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Pool needs $5-million upgrade Leisure Centre leaks need to be repaired By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

It was a showcase three decades ago, but now the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is leaking water and staff don’t know where it’s going, only that it needs to be stopped. Otherwise, with water leaking from the pipes beneath the swimming pool decks, the ground could

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Banners honour Pitt Meadows vets Old soldiers see standards installed By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

aces of local people who served their country will be featured on a new series of banners that will surround those who gather at the Cenotaph at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows this Remembrance Day. The banners were unveiled Monday, at 11 a.m. Some were installed at the square as veterans, their families and local politicians watched. The Pitt Meadows Community Foundation took up the project, which was the brought to the city by Len Walters, husband of Mayor Deb Walters and a community volunteer. He saw it done in the City of Langley, where he works. “And I knew that our veterans needed to be acknowledged, as well,” he said. The banners have been done in two colour schemes, with full-colour banners identifying veterans who are still alive, and silver banners with black-and-white photos showing veterans who have passed away. Watching his banner raised was an appreciative Jack Booth, who lives in a seniors home not far from Spirit Square. He grew up in New Westminster, and joined the navy at the age of 18, during the Second World War. Among his war medals is the Atlan-

(From left) Veterans Fred Jervis and Jack Booth are both featured on banners; Teddy Rasmussen hangs more of them. tic Star. “In the last months of the war, I was on a frigate chasing German submarines,” he recalled. “There were a lot of submarines on the eastern part of the continent, around Halifax and New York and Boston and into the St. Lawrence River.” The young seaman’s vessel never came under fire, and although there were scary moments, it was also the adventure of a lifetime.

“You’re 18 years old – it’s all a great thing.” The frigate he served on dropped exploding depth charges at German U-boats, but they never really knew if they hit any. “We did bring up some oil and pieces of … [debris], but sometimes the Germans would send that up to put us off – to make us stop.” Booth goes to the cenotaph every year, whether in New Westminster

or Pitt Meadows, to honour those who served and sacrificed. He thinks the new banners will be a great addition to this year’s ceremonies. “They look very nice, they’re quite an idea,” said Booth. “There’s going to be more of those, you know.” Len Walters acknowledged that not all the local veterans have been honoured, and he would like to see the project continue, with the support of

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local fundraising projects. So far there are seven coloured banners honouring Booth, Claude Parenteau, Jim Boyd, Fred Jervis, Warren Byrnell, Hilson Smith and Harley Edmondson. The nine silver banners honour C.B. Armstrong, Percy Devereaux, Frank Granger, Wilbert Dewey Rose, John Robertson, Theodore Enge, Spenser Skelton, Robert James Barnes and Isabel Sharpe.

Playing politics with Pitt Meadows banners? Korean war vet angry over omissions of candidates By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

A Pitt Meadows veteran is taking some shots at what he calls crass politics, being played with Monday morning’s unveiling of new Remembrance Day banners at City Hall. “That was as low of politics as I have seen in my 84 years of age,” said Warren Byrnell, complaining that the team of city hall candidates he supports were all absent. “I support the other team, that wasn’t there,” he said. Mayoralty candidate John Becker was not invited, and neither was his election team of Couns. Janis Elkerton, Bruce Bell and David Murray. “You don’t play that kind of politics,” groused Byrnell.

All candidates and councillors should have been notified of the event, asserted the Korean War veteran. Couns. Bell, Elkerton and Murray all confirmed they were not notified about the ceremony. Murray has asked questions of city hall about the omission, and awaits an explanation. As deputy mayor, he certainly should be aware of community functions, he said. “Politicizing something like this is absolutely appalling,” said Murray. His father landed at Juno Beach in 1944, and suffered a serious leg injury. Murray would definitely have attended. “Absolutely. Anything for veterans – I’m all over that.” Bell echoed that sentiment with: “Had I known about it, I would have been there, and I was sorry to miss it.” Elkerton said she first learned about the banners event when Byrnell called her out. “They [veterans] expect councillors to be

there, and why weren’t we?” she said. Becker heads the team, and was also not invited. However, he said that could be considered reasonable, given that he is not a sitting council member. His political opponent, Michael Hayes, was front and centre, but Hayes is the president of the Pitt Meadows Community Foundation, which was a partner in the banners project. “It’s unfortunate that what should have been a community celebration was politicized,” said Becker. He noted that members of what he calls “Walters’ slate” of Hayes, Tracy Miyashita and Gwen O’Connell were all there. Walters has publicly supported those three candidates. The mayor responded that it was a Pitt Meadows Community Foundation event. “I had nothing to do with invitations,” she said. After she was notified, Walters assumed that everyone on council would be. “I am disgusted that candidates are making

this about the election,” said Walters. “I think it’s cheap and sleazy.” She added the event was more than a “cheap photo op” to her – she is not running again. “It was about the veterans.” O’Connell said she works at the Wesbrooke seniors home, and personally knows two of the veterans who were being honoured, and has planned to attend with them and their families. “It was nothing to do with sides [teams] – it’s to honour veterans,” O’Connell said. She said political grandstanding is not uncommon during an election campaign, but was surprised by the complaints from the Becker team. “I know it’s the silly season, but pick your battles,” advised O’Connell. Walters said Miyashita learned about the event on one of her many visits to city hall. “Get out, get involved in the community, and you would have known what’s going on,” said Walters to her critics. “And you would have been there.”

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‘Council out to lunch’ within 30 days, 80 per cent of the time. “It’s deciding a level of service that we want to provide,” Daykin added. Couns. Mike Morden and Corisa Bell opposed the hiring on Tuesday. Morden said there were still pieces missing in the plan to expand the payroll. Bell wanted a more definite plan that set out the exact numbers. “It makes no sense to me why we’re hiring staff and then creating a financial plan of how to pay for

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Mayor Ernie Daykin said the extra payroll can be funded without raising taxes, it’s just a matter of how the new council wants to allot development fee increases to pay for them. “We do know how we’re going to pay for them,” he said later. A measure to gauge whether the extra staff are helping reduce wait times for applications was also included. That will require staff to respond to development application

it. I’ve never heard of that before.” She added it was inappropriate to make such a decision before an election. “I just feel that we, as a council, have been out to lunch when it comes to the magnitude of business that will not come here any more because of our processes.” Maple Ridge has only five people in its planning department – compared to eight in Coquitlam and 19 in Surrey. Planning staff are man-

aging 51 applications per employee, compared to 11 files per employee in Langley township and 23 in Coquitlam. Maple Ridge currently has 256 active files, while Pitt Meadows has 27. According to the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks, Maple Ridge’s combined fees for rezoning, subdivision and building permits are 22 per cent below average, based on tracking one application. A 2013 NAIOP report also finds Maple Ridge to have some of the longest processing times – 240 days for approval of a project.

