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BC Premier Christy Clark is scheduled to attend a women-only town hall luncheon meeting Friday at the Town & Country Inn. Contributed photo

Clark's visit sparks controversy Delta South NDP candidate claims Premier's attendance puts Delta Chamber of Commerce chair in a conflict of interest MARIA SPITALE-LEISK REPORTER

n appearance by B.C. Premier Christy Clark at a Delta Chamber of Commerce-hosted, women only luncheon on Friday (Aug. 3) has at least one local political figure crying conflict of interest. Just businesswomen were invited to attend the ticketed event at the Delta Town & Country Inn which is being billed as a "town hall style of discussion" – and is not open to the media. And DCC chair Kelly Guichon, who plans to introduce the premier at Friday's luncheon, has publicly announced her intention to run for the nomination of the BC Liberal party in Delta South. Delta South NDP candidate Nic Slater is speaking out against the event, saying the chamber should not be hosting forums cloaked in secrecy. "The Chamber of Commerce is supposed to be a community-based group," said Slater. I believe in the idea of full transparency. I think it's partisan politics is what it is. I think [Clark] needs to work within the public view and I don't think it's appropriate that she use a public group to promote her own candidacy." When asked whether the event created a conflict of interest, Guichon defended her

role at the meeting. "I'm not the nominated candidate so I don't see the conflict of interest anyway," said Guichon, adding it's her role as chair to introduce any guest speaker of the DCC. Delta South's current MLA, independent Vicki Huntington, finds it a little strange the media have been shut out of the event. "I don't think that's appropriate, particularly when it's being sponsored by the chamber," said Huntington, who will be in attendance Friday. "Of course it's worthwhile to have the media there when the premier is in town, especially when it's being billed as a town hall meeting." Huntington speculated Clark might not want reporters exposed to potential critical commentary at the event, which is expected to explore issues and opportunities for women in business. One area of contention she cited was the small business corporate tax rate not being lowered in the last provincial budget. "That has been disappointing," said Huntington. She also questioned why the premier is coming to Delta with Minister of Children and Family Development Mary McNeil in tow. "To me it sounds like they don't know what they want to accomplish [at the meeting]," said Huntington.

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The fourth annual Mentor of the Arts Award will be presented to Tsawwassen's Ali Wright Sunday (Aug. 5) at the Tsawwassen Sun Festival. Each year a member of the local community representing a specific discipline of the arts is recognized for their contribution and leadership in their chosen field. The 2012 Mentor of the Arts Award is being awarded in the category of visual arts. Wright has taught art at Boundary Bay Montessori House for more than 20 years. Award organizers said that over the years Wright has influenced her students with a special blend of wisdom, humour and skill. While not all her students have gone on to careers in visual arts, most if not all will reflect fondly upon the wonderful gift of artistic appreciation that Wright has helped them to achieve, stated a press release. A true mentor in every sense of the word, Ali Wright is a most deserving recipient from the local artistic community. Wright joins past honourees, Jerry Doucette, Beverley Mantovani and Tracy Neff as inspirational members of the flourishing arts and cultural community of Tsawwassen. The award will be present at the Courtyard stage (under the large glass roof near Rona and Albion Books) in the Tsawwassen Shopping Centre.

Boat collision injures four Four people were treated for injuries in hospital after a boating collision late Sunday night (July 29) just east of Westham Island. The Coast Guard's hovercraft was deployed after a report of two boats colliding around 10 p.m. Delta Police say one of the boat's operators is being investigated for impaired operation of a vessel. Three of the injured were taken to Vancouver General Hospital, while the fourth was treated at Delta Hospital. —Staff writer

