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Ridge to add amenity rec fees Developers to pay for new parks and fields By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge wants more money from developers and builders so its residents can have more parks and playgrounds, community places and space to run around. It hopes to do that by tapping into the profit realized when property is rezoned, redeveloped and resold, in what’s known as a community amenity contribution. Council told staff Oct. 27 to come up with a policy that will charge developers a percentage of the increased value of a property that results from development. That extra cash then will pay for some extras in a new neighbourhood.

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Pitt and PoCo looking to partner Western neighbour may provide garbage pick-up By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

With the relationship between Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows strained, the latter Pitt Meadows is looking to partner with Port Coquitlam, at least on garbage collection. PoCo will be bidding on the garbage collection contract for Pitt

Meadows when it goes to a request for proposals later this month, and the two cities are looking for other areas where they might cooperate. “We look at it as a service we have expertise in delivering,” said PoCo Mayor Greg Moore, confirming his city intends to jump in once the RFP is announced. This comes as Maple Ridge served Pitt Meadows with what Coun. Tracy Miyashita called “divorce papers,” announcing that their long cooperation in parks and recreation would come to an end in

October 2016. That was followed by Ridge announcing it would also pull its share of funding out of Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. There has also been controversy over the Pitt Meadows airport, with Pitt council asking Ridge Becker to bow out, leaving Pitt Meadows with sole custody. Traditionally, PoCo has gravitated toward Coquitlam and Port Moody

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Residents oppose bigger industrial park Pack Pitt Meadows city hall to air concerns By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

South Bonson residents opposed to expansion of the Golden Ears Business Park told council it is not good planning to develop light industrial lands so close to their neighbourhood. The 50 gallery chairs at Pitt Meadows city hall were full, and about that many people were standing, as council heard residents voice complaints and concerns for almost two hours at a public input meeting Tuesday. In total, the business park will expand to 200 acres, and approximately four million square feet. Once completed, it will be the largest single-owner business park in B.C. – although Surrey’s Campbell Heights is much larger, covering 1,900 acres, with several owners. The first two phases of the approved development are on the north and south sides of Airport Way, between Harris and Baynes roads. Phases 3 and 4 will be on the east side of Harris Road, south of Fieldstone Walk and north of Fraser Way. The sites are bisected by Airport Way. Randy Shaw said the area is bordered by sports fields and parks, and should be surrounded by families. “It should be all family residences through that area.” That sentiment was echoed throughout the night. “Why is the rezoning of these lands from agricultural to industrial even being considered,” asked Patricia Gordon. She said the website for Onni, the business park developer, reads as if development approval for the next

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Megan Mercier takes the podium during a meeting about Golden Ears Business Park expansion on Tuesday. two phases is done, and that some site preparation has already started. “Does Onni know something that we don’t,” said Gordon. “To me, the optics look bad. Real bad.” Ron Bennewith said: “We don’t owe Onni anything.” Terry Walton compared the business park expansion to the proposed Sheridan Hill Quarry, which council is opposing based on the noise, truck traffic and environmental degradation. Council cited the removal of vegetation and disturbance to area residents as reasons to oppose the quarry, and Walton said the same factors that justify opposition to the quarry are relevant to phases three and four of the business park. “You’ve built this beautiful community, and now you’re going to

inundate it with concrete buildings and transport trucks,” said Walton. Jeff Campbell warned of “an imposing, fortress-like skyline,” and said the scale and density of the project are shocking. “Let’s make sure we keep it Pitt Meadows, and not let it become Onni Meadows,” said Campbell. Kevin Patry said he doesn’t want to see Pitt Meadows turn into Annacis Island. “It scares me to the point where I want to move,” said the resident of Wildwood Crescent. “We’re changing the face of our city. We’re changing the look, we’re changing the feel.” Murray Steele said the beefier between Fieldstone Walk and the next phase of the business park is only 20 metres, and that’s too close for him. Jennifer Scharf said once the sec-

ond phase is built, the city will already have significant industrial development and doesn’t need the tax revenue from the third and fourth phases. “Phases three and four are not the only ways of balancing the budget.” A Facebook group called “Residents United – Golden Ears Business Park Expansion” has 478 members. Becker said the feedback collected at the open house will be collated into a report from staff. The business park expansion lands are currently zoned agricultural in the city’s official community land, but have had that designation removed by the province. It is up to the city whether to rezone the lands to light industrial so the development can proceed. Coun. Bruce Bell said a pedestrian

overpass, just west of the roundabout at Harris Road and Airport Way, could help to alleviate safety concerns stated by area residents. Council could require Onni to construct it. “For me, safety in that area has to be looked at. There’s parks and young families. A pedestrian overpass would be very helpful,” Bell said. Furthermore, he would like to see Airport Way widened in places to accommodate turn lanes in the new developments along it. Bell also said that, as part of the development, Katzie Slough could be funneled through culverts and the land it runs through reclaimed. “I took away the word ‘balance’ – it has to be balanced,” said Bell. “Things can be done down there, but it needs to be thought out. It doesn’t need to be a concrete jungle.” Coun. Janis Elkerton echoed that sentiment, saying a proposed variance allowing the industrial buildings to be 15m high, instead of 12m permitted by the city, is not acceptable. And setbacks will need to be larger, she added. “There are opportunities to do this well.” Elkerton said the land has been slated for industrial development in city plans since she first was elected to council in 1993, because of its proximity to the airport. “You’re in the flight path of an airport.” She noted that council was not yet at the public hearing stage, but chose to hold the town hall meeting on the South Bonson development. “We knew there was controversy with it,” she said. “This council is trying to engage the community.” Originally the hearing was to be limited to one hour, but council voted unanimously to lift the limit, and the meeting went until almost 11 p.m.

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Sveto Zvijerac, who leases business park buildings for Onni, said the inventory of available light industrial space in Metro Vancouver is too small, and that drives

some businesses to places like Calgary. He said the absorption of the Phase 1 of the Golden Ears Business Park was “beyond expectation.” Phase 1 has 750,000 square feet of industrial space among 32 tenants, with the largest tenancy being 120,000 square feet, and the smallest 2,600.

It brought 550 jobs, he said. Some of the companies that have moved to Pitt Meadows: LKQ Keystone, which deals in recycled auto parts; Euro-rite Cabinets, which manufactures kitchen cabinets; and Maurice Sporting Goods, which provide products to Canadian Tire and Walmart. Some relocating tenants

worried that they might lose employees in the move, said Zvijerac, but found that those employees are moving to the area, and that they can afford to buy homes here, whereas before they were renting in Coquitlam and other communities. Businesses in Burnaby and Coquitlam have been the main tenants.

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action plan implementation framework. The rental crunch may not be as bad as it looks, though, says Coun. Bob Masse. “That number is not reflective of where a large amount of our actual rental stock is, which is not purpose-built rental housing.” Purpose-built housing is rental apartment blocks, usually older with cheaper rents. But many people are now renting privately owned condos from investors, and paying double the rent in the process. Similarly, basement or secondary suites, aren’t factored into the vacancy rate. “At the end of the day, it’s a huge problem, and one of the things we’ve tried to get back on the table is a new version of the MURB – multiple unit residential building program.” That program ins from the 1970s and gave tax incentives to encourage investors to build rental apartment buildings. “Maybe that’s one of things we might hope for

from the change in federal government,” Masse said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swore in his cabinet Wednesday after winning the Oct. 19 election. The Liberals, in their campaign, promised to remove the goods and services tax on new capital investments in affordable rental housing, resulting in a $125-million a year incentive, the party says. They say they’ll also tweak the Home Buyer’s Plan so that people in crisis, such as suffering the death of a spouse or divorce, don’t take a tax hit if they have to buy a new home. Supposedly, Canada Mortgage and Housing will also finance affordable rental housing. According to stats, renting a place in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows became even tougher over the past two years. In 2012, based on CMHC reports, there was a total of 1,523 purpose-built rental units – studios, one- two- and three-bedroom suites in both cities. That pro-

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duced a more relaxed vacancy rate of 4.6 per cent. Two years later, despite a population growth of two per cent a year in Maple Ridge, the number of suites had dropped to 1,509, producing the vacancy rate of 2.6 per cent. Fortunately, during the same time period, average rents dropped in Maple Ridge from $827 to $816 a month, $300 less than Vancouver. But the report notes those who rent investorowned condos pay double the rent than those in purpose-built apartment buildings. The average rent for a two-bedroom investor-owned condo in Maple Ridge is $1,668. Maple Ridge is trying to address the housing issue through its Housing Action Plan and its implementation strategy, OK’d by council in September. The strategy calls for dozens of tactics to create more places for people to live. “I think we’re pretty much doing what we can,” said Masse. “We don’t have the same latitude that Vancouver has.” Housing remains an issue more for the provincial and federal governments, he added. Some of Maple Ridge’s strategies for encouraging more housing is relaxing rules on secondary suites, allowing them to be built in homes with smaller lots. The housing strategy calls for dozens of other moves that will soon come to council, such as: • looking at encouraging new ways to own a home, such as through fee-simple rowhousing, land trusts or life leases; • create incentives to encourage rental apartment buildings by using tax exemptions, parking relaxation and development cost charges; • create another type of zoning to allow triplex and fourplex housing– that’s scheduled for completion this fall; • widening the areas where rental apartments can be built over commercial buildings; • continue to limit the demolition or strata conversion of existing rental apartments and to strengthen the policy.