‘35 more years from Leisure Ctre.’ The centre took a hit earlier this year when drop-in and membership revenues decreased by six per cent, following the opening of Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness. Parks and recreation general manager Kelly Swift said revenue projections have been reduced slightly to reflect the in-

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Upgrading an existing pool is cheaper and produces less greenhouse gases than tearing it down and starting over, said Mayor Ernie Daykin. “We’ve got a great asset in the middle of downtown. It’s well used. People can walk to it,” Daykin added.

creased competition. “We’re going to meet our budget expectations for revenue, but it is slightly lower than it was last year.” When the Leisure Centre was built in 1980, it was state of the art and B.C.’s first leisure aquatic facility. “In the long term, I don’t

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Strong and free Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair said this week that the Ottawa shooter who stormed Parliament’s Centre Block and killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo is a criminal, not a terrorist. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said what Michael Zehaf-Bibeau did was an act of terrorism, and that Canada is not immune to the types of attacks seen elsewhere in the world. RCMP claim that Zehaf-Bibeau, who referred to Canada’s foreign policy in a video he recorded shortly before shooting Cirillo with a rifle, was driven by ideology. Mulcair now says that terrorism is not the right word to describe the Ottawa attack, that given Zehaf-Bibeau’s background, the use of that word is not appropriate. Harper used it, though, during his televised address to the nation last week, and stands by it. Personal or mental difficulties don’t exclude one from being engaged in terrorist activities, he believes. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has also used the term terrorism to describe the Ottawa attack, and bases his use of it on the opinion of the RCMP. Zehaf-Bibeau armed himself with a knife and a gun and prepared a video beforehand, indicating to police that it was a terrorist attack. According to the Criminal Code of Canada, knowingly facilitating an activity or commission of a serious or indictable offence for the benefit of, at the direction of or in association with a terrorist group qualifies for such a definition. Given terrorism is a criminal act, we wonder what is Mr. Mulcair getting at? Only sane individuals can be terrorists? Make no mistake, as bizarre or as extreme as the Ottawa attack and the one in Quebec may seem, they were motivated by terrorism. RCMP were aware of both attackers prior. And that is what is scary. While increased security and new legislation to combat terrorism are being considered, Canadians must understand that police may not be able to do much more to prevent small-scale acts of terrorism without eroding basic liberties. Given that, the focus should not be on terminology, but the way in which these acts banded the country together. And that way we must remain, standing on guard, strong and free. – The News

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t is lamentable that homelessness and its myriad of related issues are featured prominently in the election campaign of many candidates for city council. It is lamentable because the expectation of votes for the candiSidewinder date with the loudest voice turns these issues Sandy Macdougall into political footballs with little likelihood of any real solutions being offered. The many proposals put forward by aspiring politicians are frequently not well thought out and, at best, are about as practical as attempting to push a string. I have been a frequent commentator on some of the associated problems of homeless people, such as prostitution, drug addiction, alcoholism, violence and related crimes. I have also voiced opinions on the operation of the Caring Place and its proximity to adjacent established residential areas and the fear that its presence has engendered in senior citizens and others. It is obvious that virtually 100 per cent of homeless people don’t enjoy the circumstances of their lifestyle, but a sense of doom and hopelessness pervades their ranks. They feel homeless, hope-

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less and helpless. If you speak with street people, they will tell you they feel they have no real control over their own lives. They feel bullied, used, ostracized and marginalized. It doesn’t matter how they ended up in their current predicament. It is of little use to brush the whole problem aside by saying they’re in a mess of their own making. As a civilized society, we owe it to ourselves and the homeless to accept some responsibility to find and implement practical, long-lasting solutions. Trying to solve these homeless and social problems by abandoning most of it to one of the largest real estate-based and partially non-tax paying religious organizations in North America is a huge mistake, and, to some degree, a waste of charitable and taxpayer dollars. As long as hand-wringers and ill-advised do-gooders support this approach, there will be no real solution. With the arrival of cold weather, the need to offer at least temporary shelter is critical, but the key word here is temporary. Throwing mattresses on bare floors, then throwing the occupants out in the morning is something like throwing a drowning man half a life preserver. And sometimes there are not enough beds for the number of homeless people and some are left on the street. They are left to wander around, searching for somewhere to snatch even a few hours of sleep.

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Any approach to these issues that does not recognize the need for permanent shelter and daytime refuge for homeless people will accomplish little or nothing, and we can wait another four years, until the next civic election campaign, to hear more impractical promises. But the homeless issues will still be with us. One mayoral candidate has suggested a mayor’s task force to deal with these issues. That’s a good one, but has anyone out there ever heard of a task force that succeeded in accomplishing its task? I didn’t think so. City council already has a committee charged with responsibility for dealing with downtown street problems, such as homelessness. We all know the story about committees; after all, it is said a camel is a horse designed by a committee. The provincial and federal governments have offered little or no help, and they hold the purse strings to the serious amounts of money that will have to be directed to these issues. If there will ever be any hope of solving these problems, senior levels of government must abandon their current mean-hearted approach of solving their own fiscal woes on the backs of people such as the homeless, who can’t fight back. Meanwhile, the greater community and its homeless, hopeless, helpless people wait for answers. Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor.

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THE NEWS/letters ‘Other trustees get more’ Editor, The News: Re: Trustees find money for raise (Letters, Oct. 15). The increase in the trustee stipend amounts to 1.5 per cent following no increase in 2013 and the reduction of annual professional development funds for trustees by $7,000. Almost all of the trustees on other Lower Mainland boards receive a larger annual stipend than the trustees in our district. With respect to education assistant hours, postings went up recently for additional positions in response to school requests for more support. More education assistant time has been allocated to most schools. Although the expenditure for the superintendent search was substantial ($48,000, not $68,000), it was necessary for the recruitment of an outstanding leader for a critically important position in a very competitive market. The board appointed highly regarded educator, Sylvia Russell, who will assume the superintendent role in mid November. Contrary to the writer’s

claim, this board took a firm stand during the teacher strike: publicly urging both parties to get back to the table; publicly supporting the B.C. School Trustees Association Back to School Action Plan, which included key elements of the final settlement; publicly calling upon government to rescind the $40 per day plan because it removed much needed funding from the education system; publicly expressing concern over inadequate provincial funding and the budget cuts the board was forced to make; pressing government for responses to several critical questions about education finance; and attending parent organized rallies to express concern about education funding. As a board, we accept responsibility for the difficult budget decisions we were forced to make last spring. All reductions were researched and recommended by staff, and adjusted as much as possible based on stakeholder input. Mike Murray, chair Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board

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What about safety on DTR? Editor, The News: I was a passenger in a vehicle picking up children from Webster’s Corners and Garibaldi schools last week. After sitting on the side of Dewdney Trunk Road and watching the number of bikers and pedestrians using that stretch, I wondered if our council could possibly explain why several million dollars can be spent on Abernethy Way and Lougheed Highway on bike and pedestrian paths to and from nowhere, when there are more children in one afternoon using DTR than there are in a week on either bike path? The children from Webster’s Corners, Blue Mountain and Garibaldi schools have the protection of a painted white line and a few inches of pavement, gravel and lawn. Is this because it is east Maple Ridge or just plain ignorance? Dawn MacDonald Maple Ridge Wouldn’t more people use a bike path on Dewdney Trunk Road, east of 240th Street, where there are at least three schools, than the new one on Lougheed Highway?