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Delta Fire crews extinguishing some remaining hot spots from a suspicious brush fire in Boundary Bay Monday morning ( July 30) got some help from above. A helicopter equipped with a water dropping bucket flew in from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to reach some areas inaccessible to fire crews. According to Delta Fire and Emergency Services officials on scene, crews were able to halt the fire from jumping the dike in the area. Dave Plenert, Battal-

ion Chief with Delta Fire said the fire appears suspicious in nature and the incident is under investigation. The fire call came in around 1:30 a.m. Monday after a resident on 28th Ave. reported a strong smell of smoke in the area, said deputy Delta fire chief Paul Scholfield. “There was a concern that the fire would spread to some greenhouses,” added Scholfield. “[Fire] crews set up line of defence just south of the dyke.” Estimates put the size of the smouldering fire at two hectares. Four fire trucks along with a crew of 12 responded to the

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orking on a making a better understanding of B.C.'s health care system." tomorrow. And it's her understanding of the In a broad brush stroke that's essentially what Veronica Car- connection Deltans have to their own roll's role is as the new executive direc- hospital which made her make the tor of the Delta Hospital Foundation. move from the Okanagan. "To know the history of the hospiAnd it's one she says is chock full of tal, really is, I think the reason why inspiration. "Working with donors is the most I'm here," says the native of Echo Bay motivating and inspiring piece of Ontario. "That is, to look at the comthe work that I do," says Carroll who munity and see the passion people replaces Teresa Cooper who had spent have for this facility and for health seven years with the foundation and is care in the community. That is such taking on a new role with the Vancou- a fantastic and motivating factor as a ver Aquarium as its director of annual fund raiser." Adding to that are the siggiving. nificant plans to expand "It's really helping people Philip and upgrade the hosfigure out what type of a Raphael pital which will require legacy they want to leave," the community to play a Carroll adds. "And people role. think long and hard about But it's one she is conhow they want to invest fident the public will their discretionary dollars. embrace, given the conSo, it's been an honour and nection people have with a privilege to work for orgatheir hospital nizations to help facilitate "Often, it's first-hand that." experience," Carroll says How do I want the com"People tell you they had munity to be better? to come to emerg (EmerWhat is that going to look gency Department), or a loved one had like? "As a fundraiser, that's what it's to come in for procedures. They've really all about," says Carroll who has had a personal experience." Part of that is the small town nature been in the business of fundraising for 26 years—improving the financial well the hospital possess. "This facility has had the impresbeing of groups ranging from social sion of being accessible to people, to services to sports and recreation. Prior to accepting the job in Delta the community," Carroll says. "There's she was she was at Royal Inland Hos- not a lot of hustle and bustle going on pital in Kamloops and just completed here. That makes it possible for people to an $11 million ICU capital campaign. "The community raised, through get the, "health care they need in a way the foundation, about $3 million of that I think still makes them feel that that. So, it was a very exciting three they are one on one." And that can only make for a host of years that I spent," she says, adding the experience gave her a good good new tomorrows.

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Former Mountie Benjamin Monty Robinson received a 12-month conditional sentence for his obstruction of justice conviction in New Westminster Supreme Court on July 27. Citing Robinson's Aboriginal status, Justice Janice Dillon did not order jail time for the accused but rather house arrest until Aug. 31, with the remainder of his sentence subject to a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Grand Chief Edward John of the First Nations Summit political executive called Robinson's sentence very lenient. "I just think it's absolutely tragic in every way possible," said John, of the Robinson case as a whole. Robinson has also been ordered to pay a $1,000 victim surcharge fee, write a letter of apology to family, abstain from drugs and alcohol – and finish the rehab program he has been enroled in at the Edgewood facility. The 42-year-old was convicted this spring of obstruction of justice in the October 2008 death of 21-year-old Orion Hutchinson from Tsawwassen. Robinson was driving home when his vehicle collided with Hutchinson's motorcycle at the intersection of 6th Ave, and Gilchrist Dr. He told the court he left the scene of the accident to walk his two children home where he downed two shots of vodka to calm his