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Still no Pitt airport AGM Cities still vetting directors By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The continuation of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society’s contentious annual general meeting has been postponed again, until Nov. 26. Trying to find volunteer directors is the sticking point. The AGM was adjourned during a reportedly heated meeting on July 30, after Pitt Meadows asked Maple Ridge to bow out and leave operation of the airport to Pitt Meadows alone. Maple Ridge Mayor

Nicole Read responded that the facility is too important as an economic generator for her city and the region. “This is a long-term asset that is of strategic value to Maple Ridge,” Read said by letter. “And it has great economic potential going forward.” The next day, the normally routine AGM was held, but recessed until Oct. 29. One of the key orders of business for the AGM, said airport manager Murray Day, is selection of new volunteer directors, and the cities are still trying to agree on four people. “We’re in the midst of director selection interviews,” said Day.

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When Pitt Meadows asked Maple Ridge to leave the airport society, it cited frustrations in the two cities failing to reach consensus in two areas: strategic planning and composition of the board. Read responded that Maple Ridge has recommended qualified appointments to the board who have been rejected by Pitt Meadows. Day explained that the selection committee is made up of Day himself, and a representative from each of the member city halls – Pitt Meadows CAO Kim Grout and Maple Ridge manager of economic development Lino Siracusa. They put

candidates forward for approval. The appointment of new directors is the last item on the AGM agenda, said Day. He said there is no dysfunction in the airport operation. “There may be a little disagreement between the two municipalities, but the board has been functioning fully.” The Pitt Meadows Airport Society has controlled the airport since 1999, when it took ownership from the federal government. It is run by a volunteer board of directors with nine members, who work at arms length from the member municipalities, Day explained.

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Team first Second-term Coun. Bob Masse won’t be able to make Maple Ridge council’s twice-monthly workshops for the next while so that he can deal with the mess from having the temporary homeless shelter across the alley from his chiropractic clinic. Masse, who excused himself from council discussions on the shelter to avoid conflict of interest, said he has to be at his business on Monday mornings to deal with the aftermath at the temporary shelter. On the morning of Monday, Oct. 26, he arrived at work to find litter and a needle left over from someone who had been sleeping in the doorway. Then recently, staff at the clinic found a man unconscious near the building. Masse said it’s appropriate that, as a businessman, he be there, instead of at council, in order to take care of his business. Really? It’s natural, for anyone to be upset about having a shelter nearby, and to be concerned about his business. But the shelter is only to be open six months. In the meantime, Masse is playing hookey from his $42,000 a year job as city councillor, ostensibly to clean up the mess from shelter clients. But it looks more like a silent protest about the shelter location. Masse could easily delegate someone to be clean up his premises each morning. It’s not that time consuming a task. By not showing up for the Monday workshops, Masse is making it tough on council – and taxpayers – to get a quorum. He may not be happy about having the shelter next door, but that shouldn’t stop him from attending council meetings. All councillors, unless they have a legitimate excuse, need to get to the six or so meetings they have each month, on time, no matter their gripes, so council can conduct the city’s business. And the mayor needs to see that all councillors get that message. Team first. – The News

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An occasion for fresh thinking I t seems alternating which ‘bums to throw out of office’ every 10 years is democracy enough for most Canadians, and perhaps fair enough. Whereas the economic pendulum arguably swung too far to the left during the ’70s and ’80s, inferable from October’s Open mic election results is that it Mike Shields recently was too far to the right. But on that premise, a (39 per cent) Liberal ‘landslide’ should allow consideration of ideas which previous allegiance to the market, privatization and free trade made unthinkable. A favorite of mine is that, rather than lament postal services around the world struggling to adapt to internet and private parcel delivery competition, why not consider expanding Canada Post into a national deposit only bank? The government already maintains a de facto account for each citizen via Social Insurance Numbers. Combine existing offices in every community with electronically loadable ATM cards (secured by PIN) and the cost savings in delivering social programs alone would be considerable. Further, eliminating account fees would save consumers hundreds of dollars whilst doing the same for transaction fees could save small businesses thou-

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sands per year versus credit card processing rates. An automatic overdraft facility would also help the most needy minimize extortionate pay day loans, plus enable an intervention system akin to preventative medicine. And more generally, deposit balances would effectively reduce the national debt, plus benefit savers by paying the same interest as T-bills (higher than commercial bank term deposits). Another novel concept, though it offends my Scottish heritage work ethic, is establishing a universal basic income for every Canadian. In a future replete with robotics, the 40-hour work week is as relevant as the early bird catching more worms after foreign imports have reduced worm prices below livable domestic wages. Industriousness as a virtue then needs to be rethought – as does legislating minimum wage increases that from an economist’s standpoint yield only a fruitless upward spiral of prices rather than the desired humanistic effect. It doesn’t require a fortune teller to realize the self-conceit of ‘makers versus takers’ might soon matter less to Canadian values than the loss of self-respect and diminished communal values resulting from under-employing our future middle class. Thus a minimum income unburdening innovators of the need to survive via sandwich artistry should also incorporate a national business incubator that taps into the wealth of expertise of retiring Baby Boomers. Add in too an online ‘gig’ marketplace to ensure minimum levels of

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workforce attachment by every Canadian and benefits from international disaster response teams to enhanced elder care are fantastic by-products of relatively insignificant income redistribution. Obviously, costs for any government initiative will need managing, but the central effect of putting more disposable income in the hands of consumers will undeniably grow the economy and, hence, tax revenues. Yet it is for detractors who will decry even the thought of investing in our national vitality (rather than in whatever Third World country provides maximum financial gain), I have an even more controversial idea: cut income taxes on individuals and corporations in half and replace those revenues with a (perhaps less than one per cent) tax on net assets. In moral terms, approximately 40 per cent of every current tax dollar goes toward interest on government debt, which was incurred during the creation of today’s privately held wealth. On a similar vein, asset ownership by foreign entities would be equalized by a more benefit-based taxation theory. But most importantly, in economic terms, incentivizing higher incomes and capital spending would both attract the world’s best and brightest and motivate historic levels of corporate cash reserves into research and development. All of which is not to suggest these admittedly dramatic proposals should be implemented immediately, nor perhaps ever. Only that democratic change should also be an occasion to explore fresh thinking.

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Gary Graham · Re: Ridge recreation fee increases defeated (The News) The mayor has probably saved the taxpayers of Maple Ridge millions of dollars in legal fees by spending a relatively small amount to address the homeless problem. Other jurisdictions have not been as lucky. I believe that the parks and recreation fees are addressed every three to five years with a yearly increase preset. Great to see mayor and council vote to hold the line on recreational spending. Increasing the user fees would just make it tougher for young parents and kids to participate.

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Editor, The News: Let me start by saying that I am deeply appreciative of everything that the city council and its partners have done to address the issue of homelessness in Maple Ridge and its efforts to move the former Cliff Avenue camp residents into the new shelter. While I have a number of doubts with regard to the sustainability of this particular model and its potential for serving as a long-term solution, it is, at least, a step in a better direction. I live close to the Cliff Avenue neighbourhood, and I appreciate that the camp has been dismantled. However, I think it is important to point out that the fact that the camp is gone should not fool Maple Ridge residents into thinking that all of its homeless have been re-homed in the new shelter. I can attest to the fact that there are homeless people living on property owned

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While the homeless camp on Cliff Avenue has been dismantled, not all moved on to the new shelter. by CP Rail along the stretch of River Road where I live, including in a wooded area next to my property. For the most part, they stay out of sight, which is understandably why council and members of the

general public might think they aren’t there. They are, and there is a lot of evidence around to confirm that, including stolen shopping carts, discarded clothing, suitcases and other personal

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Sockanee not coming back to South Alouette Kokanee to be raised in hatchery By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

They’ve tried releasing thousands of kokanee over the spillway of the Alouette reservoir dam each spring, attempting to rebuild the sockeye fishery in the South Alouette River. With returns inconsistent, that hasn’t worked out so well for the Alouette River Management Society. Now, the river keepers are getting serious. Instead of trusting the freshwater kokanee salmon to migrate down the South Alouette River, spend a few years in the Pacific Ocean and come back as sockeye, and eventually rebuild the run that’s been extinct

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About 25,000 juvenile fish will be released into Alouette Lake and 10,000 into the river over the next two years. since the 1920s, the group wants to see if raising fish in a hatchery will speed up the process. Over the next two years, the society will be raising fry, which are a couple centimetres long, as well as finger-length smolts, and releasing them into

both the lake and the river. “The ratio of return is less than one per cent right now. We want to get it to two per cent,” said Nicole Driedger, of ARMS. “Our best chance is releasing the smolts into the river.”