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When Fern Crescent residents complained about 34 more houses planned nearby for the 240th Street area, Maple Ridge council and staff came up with a solution. But no one asked the residents affected by that solution what they thought. “There’s been minimal consultation,” said Tara Blokzyl, who lives with her husband Rob on 128th Avenue, off Fern

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Rob Blokzyl, Larry Kirkwoodand, Tara Blokzyl and Diane Laity where the road will be extended. Ears Provincial Park, one of the busiest in the province. Connecting 128th Ave. also will remove busy traffic from Fern Cres., where the 34 new houses will go. The developer of those new homes will pay about a third of the cost of the road. But Rob Blokzyl said the city has no plans to upgrade or widen 128th Ave. or add sidewalks so it can accommodate the heavier traffic. The road will be more dangerous because of the sharp turn off on to 128th Ave. than the existing Fern Cres., which is wider and has some shoulders, he added. The family could lose driveway access for their $250,000 garden suite they’re now building on the corner of the road. “I would never have put the building here if I’d know this was going to be the main road,” Blokzyl said. The family has lived on their one-acre property for 17 years. “We’ve invested our money to make a real nice family home … and these people have just shafted us. It’s just ridiculous.” The city recently bought property to make a park in the area, said neighbour Larry Kirkwood, who’s lived on 128th Ave. for 32 years. “There’s nothing for

pedestrians along here, there’s nothing for anybody along here,” Tara Blokzyl said. The Silver Valley area plan calls for trees and sidewalks and proper roads, but Rob Blokzyl said he’s been told there’s no intention of doing that on 128th Ave. The property is located in southeast corner of the Silver Valley area. For vehicles eastbound from the park, a curving left-hand turn is required to get on to 128th Ave. metres from a residence on the corner of Fern Cres. The road wasn’t supposed to be a major connector so homes were built closer to roadway, he said. “It’s all to make the development go through.” The initial proposal would have had residents getting to their new homes by using Fern Cres., at a point where there’s a horseshoe bend in the road. Mayor Ernie Daykin said the area has some industrial property on 128th Avenue and there will be a park nearby. “I’ll have to look at the context of the neighbourhood. I didn’t think there would be a huge impact on a lot of houses in there.” The new road, though, will get a good portion of the 600,000 vehicles that use Fern Cres., he added.

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Rowley has ‘skin in game’ By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Candidate James Rowley says it is important to have some parents as school board trustees. He is running for one of the seven seats on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board in the Nov. 15 election. Rowley works as an educator – he is an English as a second language (ESL) teacher for a nonprofit organization, and takes a task-based approach to learning. He also has two young children in the local school system, who learn by the Montessori meth-

od. “My kids sparked my interest in education,” he said. “Every day you’re looking at their faces. And there’s a responsibility to speak for them, because they can’t vote,” he said. “And there will be fewer homeless people and fewer drug addicts if we raise them well.” Rowley said trustee candidates who have children in the education system “have some skin in the game.” Rowley has lived in Maple Ridge since 2007. His wife grew up here, and the family now lives in the house that her grand-

father built in Hammond. He has embraced the community, and writes the Hammondforeverhouse blog and started the Hammond Neighbours page on Facebook. Rowley That has led to the Hammond Neighbours website. He enjoys these social media projects. “It’s a collaborative model of community building,” he said. His other community involvement includes being a member of the Montessori Parent Advi-

sory Council, and he serves as a Beaver Scout leader. Rowley said he does not want to be adversarial in his approach to winning votes. “We don’t need to pick fights. We’re all working on the same team.” With the B.C. Teachers’ Federation signing a sixyear collective agreement, school boards should be entering a time of relative stability in the system. “There’s a great opportunity for collaboration.”

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Nancy Nagy is running for a spot on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board. She has lived for more than 10 years in Maple Ridge, and while her children are grown up, she does have nieces in the school system, and their experiences helped motivate her to get involved. Nagy believes students need to put down their iPads and smart phones, and learn the way that their parents’ generation did. “We need to get back to basics – reading, writing and ‘rithmatic, and learning how to communicate with each other,” she said. She was a student with special needs when she was in school, and support for special needs students is an issue that is close to her heart. She would work to ensure that teachers has assistants and all the supports they need to ensure special needs students thrive. These students should not be limited by the same system that is supposed to be helping them fulfill their potential, she said. “Children need to be encouraged to seek their dreams at school.” Nagy was successful in school, and went on to be trained as a legal secretary. Bullying is another key issue for her. “I’ve seen what it can do to people,” she said. “The fear and anxiety – they don’t want to go to school.”

She said the emphasis in recent years has been on bullying through social media, which is a problem, but Nagy said in-person bullying is still very much an issue. “Trustees can listen to parents, students and teachers, and bring their concerns to the table,” she said. “Be a voice for these people.” She is also a strong advocate for the arts, and is opposed to cutting back

arts and music programs when budgets get tight. “We need to look at where the money is being spent – we’re taking away a lot of programs for Nagy the kids, and the kids need these programs to develop.” Nagy has been involved with Girl

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Ridge Meadows RCMP are concerned about an increase in crime in the downtown area following a cell phone theft on Wednesday. Two men approached another at the corner of Lougheed Highway and 224th Street just before 8 p.m. Wednesday. The first two offered to sell a cellular phone to a man standing at the corner. He informed them that he already had one and displayed it. The two men then took the phone and ran away. The first suspect is 5’8’’, a white male with short blond hair and blue eyes. He is “overweight” and wore black sweatpants, a hooded sweatshirt and a T-shirt. The second suspect is also a white male, 6’3’’ with a medium build and in his 40s. He was wearing dark coloured khaki pants, a light coloured T-shirt, and a red nylon jacket. He was carrying a black nylon grocery bag. “Ridge Meadows RCMP are aware that there are increased community concerns in the downtown core,” Dunlop said. “Our crime analysis shows there has been an increase in calls for service in this area, even with violent crime rates improving over the past several years.” She added police are committed to con-

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Maple Ridge This Month NOVEMBER 2014 SPOTLIGHT ON: 2014 Maple Ridge Election Advance Polling Starts November 1, 2014 We’ve published a lot of ads encouraging citizens to ‘Be Engaged. Be A Voter’ in the last few weeks. You’ve seen the signs pop up on street corners and the local newspapers are filled with ads and stories about all of the men and women who have stepped forward to run for the offices of Mayor, Council and School Trustee.