nerves. During sentencing, Justice Dillon said Robinson's crime is at a significant serious level as he left the scene of an accident and, knowing the extent of his jeopardy, acted to mislead police. "While the sudden and serious nature of the accident while Robinson's children were in the car might explain Robinson's reaction to some extent and lower his moral culpability, his conduct was nonetheless deliberate and calculated," Dillon said. "He used his knowledge learned as a police officer to mislead investigators: he made a choice." Dillon added that imprisonment should be a last resort, "especially in the case of Aboriginal offenders." John offered some insight into the Gladue principle, which allows for distinct sentencing of Aboriginal offenders, saying that it was Robinson's right to invoke this legislation. "...What the Supreme Court of Canada said was that there was systemic racism built into the criminal justice system," said John. "And parliament had enacted this provision not to mitigate but to ensure that the courts were able to take into account factors relating to an Aboriginal person's background. It's not a get out of jail card by any means." John, who has practised criminal law in Northern BC, cited 2008 statistics that found Aboriginals make up 18 per cent of the male federal inmate population. Asked about the racism

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fruit with an oatmeal topping. It's comfort food." And that fits in well with her restaurant/bake shop's ambience which features a classic tea room that plays host to traditional high teas complete with three courses—savoury, sweet and dessert. The reason Sutton is taking her show on the road from North Delta to Tsawwassen for a third year is to increase exposure of her business and the fact she wants to support the community—she already hosts the work of local artists each Sunday at her tea room. Sutton says the Tsawwassen Sun Festival is tops in her mind in terms of the community celebrations she attends thanks to its jam-packed events and organization. —Philip Raphael

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LETTERS Robinson sentence not surprising Surely, we should not be too surprised at B.C. Justice Janice Dillon dispensing the permissive "blessings" of "Crime & Punishment— Canadian Style (Former Mountie Robinson given 12-month conditional sentence, South Delta Leader, July 27, 2012), where the rights of criminals, such as Monty Robinson and his "special" Aboriginal status, trump the fate of their very real victims. Where child abusers are inconvenienced with a mere three months in prison.

Strange bedfellows Politics certainly makes for strange bedfellows. It wasn’t many months ago when B.C. Premier Christy Clark was flirting with Prime Minister Harper at a hockey rink and hugging Alberta Premier Alison Redford (for the TV cameras) at some conference. Back then the three right-

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The City of Richmond is urging the government to re-think closing of Kitsilano Coast Guard base. Concerns are once that facility is shut down, the Sea Island facility could become overtaxed and result in longer emergency response times. On Sunday night a hovercraft from Sea Island was deployed in a rescue effort near Westham Island after two boats collided, injuring four people.

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Where hit-and-run murderers have to endure the indignity of conditional sentences and house arrest. Where the punishment of habitual offenders is measured not in terms of their crimes but in terms of the criminal being regarded as the "real victim" of societal Judith Hutchinson, mother of the neglect. motorcylist killed in Tsawwassen, compared W h e r e l e n i e n t the sentence for former Mountie Benjamin sentences have made Monty Robinson to grounding a teenager. drug trafficking and Leader file photo organized crime the "crime that pays." to really get tough on crime in Where bail is granted—few this country—long suspended questions asked. sentences. Not to worry though, here's the E.W. Bopp, quintessentially Canadian solution Tsawwassen wing-leaning amigos were atop Enbridge’s gurgling Northern Gateway oil-filled waterbed acting like playful snuggle bunnies. But Christy Clark, just like love itself, is a fickle thing. When the media recently covered a story about how Enbridge’s oil-filled beds have a history of springing leaks that can cause voteloosing political damage, Clark panicked.

