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Pitt Meadows keeps tax increase down Slashes proposed rate by 20 per cent, to 3.93 by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter Pitt Meadows council slashed a proposed tax increase by 20 per cent Thursday after spending four hours slicing and dicing the budget for 2012. The proposed 4.75-per-cent increase in general taxes was reduced to 3.93 per cent, which means the av-

erage homeowner, with a property valued at $381,400, will see a tax bill spike of around $91 next year, instead of $131. Council used part of the surplus generated last year to offWalters set the increase, choosing to put around $100,000 less into the city’s reserve fund.

Three quarters of a per cent from the overall increase will go towards savings for possible capital projects, including a potential overpass on Lougheed Highway at Harris Road and an indoor swimming pool. While door-knocking during November’s election campaign, Mayor Deb Walters and her councillors were repeatedly told a tax increase next year wasn’t welcome. “Our goal was to ensure we do as much as we possibly could with minimal financial burden on our residents,” said Walters. See Taxes, p5

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Local Jews connect for Hanukkah S tor y by Rober t Mangelsdor f

hristmas can be a lonely time for the Jewish community in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Inundated by a culture not their own, it can be a struggle to retain their own customs.

While census data puts the number of Jews in the Fraser Valley at close to 30,000, there are only 500 or so in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. With the closest synagogue located in Coquitlam, it can be difficult for Jewish families to connect with each other. Emily Tepper, a Maple Ridge mother of three, has helped to found a group for Jewish children living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, allowing them to get together and connect and learn about their culture, their religion, and their history. The group includes about a half dozen Jewish families stretching from Pitt Meadows to Whonnock. The group is a way for the children to learn a bit of Hebrew, and to experience their culture, says Tepper. “It can be difficult, especially this time of year,” she says. This month the group celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. But with more than half the families involved being interfaith families, the celebrations often focus on the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, rather than religion. “A lot of Jews aren’t necessarily religious,” explains Tepper. “Most of us are culturally or spiritually Jewish.”

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Emily Tepper, a Maple Ridge mother of three, has helped to found a group for Jewish children living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

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Tepper grew up in Dawson Creek, where her’s was one of the only Jewish families in town. As a result, many of the children Tepper grew up with were ignorant of her culture. “I remember wearing a star of David to school,” she says, “and one of the kids thought that it was a pentagram and that I worshipped Satan.” Tepper’s mother always told her and her two brothers that it was a good deed for them to explain their faith and their culture to others. “Living in Maple Ridge, we have to be ambassadors,” she says. Because Hanukkah (Dec. 20-27) lands in the same month as Christmas, it’s often

assumed that it too is the most significant holiday of the year for the Jewish religion, but that is not so. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which usually occur in September or October, are by far the most important holidays, says Tepper. When Tepper visited Israel in her teens, she was surprised to find that Hanukkah was hardly celebrated at all.

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waste – mandated by Metro Vancouver. Council heard that Pitt Meadows residents support a move to the curbside collection and were able to find a way to implement the service for less than $26 per household a year. The transition will be softened by using the money from the city’s tax rate stabilization fund for the first two years. “This is a service our citizens expect and it fits well with what we want to do long term to reduce our carbon footprint and remain a green commu-

nity,” said Walters “We know that there are going to be more issues requiring our fiscal attention like increased traffic and demand for services but we must strike a balance, largely through a diversified tax base, between meeting those needs and planning and protecting the interests of the community well into the future.” The farm market will continue to receive money from the city next through a fee for service agreement, but it will be $5,000, or $1,000 less than

Generators ditched at GE park staff reporter Golden Ears Park will be diesel-free thanks to $1-million electrical upgrade. A new, buried hydroelectric cable replaces ﬁve noisy diesel generators with a clean-energy solution that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, eliminating the use of 30,000 litres of diesel fuel per year and about $40,000 in fuel and maintenance costs each

year. The park’s electrical system was upgraded in the day-use area at Golden Ears and introduced to the campground, which offers 409 vehicleaccessible sites. The old diesel generators were unreliable, says the parks general manager, Stu Burgess. “It will be nice not to have to cross our ﬁngers every time we turn them on,” he said. “Now we can just ﬂip a switch.”

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THE NEWS/opinion News Views

Bargaining can work While all the sound and fury over education bargaining in the past four months has come from the B.C. Teachers Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, some real and substantive bargaining has been taking place. Unfortunately, it doesn’t involve the teachers. The BCPSEA has quietly concluded an agreement in principle with representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other unions representing support staff in the K-12 public education system. The agreement, announced last week, is not a ﬁnal contract, but rather an overarching framework which will apply if school districts can come to an agreement with their local unions by Feb. 29. The agreement in principle calls for no wage increases from 2010 to 2012, but does have a wage reopener clause, should provincial guidelines calling for a “net zero” result from contracts change. It does include some additional money, notably $7.5 million annually for preparation time for educational assistants, and $550,000 for a support staff education and adjustment committee. CUPE has not been beating the political drums against the provincial government over education funding, as has the BCTF. Rather, it has worked diligently with the employers’ representative to come up with a realistic contract that calls for no concessions. At the same time, it recognizes that the taxpayers’ ability to pay more has all but run out. Nor has it brought in moves designed to put pressure on parents, administrators and school districts, such as refusing to do report cards or formally meet with parents to discuss student progress, as the BCTF has. The BCTF has legitimate issues about class size and composition, and how to resolve a lawsuit it won over past changes to its contract. It is unfortunate that BCTF negotiators have spent so much time posturing in public and relatively little time actually negotiating. It is also unfortunate that the teachers’ union has not modiﬁed its demand for hundreds of millions in extra education funding. The BCTF needs to bargain constructively, as the support staff unions have. The education system should be functioning fully, in order to carry out its mandate of developing today’s children into tomorrow’s responsible adults. –Black Press