In addition to the ads in this newspaper, we have published complete information about Advance Voting, Voting Registration, Voting Locations, Candidate Profiles and Contact Information plus we’ve even created four short videos to help introduce you to the process of casting a ballot.

Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page.

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Council Meeting Videos convince your neighbours to ‘Be engaged. Be a voter.’ Here we go, in two weeks it’s Election Day in Maple Ridge. Mark your calendar – November 15 we will all elect our Mayor, Council and School Trustees for a four-year term.

INFORMED: Look. Listen. Be Seen. Dark Evenings and Rain Make it Tough to be Seen Our friends at ICBC have been working with the Ridge Meadows RCMP to create awareness about the need for pedestrians to be extra careful at this time of year with the slogan ‘Look. Listen & Be Seen.’ The City has jumped on board, and given that this is the weekend we change our clocks back one hour on Saturday night, there’s no better time to remind folks that it will be darker in the late afternoon now, and we all need to step up and be responsible drivers and pedestrians. This graphic is being placed on some key uncontrolled pedestrian crossings to provide pedestrians with tips to increase their safety. Things like making eye contact with drivers, wearing bright reflective clothing and not being distracted by texting and music may seem like common sense, but they are often one of the causes of pedestrian accidents. Rain and fog, common weather this time of year, compound the problem. Parents, make sure your children ‘Look. Listen & Be Seen.’ You can model this behaviour by wearing bright clothing yourself. Together we can help make sure that drivers and pedestrians respect each other.

Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Monday, November 3 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 4 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday, November 17 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 18 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 25 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes

Starting tomorrow, November 1, 2014 the voting starts. The first Advance Polling day will commence at two locations. The Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre located at 12150 224 Street and the Fraserview Village Small Hall located at 22610 116 Avenue will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for you to cast your ballot. There is an ad in this edition of The News that details the locations and times for the Advance Polls on Wednesday, November 5 and Saturday, November 8.

The image with this article is from an ad that we published on Wednesday asking you to help us write the final ad in our campaign to encourage greater participation at the polls. We’re asking citizens to answer the question ‘Why Do You Vote?’ by sending us a brief note to election@mapleridge.ca or posting a short answer on the City Facebook and Twitter pages using the hashtag #WhyDoYouVote? We will go through your submissions and select a number of the best responses to be the final ad in our campaign. Don’t be a partisan for your favourite candidate or use clichés – speak from your heart. This is your chance to

INFORMED: November 2014 Council Meeting Schedule

If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page.

INFORMED: Remembrance Day Hours Tuesday, November 18 Holiday Hours

INFORMED: November 11 is Remembrance Day On November 11 We Gather to Honour our Heroes

Municipal Hall: Closed Maple Ridge Leisure Centre: Open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre: Closed Greg Moore Youth Centre: Open 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Firehall No. 1 Administrative Office: Closed RCMP – Police Services Administrative Office: Open 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pitt Meadows Youth Centre: Closed

Volunteers from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #88 oversee the annual Remembrance Day event that begins with a march from the Legion at 224 Street and Brown Avenue south to Haney Place. The march will include veterans of Canada’s Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Ridge Meadows RCMP, Maple Ridge Fire Department, Corrections Service, plus Cadets, Scouts, Cubs and organizations, such as St. Johns Ambulance. There will be road closures during this event from 10:00 am to Noon. 224 Street will be closed from Brown Avenue to 119 Avenue, which includes the intersection at 224 Street and Dewdney Truck Road. Please use other routes on Tuesday, November 11.

The fly past and moment of silence will take place at 11:00 am. The march happens just after 10:00 am and the ceremony ends between 11:30 and Noon with the march out from the park. Don’t forget to pick up a poppy and wear it proudly over the next few weeks!

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Democracy in action, Save the Date! several times this week B y Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

No one should complain they never had a chance to meet their candidates this Nov. 15 election. Meet-and-greet sessions for Maple Ridge politicians have happened the last two weekends, while platforms have been discussed at two all-candidates sessions, one in Hammond and the other at Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre. This week, voters and candidates get a break for a few days, but on Sunday the campaign for voters’ hearts and minds resumes. Back again this year on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Democracy Fair takes place in the Genstar Studio in the Arts Centre Theatre in downtown Maple Ridge. The fair runs between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and will allow candidates for mayoralty, council and school board, to set up tables to chat with potential voters. The next day on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., the five mayoralty candidates duke it out at the Salvation Army’s Caring Place.

Nicole Read, Michael Morden, Graham Mowatt, Ernie Daykin and Gary Cleave are all seeking the top spot. A big turnout is expected and all five have confirmed their attendance. Voters from all over Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have expressed “a keen interest in hearing what the candidates have to say in-person,” says Darrell Pilgrim, executivedirector of the Caring Place. “We are happy to provide a forum for the mayoral candidates to discuss their political platforms, especially their stance on the issue of poverty in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.” People can park across the street at the Maple Ridge Baptist Church, and enter through the front doors of The Caring Place. The next day, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the mayoralty candidates will be at the Arts Centre Theatre at noon when the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce holds a debate during the chamber luncheon. The charge for that is $25. You can register on the chamber website. Candidates for council may have already had their only two

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all-candidates debates last week because no further meetings have been scheduled. Council candidate Morgan Jensen who’s organized the Vote Maple Ridge website, says regular council and school board meetings and other events are making it difficult to schedule election meetings this week. He added the candidates running share similar views about Maple Ridge issues, such as the need to continue to improve the downtown and fight crime, while requiring smarter residential growth to preserve the city’s natural beauty. “Everybody wants development. Everybody wants Maple Ridge to grow. Everybody just wants to do it the smartest way.” No matter who’s

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elected, he said, there should be a good team on council with a range of experience. “I’m not sure I’m going to vote for myself.”

Advance polls For people who can’t make the Nov. 15 election day, several advance polls are available. Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at: • Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street; • Fraserview Village Small Hall, 22610 – 116 Avenue. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at: • Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at: • Planet Ice, 23588 105 Avenue; • Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, 11925 Haney Place; • Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road.

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the next six months. “With all this happening … it doesn’t bring Johnathan and Beckie back.” She pointed out that Beckie was awarded the Citizen of the Century award by the City of Pitt Meadows earlier this year. “She should have been there to receive this award, not me. “It’s not just my loss. It’s everybody’s loss.” Dyer said the loss of her daughter hit home when she attended a niece’s wedding and realized she won’t see her daughter walk down the aisle. “I don’t celebrate anymore because there are two empty chairs there. I don’t even bother.”

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• make sure your child can see, as many Halloween masks will impair vision (wearing makeup may be a better idea); • encourage your child to wait until they’re home before consuming any treats; • inspect all candy to make sure it is safe to be eaten; • drivers are urged to slow down, especially in residential areas, as this provides more time to see pedestrians and react. Police want to remind all citizens that the sale and use of fireworks is banned in both Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, unless permits have been authorized.