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EDITORIAL

Taking too many for the team What do the loss of Delta farmland, the paving over of ancient aboriginal sites on the Fraser River and Enbridge's planned Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat all have in common? All three are sacrifices B.C. is being asked to make so the rest of Canada can use B.C. ports to exploit rising trade with Asia. Agricultural land is being carved off in blocks big and small to convert into port-related development or highway improvements. The South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) last year rolled over some of the province's oldest First Nations archaeological sites near the Alex Fraser Bridge. That may have gone relatively unnoticed but most Lower Mainland motorists know their commutes are increasingly slowed by trucks clogging the roads and longer trains holding up traffic – more symptoms of the pressure to make Metro Vancouver Canada's west coast super port. Now, after a rising tide of public opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, Premier Christy Clark has vowed to block it without world-leading environmental protection and a big share of benefits for B.C. She has her eye on the $81-billion tax bonanza governments stand to reap from the pipeline. Should Ottawa attempt to force it through, the province threatens to bog Enbridge down in permit approvals and even deny the project electricity from BC Hydro. Standing up to Alberta and Ottawa might make good politics in the dying year of a possibly doomed government. But such posturing likely rings hollow for local environmental groups like the Burns Bog Conservation Society that have spent years fighting the SFPR over the threat it poses to the bog and wildlife habitat along the Fraser. Whether it's the new Enbridge pipeline, the expanded Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal or simply more expansion of port terminals, all of this boils down to the same thing: an expectation B.C. suck it up and accept inconvenience, risk and environmental or other losses to benefit the rest of Canada. If we are being asked, over and over, to take one for Team Canada, maybe it is time to consider seeking a new deal.

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The South Delta Artists' Guild presents its Oil and Water exhibition, an annual juried show that attracts the work of artists from around the Lower Mainland. When: July 26 to Aug. 25. Where: Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery—1710 56th Street.

> ROCKET BOYS AND GIRLS

Children ages 6-14 can train like astronauts at Delta Gymnastics incorporating DIGIVATIONS STEM+MOVEMENT (science, technology, engineering and math principles) and excellent gymnastics training provided by DGS coaches. When: Aug. 7-10 and Aug. 20-24.Full day camps take flight from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Delta Sport Development Centre— 4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent. Cost $250 per week, register at www.deltagymnastics. com and learn more at www.digivations.com.

The trip aboard the sternwheeler Native cruises past floating homes, Ladner’s channels and islands as well as a cruising visit to historic Steveston harbour. Passengers will dine on fine Cajun-inspired dishes. For more information, call 604946-7641

> STUFFED ANIMAL PET PARADE

Kids! Time is running out to register your stuffed animal for the Stuffed Animal Pet Parade, an annual Summer Reading Club storytime event at your local Delta library. Each registered animal will receive a special prize ribbon. Space is limited. To register, bring your stuffed animal to the library

Ron Veitch is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James in Tsawwassen ( Suite 102 – 5405 12th Ave. ) Call 604-943-6360 or email ron.veitch@raymondjames.ca. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of Raymond James. This article is for information only. before July 31. When: Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m. Where: Ladner Pioneer Library-4683 – 51 Street, Delta. When: Aug. 10. Where: Tsawwassen Library-1321A – 56 Street.

GROUPS & VOLUNTEERS The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. The club holds workshops, print and digital image displays, competitions, and social outings. Contact Karoline at 604-803-3011 or email publicity@deltaphotoclub. com.

> HARBOUR CRUISE

An evening of fun and entertainment awaits you when you arrive at the Elliott Street Wharf as the Ladner Harbour tour gets ready to cast off for another year. When: Aug. 11. Where: Elliott Street Dock—Ladner Harbour. Part proceeds from the three-hour dinner cruise go to the volunteer Delta Marine Unit which operates the Roberts Bank Lifeboat.

The 40th annual Tsawwassen Sun Festival gets underway Aug. 3 and runs thorugh the BC Day long weekend with plenty of fun for all. The Rotary Club parade down 56th St. is set for Monday from 11 a.m. to noon from 16th Ave. to Winskill Park. Leader file photo

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*Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, and to-date in 2012. This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics.

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A 13-year-old Ladner teen survives sudden cardiac death at the local McDonald's after a friend and a restaurant employee jump into action MARIA SPITALE-LEISK REPORTER

n a pleasant July 8 evening Ladner's Jackson Goodman was watching soccer at Holly Park and joking around with his friends, like any normal 13- year-old on summer vacation. Around 10 p.m., the youths gravitated towards the local McDonald’s on Ladner Trunk Road, where Jackson randomly ran into another friend, Mitch Winter, 16, who had been watching lacrosse nearby. A clean-cut, lanky guy with light blue eyes, Jackson approached the counter to order some grub. But he fell short, his face and body hitting the floor. From where he was seated, Winter witnessed his friend’s body shaking uncontrollably on the ground. He rushed to Jackson’s side and then saw his face. “It was scary. I literally saw the life leave