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Premier Clark on her political year VICTORIA – I recently sat down with Premier Christy Clark for a year-end interview to talk about her eventful first year back in politics. Here are excerpts from that discussion: TF: People in general are a bit B.C. Views cynical about the Tom Fletcher treaty process. You could say that about Sophie Pierre [former Ktunaxa chief and chair of the independent B.C. Treaty Commission]. In her report this year she talked about the mounting debt from 20 years of negotiations and basically gave an ultimatum to fix it or shut it down. Do you see the commission continuing as it is, or do you see some changes ahead? PCC: We’re not planning any significant changes to it. We are starting to see, just now, the fruits of all the work from the ministry and from the government and from the treaty commission. And that’s all starting to move pretty quickly. The Taku River Tlinglit economic agreement [mining development and protected areas in the Atlin area], there are a number of these agreements that are starting to flow out, and it’s been a long, slow, frustrating process. So now is the wrong time to walk away from the process, because there’s been 20 years of work invested in this,

and we’re finally starting to see the fruits of it. TF: A related subject is the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline. There’s a lot of aboriginal opposition to that. The federal Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver, not too long ago called this a “nation building project.” It certainly fits with your jobs strategy. Do you support the concept of the pipeline? PCC: First of all, we are foursquare behind the concept and soon to be reality of the liquefied natural gas pipelines, which would take B.C. gas and get it to the port at Kitimat. There is pretty much unanimous First Nations support along the way, community support, through the environmental approval process, it’s all working.

“The Enbridge proposal is far from that. Being able to get triple the price for Canadian oil would be a big benefit for Canada overall ... ” Premier Christy Clark

The Enbridge proposal is far from that. Being able to get triple the price for Canadian oil would be a big beneﬁt for Canada overall. But the project is one where we have to examine both the costs and beneﬁts.

That’s why it’s in the environmental approval process. This is the ﬁrst of its kind, so I think we have to get a good look at it, and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead. TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working, and will we see changes in the years to come? PCC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think anecdotally we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which where we are right now in North America. ••• The interview also touched on Clark’s efforts to ease the pain of getting rid of the HST, and other issues. You can ﬁnd the full text on this newspaper’s website (mapleridgenews.com) by pointing to the News tab and clicking on B.C. News.

This week’s question: Do you support a 5.6% tax increase for Maple Ridge? @ Online poll: cast your vote at www.mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca)

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THE NEWS/letters Bike licenses better idea than bike lanes EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Another tax hike for Maple Ridge (The News, Dec. 14). As I voted for most of the present council members, I have the right to tell you the proposed budget really annoys me. Only 5.6 per cent increase, they say, forgetting it is compounded over many years of increases, making it a totally an excessive amount. I see a line item for hundreds of thousands for bike lanes, on Lougheed Highway, yet. Who for? Not those sunglass wearing scruffs wheeling about on ‘borrowed’ bikes looking in parked cars and backyards for other things to borrow. These same riders who dart in and out of trafﬁc on Dewdney Trunk like Howe Street messengers? If you really feel you must spend that money, a better idea would be to license bicycles, and not only get a return on your investment, but stop the theft of children’s bikes, as we’ve seen these big boys and girls hitting their chins on their knees as they peddle about. Another expense listed is the repair of horse bridges. I thought that was the idea of horseback riding, going where no one else can, including wading through creeks. Where is that huge acclaimed equine-loving group that swore it could maintain its own paths?

“Over taxation and salary compensation is driving the world to its knees.” Finally, look at that astounding municipal management salary slot. You’d think this council is practicing to move on to the board of directors for B.C. Ferries, renowned for extending huge compensations. Over taxation and salary compensation is driving the world to its knees. Take some hard looks at what you are doing here. LORNE RIDING MAPLE RIDGE

Grinches stole our Xmas EDITOR, THE NEWS:

This letter is to the Grinches who stole our neighbourhood’s Christmas. Thieves in the night, you pilfered our lawns, scattered our displays, and stole the biggest and the best, leaving many to wonder who would do such a thing? Who would stoop so low as to steal Christmas? Who could be so disrespectful, heartless and mean as to sneak in the early a.m. and take the spirit of Christmas that was so lovingly arranged by hours and days of hard work. The unraveling and stringing the lights, finding the perfect spot for penguins and reindeers, and snowmen, and that sparkling four-foot, glittering, trumpeting Angel. Gone are the old beloved favourites from years gone by, and new twinkling treasures displayed for the first time this year. Who steals the wonder from the eyes of young children, the future memories from families? We can only hope that, like the Grinch, your cold black heart will some day melt, and you will see just how low a thing it is that you have done. We will still celebrate our holidays and not let you dampen our spirits. For you see, you can’t really steal Christmas. Somewhere, in the dark of that night, you lost a big part of yourself, and you can’t find self respect under a stolen Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to you, from the residents of 201st Street, Maple Ridge. BRYAN BAMFORD MAPLE RIDGE

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Embrace the service industry EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Leave door to Albion ﬂats open (Letters, Dec. 16). Many residents and some landowners in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are calling for the removal of some lands from the Agricultural Land Reserve. These proponents cite the potential for redevelopment of said lands for use as big-box retail centres, and “high paying manufacturing jobs.” While it is common knowledge that big-box retailers offer lower-end products at relatively cheap prices and pay workers near minimum wage, we are deluding ourselves if we think that manufacturing jobs in Canada will provide highpaying wages.

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Smart Centres has proposed a retail village concept for the Albion flats.

“The idea of high-paying manufacturing jobs in Canada is just not true.” The idea of high-paying manufacturing jobs in Canada is just not true. These jobs left Canada a generation ago. My proposal for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is to embrace the service industry. With our amazing natural attributes, and our proximity to a major international centre in Vancouver, our communities can become a spectacular Fraser Valley destination.