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Porte offering a great opportunity at The Maxx @ Verve By Kerry Vital

Porte Development is offering maximum value at The Maxx @ Verve in Surrey. The third and final phase of the popular condominium community includes the finishes from the first and second phases, Verve and Social @ Verve. “This is a great opportunity for buyers,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte. “We’ve had a lot of first-time buyers interested in Verve.” To help those first-time buyers, Porte is once again offering

their popular flexible deposit program at The Maxx @ Verve. “It gives buyers the chance to build their downpayment as we build their home,” Chaput says. The homes at The Maxx range from 540 to 1,300 square feet, in a variety of junior one-bedroom, one-, two- and threebedroom plans. The nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top floor) lend an incredible sense of space to your home, accented by large windows and laminate flooring. The kitchens feature full-size stainless-steel appliances,

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polished quartz countertops and under-cabinet valence lighting. The high-gloss upper cabinetry is complemented by warm wood lowers, and each floorplan includes some unique features such as wine racks, pantries or built-in work stations. Ensuite bathrooms feature custom-designed vanities with polished quartz countertops, undermount sinks and vanity drawers, complemented by porcelain tile floors. The squareprofile deep soaker tub is lit by recessed lighting. Most twobedroom homes include oversized shower stalls with semiframeless glass doors. “Our location is the best,” Chaput says. “We’re just a sixminute walk from King George SkyTrain station and 13 minutes to Central City mall.” Verve is very close to dining, leisure and recreation opportunities as well as the Surrey campus of Simon Fraser University, Surrey City Hall and the City Centre library. Homes start at $169,900. For more information, visit www. porte.ca/verve, call 604-588-3783 or stop by the presentation centre at 13931 Fraser Highway, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

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The parkhomes at The Grove in Clayton Heights are spacious and elegant, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and wood laminate cabinetry. Residents will have access to The Grove Clubhouse, with its 4,300 square feet of amenity space.

Putting down roots in The Grove By Kerry Vital

Surrey’s Clayton Heights has become a vibrant community with plenty of amenities and beautiful homes. Now, it’s welcoming Townline’s The Grove to the neighbourhood, adding more than a touch of green to the area and giving families the chance to put down roots. “It’s nestled in a family friendly area,” says Courtney Osinchuk, marketing manager for Townline. “There’s a new elementary school right across the street. You can literally watch your kids walk to school.” Green space is an integral part of The Grove, with its centrally located grove, parks on two sides and greenbelts on the other two sides. There is plenty of curb appeal at The Grove, with its Craftsman contemporary architecture and professionally landscaped front and rear yards. Each home includes a single, tandem or double-car garage. Inside, the two-, three- and four-bedroom

parkhomes are available in a range of floorplans. Rich wood laminate flooring is featured throughout the main living areas, with nylon carpeting in the bedrooms, hallways and stairs. The kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances and square edge flat panel wood laminate cabinetry, complemented by eased square edge quartz countertops and a full height oversized ceramic tile backsplash. The bathrooms are elegant and relaxing, with their own square edge flat panel wood laminate cabinetry, eased square edge quartz countertops and a quartz backsplash. The ensuite takes the luxury further with a handlaid porcelain floor tile and shower surround. The main bathroom features a deep soaker tub with a chrome rain showerhead and large format ceramic tile surround. “There has been a great response so far,” says Osinchuk. “Every time we release a phase, it sells quickly.” Townline is currently selling the fifth of six phases. “We have a few homes that are available for immediate occupancy, with the others being ready in the next two to three months, depending on the phase,” Osinchuk says. “We’ve concentrated on maximizing functionality in the layouts of these homes. For example, we added in workstations (in the kitchens) in the homes that do not have dens, so kids can do their homework or you can pay your bills or work on your computer.

People like the added functionality of that.” Townline’s reputation for quality has been a big draw for buyers. “We are established in the community,” Osinchuk says, noting that The Grove is their sixth project in the area, joining Canterbury Ridge, Clayton Rise, Compass, Heritance and Clayton Village. Residents at The Grove will have access to The Grove Clubhouse, a 4,300-square-foot amenities space with an indoor floor hockey court, custom theatre screening room, fitness room, fireside social lounge with kitchenette

and a terrace with a barbecue and lounge seating. They will also have unlimited access to the neighbouring Clayton Rise Clubhouse with its additional 4,800 square feet of amenities and outdoor pool. The Grove is moments from Clayton Crossing and Willowbrook Mall, as well as Highway 1 for an easy commute, and plenty of leisure and recreation opportunities in the area, making it appealing to buyers of all ages. “There’s really a nice community here,” says Osinchuk. “There’s something for everyone.” Homes at The Grove start at $269,900. For more information, visit www. thegroveatclayton.ca, call 604-533-6968 or stop by the sales centre at 1-19433 68th Avenue, Surrey.

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Retaining walls require planning By Kevin Gillies

etaining walls are common in the Lower Mainland when it comes to containing gardens and lawns, in large part, because of our region’s rolling geography and sometimes-steep grades of land. The downside of sitting on top of a hill is that it sometimes leaves you with nothing more than a significant drop-off when you step out the door. Probably the most popular reason to build a retaining wall is to increase usable yard space, and to add to the overall landscape design of your yard. Terraced hills with retaining walls and leveling out yard areas that allows enjoyment for kids and guests. Retaining walls can be substantial undertakings and you’ll want to consider hiring a contractor or landscaper – experienced in building retaining walls – to do this major job for you. Plan ahead before starting your project. The bigger the project is, the more you’ll have to consider your wall’s ability to hold back soil and rock that is piled up behind it. That means solidifying and fortifying foundations, making sure you’re using proper building materials and procedures, and acquiring the proper building permits from city hall. But we don’t all live in mansions and smaller retaining walls are typically used in landscaping to create some depth and perspective in gardens and landscaping. When it comes to the aesthetic retaining walls, interlocking concrete landscaping stones are the most popular materials for these smaller projects, and are well within the grasp of a determined homeowner. Keep in mind, however, that any professional landscaper would be more than happy to design your retaining wall and do the grunt work of building it for you if the project sounds like it’s a little out of your league, or liking, to tackle. According to Home Depot, landscape blocks are among the best ways to build garden retaining walls in a long time.