About 25,000 juvenile fish will be released into the lake and 10,000 into the river over the next two years. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment have both approved the study. A request for funding the project will be made to B.C. Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. The fish will be the progeny of both the limited numbers of sockeye

that actually return to the South Alouette, as well as the kokanee that are resident in the lake. The number of returnees will be compared with the sockeye that normally return, to see which species, purebred sockeye, kokanee, or hybrids and which method of release will produce greater returns. The results, it’s hoped, will confirm if a hatchery can be an effective,

intermediary step to reestablishing a full-fledged sockeye run in the South Alouette River and bolster the case for building ARMS’s long-term dream of building a fishway or ladder around the 11-metre high dam so fish can access the lake. The ultimate goal is to re-establish the sockeye run in the South Alouette River that was wiped out in 1926, when B.C. Hydro built the dam, sealing the sockeye in the lake and cutting off those in the river from their spawning grounds. Driedger compared the attempt to rebuild the run as a Jurassic Park-type experiment. After the dam blocked the lake the trapped sockeye became kokanee, with successive generations swimming in the lake, awaiting a return to the Pacific Ocean. Now, almost a century later, those fish could again become oceangoing sockeye salmon, with all the tourist and economic potential that sockeye bring. “Our sockeye are kind

of like dinosaurs, they were extinct. So making something out of nothing is pretty cool.” Persuading B.C. Hydro to build a fishway will give fish a direct connection from the river to the lake, where sockeye spawn. Other species of salmon and trout also will benefit by reconnecting to the entire lake system. This year has seen healthy runs of chum and pinks returning to the South Alouette River. “We have so many chum that the coho can’t find spawning grounds,” said Driedger. The huge numbers of decaying fish, however, provide fertilizer and nutrients for plants along the river, as well as eggs and fry in the river. Driedger points out that many groups each year visit the Rivers Heritage Centre, which in October included a Chinese delegation. Members were surprised to learn there was no fishway connecting the river to the lake. She was told that all new dams in China are required to have fishways.

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Monday. Without such a revenue source, the expense of putting in a park or a community centre could fall on to the general taxpayer, if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re built at all. Read said neighbourhoods need their own recreation spaces, such trails or sports fields, so people can enjoy where they live. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are the kinds of things that make a community complete and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we need. We should have been collecting this from the beginning.â&#x20AC;? For instance in Surrey, the city figures out what recreational assets a new suburb needs and the costs for that, then works

backward from there and charges the developer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been doing that. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been building in some of our areas for a long time, not charging amenities,â&#x20AC;? Read said. Surrey has levied recreation-amenity charges since 1995. And Vancouver has done so since 1959, following a policy that can scoop up about 75 per cent of the increased property value resulting from development, while first allowing developers a reasonable profit. Staff have been told to write a policy that will suggest a percentage for the recreation-amenity charge with specific steps on its implementation and bring it back to

council. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not known how much potential extra money the new program could raise for the city. After staff write a policy, assuming council approves it, a public hearing would take place and input from developers received. Council, two years ago, approved another approach at getting more developer dollars for parks and playgrounds when it put in a densitybonusing program in north Albion. Developers pay an extra $3,100 per lot in return for being able to increase density to the next level allowed in the official community plan. That will remain in

place, while the new percentage charges applied on top of that. The first version of the policy proposes to have a new recreation-amenity charge applied city-wide, excluding the downtown, and exempting any special needs or affordable housing projects. Planning director Christine Carter said council wants the revenues from the recreation amenity fees to benefit the areas from which they come, instead of creating one reserve fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want us to break it down by neighbourhood.â&#x20AC;? Developers like that approach as well because they can use the future improvements in their marketing campaigns for new housing developments.

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CAO Kim Grout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a municipality wants to submit a bid, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcome to.â&#x20AC;? Since 2009, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solid waste contract has been with Waste Management Inc. The RFP should be issued in mid-November, and Grout said it normally takes about a month for the city to make a decision. Becker said the city

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Maple Ridge will gather in somber silence for its annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The observance in Maple Ridge will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a parade from the Royal Canadian Legion building, located at 224th Street and Brown Avenue, to the cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. The park’s name derives from its role as the home for the memorials to the men and women who have served the armed forces both in war and in peace. The cenotaph was originally located

near the Maple Ridge Cemetery. The march includes veterans, RCMP officers, the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Corrections Services, cadets and scouting organizations. At 11 a.m., a moment of silence will be observed before the laying of wreaths. The event will end between 11:30 and noon. There will be road closures from 10 a.m. to noon for the event, and 224th Street will be closed from Brown to 119th avenues. Maple Ridge is the largest legion branch in B.C. with almost 2,100 members and always provides a good turnout for the ceremonies. Last year, the Maple Ridge Branch raised more than $79,000 for its poppy campaign.

Pitt Meadows The Pitt Meadows ceremony will begin

Air cadet commanding o Capt. Mike Palmer said tra involving first-aid, biathlon, marksmanship takes place se nights a week at the cadet bui at the Albion fairgrounds. The order to stand down is j effect until Monday, when an date will be issued. “The cadets missed out on

at 10:30 a.m. with the Remembrance Day Parade in Spirit Square, near Pitt Meadows city hall. There will be a procession to the cenotaph, speeches and prayers, playing of The Last Post, laying of wreaths, and two-minutes’ silence at 11 a.m. The Pitt Meadows cenotaph is located at 12007 Harris Rd.

Whonnock The Whonnock Community Association is holding a wreath laying ceremony at the Whonnock Lake Centre at 11 a.m. Phil Johnson, an organizer of the event, said he hopes members of the community come by and show their support. “The freedoms we have today are because of what our veterans fought for,” said Johnson. “But it’s not just the past we commemorate. It’s also about

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TransLink will spend $9.35 million from the federal gas tax fund to replace 62 defective diesel community shuttles after recurring complaints about exhaust fumes that were making drivers sick. The use of the fund was approved by Metro Vancouver directors

Friday and the replacement vehicles are expected to arrive next spring. The offending shuttles are two to three years old and there have been transit service delays at times when they’ve had to be pulled from service. According to TransLink, the replacement shuttles are “urgently required due to growing concerns over the emission problems.” The shuttles had been based out of Port Coquitlam and had been used primarily in the

Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and New Westminster. The transportation authority said operators have been booking off sick because of large amounts of fumes, adding there have also been growing public complaints about excessive tailpipe smoke. The fumes had also led to orders from WorkSafeBC on minimizing risk to staff and passengers. The new shuttles will be powered by gasoline instead of diesel. Gas-powered shut-

tles cost less than diesel models – about $140,000 instead of $250,000 – but don’t last as long, with a five-year lifespan instead of seven. TransLink expects lower operating costs. TransLink is still trying to fix the defective diesel shuttles and doesn’t rule out returning them to service if possible. Trouble with those shuttles isn’t unique to TransLink – classaction lawsuits are in progress in other jurisdictions against the manufacturer.

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Restaurants and bars in B.C. want the provincial government to cut them a deal on the price they pay for wine, beer and spirits. Right now, they’re required to buy liquor only from government stores and they must pay the same price as everyone else. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president Ian Tostenson said the hospitality industry is struggling in many areas, in part because of the high prices it must pay for alcohol compared to other jurisdictions. “The industry should be able to buy at some kind of wholesale price,” Tostenson said. “That’s one issue that should be corrected.” Alberta offers wholesale discounts for its restaurants and bars, but there’s no wholesale pricing in most other provinces. Tostenson is lobbying the province to make that change and to reconsider why it charges a higher sales tax of 10 per cent on liquor, instead of the usual seven per cent PST. “We have the highest taxation on wine in North America.” Restaurants would also like to be able to buy from private stores, which do get a wholesale discount and might be able to offer a price

break to win restaurants’ business. Tostenson said restaurateurs would also like access to the wider selection available in private stores. Coralee Oakes, the provincial minister re-

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Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11

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Korean memorial stone added to Pitt cenotaph By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

t one time, the Korean War was labelled a UN police action, often referred to as the Korean Conflict, and returning soldiers did not receive the same level of respect as those who came back from the Second World War in the 1940s, said Pitt Meadows Korean War veteran Warren Byrnell. Historians labelled it the Forgotten War. “Tell that to the families of the 516 who never came home,” said Byrnell. He recalls a time, not long after the war ended in 1953, when Korean War veterans were not accepted for Legion membership in Canada. The South Korean people have always recognized the sacrifice of Canadians, said Byrnell, who has three times travelled back to the land where he fought as a young man, and heard their thanks in person. The government of North Korea provides a tangible reminder that the Korean War was truly a fight for freedom. In 2013, he toured the Demilitarized Zone between north and south, and the national memorial with his daughter, Karen Light. In July, he

and son Bruce went there for a week-long trip, sponsored by a Korean Presbyterian Church, and toured military bases. “They are still appreciative of what we did for their country,” he said. Byrnell said the trips back to Korea are emotional experiences for him. “They have a very high regard for Canadians. They say, ‘You saved our country,’ and they hugged us and hugged us.’” And after almost 40 years, official recognition came back home. In 1991, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea was created to recognize those members of the armed forces who volunteered. In 2013, the federal government declared July 27 as Korean War Veterans Day. That year was also named the Year of the Korean War Veteran. Byrnell is one of the members of the Korean War Veterans Association that still meets on the first Wednesday of every month, at noon at the Maple Ridge branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. “It’s a short meeting and a long lunch,” he said. It is one of 45 such groups across Canada, and it still has a comparatively healthy membership of about 26 men who served in Korea.

