRST HOME FEVER? •1249 sf 3 bdrm/2 bath •Newer appliances •Fenced private yard •Central location

10548 239th St.

NEW PRICE

659,000

•EXECUTIVE 3 STOREY •Concordia Built - 3,700 sf •5 bedrooms, 4 baths •Full walk-out bsmt •Backyard paradise!

Call Gary or Lorraine for details 604.466.2838 www.rltylink.com 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

629,900

Country Lane 379,900

$ 10658 244th Street, Maple Ridge

• 2 story plus basement w/4 bds up • Gorgeous, hardwood flooring, library style ceiling in the formal dining, • 2 story great room, and chef style kitchen w/granite counters.

10262 242B Street, Maple Ridge

• 2 story plus finished basement ( 4 bedrooms) and 2 car garage • Steps to Albion coffee, shop, parks and nearby schools K-12 • Child friendly loop street

VIEW MORE PICS AND MAP ON GOOGLE EARTH AT JUSTINHENNESSEY.COM

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty Congratulations to our 2013 RE/MAX Achievement Award Winners Serving you at both our Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows locations

Diamond Club

Ron Antalek

Platinum Club

Jan Hickman

Circle of Legends

Lifetime Achievement

Helen Gambling

Rob Jeeves

Hall of Fame

Sandra Wyant

Hall of Fame

100% Club

Gary Fraipont

Lifetime Achievement

Gordon Barthels

Anil Bharwani

Hall of Fame

Lorraine Manyk

Debbie Sheppard

Hall of Fame

Steve Hamilton Lifetime Achievement

Paul Craik

John Dale

Hall of Fame

Terri Smith

Rainer Weininger

Hall of Fame

Art Neufeld

Lifetime Achievement

Gloria Hamilton

Justin Hennessey

Adrian Keenan

Kelly Boros

Ryan Hartt

R.P. Luke

Hall of Fame

Each office independently owned and operated

22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd • Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838 #2 19126 Ford Road • Pitt Meadows • 604-459-2838

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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty Executive Club

Tony Bell

Lyndy Buyze-Kerr

Dan tenBrink

Jim Williams

Hall of Fame

Don Carlson

Hall of Fame

John O’Grady

Orlando Johannson

Glenn Chivers

Peter Dushop

Terry Ruppel

Hall of Fame

Frank Budd

Hall of Fame

Mathew Chadwick

Beth Toorenburgh

Jeff Weaver

Associate Realtors

Louise Antalek

Diana Barthels

Penny Dunn

Willard Dunn

Mitra Ezzati

Jeff Farah

Bob Johnston

Colleen Keegan

Cory Lunsted

Maria Moudatsos

Nathan Neufeld

Johnny Pacheco

Ashley Pfeiffer

Margaret Tedford

Rolf Schwuchow

Vicki Wilson

Rachael Wood

Erissa Yong-Wilson

Each office independently owned and operated

22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd • Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838 #2 19126 Ford Road • Pitt Meadows • 604-459-2838

44 -- Friday, April 25, 2014 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com The

Hayes Team Independently owned and operated

PRICE REDUCED!

• Paul Hayes • Peter Hayes • Matthew Hayes OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

604-467-0811 www.thehayesteam.ca Come Visit Us at

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

MLS# V1033209

SOLD

349,000 $398,000 21199 River Road, Maple Ridge $

• Rancher with full bsmt • Fresh paint, new • 3 big bedrooms carpets • Huge living room and • Large west side lot dining room • Single detached • Excellent location garage

We do all the work, so you can

just go home.

BRENDA JENKINS

604-467-3871

MLS# V1028402

MLS# V1028909

13412–235th Street $ 588,800 + tax

13406–236th Street $ 698,888 + tax

13412–236th Street $ 675,000 + tax

MLS# V1056142

• 7392 sq. ft. lot in Balsam Creek • High ceilings, beautiful view across from greenbelt with over 3291 sq. ft. • Living room, dining room, kitchen with nook, den and large foyer on main floor • 3 bdrms, laundry and bath. Basement is awaiting your ideas • Covered patio in back, gas hook up • Close to parks and recreation Call today to view...

• 4037 sq. ft., high ceilings & large living area open to formal dining room • Beautifully designed kitchen with abundance of storage & counter space • Elegant staircase leads you upstairs to laundry & 4 bdrms • Large master ensuite w/dual sinks • Bsmt features 2 additional bdrms and can be easily suited • Situated on a corner lot with outstanding views • Triple garage.