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“Made of precast concrete, they have textured faces that make them look a lot more like stone than concrete,” the Home Depot website says on building these aesthetic walls. “They require neither footing nor mortar, and stacking them automatically creates a wall that leans into the hillside for strength.” Two major types exist: lipped and pinned. The ones with lips work best for this project. The ones with fiberglass pins are used for large structural walls that require engineers and earthmoving equipment. Solid landscape blocks are durable and can easily be cut into smaller pieces to offset courses as you build your wall. The home-maintenance and renovation specialist retail chain recommends wall builders: build and level a trench, lay the first layer of blocks, lay the second course, lay the third courser and some drain pipe, then lay the capstones. And don’t forget to talk to the good people at city hall. They will advise you on whether or not you will need a building permit to

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construct your retaining wall. Building a retaining wall without proper permits can result in municipal directives to tear the wall down at your own cost. So it’s best to check first. The Maple Ridge city hall website says, “A retaining wall is defined as any structure over 0.5 of a metre in height at any point along its length.” To apply for a retaining wall permit from city hall, builders will need: • two site plans (in metric) showing wall location(s), length of wall, top of wall and bottom of wall elevations at various points along its length, including the highest point along the wall, distance between consecutive tiers of walls, distance from any property lines, and the location of any storm water/ rainwater infiltration systems; • walls over one metre in height, or tiered walls less than three metres apart, will require two copies of a sealed wall design supplied by a structural and/or geotechnical engineer plus copies of liability insurance and Schedule B.

For walls under 1.0m that are located on properties with a geotechnical covenant registered against it or on properties that may have geotechnical concerns we will require a geotechnical engineer to comment on the impact of the walls on the site. No matter what the size of your retaining wall project may be, it is wise to get advice and expertise of a landscape designer so you get the best possible results. There’s a wealth of landscaping books, landscaping websites and computer software to draw expertise from. Drive through neighborhoods or visiting nurseries helps give you ideas for how to creatively design your retaining wall and the landscaping that will go with it. For a larger project, either for landscaping reasons or to address more practical concerns, get at least three bids from different contractors to ensure that you get the best design and price possible. – Kevin Gillies is a freelance writer for Black Press.

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#22 9960 Wilson Rd., Mission

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

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HOUSE & WORKSHOP! 11260 207th St., Maple Ridge

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414,900

382,900

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669,000

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329,900

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#124 13819 232nd St., Maple Ridge

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339,900

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449,000

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469,900

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11591 240th St., Maple Ridge

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#4 20937 Camwood Ave., M.R.

NEW LISTING!

469,900

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249,900

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169,000

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#604 22230 North Ave., Maple Ridge

Gorgeous Fraser River views in this beautiful 862 sq ft top floor unit. 1 bdrm and den, open layout, 10’ ceilings, 4 pce bath, gas F/P. Big kitchen open to the living area. Rainscreened building. Central location - walk to everything - W/C Xpress, shops, Downtown Maple Ridge. Immediate possession available.

SOLD

#2007 2655 Bedford St., Port Coquitlam

MLS#V1063090

169,900

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Top floor corner unit with huge balcony and Southwest views. Big footage & generous room sizes in this 2 bdrm home. Master suite has own balcony! Great building with park across the street. Easy to love!

SOLD 13366 240th St, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1071875

639,900

BURKE MOUNTAIN

#37 1295 Soball St., Coquitlam

Almost new, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath end-unit townhome approximately 2300 sqft w/ amazing, SWEEPING SOUTHERN VIEWS from every level! Gorgeous finishings features GRANITE, ample cabinetry and counter space, stainless appliances, spa-like 5 pc ensuite w/ soaker tub. The best of the best!

SOLD

24180 104th Ave., Maple Ridge

SOLD 1451 Denise Pl, Port Coquitlam

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286,900

UNBEATABLE VALUE! 21563 121 Ave., Maple Ridge

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

SOLD 2355 Thames Cr, Port Coquitlam

299,000

NEW LISTING

8-11848 Laity St, Maple Ridge

Updated Westside townhome in small, adult oriented 45 + complex. End unit features house-sized living room and dining areas, granite counters and undermount sink in kitchen, gas f/p, big Mbdrm w/ WI clo and ensuite w/ soaker tub, fully fenced, private backyard. A must see!

SOLD

3632 Wellington St, Port Coquitlam

SOLD

23765 116th Ave, Maple Ridge

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Moose drop after tough road trip The Meadow Ridge Moose had a tough road trip to Kamloops, taking just one of the four points available. The local women drop to third place in the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League, with a record of 4-2-2. The two teams played to a scoreless tie on Saturday night, and then the host Vibe won 3-1 on Sunday. During Saturday’s game, Moose goaltender Brianna Tham made 31 saves to earn the shutout, while Alana Parker had an incredible 16 blocked shots. Madeline Cockrill scored the only goal for the Moose on the weekend. On Saturday at 8:30 p.m. the Moose will host the Victoria Phantoms, who have just one win in five outings so far this season. That game will be played at the Pitt Meadows Arena, Chrysler Rink.

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Cyclists love Maple Ridge’s annual costumed bike race, the Pumpkin Cross, which is set for this Sunday. “With new events, new sponsors, combined with the music, MC and Halloween festivities, Pumpkin Cross is ready to show the cyclocross community why it was voted Pedal Magazines “Best Bike Race” in 2013,” said race organizer Barry Lyster. The ever popular costume contest is back, and has become almost as competitive as the race itself. New Balance has come on board to offer a pair of shoes to the individual with the best judged costume. New for the 2014 race is a team event. The winner of the team event will include the rider’s placing along with their team costume ranking. Youth participation at cyclocross races in B.C. has seen tremendous growth in the last few years and Lyster is passionate about seeing more kids on bikes. There is a special price of $20 for new youth wanting to participate in Pumpkin Cross. This will include a one-day licence along with a race entry. Almost any bike will work for this race. There is also a free kid’s race on a short course held at 12:15 p.m. for those youngsters on run bikes and small wheelers. With cyclocross being one of the more inclusive cycling events, this year’s Pumpkin Cross has partnered with the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre to create a specialty wheeled race. This fun event is for those young aspiring athletes who want to compete on their adapted bikes and race chairs. Back again by popular demand is the clin-

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Local Ride Racing’s annual Pumpkin Cross bike race and costume contest will be held on Sunday. ic, race and licence package for beginner women. For $25 women will be able to join Liv Giant’s Sandra Walter, for a cyclocross skills clinic, receive a day-of licence and then be able to race Pumpkin Cross. “We are seeing some real interest and growth in the women’s categories. Having the opportunity to be part of this is great for

the sport,” said Lyster. Pumpkin Cross will return to the North Alouette Greenway Park in Maple Ridge, BC. Registration is open and going strong and call-ups will be in order of registration. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Register @ www.localride.ca.

Five teams remain in a close battle for first place in Haney Masters’ Curling action following games this week at Golden Ears Curling Club. Only two points separate the rinks of Greg Hook, Bill Hanula, Roger Fast, Jim Maitland and Eric Holler. Hanula’s rink, consisting of Clifford Wells (third) and Peter Kosonen (second) and a spare ran their record to 6-1 with a victory over Ed Desjardins (skip), Max Albrechtsen (third), Kent Skene (second) and Ole Hensrud (lead) as they joined in the hunt for first spot. Holler’s foursome kept pace with the top group with a victory over veteran Jack Stadl. Along with third Angelo Masaro, second George Lagerstrom and lead Tim Tyler, Holler moved his record to 5-2 to remain in contention in the early-going of league play.

