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Street fight leaves one dead RCMP identify him as Louie Sparvier, 29 By M on i sh a M ar ti n s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com

A man seriously injured early Tuesday in a fight with another man in Maple Ridge has died. The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken charge of the file and identified the 29-yearold Wednesday as Louie Sparvier. Ridge Meadows RCMP and paramedics found Spavier lying on Laity Street between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road around 8 a.m. Tuesday after receiving a call about shots fired. Investigators learned that Sparvier was seen arguing with a second man minutes earlier and the dispute got violent.

Leader of the pack Nichole Van Sickle uses her phone to coax eight-monthold daughter Ella to the finish line during a baby race at the 10th annual Breastfeeding Celebration, put on by Fraser Health at the Maple Ridge library on Monday as part of World Breastfeeding Week, Oct. 1-7. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

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City curious about riverside lots Suburb proposal could leapfrog Thornhill By P h i l M e l nychuk pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

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Harvey Gigun and other residents are opposed to the density of the proposal.

Maple Ridge is working on a way to allow dozens of modular rancher-style homes along the South Alouette River. Despite an audience opposed to the project on Tuesday, council rejected a staff recommendation to ditch an initial proposal to build

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Only Coun. Cheryl Ashlie and Mayor Ernie Daykin voted for that. Instead, council told staff to work with Bissky Architecture and Urban Design and come up with another plan for the 34-acre site. Couns. Mike Morden, Corisa Bell, Judy Dueck and Al Hogarth voted for that, while Daykin and Coun. Bob Masse and Ashlie voted against. Morden said he wanted to see what the project looked like so he supported staff reviewing it again. “It’s a difficult one, I agree. Some-

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A salute to volunteer firefighters

“Don’t tell the fire marshall, but we’d pack 300 people in there,” says Bisset. “That was the hottest ticket in town. You had to know a firefighter to get a ticket to that.” For Bisset, being a firefighter, especially a volunteer, is something he will cherish for the rest of his life. “I got to work with people who built Pitt Meadows. That’s really an honour and privilege. You couldn’t meet a finer bunch of people,” he says. Joe Bachmann, too, joined the fire service as a way of giving back and still does. He is among a group of honorary members who are still come out to volunteer at Pitt Mead-

ows Day and shake the boot during the department’s annual fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. “You can’t walk away,” says Bachmann, who volunteered with the fire service from 1989 to 2009. “When you go to life-threatening or intense calls, you remember the guys that were beside you. I enjoy going back to see them and see how they are doing. I had a passion for it. You can’t be a volunteer for 20 years without some passion. To sudden turn that off, that doesn’t happen.” Seventy three years after its birth, Pitt Meadows has no plans on changing the fire department. It’s much

larger, with 32 paid-on-call firefighters who respond to many more calls, but the essence that made the department special back in 1941 still burns. Oddly though, the people who built the department have never been formally honoured. With the city celebrating its centennial this year, current chief Don Jolley thinks it’s about time. “The volunteer firefighters have always been an integral part of the community, both through firefighting and also many community events and services which they participated, and continue to participate, in,” said Jolley. Until recently, the only visible recognition of the honorary members of the department was a plaque that sits in the corner of a meeting room. “It didn’t seem respectful enough,” says Jolley, who remedied the omission during a recent renovation of the fire apparatus bay. The bay now has a royal blue stripe bearing the names of every honorary member, edged in gold. “They built this place and in many ways significantly influenced the growth of the whole community,” says Jolley. The department used to be a who’s who of Pitt Meadows’ pioneers from its founding members such as Hans Hoffmann, Ted Ming and Gordon Park to more recent recruits such as Garis, who currently heads the Surrey fire service. “To state that the city and the current department owe these individuals a lot would be a big understatement,” says Jolley. “They were the builders, influence and advocates for this department being as highly successful and widely recognized as it is. The Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service is, and always has been, a very innovative and professional organization. That started when Hans Hoffman and a few others created the first department and fire truck and it continues strongly right up until today.”

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Fire department: the heart of the community By M o ni s ha M ar tin s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com

hen Dave Bisset joined the Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service, pagers were a novelty. Nicknamed “The Brick,” they weren’t the kind firefighters could clip to their trousers. “They were quite the technological innovation for sure,” Bisset says with a laugh. “Up until then, we had a siren on the top of the hall.” Created shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the Pitt Meadows fire department still prides itself on being a force largely manned by volunteers. For Bisset, the department was and perhaps still is the centre of the city its big, red, beating heart. “In those days, the municipality and a lot of the social life revolved around the fire department,” said Bisset, who volunteered from 1980 until he retired for medical reasons in 1990. He was coaxed into signing up by Len Garis, who went to become chief, and Jack Duggan, who holds the honour of being the department’s longest serving volunteer, having logged 35 years. Back in the 1980s, there wasn’t a single paid member, not even the chief. Bisset began firefighting when the department was housed in a small, cramped building that barely had space for the trucks. “I used to get dressed right behind the fire truck and I lived in fear that they would put it into reverse and back right into me.” He remembers his first fire vividly, although the old Cook farmhouse burned to a rubble, making room for the cenotaph adjacent to city hall. When the calls came, Bisset could often see the glow of flames from his driveway. “You’d come out at night and you’d see the sky lit up and go: ‘Oh God, where are we going to now?’” Funding was tight and firefighters had raise money for everything the department needed. “We raffled off a Trans Am to get

Dave Bisset was a volunteer firefighter at the Pitt Meadows Fire Department from 1980-1990. the money to buy our first rescue truck,” says Bisset. They also had a raffle to purchase the department’s first “jaws of life,” the tool that cuts through car wrecks to free people trapped inside. They hosted a yearly Christmas tree bonfire in a field where the Jolly Coachman now stands. One of the firefighters owned a sleigh and would trot the horses out to give kids a ride in the snow. Every year, the firefighters organized a dance and cooked roast beef dinner at the old rec hall to raise money for the fireworks at Pitt Meadows Day.

Honourees The Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service and Pitt Meadows Fire Rescue Members Association celebrated its honorary members at a special ceremony at the fire hall on Thursday. They are: • Clyde Alexander • Oscar Austring • Joe Bachmann • Dennis Barron • Garry Bertolozzi

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Why didn’t you vote? Actual responses from the 2012 Citizen Survey of people who said they didn’t vote.

28% said they were unfamiliar with the candidates.

SOLUTION: We will publish candidate profiles and links at mapleridge.ca.

19% said they were out of town SOLUTION: Mail in ballots are available plus more advance polls in 2014.

11% said they were not eligible to vote. SOLUTION: Look for residency and eligibility information online and in this paper.

8% said they were too busy. SOLUTION: Voting takes less than 10 minutes. Advance polls are often faster.

5% said they weren’t able to get to a voting location

SOLUTION: 7 polling locations on November 15. There’s one close to home or the major commuting routes in our community.

6% said they didn’t care. SOLUTION: Frankly, we don’t have an answer for this. Local government provides the water, sewage treatment, roads, parks, policing and fire protection. Your School Trustees manage the school system in Maple Ridge. These are things that we all should care about.

