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Becker to vote yes on transit plan tax ‘Best deal Metro region will get for a while’ By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Despite sharing some of the public’s negative views of TransLink, Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker said he’s voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming transit referendum. The mayor said Becker he’s setting aside his “distaste” for the funding process being forced on the public, and any skepticism around TransLink’s management, and responding to a pragmatic question: “Is this the best deal we’re going to get for the region for a while?” If Metro residents vote no to a 0.5 per cent increase in their provincial tax rate, then they won’t get transit improvements, and they won’t get what Becker calls “general relief ” from congestion in the region. With a rapidly rising population, the Lower Mainland will see traffic congestion either get a little better, or continue to get worse. “There is no such thing as a status quo,” he asserts. Becker clarified he was speaking personally, and not on behalf of Pitt Meadows council. Voters will decide whether to fund the 10-year, $7.5 billion transit and transportation improvement plan by mail-in ballot from March 16 to May 29. See Vote, 11

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Mike Gildersleeve, a former Green Party candidate who works in Maple Ridge, travels the highway weekly and suggests, if not medians, then better lane markings or reflectors are needed, especially when conditions are dark or wet.

A call for concrete barriers Mayor, RCMP, petition want highway dividers By P h i l M e l nychuk pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

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by preventing illegal left turns. Mounties say their eyes are always on Lougheed’s intersections and the open stretches from one end of Maple Ridge to the other. People can hit 120 km/h (in a 80 km/h zone) on Lougheed from 240th to 272nd streets. “This is particularly dangerous in rush hour, but we have also seen some terrible crashes in light traffic,” said Sgt. Bruce McCowan, with the Ridge Meadows traffic services unit. See Barriers, 4

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All council meetings soon online Appointments of voters to the task force and setting longer term goals can also begin. The task force will be advised by technical experts, citizens and staff. The task force is looking at “all the different ways of engaging the public, especially the software that’s being used in other communities … seeing how we can fully engage the public, not just once a year during the survey, but continually and ongoing and always,” Bell said. Software can allow residents, for example, to give input into the bud-

Workshops, committee meetings to be webcast now By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge residents will be able to keep closer tabs on city hall with all of council meetings soon to be webcast. Council approved a recommendation from the open government task force on Tuesday, asking that livestreaming of its Monday workshop meetings and its afternoon committee meetings be a staff priority. Currently, council livestreams only its regular meetings on Tuesday evenings. But much of council debate occurs at the Monday morning workshops, while the afternoon committee of the whole meeting is where council often gets its first look at issues. “Livestreaming all meetings allows our residents more flexibility to view meetings from a location that is convenient for them,” Mayor Nicole Read said Thursday. “Our goal is to increase the number of our residents who participate.” Beginning Monday, the committee of the whole meeting will be livestreamed. Read chairs the task force that was formed last month with the goal of increasing public participation in local government. The task force is scheduled to disband after

“Our goal is to increase the number of our residents who participate.” Mayor Nicole Read

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Coun. Corisa Bell led the push to livestream all council meetings. six months. Coun. Tyler Shymkiw is also on the task force, along with Coun. Corisa Bell, who pushed for livestreaming during the previous council under mayor Ernie Daykin. And as recently as a year ago, Maple Ridge was of the few cities in Metro Vancouver that was not livestreaming its meetings online, instead relying on Shaw Cable broadcasts. Maple Ridge last year then began

livestreaming its regular meeting and taping its committee meetings, both of which were posted to its website a few days later. Bell, though, says the videos should be posted online immediately. Council also approved a task force request to make all details about contracts the city has signed, with who and for how much, “accessible to the public at the earliest

opportunity.” Bell said, theoretically, that information is available to anyone who asks, but getting that information online, “that’s key.” With those two steps of opening government taken, Bell said it’s now a matter of getting regular citizens to join the task force and continue to work on opening up municipal government.

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In the last few months, police have seized more than 33 vehicles for speeding more than 40 km/h over the limit. Intersections are the dangerous spots, but there’s also been bad accidents from speeding on open stretches. “Lougheed Highway is the kind of road that can lull drivers into a false sense of security, in their ability to drive too fast.” He added that if motorists are driving 120 km/h, that’s 33 per cent faster than the speed limit, which cuts reaction time. People online are also calling for the barriers. Last week’s accident, which took place just before 9 a.m., in the west-bound lanes in an open section of the highway, involving a SUV, car and pickup truck, has also led to an online campaign for the concrete barriers. “Lives are being tragically lost and injured

due to the amount of traffic heading in both directions without barriers,” says the petition on change.org. “The barriers need to go in immediately; this loss of life is insane. It compares to the “death mile” we had before the cement barriers were installed in Pitt Meadows along the same Lougheed Highway years ago (after many deaths had occurred). Mission resident Mike Gildersleeve, who works in Maple Ridge, feels the same way. “It seems so innocuous because it’s such a big highway,” said Gildersleeve, a former Green party candidate. “People are generally going 100 km/h-plus.” If not barricades, at least there should be better lane markings and maybe reflectors on lanes to better mark the road during rainy, dark nights. “What you see fairly regularly is people just

blow by you in very rainy conditions.” Gildersleeve said one particularly bad spot is just west of 287th Street, where the road narrows from four lanes to two and where the road shoulder is more narrow than usual. “If you make a wrong decision, you’re going over the bank.” Another risky place is 272nd Street, where the road also goes from four lanes to two lanes. “It’s another battle there.” Add in higher traffic volumes and people texting and talking on their cellphones makes it even more dangerous. According to ICBC stats, more than 2,700 accidents, both injury and property damage only accidents, took place along Lougheed in Maple Ridge between 2009 and 2013. The Kanaka Way-Haney Bypass intersection was by far the worst, with 396 accidents of all types, both injury, fatal and property damage,

get process. The programs also can screen out those who don’t live in the areas affected, when it comes to local issues. Last year, council approved a Recordings of Council Meetings policy. The policy allows council to remove video recordings or parts of them from the website, “where it considers it prudent or advisable to do so.” That’s the same approach council followed last year when a video recording of a June 16, 2013 committee meeting was edited, then posted on the district’s website, because of comments made by Bell. She had questioned staff about the budget.

occurring there. The next most dangerous intersection was the awkward corner where Dewdney Trunk Road meets Lougheed in west Maple Ridge. That location accounted for 371 collisions during that time period. Lougheed and 203rd Street was the thirdmost dangerous, with 343 collisions. The intersection of Lougheed and 207th Street had 232 crashes, while the downhill corner of Lougheed and 240th St. was the fifth-most dangerous, with 213 crashes. Only 67 collisions took place at the intersection of 105th Avenue and Lougheed, the site of another fatality involving a motorcyclist on Jan. 29. Concrete barriers were installed in the centre median of Lougheed Highway from Kanaka Way to 240th St. as recently as 2011. One goal of that was to reduce the number of people making illegal left-turns across the road. Read said on Vancouver TV that she also wants the Haney Bypass widened to four lanes while the major intersection of 222nd Street and Lougheed also needs improvement.

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Dalton ran unsuccessfully for the Conservatives in the 2006 federal election in Burnaby-New Westminster, losing to the NDP. He was first elected MLA for Maple RidgeMission in 2009, then re-elected 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a great deal of discussion with family, friends, and supporters, I have decided to declare my intention to seek the Conservative nomination in the riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge,â&#x20AC;? Dalton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I was a teenager in high school, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had an interest in national politics and a passion for pan-Canadian issues. My interest may be traced to my family roots, which on my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side go back to New France, or having grown up in a military family and being posted to radar bases across

office, I have talked to thousands of people across British Columbia whether in my capacity as Parliamentary Secretary for Independent Schools, or on the Finance Committee or visiting resource sector sites. These experiences, and my government involvement will help me to effectively represent my constituents and the people of British Columbia at the federal level.â&#x20AC;? Dalton will sit as an independent member of the Legislature for the time being, but continue to support government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will remain a member of the party and, if unsuccessful in securing the nomination, will return to the caucus.â&#x20AC;?