Create an attractive bigbox village in east Albion, and continue to redevelop the downtown core into a user-friendly centre for shopping and relaxation, even entertainment. Yes, it will require two incomes to keep a family household. But, it has been that way for a long time. Unless you were one of the fortunate who bought real estate before inﬂation decimated our real estate buying power, buying a stand alone single family dwelling in Metro Vancouver requires much more time, money, and energy. As well, one must accept a greater compromise on what can actually be bought. Proposing land conversion in the agriculturally rich areas of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for use

as ‘high paying manufacturing jobs’ is just a thinly veiled deception, concocted to make a failed farmer a lot of money. DREW BARNES MAPLE RIDGE

No reward EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Leave door to Albion flats open (Letters, Dec. 16). There has been much debate regarding the future use of the Albion flats. Generally speaking, the proponents of the proposed Smart Centres development have tried to frame the issue as for-or-against shopping. As a longtime resident of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, I know there is demand for neighbourhoods to have

appropriate access to shopping and services. There is also certainly a need to broaden the tax base in Maple Ridge. However, this should not be done at the expense of our farmland. Regardless of any issues that may exist with the land, drainage or otherwise, developers should not be rewarded for speculating on farmland. Specifically, we must discourage the practice of purchasing ALR land with the intent to develop it for purposes other than farming. This practice is not only short-sighted, but it is in my view, unethical and morally reprehensible as well. RYAN WRAY MAPLE RIDGE

A quarry on Blue Mountain, are you insane? EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Opposition to Blue Mtn. quarry (The News, Dec. 16). I am ashamed of people and their behaviour. How can anybody in their right mind propose a quarry on Blue Mountain? Are people insane? How can you explain to a child that pristine forest of Blue Mountain will be cut down in order to build a road

to the quarry? What will happen to the kids’ place for hiking and mountain biking? Where will they play now? What about wildlife? Kids do love animals, you know. Who is going to explain to them that the gravel road and the proposed access road will cause havoc to the environment of the red-legged frog, the coastal tailed frog and the Pacific water shrew, all of which are already

designated as species at risk? And what will happen to Kanaka Creek, Cooper Creek, and our wells? I wish I had all the answers, but I don’t. However, I know that I will educate my students about the proposal for the Blue Mountain quarry – the hot, current and local issue. ZDENA NOVY GRADE 6/7 TEACHER

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Local businesses, let Dickens have the last word EDITOR, THE NEWS:

A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens, is a celebration of Christmas and the good it inspires. It tells of a greedy, stingy businessman who has no place in his life for the spirit of Christmas.

Ebenezer Scrooge says, “If I could work my will, every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.” Through a series of en-

counters, he is transformed into a man of kindness, generosity and compassion. Some seem to be devolving from the true meaning of Christmas to a bah-humbug attitude. Dickens did not write that story.

For all the businesses who leave Christmas out of Christmas (“Happy Holidays”), let Dickens have the last word through his character Tiny Tim: “God bless us everyone.” CHERRYL KATNICH MAPLE RIDGE

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noon session has been adjourned. Everyone involved, from lawyers to witnesses to defendants, has a veto over their image or voice being broadcast. “Premier Clark has been clear since she assumed her role as Premier that we need to look for opportunities to increase openness and encourage dialogue with the public,” Bond added. “In general, the notion of cameras in the courtroom is a positive step in opening up our courtrooms and, should the judge allow the Crown’s application, will help give the public greater insight into our justice system.” The ﬁrst applications to televise the trials of suspected rioters were made last week, as the accused made ﬁrst appearances in Vancouver provincial court. Maple Ridge residents Jeff Post and Connor Epp, both 20, face one

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by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter Maple Ridge’s MP Randy Kamp spent more than the B.C. average and more than the national average for Members of Parliament, according to expenditure reports on the Parliament of Canada website. Kamp spent a total of $493,278 for staffing his office and travel to Ottawa. That compares to an average of $487,012 spent by B.C. MPs. However, given the amounts involved, the increase is only marginal, 1.3 per cent above the average, or another $6,266. Kamp is parliamentary secretary to Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield and is the department’s main representative on the West Coast. The Canadian average for MPs, because of shorter travel distances, is even lower at $432,937. The figures are for the fiscal year ending March 31, and preceding last May’s federal election. Kamp also spent the secondmost of B.C. MPs on pamphlets called “10 percenters” – leaflets mailed out to voters. Called 10 percenters because the quantity produced must not exceed 10 per cent of the households in a riding, MPs can pro-

duce as many of them as they want as long as the content is substantially different each time. Kamp spent $43,043 on those pamphlets, second only to Nina Grewal, who spent more than any other MP in the province on the ﬂyers – $47,910. In the previous year, when there was no election, Kamp spent $73,898 on 10-percenters. His total expenses that year were even higher, Kamp $553,462. Craig Speirs, NDP candidate in the last election, said the perception is that the leaﬂets are used for election purposes. “It seems like the public dime is being used for campaigning and for partisan efforts.” Kamp was on Christmas vacation Monday and couldn’t be reached for comment. Speirs respects that, but says Kamp, as parliamentary secretary, should have been around for this week’s conclusion of hearings into the Cohen Commission (http://www.cohencommission. ca/en/) on the disappearance of the Fraser River sockeye. Speirs said it seems like commission has devolved into the federal government and Fisheries and Oceans Canada – pitted against the commission. The government should pay attention to an SFU test that showed two wild juvenile salmon

from Rivers Inlet had infectious salmon anemia, Speirs said. In the October SFU release it was concluded that “the only plausible source” for the ISA virus “is the Atlantic salmon farms.” But further tests of more than 5,000 wild and farmed salmon in B.C. by Canadian Food Inspection Agency said there are no confirmed cases of the disease in wild or farmed salmon in B.C. “I think it’s really irresponsible to try to discredit and talk down the findings of scientists. If you find a bit of it, it’s like finding BSE [a form of mad cow disease],” Speirs said. “You don’t need much and then it spreads and gets into the wild stocks and they they’re decimated.” Speirs thinks Kamp should be making at least some appearances at the hearing in Vancouver instead of relying on staff reports after the fact. – with files from Jeff Nagel and Tricia Leslie