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Every athlete needs core training

he core muscle group is a key component in building an athletic base. Many common misconceptions of how to activate the core can lead to unproductive effort and possible injury. But appropriate training of the core can effectively build endurance, increase strength, and reduce injury. Many athletes still describe core exercises as crunches or sit-ups. While these exercises do activate muscles in the core, they are not the most productive or safe exercise choice. Which sports should train the core muscles? What are the best exercises for the core? First of all, we must ask what muscles comprise the core (or trunk) and what is its role? The muscles of the trunk that control spinal movement are considered by most to be the core muscle group, even though the muscles that cross over from the hip and shoulder are often included, as well. Postural muscles like the deeper muscles of the back and the abdominal area generally have more slow-twitch fibres than fast-twitch. The speed of contraction is slower with less strength than fast-twitch, but they are much more resistant to fatigue. That means they are better suited for control and

stability as opposed to a momentary tensing, the power muscles in which transfers the greatthe body (such as chest, est amount of force from triceps and quadriceps), the legs to the arms. which have more fastSo it goes for most twitch fibres. sports movements, So core muscles are including the slap shot, perfect for creating stiffkicking a soccer ball and ness around the spine throwing a baseball. and must provide stabilThat is why in recent ity and control without years there has been a fatiguing, while the limbs Kinected move away from tradiKerry Senchyna turn on and off with a tional crunches and sitgreat deal of power and ups, which are incredibly strength. hard and potentially damaging on Without this ability to stiffen your spine, toward exercises like and brace the spine and provide planks and bridges, during which a consistent anchor for the limbs, the spine stays in its optimal, neuhigh levels of performance would tral posture. be impossible. It is also why if you take a group During the golf swing, a golfer of throwers or kickers and divide needs to mildly rotate the trunk them up into core-training only while moving hips and shoulders and limb-training only groups, to take the club back and ready the core training group will always the downward swing. Then while kick or throw harder when the contracting all the appropriate training period is done. muscles in sequence during the Exercises for the core should down-swing, the greatest degree be done by virtually all athletes of force generated in the core and they should be done in three muscles is at the precise moment planes of motion. the club head makes contact with Traditional weight training is ofthe ball. ten done in static, two-leg stances, At this moment, the trunk is in often sitting on a bench, in one a strong, neutral spinal posture, plane, which does not replicate making the most of all the optimal sports situations. joint positions. Make sure your core exercises At the moment of contact with challenge your trunk muscles in a the ball, the core is engaged in sport-specific way. This week’s feature:

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Speed skaters flying into season The Ridge Meadows Racers were flying around the rink at the Langley Interclub Meet last weekend. It was one three season-opening meets held around the province. Carina McDonald raced in the Juniors Div. 2, and saw personal bests (pbs) in all the distances and took an amazing 15 seconds off her 1,500m time. Elite skaters Pascal Chassay, Janie Green, Marshall Shupe and Tim Song skated in the T2T Div. 3, and Green and Song had all personal bests in their 500m races. Shupe set new personal fastest times at all distances and finished first overall in the division.

In the T2T Division 4, Tahlon Flamma and Annabelle Green had solid performances, with Green setting three pbs and Flamma achieving pbs in all the distances. In the T2T Div 6, Stephania Kamagianis and Regan Custance skated 200, 400 and 500m distances and had solid appearances, with Custance setting new pbs in all the distances. In the LT2 Div 9, Adam Abbott, Jared Bolland, Sammy Green and Rohann Chassay skated 200, 300, 400 and 1200m distances each seeing pbs – Green achieving two and Chassay in all distances. The L2T/FUNd Div 10 saw Ali-

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HOUSE, Jeff A Memorial Service in remembrance of Jeff House who passed away suddenly on October 12th, 2014, will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 3rd at Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom, Betty Joyce Schafer who peacefully went to sleep on Thursday, October 23, 2014 after suffering a stroke on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Glenwood Manor in Agassiz, BC. Mom was born in Sarnia, Ontario on November 22, 1926. Mom was predeceased by her youngest son, Bobby in 1980 and her loving and devoted husband John Schafer, who passed away six months ago. They were not meant to be apart. Mom will be lovingly missed by sons, Michael (Linda), David (Jane) and daughters Cathy (Les), Liz (Andy) as well as grandchildren Kris, Kyle, Jamie and Callie and greatgrandchildren Nathan, Brooklyn and Mila. Mom was the epitome of selflessness and forever fretted about the wellbeing of family and friends. She loved working in the schools as a secretary and maintained lifelong friends from those days. She prided herself on keeping her home in pristine condition and always made sure she was ‘put together’ before any outings. Mom was a classy lady who was happiest when surrounded by family. We can’t begin to describe the void left by such a warm, loving soul. Her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes, never to be forgotten. Mom will be forever missed and always in our hearts. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at: www.woodlawnfh-mission.com Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548

SCHNEIDER, Leslie Francis Jan. 13, 1933 - Oct 25, 2014 Beloved husband and father. Survived by wife Simone (of 49 yrs), children Darlene (Merv) Bray, Sharon Jones, Stephen Norman Schneider, Nadia Riggs, Eric Schneider & Jason (Nao) Schneider. 8 grandchildren: Matthew, Aaron, Trina, Jason, Kyle, Brianna, Emma, Noah. 6 great grandchildren: Dacey, Arabella, Ellianna, Kana, Hunter, Eden. Brothers Caesar and Bruno and sisters Ethel, Dorothy, and Helen. And many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons Frank and Kelly, parents Frank & Eva, brothers Gregory, Hildebrand, & Randolph, and sister Bernice. Les was born in Steen, Sask. and grew up and went to school in Wakaw. He worked for the CPR in BC and the Northern Canada Power Commission and Esso in the NWT. He got his 2nd class Steam Engineer Certificate while in the NWT. Working with Esso took Les and family to Alberta and finally to his dream job in BC. During his time in the North Les enjoyed hunting, cross country skiing, and ski-doing. He was a provincial level curler (NWT & AB), horseshoe player and bowler (BC). After moving South he spent time camping and travelling. Later in life Les loved to read, watch TV, and play cards and dice with family and friends. He loved nothing more than a good conversation and a shared joke. Prayers will be held on Thursday, October 30th at 5pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 22587 - 121st Avenue, Maple Ridge. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 31 at 11:00 am also at St. Patrick’s. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

Marjorie passed away at Ridge Meadows Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband John; parents Art and Anne Cornell and grandson Johnny de Oliveira. Marjorie is survived by her daughter Audrey, granddaughter Venessa and great grandson Bentley, Len Cornell, Laverne & Maynard Hilts, Gerty Brooker and many other family & friends.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday November 1, 2014 at 12pm at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s), 11969 216th St., Maple Ridge, BC, Officiating

Pastor Bob Goos. No flowers by request. Special thank you to the doctor and nurses on 3 north for comforting Marjorie during her last few days.