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You’ll have take the long way home if you’re bound for eastern Maple Ridge this weekend. Starting this Friday at 6 p.m., 128th Avenue will be closed completely, for 36 hours, until Sunday at 7 a.m., between 216th and 224th streets. That’s to allow crews full access to the 90-centimetre wide water main being built by Metro Vancouver. The pipeline will run from

Once the line is in, the City of Maple Ridge will start twinning 128th Avenue from 210th to 224th streets, so commuters have an easier time. Metro Vancouver engineer Goran Oljaca said the line will complement the main water line that runs beneath Dewdney Trunk Road. That pipeline is about 60 years old. The new pipeline is made out of carbon steel, lined with expoxy and wrapped in a plastic coating. It is de-

signed to last a century and withstand a major earthquake. During the closure, local traffic and access to homes and businesses in the area will be maintained. Pay attention to all construction and detour signage and follow the direction of traffic control personnel, Metro Vancouver says on its website. Temporary one-day closures may take place at the intersections of Laity Street and Blackstock Street at 128 Avenue.

CPR upgrade to close Harris City repaving bumpy surface By M o ni s ha M ar tin s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com

Harris Road in Pitt Meadows will be shut down for three days at the end of October to allow crews to repave the bumpy crossing at the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. On Tuesday, Pitt Meadows council approved spending $259,000 for the project as the city has no choice in footing the bill. The work will be done by CP, but must be financed by the city. City director of operation Cory Day told

council that’s because of a senior-junior relationship set out in the federal Transportation Act. “If the road right-ofway is established prior to the railway coming in, the municipality is the senior owner,” said Day. “But if it’s the other way around, if the rail track was there before the municipality came, then the road authority is required to pay for the improvements.” The Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed from Pitt Meadows to Port Moody in 1885, long before Pitt Meadows was incorporated or even established. Its track now crosses

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the main road into the city. Approximately 18,000 vehicles and 22 trains use the crossing at Harris Road each day. Day said the city has been fielding calls about the rough, pot-holed state of the crossing for several years, but needed the go-ahead from CP before any work could begin. Repairing the crossing will take place over three days, from Oct. 28 to 30. The work will only begin after the last morning West Coast Express train leaves the Pitt Meadows station and stop in time for the first train heading back from Vancouver.

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Degradation of social media Facebook and other social media platforms have played supporting roles in the past few elections. But the 2014 municipal elections may be the first where they can be seen to have a direct effect on the outcome. It’s already had one on a young Penticton aspirant to the mayor’s chair, who declared his intention to run Friday, then withdrew that evening after some inappropriate Facebook posts he made last year came to light. That’s a lesson learned for the young man, and one way social media has already affected the outcome of one municipal election. Then there is the recent dissolution of the TimeforchangePenticton Facebook page and the resulting development of the Educate Encourage Empower #Penticton group. These are people talking about the change they want to see in politics, which is a good thing and will make them a force on Nov. 15. Still, watching the discussion on both those groups, you see how often opinion gets substituted for fact, and how fast discussions get hijacked or devolve into personal attacks and other forms of abuse. It’s nothing new. This kind of behaviour is a well-known phenomenon for online discussions, dating back to the beginnings of the internet and the old IRC chat channels. In 1990, Mike Godwin jokingly stated what has become known as Godwin’s Law, that if an online discussion goes on long enough, the likelihood of a comparison to Hitler or Nazism becomes inevitable. We’re not suggesting any of these forums have gone that far, but the lesson here for voters, as social media becomes evermore a source of political information free from checks and balances, is to do your own research. Most importantly, never vote based on someone else’s beliefs and judgements. Learn to separate opinion from fact, and remember that even the most well-meaning people may be sharing inaccurate information. – Black Press

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ith recent provincial uncertainty in education funding and the continuing controversy over class size and composition, it might be challenging to find good, enthusiastic candidates to run for school trustee positions in Pitt Meadows Sidewinder Sandy Macdougall and Maple Ridge in the November civic elections. There are seven trustee positions – two representing Pitt Meadows and five representing Maple Ridge. With at least two current trustees having already stated they will definitely not seek re-election and with few new potential candidates stepping forward, the remaining incumbents will face tremendous pressure to seek re-election in order to provide continuity on the board of trustees. One potentially positive result of the teachers’ job action was to instill a sense of responsibility in students who were the most affected by the strike. The emerging chaos and dysfunction in the education system arose as a result of too many people not being willing to stand up for improvements and needed changes. Too many people stood by and watched the slow deterioration of conditions in

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the classroom and in the entire education system. The results of that inaction will hopefully not be lost on the young people whose lives were the most affected. They will be challenged to stay involved and not stand by idly on the sidelines in the future. A major portion of the coming challenge for school trustees for the next decade or so will be to re-establish trust in the system. But who will be willing to run for an office which has largely been a thankless task? Operating budget restraints and pitiful capital budgets will also prove to be major hurdles for local trustees as our population grows and our fiscal resources continue to shrink. With the announcement by incumbent Mayor Deb Walters that she is not seeking re-election, the mayoralty race in Pitt Meadows will likely be a lively contest and could result in new directions for the city. With many council votes being split three to three for the past three years, resulting in the mayor sometimes casting the deciding vote, a new face in the mayor’s seat and the possibility of two or more new faces on council could result in a somewhat smoother flow of council decisions. Depending on the results of the election, the recent defeat of the proposal for a huge commercial strip development north of the Lougheed Highway will likely be back before council in the coming months. The topic could be a hot button item during the campaign.

Is an overpass needed to relieve traffic congestion on Harris Road? Yes: 82% – No: 18%

The results of the election could also bring an overall slowdown to commercial and industrial development on agricultural lands and council’s historic support to exclude lands from the Agricultural Land Reserve for commercial and industrial purposes in Pitt Meadows. Another issue that could become a hot button topic is the possibility of Pitt Meadows withdrawing from the joint parks and recreation operational agreement with Maple Ridge. Under the terms of the current agreement, each city is responsible for its own capital costs, but share operating costs on a proportional scale based on population. With the oft recurring theme of being its own autonomous entity, there are more than a few Pitt Meadows politicians who would like to return to its former independence on parks and recreation matters. With the term of office for school trustees and city councilors being increased from three to four years, voters will have to exercise even greater discretion in their choices about whom they will support at the polls. Whatever the results, we’ll be stuck with them for at least four years, unless an elected member of council or the mayor decide to resign in mid-term to seek office in the federal election which is expected next year. Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor.

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online comments Living together Deb Aird · The University of Western Ontario: Re: Off-leash park dismal failure (Letters, Oct. 1). We are taxpaying residents of Maple Ridge who, like you, help maintain the parks in our city. My husband and I are also dog owners. Our dogs are far from aggressive – they don’t even lick anyone, let alone bite. It is unfair of you to describe all dogs as biters whose owners won’t pick up after their pets; you know as well as I do that this is generally not the case. Everyone we know picks up after their dogs. As for children being bitten, no child should be in a dog park unsupervised, and responsible parents will teach them to ask all dog owners if they can pat the latter’s dog. As for me, I have no children, but I’m more than happy to help fund playgrounds. This town and its amenities belong to all of us; we live side by side and ought to learn to accommodate one other. Let’s all live together. • Dianne Fernandes Enns: As a Hammond resident as well, I too feel exactly the same as Dean [Muuray]. Please leave our park the way it is so that my [two] children and all the other neighbourhood children can continue to use their park.

Buying in Deb Walters · [mayor] Pitt Meadows, British Columbia: Re: How about an overpass at Allen Way (The News, Sept. 26). It is wonderful that [Coun.] Bruce Bell is finally buying into a conversation that has been being discussed for some time. Thanks needs to go to staff of Pitt Meadows, CP and MP Kamp’s office, along with the province, who have all been floating this conversation for some time. All of council is aware of this, but interesting that some are finally buying into the plan now that there is an election. • Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.