Korean War veteran Warren Byrnell at the new stone by the cenotaph in Pitt Meadows. Tim Fitzgerald/ THE NEWS

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Much has been written and spoken of the sacrifices made by our veterans in past wars, conflicts and missions around the world. While we can never truly understand unless we’ve been there ourselves, we can wear a poppy in support, and take time on Remembrance Day to reflect and to honour those who willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect our way of life and the rights and freedoms of victims of oppression in other countries. Lest we forget. Jim Coulter, Publisher & The News Team

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wouldn’t be damaged,” he said. It is a simple stone that says “Korea 1950-53” and “Lest We Forget,” with maple leaf flags waving. Senator Yonah Martin, Korean by birth, was on hand for the dedication ceremony last month. Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker said he was honoured to be included in the ceremony, and appreciates the new marker. “It stands out very nicely. It’s a great addition to our cenotaph.”

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NOW $18,995

2014 TOYOTA YARIS LE

h/b-local vehicle, save with excellent fuel economy, transport canada highway ratings of 51 mpg/5.5 L/100km. Power group, tilt cruise control, air conditioning, star safety system-smart stop technology, abs brakes and electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability and traction control, front and rear side curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbag, toyota certified, UC007302

NOW $14,998

2011 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

One local owner vehicle and no accident claims, convenience package includes-air, power mirrors and locks, keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring system, star safety system-smart stop technology, abs brakes, electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability and traction control, new set of all season tires, toyota certified, UC602929

NOW $10,998

2010 MAZDA 5

2012 LINCOLN MKT AWD

2013 FORD E-350 XLT SUPER DUTY 12 PASSENGER

52,977kms, 3.7L V6 Engine, Heated/Cooled Premium Leather Seats, Adaptive HID headlights, Rear DVD Entertainment, 2Nd Row Fridge, 20” Alloy Wheels, 6 Passenger, Panoramic Vista Moonroof. Stock #UC050957 INTERNET $ $ PRICE ONLY **Biweekly

Only 39,923kms, Power windows and Locks, Front and Rear Air conditioning/ Heating Vents, 5.4L V8 Engine, Running Boards, Privacy Glass, All Terrain Tires. Stock #UT049979 INTERNET $ $ PRICE ONLY ***Biweekly

258

32,800

215

30,800

MODEL

4x4-1 local owner, low kilometres and no accident claims, power group, air conditioning,roll-sensing front and rear head/side curtain airbags, star safety system includes smart stop technology, abs brakes, electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability and traction control, fully equipped cabin includes air conditioning, power windows, locks, tilt steering, alloy wheels, fully inspected and serviced, toyota warranty, ut151421

Fully Loaded Platinum Package, 76,600 Kms, All Wheel Drive, Heated Leather, Noonroof, Hid Headlights, Back Up Camera, Memory Seating, 20” Wheeles, Navigation, Full Load. Stock #UT232442 INTERNET $ $ PRICE ONLY **Biweekly

239

28,800

Only 45,992kms, 3.6L V6 Engine, Aluminum Wheels, Automatic Transmission, Power Group, on the fly 4x4, Clean Local truck. Stock #UT247114 INTERNET $ $ PRICE ONLY ***Biweekly

228

32,800

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14,000

7,600

13,995

FWD, 1.5L, AUTO ONLY 42,900 kms. UC171246

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

2014 RAM 1500 SPORT

11,895

FWD # 1.6L, AUTO ONLY 52450 kms. UC399175

SALE PRICE

15,900*

UT352651

STK UC982071

SALE PRICE

32,900

STK UT442781

FWD, 1.6 L, 10,020 kms

5.7L, 2 door, 5,970 kms

2014 DODGE CARAVAN

2014 KIA OPTIMA LX

2014 TOYOTA YARIS LE

2010 MAZDA CX-7 GS

FWD, 2.5, 34556 kms

AWD, 2.3, 93803 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

16,000

17,500

6,995

14,888

2.0L, I4 16V DOHC, MANUAL ONLY 132782 kms. UC107749

HATCHBACK, FWD, 1.5L, AUTO, ONLY 37011 kms. UC012606

2015 MAZDA3 GS

2014 FORD FOCUS SE

UT431230

2012 KIA SOUL 4U

2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

FWD, 2, 73890 kms

FWD, 1.8, 83365 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

15,500

SALE PRICE

23,900*

STK UT307902

SALE PRICE

15,900*

STK UC495335

FWD, 3.6L, V6 22,483 kms

4 door sedan, 2.4L I-4 cyl, 28,800 kms

2014 NISSAN FRONTIER SV

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

UC911892

12,500

NOW $14,998

21,995

15,995

FWD, 2.0 L, AUTO ONLY 17514 kms. UC169583

FWD, 2.0L, AUTO, ONLY 33648 kms. UC297311

2014 FORD FIESTA SE

2005 MAZDA RX-8 GT

AWD -1 local owner, no accident claims, sl premium package includes navigation, panoramic sunroof, 18 inch alloy wheels, blind spot monitor, power liftgate, bose audio system, front and rear side curtain airbags, sport mode transmission, hill descent control, hill start assist, abs brakes, electronic brake force distribution, active engine braking, vehicle dynamic control with traction and stability control, fully inspected and serviced, nissan factory warranty, ut821272

UT566309

SALE PRICE

25,900*

STK UT700084

SALE PRICE

22,900*

STK UT606256

King Cab, 4 door, 4.0L, V-6 cyl

4x4, 3.0L V-6 cyl, 66,211 kms

2013 KIA FORTE 2.0

2012 SUZUKI SX4

NOW $31,998

UC128223

2011 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LTD

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

SUV, 4x4, 3.6, 81,650 kms

FWD, 2.5, 108513 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

29,000

10,980

13,595

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9,995

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SALE PRICE

12,900*

STK UC059256

FWD, Sedan 2.0L I-4 cyl 33.053 kms

SALE PRICE

12,900*

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Hatchback, 2.0L, I-4 cyl

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2004 FORD FOCUS SVT

2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SPORT

awd-1 local owner, 7 passenger, all wheel drive, sport package includes power sunroof, leather interior, alloy wheels, power tailgate and power driver seat, star safety system-smart stop technology, abs brakes, electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability and traction control, toyota certified, ut62723

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2006 HONDA CIVIC EX

Sedan, FWD, 2, 33047 kms

Economical 4 cylinder, one local owner and no accident claims, fully equipped including power driver seat, power group, air, tilt, cruise control, warranty, ut089223

2011 SCION TC HB

2012 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4X4

2013 FORD FOCUS SE

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2012 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM AWD

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2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT

Local vehicle, power windows, locks and mirrors, tilt, cruise control, 6 passenger seating, alloy wheels, roof rack, fully inspected and serviced, west coast warranty, uc385051

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west coast auto group PRE OWNED CLEARANCE SALE 2015 SUPERCHARGED MUSTANG GT

ANY

18,800

14,800

312

44,800

103

14,800

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2014 TOYOTA YARIS LE

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2011 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

NOW $10,998

2010 MAZDA 5

2012 LINCOLN MKT AWD

2013 FORD E-350 XLT SUPER DUTY 12 PASSENGER

258

32,800

215

30,800

MODEL

239

28,800

Only 45,992kms, 3.6L V6 Engine, Aluminum Wheels, Automatic Transmission, Power Group, on the fly 4x4, Clean Local truck. Stock #UT247114 INTERNET $ $ PRICE ONLY ***Biweekly

228

32,800

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20370 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