• Quality built 3872 sq. ft. family home • Main floor boasts large tiled foyer • Den, living room with deck • Formal dining room, spacious kitchen with loads of cupboards and large island, granite counters and nook leading to covered deck • Family room off kitchen with stone fireplace • Upstairs 3 bdrms all with own walk-in closets • Spa like ensuite in master • Close to parks and recreation.

www.brendajenkins.com

a point of view

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

10810 Carmichael

• 3 Showhomes • Large estate lots with views • Maple Ridge’s answer to the “STREET OF DREAMS” • Pick your lot and one of our preferred builders

Visit us at www.granthillestates.com Matthew Hayes 604-230-3935

Thinking Real Estate?

TEAM TELEP www.teamtelep.com

Michael Jordan is an award winning Realtor® with over 18 years experience.

Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783 OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

21061 Barker Avenue • Like New! Completely • Open floor plan & 3 beds up renovated inside and out • 2 or 3 bed suite downstairs • Great westside location on • Same caliber of finishing quiet cul de sac both up and down

$499,900

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Own a piece of

PARADISE SPECIAL INTRO

604-839-6495

This stunning resort is designed to be a secure, gated community, perfect for snowbirds, recreational living, or downsizing. Exclusively designed 1 & 2 bedroom cottages have a variety of options to customize to your liking. All cottages are on your own fully landscaped lot, with lot sizes available from 2,100 to 3,000 sq/ft. All lots can accommodate any RV, and are fully serviced to residential standards with natural gas, municipal water, sewer, and 100 amp service. Amenities include a gorgeous 12,000 sq/ft log clubhouse, outfitted with a games room, gym, 55 seat theatre, and many more fantastic features. The resort’s outdoor amenities include a large outdoor pool with hot tubs, a creek walk and trails, sports courts, mini golf and a beautiful large park area.

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21331 Douglas Ave., M.R.

20273 Menzies Rd, Pitt Meadows

22467 Streng Ave., M.R.

Owner spent over $50,000 in 2011 upgrading this lovely 3755 sq ft home. Rancher with full walkout basement, perfect for an In-law suite! New patio & canopy, new stainless appliances, carpet, washer/dryer’s & hot water on demand system in 2011! 3 gas fireplaces, beautiful view of the Golden Ears Mtns off your patio!

Beautiful Home on a Private 1.5 Acres in Prestigious Sheridan Hill! This gorgeous 3 level 4,876 sqft home features a Triple Garage & lots of extra parking as well as RV parking! 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, as well as 4 fireplaces! 1676 sqft downstairs w/ 2 bedrooms & den, perfect for the Inlaws! Call Now For your Private Viewing!

UPDATED, 4 bedroom / 3 bath house in great central location close to shopping, transit, schools & parks, yet tucked away on a quiet low-traffic Ave. Oak kitchen with adjoining back deck overlooking low maintenance fenced yard.. Finished basement with suite potential. Double garage and driveway parking. Motivated sellers can be flexible with dates.

www.chaseshymkiw.com

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989,900

CLUBHOUSE

604-799-3521

garydavies@remax.net

639,900

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778-846-3200

If you are unhappy with the house you buy, we will BUY IT BACK!

Cottage on your own landscaped lot from $229,900 RV lots from $89,900

Open House Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11am-3pm

Jeremy McCarthy

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2

PRICING : Saturda y & Sund ay, April 26

Beautiful year-round resort!

Gary Davies

Brookside Realty

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Bridal Falls RV Resort 53480 Bridal Falls Rd., Rosedale, BC

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Sun April 27 12-12:30 Sun April 27 1-1:30 11236 207TH ST, MAPLE RIDGE

Westside 5 bedroom home with SUITE and large, TREED & PRIVATE Backyard. Vaulted ceilings of cedar and the 4 skylights.

20502 123RD AVENUE, MAPLE RIDGE

Beautiful Fairview Park subdivision. Close to schools & transportation. Hardwood floors, vinyl windows, crown moldings & tons more.

Sun April 27 2-2:30

#25 22206 124TH AVE, MAPLE RIDGE The heat pump, energy star windows, continuous hot water system and 2X6 construction will save you from high energy costs!