Editor, The News: Re: Report card time for local politicians (B.C. Views, Sept. 24). My track record advocating for cost-effective delivery of municipal services, fiscal discipline in major infrastructure projects, open government and safety in our communities is clear. Voters and municipal officials from across the political spectrum value this contribution at Victoria City Hall, which has saved taxpayers money, improved public services and helped to make the municipality more responsive to resident concerns. Tom Fletcher chooses to ignore this track record in his column, perhaps because he has not attended a single meeting of Victoria city council or the Capital Regional District since I was elected to represent the people of Victoria three years ago. Alongside my work on municipal issues, the people of Victoria have asked me to stand up and advocate to the provincial and federal governments on issues they care about that impact our community. This includes the threat of oil tankers and pipelines on coastal communities and interior waterways; attacks on our postal system and education system and the workers who deliver

those services; and the rights of First Nations on issues including sacred burial sites and land development. The Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are legitimate channels for dialogue between local government and the provincial and federal governments. At this year’s UBCM convention, I spoke directly with Premier Christy Clark and her ministers on matters affecting the City of Victoria and Capital Region, helping to build relationships and find solutions that will benefit the community that I am elected to represent. Fletcher is entitled to his views, as I told him during a conversation at UBCM. But I think we would all benefit if he did his homework first. Coun. Ben Isitt Victoria

Don’t elect looney-tunes Editor, The News: Re: Report card time for local politicians (B.C. Views, Sept. 24). Communism lovers hypocritically talk out of both ends and cost taxpayers. Ben Isitt should not change Canada to the system he loves, he should just pack his bags and go to Venezu-

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Retractable leashes will soon be outlawed in Pitt Meadows as the city toughens its rules to deal with dangerous dogs. On Tuesday, council directed staff to amend its animal control bylaw with five changes to its existing rules. The city will replace the word “vicious” with “dangerous” throughout the bylaw. Other changes include regulating the length of leashes for all dogs to two metres on public property. Dangerous dogs must be on a leash that does not exceed one metre. Fines for dangerous or vicious dog violations will be raised to $500 from $300. Retractable leashes will not be allowed. Owners will also be prohibited from tying up or tethering their dogs for more than two hours per day. Bylaws officer Leslie Elchuk said the changes are being prompted by several incidents that took place earlier this year. “When you have a vi-

cious dog, if you have shorter leash, you have more control over them,” she said. “Many people also believe that if you tether a dog for a long time, they become more aggressive.” In July, Greg Wyatt watched in horror as a pit bull cross came out of nowhere, grabbed his Yorkshire Terrier behind the head and started shaking its in its mouth. Wyatt yelled and emptied almost an entire can of dog spray at the attacking dog, and finally punched it in the head until his hand couldn’t

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who let their pooches roam off leash at sports fields and playgrounds in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. A recent update to the parks bylaw prohibits dogs from playing fields, sport surfaces, playgrounds and water parks, or even within three metres of them. Fines have been raised to $200.

Rule changes • Regulate the length of leash to not exceed one metre for vicious/dangerous dogs on public property. • Regulate the length of leash to not exceed two metres for all dogs on public property. • Regulate the length of time a dog may be tethered to not exceed two hours in any day. • Increase bylaw offence notices for all vicious/ dangerous dog violations to $500.

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A buck caught in a tangle of rope for more than a month was finally cut loose by a conservation officer on Monday. The male deer had been spotted for several weeks in the wooded areas off Fern Crescent in Maple Ridge, with his antlers and neck wrapped in yards of blue rope. Conservation officer Cody Ambrose finally managed to tranquilize the buck in an empty lot near Wild Play park around 2 p.m. Ambrose said he intervened because the rope was wrapped around the buck’s neck. The rope could have got snagged on a tree and choked the deer. If the rope was only wrapped around the buck’s antlers, Ambrose would have left the deer alone as antlers eventually fall off. “He was sort of decked out for Christmas,” said Lilli Hemminger, who watched the deer and his family grow up in the woods around her home. Hemminger and her husband named him “Uncle Buck” and believe he’s a sibling of the doe he is usually seen with. Hemminger was the person who called the conservation service for help and was thrilled the buck was finally freed. A small crowd of people from the neighbourhood stood guard, along with Ambrose and Dan Mikolay, from Wild Safe B.C., until the tranquilizer wore off, to prevent a pack of coyotes or a bear from snacking on the drowsy ungulate. The buck’s family – a doe and three fawns – watched and waited nearby. “He certainly looks better this way,” said Hemminger, as she waited in the rain for the buck to resurface. “He’s safe.” • Report human-wildlife conflicts, poachers, pollution or an animal in distress to the Conservation Service at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).

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A former principal with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district is returning as boss of the whole system after a nine-month search to fill that role. Sylvia Russell was principal and vice-principal and assistant superintendent for 17 years in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. She then moved to the Coquitlam school district, where she served, since 2005, as assistant superintendent. “I have watched the progress of the school district over the past nine years with a sense of admiration and support for all that has been undertaken,” Russell said in a release announcing her as district superintendent, effective mid-November. She said knowing the people who work in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, it’s not surprising to see the district develop innovative programs, leading-edge student

assessment, strong graduation rates and interesting applications of digital tools. “The school district has always had a very strong, forward-thinking and committed staff, a wonderful student population and a supportive parent community. Russell “I am delighted to return to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district and am honoured that the board of education has asked me to undertake the role of superintendent of schools.”

“I have watched the progress of the school district over the past nine years with a sense of admiration and support for all that has been undertaken.” School board chair Mike Murray called Russell a “visionary leader.” While teachers and students

are getting back into the groove after a bitter labour dispute, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district still doesn’t know how much it has to pay back to the provincial government from the savings it achieved from the dispute when classes were out in June and September. District spokesperson Irena Pochop said that could take the finance department until midOctober to calculate the savings it must pay back to the government. All savings made after Sept. 2 have to be returned to the Ministry of Education. However, school boards can keep 20 per cent of what they saved prior to that and pay the rest back. The school board also objected to the government paying parents of kids under 13 years old, $40 for each day that school was out to cover childcare costs. That money instead should have gone to the Learning Improvement Fund, says the board.

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A Development Information Meeting will be held between 5:00pm & 7:00pm at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School at 10445 245 Street in Maple Ridge on Thursday, October 9th, 2014. The proposed development site is at 10501, 10601 Jackson Road, 10578-245B Street and PID 010-396-977 in Maple Ridge, B.C. The proposal calls for a rezoning of the property from RS-2 and RS-3 to RS-1B, subject to R-1 requirements (density bonus) to allow for future subdivision into 60 lots. We invite you to attend!

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“Five hundred and twelve acres are now open for this type of development. How do we say yes to this and not to the others that come forward? “How are we planning for this? Ashlie said she’d like to live in such a complex, “but I have to think of the consequences to the rest of the community.” But Dueck said high density development in other similar areas could only happen if other developers provided extras, such as park land. Council’s done it before, she added. Council at least should get all the information about the proposal, she added.

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residential designation would be “would be a huge amendment.” That requires more work than something just based on two applications, Daykin said. “Although that’s a broader discussion. That’s why I struggled with it and didn’t support it.” Council, at the same meeting, however, decided to follow staff and rejected another application by Bissky Architecture and Urban Design, to put 41 lots on land where there also are now one-acre lots on estate-suburban residential land at 24205 Alouette Rd. Bell, Hogarth and Morden opposed that, but Daykin, Masse, Dueck and Ashlie voted for the denial. That property is also outside the urban boundary. Instead, staff will review the entire estatesuburban residential designation to see if that can be developed at higher density. That review won’t be complete for more than a year, after the Hammond and Albion flats area plans are complete.