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Needles irk dog walker Report them to parks services By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Julie MacMillan hopes a little public pressure will help clean things up around the Alouette Greenway Trail. For the second time in a few weeks, MacMillan has seen used needles dumped into the public parking lot near the trail at 132nd Avenue, west of 224th Street. She came across them while on one of her daily walks of her three little dogs, Cowbowy, Tim and Zoe. MacMillan has twice seen the needles in the parking lot in the last few weeks. Her friend, who’s a nurse, told her they were steroid needles. MacMillan hasn’t called the City of Maple Ridge’s parks and leisure services department. “I am hoping a bit of

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scene as soon as possible and clean up the needles. “We track where we find the needles and see if there are hot spots.” People are asked just to leave the needles where they are and not touch them. “We want them disposed of properly,” he said. “We treat all of them as being hazard-

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Misplaced fears It was about a year ago that B.C. had to deal with an outbreak of measles, with about 100 cases popping up in the Fraser Valley, and a few more scattered around the province. This year, it’s Ontario’s turn. Though it’s still a common disease in many ThirdWorld countries, the once common childhood ailment is rarely seen in Canada these days. There is one main reason for that: vaccinations. Complications from measles include ear or respiratory infections like pneumonia, and in extreme cases, brain inflammation, blindness and deafness or, rarely, death. Measles accounted for 500,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2000. Mass immunizations have drastically reduced that figure. By 2012, the number of measles deaths had been reduced by 80 per cent. But the number of children that are being vaccinated is shrinking – many parents are willing to risk their children’s health, and that of others, by refusing to have their kids vaccinated. According to Fraser Health records, more than 30 per cent of infants in the health authority’s region are not getting vaccinated on schedule against diseases such as measles, diphtheria, polio and Hepatitis B. And though Fraser Health’s numbers show that infants in parts of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are above the regional average when it comes to getting immunized, the stats are still concerning. More than 15 years ago, a British doctor, Andrew Wakefield, suggested the measles vaccine, long proven safe, might cause autism. His study has long since been found not only inaccurate, but fraudulent. Yet, with the help of the Internet, the scare – and others like it – has been perpetuated. Experts are concerned that people who refuse one vaccine may be spurning others as well, setting communities up for outbreaks of other dangerous diseases, like diphtheria and whooping cough, that are slower to propagate. The typical course for common measles, especially with modern medicines, is relatively mild. But why put your child through even that, and put others at risk, for misplaced fear of a simple vaccination? While a rare few may have good reason – backed by the opinion of a medical professional – to avoid vaccines, it is still in everyone’s best interest to rely on the advice of doctors, rather than put misplaced faith in the veracity of the Internet. – Black Press

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Transit tax a ripoff for ’burbs I cannot understand why any local residents would vote yes in next month’s referendum on the TransLink tax grab. Simply put, it’s a big ripoff of the outlying suburbs with virtually all the major benefits to be directed to Surrey Sidewinder and Vancouver. Sandy Macdougall Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner’s toadies on the mayors’ committee on TransLink have all fallen into line, with the exception of Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read and two other mayors who remain opposed to the referendum. Any analysis of the current TransLink service levels in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows shows a huge disparity between such outlying suburbs and services in the Vancouver/Surrey corridor. There is no equity or fairness now for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, something that will remain unchanged even if we all jump on the ‘yes’ bandwagon. The referendum will give TransLink an additional $250 million annually with no sunset date in the deal. Never mind the much touted $7.5 billion figure quoted in the yes hype, there is no mention in the referendum of an end date to the half-per

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cent increase in the provincial sales tax. It can and probably will go on forever. Most people, regardless of where they live, can understand the need for significant improvements to transit and transportation in the Metro Vancouver region, but TransLink is the provincially appointed monster which helped create the current mess and now we are being asked to give that inefficient collection of money wasters even more money to fritter away. Even their most ardent supporters have to admit that TransLink’s record on fiscal issues leaves a lot to be desired. From faregate, fare evaders, transit police, and Compass cards to the commercial disaster for Cambie Street merchants during the Canada line construction, and sink holes along the route of the Evergreen line, there is no end to the ways TransLink has found to throw away our money. And that’s without even taking into account the bloated salary and bonus structure for TransLink executives. According to TransLink’s 2014 business plan and capital budget summary, it costs approximately 34 cents per passenger kilometer to operate transit services, with fare-paying passengers paying less than 13 cents of that cost. Passengers are subsidized to the tune of 64 per cent of the overall operating costs, and that doesn’t include anything for capital. That subsidy is paid through a variety of levies, with 23 per cent coming from fuel sales, 21 per cent from property taxes, six

Do you support a half per cent provincial sales tax increase to support improved transit? Yes: 18% – No: 82%

per cent from senior levels of government, four per cent from parking fees, three per cent from tolls and seven per cent from other taxes. At 34 cents per passenger kilometre, or 50 cents per mile, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure that operating a car pool with four contributing people is a hell of a lot better deal. TransLink is an economic and administrative mess and should be revamped or disbanded and replaced with a more fiscally responsible management system prior to any referendum. It’s time to tell the Vancouver and Surrey mayors that we are tired of pumping their tires and want a substantially better deal before we approve any further funding for their transit needs. The suggestion by yes supporters that failure of the referendum means the much needed transportation and transit improvements won’t proceed is nonsense. On the other hand, defeat of the proposal will send a very strong message to Metro Vancouver and the provincial government that we expect more fiscally responsible management and accountability with TransLink or its successor before passage of such a long range measure. Until that happens, just say no to the referendum.

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THE NEWS/letters Oil competition bureau needed Editor, The News: Once again it appears that Canadians are getting gouged and there seems to be nothing we can do about it. The price of gasoline at the pump was back up to $1.14.9 per litre in Maple Ridge (Feb. 10). The price of March Brent crude on the world markets stood at $52.86 per barrel. Back in mid-January, when the world price of crude was $48 per barrel, a little over $4 a barrel cheaper, our gasoline at the pumps was $0.99.9 per litre. We are now paying 15 per cent more for our gas, yet the big oil companies are paying less than 10 per cent more for their raw oil. One would think that fact would be reflected at the pump but, no, not in Canada. Where is the competition bureau? Why no investigation into the fact all of the big oil companies are all charging the same price at the pump when there should be competition for gasoline sales? The fact is, pump prices, peak oil, the oil shortages of the 1970s were all illusions to get us to be afraid that we are running out of oil, and the turmoil in the Middle East would drive up the price of oil on the world market. The Middle East is in worse shape now then ever. We are being gouged and it would appear our Canadian government has no inclination to take a serious look at the manner these companies are treating the Canadian consumer. Mike Boileau Maple Ridge

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TransLink a ‘cash guzzler’ Editor, The News: Re: Rough ride for TLink vote (The News, Jan. 16). Regarding the transit tax, I stand with our mayor in opposition to the proposed increased. TransLink already gets a portion of our property tax, a huge chunk of gas tax and who knows how many other taxes. They are a cash guzzling machine. I have yet to see an article pertaining to the amount of tax collected in TransLink’s name added to the dollars collected in fares and tolls versus the amount of expenditures.

Perhaps the government is siphoning off too many TransLink dollars and really needs more money elsewhere. Just be honest with us for once, please. And while we are at it – why are taxpayers paying for more buses? How about transit users pay a fare that is in line with the cost of operating transit. Why does it need to come out of an additional sales tax? We got some fantastic new infrastructure in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and I am thankful for the Golden Ears Bridge and the new Pitt Riv-

er Bridge every time I cross them, but they were replacing an old and outdated ferry system and an old swing bridge that broke down a few too many times. This is what our gas taxes were for and now we pay to cross the Golden Ears. On the other side of the river, a new highway was built and no tolls were added to it. The Sea to Sky Highway was rebuilt and there were no tolls on it. Why are we singled out as a community that needs to pay for our infrastructure upgrades.

Bridge tolls add up to a lot Editor, The News: Re: Pay up Golden ears tolls (Letters, Feb. 6). Obviously, Kathy McMeeking has a lot of money and no kids. I’m very fortunate that my employer pays for my tolls. But if not, that would add an

additional $1,500-$1,700 a year to my bills. This is greater than my Hydro for the year, or my ICBC insurance or my Fortis gas bill. Now, if you have kids on top of that, you start to wonder how you can do activities, buy new clothes, provide shelter

for them and feed them. It is easier to criticize others when you’re not in their situation and I can understand that a lot of these people can’t afford tolls, but have to work where the roadway is tolled to provide for their household. I know there are others

Now to add insult to injury, TransLink wants to increase our sales tax so that we can get a bus in five years or so. This is ludicrous. Look at all of the infrastructure in this province. The highway system, the roads, the transit services, they were all paid for out of lower percentage tax dollars from a much smaller tax base. Why is it that we cannot even make simple upgrades out of existing tax revenue without always going to the trough for more money. Bruce Mallory Maple Ridge

who do take advantage of the system and ruin it for the masses, but punishing those who have a hard time feeding their family by taking their ability to insure their vehicle is wrong. Does anyone wonder where the carbon tax that you pay for on fuel goes? Jeremy Dagg Maple Ridge