his eyes,” recalls Winter. Meanwhile, McDonald’s employee Shane Symans was just going on his break when the incident arose. “The first thing I noticed was that he [Jackson] was ridiculously pale,” says Symans. That’s when the 21-year-old sprung into action, having never been exposed to such a critical situation before. He placed the obligatory call to 911. But it’s what happened in the following 10 or so minutes that quite possibly saved a young boy's life. Quick action The 911 dispatcher on the other end of the phone coached Symans on CPR. Winter was recruited to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Jackson—who at that point had a faint pulse but was not breathing— while Symans took care of the chest compressions.

‘Seeing a kid that I know literally dying—my gut instincy kicked in.’ — Mitch Winter

“Seeing a kid that I know literally dying— my gut instinct kicked in,” says Winter. While the two worked on Jackson, his brother Eric, who was at that same lacrosse game a couple minutes away, was notified of his condition. A hysterical Eric, after seeing his brother lying there lifeless on the tiled McDonald’s floor, quickly called their mom. Cathie Goodman was readying herself for bed when her cell phone rang. “I knew from [Eric’s] voice that it wasn’t good,” she says.

Entering the McDonald’s in her pajamas, Cathie’s collapsed to her knees. She laid at her son’s feet and started praying. Simultaneously, a makeshift prayer circle formed around Jackson’s from his Ladner Christian Fellowship youth group friends who he had been out with that evening. “We all just leaned over him and starting praying,” says Cathie. It was pretty intense. A lot of emotions from a lot of our kids. As a Christian, I knew God was all I had. That he could fix my son. He placed guardian angels around my son.” After a seemingly endless five minutes Jackson began taking huge gasps of air. However, his rescuers didn’t breathe a sigh of relief, not knowing if it was good or bad sign. Once paramedics and Delta Fire officials arrived on the scene, Symans was able to take a step back and put it all into perspective.

Jackson Goodman with mom Cathie who applauds the efforts of those who helped save her son's life when he collapsed at the Ladner McDonald's earlier this month due to a condition call sudden cardiac death syndrome. Maria Spitale-Leisk photo she says. Symans, who had no formal CPR experience other than what he learned in gym class years ago, said he will definitely do more training. His boss, Ladner McDonald's owner Steve Krawchuk, is singing Symans' praises after learning of the incident. "This kid is incredible," says Krawchuk. "He's the type that the customers say you should move into management. He's a superstar." That is exactly what Krawchuk is in the process of doing—grooming Symans for a management role at the restaurant. As for Winter, whose own dad suffered a heart attack last summer, he wants to be signed up for CPR too. "Yeah I will take a course and become legit," he says. reporter@southdeltaleader.com

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Making a recovery Jackson woke up in BC Children’s Hospital two days after his health scare known as sudden cardiac death syndrome. According to the Canadian Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation, an estimated 700 children and young people die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions each year in Canada without notice. A seemingly healthy teenager, Jackson doesn’t remember much from the day of that unforgettable episode. On Tuesday, sitting inside the McDonald’s, mere feet away from where he collapsed, Jackson appears collected—the picture of health. Under his skin, the situation is a little more complicated. A pacemaker is ensuring the electrical components of Jackson’s heart keep time properly. “I’ll be more careful with my heart now,” he promises. When asked how he feels after having a neardeath experience, Jackson laughs. “It’s just kind of nuts because I didn’t expect it to be this early,” he says. Winter chimes in nodding in agreement, saying Jackson and his brother are so athletic. Besides being sidelined for six more weeks from sports, the only other impediment to Jackson’s regular routine will be a check in with the doctors twice a year. Today Jackson and his mother are reuniting with Symans for the first time since that fateful evening. Looking towards the two young men who performed CPR, an emotional Cathie says she is thankful they were there. “They are going to have a second mother for the rest of their lives,” she added. “You can’t really articulate that kind of gratitude.” The Ladner community—the family’s church, Ladner Minor Baseball, neighbours and friends— has rallied around the family like you wouldn’t believe, says Cathie. During Tuesday’s reunion, the topic of CPR comes up. Cathie is now pushing for young people to be trained on the life saving measure. “I think it will empower kids, if they know CPR,”