14,000

7,600

13,995

FWD, 1.5L, AUTO ONLY 42,900 kms. UC171246

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

2014 RAM 1500 SPORT

11,895

FWD # 1.6L, AUTO ONLY 52450 kms. UC399175

SALE PRICE

15,900*

UT352651

STK UC982071

SALE PRICE

32,900

STK UT442781

FWD, 1.6 L, 10,020 kms

5.7L, 2 door, 5,970 kms

2014 DODGE CARAVAN

2014 KIA OPTIMA LX

2014 TOYOTA YARIS LE

2010 MAZDA CX-7 GS

FWD, 2.5, 34556 kms

AWD, 2.3, 93803 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

16,000

17,500

6,995

14,888

2.0L, I4 16V DOHC, MANUAL ONLY 132782 kms. UC107749

HATCHBACK, FWD, 1.5L, AUTO, ONLY 37011 kms. UC012606

2015 MAZDA3 GS

2014 FORD FOCUS SE

UT431230

2012 KIA SOUL 4U

2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

FWD, 2, 73890 kms

FWD, 1.8, 83365 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

15,500

SALE PRICE

23,900*

STK UT307902

SALE PRICE

15,900*

STK UC495335

FWD, 3.6L, V6 22,483 kms

4 door sedan, 2.4L I-4 cyl, 28,800 kms

2014 NISSAN FRONTIER SV

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

UC911892

12,500

NOW $14,998

21,995

15,995

FWD, 2.0 L, AUTO ONLY 17514 kms. UC169583

FWD, 2.0L, AUTO, ONLY 33648 kms. UC297311

2014 FORD FIESTA SE

2005 MAZDA RX-8 GT

UT566309

SALE PRICE

25,900*

STK UT700084

SALE PRICE

22,900*

STK UT606256

King Cab, 4 door, 4.0L, V-6 cyl

4x4, 3.0L V-6 cyl, 66,211 kms

2013 KIA FORTE 2.0

2012 SUZUKI SX4

NOW $31,998

UC128223

2011 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LTD

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

SUV, 4x4, 3.6, 81,650 kms

FWD, 2.5, 108513 kms

INTERNET SALES PRICE $

29,000

10,980

13,595

FWD, 1.6L AUTO ONLY 49773 kms. UC126683

9,995

RWD, 1.3L, AUTO ONLY 122117 kms. UC142264

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19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

SALE PRICE

12,900*

STK UC059256

FWD, Sedan 2.0L I-4 cyl 33.053 kms

SALE PRICE

12,900*

STK UC300149

Hatchback, 2.0L, I-4 cyl

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UC358325

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2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

at West Coast Kia

2015 KIA RIO LX+

2004 FORD FOCUS SVT

2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SPORT

2014 MAZDA MAZDA2 GX CONVENIENCE

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2006 HONDA CIVIC EX

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Economical 4 cylinder, one local owner and no accident claims, fully equipped including power driver seat, power group, air, tilt, cruise control, warranty, ut089223

2011 SCION TC HB

2012 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4X4

2013 FORD FOCUS SE

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2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

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2012 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM AWD

UC376783

NOW $26,888

HOME OF THE GOOD GUYS

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2014 TOYOTA SIENNA

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT

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2015 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

2009 FORD FLEX SEL FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE

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“The spacious open ﬂoor plans, 9-foot ceilings and expansive view windows create a bright, inviting space for living and entertaining.”

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

MUSE – the next big lifestyle inspiration in Delta

use as a verb means to reflect deeply and consider something thoughtfully. As a noun, it refers to a person who is a great source of artistic inspiration. Now, as a property in Delta, MUSE refers to the beautiful 101 condos, four townhouses, and seven commercial opportunities starting at $189,900.

However, one of the most exciting draws to the area transcends beyond what is available outside. “There are affordable options for everyone,” says O’Hare.. Exciting and interesting architecture will pose as a new landmark in the neighbourhood, offering new home opportunities to people who want to stay in the area or make a move to the area.” MUSE offers 18 different floor plans to choose from, sleek and modern interiors, and laminate flooring that offers the warmth of wood. Plus, new homebuyers have the option for a limited time to choose one of two professional

designed color schemes - Ash or Sand. Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with stunning city and mountain views with covered balconies with privacy screens give access to the outdoors year round, and embrace space with layouts that offer plenty of room to grow. “I love the 9ft ceilings and the gorgeous expansive windows,” O’Hare says. “All the homes include parking as well as a deck and/or patio. I love the luxury details in the kitchen including the quartz counters and glass backsplash with the Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package.” All features – from indoor luxuries

to outdoor amenities - contribute to creating a bright, fun, and inviting space that completes the MUSE lifestyle. “We anticipate MUSE to appeal to a wide demographic,” says O’Hare, “young people wanting to stay in the neighbourhood they grew up in, professionals wanting to move up and downsizers wanting to stay close to their friends and family.” With over two decades of home building experience, Bassi Properties is recognized as a reputable homebuilder across the Lower Mainland, O’Hare says.

By Nicolle Hodges

Situated in a vibrant community, homeowners will find themselves with all of life’s necessities right at their doorstep: amenities, attractions, entertainment, and restaurants. Even more, there is a wide range of indoor and outdoor fitness options, including Steve Nash Fitness World, the newly renovated North Delta Recreation Centre, or the nearby Newton Athletic Park for soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball. MUSE even offers its own fitness facility so a good workout is never far from home. For those more inclined to the outdoors, the area encompasses over 1,350 acres of parkland and miles of walking trails and biking routes. “The immediate area is a close-knit community with a number of nearby schools and amenities,” says Sales Manager, MUSE, Karen O’Hare. “It also features excellent shopping, grocery stores and restaurants, easy access to Vancouver and the lower mainland and good transportation.”

Interiors are sleek and modern, beautifully finished, with stunning city and mountain views. Choose from a wide variety of floor plans.

Bassi Properties is driven by the principles of quality, reliability and affordability to ensure the homes they build exceed the standards customers deserve. “There has not been a lot of new home multi family opportunities in the area and MUSE has already attracted huge interest,” she says. “The exciting architecture and finishings as well as the quality construction and design will make MUSE a must-see for any new home buyer.” Muse is located at 9015 120th Street in Delta. For more information visit www.liveatmuse.com

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REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

Adding hardy colour to winter gardens By Brian Minter

e needed the recent rainfalls, but they have taken their toll on many garden annuals and perennials. The latter make great compost, but removing them will leave your garden looking rather bare. Hardy winter colour, set out now, will add new life and provide much needed interest to your winterscape. Strategically planting winter colour in groups, contrasting blocks of bright colours, like yellow, with more pastel shades creates the most vibrant effect. Centre groupings of the new spreading ‘wave’ varieties of pansies with the many unique colours of evergreen carex grasses and add colourful conifers, winter heathers and evergreen perennials, like euphorbias, for winter containers and plantings that come alive now and last through to April. • Fall bulbs: It is still the ideal time to plant fall bulbs. Plant them in well-drained soil at a depth of three times the diameter of the bulb. Plant bulbs in groupings for the most ‘pop’. With proper planning, you can time your bulbs to bloom in sequence from January through June. I’m a big fan of botanical or species bulbs that naturalize easily and come back each year with an even more impressive display. Make sure you have at least a few giant alliums for a great summer show in June. • Lifting bulbs: It’s the last call for lifting and protecting summer bulbs. Gladiola corms and begonia tubers should have been lifted by now, and they must be kept warm at about 15 degrees C. It is also the time to lift dahlia and canna tubers. Make sure you dry them thoroughly then dust them with sulphur powder. Keep them from frost, and store them cool 5-10 degrees C. • Vegetable gardens: Many late

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vegetables can stay in the garden for winter harvesting. These include turnips, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard and the new series of winter vegetables. If you do not have proper vegetable storage, you can place a thick mulch of bark over your root crops and leave them in the ground as long as possible. If we get some severe cold, cover your vegetables with N-Sulate cloth – it will make a 10 degrees C difference. • Compost: Fall is a great time to add existing compost to your garden, and there is still time to plant Garden Rejuvenation Mix

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can prevent many disease problems. To prevent moss from taking over your lawn, maintain a high level of nutrients by applying a controlled slow-release, high nitrogen fertilizer and by applying prilled lime at the rate of 10 kilograms per 2,000 square feet to prevent acidic soil. It is too late now to seed new lawns, but aerating and sanding existing lawns now would sure make a huge difference. • Trees and shrubs: Now is the best time to plant most evergreens, fruit trees and shade trees. They are becoming dormant and, once

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for invaluable green manure in the spring. Speaking of compost, make sure you take full advantage of all the leaves, old annuals and vegetable stems by composting them over the winter. You might also wish to add more fine fir or hemlock bark mulch or sawdust to your vegetable garden to improve the drainage next year. Applying lime is important now too, except of course where you are going to grow potatoes. • Lawns: Cut your lawns quite low 4.5 to six centimetres one more time to allow more air circulation in and around the root systems. This

planted, they will immediately form new roots. By spring, they will have well established root systems. Some points to remember: The quality of the soil in which you plant your new trees will determine how well your trees grow. Work in plenty of fine bark mulch to open up and provide good drainage in our heavy clay soils. If your trees are in burlap sacks, you should leave the sack on the rootball – it’s holding all those roots together! Bare root trees can be safely planted now. They will make new roots, getting them off to a great start come spring. If you use a liquid starter, your trees will get a faster start. Evergreen hedges, planted now, will provide a good windbreak for cold winter winds, thereby helping to keep your fuel bill down a little. Hedges will also give you privacy and at the same time, beautify your home. So all things considered, an evergreen hedge is an excellent investment. Many fall-flowering trees and shrubs can be planted now to provide winter beauty. These include viburnum ‘Pink Dawn’, autumnflowering cherries, Chinese witch hazel, ornamental grasses, jasmine and the many varieties of berried plants to name just a few. It is critical that you begin organic dormant spraying with ‘Green Earth Lime Sulphur’ and ‘Horticultural Oil’ in mid-November to control moss, algae, insects and diseases that overwinter on your trees. We are now entering a new season, and it is so nice to have our lawns and gardens in shape for the coolest and wettest time of the year. The addition of winter colour is a pure bonus – one you will appreciate more and more as winter progresses.