Sun April 27 3-3:30

33142 MYRTLE AVE, MISSION

New kitchen with granite counters and S/S appliances. 3 bedrooms up, spacious living room & a fully finished basement.

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ONE PERCENT –REALTY–

DAVID MAITRE Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-340-9809 2013

john@johnnyonepercent.com www.johnnyonepercent.com

SELL YOUR HOME FOR

6,950 FLAT FEE!

Selling your home with Dave and John means more money in your pocket when all is said and done. For homes selling under $600,000, our commission rate is a flat fee of $6950 (+ GST). (*) For homes selling over $600,000, our commission structure is 1% of the sale price + $950 (+ GST). Though not all commission rates are the same, this usually equates to thousands of dollars in savings compared to rates charged by many of our competitors (often 7% on 1st $100,000 and 2.5% on balance). We firmly believe that we offer the best value proposition available in the local market today. It’s your hard earned equity - keep more of it!

NEW LISTING!

OVER 1/2 ACRE IN TOWN

32480 Fraser Cr., Mission

Too new for MLS #. Fully renovated 5 bed house with in-law suite down on estate like 23,870 sqft lot & cul-de-sac location close to shopping & Mission bridge. Huge master suite & ensuite. Generous room sizes. New roof & new plumbing too! Shows fantastic over 3000+ sqft. Call John

MLS# V1039272

499,900

WILDWOOD PARK 19821 N Wildwood Cr, Pitt Meadows

3 LEVEL SPLIT on 9148 sqft lot backing greenspace! 4 bdrms, 3 baths & almost 2000 sqft, vaulted ceilings & WOOD f/p, RENO’D kitchen w/shaker cabinets, GRANITE counters, and STAINLESS appl’s. Massive family rm, RENO’D Baths, Newer HIGH EFF furnace, 20x12 ATTACHED WORKSHOP. Call David

NEW LISTING!

MLS# V1059681

429,900

STUNNING RENOVATION

12198 - 250 St., Maple Ridge

Try to find another in Maple Ridge with this kind of finishing + a fully equipped detached pro workshop at this price - I dare you! Step inside and be blown away- high end kitchen, baths, fixtures everything. 3 bed rancher on quiet Street. Very Very well appointed home. Call John

MLS# V1052408

524,900

NEAR 1/4 ACRE IN KANAKA RIDGE

10445 Tamarack Cres., Maple Ridge

Need some elbow room? Huge room sizes on all 3 floors, spiral staircase and awesome design detail. Vault & coffered ceilings. Bright Southern views out front & 230’ long lot backs on greenbelt. Super neighborhood. This really is a must see in its price range. Big upside for your family. Call John

MLS#V1056242

There is a good reason that you routinely see our SOLD signs throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Mission, and Abbotsford. WE GET RESULTS. How? The answer is simple. We have the knowledge and experience to give reliable advice, and to get the job done. We offer among the very best marketing around - MLS® exposure, all the top websites, including REALTOR.ca, professional photos and virtual tours, extensive high impact internet and print marketing - and we are proven top notch negotiators. We leave nothing to chance. We know an attractive price is nothing without a solid product. The advantage we offer is more than just talk. We deliver!

565,000

DRIVE BY FALL IN LOVE

23765 - 116 Ave., Maple Ridge

The elegant stone face indicates custom work to be found in this quality built 3 storey w/ in-floor radiant heat. Great workshop in walkout bsmt could make easy suite. Beautiful yards front & back and ideal Richwood Park location. Easy to view easy to love. Too new for MLS #! Call John

MLS# V1041648

569,000

TRANQUIL GREENBELT 23165 Foreman Dr, Maple Ridge

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

MLS# V1059439

384,900

CENTRAL RANCHER READY TO IMPRESS!

22641 - 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

Like convenient central location and quiet cul-de-sac? Get both, plus a fully renovated 3 bed rancher on a big lot- and for a price that will make you smile! Opened up inside, granite counters, wainscoting, tile & marble. Yep, it’s all that & more! Call John

449,000

PARADISE FOUND!