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Islanders playing catch up Delta loses game one of Jr. A lacrosse finals 12-7 to Coquitlam The Delta Islanders found themselves in a familiar position Tuesday night ( July 31)— down a game in the B.C. Jr. A lacrosse finals after losing 12-7 to the Coquitlam Adanacs at the Coquitlam Sports Arena. The Islanders are in the finals after being on the brink of elimination in the best of five semifinals against the New Westminster Salmonbellies. The Ladner-based team rebounded from two games down to win three in a row and face another uphill battle that resumed with game two of the finals Aug. 2 after the Leader's dead-

line. In g a m e o n e, t h e Adanacs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead as Robert Chruch scored a pair of for Coquitlam who topped the regular season standings with a record of 16 wins and five losses. Delta's Mitch Parker and Logan Schuss replied to knot the score at 2-2. But the Adanacs' offence lit up the scoreboard with another five goals in the first period, while the Islanders managed just two more thanks to Eli McLaughlin and Schuss to go into the break down 7-4. The middle frame was a little less frantic as both teams traded goal

Changes at Delta Gymnastics Society Ana Arciniega to become group’s new executive director Delta Gymnastics Society is seeing some change. The organization’s current executive director, Mark Friesen, will be leaving the society to pursue a Master’s program in Urban Studies at SFU this fall. Filling the vacancy will be Ana Arciniega Ana Arciniega, who, for the past six years has served as executive director of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association, as well as assisting several community groups and associations in communications, event planning, and fundraising.

with Delta's McLaughlin notching his second of the night. The Adanacs then pulled away in the third period with another four goals while Ryan Watson and Mike Henry replied for the Islanders. Following Thursday night's game the series resumes on the B.C.

Day holiday (Aug. 6) in Coquitlam. All of the Islanders' home games are slated for Sun God Arena in North Delta. The next one is set for Aug. 8. Game time is 8 p.m. The winner earns the right to take part in the Minto Cup in Whitby, Ontario Aug. 18-26. —Staff writer

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Tsawwassen BIA is currently seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible for the administration, planning, coordination and implementation of all BIA programs and events, including but not limited to special projects, fundraising, partnerships and serving as a spokesperson for the BIA organization. If you are interested in this part time position (24 hours per week) and have the necessary qualifications and experience, please forward your resume and covering letter by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 by email to biaoffice@shoptsawwassen.com. Visit www.shoptsawwassen.com for a detailed job description.

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WAREHOUSE WORKERS Required for NRI, one of Canada’s leading distribution services located in Surrey. We provide manpower & facilities to distribute product across Canada. • Casual & fulltime opp. $10.75/hr • Great shift(s) with 3 days off! • Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 5:00 am -- 3:30 pm OR Mon -- Thurs, 3:30 pm -- 2:00 am TRAINING PROVIDED • Fairly physical environment (walking, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs.) • Regular performance and wage reviews & other unique perks *Reliable transportation is needed* Apply by sending a resume to: jobs@nri-distribution.com or by filling out an online application form: www.nri-distribution.com

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS on most brands, same or next day, full warranty. Budget Appliance 604-5850666 or 271-0666

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âœś Over 20 Years Experience âœś Seniors Discount âœś Services Guaranteed RESPECTFUL handyman, Liam Hollinger - LHB Services will provide any number of handyman and contstruction services as well as junk removal. 5 years experince building homes in the construction business as well as decks and fences. I have lived in our community for 13 years - you probably know me. Help support a young man building a business. No job too small, free quotes. Call: (604) 6174672 email: liam_hollinger@hotmail.com

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BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet âœ“ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

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BOXER PUPPIES, white, 10 wks old, tails docked, dewclws, 1st shots, $400. Ready. 604-476-0766.