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with written exams. After a round of four 15-minute interviews at UBC in November, they were chosen as finalists. Just 76 graduating students were flown to Toronto for the final application process, and they went through six more interviews, both with individuals and panels, over Friday and Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their ideals are character, service and leadership,â&#x20AC;? explained UnRuh. So the interviews were designed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;peel back all the layersâ&#x20AC;? of the applying students. The Loran Scholars Foundation boasts having â&#x20AC;&#x153;the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most rigorous and personalized selection process.â&#x20AC;? UnRuh said they were posed personal and probing questions. On interview began with: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your biggest failure? Why?â&#x20AC;? Afterward, the young women flew back to Maple Ridge and waited for a call. Sun-

day was a long, intense day, and both girls had their phones in hand most of it. The finalists had set up a Facebook page, and as each of the kids across Canada received their good news, they posted it to the site. Banh watched 29 students post their good news, and started to despair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then she finally got the call. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was the very last one.â&#x20AC;? When their call finally came both girls had the same reaction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they cried. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a scholarship, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a program,â&#x20AC;? said UnRuh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so excited for it.â&#x20AC;? The girls received a tuition waiver from one of 25 universities, including UBC, UVic, Queens and McGill. They also get $9,000 per year for living expenses for four years of undergraduate study. Also included in the unique scholarship: â&#x20AC;˘ up to $8,500 in funding for summer internships in the area

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Dr. Dean Kriellaars, (BPE, MSc, PhD, CEP) world renowned expert in physical literacy, Canadian Sport for Life Leadership team member and the creator of the PLAYTools, will be visiting Maple Ridge as part of a regional tour of BC communities. PacificSport Fraser Valley and Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure will be hosting a two-hour discussion-based planning workshop utilizing Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertise as a physical literacy strategist. Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services is currently working with the Sport and Health community to develop a strategic vision for sport and physical activity in our two communities. Dr. Dean Kriellaars presentation will capture this work and help set the framework for future action. Your presence and voice are requested as a valuable member of your organization and its place in the strategic planning for Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows sport and physical activity.

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of public policy, enterprise and personal/ community development; â&#x20AC;˘ participation in an Outward Bound orientation expedition, an annual summer retreat and other scholar gatherings; â&#x20AC;˘ personal mentorship from Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors. A student must have a minimum 85 per cent grade point average to apply for a Loran Scholarship, but things like community service work and leadership win them the $100,000 award.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wrote the essays, and gave it a shot,â&#x20AC;? said UnRuh. She talked about her involvement with the Golden Ears MĂŠtis Society, the Canucks Autism Network, the student planning committee, book clubs and even playing field hockey. She won the Si-Yam Award for leadership at the annual district Aboriginal Achievement Awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to get involved with any demographic that can use some support,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grab at those opportunities. It gives a huge sense of accomplishment.â&#x20AC;? See Loran, 10

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student in Maple Ridge who says broccoli is his favourite vegetable. Better still: a treat from the gluten-free bakery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still quite a good donut,â&#x20AC;? said Joanne. Joseph grew a full foot in 18 months. His parents have replaced all of his clothes and shoes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really welcome problem to have,â&#x20AC;? said Joanne. The fear of food is gone. Last weekend there was a family birthday, and Joseph enjoyed a meal out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He went to the Keg, sat with his family, and cleaned his plate,â&#x20AC;? said a delighted Joanne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steak and fries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; amazing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He fits in. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel strange anymore.â&#x20AC;? The Doherty family wanted to give back to Variety Cub, and Joanne said the 49th annual telethon is a simple but effective way to help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They show a video and the phones start ringing, and it brings in thousands,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they have really helped.â&#x20AC;?

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UnRuh said that even had she not won the scholarship, the application experience – meeting current Loran scholars, fellow finalists and the interviewers – was inspirational. “It has made me dream bigger, and think bigger.” She has been accepted into UBC, but is also considering Montreal’s McGill and the University of Ottawa. International relations, political science and indigenous studies are her areas of interest Banh balances school and working as a swing manager at

McDonalds with a lot of charity work. She and three other girls re-started the HOPE group (Helping Other People Everywhere) group at MRSS, doing activities like clothing drives. She is a team leader in the volunteer program at Ridge Meadows Hospital. “We visit with patients and try to enhance their hospital experience,” she explained. Banh is at the hospital on Thursdays, and Tuesdays at the Salvation Army, working as a kitchen volunteer. She is interested in business, and Western University

in London, Ont. and UBC are both high on her list as good business schools.

“Really give it everything you have, push yourself, try harder – you’re never going to regret that.” Joanne Banh, MRSS

The Loran scholarship will give her the opportunity to visit developing countries and

get involved with programs to help people. She wants to assist in educating young girls in places where they have little opportunities to attend school. She is also looking forward to the networking and contacts that she will develop through the Loran Foundation. For Banh, she went from a situation where she would incur a huge debt to attend university, to having her education accommodated, and new doors opened. “This was a big shot in the dark for me,” UnRuh said, and urged her peers to be passionate about what they want. “Really give it everything you have, push yourself, try harder – you’re never going to regret that.”

Notice of TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 to consider the following bylaws: 1a) 2011-082-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6928-2012 LEGAL:

Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan EPP9830 Lot B, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan BCP46878

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10150 and 10190 Jackson Road

PURPOSE:

To amend Schedule “A” of the Official Community Plan, as shown on Map No. 833

FROM:

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TO:

Conservation

PURPOSE:

To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation, as shown on Map No. 834.

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2) 2013-029-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6987-2013 LEGAL:

Lots A and B, District Lot 399, New Westminster District, Plan 13442

LOCATION:

22305 and 22315 122 Avenue

FROM:

RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)

TO:

RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential)

PURPOSE:

To permit the construction of a 69 unit, 5 storey apartment building.

Medium Density Residential

3a) 2013-041-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7087-2014 Map No. 833

Map No. 834

1b) 2011-082-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6861-2011 LEGAL:

Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan EPP9830 Lot B, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan BCP46878

LOCATION:

10150 and 10190 Jackson Road

FROM:

RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and M-2 (General Industrial)

TO:

R-1 (Residential District) and RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential)

PURPOSE:

To permit the future subdivision into approximately 45 single family lots.

LEGAL:

Lot 5 Except: Firstly: the East 100 feet; Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 17056; Thirdly: Part Subdivided by Plan 26346; District Lot 241, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1750

LOCATION:

20738 123 Avenue

PURPOSE:

To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan, as shown outlined in bold on the following map

FROM:

Urban Residential

TO:

Conservation

& PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation, as shown outlined in bold on the following map.

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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are lumped together for the sake of transit planning, and Becker said those communities need to be heard by the transit authority. “We need to work with TransLink to make sure our region is the subject of a proper transit analysis,” said Becker. He serves on the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation, but not the Trans-

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Becker said there is “a lot of work to be done” on their relationship. “When you look at issues like fare evasion and the compass card, you have to shake your head,” said Becker. Fare evasion has been a major issue for TransLink. Bus riders didn’t pay for their ride more than 2.8 million times in 2013. The $194 million Compass card program to stop fare evasion is a year behind schedule. TransLink manage-

ment has been heavily criticized during the referendum, and on Wednesday replaced CEO Ian Jarvis, in a bid to shore up public confidence. Jarvis stays on, at his full pay, as an advisor, but the new CEO for an interim of at least six months will be Doug Allen. Allen was the president and CEO of InTransitBC – a P3 company that built and operates the Canada Line. Allen will be paid $35,000 a month.

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4b) 2012-065-RZ

MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7007-2013

MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7059-2014

LEGAL:

Lot 5 Except: Firstly: the East 100 feet; Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 17056; Thirdly: Part Subdivided by Plan 26346; District Lot 241, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1750

LEGAL:

LOCATION:

20738 123 Avenue

Lot 8, Section 10, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 18280 Lot 1, Section 10, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 72103 Lot 5, Section 10, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 75957 Lot 6, Section 10, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 75957

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TO:

R-1 (Residential District)

10501 Jackson Road, 10601 Jackson Road,10578 245B Street and PID: 010-396-977

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To permit a future subdivision of 21 single family lots.

FROM:

RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)

TO:

RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential)

PURPOSE:

To permit the future subdivision of approximately 60 lots.

4a) 2012-065-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7126-2015 LEGAL:

LOCATION:

10501 Jackson Road, 10601 Jackson Road,10578 245B Street and PID: 010-396-977

PURPOSE:

To amend Schedule A of the Official Community Plan, Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan, as shown outlined in bold on the following map.