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board Participants in the People’s Climate March gather at the bandstand in Memorial Peace Park on Sunday. Rally’s were held worldwide to coincide with the UN summit on climate change being held for world leaders in New York City. The rally in Maple Ridge travelled south along 224th Street to Lougheed Highway and back to the bandstand. Speakers included Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin, Gerry Pinel and Mike Gildersleeve.

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Marv Jones enjoyed picking up his BBQ from Louis Venter which he won at The News Golf Classic. Congratulations Marv on winning the grand prize - happy BBQ’ing!

ation hosted their first ever And the winner is ….Ridge Meadows Hospital Found Babies golf tournament on ball-drop raffle in conjunction with the Drive FORE d and we found the winner September 4th. Almost 900 golf balls were droppe Proudly sponsored by Brown ~ ticket number 1059 belongs to Dr. Danny Wong! a cruise for two valued at up Bros. Motor Lease, he has won a 7-day Holland Americ $67,000 for equipment and almost raised ment tourna golf and e raffl The to $5000. ment at RMH. depart ity matern the for ses purcha item rt comfo

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Appia’s SOLO District rises among the clouds in Burnaby By Kerry Vital

Appia Developments’ SOLO District is heading into fall and continuing construction on the first tower, Stratus, and Burnaby’s first Whole Foods. The second tower, Altus, has recently begun sales and will soon rise as the tallest tower in Burnaby. When it’s complete, SOLO District will comprise four beautiful residential towers with over 1,400 homes and tons of

retail and other commercial space. “People are embracing the community concept,” says Lisa Murrell, sales and marketing manager for Appia. “Everything about SOLO District is about quality, from the retailers to the suites themselves.” In addition to Whole Foods, SOLO District will welcome Shoppers Drug Mart, a Signature BC Liquor Store, Uncle Fatih’s pizza, Stripped wax bar, and Ricky’s All-Day-Grill. Dr. Danial Deheshi and his staff will be moving to SOLO

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

District Dental next year, and an outlet of the B.C. Automobile Association will also call SOLO District home. SOLO District, which stands for South of Lougheed, is a complete community with a balanced mix of office, retail and green space, as well as gorgeous homes. The towers will soon become an iconic part of the Burnaby skyline. Altus will be the equivalent of 55 storeys tall, with homes starting from 200 feet up and office space below. Altus will also house Club 55, an enormous amenity space with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area, billiards and ping-pong tables and generous outdoor deck space. All of this will be located on the top floor of the tower. A quieter retreat will be located on the roof deck of the 15th floor. The office tower will include a gym that residents have access to as well, and a unique outdoor multi-sport court on the third floor. SOLO District is perfectly situated for transit, shopping, education and leisure activities. Homes at SOLO District start in the low-$300,000s. For more information, visit www.solodistrict.com, call 604-2988800 or visit the presentation centre at 2131 Willingdon Avenue, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

Rob Newell photos above and top right, Martin Knowles photo right

Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood is becoming one of the top places to live in the Lower Mainland. Developers such as Bosa Developments, Appia Developments, Shape Properties and Concord Pacific are all building in the area.

Playing and living in Brentwood By Kerry Vital

Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood is a rapidly growing region, with plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, education and recreation, from golf courses to rowing to swimming. With new homes popping up every year, the area is an exciting place to live and is becoming a major urban centre. Brentwood is about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain, and about 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. This contributes to the popularity of the neighbourhood with

young professionals who commute to work. Among the developers who are building in the neighbourhood are Appia Developments, Ledingham McAllister, Concord Pacific, Bosa Development, Shape Properties and Embassy Developments. Brentwood is full of opportunities for education, from preschool to post-secondary. The largest institution is Simon Fraser University, just a few minutes from the centre of Brentwood on Burnaby Mountain. Rated as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for almost 20 years running, SFU is home to approximately 32,000 students and about 2,500 faculty and staff. The British Columbia Institute of Technology also has its main campus in Burnaby. Established in 1964, it was the first permanent trade school of its kind in B.C., and includes courses in business, information technology and engineering, among other disciplines.

It is hard to be bored in Brentwood, with its selection of parks, art galleries, museums and theatres, among other activities. If it’s a bit of culture you’re looking for, you can start up on Burnaby Mountain at the Simon Fraser University Art Gallery. It’s open to the public free of charge and the displays change every few months. SFU also houses the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, which showcases artifacts from around the world, with a focus on British Columbia. There are several parks in Burnaby, so outdoor activity is never far away. Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park includes a dog off-leash area, the Burnaby Sports Complex, the Burnaby Equestrian Centre and several walking and cycling trails. The lake itself has a rowing course for canoeing, kayaking and rowing training. Confederation Park is also an activity hub, with walking trails, a skate park, a lacrosse

box, a running track, a community centre, several picnic sites and playgrounds, baseball diamonds and other playing fields. It’s also home to the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library and the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre. Brentwood is a well-connected neighbourhood, with several options for public transportation, walking or cycling if you feel like leaving your car behind. Because it’s nearly the centre of Metro Vancouver, it is easy to get on your way, whatever way you choose. Among the transit possibilities are SkyTrain and several bus routes. Your first stop for some retail therapy is Brentwood Town Centre, located in the centre of Brentwood and well-served by transit, including its own SkyTrain station. With a variety of shops, you’ll be able to do much of your browsing in one spot. Brentwood is a cook’s dream, with stores such as Bosa Foods, famous for amazing Italian imports, and Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli. Grocery stores such as Safeway and Save-On Foods are also in the area.

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REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

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

Insulating attic saves time, money can otherwise be achieved with batt-type or blown-in insulation. Spray foam insulation can also help prevent ‘wind washing’ of the insulation in this area, which can reduce its insulating value and create cold spots along the ceilingwall intersection below the attic. To stop heat from escaping through the attic hatch, insulate the hatch with RSI5.3 (R-30) or similar high-Rvalue solid board insulation.

By Kevin Gillies

ith fall moving in fast, many homeowners are doing whatever they can to cut down on the amount of energy used around the house – especially in the area of heat loss. One of the best ways to do this, while also reducing your environmental footprint and lowering your monthly heating bills, is to ensure your attic is well insulated. Adding insulation to an attic is a sort of like putting on a toque in winter weather. As mom always said, ‘If your feet are cold, put on a toque.’ Insulation in the attic helps keep the heat inside the home where it belongs, so its occupants can stay warm and cozy without spending a fortune. Insulating and air sealing an attic can also help prevent icicles from forming at the roof overhang. To help save money while keeping your home warm in the winter, here are a few tips on how to super-insulate your attic. First, create an air barrier by having all gaps and holes that pass through the ceiling into the attic sealed. A good air-sealing job will help prevent warm, moist, house air from escaping into the attic. This is an important first step to any attic insulation project. Ceiling electrical boxes, exhaust fans, pot lights, wiring and duct penetrations,

“Adding insulation

to an attic is a sort of like putting on a toque in winter weather.”