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

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Seniorâ€™s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

1997 Toyota 4Runner: Great family 4x4, 3.4 litre V6 with 260,331 km. Running boards, tow package, sunroof and windscreen add flexibility for hauling and holidaying. Air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, alloy wheels, dual front air bags/ABS brakes, newer timing belt, tires and service history. $6,000 OBO. Call 604-521-4932 and leave message.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

ACREAGE

20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

818 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â€˘ Damaged House Moving â€˘ Estate Sale â€˘ Just Want Out â€˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â€˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7800/firm. 604-538-4883

RooďŹ ng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

1994 Cadillac Sedan Deville 188,000k. Aircared til Aug. 2013. New tires. Good cond. $3450. 604607-5281. 2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr auto a/c, c/w 4 new winter tires on rims, 2yr ext warr. $8000. 604-531-3562

www.dannyevans.ca

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VEHICLES WANTED

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!! Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

Call 604-533-9780

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726

SURREY

845

Regency Park Gardens

JACK RUSSELL pups 1F 1M. 9wks old Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049

Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOMES FOR RENT

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311

MISSION. BEAUTIFUL 2 Bdr. & 1.5 Bth. Heritage home fully modernized to a high executive standard for rent. Two minutes from West Coast express, downtown shopping and dining. Energy efficient, minimal utilities. Grt. storage. Wsh/dyr., dshwr. Covered patio, fully fenced yard, wind. cov., parking, sm. pet ok, no smk. $1400/mth. email: wgswan2@hotmail.com Avail. Sept. 1/12.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

2006 GM Uplander. 7 seater van. $3200. Good condition. Gold. 180,000 kms. (778)241-2037 2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604807-6022

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8800/firm. 604-538-9257.

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.

PITBULL, female, 6 mth old, vet checked, 1st 3 shots done. Phone (604)864-2795

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $7995obo 604-826-0519

2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd. Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,800 obo. 778-908-5164.

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 Buick Century loaded, aircared private, perfect condition. $5900 obo. 778-565-4334

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 627

Chihuahua, 5 years old, needs new home, good with kids, $200. Call (604)791-0728

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vetâœ“ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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

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

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

â€˘ Twins â€˘ Fulls â€˘ Queens â€˘ Kings 100â€™s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

The Scrapper

604-537-4140

Call 604-531-5935

BOXER PUPS, family raised, declaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $975. 604-341-1445 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

AFFORDABLE MOVING

TOPSOIL

PETS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MATTRESSES starting at $99

Tree removal done RIGHT!

(604)531-5935

BARKMULCH, SAND, GRAVEL

TREE SERVICES

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

SPECIALIZING IN RE-ROOFING WCB Insured. 3rd Party Liability, BBB Member. Jas 604-726-6345

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

FURNITURE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

FARM TRACTORS

281

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1-800-910-6402

We Recycle! GO GREEN!

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

AUTO FINANCING

A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379

603

Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064

Mike 604-789-5268

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REAL ESTATE

338

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

810

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. Opening Sat. Aug. 4th - Fri. Aug. 10 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Call to Order: 604-856-5844

604.587.5865

PAINT SPECIAL

Call Philip 604-616-4751

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

TRANSPORTATION

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Running this ad for 8yrs

From the UK

Reliable Work â?– Res. & Comm.

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â€˘ Estate Services â€˘ Electronics â€˘ Appliances â€˘ Old Furniture â€˘ Construction â€˘ Yard Waste â€˘ Concrete â€˘ Drywall â€˘ Junk â€˘ Rubbish â€˘ Mattresses & More!

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Serving: White Rock, S. Surrey, Langley, Ladner & Tsawwassen

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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HANDYPERSONS

â€œODD JOB HANDYMANâ€?

NUTRITION/DIET

RECYCLE-IT!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Quality service in South Delta since 1997 PERSONAL SERVICES

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TRANSPORTATION

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

CARPETS AND BLINDS

CALL DAVE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Autos â€˘ Trucks â€˘ Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL Minimum $160 for Complete full-size Vehicles Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943

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DAMS LINCOLN SALES LTD.

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AWD100A

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FWD100A

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4X4100A

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