FROM:

Low Density Medium

TO:

Conservation

& PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation, as shown outlined in bold on the following map.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from February 5, 2015 to February 17, 2015, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the City website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government /Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., February 17, 2015. Please note that all written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection. Dated this 5th day of February, 2015. Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services

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This Valentine’s Day, Maple Ridge will join in the Women’s Memorial March, for missing and murdered women. The march is part of

a national effort, which began in 1991 in Vancouver, when a women’s body was discovered on Powell Street. Her name is not mentioned to respect the wishes of her family. The march, first organized by women of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, has since spread to numerous

Canadian cities, including Victoria, Nelson and Grand Forks in B.C., and even to cities in the U.S. “We want people to be aware, and to help bring missing women home,” said local organizer Yvonne Desabrais. The community activist has been involved with the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change

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Property tax may be Plan B Mayors insist sales tax is a better, fairest way to fund transit plan By Jef f Nage l Black Press

Premier Christy Clark says the possible defeat of a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax by the No side in this spring’s referendum on transit expansion might force Metro Vancouver mayors to raise TransLink’s property tax. TransLink already collects $305 million per year – $238 per average home assessed at $719,000 – from its dedicated property tax, which is charged on homes and businesses in addition to municipal and school property taxes. The premier said that mayors could still raise that if voters reject the sales tax because her 2013 election promise to subject any new TransLink revenue source to a referendum didn’t apply to greater use of existing taxes. “If they decide they do want to build transit without a Yes vote in this referendum, mayors will have to fall back, I guess, on the existing funding mechanism that they have,” Clark said Friday. “They have always had the ability to raise money for transit through increasing property taxes, and I suppose that would be one of the options available to them if the referendum fails.” Clark and successive transportation ministers have repeatedly said mayors could increase property taxes if they wished to avoid a referendum. The No side has argued money could be saved from municipal and regional district budgets to fund transit expansion. No campaign spokesman Jordan Bateman said the province and mayors should focus on fixing TransLink if the referendum is defeated and be “open minded” to options other than just raising TransLink’s property tax. “To go after a No vote and immediately raise a different tax to pay for their wish list would be exceedingly politically risky for them,” Bateman said. “They’d be ignoring the wishes of a lot of people who want them to fix TransLink first.” Mayors have consistently opposed any great-

er reliance on property tax by TransLink, saying a new source is necessary and their cities need taxation room to pay for other major infrastructure. “I don’t know how many more times the province has to be told,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. “But I have no reason to believe the mayors’ council will ever approve funding from property tax. If that’s where the premier wants it to go, it will have to be provincial legislation and they will have to pay the price.” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said Metro mayors have not discussed raising TransLink’s property tax as a fallback solution to raise the $250 million a year extra that the proposed sales tax would deliver. He said the sales tax is the fairest tax to fund the mayors’ plan for transportation expansion, which he said has broad support. Asked if the mayors have considered declaring a property tax hike to be the Plan B ahead of the referendum to force voters to decide which tax

they want, Moore said no. “We’re just focused on trying to be successful in what’s in front of us right now and then we won’t have to visit any other options. We can move forward with implementing the plan.” Moore said higher TransLink property taxes would hammer low-income seniors who have seen property values rise sharply over time. The property tax is TransLink’s third largest revenue source after transit fares, which generate $518 million a year, and the 17-cent-alitre fuel tax, which raises $338 million. TransLink’s private board of directors has the power to collect three per cent extra in property tax each year without the mayors’ consent. Typically, that’s meant increases of around one per cent for existing residents, while the remaining two per cent has come from new construction. Anything more than the three per cent cap requires a vote of the mayors’ council. One reason mayors have been reluctant to raise TransLink’s property tax further is because of the wide range of as-

sessments around the region. A $600,000 house in Langley would pay just under $200 in tax to TransLink, while a similar home in Vancouver might have an assessment and tax bill two or three times higher. (The rate for TransLink’s tax is currently $0.3315 per $1,000 assessed value.) If the entire $250 million plan was funded instead from more property tax, it would cost the average Metro home an additional $195 a year, but, again, that figure would vary widely depending on the assessment. SFU City Program director Gordon Price said he doubts enough mayors would be willing to vote for a property tax increase for it to pass, although some mayors from cities with lower valuations might support it, creating deep divisions. “You’d rip the region apart,” he said. Price said voting in a steep property tax hike would be tantamount to “political suicide” for mayors, who he predicts would be more likely to turn the entire problem of governing and funding TransLink over to the province.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS for the

Mayor’s Open Government Task Force The Mayor’s Open Government Task Force was created pursuant to a resolution of Council on January 5, 2015 to increase accountability, transparency, and citizen’s understanding of and contribution to decision-making. The Mayor’s Open Government Task Force will: 1.

Increase citizen’s access to information.

Increase citizen participation, engagement and collaboration in community issues.

Increase transparency and accountability of actions.

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking interested volunteers to participate on the Citizen Representatives working group. For more information please see the Terms of Reference posted on the website at www.mapleridge.ca/953/Mayors-Open-GovernmentTask-Force or contact Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services at 604-467-7337 or email kswift@mapleridge.ca Please submit your letter of interest and a resume online or send to: Ms. Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development Parks & Recreation Services City of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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203 Street Improvements (Dewdney Trunk Road to Golden Ears Way) We invite you to attend an Open House to view the concepts and provide feedback for the 203 Street improvements from Dewdney Trunk Road to Golden Ears Way. We appreciate your attendance as we finalize our design and move forward into construction. The City is planning to construct sidewalks with curb and gutter, bike lanes and on street parking along 203 Street. The project also includes street lighting and upgrading the drainage system.

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The Open House is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Lobby area at the Dewdney Trunk Road entrance 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Design boards will be on display and City staff, as well as the design consultant, will be available to answer your questions. Should you have any questions regarding the Open House, please feel free to contact Shahrzad Honarmand at 604-467-7349. 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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the past decade,” she said. “It’s stupendously bad.” Skowronski said the results her office has compiled from B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are similar to findings in the U.S. She said it’s becoming clear the underperforming H3N2 component of the vaccine needs to be replaced with a better match to the strain in circulation. This year’s dismal performance of the vaccine has Skowronski cautioning people at high risk that they’re “not invincible” if they were vaccinated and should seek early antiviral treatment at the first sign of flu symptoms, while also avoiding ill people. Flu vaccine also contains components to counter the H1N1 and influenza B strains, so it’s still effective against them in years when those virus types are more prevalent. Also troubling is an emerging pattern from multiple studies, including the BCCDC data, that suggests flu vaccina-

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People who got the flu shot had no protection against the dominant strain of influenza circulating this winter, public health officials now say. The H3N2 virus was once again prevalent this year and the vaccine has performed poorly against it in recent years because of a mismatch, with about 40 per cent effectiveness in 2010-11 and 2012-13 compared to upwards of 70 per cent when there’s a good match. But this year’s protection turned out to be “as close to zero as you can get,” according to B.C. Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist Dr. Danuta Skowronski. “It is frankly the lowest vaccine effectiveness that we have measured through our network in

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More than 30 per cent babies not fully vaccinated More than 30 per cent of infants in the Fraser Health region are not getting vaccinated on schedule, and public health officials say that rate of non-compliance is a concern. Fraser statistics show just 69 per cent of twoyear-olds are up to date on the standard recommended vaccinations

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against diseases such as diptheria, measles, polio and Hepatitis B. In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area, the numbers are slightly better, with 72 per cent of these toddlers having completed their vaccination schedule on time. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are closer to the region’s current target of at least 73 per cent, but still well short of the goal more than 80 per cent immunized by 2017. The province has a target of 90 per cent by 2023. Health officials do not believe the low vaccinations numbers are the result of parents worrying vaccinations may be harmful to their child, or other personal objections. Most new parents in the region – 94 per cent – start their kids’ vaccinations at the twomonth mark, but many then fail to keep them up, perhaps losing track after they return to work with their child is a year old. Children are supposed to receive vaccinations at two, four and six months in their first year, and then at 12 and 18 months. Kids will receive another set of immunizations when they turn seven years of age, and boosters in Grade 6 and 9. The later shots are administered through the school system, and notices are sent home. This low rate of toddler immunization is not new. Fraser’s immunization rates for twoyear-olds have hovered around the same level for the past five years, ranging from a low of 61 per cent in early 2010 to a high of 72 per cent in the spring of 2012. The 80 per cent mark is a target that will give the entire population better immunity to disease. There is a percentage of the population that cannot receive the shots because their immune system is compromised, so building up the immunity of the entire community offers them some protection. Health officials believe technology can help parents keep track of their kids’ immunization schedules and boost rates over time.