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Ringrose barrels through the competition Young rider picks up four wins in two weeks to qualify for 2016 Worlds B y T i m Fi t z g e r a l d sports@mapleridgenews.com

o sooner does Shae-Lynn Ringrose put her books down after school than the 16-yearold heads straight to her room to grab a change of clothes. Facebook and Instagram may have the teenage market cornered, but for the Westview secondary student, her obsession isn’t pointing the camera inward, looking for the approval of a network of so-called friends. She’s not changing to impress her friends. She’s changing so she can play in the mud. Her obsession has four legs and a stride built for speed. Just around the corner of her home near Webster’s Corners in northeast Maple Ridge, Shae-Lynn wastes no time making her way to the farm located just five minutes from her house. That’s where ShaeLynn’s friend is literally chomping at the bit, waiting for her arrival. For the past three years, Shae-Lynn and her 12-year-old horse Annika have been barrel racing throughout the Lower Mainland. This fall, the two have put the barrel racing world on notice, that this is much more than a weekend hobby. On Sept. 20, Shae-Lynn trotted out of Langley, winning three buckles at the National Barrel Horse Association finals. Most noticeably, she was crowned, or buckled, as youth champion. The distinction not only comes with the fancy hardware, it qualifies the two to compete in the NBHA World finals in Georgia in October 2016. One week later, she backed up her impressive showing in Langley by winning the Canadian Barrel Racing Association youth championship in Chilliwack, taking home a new saddle to go with her trio of belt buckles. For Shae-Lynn, the sudden rise in success this fall caught her a little by surprise. But her mother Sandi believes a big part of their success is the a bond between her Shae-Lynn and Annika. Success in barrel racing depends heavily on both the rider and horse being in sync with each other, said Sandi. She said there’s a bond between the two that seems to mirror each other’s personalities “Outside the ring, both Shae-Lynn and Annika have a calm demeanour. Neither seem easily rattled,” said Sandi, “They’re real warm, gentle approach in how they treat each other.” But the second they get close to the starting gate, a light switches and the gentle personalties of both the rider and the horse give way to the competitor itching to start, said Sandi. Shae-Lynn happily agrees. “I just love the adrenaline,” said Shae-Lynn. “Once she see’s that alley she starts to pick up and get excited. I can feel her heart rate racing. Then my adrenaline starts to go. It’s just me and the horse. People will be yelling out you from the outside, but I can’t hear it. It’s just me and Annika at that point.”

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Shae-Lynn Ringrose had three wins at the National Barrel Horse Association championships in Langley in September and qualified for the world championships in Georgia, October 2016. A week later, she won the Canadian Barrel Horse Association youth championship in Chilliwack. For Sandi, she said her daughter’s attitude also helps the two succeed. Win or lose, no matter the outcome, she said She-Lynn always has high praise for Annika. “She never blames the horse. She owns her mistakes,” said Sandi. For Shae-Lynn, the focus now is on the future. She Once she graduates, the goal is to turn pro and add a few more belt buckles to her collection. There’s one she specifically has her eye on ever. “I loved to watch the Calgary Stampede,” said ShaeLynn, who starting riding when she was five and moved into show jumping a few years later, But she knows the competition is tough. Of the 20 riders invited to this year’s event, only one was a Canadian. Cost is also an issue. For Shae-Lynn to compete at the worlds, there’s the hefty $5,000 cost of either shipping Annika while she and her family fly down or they spend three weeks driving the 9,000-kilometre round trip. But those are questions for another day. On a cloudy October afternoon, Shae-Lynn is quite content living in the moment. “I just love to ride.”

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Adriana Wardrope of the MRSS Ramblers spikes a return against Meadowridge during playoff action on Wednesday.

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The Maple Ridge Ramblers are off to the Fraser Valley junior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; championships next week after sweeping a pair of playoff games on their home court. The Ramblers knocked off the Thomas Haney Thunder two straight sets, winning 25-23 and 25-17. Ramblersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach Leanne

Collyer said the team played really well together and she was very proud of the overall performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tamar Bil and Adriana Wardrope were strong in their power attacks,â&#x20AC;? said Collyer. The Ramblers opened the semi finals with 2-0 set win over the Meadowridge Gryphons, winning 25-9 in the first game, then 25-15 to move on. Thomas Haney

wound up in the finals after dispatching a resilient Garabaldi Rebels squad, 25-21 and 25-17. The MRSS Ramblers will have to wait until Sunday to find out their seeding for the tournament, said Collyer. In the battle for third and fourth place in the district, Meadowridge came out on top, knocking off Garabaldi in two straight sets, 25-17 and 25-18

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Vancityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Angel Tree Event Thiss Christmas Season. The Maple Ridge Community Branch staff and members take year round pleasure in working towards the annual Angel Tree Event each Christmas season. Throughout the year, with our little Angels in mind, we welcome donations of books that are put on a table nestled beside our member queue. Members and staff alike can peruse the selection and purchase by donation; Each year we manage to raise over $2500 and all proceeds are directed to our Angel Tree Program. Come November each year, the branch works in partnership with Cythera Transition House Society, a local society that provides services to abused women and children. In recent years we have added Ridge Meadows Infant Development Program and the Supported Child Development Program as partners as well. They provide the branch with protected information on families that could use a helping hand. Each child in need is assigned an angel, their wish list is put on the back, and it is hung on a tree in our lobby. Members and Staff then sponsor an â&#x20AC;&#x153;angelâ&#x20AC;? by fulfilling their needs and wishes on the list. The funds from our book sale go towards filling wishes and buying gift certificates for the families from Superstore to buy items they may need. The items are returned to the branch for wrapping by volunteers from Vancity and our Partners. Cythera staff later deliver the gifts, in time for the holidays. Whether it is gift certificates for food for the families, or clothing for the children, families are being assisted in a time of need. Since its inception,9 years ago, the Angel Tree Program has supported 461 children in our community, by both filling wishes and by providing gift certificates to each family for food. Our program impacts our community environmentally and socially. We are providing an outlet to recycle and reuse books, with proceeds going towards our social program. The social program helps 3 local non-profit societies provide additional assistance to those they have in their care.

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Around the bend Jaeden Dumont of the Pitt Meadows Marauders boots a ball past an Aldergrove defender in the opening round of the playoffs Tuesday. The Marauders lost 2-1, handing them their first loss of the season and putting them on the brink of elimination.

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Ed Desjardinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink curled to a 9-6 upset victory over the firstplace Bob Goodin team during Haney Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curling action at Golden Ears Curling Club Wednesday. The win was good enough to

move Desjardinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink into third place overall in league standings. Behind some superb play by lead Dave Tebbutt, second Ed Belsey and third David Christensen, Desjardins scored three in the final end to break a 6-6 deadlock. Eric Hollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink remained tied with Goodin with an easy win

over Tom Littleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink of Max Albrechtsen, Jack Flottorp and Stan Melanson. Other action saw Dutchie Kleisterleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink of Rudy Baird, Kent Skene and Roland Hill score a last-end 6-5 victory over Gary Sawatsky. Along with third Laverne Hautz, second Curt Slater and lead John Jacobs, Sawatsky led 5-4, but came up short as Kleisterlee stole two for the victory.

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Paula Jane (nee MacNearney) November 14th, 1928 – October 24th, 2015 Paula Fry (nee MacNearney) passed away peacefully after a ten year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her husband, Gerald, and her siblings Ed, Doug, Jan, Lynne and Alice. She is survived by her brother Eric; her children; Leigh Ann (Ted) Higgins, Janis Fry & Alan (Pamela) Fry, as well as her grandchildren Troy (Samantha), Heather, Tiggy, Alexi, Emma and Kathleen. Born in Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia, she graduated from Acadia University in 1952 with a degree in home econom-

ics. She married the love of her life, Gerald Fry of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Eventually moving to British Columbia, they became long term residents of Maple Ridge. She taught home economics at Point Grey Secondary in Vancouver, and Westview, Maple Ridge and Garibaldi Secondaries, as well as elementary education at Hammond and Eric Langton schools in the Maple Ridge area. She was a true survivor, overcoming tuberculosis in her late teens and early twenties in the Halifax Sanatorium and breast cancer in her thirties. Her friends, family and neighbours knew her as someone who was there for them and their children, someone who was loathe to judge and quick to help. She loved to beachcomb, ski, swim, entertain guests and travel to Eastern Canada or Florida to spend time with her extended family. She will be greatly missed.