Contributed

Insulation in the attic helps keep the heat inside the home where it belongs, so its occupants can stay warm and cozy without spending a fortune.

attic hatches, vent pipes and chimneys are locations that should be inspected and properly sealed. If you don’t need frequent access to your attic and if space permits,

consider having at least a 71-centimetre layer of blownin or batt-type insulation added over top of existing insulation. Make sure the new insulation does not block the

ventilation spaces needed to permit air to move freely from the eaves into the attic. Insulation dams or guards can be installed to ensure this ventilation space does not become blocked by the new

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13371 236th Street $ 579,000

2879 Neptune Cr $ 479,000

• 2 storey with a basement in • Main floor features an open concept with a 2 piece powder room and den • Upstairs 4 bedrooms, laundryand bath • Granite countertops throughout the kitchen and baths • Engineered hardwood, tile, carpet, crown mouldings • Natural gas fireplace and a natural gas hook up for your BBQ! • 10 year warranty.

• 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3-level townhouse • Finished basement • Quiet neighborhood close to Simon Fraser University, Lougheed Mall and the Transit/Skytrain station • Upgraded two wall to wall sliding glass doorsoffers natural light • Back yard features a new vinyl covered patio • New GE washer/dryer units and updated kitchen appliances

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insulation. In restricted spaces, such as the eaves where the roof passes over the exterior walls, spray foam insulation may provide a better air seal and insulation level than

Add compressible weatherstripping and a couple of latches to the hatch to ensure an airtight seal. If you think you will need access to different parts of your attic, have planks installed through the roof truss members above the insulation layer to provide a surface to crawl over. In some cases, due to the condition of the roof, limited space, or a desire to change the appearance of the house, it may be possible to install a new roof over top of the existing roof. This can provide an opportunity to add more insulation than would otherwise be possible.

Donna Telep

Mortgage Specialist

604-466-1976 or visit us on the web

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

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ALEX PLESOVSKY

604-376-9127

604-266-1364

55+ FRASERVIEW VILLAGE, MAPLE RIDGE

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Please call for pricing and availability • New WATERFRONT community built by award winning FALCON HOMES • Exceptional finishes and features, plus EXPANSIVE FRASER RIVER VIEWS! • 1, 2, & 3 bedroom plans to choose from with square footage ranging up to 1480 sq. ft.

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• PARK LIKE ACRE MINUTES FROM TOWN • Large family home, solidly built & lovingly maintained • Kitchen has some updates: flooring, granite, and top of the line appliances.

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• 4200 sq ft, 4 bdrm, 4 bath home • Family friendly lay-out ready for your ideas • 25,000+ sq ft lot that is flat, sunny, & private • WEST M.R., close to all amenities

MLS #V1064022

350,000

• BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, • Guest suite available in 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom the building • Amenities include indoor • 10 min. walk to the pool, hot tub, exercise room West Coast Express and workshop train & a 50 min. ride to downtown Vancouver • FULLY AIR CONDITIONED • 2 PETS ALLOWED • Faces quiet side of the (dogs or cats) building

$ 849,900 22699 136A Avenue

• MILLION DOLLAR VIEW • 5 bdrms, 7 baths • Quality craftsmanship and too many extras to list • MOVE-IN READY!

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• Cute and cozy 2 bedroom bungalow • 7200 square foot lot • Detached garage/shop has 220 wiring, extra breaker, plus is insulated and dry walled

• 4 bedroom, 1 bath rancher • Many updates • Large 8,928 sqft lot • Walking distance to bus & schools • New roof, gutters & windows

$ 774,900 22707 136A Avenue

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• 14,000+ sq ft building lot • Cleared, flat, sunny, and private • Great WEST MAPLE RIDGE location • Call for information package

• TOP FLOOR, 2 bedrooms • Guest suite available in & 2 bathrooms the building • Amenities include an indoor • 10 min. walk to the pool, hot tub, exercise room West Coast Express and workshop train & a 50 min. ride to downtown Vancouver • FULLY AIR CONDITIONED • 2 PETS ALLOWED • Faces quiet side of the (dogs or cats) building

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179,900

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• 2639 sq ft home with 900 sq ft unfinished basement • 3 bdrm, 3 baths + flex rm on main & loft upstairs • Close to amenities, trails & nature

12709 236A Street

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• Custom build on Formosa Plateau • Buyer & builder to agree on building plan, so this can be completely customized! • Lot available for sale $329,000

• Shows like new • Many upgrades • 4 bedrooms, 4 baths • Two storey with finished basement

New Price $244,900 #128 11255 Harrison, Maple Ridge • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Small complex • Monthly strata fees $107.00

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11601 227th St., Maple Ridge 1120 sq ft - 2 bedroom, 2 bath age restricted condo. Access to indoor pool and easy access to all amenities in the Downtown Core.

212 Balmoral Pl., Port Moody Great 1313 sq ft 3 bdrm end unit townhouse with view corridors. Minutes from Newport Village, transit, hospital, schools & rec. To view please call Al Hogarth 604-467-9300

The Willows Fraserview Village 11578 225th St., Maple Ridge 1157 sq ft - 2 bedroom adult 55+ unit is great for a retired couple/ single. Den & storage on second level that overlooks living/dining area. Master bedroom & full bath on main

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12375 Gray Street, Maple Ridge

• 67 x 140’ huge lot with side lane. • 2480 sq ft • 4 bedrooms + den • 3 bathrooms • 2 gas fireplaces • Vinyl windows, newer deck • Double garage. • Beautiful view.

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384,900

21153 - 117th Avenue, Maple Ridge

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Bright and spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher on large 8,700 sq ft lot in West Maple Ridge. Highlights include newer vinyl windows, roof, furnace and a new hot water tank. The large fenced back yard has a separate 12x16’ workshop and could be easily accessed by vehicle from the front. Close to schools, shopping and transportation.

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• 2 bdrm suite with separate access & laundry • Central a/c, hot water on demand

JUST LISTED! $674,900 • 3 storey home • 4 bdrms, 4 baths • Gourmet kitchen • Rec rm comes with bar area

• Heat pump, hotwater on demand system • Fully fenced yard • Large deck

Prime West Side Location

JUST LISTED! $979,000 • Kanaka Ridge rancher • 2000 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths

• Cozy media room • 7656 sq ft very private lot • Nestled in the trees with view!

13831 232A St., M.R.

#1 22995 139A Ave., M.R.

13645 McKercher, M.R.

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449,800

• Completely remodeled • 3 bedrooms • 3 full baths • Large rec room • Private backyard • Quite cul-de-sac

20503 115A Avenue, Maple Ridge

59,800

Renovated & Fully Furnished

• 725 sq ft, 2 bdrms • New siding, roof, • New kitchen, bath windows & deck • Tranquil park on • Heat pump Hayward Lake • Very private pad

#22 9960 Wilson Rd., Mission

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 Updated Rancher

JUST LISTED! $899,000 • 3 gently sloping acres • Subdivision potential! • 3 bedrooms

• Close to Grant Hill view lots • Unique WestCoast contemporary style home

JUST$998,000 LISTED! NO GST • Separate detached Workshop! • 4369 sq ft of custom quality construction

• Commanding view from Silver Valley • Heat pump, h/w floors, granite, coffered ceilings!

JUST LISTED! Views From Bluff Above Foreman Dr. • 5000 sq ft and bigger • Prices vary starting from mid 200’s

• Great builders terms • Fully serviced and building envelope ready!

25443 Bosonworth St., M.R.

13615 Birdtail Dr., M.R.

Silver Valley View lots

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13817 Harris Rd., P.M.

JUST LISTED! $859,900

JUST LISTED! $484,900

394,800

• 3 bedrooms • West Maple Ridge • Large private lot • Hospital area • Cul-de-sac location • Many recent updates

11738 Fraserview Street, Maple Ridge

299,800

West Maple Ridge

1,099,800

Custom Built 3 Storey Home

124,800

Location, Location, Location

• 1 bdrm Top floor • Heat & hot water • Secured u/g in maintenance fee parking • Walk to transit, & • Amazing views amenities

#443 22661 Lougheed Hwy.