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Risk and fear of retribution

ithout wanting to dampen the sentiment, I hesitate to pile on the “Je suis, Charlie” chorus. In part, because in our long comfortable part of the world, contesting religious doctrine of any sort has become superfluous to ‘live and let live’ pragmatism. Especially when, for those with family (or capital) at risk, the fear of retribution more than offsets whatever social benefits can presently be aspired to result from tweaking far away (or decidedly minority local) Islamic sentiments. That said, as recently as December I alone played contrarian to a public forum whose local participants uniformly argued Islam was: a) forged in and predicated on violence; b) recklessly mixed religion and nationalism; c) intolerant and repressive. And regardless the relative accuracy of either argument, the probably more important takeaway is the extent to which this debate might be escaping the moderates on both sides. Which is regrettable because today’s ‘Liberal democracies’ are a great many things – some definitely less than perfect, but they are unmistakably responsive to external challenge. For example, circa 1941, Japanese militants convinced themselves that isolationist America lacked the fortitude to wage war in the Pacific, much less match disciples of their Bushido code. In response, weapons of unimaginable destructiveness were both developed and deployed. Equally during the post-war period, Communist propaganda predicted their economic and technological progress would soon eclipse their capitalist adversaries. Instead, America put a man on the moon and still spent the Soviet economy into collapse. Thus, Al Queda’s strategy of compelling Western military forces to withdraw from Arabic Holy Lands

through imposing casualties should not have expected results other than expansion of the U.S. military (to now over 900 bases in 130-plus countries). And though Osama bin Laden, post 9/11, rationalized such overreach was advantageous insofar as eventually bankrupting the U.S. empire, the past decade proves he underestimated the degree American leaders are willing to sacrifice “butter” for “guns.” Importantly then the evidence, both historically and sociologically, is quite clear that terrorist attacks against the west will prove counter-productive. Not because of any specific principle – freedom of the press being relative insofar as France itself has long banned publication of pro-Nazi material whilst literally every government prohibits an arbitrary level of both sedition and pornography.

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Metro shakes up garbage tipping fees Small loads to pay more By Jef f Nage l Black Press

Metro Vancouver is proposing to slash its garbage tipping fee for large-volume haulers by about 25 per cent while raising the rates ordinary residents pay to drop off smaller loads at transfer stations. The shift to a tiered structure for waste disposal fees is the regional district’s attempt to staunch a growing flow of commercial haulers taking garbage out of the region to landfills in the U.S. The recommendation, if approved by the board this month, would drop the current $109 per tonne tipping fee to $80 for trucks that haul more than nine tonnes, while the fee for small loads of up to one tonne would jump to $130 per tonne. Medium loads would continue to pay $109 per tonne. An additional $5 transaction fee would also be added to all loads. The minimum fee for small household loads would rise from $10 to $15 per load and the average small load charge would climb from $22 to $31, according to a staff

Hospital parking under fire Fraser Health is defending its policy of charging for pay parking at most of the region’s hospitals to generate additional revenue. The policy came under fire again at a recent meeting of Fraser’s board of directors. Langley Township resident Harold Nagy demanded to know why Delta and Mission don’t have “this B.S. about pay parking,” while patients and visitors must pay at other hospitals. Delta and Mission are the only two municipalities that have bylaws that prohibit pay parking at hospitals. “They should all be free,” Nagy said, adding the charges make some patients worry they’ll run out of time and be fined. “It’s a place of necessity when you go there. It’s not like going out for

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We wish to th an and especially k all those who support Scouting in M those who Haney Christ mas Tree lot bought Christmas Trees aple Ridge at CAPS Wes from the 1st year and we twoo had seeing everyo a very successful sale th d Cycle! This is our third is year as we so ne back next year. You m year and look forward to ld out a wee ay have to co k ah m try our best to have enou ead of schedule… don e early next ’t worry we w huge THANK gh next year ill ! We YO Bicycles for al U to the staff at CAPS W also want to extend a estwood Cycl l their suppor e and NORCO t with this ye and Bike Raffl ar draw winner e! Congratulations to Ale ’s Christmas Tree Sales ! Here is Alexa xandra Blake, ndra this Saturday wit h Alecia from picking up the prize BM year’s Xb CAPS and Ph il from 1st H ike on aney!

Staff of Best Frie nds Children’s Ce ntre in Pitt Meado their visit with Sa ws enjoyed nta during their annual Family Ch Party. 50 familie ristmas s came together to enjoy a pot lu ck, visit with Santa and Christm as Concert. Left to right, Kyla Rule, Samantha Johnston, “Santa Nicole Maloughn ” Bill Brett, ey, Stephanie Hi ll Director of the Gloria Weileby, Ka Facility, thy Sweryda. Ba ck row, Miran Mor Deanna Wassena ris, ar and Valerie Ho cking

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We had a wonderful Robbie Burns W da day celebration in the Gallery at The A on Sunday, January 25th from ACT 2 - 4 pm. Guests enjoyed Scottish dancing, piping, textile displays, and a short recitation of the Burns’ poetry by Artist Jeff Wilson all rounded off with a wee dram! Guests were piped in by Piper, Cameron Ickert. Cameron is from Maple Ridge

Mr. Harjit Singh Rai, ow ne presented a cheque for r of H&I Roofing, his wife, Inderjit and son Gu Kaur Sandhu to Ridge $13,000 in memory of Mrs. Rai’s mother Mr rjit, Meadows Hospital Fo s. undation. This donatio Avtar celebrates the wond erful life lived by Mrs. n not only Sandhu, it will also the good work of the hospital for our comm help to continue ‘The Rai family has be unity. en ve and we are very gratef ry generous to the hospital foundation in ul for their continued the past, supp donations like this tha t our hospital has new ort. It is through generous keep our community and updated equipme healthy. This donatio n is a thoughtful memo nt to Sandhu, and a very ge rial nerous legacy for our community” said Laura to Mrs. executive director of Cherrille, RMH Foundation wh en presented with the cheque.

A few fun snapshots from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Christmas Party at The Well, Maple Ridge in December 2014

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Sapperton the first residential tower in the Brewery District Eat, drink and be merry in the nine-acre, transit-oriented Brewery District, a master-planned, mixed-use community by Wesgroup. Located in the buzzing neighborhood of Sapperton in New Westminster, this rapidly transforming neighborhood is gaining attention for its cool vibe and convenience. The dynamic district offers a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, grocery stores, restaurants and office buildings. Soon, there will be high rises and new residents. The Sapperton is the first of four

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Playing Valentine’s Day roulette By Mike Lascelle

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If she asks you for a few roses this Valentine’s Day, don’t be stupid enough to buy her two to three stems and expect to get away with it. • Size matters – those pre-made mixed bouquets are a trap, and although they are impeccably arranged, when you take them out of their bulky packaging, there is really only a handful of flowers. In fact, it takes two or three of them to make an impressive arrangement, so if you decide to go this route have them repackaged into one so it looks like you bought the expensive large bouquet right off the bat. • A ‘few’ roses – if she asks you for a few

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roses this Valentine’s Day, don’t be stupid enough to buy her two to three stems and expect to get away with it. A ‘few’ is simply code for a dozen, and she is just waiting to see if you value her enough to pay the price. In fact, I would even throw in some baby’s breath and greens in order to convince her that you are not a ‘few’ roses sort of guy. • Red means red – of course it would be an affront to capitalism if the much coveted red rose wasn’t a little more expensive than the other colours on Valentine’s Day, or if they didn’t sell out quicker. The problem being that when she says red, she means red.

Saving a few bucks on a different colour or admitting to her that you went to buy her flowers too late in the day are one-way tickets to sleeping on the couch that night. The other problem, unbeknownst to you, is that flower colours have a specific meaning, with red being love, yellow friendship, pink gratitude and white innocence – with the latter being something you may want to avoid on what is supposed to be a passionate night. • If she asks for an orchid, give her an orchid – this should be a no-brainer, but some men think it is a clever appeal for something else, which it is not. That said, you should start this negotiation by asking her, what’s an orchid? That way you

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AFFORDABLE LIVING! • Top floor • 2 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Access to balcony from living room & master bedroom • Gas fireplace • Underground parking • Close to shopping, transit & recreation center

Rich Medhurst 604-463-3000

145,500

RECENTLY REDUCED! • Great value for a 3 bedroom Pitt Meadows Townhome • Close to schools, West Coast Express & shopping • Recent painting but needs some TLC • Private patio off living room, sundeck off master • Quiet part of the complex • Well worth a look

Rick Medhurst 604-463-3000

284,900

STONEHOUSE ESTATES

Keller Williams Elite Realty Richard Burleigh 604.468.0010 778.878.1347

152,900

COZY & COMFORTABLE

Coldwell Banker Tri Tel Realty

• Maple Ridge Apartment • Adult oriented 55+ • 2 bdrms plus den • 2 level with master bdrm on the main • 2 small pets welcome • Walk to shopping • Shows very well

Al Hogarth 604.467.9300 Each office is independently owned and operated

Chris Frandsen 604-467-5000

318,888

WOW!!!

