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ER congestion easing ❙ P4 Wait times down at Delta Hospital

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When faced with the prospect of having a smart metre installed on their home against their will, one Tsawwassen couple has instead opted to go off the grid.

The couple has spent more than $60,000 to retrofit their house with natural gas appliances and solar panels on the roof that generate their own electricity. ❙ See story, P3

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Reach for the Stars Reach Child and Youth Development Society helps close to 1,000 children with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), succeed in life.

The non-profit agency has just launched a fundraising campaign to build a new facility in the heart of downtown Ladner on land donated by the Corporation of Delta. The new 20,000-square-foot facility will cost more than $4 million to build, and will increase the society’s overall space by 60 per cent. On Feb. 23, the organization is holding Reach For the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration to kickstart the fundraising campaign. ❙ See story, P5

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Power struggle Tsawwassen couple go off the grid over battle with BC Hydro ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

The quiet of Paul Pilon’s Tsawwassen home is interrupted only by the twittering songbirds and chattering squirrels playing outside the bay window which looks onto the front yard.

“This is our television set,” jokes Pilon, who moved here from Kitsilano with his partner Linda two and a half years ago.

Most houses have a low frequency hum as the electrical current within flows from appliance to light switch to electronic device, but this house is not like most houses. This house is off the grid.

The couple decided to pull the meter in September to avoid BC Hydro’s smart meter installation.

Instead, they paid $60,000 to retrofit their house with natural gas appliances and solar panels on the roof that generate their own electricity.

“We felt we were forced into not having any other option other than cancelling the hydro,” says Paul, adding the decision was not made lightly.

It all began a year and a half ago when Linda read an advertisement in the newspaper that smart meters were going to be installed in Tsawwassen.

After reading up on the devices, the couple felt there were risks that would make their home unsafe. And there was

"We were forced into not having any other option."

-Paul Pilon, homeowner no way they were going to live with that feeling.

“If you’re being chased by a tiger, you’re going to run like hell,” explains Paul. “And even if you just think you’re being chased by a tiger, you’re still

❙ Paul Pilon shows off the solar power unit that converts rooftop sunshine into electricity.

A propane generator and natural gas are still required to supplement the power needs of the household. Adrian MacNair photo going to run like hell.”

The worst part, Paul says, is there’s BC Hydro on one side telling people it’s perfectly safe and critics on the other side saying it isn’t. Ordinary people get stuck in the middle trying to choose who’s right. Only, until recently, there was no choice. Installation was mandatory, and since smart meters are a province-wide initiative, moving away from Tsawwassen wasn’t an option either.

“When they force a smart meter on you there’s no more decision,” says Paul, frustration etched across his face.

There were many challenges to going with solar panels. The house doesn’t have a south-facing roof where the sun’s rays would be maxi-

mized, their neighbours’ trees sometimes cast shadows across their roof, and of course the predictable weather of a Lower Mainland winter did not make the retrofit suitable.

It didn’t change their minds.

“We said, it doesn’t really matter whether it’s perfect, we have to try it. And if we have no electricity, we’ll sit around the candle and keep warm,” says Paul, laughing.

The house had to be completely retrofitted before the solar power system was even installed. They had to get a natural gas-fired stove and clothes drier, and a gas heater in the bedroom. Their hot water tank is now on-demand natural gas.

Now they can’t just vacuum or wash their clothes whenev-

er they want. Everything has to be carefully planned.

“You really start living consciously,” says Linda, adding they now use three kilowatt hours per day, whereas they used to consume the BC Hydro provincial average of 30.

“But it’s not all sunshine and lollipops for us.”

Beginning in October they had to start running a propane generator for three hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or when the solar panels are low in power.

Energy costs are now down to $70 a month for natural gas and $20 a month for propane, compared to the $110 a month under BC Hydro.

Paul expects those numbers to decline as the weath-

er gets better and they use their solar stove for cooking.

The couple is surprised more people don’t go with solar power. Paul thinks it may be due to a lack of tax incentive.

South of the border, retrofitting their house might only have cost between $13,000$18,000 with government rebates and tax deductions.

The couple is taking other steps to make their home sustainable, using farmers markets and supporting organic farming practices.