249,800

Sought After Seniors Centre

• Updated 2750 sq ft • Covered outdoor rancher kitchen, hot tub • 5 level acres that • Rock fireplace back Kanaka Creek! • 30 x 60 detached • Multi-level decks shop.

• Kanaka Ridge rancher • 2000 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths

• Cozy media room • 7656 sq ft very private lot • Nestled in the trees with view!

• 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Well managed • 1,275 sq. ft. complex • Single garage • Fully fenced yard • Lots of updates • Shows very well

• Just 1 year old • Gourmet kitchen + • Custom 5175 sq ft spice kitchen • Spectacular view! • High end finishing • 2 bdrm inlaw suite throughout

• 2 bdrm / 2 bath • Too many activities • Den available to list • The Panorama +55 • South facing suite • Very spacious • Don’t delay!

26376 Trethewey Cres., M.R.

23488 Tamarack Lane, M.R.

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

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#205 12148 224th St., M.R.

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11780 Bonson Road • • • •

3000 sq ft family home on 9100 sq ft private treed lot 24 x 24 detached garage/workshop Large kitchen with tons of cabinets Easily suitable. Lots of storage

559,900

$ 26170 Grant Avenue • • • •

Perfect location to build your dream home 4.9 private acres located in Thornhill Spectacular endless views of the mountains This one won’t last long! Priced to Sell!

$225,000

Al & Brenda JENKINS 604-467-3871 www.brendajenkins.com

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$489,900

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lawyer

469,900

MLS#V1084964

SUPER CUTE RANCHER!

11836 STEPHENS STREET, MAPLE RIDGE

Great open plan concept. All reno’d, fresh paint in and out. Beautiful french doors open onto giant entertainment deck. Main bath has double sinks. Tastefully decorated. Detached workshop or unfinished garden suite? 9450 sq.ft. lot, fenced back yard. Steps to elementary school. Appointments only, call us today!

Alan C. Thompson

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Tim LEE Cell 604.872.3322 Office 604.257.8888

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EXECUTIVE CONDO

Renovator’s Special. Good bones, & in decent shape. Waiting for your ideas. Basement partly finished only (could be a mortgage helper). 7200 sq. ft. lot with RV parking & access to rear yd for future shop.

VILLAGIO, cul-de-sac off Harris Rd. END UNIT has dble garage off lane plus street parking. Nine foot ceilings on main flr. & vaulted ceiling in master. 3 bdrms & 2 1/2 bath. Near shopping, rec centre, bus, WCE & school.

KENSINGTON PARK. TOP FLOOR UNIT. North facing w/ amazing mountain view. 2 mstr. bdrms & 2 ensuites. High end kitchen w/ granite, deluxe cabinets, S/S appliances & breakfast bar/ Living rm offers 12 ft. ceilings & high end laminate flrs. 2 parking stalls.

Justin Hennessey Real Estate Specialist

www.justinhennessey.com

604.805.4669 JUSTIN@JUSTINHENNESSEY.COM

23315 133rd Ave., Maple Ridge

559,000

Buyer a bonus gent $1000

Balsam Creek! 2 level with fully finished basement. Open great room with gas fireplace, cover deck, gorgeous gourmet kitchen with island & private office. Upstairs spectacular master bedroom + 3 other bedrooms. Down stairs finished with mortgage helper. Large lot with Hedged backyard.

W NE

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599,999

11542 236B St, Maple Ridge

• Radiant hotwater heat, & custom built basement w/ wetbar & media room. Great for entertaining. • Come see the spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite, eating bar and more!

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778-988-1224

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449,900

V1079952

• 5 min walk to schools and amenities • Gas FP, fenced yard, pet friendly

Price Adjusted

$381,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

NEED RV PARKING?

READY TO MOVE? Great Pitt Meadows neighbourhood – walk to schools & pretty much everything else too! This basement entry home has so much potential with the space & layout. Even has some new too… new roof & new furnace. A/C & great mechanic’s garage too! Come on by Sunday 1-3pm @ 11733 193rd Street, Pitt Meadows

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 Ask Rob Jeeves

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W NE

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579,900

24772 MCCLURE DRIVE

#6 – 11355 – 236TH STREET

HILLSIDE TERRACE CORNER UNIT

NEW LISTING!!

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• 1600 sqft • 4 Bdrm + 3bath • Newer appliances/ granite counterops • Double sided FP

V1087092 – ONE OWNER FULLY FINISHED 2 storey plus basement! 3392 square feet includes a huge GREAT ROOM, 4 bedrooms could easily be 5, big den, 3 ½ baths, BRIGHT island kitchen, WALKOUT basement….guest suite? Wide frontage, room for an RV? Easy stroll to Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary.

V1066526 – 1540 square foot THREE bedroom PLUS den! Gas fireplace, 2 ½ baths, TANDEM COVERED PARKING, close to Kanaka Creek Elementary, TONS OF UPGRADES, this home shows wonderfully with NEW LAMINATE FLOORING. Bus stops close by, Kanaka Creek Regional Park a stroll away.

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$675,000

$1,425,000 IF YOU TREASURE TRADITION…. • 4, 077 sqft house plus 2 acres • 5 Bdrm + 4 bath • 2 acres (could be subdivided)

• Deluxe master bdrm w/ fireplace • 600 sqft deck off bedroom • Oversized family rm

VIEW FROM THE TOP • 3872 sq ft • 3 Bedroom plus den • Over 60 sq ft. of kitchen Island • Granite counters

• Wood floors • Stone fireplace • Unfinished basement • Private yard

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559,900

Lots of room for the cars & RV on this property – even an XL garage for the mechanical toys! This west Maple Ridge split level home has spacious rooms, newer flooring & paint. Call me for an easy to arrange showing today 778-988-1224.

Art & Nathan Neufeld 604-657-6830 I artneufeld.com

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FANTASTIC VIEW $608,900 24746 - 100A Avenue, Maple Ridge (off Jackson Rd & 101 Ave) Jackson Ridge new 2 storey home plus a daylight walk-out basement with room for a 2 bedroom inlaw suite. Almost 4,000 sq. ft. Vaulted ceiling & fireplace in the Living rm. Second fireplace in the spacious family rm. 4 large bdrms & 3 bathrooms upstairs. Vaulted ceiling & large walk-in closet and deluxe ensuite in the mastr bdrm.

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NEW TOWNHOMES PHASE 3 NOW AVAILABLE Showhome at #2 - 10151- 240th Street New Townhomes at Albion Station. 9 foot ceilings on the main living level. Fireplace in the living room. Quartz countertops. Some plans with a finished basement. Includes 4 appliances & blinds. Sundeck, garage, fenced yard and more. 2014 Ovation Award - Multi-Family Builder of the Year. Walk to school & shopping.

TRIPLE CAR GARAGE $504,900 25009 - 120B Avenue, Maple Ridge Spacious 5 bdrm, 3 bathroom basement home on a cul-de-sac. Central air conditioning. Large kitchen with a walk-in pantry, Jennaire range, built in oven & island. Family rm off kitchen with fireplace. Near Meadow Ridge school, elementary & high schools, transit.