24017 Fern Cres., Maple Ridge

Just 10 mins from town core! 1400 sqft rancher with pro grade 30x21’ drive thru workshop on near 1/4 acre lot. Heavenly location near MR Park, Davison’s pool swimming hole & Alouette Lake! Newer furnace & metal roof. Easy to show & quick possession available. Call John

MLS# V1049195

387,400

GREAT LOCATION

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 David

MLS# V1402917

267,900

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

#412 32729 Garibaldi Dr., Abbotsford

SPOTLESS, East facing 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath PENTHOUSE unit of almost 1200 sqft with all the BELLS & whistles & Mt. Baker view! Gorgeous finishing with beautiful HARDWOOD flooring, 2” GRANITE counters, tall SHAKER cabinets, STAINLESS appli’s, F/P w/STONE facade...the list goes on and on! Call David

MLS#V1049686

339,000

RICHMOND HILL ESTATES #34 22488 - 116th Ave., Maple Ridge

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome of almost 2000 sqft. Hardwood flooring, big living room/ dining room and large kitchen/family room. Big back deck for the BBQ. Spacious double car garage and plenty of room for storage! Call David

MLS# V1053233

412,000

11391 - 230 St., Maple Ridge

Very well cared for home w/ full basement on super quiet cul-de-sac very close to town & shopping. Beautifully private rear yard w/ covered patio off kitchen. Senior owned and well looked after! Summer kitchen in basement. Excellent value for fully finished basement home w/ 2 kitchens. First offer fell through- now is your chance! Call John

MLS# V1047795

269,900

MLS#V1046503

569,900

WESTSIDE BEAUTY

21520 Donovan Ave., Maple Ridge

Only 7 years young and backing on to a protected green space, this 5 bdrm + den, 3 full home of almost 3200 sqft is sure to impress you. All the modern finishings, maple kitchen, laminate floors, walk out bsmt with sep entrance. Big backyard! Immediate possession available. Call David

MLS#F1405864

564,900

FEELS LIKE A HOUSE

CUSTOM-BUILT BEAUTY

Large and in charge with vaulted living rm, + 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. Perfect home for cosmetic improvements. Call John

In quiet Hatzic Bench CUL-DE-SAC. This is your dream home! With over 3800 sqft, 6 bdrms, 3 bath + den + rec room PLUS room for the IN-LAWS! Features VAULTED CEILING, GLEAMING MAPLE HARDWOOD, GRANITE, STAINLESS appliances - even SOUNDPROOFING between upper and lower floors! Call David

#9 23151 Haney Bypass, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1044177

289,900

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# V1044508

252,900

GORGEOUS

8-11229 232nd St, Maple Ridge

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 totally fenced backyard. Call David

PRICE RECUDED!

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 PM

NEW LISTING!

2013

When you hire John and Dave to represent you in the sale of your home, you can be confident knowing the job will be handled skillfully and professionally by two of the top selling REALTORS® in all of Greater Vancouver. Both John and Dave were ranked within the top 100 REALTORS® by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver in 2013 - out of several thousand active REALTORS®. With a combined 27 years experience and, and nearing 1000 combined career sales, John and Dave have the experience that is your key to achieving the best possible results in today’s real estate market. Our success is not an accident. Put our experience to work for you!

499,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-612-0080

davidmaitre@shaw.ca www.davidmaitre.com

JOHN CARLSON

8337 Shimek, Mission

MLS#V1056678

542,000

BARELY LIVED-IN!

#11 3380 Francis, Coquitlam

Like new 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 1700 sqft townhome in Burke Mountain! Hand scraped hardwood, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances and crown mouldings. 3 bdrms up and 1 bdrm and full bath in the basement. Double garage with double driveway! Call David

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Julie Prueter (centre), on behalf of the Ridge Meadows Quilters’ Guild, recently made another generous donation of beautifully hand-crafted quilts to Laura Cherrille (left) and Kristina Murray (right) of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. Patients from various departments throughout the hospital will enjoy these wonderful gifts.

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Decision coming for Albion FC by Ne i l Cor be tt Black Press