There will be a private family memorial for Paula. The family would like to thank the staff of Baillie House for their unfailing kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to cancer or Alzheimer’s research on her behalf would be appreciated. Condolences, memories or pictures can be given at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Due to her compassion and love of people, she will be missed by those who knew her. A private graveside gathering will be held at a later date

HUNT Shirley Eileen (nee Ardiel) Born May 20, 1927 Fittingly, Shirley chose to leave us at 12:30 on October 28, 2015, which, sadly but serendipitously, turned out to be our final “Wednesday Lunch” together. She was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 61 years Earle Howard Hunt, her sister Edith, brothers Len and Doug, brother’s-inlaw Ken and Pete, and son-in-law Mike. She is survived by her sistersin-law Mable, Muriel, and Ena and many nieces and nephews. Shirley will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her 6 children: Eileen (Pierce), Roy, Gail (Doug), Leslie (Len), Barry, and Jim (Shannon). Sharing a special place in her heart are Wayne, Jo Ann, Debie, Jill, Cheryl, Beth, and Jenn. She was a cherished Grandmother to Sandi, Sherri (Richard), Dan, Lance (Rachel), Trista (Dan), Devin (Sylvia), Lisa, Christina (Jason), Paul (Heather), Joel (Janelle), Becky (Phil), Taylor, Craig (Haley), Brendan, Blair and honorary granddaughter Laura (Dennis). Her great-grandchildren will remember her as warm & supportive and an incredible baker of cakes, cookies & butter tarts: Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Ellie, Megan, Sebastian, Zachary, Garrett, Gabrielle, Alex, Kaitlyn, Scarlett, Annika, Malcolm, and Preston. Mom loved us all unconditionally and was our greatest cheerleader. She relished word games and books and never tired of a lively discussion on a wide variety of topics. She especially enjoyed the Ladies’ Teas and Sunday coffee meetings with her good friends at the Senior’s

Centre. Her fondest memories were of the many winters she spent in Maui with Dad and the friends they made. We would like to thank Dr. Lim and Sally for their kind, long term care, the doctors and nurses who took time with her, and Leanne Bailey, her RMH roommate who did so much for us as a family during Mom’s stay at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Mom’s friend, Joyce Herrod has been a constant support, which is much appreciated. Mom did not want a fuss, so the family bid a private farewell at the Whonnock Cemetery on November 2nd, and we thank Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel for their guidance. Shirley is to be remembered at a Memorial gathering/celebration in May, 2016 which will be announced at a later date. “ Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag and Smile, Smile, Smile” Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 131

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Personal Care Aide

CHRISTMAS CORNER

The Scrapper

Hammond Elementary

CRAFT SALE

Christmas Bazaar

Sat, Nov. 21st, 10am-3pm

Haney Pioneer Village Co-op

11520 203rd St. Maple Ridge Drive west to access parking lot.

230th St. & Dewdney Sat Nov 7th, 10am - 3pm

Pitt Meadows

Mission Arts Council presents our 34th Annual

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

Tables Still Available $25. hammondpac@hotmail.com

Heritage Park / Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission

$2 Raffle Tickets for a Signed Henrik Sedin Jersey

Saturday Nov 7, 10am - 5pm Sunday Nov 8, 10am - 4pm

*SANTA PHOTOS *BAKE SALE *RAFFLE BASKETS

OVER 100 VENDORS Family Admission by minimum $1 donation. RAFFLE â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 50/50 Order your Poinsettias! Food on site â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Live Entertainment

Meadow Highlands Mobile Home Co-op Craft & Bake Sale

Concession Home Businesses Local Crafters Scholastic Book Fair

Saturday, Nov 7th, 9am-3pm Rain or Shine

Ponderosa Blvd. (off Hammond Rd)

Disabled adult male living in Maple Ridge requires assistance with personal care for daily routine such as dressing, bathing, washroom care, feeding, meal prep, housekeeping. Transfers with lift. Full days available No experience needed, willing to train. Must live close to Maple Ridge. Please email resume to;

hr@ifrcsociety.org

134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COOKS; Hamada Japanese Rest. in Maple Ridge. F/T (Hot & Cold) 3-5 years experience. $18-$24/hour 604-467-5326

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

CLEANERS

Light Duty and Heavy Duty Cleaners required for Ultra Tech Cleaning Systems

Must have experience. Good pay.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Apply in person btwn 1-3pm or email: 201-1420 Adanac St., Vancouver info@utcs.com

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

115

EDUCATION

124

FARM WORKERS

130

HELP WANTED 139

.www.coverallbc.com

General Farm Workers Golden Eagle Farms is looking for seasonal general farm workers available between February October 2016. Duties include weeding, preparing land for planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, irrigating and harvesting crops, pipe and drainage repair, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. No education or previous work experience required. Pay is $10.49/hour at 40+ hours per week.

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Experienced Class 1 drivers, FT/PT needed for Calif/Az runs of Produce. Must have good abstract & resume. Rate .45/.49Â˘ a mile + benefits. Start Immed. Call Bill 1-604539-1700 between 8-5.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

not just intervention.

Pharmacy Assistant

Position starting ASAP

For further information please refer to our website at:

HELP WANTED

BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

East Maple Ridge

www.comservice.bc.ca

Please forward resume to: jleginus@ comservice.bc.ca Application Deadline November 13, 2015

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/OFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

We are currently seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant for our Save-On-Foods Pharmacy located in East Maple Ridge. You must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years' dispensary experience. Qualified candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Kroll computer experience is an asset.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Apply in person with resume; WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS

9393 287th Street Maple Ridge, BC $$EARN extra money for Xmas $$ Seeking mature individuals with car or small truck to deliver the new Coquitlam YP/Telus phone books door to door in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. Can start immediately. All monies paid by direct deposit call 604356-9324

RYAN JEWELLERS Valley Fair Mall in Maple Ridge.

156

SALES

LONDON Drugs Maple Ridge is looking to hire an Insurance Specialist. Employee must be available Monday-Sunday,28-32 hours per week. Must have level I, II or III general insurance license.Email resume at careers@londondrugs.com

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL Haney Builders Supplies

NOW HIRING F/T Delivery Driver/ Crane Operator

Value. Flexibility. Economy. Performance. Price 130

HELP WANTED

Class 1 or 3 licence with a clean drivers abstract. Must have a min of 2 yrs exp. and a crane ticket. Email your resume to: alex@haneybuilders.com or drop off your resume in person

130

HELP WANTED

Immediate Openings:

RAMP SERVICES AGENT

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation. Please send resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com

For more information, visit saveonfoods.com . Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee BeneďŹ ts. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

PLUMBERS

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

About Us: Swissport Canada Inc. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. Job Responsibilities: Ĺ&#x2DC; /RDG DQG XQORDG SDVVHQJHU OXJJDJH DQG FDUJR Ĺ&#x2DC; 'ULYH DQG RU RSHUDWH JURXQG VXSSRUW HTXLSPHQW Ĺ&#x2DC; 2WKHU GXWLHV DV DVVLJQHG 4XDOLĹľFDWLRQV DQG &RPSHWHQFLHV Ĺ&#x2DC; +ROG DQG PDLQWDLQ D YDOLG % & GULYHUV OLFHQVH DQG DELOLW\ WR REWDLQ DQG PDLQWDLQ D <95 ' $ OLFHQVH Ĺ&#x2DC; 0XVW EH DEOH WR ZRUN LQ LQFOHPHQW ZHDWKHU Ĺ&#x2DC; )OH[LEOH WR ZRUN RQ YDULRXV VKLIWV GD\V HYHQLQJ QLJKWV ZHHNHQGV DQG KROLGD\V

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Ĺ&#x2DC; 0HHW 7UDQVSRUW &DQDGD UHTXLUHPHQWV VWLSXODWHG LQ WKH $LUSRUW 5HVWULFWHG $UHD $FFHVV &OHDUDQFH 3URJUDP Please send resume: yvrhr@swissport.com or Fax: 604.207.9941 or apply online: www.swissport.com

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Journeyman & Apprentices (2nd, 3 rd & 4 th Year) Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

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

236

JEWELLERY

Needs experienced shingle sawyers & shingle packers. These are F/T positions with excellent wage and benefit packages. Qualified applicants can apply in person at:

FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

RETAIL

SALES CLERKS P/T

A reason to choose

We provide a very professional pharmacy practice environment and are committed to: O challenging and growing our staff O caring for people O supporting healthy living for our shoppers and patients O innovation O investing in our future. Join the Overwaitea Food Group and make your career prescription complete!

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

182

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES RECEPTIONIST The Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital is growing and we are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic receptionist to join our dynamic team. Veterinary experience is preferred but not mandatory for the right candidate. The position can be full time or part time with hours to be determined. Please submit your resume & cover letter to mapleridgevet@yahoo.ca Attn: Suzanne. We thank everyone for their interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

Overwaitea Food Group, a Canadian-owned company and one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading food and consumer-goods retailers, operates more than 110 pharmacies in BC and Alberta under the banners of Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Cooper's Foods, Urban Fare and Overwaitea Pharmacy.