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

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Show home 10531 Robertson St., Maple Ridge (off Jackson Rd. & 105A Ave.) 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. Daylight basements with separate entrance. Double garage. Appliances, blinds, fence & landscaping included. www.albionterraces.ca

Show Home at #67, 11252 Cottonwood Drive Starting at $319,900

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

$539,900

20101 - 121A Avenue, Maple Ridge

Price ranging from $469,000 - $599,000

Meadow Grove Estates great West Side location near Meadow Gardens, Golden Ears Bridge & shopping. Original owner, 3 bdrms & den, Gas fireplace in the living rm. Family rm off the kitchen. Master ensuite soaker tub & separate shower, walk-in closet. Finished bsmt with gas fireplace in games rm, double garage double deep (4 car) & RV parking, fenced rear yard & more.

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604-340-9809 2013

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SELL YOUR HOME FOR

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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 REALTORS®. With a combined 27 years experience 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!

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Selling your home with Dave and John may mean 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!

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MLS#F1422697

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539,000

MLS#V1086541

408,800

STAY-CATION PARADISE

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ELEVATED SOUTH VIEW

Easy access 3 bedroom rancher on quiet 7484 sqft lot. Heated & insulated shop ideal for mechanic or home biz. Tons of parking! AMAZING CUSTOM I/G POOL WITH WATERFALL. MUST BE SEEN!! This back yard is like a resort!

In quiet Hatzic Bench CUL-DE-SAC with over 3800 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 3 baths + 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!

Ultra desirable Brookmere Towers! 8th floor with big sky sunny outlook. Immaculately renovated inside with large rooms (2 bdrms, 2 baths) and 2 storage areas. Incredible amenities include pool & exercise room. WALK TO LOUGHEED MALL & NEW SKYTRAIN LINE.

20858 Camwood Ave., Maple Ridge

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!

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8337 Shimek, Mission

#801 555 Austin Ave., Coquitlam

MLS# V1063553

199,000

QUIET LOCATION!

#103 22275 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

FANTASTIC ground level, south facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in Mountainview Terrace. A well maintained complex on quiet cul-de-sac. Almost 1100 sqft, features big living rm with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, totally covered, private SOUTH FACING PATIO!

MLS#V1086520

589,900

CUSTOM BUILT!

13380 235 St., Maple Ridge

European craftsmanship & modern finishing meet! Solid Cherry floors, custom millwork and attention to detail. Elevated views at front and private rear yard is entertainer’s delight. Superb suite down designed for Mom with 9’ ceilings and walk-in closet. Fantastic Balsam Creek location!

MLS# V1067591

484,900

NEED QUICK CLOSING?

24180 104th Ave., Maple Ridge

Like new 4 bdrm + den, 4 bath family home over 3100 sqft in SPENCER’S RIDGE. Only 4 years old, features GORGEOUS open layout, massive bsmt w/ sep entrance and roughed-in plumbing! Kitchen features MAPLE cabinets, GRANITE counters w/ undermount sink, STAINLESS appliances...perfect!

REDUCED!

MLS#V1086575

469,900

MODERN + AFFORDABLE 11591 240th St., Maple Ridge

Everything you need! Twin Brooks - just 10 years young & turn key condition. Perfect 1 bdrm suite with separate access. Large deck overlooks long back yard with tons of parking & rear lane access. Double garage makes great “Man Cave”. Must See!

MLS# V1074547

489,900

MLS#V1082274

479,900

SEIGEL CREEK

GO BIG ON THE WEST SIDE

Large bsmt entry home with additional bsmt, room for everyone - and then some! Over 3100 sqft, 6 bdrms, 4 baths. Features great rm, bsmt with sep entrance, big rec rm, bedroom and full bath. Double garage and lots of room for more parking from the rear laneway. Great home for the in-laws.

Main floor reno includes open granite kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless appliances. 1 or 2 bdrm suite down. Newer roof, furnace & thermo windows. Huge 10,500 sqft lot with drive thru access! Walk to schools & WC Express!

11336 240th St., Maple Ridge

21612 River Road, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1077013

369,900

MOSAIC BUILT

#2007 2655 Bedford St., Port Coq.

The WOODS by Mosaic Homes! Immaculate 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath unit in one of the best locations in the complex, looking over tranquil GREENERY! Almost 1200 sqft features open layout perfect for entertaining with big kitchen, large living room and lots of upgrades!

MLS#V1082080

466,900

CHARACTER HOME

19478 118B Ave., Pitt Meadows

This was the original farm house! Amazing heritage feel with opened main floor. This home sits on a quiet 9147 sqft lot in the sweet spot of Pitt Meadows. 2 levels + finished basement with 4th bedroom. Covered back porch and old school charm. Superb location!

MLS#V1079787

279,000

GOLF COURSE VIEWS!

#202 19677 Meadow Gardens Way

Luxury living with an incredible view. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1053 sqft on quiet side of the building overlooking the golf course! This is no ordinary condo: real hardwood floors, large kitchen w/ granite counters & a huge island, stainless appliances, maple cabinets and so much more!!

Price Slashed!

829,900

420’ ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE!

13015 Alouette Rd., Maple Ridge

Spectacular River Front property with 420’ of river frontage with riparian rights. Big rancher needs updating but offers a setting that can’t be topped. Suitable for a mansion and it Must Sell! ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED!

MLS# V1087494

289,900

UNBEATABLE VALUE! 21563 121 Ave., Maple Ridge

INVESTOR ALERT! 2 bedroom house on 5450 sqft lot priced to sell! Formerly rented at $1200/mo. Best price in this popular neighbourhood and excellent opportunity to build sweat equity! Close to schools and town. CALL TODAY!

SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES

SOLD 21659 River Rd, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1077399

383,900

RANCHER W/POTENTIAL 12077 - 240 St., Maple Ridge

Cute as a button rancher on 0.3 acre flat & usable property on city water & sewer, only a few doors down from new development. Live in or buy for investment now, and possibly reap rewards later! Features oak kitchen, stainless appliances, living rm with free standing wood f/p. Walk to everything.

MLS#F1410339

177,900

RIVER VIEWS!

#311 33599 2nd Ave., Mission

Wonderful, top floor , BRIGHT, SOUTH-facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in super-secure and centrally located Stave Lake Landing with views of the Fraser River! 10’ ceilings, open layout, big kitchen, laminate flooring, partially covered deck great for the BBQ. One of the nicest units around! Must See!

SOLD

#112-101 Parkside Dr, Port Moody

MLS#V1053223

414,900

GATED COMMUNITY

#24 920 Citadel Dr., Port Coquitlam

Borders Castle Park, Secure gated Citadel Green for adults 19+. Can’t beat this location in Citadel Heights, overlooking park and walking trails. Bright 2 storey with full unfinished basement - for storage or hobbies. You will love the master suite! Parking is a breeze with 2 car garage.

MLS#V1070104

669,000

GREENBELT SETTING! 11400 240A St., Maple Ridge

Custom designed & built w/ PANORAMIC GREENBELT VIEWS IN MIND. Top finishing over 3500+ sqft. Age is 7 but shows better than new w/ significant landscaping, improvements & upgrades. Upper lounge w/ wet bar. Easy to suite + quiet cul de sac location. Must be seen to believe!

SOLD 3160 Sechelt Dr, Coquitlam

MLS#V1078201

389,000

MLS# V1074915

609,900

WESTSIDE CUL-DE-SAC!

GREENBELT LOCATION!

3 bdrm, 2 bath split entry home over 1700 sqft on cul-de-sac in great Westside location on large, treed lot with fantastic backyard! Large deck off the kitchen, rec rm down w/gas f/p, separate entrance to the bsmt, new roof, newer hot water tank, mostly new fencing. Double detached carport.