• Reduced! • 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 level townhome • One of the largest and open plans in the complex. • Home has had some upgrades which include laminate and lino flooring, plus fresh paint. • Stop by today to view!

• Perfect opportunity for a First Time Owner’s investment or for relaxed retirement haven. • Recently renovated w/new wood laminate floors, kitchen counters & new window • Large back yard, shop for the handyman • Close to park, playground, Golden Ears Bridge & W.C.E. • Ready to move-in, check it out now!!

Randy Delair 604-463-2991

Randall Didiuk 604-377-7765

Maple Ridge Development Opportunity! • Approximately 11 Acres • Albion/Cottonwood Area • Surrounded by existing and upcoming development • OCP states Medium Density (would support town homes) • Pocket of Neighborhood Commercial at 112th and 240th

Call for pricing and more details!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

• 2 bed/bath with full sized den and granite throughout • Greenbelt views from both windows • Largest square footage available and shows amazing!

MLS #V1103751

559,900

HOUSE WITH ACREAGE • Own your own park on 2.5 acres • Property has an abundance of cedar hedging trees for privacy • Close to schools, parks, transportation & just minutes to town centre • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom - bonus 4 piece second bathroom is mostly finished

Randy Delair 604-463-2991

849,888

PRESTIGIOUS EXECUTIVE LODGE HOME • Rare opportunity, classic, world class. • Custom built lodge home • Scandinavian fully scribed saddle notch • Craftsmanship & construction • .42 acre nestled in the very desirable private Silver Vally Area • $200,000 Cosmetic Face Lift • Living Space & Room for an extended Family.

Randall Didiuk 604-377-7765

We help more than 30,000 women and children each year. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention and education programs.

VIEWS OF VALLEY

319,000 22707 136A Avenue

MLS V1092379.

• Beautiful view lot in Silver Valley • Building plans available • Build your dream home!

229,900

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

849,900 22699 136A Avenue

MLS # V1053409

MLS #V1102584

MLS #V1085932

349,500

#85 19572 Fraser Way

Please call for pricing & availability

• Large 3 bedroom row home in master planned Osprey Village • Appealing location within complex • Extra square footage allows for sought after kitchen nook • teps from shops and waterfront trails and minutes from all major commuting routes.

BEAUTIFUL ESTATE PROPERTY

FIRST TIME BUYERS

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MLS #V1080354

950,000

MLS #V1064022

294,900

12709 236A Street

20258 Ospring Street

• 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.

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

WELL MAINTAINED

TWO-FAMILY LIVING!

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

OSPREY VILLAGE NEW LISTING!

URBANO #322-12248 224th Street

NEW LISTING!

WATERFRONT LIVING!

MLS #V1091555

375,000

##5 11720 Cottonwood Avenue • 3 bed/3 bath, 2268 sq ft townhouse • Spacious, clean, well maintained! • Recent updates and upgrades • True double garage (not tandem)

MLS # V1090236

539,900

12345 231B Street • 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2500 sq ft • Functional family home with room for the in-laws • Double garage plus detached double garage/shop. Corner lot, RV parking

Thinking of Listing? Give us a call to talk about how we can help get your home show ready!

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$789,000 JUST LISTED! â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Storey With Full â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bdrm Suite With Walk-Out Basement Separate Access & â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bdrms Up, 2 With Laundry Their Own Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Central A/C, Hot â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted Great Room Water On Demand 13831 232A ST., M.R.

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Kevin Brack

604-657-4064 www.kevinbrack.ca

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#60, 11720 Cottonwood Drive, Maple Ridge

First time buyer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alertâ&#x20AC;? looking to built a shop. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath 925 sq.ft. renovated home sits on 8125 sq.ft. lot, new roof, driveway, flooring, paint, 100 amp service panel. Walk to Yennadon School, move in ready today. Marketed for $369,900.

JUST LISTED! Rare townhouse with double car garage, two storey, backing onto creek, very private. Unit offers 3 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, laundry and computer area upstairs, family room off kitchen, large deck. great for entertaining. Asking $399,900.

JUST LISTED!

$284,900 backs greenbelt, 3 bed, 2 bath, garage

â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful home must be seen â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bdrms up â&#x20AC;˘ 1 bdrm suite down â&#x20AC;˘ Fully fenced yard with new deck

â&#x20AC;˘ Roof, stucco, flooring new in 2008 â&#x20AC;˘ Walking distance to schools, shopping, transit & recreation â&#x20AC;˘ Great family neighbourhood

11580 Waresley St., M.R.

Cozy Rancher

â&#x20AC;˘ No one above & no one below you â&#x20AC;˘ End unit 1 level townhome â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrms / 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ West Maple Ridge â&#x20AC;˘ Single garage â&#x20AC;˘ Huge fenced yard â&#x20AC;˘ Pets welcome â&#x20AC;˘ Good complex in a great location

501 20675 118th Avenue, Maple Ridge

HOT NEW LISTING $239,900 backs greenbelt, 3 bed, 2 bath, carport

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JUST LISTED!

519,800

â&#x20AC;˘ Over 3150 sq ft â&#x20AC;˘ Functional floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Sought after West Maple Ridge â&#x20AC;˘ Large 9,548 sq ft lot â&#x20AC;˘ Hot tub room with shower â&#x20AC;˘ Entertainment size deck â&#x20AC;˘ RV Parking

12960 202nd Street, Maple Ridge

179,800

Immaculate Condition

â&#x20AC;˘ Almost 1100 sq ft â&#x20AC;˘ Walk to WC Express condo â&#x20AC;˘ Walk to town â&#x20AC;˘ Large covered patio â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedrooms

#201 11519 Burnett St., M.R. Reduced $ 10,000

229,800

The Best in Senior Living â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrms + den â&#x20AC;˘ Over 1170 sq ft â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete / steel bldg.

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

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NEW LISTING!

Thorhill 2.95 Acres - Rancher With Basement • Tasteful updates including kitchen with granite and cork flooring • Dining room with glass sliders to the sunny south facing deck

$679,900 26491 98th Avenue, Maple Ridge

BRENDA EXNER Experience working for you since 1980

604-603-8043 brenda@brendaexner.com

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20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

ROCKRIDGE RANCHER WITH WALK OUT BASEMENT 23911 133 Ave, Maple Ridge, Rock Ridge

569,900

Executive rancher with a walk out basement facing greenbelt and located on quiet lane way. Sought after great room plan has dream kitchen, media wall, adjoining diningroom, office by front door and master suite on the mainfloor. Walk out basement has 2 huge bedrooms, full bath and living area. There is a large work out area and a storage room that is perfect for a wine cellar or cold room. Spectacular decking off both levels offers peaceful outdoor living. Truly a 10 so don’t miss it!!

Bob Johnston 604.727.3445

TEAM TELEP www.teamtelep.com w ww team mte te e le ep com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783

214-2958 Silver Springs Blvd. Coquitlam • 960 sq ft unit with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Beds and baths on opposite sides of unit for privacy • Tons of amenities incl. outdoor pool, hot tub, and clubhouse with gym and pool table

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call us today!

Each office independently owned and operated

bobjohnstonremax@gmail.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15 • 2 - 4 PM

Big Family? Big House!

$679,000

BONUS: Attached workshop with 220 volt, detached outbuildings too.

An executive home of almost 4,000 sq ft! And the details are terrific. Not only a lovely kitchen with granite and island, but also a walk-through pantry to the sous kitchen! Generous family and living room with fireplaces and between-glass blinds in the French doors. Upstairs is a 4-star master bedroom and ensuite, a second bedroom with its own ensuite bath and two other bright bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. Down is an office and separate 1 bed nanny suite. There’s way more to say and see, so come prepared to love it all!

$509,500

23976 107th Ave, Maple Ridge

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

604-312-3705

debbiesheppard.com

#78 13819 232ND Street • 3 bdrm 2 bath townhome in Brighton complex • Super clean end unit with open layout • Private back patio & fenced yard • Double tandem garage with lots of visitor parking out front

$339,900

$319,900

678,800

WHISPERING FALLS ESTATE W NE

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26471 126TH AVE, MAPLE RIDGE Private country retreat with double master on main floor. Stunning kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings, distinctive moldings. 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Great curb appeal. Lots of room for kids, teens, and in-laws. Green belt and much more!