Please contact us for more info, or submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ, in confidence, to: Kevin Liew, Pharmacy Manager, Save on Foods Pharmacy #935, 22703 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V5. F: 604-466-8266 or E: pharmacyemployment@owfg.com.

Program Position Housekeeper (part-time)

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada

Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

prevention,

Program Name Seniors Outreach & Home Support

This position is open to male and female applicants. This position requires Union membership.

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Well-being is about

PART-TIME CDA WANTED in Maple Ridge. 3-4 days per week Some Evenings & Saturdays. Call Susan: (604) 327-6225

Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183, Attention to SAWP Coordinator

130

MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Steel Fabricators

â&#x20AC;˘ 4+ years of fabrication exp. â&#x20AC;˘ Read & understand blue prints, shop drawings & manufacture parts. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong mechanical aptitude / installation knowledge.

We Offer BeneďŹ t Packages & A RSP Program! E-mail resume: tammy@ silhouettesteel.com

130

HELP WANTED

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

House Cleaning Team * Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

604- 467- 1118

130

HELP WANTED

Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000005 - 118 Ave, Meadowlark Dr, Whippoorwill Ave 40000010 - 117B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Glenhurst St. 40000049 - 24401-24624 Kimola Dr. 40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40100103 - 22488 116 Ave (Townhomes) 40100118 - 21960 River Rd.(Townhomes) 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40100124 - 229 St, Cliff Ave, Fuller Ave, Gee St. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres. 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 216 St Evans St, Manor Ave. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray St. 40210225 - 121 Ave, 227 St, Brown Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Edge St, Fraser St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40310313 - 119 Ave, 210 St, 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 115 Ave, 205 St, Barclay St, Latvalia Ln, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, WestÂżeld Ave.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011026 - FairÂżeld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave.

Circulation

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CONCRETE & PLACING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Den’s GarDENing Services

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

604.465.2944

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

338

PLUMBING

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

257

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

DRYWALL

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

260

317

LOW RATES 604-617-1774 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

281

GARDENING

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg.

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Lic’d, WCB, Member of BBB Seniors Disc. Free Estitmates

320

MOVING & STORAGE

Call (604)763-8795 Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

372

on re-painting or

~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

374

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured

3 rooms $299

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$25 Off with this Ad

Jerry, 604-500-2163

PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations TONY’’S PAINTING

CEDAR HOGFUEL SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197

Professional DRYWALL & TAPING All Textures. Big / Small Projects. Call: 604-970-1285

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Free Estimates

. Lawns N More. Residential, Commercial, Strata, Free Est. Property mgmt, repairs, snow removal, Christmas light hanging, etc. 604-202-1956, www.lawnsnmore.ca Res. Comm. Strata. 604-202-1956 www.lawnsnmore.ca

#1 Cash Buyer

563

Call Sunny,778-893-1786 .Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More. GREAT RIVER VIEW!

Ofﬁce: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE Ridge West, rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, ns/np, $1600, now, refs, 604-496-2718

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Sutton Group 1st West Realty 604-463-3000

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share, all utils incl. Near amens & WCE. $500/mo. 778-689-8424

749

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed. Ns/Np $900/mo +utils. Call 604-377-8135.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

20% discount

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

FURNITURE

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Fencing

22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

548

Polo Club Apartments

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Single Items to Entire Households

Lawn Care

Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

FREE FIREWOOD - U PICK UP (604)999-2454

and Hydro

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Call 604-575-5555

Free Estimate 20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

FUEL

604 - 720 - 2009

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Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

287

SUNDECKS

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

Gardening

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

• • •

2 coats any colour

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing

meadowslandscapesupply.com

TOPSOIL

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Queen Anne Apts. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

706

Great Location

www.paintspecial.com

LANDSCAPING

Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. No pets.

$865/mo & $965/mo

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803

Glenwood Manor Apartments

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrms available

$45/Hr

604-537-4140

706

MAPLE RIDGE

www.affordablemoversbc.com

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

RENTALS

604-466-5799

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

EAGLE TILE

300

GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.) Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes). Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed). Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

AFFORDABLE MOVING

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

mygardenerlandscaping.ca

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

604-465-1311

Call 604-319-1993

HOME REPAIRS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665

RENTALS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BOXER PUPS flashy fawn males. 1 white F, 1 white male. Vet ✓ CKC reg’d. 604-794-3786 afternoons/eves

Meadows Landscape Supply

chucksrenos@hotmail.com

288

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each. Call 604-751-0191

$59.00 Per Ton

Paint in house, paint 1 small bdrm free

FALL Clean-ups, Power Washing, Paving / Retaining Walls, Mini Excavating & Bobcat work. Artiﬁcial Turf Installation Landscape Design / Installation & Maint. Over 25 yrs exp.

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

Drywall & Painting, Int/Ext Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Fence Building & Repair Kitchen & Bathroon Reno’s, Tiling & Flooring Installs Res/Comm, Apt Buildings

Call Matt 604-465-5566 www.proworkshg.com

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

TEACUP YORKIE / CHIHUAHUA Male, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go! $650 obo. 604-381-2151.

CHUCKS RENOVATION

HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

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

Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com

ELECTRICAL

627

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

PETS

D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

T/ROCK MASONRY LTD Cultured Stone, Natural Stone, Block & Fireplaces. 20 Yrs Exp. Tim 778-889-3956

477

REAL ESTATE

Pay-Less Pro Painting

Landscaping, Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topsoil, Gravel. Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. FIREWOOD FOR SALE **Don’t FALL Behind**

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

PETS

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

MAPLE RIDGE - 3 bdrm bsmt suite, n/s, n/p. $975/mo. Avail. Jan. 1st. 604-401-2333 or (778)991-0615 MAPLE RIDGE - Thornhill area. lrg. 3 bdrm. 2 Full bath, on acreage. Lots of storage. Full tile throughout. Pri. entry & prkg. $1550/mo. incls. WIFI, laundry & hydro N/S. Sm. pet okay. Avail. Dec. 1 / 604.816.0849

752

TRANSPORTATION 845

OFFICE/RETAIL

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

604-575-5555 Used.ca

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604-464-3550

741

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

1 bdrm suite - $775 2 bdrm corner suite - $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

SUITES, LOWER

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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MEN’S HI-VIS WATERPROOF/ BREATHABLE WORKWEAR LINED WITH T-MAX® HI-VIS SAFETY

LINED PARKA

LINER ONLY HIGH-VISIBILITY SIDE FACING OUT/SLEEVES ON

LINER ONLY HIGH-VISIBILITY SIDE FACING OUT/SLEEVES OFF

• Insulated with 250-gram T-MAX® INSULATION for warmth without bulk. • Detachable threepiece peaked hood for improved fit.

• CSA-compliant, 3M™ Scotchlite reflective material helps keep you visible on the jobsite. MEETS CSA Z96-09 CLASS 1, LEVEL 2. • Also in navy. S–XL. Oversizes 2XL–5XL. A. Lined 7-in-1 Coat Our Reg. 329.99†

SALE 247.49†

1 SHELL AND T-MAX® LINER TOGETHER/ LINER SLEEVES ON HYPER-DRI® HD3

B. Lined Parka Our Reg. 199.99†

SALE 149.99† LINER ONLY, FLEECE SIDE FACING OUT/SLEEVES ON

C. Lined Cargo Overalls Our Reg. 174.99†

LINER ONLY, FLEECE SIDE FACING OUT/SLEEVES OFF

SALE 131.24†

OVERALLS

• 250-gram T-MAX® INSULATION below the waist/125gram T-MAX® in front and back bib. • Heavy-duty, adjustable suspenders with quick-release buckles. • Expandable cargo pockets on legs with Velcro-close.

• Rugged, 300-denier trilobal ripstop-polyester fabric provides superior tear resistance and is 100% waterproof/breathable. • Remains flexible in cold and wet conditions.

7-IN-I VERSATILITY • Wear the jacket or T-MAX® liner alone or in five other combinations.

SHELL ONLY

SHELL AND INSULATED LINER/SLEEVES OFF

SAVE 25%

DAKOTA® SCORPION WORKBOOTS WITH QUAD COMFORT®

MEN’S DUNLOP® PUROFORT THERMO OIL RIG BOOTS

Sizes 7–11, 12, 13 • CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate and ESR. • High-performance T-MAX® — our lightest, warmest insulation. • TARANTULA ANTISLIP™ rubber outsole is engineered to help prevent slips and falls. • DURATOE® rubber toe cap for added durability.

Full sizes 8-11, 13 • CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate and ESR. Our After-sale 239.99

SALE 209.99

A. 8“ Workboots Our Reg. 189.99

SALE 159.99 B. 6“ Workboots Our Reg. 169.99

SALE 139.99

QUAD COMFORT® A minimum of four components provide superior comfort, support and shock absorption.

SAVE $ 30

• Warm, Light & Durable. • Thermo+ extreme coldweather lining • Polyurethane outsole.

SAVE $ 30

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