This gorgeous 2 storey with fully finished walk out basement shows like a brand new house, and backs onto INCREDIBLE GREENBELT. Level entry main floor. Floor to ceiling windows in open, great room plan. Oversize garage for boat parking. Lots more! SUPERB LOCATION!

20948 Tanner Place, Maple Ridge

MLS#F1413784

339,900

ROOM FOR EVERYONE! 7824 Falcon Cr., Mission

UPDATED, split-entry home with big lot on quiet street. 3 bedrooms up, and 1 bedroom and bathroom down w/separate entrance, perfect for the in-laws! Mostly newer VINYL WINDOWS, newer roof, furnace, updated kitchen, laminate floors, big backyard w/ above ground POOL!

SOLD

23663 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

SOLD 1451 Denise Pl, Port Coquitlam

13325 235 St., Maple Ridge

MLS# V1068225

272,900

HUGE TOWNHOUSE

11719 Darby St., Maple Ridge

Great big 2100 sqft townhouse with 3 levels and great fenced yard! 3 bedrooms up + rec room in basement makes good 4th. Park & school close by. Pets and kids friendly complex. Tons of parking. Priced to sell!

SOLD 2355 Thames Cr, Port Coquitlam

MLS#V1056678

537,000

BARELY LIVED-IN!

#11-3380 Francis, Coquitlam

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

MLS#F1423945

449,000

GREEN THUMB?

33050 Whidden Ave., Mission

2 storey & bsmt home of almost 3000 sqft on fantastic street with south exposure and views! Features open layout, h/w floors, kitchen w/newer stainless appliances, full bsmt with sep entrance, massive deck off the main looking over large 8100 sqft lot with garden for the green thumb.

SOLD

3632 Wellington St, Port Coquitlam

SOLD

23765 116th Ave, Maple Ridge

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A better picture of concussions Baseline test compares before and after results contributed

etween 10 and 30 per cent of athletes in contact sports such as hockey and football sustain concussions each season. The numbers vary due to under reporting and improper diagnoses of concussion. One local business wants to change that. A study in the 2012 Canadian Journal of Neuroscience found significant deficiencies in the level of concussion education in Canadian medical schools, with the majority having little to no formal concussion education in the curriculum. According to the most recent Zurich consensus statement, a concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a complex process affecting the brain induced by biomechanical forces. The forces that they are referring to are ac-

celeration or impulse forces delivered to the brain. Concussions cause a temporary dysfunction in the involved nerves, where they don’t work properly for a period of time and may cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or blurred vision, balance problems, sensitivity to light or noise. If managed properly, concussions are completely recoverable in most cases. If managed improperly and players are allowed to return to play too early, another concussion during the dysfunctional phase can cause severe or permanent brain injuries. Because MRI, and CAT scans don’t show signs of concussions, other methods of evaluating the brain of a potential concussion, such as the baseline test, are needed. Since 2001, concussion experts have expressed the benefits of comprehensive baseline testing, done prior to each season, as well as a strict, step-wise, medically supervised return-to-play criteria.

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Concussions are common in amateur contact sports such as football. Baseline testing can help ensure a safe return to play.

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Meadow Ridge Female Minor Hockey Association Presented by:

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‘Symptoms are first thing to resolve’ treatment clinics in the area, we cits from baseline neurocognitive Each and every professional, are working on educating sports functioning, balance, reaction major junior, and university associations and, more impor- time, visual tracking. Using symptoms alone to guide sports program requires their tantly, we are offering extensive athletes to have a baseline evalu- treatment services with specially decisions is also a problem for ation done prior to stepping on trained physiotherapists that will another reason: athletes can determine a player’s wellness be- withhold information regarding the playing surface. Before the London Olympics fore they get back in the game,” symptoms, to return to play. the entire Canadian team was said Rachel Carrier, of Golden required to get comprehensive Ears Physiotherapy. The first step in properly man- Using symptoms alone baseline concussion evaluations. before Golden Ears Orthopaedics and aging concussions FILE SIZE: 5.81 in" wide X 7” high | C M Y K | comes US Newsprint SNAP 2007 Sports Physiotherapy wants to the injury occurs, with baseline to guide decisions is also BLEED: 0.0" on all sides take the same care with amateur testing, which includes that for a problem for another athletes, offering its Complete memory, concentration, visual reason. reaction time, balConcussion Prepared Management by: WestminsterproSavingsprocessing, Marketing Department motor gram.Marketing It aims toPrograms bring theCoordinator: level of ance, Vivian Cheungstrength and neuroWith baseline testing, concuscare as seen in professional sports cognitive testing. D 604.528.3833 E vcheung@wscu.com Under the current medical sion tests are compared to preorganizations amateur athletes – guidelines for a concussion in- injury results so that subtle defithose most at risk. return-to-play Golden Ears Physiotherapy Prepared by: Westminster Savingsjury, Marketing Departmentdecisions are ciencies can be picked up and the recently become a certified con- made using a ‘symptom-based’ diagnosis can be properly made. Graphic Designer: Carly Swift Baseline scores are also used to cussion treatment clinic through approach. D 604.528.3845 E cswift@wscu.com However, medical research has determine when the athlete has Complete Concussion Management and is about to launch its shown that following a concus- completely returned to baseline program. Updated: September 16, 2014 10:43sion, AM symptoms are the first thing levels and can safely to return to “As one of the few certified to resolve despite continued defi- play.

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RIFFEL Erwin Nickolaus Riffel passed away at McKenney Creek Hospice on October 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife Gerda, and children Harald, Erin, and Philip. Prayers will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 22561 121 Ave, Maple Ridge. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 am, also at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

SVEINSON, Leslie Sharon Born February 19, 1952 in Alberta passed away of a stroke September 21, 2014. She is survived by her partner Ike Pronk & family, her siblings Pat Carlson, Lois Franklin (Rob), Stuart Sveinson (Kate), Cindy Sletmoen (Jon), her nieces and nephews, John (Kimiko), Dan, Dave, Byron (Pamela), Christine (Bruce), Shari, Eric, Emily (Eric) and she was Great Auntie to Raiden and Evander, Robert and Thomas and Cedar. Leslie will be loved and remembered by all who knew her, for her gentle, generous nature and her warm and loving personality. She enjoyed crafts such as crocheting and knitting, beadwork and painting, spending time with children and sharing her creativity with them. There will be a celebration of her life at 3pm on October 18th at the Burnett Fellowship Church, 20639 123rd Avenue, Maple Ridge BC. In lieu of flowers donations will be given to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. VANDENBERG, Catherinus Cornelis (Kees) Passed away peacefully at the McKenney Creek Hospice on September 15, 2014. Born in Den Haag, Holland on February 6, 1928 and emigrated to Canada in 1949 and became a Canadian Citizen shortly thereafter. He served in the 48th Highlanders Militia in Toronto and then 18 years in the regular Army - Royal Canadian Regiment in London Ontario. On his discharge he moved to Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He first worked for the Corrections Branch (B.C.) for a few years and finally with the Postal Service until retirement in 1993. After his retirement he volunteered for several years with the Citizens on Patrol. Survived by his wife Duanne, sister Jopie (in Holland), son John (deceased 2008), daughter Catherine (Jerry), son Andrew (Debbie), grandson Westley, granddaughters Kayla, Rachelle and Melissa, son Ian (Michele), grandson Christopher, granddaughter Emily. Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 14th at the Maple Ridge Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge.

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