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Two arrested in Ridge for mail theft Ridge Meadows RCMP arrested a man and a woman Friday for mail theft. Police were initially notiﬁed by Canada Post of a possible theft from a community mail box near 210 Street and 132 Avenue in Maple Ridge. Information led them to a house on Garden Street. Ofﬁcers then observed the two suspects, a 37-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, getting into a car and arrested them. Assorted tools police believe were used for mail theft were seized from the car. RCMP obtained a search warrant and seized stolen mail – from Maple Ridge, North Vancouver and West Vancouver – from the house. “Theft from the mail continues to be a problem throughout the Lower Mainland,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said. “We ask our citizens to be aware of these thefts,

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A man and a woman were struck by a car while riding scooters in the rain on Dewdney Trunk Road Saturday night. and please report any suspicious activities around any of our community mail boxes.” The man and woman were released from custody on a promise to appear in court in March.

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were injured after being struck by a car in Maple Ridge Saturday night. The pair had been riding “push” scooters when the collision occurred on Dewdney Trunk Road near 243rd Street around 9:30 p.m. It was raining heavily at the time. Police said weather was deﬁnitely a factor, but have ruled out alcohol. The man and the woman were both airlifted to hospital, where they were treated and released. The investigation into the crash continues.

Impaired charges Two drivers faces impaired charges after a Ridge Meadows RCMP road check on Saturday. Police too three drivers who had been drinking off the road at a Christmas CounterAttack check in Maple Ridge on Saturday. Two of them face drunk driving charges, according to police. The third had her driving privileges prohibited, and vehicle impounded, for three days for blowing in the ‘warn’ range on a roadside screening device.

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THE NEWS/arts&life Wishing for Snow Day Section coordinator: Monisha Martins 604-467-1122 ext. 217

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tanding in a long line in the corridor outside the school gym, Mrs. Rennie’s class gets a few last-minute instructions before the students hit the stage. The Grade 2 class at Albion elementary bends low and re-

minds the performers: “It’s the grand ﬁnale, so sing loud.” Dressed in their Christmas best, the class has memorized all the lyrics to Snow Day, and wish for a dump of the cold, white stuff while waiting in the wings. It’s too bad there hasn’t been even one snow day this year, laments Jackson Fotheringhame. “We’re still waiting for one,” he says. Standing beside Jackson, Jadyn Ringrose pipes in. “I don’t need to wish because I’m moving to Edmonton, where it always snow,” says the seven-

year-old, as Mrs. Rennie waves the class forward with one hand and reminds them to be quiet with a ﬁnger to her lips. “OK, folks, big smiles. We are going on.” On stage, Jadyn is front and centre and mimics an air guitar for the rock’ n roll chorus. “On my knees and pray, For a snowy day ... hey, hey.” She will miss her teacher and friends, especially her class mate Jenna Ogilvie, who remembers building an igloo the last time she got snowed in. “Snow days are so much fun,” she says.

Owen Walt and his Grade 3 class sang Mele Kalikimaka, a Hawaiian carol for the concert at Albion elementary.

Albion kindergarten student Jacob Jarnell, who donned a red nose and antlers for the school’s Christmas concert last Wednesday, gets an odd look from his classmate Jacob Campbell.

Albion elementary Grade 2 students Mikey McManus and Kelty Sheridan wave to the audience during the Christmas concert on Wednesday.

(Top) Edith McDermott elementary student Brayden Anderson on stage during Thursday’s concert; (below) Grade 1 student Paige Cameron waits to go on stage.

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Meet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;grandfather of sillinessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at ACT Storyteller kicks off literacy event Put on your pyjamas and bring your favourite stuffed animal to a storytelling party at the ACT next month. Saskatchewan storyteller Kevin MacKenzie will tickle your funny bone at a free public event hosted by the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Community Literacy Committee, and arts council to promote literacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Literacy is more than just reading, writing and arithmetic,â&#x20AC;? says Jessie Hill, committee co-chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also includes social and personal communication and the arts, so storytelling ďŹ ts in perfectly with literacy.â&#x20AC;? MacKenzie, who refers to himself as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the grandfather of silliness,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gives active and interactive performances with lots of opportunity for kids to jump around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so lucky to

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Kevin MacKenzie will be reading at the ACT on Wednesday, Jan. 4. have Kevin here,â&#x20AC;? said Lynn Malbeuf, with Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be fun for the whole family as Kevin is a very entertaining performer.â&#x20AC;? MacKenzie is a selfdescribed big kid who has travelled to seven countries telling stories to children of all ages. His DVD Fingersplay! was given a place

on the Canadian Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Choiceâ&#x20AC;? list. He used to teach preschool in Vancouver, but currently live with gophers in Saskatchewan. The storytelling event kicks off a month-long literacy event. Week 2 will feature a workshop on remembering and recording your family history, and week three will explore

ďŹ nancial skills. The ďŹ nal event, on Jan. 27, brings everyone together for a carnival celebration at the library. â&#x20AC;˘ Kevin MacKenzie will be reading in the lobby at the ACT, 11944 Haney Place in Maple Ridge at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.4. For more information, visit www.communityliteracy.ca.

Students pick 30th Bookfest winners A book about a school newspaper was voted the favourite by elementary school students at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookfest. In its 30th year, Bookfest saw avid readers from 19 schools tasked with reading nine books. Albion elementary teacher librarian Jim Graham said this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was books from around the world. Teacher-librarians from across School District No. 42 chose

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books that would stretch beyond students usual genres and interests. This year, Tabloidology, by Canadian author Chris McMahen got the most votes. Tabloidology follows students Martin and Trixi, who are assigned the task of boosting the sales of their school newspaper. They clash over everything from journalistic integrity to imagination. But when the paper starts to

wreak havoc, the principal shuts it down. To redeem themselves, Martin and Trixi resolve to create

a special edition of the newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice that a B.C. author got the most votes,â&#x20AC;? says Graham.