he Action Sports Extreme Stunt Show is taking the wheeled entertainment outside the Ridge Meadows Home show to a whole new level. “It’s geared around family, kids fitness and fun,” said organizer Travis Franklin. In addition to the jaw-dropping demos that the show has seen in the past, this year there will be more participation by show-goers. Professional and experienced extreme sport cyclists will teach them the ropes. “It’s designed to grow the sport, in general,” explained Franklin. So, while their dads are in the Home Show, taking in the barbecue school, kids can strap on a helmet and jump on a scooter or bike. The show will be held at the Albion Fairgrounds, in the corral by the shuttle drop-off area. The event will feature local pro riders, including Nate Berkheimer, who is one of the organizers, and Liam Wallace, who is just breaking in as a pro trick rider. Ryan Tougas, a pro BMX racer, is also part of the show, along with Corey Walsh, Travis Sexsmith, Jared Ennis and other guest riders. So, at a venue like the full-size half pipe, there will be demonstrations by pro and intermediate riders, and also an opportunity for riders to try it, with help from instructors, with bike and helmet provided. Scooters are increasingly popular at area skate parks, and there will be a “try it” session on these as well, on a scooter course. “They’re event doing backflips on them,” noted Franklin. There will be an entire BMX youth track, and a cyclocross track aimed at allowing moms and dads to try one of the latest cycling disciplines. In each case, bikes, helmets and instruction will be provided on the “try it sessions.” They will be open to adults and children during all three days of the home show. “We’re turning into a full extreme sports show. Come in and try it,” said Franklin. “We want to make the outside of the Home Show an exciting place to be.”

The schedule for the five Extreme Stunt Show, featuring big air jumps and other demos: • May 2, 7 p.m.; • May 3, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; • May 4, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information about the stunt show and the home show see www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com.

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GRAND OPENING

There may once again be two soccer associations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, pending a decision from the Alouette District Youth Soccer Association and B.C. Soccer. Albion FC is the name of the proposed new soccer association, which would join the West Coast Auto Group FC as an option for soccer players in the area. Jason Bermudez is on the coaching staff for Albion FC, which already has some 200 players registered for September, at age groups ranging from U5 to U17. What’s more, with the number of hits that the Albion FC Facebook page gets – a new post will be read 800 times in a matter of days – the new organizers believe there is signigicant interest from more players. “People want another option,” he said. “It will skyrocket if we are approved.” He said parents will be attracted to a more affordable option. “Our emphasis is on coaching – we will have eight to 10 guys who are very qualified.” He said the club is generally appealing to kids in the eastern part of the district – many of them were with the former Golden Ears club, which amalgamated with Pitt Meadows to form thew WCAGFC two seasons ago. John Sneddon, who was with the Golden Ears club, is the technical director for Albion FC, and Mike Smith is the president. “Everybody we have is a volunteer – nobody gets paid,” said Bermudez, although that could be revisited in the future, he said. He said the club was born as a grassroots movement. Some of the coaches who are involved did not join WCAGFC, and following the merger they were frequently asked by parents to start up an alternative club. “We’re inundated by parents.” he said. “They want another option.” Albion FC expects to learn whether it gets official sanctioning in the near future.

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Tyler Slavin (left) of the French Toast Mafia battles for the ball with Eric Blanco of Those Guys during a minor division ball hockey game at Planet Ice on Sunday. Vlad Vinca scored twice as the Mafia won 5-1.

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Happy trails: refreshing your regimen

ow that spring is here and the weather is generally getting warmer and drier, many casual runners – and some of those who are curious about a new fitness avenue, one that will change their routine, from stale to stirring – think about trail running or off-road running. Jogging on trails has advantages over road running in a number of ways, the first being that you don’t have to negotiate the road and sidewalk in amongst cars and trucks while simultaneously breathing in copious amounts of exhaust. The tranquil atmosphere of a secluded trail is reason enough for most people, and trails have other benefits. But they also have hazards that would be important to consider before donning your gear and making for the great outdoors. The benefits include absorbing your body weight on woodchip, grass, gravel and sand surfaces, which is generally felt as less jarring on the legs and hips. The varying terrain will require you to step over puddles, skirt around rocks, and skip past twigs, which help to use many muscles that

wouldn’t normally get used running out on the road. You will also inevitably need to do some uphill and downhill running that is steeper than road grades, and this can help put a new demand on the legs and hips, which will strengthen them. Another benefit is the opportunity to use the outdoor space as your own gym and stop occasionally and do some step-ups using a nearby log, do some lunges or push-ups on the grass, some chin-ups if there is an outdoor play area in the neighborhood – the options are open and up to you. But, as with most things in life, with rewards come risks. Running on uneven surfaces and over objects like rocks and twigs creates the risk of twisting an ankle, spraining a knee or picking up some other injury, especially in the early stages of beginning trail running when the body has not quite adapted yet. ‘Too much, too soon’ applies to this sport as well as any other. Downhill running can load the knees a great deal and care needs to be taken to modify your speed and make sure your first weeks of run-

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