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Our progressive program excels in merging the best of the Montessori Method and the current thinking of Early Childhood Education. Each child has their own program to grow and learn. Within our prepared environment we offer fun and exciting programs; French, Music & Creative Movement. AM/PM 2, 3,4 & 5 day programs. We also offer Daycare programs.

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• ORDER PICKERS & COUNTER SALES • DRIVER / WAREHOUSE PERSON Required for Gregg Distributors. Langley warehouse distributor of industrial & automotive supplies is looking for self-motivated, energetic people to join our team. Knowledge of automotive and trucking industries is an asset. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca

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SALES ADVISOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca.

It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities. This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca

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Full-time opportunity available at our well established professional services firm in Maple Ridge. Candidates should have strong bookkeeping and payroll skills, preferably with Simply Accounting, proficiency with Microsoft office, excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus a minimum 3 years experience working in a fast paced professional office.

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COMMUNITY HOME SUPPORT WORKER wanted for young female (24 yrs) with Asperger’s Syndrome, (high functioning) to assist with daily living & functional skills. Must be personable & reliable. Experience an asset. Class 5 Drivers lic an asset. Rotating shifts. Please email resume:maureenaldridge@shaw.ca

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EXP. SERVERS reqâ€™d Foxs Reach Pub Must have S.I.R. & be able to work under pressure. Drop resume at pub 20398 Dewdney Trunk Rd

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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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HANDYPERSONS

Eagle Eye Handyman Services Selling your home? Need a clean up? Deck Fences Pressure Washing info. Call Dennis 778-899-1910

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CHOICE RENOVATIONS Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024 Cellular 604-671-9694

TREE SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Since 1985 604-808-0212

Free Estimates. Call Marv:

Circulation

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

Residential & Commercial

OfďŹ ce: 604-856-6177 Mobile: 778-549-5090

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

.Jimâ€™s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

BEST CLEANERS

Fall Special - 20% OFF

GUTTER CLEANING

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

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FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

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* We do Move-outs * Chemical Free

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ€™s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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Detailed House Cleaning

SEPTIC TANKS

TONYâ€™â€™S PAINTING

Denâ€™s GarDENing Services

HARDWORKING, lady avail. for cleaning your home. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. 604-460-6608

242

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

365

HOME REPAIRS

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803

300

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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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TOPSOIL

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Prompt Delivery Available

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Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

EAGLE TILE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203

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

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Busy Maple Ridge law firm seeks energetic full-time junior legal assistant w/2 yrs personal injury exp. Basic bookkeeping & pc law knowledge an asset.

Please send your resume by Email to:

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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

LEGAL

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

604-537-4140 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 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

DEVELOPMENT Potential in Urban Reserve. Maple Ridge 7.5 acres and 5 acres. Call 778-908-1479

609

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Fall Prices Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

APARTMENT/CONDOS

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm apt, 55+, insuite washer/dryer, friendly bldg, $159,000. 778-242-6168, 604-476-1091

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME for sale with FREE pad rent in Mission $39,000. Privacy with great view. Call 604-820-8218

PETS

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14â€™ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS 706

NEWER APARTMENTS â—† 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 â—† Six Appliances â—† Secured Underground Prkg. â—† Cls. to West Coast Express â—† Adult Oriented

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable inclâ€™d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be req. Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Polo Club Apartments

MAPLE RIDGE

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo

Great Location

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Refâ€™s Reqâ€™d & Absolutely No Pets

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844

Near Shopping & Amenities.

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES born Aug. 30, 2 males, unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald, raised by 13 year old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots & deworming, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-8204827 Mission 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

Queen Anne Apts.

and Hydro

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

~ Since 1987 ~

No Pets ~ Available Now Ref.s & Credit check reqâ€™d

MISC. FOR SALE

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED 1 Bedroom suites avail Starting at $600/mo incl hot water & cable. No pets.

604.418.1932

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm 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 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge

MAPLE COURT I

1 Bdrm Apt $750 2 Bdrm Apt $850 Includes heat, h/w. N/P. Available now.

604-476-6683 Maple Ridge Central

CertiďŹ ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

1-604-358-8722

Maple Ridge

(604)466-5799

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

752

ROOMS FOR RENT

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares reqâ€™d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Call 604-467-3944

TOWNHOUSES

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

WE BUY CARS

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

t 4DSBQ $BS 3FNPWBM t #JO 4FSWJDF t %SJWF 0O 4DBMF 23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Mon-Sat 8am-4pm www.fvme.com

TRANSPORTATION 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION MAPLE RIDGE room in 2 bdrm hse Share whole house $600/mo incl all utils, wd, street prkg. Female prof or student. N/S. Nov 1. 604-506-5416.

749

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MAPLE RIDGE - New bright spacious 2 Bedroom ste. 1000 sq/ft. gr. lvl. Fncd yrd. Priv ent. $1000/m incl. utils, cable & washer dryer, N/S, N/P, close to schools & shopping. Nov1. 604-467-5084 778-389-8848

604-463-3000

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

845

810

AUTO FINANCING The Scrapper

STORAGE

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

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

Onsite Manager

www.galaxyloans.ca

604.465.7713 750

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Large bright grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den with priv entry, prkg, gas f/p & lndry. $700/mo. N/S. No dogs. Avail Nov 1st. (604)937-3534.

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

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1 & 2 Bdrms from $682, $830 and $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

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

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE Albion area. Newly painted 1 Bdr ste, f/s,w/d. Avail now N/p. $750 incl utils. 604-308-4614.

SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

(604) 467- 5271 Glenwood Manor Apartments

750

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

604-464-3550

SENIORS DISCOUNT

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.

OFFICE/RETAIL

TRANSPORTATION

604.465.7221

Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

560

AVAILABLE NOW

Fraser View & Maple View Apartments

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE COURT II

ANYTHING OF VALUE

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

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

Single Items to Entire Households

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

RENTALS

PORT COQUITLAM

SENIORâ€™S DISCOUNT Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

741

746

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

RENTALS

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

Sorry No Pets CRIME FREE BUILDING

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

For more info: google us.

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $550m ~ 2 bdrm $625m Inc. hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm)

FEED & HAY

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

477

706

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

604-465-5193

456

RENTALS

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM 3 bdrm finished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP no sublets, 2yr lease. Suit mature. $1500m. Avail now. 604-526-2331

706

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APARTMENT/CONDO

2BR apts - Bright & Large Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building

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