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Ridge rapper playing hometown show Mark Wheating, aka Tuna Vicious, recording next LP Tuna Vicious is many things: a rapper, an intellectual, a self-described “psychonaut,” a cunning linguist, a father and a son. Born Mark Wheating III, the Maple Ridge rapper sets out on a tour of western Canada today with a warm-up show in his hometown. Beginning his tour on the winter solstice is very ﬁtting for Tuna Vicious because he’s been through a bit of a rebirth. Since the release of

like hip-hop his first LP, Cand rapping U-Nex Time in – it’s battle in 2008, Tuna Vievery aspect,” cious has gone says Tuna. through rehab Tuna Viand now follows cious is also an “extreme in the process training regiof filming the ment” that confirst music sists of weight video titled training, box“Futuristic ing, and a good Tuna Vicious Mystic Pimp dose of healthy ****” for the living. He currently trains at LP with Maple Ridge a private boxing club in film maker Greg HemMaple Ridge – “Shady minger. Joining Tuna on stage Acres,” as the town is affectionately known is DJ Junkee, a hip-hip in the hip-hop under- artist, producer and beat maker from East ground. The boxing club also Vancouver. DJ Junkee has written, doubles as Tuna’s reproduced, engineered hearsal space. “Boxing is very much and remixed music for

• Tuna Vicious and DJ Junkee play Club Climax in Maple Ridge today, (Wednesday, Dec. 21) at 9 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

‘Less is More’ for postcard writing contest Keep it simple, short and snappy The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased to launch its 13th annual Postcard Story Competition, which invites writers to create a dramatic, short, snappy piece in 250 words or fewer. A $750 prize will be awarded to a writer, and the winning entry will be published in postcard format and distributed in Write, the magazine of The Writers’ Union of Canada. The Writers’ Union of Canada initiated its inaugural Postcard Story

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word length, along with an entry fee of $7.50 (cheque or money order) per entry, should be sent to The Writers’ Union of Canada at: 90 Richmond Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1P1. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 14, 2012. The winner will be announced in May 2012. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. For more, visit www.writersunion.ca.

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s the Pitt Meadows Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year draws to a close, staff and volunteers are preparing for two weeks of wellearned vacation. During our time-off, some of us will reďŹ&#x201A;ect on the recent passing of three people who all contributed so much to the development of the museum and the non-proďŹ t society that has overseen it for more than 30 years. On Nov. 4, Grant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown passed away. Mr. Brown spent thousands of hours working on the artifacts and the interiors and exteriors of the various sites the museum has occupied over the years. The exhibit cases he constructed are still an integral part of the Old General Store site of the present Museum. His organization of

engine shows at the museum will also be remembered in the community, and the countless hours he spent with his small corps of volunteers, and preparing the Hoffmann and Son site for opening in 2001 will always be remembered by the museum. On Nov. 9, Sieb Swierstra quietly passed away. Most Pitt Meadows residents will remember him as the face of Remembrance Day in Pitt Meadows. Still others will remember him for his years on council. At the museum, we also remember him for his patient explanations about diking and the Pitt Polder area, his recent help with the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hailing from Hollandâ&#x20AC;? discovery box, and for his commitment to ensuring the accuracy of the listing of Pitt Meadows war dead on the cenotaph. Finally, on Nov. 15, Harvey McEwen passed away in White Rock.

In the late 1970s and 1980s, Harvey was the owner of the building that is now the home of the museum and, for a period of time, he was also the president of the museum society. It was Harvey who had the General Store site designated a heritage structure in 1988, guaranteeing its preservation for public enjoyment for the decades to come. The community also lost Jackie Sharpe at the end of June. Mr. Sharpe was one of the best reference resources this museum had and always willingly provided information to help with exhibits, research requests and simple curiosity. All of them will be missed. May all our readers have a peaceful and very Merry Christmas. Leslie Norman is curator of Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives.

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or 33 years, Rich Goulet has done things his way with the Pitt Meadows senior boys’ basketball team, and that has meant one thing. Wins. A whole lot of them. Goulet’s success with the team reached a milestone on Saturday, as the Marauders Air Force beat cross-town rivals Maple Ridge secondary 48-33 to win the 2011 HawkBall tournament at WJ Mouat secondary in Abbotsford. It was Goulet’s 1,000th win as coach of the senior boys’ team at Pitt. One thousand times he has coached Pitt Meadows’ finest athletes to victory, calling out plays, calling out players, and calling it the way he sees it, averaging more than 30 wins per season in the process. “I knew I’d get to 1,000 wins one day, but I thought I’d get there on longevity alone,” says Goulet. “I didn’t think I get there this soon, but the last few years the wins have really been piling up.” Two seasons ago, Goulet coached his winningest team yet. That team, led by Mike Lewandowski and Spencer Evans finished fourth at the provincial finals with a season record of 47-9. Last year’s team, led by Malcolm Williams, came close to besting that mark, eventually finishing fifth at the B.C. finals. “You look at our teams over the years, we’ve had some pretty awesome ones,” he says. With Goulet at the helm, the Marauder Air Force has won the provincial basketball championship three times; in 1983 at the AA-level, and in 1989 and 2000 at AAA. Pitt was also the runner-up in 1986, 1992, and 2004, each time losing in the final game. “We’re still a AA-sized school,” notes Goulet. “We’ve got a lot of talent here in Pitt Meadows, for a town of Pitt Meadows’ size.” Goulet began his high school coaching career at St. Thomas More in Burnaby in 1970, before coming to Pitt Meadows secondary in 1979. Goulet says he was lucky to work with some of the best coaches anywhere early on in his career, attending coaching clinics run by former Seattle Supersonics coach Lenny