MLS# V1084736

1,168,000

Al & Brenda JENKINS 604-467-3871

LOG HOUSE DREAM • Beautiful log walls and beams • 3 bedrooms plus family room up, • Open concept, lots of character • Fully finished basement. • Detached garage, over ¼ acre lot This dream can come true!

Call Debbie to view today!

www.brendajenkins.com

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604.466.2838 604.459.2838 #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows Each office independently owned and operated

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13100 129 Ave, Maple Ridge

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

IF YOU TREASURE TRADITION….

1321 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher near town center. $70,000 spent on renovations. High end kitchen w/island, granite counters & S/S appliances. All new flooring thru-out, two super deluxe bath rm, new furnace, four year young roof and huge cedar deck. Quick possession available.

Gated Town Home Complex

Remodeled Two Bdrm Condo

• 4, 077 sqft house plus 2 acres • 5 Bdrm + 4 bath • 2 acres (could be subdivided)

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

• • • •

51,750 sqft lot

• TRU Suite

Lot can be subdivided • Bright Open kitchen 2,624 sqft living area • Large back deck 4 Bdrm + 4 Bath • Convenient location

$739,000 VIEW FROM THE TOP

CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 1.18 ACRES

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

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

449,800

UPDATED

Gated community. Pristine and private, 2561sq ft executive rancher on .45 of an acre with 3 bay garage. Remodelled home offering radiant in floor heat, gourmet kitchen with island and huge decadent master suite. An amazing home and a great location for the most discriminating buyer.

Ask Rob Jeeves

$849,000

868,000

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387,500

215,000

FAIRWAY ESTATES

ABSOLUTE STUNNING

Upscale 55+ community next to golf course on west side. Open plan with kitchen-family room, large master bedroom with den & deluxe en-suite, vaulted ceiling, gas F/P, double garage, covered patio & private yard. Some RV parking. Quick Possession avail.

Professional Renovations. 12 storey concrete bdlg. N.E. Corner unit w/mountain view, offering open plan w/1023 sq. ft. of exquisite finishing. Upscale kitchen & bath rms w/quartz counter tops. Full new appl. pkg. Show your most discriminating buyers. Quick possession available.

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OPEN HOUSE EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRIDAY 1-5

MOUNTAIN VIEWS INLAW SUITE $619,900 22856 - 137th Avenue, Maple Ridge “Silver Ridge” Custom built Oakvale Whistler-Inspired 2 storey + fully finished daylight walkout bsmt with a 1 bdrm inlaw suite and its own laundry . Features over $73,000 of extras in this original owner home. Great room with cathedral ceiling and gas rock faced fireplace. 4 bdrms & 4 bathrooms. Detached double garage.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

NEW HOMES AND TOWNHOMES

Price starting at $369,900 10,000 OFF THE NEXT 6 TOWNHOME SALES

ONLY 2 NEW HOMES LEFT ON A GREENBELT NOW $539,900 11760 - 236 Street, Maple Ridge

Sales Centre at 10550 - 248 Street, Maple Ridge Deluxe townhomes over 1845 sq. ft with finished basement, heated double garage, fireplace 3 to 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2 storey single family homes with a walk out basement starting at $469,900 - $599,000.

2 storey new homes with walk out basements ready to move in!! Spacious Great room off the kitchen with gas fireplace. 4 large bedrooms with 3 ensuites. Appliances, blinds, fence and landscaping included. Great location near elementary schools, Thomas Haney Secondary, Meadowridge school, transit, shopping and rec. centre.

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

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-351-3261

NEW TOWNHOMES AT ALBION STATION

ronantalek.com

Showhome at #2 - 10151- 240th Street

Each office independently owned and operated

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

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-5

Starting at $284,900 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.

22308 Dewdney d Trunk k Road, d Maple l Ridge id #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

1.32 ACRES $479,900

26734 - 100th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Fantastic 1.32 acres in Thornhill. Home features 3 bedrooms. 2 wood burning fireplaces for those cozy nights at home. Property is fully fenced and set up for horses, a drilled well, lots of room for parking. Great area close to schools, lakes and parks.

COTTONWOOD RIDGE NEW TOWNHOMES

RV PARKING $529,900 12517 Colemore Place, Maple Ridge 8010 sq.ft. cul-de-sac lot. Updated basement home with fully finished basement. 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. 2 fireplaces. Double garage + RV parking. Near park, schools, transit & shopping.

Starting at $319,900 Show Home at #67, 11252 Cottonwood Drive Cottonwood Ridge. Nicely finished with crown mouldings, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops. Gas fireplace. Finished basement. 6 appliances & blinds. Garage for 2 cars. Near elementary & high schools, transit & shopping.

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 2 PM

K en J ane Professional Real Estate Services

SELLING? BUYING?

549,000

262,500

20282 Chatwin Avenue • 3 bed 2 bath • 1818 sqft rancher • Large lot • RV/Boat parking • Quiet street • West Maple Ridge

NEW LISTING

LOOKING FOR WINNERS? YOU’LL WANT TO SEE THESE! MAPLE RIDGE $323,800 MISSION

417 19673 Meadow Gardens Way

• Top floor unit with balcony and roof top patio • Shows like new • 2 bedroom 1 bath • S/S appliances • Central Location

YOUR FRIENDS WILL THINK YOU BOUGHT THE SHOW SUITE!

YOU’RE HOME! • Fenced Yard • Affordable • Shows Like a Dream

• 1439 sq. ft. Townhouse • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms

• Gorgeous Top Floor • 2 Bedrooms

524,900

• Gas Fireplace • Affordable

$649,900

269,000

19167 Advent Road, Pitt Meadows

• 2 Bathrooms • Vaulted Ceiling

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE $239,900 JUST LISTED

• On a no thru road • Across from Hoffman Park • Completely renovated 3 bed 2 bath • Carport and detached garage • Fully fenced sundeck • Has subdivision or duplex potential • Large lot

$182,800

104 12090 227th Street • 1125 sqft 2 bed 2 bath • Ground floor corner unit with wrap around patio • Shows like new • Central location • Laminate throughout • S/S appliances

STOP THE CAR! • Check Out The Photos! • 1370 sq. ft. Townhouse • Updated Kitchen

• It’ll Knock Your Socks Off! • Shows Like a Dream! • 3 Bedrooms

ENJOY YOUR OWN SPACE! • 24 x 28 Outbuilding • Newer Furnace • Idyllic Country Setting

• Park-like Acreage • City Water • 5 Bedrooms

Full Time Professional Realtors with Local Knowledge & Experience Keller Williams ELITE Realty

KEN Ambrose, RRS Real Estate Professional Direct: 604.240.2547

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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#550-20395 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2P9 Phone: 604.465.0030 Fax: 778.786.8431

JANE Ambrose Real Estate Professional Direct: 604.230.2676 info@KenAndJane.ca

604-619-2164 www.clickmyhome.ca amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge Scan for more info

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7 YEARS

This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement. The enclosed information while deemed to be correct, is not guaranteed. Each office independently owned and operated.

NEW RELEASE $10,000 OFF NEXT 8 SALES 6

Deluxe Townhomes Priced from $369,900 Featuring

Personal Real Estate Corporation Ron Antalek

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• Heated double garage • 4 stainless steel appliances • Fireplace • Gas furnace

OPEN HOUSE Every day except Friday 1-5pm

10550 248 Street, Maple Ridge 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Dewdney Trunk Road

240 Street

RON ANTALEK

Phase 1 seventeen units Over 1845 square feet Finished basement 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms

248 St

• • • • •

104 Ave 102 Ave

Jackson Rd

*Unregistered strata sold by way of Property Disclosure. E.&O.E.

Lougheed Highway

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JOHN CARLSON

ONE PERCENT –REALTY–

Personal Real Estate Corporation

davidmaitre@shaw.ca www.davidmaitre.com

john@johnnyonepercent.com www.johnnyonepercent.com

President's Club 2014 Top 1% Sales REBGV

Don’t list your home for sale this year without talking to us first. Why Pay More? NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

569,900

UPLANDS IN MAPLE CREST 10718 247A Street. Maple Ridge

Too new for MLS#. Wow! Impressive 2 storey w/full unfinished bsmt on quiet low traffic st. X-LARGE FENCED BACK YARD! 3 bdrms + family rm up. Vaulted ceilings & extra windows make this plan bright. Approx 3400 sq. ft. total. Priced right so HURRY!!