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Rich Goulet watches his team take on Maple Ridge on Saturday, his 1,000th win as Pitt’s head coach. Wilkens, and current University of Arizona head coach Jim Livengood. When Goulet ﬁrst arrived at Pitt Meadows, there wasn’t much of basketball program in place. “When I was hired, the principal asked me to win him a provincial basketball championship in ﬁve years,” Goulet recalls. Goulet and his Marauders did it in four, winning the B.C. AA championship in 1983. In all, Goulet estimates he’s coached close to 3,000 games, taking into account the games he’s coached at the Grade 8, Grade 9, and junior level, as well as with St. Thomas More and Basketball B.C.’s provincial teams. With the Pitt seniors, he’s coached more than 1,500 games, maintaining a win percentage of more than 60 per cent. “Early on I thought I might make it to

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2,000, and that would be a good coaching career,” he said. “Now it’s 2012 and I don’t have any plans to retire.” Few coaches are able to commit as much time and energy as Goulet has to the Marauders over his coaching career. When the season is in full tilt, Goulet and his team are on the court nearly every day. Between teaching and coaching, his work often stretches from sun up to well past sun down. That hectic pace took its toll, however. This past July, Goulet suffered a stroke that would have had many his age contemplating retirement. While Goulet still hasn’t returned to the

classroom – he hopes to be back teaching this March – he has continued to coach the senior boys’ team as he recovers. He has slowed down somewhat, he admits. “I take Sundays off now,” he says. His coaching style, however, he refuses to change. Goulet is hard to miss courtside at Pitt Meadows secondary’s gym. The senior boys’ basketball coach’s shouts can often be heard echoing down the school’s hallways on game day, as he uses his booming voice to ensure his players know exactly what he wants them to do on the court. See Goulet, p23

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder of these kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Goulet from p21 But Gouletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is simple. If you play for him, you will play to the best of your abilities. If you fail to do that, you will hear from him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a guy is doing everything heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supposed to be doing, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to bother them,â&#x20AC;? Goulet says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened lots of times where we get to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and we are doing everything right, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nothing to say, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shut me up.â&#x20AC;? His standards are high, he admits, but every player who suits up for the Marauders Air Force should have high expectations of themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you commit to play basketball at Pitt, the ďŹ rst thing you commit to is excellence,â&#x20AC;? Goulet says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they are going to sit on my team and not try to be excellent, they are in the wrong place, pure and simple.â&#x20AC;? In the 33 years he has had hundreds of players under his tutelage. Players like Dean Florence, Derek Welsh, and Aaron Christensen, each of whom were named provincial MVPs. Players like Bryson Kool, Scott Walton, Lewandowski and Williams have all gone on to play at the university level. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud of all of his players for the hard work theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve contributed and for helping to build a winning tradition at Pitt Meadows, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bought in and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked their asses off,â&#x20AC;? says Goulet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder of these kids over the

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Goulet wants to win another provincial title before he considers retiring from coaching. years.â&#x20AC;? While some might expect Goulet to mellow in his later years, he claims to have done the opposite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was probably an easier going guy when I was younger,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a quiet guy when I was kid, but coaching turned me into a more vocifer-

ous person.â&#x20AC;? As much success as his old-school style of coaching has brought him, he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend it for young coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started, it was a different time, and people accepted my style, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend it to coaches starting out,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I was a young

guy coaching the way I am right now, the principal would probably be coming up and telling me to change my coaching style ... the parents would probably be feeling bolder to say something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There would be more people in the way of that young coach than anyone Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d know.â&#x20AC;? With the 1,000-win milestone now in his rearview mirror, Goulet has his sights set on his next a goal: a fourth provincial championship. Goulet knows his time with the team will come to end some day, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team may be his best chance to capture another provincial title. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the Marauder Air Force is currently ranked third in the province, and has only lost one game this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure how much longer Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be around,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be nice to win one more.â&#x20AC;?

MONTESSORI Open House

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7:00pm Parents interested in learning more about this program are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00pm in the school library. Hammond Elementary is located at 11520 - 203rd Street, Maple Ridge. For more information: Email: mrmontessorisociety@gmail.com www.sd42.ca/montessori 22225 Brown Avenue Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 8N6

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B.C. Lions receiver coach Travis Moore poses with the Grey Cup Monday at Kal Tire on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge. The tire store held a barbecue to celebrate the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grey Cup win last month over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and collected donations for the Friend in Need Food Bank.

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ďŹ rst powerplay goal of the night in the ďŹ nal minute of the period. The Kodiaks scored a pair of goals to open the second period to take a 3-1 lead, resulting in Flames goalie Wesley MacLeod getting the hook in favour of Jordan Hospes. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fare much better, as the Kodiaks scored less than two minutes later to take a three-goal lead. However, a double-minor to Kodiaks forward Ryan Veillet opened the door for a Flames comeback midway through the period. Sean Pesut scored twice on the ensuing powerplay, bringing the Flames to within one. Minutes later, another Kodiaks minor penalty resulted in another Flames powerplay goal, as Reece Rivard tied things up 4-4. However, the Kodiaks retook the lead late in the period, and were able to stave off the Flames attempts to tie the game in the third. Danny Brandys was named the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second star for his two-assist performance. Grant and Rivard both ďŹ nished with a goal and an assist each, while Keagan Hunter, Matthew Bissett, and Adam Bartsch each picked up single helpers. The loss was the Flamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eighth in a row, leaving the local junior B club in last place in the PIJHL with a record of four wins and 21 losses.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Flames host the North Delta Devils This Friday at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge at 7:30 p.m.

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OBITUARIES McLEOD, Daniel 1936 - 2011

Our family grew by 2 feet this year! Georgia and Walker would like to welcome baby brother, Mack Douglas born Sept. 30, 2011. Proud parents are Drew & Lesley Hobbs. Excited grandparents are Bob & Pam Hobbs and Al & Judy Sharp. Special thanks to Dr. Lampen for Mack’s safe delivery.

Past away suddenly December 14, 2011. Predeceased by his daughter Darlene McLeod, 1981; his mother Winnie 1991. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Debbie & Colleen (Glenn) and granddaughter Cassidy. Also Arlene Bordignon (McLeod) and many friends. Dan retired from BC Hydro after 30 years. Dan was also involved with the D.A.R.D. in the late 1980’s, maintaining pump stations in Pitt Polder. There will be a Celebration of Life on Dec. 29th. For info contact Colleen 604-970-1728. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart &

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CRUDE ENERGY SERVICES is an industrial contractor providing services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, accepting resumes for Pipefitters, QA/QC Personnel, Foreman, Lead Hands, NCSO Safety Advisors, Pipefitting Apprentices, Welder Apprentices, Crane Operators, Welder Helpers, General Labour, Office Administrators. H2S Alive and CSTS are required. Fax 1-866-843-2118. Email: careers@crude-energy.ca www.crude-energy.ca

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CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Reasonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Want to turn your castoffs into cash? You don’t need magic to do the trick. All you need is a classified ad. bcclassified.com

M.T. GUTTERS 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 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: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

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

The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

HANDYPERSONS

LARRY THE HANDY GUY. For all your Household needs. Reno’s, Hauling & Power Washing Elec/ Plumb/ Tiling (778)994-4736

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

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 300

BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

HOME RENOVATIONS Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens Local Maple Ridge company

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Small Jobs OK

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

(778)233-1114 Ray

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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DRYWALL Home Renovations and New Construction

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

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ELECTRICAL

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

Over 20 year experience

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

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778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

MISC SERVICES

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

275

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

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Advertising Sales Consultant

HOME REPAIRS

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

604-777-5046 PAWN SHOP ONLINE: GET CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles - From Home! ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870.

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Tim 604-612-5388

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

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5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

COUNSELLING

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179 Check our website www.alouetteaddictions.org

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Professional Installation

MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING $17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., warehouse work & shipping/receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehousing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a longterm career with a financially successful co. + benefits + RRSP plan. Send resume to:

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

320

GARDENING

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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HELP WANTED

ZONE CHECKERS NEEDED! The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is looking for Zone Checkers for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, monitoring carrier performance and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. This permanent part-time position is perfect for students or retired individuals available to work a ﬂexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekend shifts. It pays $13.50/hr and includes mileage. Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager: Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 I=: C:LH Email: circulation@mapleridgenews.com Phone: 604-466-6397 Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

338

PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

PETS 477

PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778237-2824 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.

Call Chris 604-462-9009

DREAMING...

Multi Poo Pup 14 wks old M., white, 2nd shot dewormed micro chipped good home $795. 604-715-2431

Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections in the 100’s for information 604-575-5555

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal..FREE!!! *Fridges* Freezers*Stoves*BBQ’s * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Maple Ridge $469,900 Large home on corner lot. New roof, recent HW tank, paint, furnace & vinyl windows, deck, 2 F/P, Chain-link fence, tandem carport +R parking. Close to schools, 2 bdrm bsmt ste. Brookside Realty ~ Dave 604.240.3523

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WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Christmas Clearance Sale Washers & Dryers Inglis matching sets $275. Inglis mixed match sets $250. ALSO Electric ranges $125. & up

These machines look & run like new REMPELS SERVICE 604-467-2794

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

545

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer “Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583 MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

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604 575 5555 CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE Central 4 Bdrm 2 Bath, newly painted, Xtra Lrg yard, F/P, N/S, N/P$1550.mo (604)7733912 604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

BRENTWOOD Apartments

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 2 Bdrms. Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets. For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823 MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo

MAPLE RIDGE. Centrally located, 3 bdrm. rancher. Walk to mall, grocery store & transit. Fresh paint. Ns/ np. $1200 + util. Avail. aft Dec 20 604-467-2767 or 604-329-2084. MAPLE RIDGE like new 3 Bdrm 1400 sqft.,garage, fenced yard 22542 Kendrick Loop Avail Jan 1st $1400/mo N/S, N/P Call Jim @ 604-290-2984

741

Near Shopping & Amenities.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE 2/bdrm condo in Golden Tower. 5/appli, u/g pkng. $1100/mo. Avail now. 604467-4450, 604-833-4450.

MAPLE RIDGE

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

MAPLE COURT I st

22437 121 Ave 604-467-0715 &

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

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

845

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

746

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EAGLE CAP 950

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

MAPLE RIDGE w. single priv rooms shared kitch & bath. $500-$550 incl utils. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

Water filter, microwave, awning, AM/FM/CD stereo, dinette slide and more! $24,483 (Stk.30833) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ROOMMATE to share 3 bdrm house, 1 bdrm - cbl, int, hydro. inc. $500/mo. Call 778-242-8903

750

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

SUITES, LOWER

Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD tv, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

MAPLE RIDGE bright beaut 1 bdrm full ba, shrd lndry, great area, N/P, $750 incl utils & net. 778-628-4665.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRUCKS & VANS

2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278

2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404

2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727

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BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

TRANSPORTATION

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AUTO FINANCING

Notice to April Poupart, formerly residing at #2 – 21471 117th Ave. Maple Ridge, BC. Personal property left in the suite after your departure date will be disposed of in 30 days unless you contact us to claim it as provided in the rules of the Residential Tenancy Regulations. Property includes furniture, shoes, clothing, camping gear, children’s toys and a bbq. Contact: Kevin Reinelt at 604-944-7288, PO Box 41048 2529 Shaughnessy St. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5Z9.