395,000

MLS#V1102790

MLS#V1101086

382,900

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

IMMACULATE CONDITION! Rancher style home with full walk-out basement on back sloping view lot. Main with 9' ceilings, open kitchen & shows like new. Authorized 2 bdrm suite down. Fenced yard with patio. It's a goodie!

MLS#V1088670

249,900

Hard to find- Impossible to beat! Easy access level entry rancher townhouse with fully finished walk out basement and double garage backs on to creek & greenbelt. New kitchen, generous room sizes & superb condition. Fantastic Fraser Glen development.

WESTSIDE townhome almost 1400 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, tucked away in low-density complex backing onto private treed creek area! Oak kitchen , private backyard, big living room. 2 parking spots includes one carport and another assigned parking. Lots of visitor and street parking.

339,000

#4 20937 Camwood Ave., M.R.

MLS#V1086575

459,900

CAPE COD STYLE HOME

SUITE & REAR LANE ACCESS

On quiet cul-de-sac in great Mission neighborhood. At almost 2000 sqft, features 3 bdrms, 2 full bath, real hardwood flooring, sunken family room, 2 gas fireplaces, oak kitchen, main bath fully renovated. Extra large single car garage w/room for a workshop and attached heated 19x18 workshop.

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

32144 Bluebird Crt, Mission

424,900

SUNNY SOUTHERN VIEWS

WESTSIDE TOWNHOME

#25-22740 116 Ave. Maple Ridge

MLS#F1432224

11591 240 St., Maple Ridge

33878 Cherry Ave., Mission

MLS#V1103357

424,900

5 BEDROOM 4 BATH 10231 244 St. Maple Ridge

Two storey + fully finished basement on wide street corner lot with green views and lots of parking! Previous owners had 2 bed suite, and everything is available to put it back in. Easy 2nd kitchen. Fenced back yard w/ lane access.

MLS# V1074915

594,900

SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES

339,900

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Rebounding from mental illness Jared Casey shares his battles with OCD By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

ared Casey was arguably the best high school basketball player ever to play in Maple Ridge.

Almost seven feet tall. Athletic. Skilled. Dedicated. Casey had it all, and the U.S. college scouts would show up at the Maple Ridge secondary gymnasium just to watch him practice. He’s the only boy from MRSS ever who had a full-ride NCAA scholarship, said long-time Ramblers coach Ken Dockendorf. “He’s one of the best players who has ever played in Maple Ridge, and a nice kid.” ‘Doc’ remembers watching his former big man playing his first NCAA game with San Francisco on television against storied Ohio State. “And he looked very good,” said Dockendorf. “He could have been a pretty successful Division 1 player. He was the full package.” Casey was taking on the fiercest competition this side of the NBA and thriving, but nobody could see the battle that was raging inside him. He didn’t tell anybody about it, until the paralyzing fears driven by his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) forced him to walk away from the game in the middle of his second season. He wants to share his story, so that other people struggling with mental illness have an easier road. ••••• “The expectations were high,” Casey remembers of high school. In addition to the Ramblers, he joined a Next Level traveling team, based in Abbotsford, and went to U.S. tournaments. The whole point was to be seen by recruiters who

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Jared Casey was living his dream – a full-ride scholarship to play basketball in the NCAA, but struggled with OCD. could offer scholarships. He played in the All-Canadian Game. Coming out of high school, Casey had offers from 50 colleges, including the likes of Gonzaga. He was also a straightA student, and had the opportunity to become a scholar-athlete for Ivy League schools like Yale and Harvard. “It was fun, it was exciting.” Casey was not yet diagnosed with OCD, but understood something was up. “I knew that I could very quickly turn a small thing into a fear, into something that I believed was almost inevitable.” He might miss his first two shots in a game, and have the thoughts:

‘What if I don’t make a shot the entire game.’ That thought could become anxiety, and quickly snowball into a fear that seemed almost inevitable. OCD brings completely irrational fears. Casey was at the gym some mornings at 6 a.m. He would put up hundreds of shots before school. Sports was a tiny stage where these mental battles were fought the fiercest. “In your head, sports gets blown up to be everything.” A coach once told him not to accept that something was ever good enough – it could always be better. It was a notion that would torment Casey in every phase of his

life. He would even judge a simple conversation as having been a failure or a success. “It’s a very tough way to live.” He was able to cope with his OCD in high school, but generally had a hard time dealing with the uncertainties of life. Most players red shirt – practise but don’t play – during their first season at the NCAA level. But San Francisco had players suspended over recruiting violations, and there was no time to ease Casey into his college career. “Everyone wanted to see me play.” If he had appeared to be a confident young man at the high school level, at least some people could see

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his fears at the next level. A coach called him out. “He swore I wasn’t going to last two weeks,” remembers Casey. “He could see it in my eyes – I was scared ... ” But play he did. He went up against the Fresno State Bulldogs when NBA star Paul George was there. He took on an Ohio State Buckeyes team that featured Greg Oden and Mike Conley, who would both be drafted in the NBA’s first round. He played in front of 10,000 people in San Francisco’s War Memorial Gymnasium. “The largest stage I had played on was at the Agrodome, during the provincials,” he said. But it was a good first year. He got the job done. Not awkward at 6’11”, he could fly down the court, and tried to model his game after Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. “I met expectations, at least,” he said. Academically, he was a 4.0. He hit the books, and worked just as hard on the court. “I really quickly made a name for myself, that I would outwork anyone on the team,” he said. Fear of failure was the main motive, and he sees now that it was not a good motivator. The team asked him to put on as much as 50 pounds. Still a growing boy, he hit the gym, ate like a fiend, and managed to put on 30 pounds during the off-season. In his second year, he started for the first half. Home for Christmas, he learned on ESPN that his coach Jessie Evans had been fired for a league violation. Any new coach was a scary proposition. “Having someone you know believes in you, and you’re part of his brand – that helped a lot.” The replacement coach was Eddie Sutton – an old school coach with 36 years experience. “I played for him for about a week or two,” he said. “He was an angry guy.” See Casey, 38

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The firing made the realities of college basketball hit home. “People’s jobs relied on us winning. It transitioned from being a hobby or an activity to being a job.” His education relied on his performance. If he had practice at night, he would do nothing all day, worried about the need to practice well. “I was so worried about what my coaches or teammates felt.” Casey played his last NCAA game on New Year’s Eve 2007. His mind was in a dark place. He skipped a practice and checked himself into a hotel. “I just wanted to hide.” “I considered myself too mentally weak to handle a new coach.” He called his parents, and told them he couldn’t continue. He remembers just sitting in the room, too anxious to even focus on watching television. His father flew down that night. For 10 days they just hung out

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together. “I was so ashamed to talk to any of my teammates or coaches. I was so embarrassed.” He got counselling, and was diagnosed with OCD. Knowing what he was up against helped him control the anxiety, but he didn’t tell anyone. The team still wanted him back the next year, but he transferred to Seattle University – closer to home and a support system. He was there two years, but never played. He would obsess about minor mistakes, and during one terrible period his OCD got out of control. “A small worry can turn into a fear, can turn into a fear that dominates your mind, and it make syou incapable of moving forward.” “It was probably the worst week of my life. I lost 25 pounds in two weeks. I couldn’t eat. I was sick to my stomach.” “I felt like everything was going to break.”

Again, his father came down and stayed with him. He had blood work done, and finally he got on medication. That, and therapy, have helped him cope. He finished his business degree in 2010, and then attended UBC to get his masters. Both over 90 per cent. Looking back, he knows he wasn’t the weakling he felt like. In many ways he has shown great mental strength. And he wants people with mental illness to not be ashamed. “We shouldn’t have a different view of someone needing to see a psychologist than we do someone who needs to see a doctor.” There is a proven cognitive therapy for him that could be more a cure than drugs, but it is not covered by medicare. He sees his future linked to advocating for treatment for the mentally ill. “It’s definitely the thing I’ve felt most passionate about in my life. Even more than basketball.”

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Burrards golden at field tourney The Ridge Meadows Burrards girls under-15 field lacrosse team won gold at the prestigious Subway BC Lacrosse Association (BCLA) invitational tournament. The event was held Feb. 7-9 at the Willoughby Park Complex in Langley, and featured 11 teams from across the Lower Mainland competing at the U-15 and U-12 levels. Ridge’s Adriana Guimond was chosen for a U-15 Warrior Fair Play Award, and Burrard Shaely Wallace took that honour for the U-12 team. The U-15 Burrards girls won convincingly in their first three tournament games, beating Burnaby 15-5, Coquitlam 10-4 and Port Coquitlam 14-2. They met New Westminster in the final, and took a close 7-5 contest.

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