$1150/mo Clean 2 Bdrm Rancher Detached garage. fenced yard. New paint, furnace & HW tank

604.240.3523

851

MARINE SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

MAPLE RIDGE

Brookside Realty ~ Dave

604-318-8300

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

810

$1650/mo 2.5 Acres 4 Bdrm, 2 F/P’s, Sundeck, Laundry Peaceful landscape. Avail Jan 1

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.

604-463-3000

$1400/mo 4 Bdrm Upper & Rec 1.5 bath, sundeck Lots of parking. Avail immed

TOWING

The Scrapper

PITT MEADOWS: 1 bdrm ground level, sep. entr. gas f/p. w/d, Suit single. n/s, n/p. wi-fi & cable inc. $700/mo. (604)785-4154

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

$1300/mo 3 Bdrm Upper Corner lot. Hardwood floors Updated recently, Huge sundeck Near schools. Avail immed

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8800 firm. Call 604-538-9257

2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700.

MAPLE RIDGE: 3/Bdrms, W/D, $1150/mo inclds all utils / cable / int. Immed. 778-242-8903.

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2000 BUICK LASABRE with heated seats, low km’s, H.U.D. Private. $6900/obo. 778-565-4230

1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344

MAPLE Ridge. 2 bdrm grd. flr. Sep entry. New paint. 900sqft, Quiet hse. Off St prkg. 5 appls. N/S. Cat ok. $950/mo + $50/mo utils. 604936-5728 or 604-466-9458 ask for Beth

MAPLE RIDGE W. Newer 2 bdrm grnd level, $900 incl cbl/utils/net. Nr amens. Jan 1. Call 604-351-0005.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519

848

Call 604-467-3944

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty management.com

TRANSPORTATION

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,00 kms. $7200 obo. 604-805-4545.

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

* Renovated Suites *

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

ROOM & BOARD

MAPLE RIDGE

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

745

TRANSPORTATION

1 Lg, bright room in lg rancher. $600/mth incl. Wifi, shared laundry, kitchen, bath,TV rm, large yard, deck, BBQ, parking. No Smoking, No drugs, No pets. I have 2 cats. Avail now. 778-881-4889

OFFICE/RETAIL

Queen Anne Apts. Clean, very quiet, large,

RENTALS

Maple Ridge, LUCKY YOU! 2/bdrm modular home on 2.5 acres. 11742 256 St. Small pet ok. N/S. Refs. Grass cutting req. $1000/mo. + hydro. Avail Feb 1. (604)462-9683

GREAT LOCATION

Maple Ridge

560

604.477.9189

736

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250

APPLIANCES

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

Rottweiler pups lrg German working stock exc temp healthy 8 wks. parents to view. $650. 604-799-8225.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

RENTALS

BBY near Lougheed Mall, full house, 6bdrm, + den, dbl garage Immed. Ns/np/refs. $2200/mo.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

706

HOMES WANTED

PRESA CANARIO pups 11/wks. 1st shots & dewormed. Well socialized with kids. $600/obo. 604-466-8211.

SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3 M, mostly white, view parents, nonshed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006

RENTALS

PITT MEADOWS

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

518

TOPSOIL

HOUSES FOR SALE

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

RECYCLE-IT!

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COCK A POO PUPPIES Family raised (2) Female, (2) male. $500. Ready to Go! (604)467-6643 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

of a NEW CAREER?

REAL ESTATE

No. 1140226 Prince George Registry In the Supreme Court of British Columbia DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 DODGE NEON 4/dr auto with A/C. Great family car. Runs excellent,Aircared. $1500. 604-767-3469 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.

In the matter of an Application pursuant to Section 414 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 323 and the City of Prince George between: City of Prince George - Applicant and: Vance Camille Gauthier - Property Owner

NOTICE

To: Vance Camille Gauthier Take Notice that on December 8, 2011 an Order was made for substituted service upon you of the Notice of Tax Sale concerning the property owned by you and located at 1370 Milburn Avenue in the City of Prince George more particularly described as: • Parcel Identi¿er No. 014-044-137 and 014-044-153, Lot 37-38, Block 11, District Lot 932, Cariboo District Plan 796 by way of this advertisement. Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C., Chapter 323, the property was sold at a Tax Sale held by the City of Prince George on September 26, 2011. The period to redeem this property will expire on September 26, 2012. If this property is not redeemed within this period, title to this property will be transferred to the tax sale purchaser. Please contact the Tax Department at the City of Prince George to determine the amount required for redemption. This Notice provided by the Municipal Collector for the City of Prince George, (250) 561-7600.

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WARM!

KEEPING

YOU

THE CLASSIC GIFT THAT’S DRYER SAFE

OFF

THE SMART DETAILS • Breathable wool absorbs excess moisture and insulates feet, so they stay warm in cold weather, cool in warm weather. • Thick terry knit cushions every step. • Rib knit stay-up-top keeps socks in place. • Superwash wool is machine wash and dry.

ALL

MEN’S DENVER HAYES

SWEATERS UP TO

OFF

*EXCLUDES CLEARANCE PRICED ITEMS

Dec. 22 to 24

MINIMUM 50% OFF ALL YELLOW TAGGED ITEMS

STAY WARM TO -15º

ALL OUTERWEAR UP TO

ALL T-MAX

HOODIES & WINDRIVER

HYPER-DRI HD1 & BASIC FLEECE

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THE SMART DETAILS Lightest, warmest, T-MAX® thermal insulation is temperature regulating for absolute comfort. Hoodie shell is lined with sherpa, ﬂannel or durable nylon.

25 OFF *MEN’S REGULAR PRICED

3-IN-1

HD1

WATER REPELLANT/ BREATHABLE

Sale Ends December 24th, 2011

WATERPROOF BREATHABLE

WATER REPELLANT BREATHABLE

T-MAX® INSULATION

T-MAX® Wool, Leather, Down and HYPER-DRI® Outerwear Reg. $69.99 - $299.99 SALE $34.99 - $209.99

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