“We were city dwellers our whole entire lives until about two and a half years ago. My tomatoes came from a can,” says Linda, laughing. Back when they lived in Kitsilano it was a rare occasion to fire up the stove, and with the plentiful choice of restaurants eating out was the norm.

“I was always keenly aware of the fragility of our food security living in the city and seeing the changes that are happening in the Lower Mainland and our agricultural land being swapped out and paved over,” says Paul.

By having a garden to grow their own food and creating their own electricity, Paul and Linda feel prepared not only to face daily life, but the aftermath of a natural disaster.

“I didn’t like the idea of becoming a refugee somewhere,” says Paul.

“You can build a little forest garden on a balcony,” says Linda. “All you need is some sun and some water. There’s really not much of an excuse not to start that, even to just grow your own herbs.”

Tests show new smart meters accurate: BC Hydro ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

BC Hydro officials say it’s highly unlikely that smart meters are driving up the power bills of some households this winter. Smart meter program spokesperson Cindy Verschoor said testing has proven the new wireless meters to be extremely accurate.

“Last year we had 169 customers who were absolutely convinced their meters were not reading accurately,”

she said, adding BC Hydro pulled them out and had them tested at Measurement Canada’s facility in Burnaby.

“Every single one of them came back as accurate.”

Anyone can request such a test and watch as it’s conducted – the homeowner has to pay $100 if it turns out to be accurate, while Hydro covers the cost if it’s outside the accepted one per cent margin of error.

In the last 18 months since smart

meter installation began, Verschoor said, there have been six cases of smart meters malfunctioning, leading Hydro to adjust four bills downward and increase the other two.

“It’s extremely rare,” she said, noting 95 per cent of BC Hydro’s 1.9 million customers now have smart meters.

Hydro is gradually switching households over to automated billing and only about half of smart meters are currently sending data wirelessly, while the other half of smart meters

are still being read manually.

Homes where automated billing is now in effect can sign in to their BC Hydro account online and see hourby-hour power consumption.

Verschoor said a household can use the feature to compare how their power consumption changes when a space heater or other appliance is used. A malfunctioning smart meter will alert Hydro, she added.

“The old meters, if they were broken we didn’t know unless there was

something wrong with the customers’ bill.”

The provincial government has said it won’t force the remaining five per cent of B.C. homes without smart meters to accept them against their will for at least the next few months.

It’s not clear what will happen to smart meter resisters if the BC Liberals win the May 14 election, but the NDP has said it would look to the B.C. Utilities Commission for guidance.

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Congestion eases at Delta Hospital, Fraser Health ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

A six-month drive to cut hospital congestion in Fraser Health has led to a significant drop in patients being treated in hospital hallways or other overflow areas.

The previous average of 100 admitted patients at any time getting hallway medicine in overflow areas has been cut to 43, and they’ve been eliminated entirely at some hospitals, according to a health authority report on the improvements.

Former health minister Mike de Jong directed Fraser Health last June to pursue improvements on five fronts after the report of the Fraser Health Congestion Review Panel flagged ongoing high levels of congestion that many staff considered intractable.

One of the biggest gains reported was a cut by nearly half in the rate of C. difficile infections in area hospitals, attributed to enhanced cleaning and hand-washing strategies.

Alarmingly high rates of the bacteria-spread illness had prompted the health region to send roving “super clean” teams through six hospitals in early 2012.

The congestion-control exercise didn’t reach all of its targets. It succeeded in increasing the percentage of admitted ER patients getting a

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❙ Wait times for hospital beds are down at Delta Hospital and across the Fraser Health region. South Delta Leader file photo hospital bed within 10 hours to 58 per cent – up from 51 per cent last year but not yet consistently at a target of at least 61 per cent. All hospitals are now beating a target of having more than 90 per cent of hip surgeries performed within 48 hours of the patient being admitted.

“We cannot take our foot off the gas,” the report says, cautioning that “there will continue to be pressure on access to services and from time to time there will likely be congestion-related events.”

Fraser Health previously estimated the region will be short 1,100 beds by 2020 but that study is being updated to recalculate expected demand for acute care beds. The 2,200 acute care beds across 12 hospitals are routinely full. But the 2014 opening of the new $512-million expansion at Surrey Memorial will add 150

more beds. The province has also committed to a huge redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital and other expansions or redesigns are under consideration.

“It is clearly understood that expanding hospitals is not the sole solution to meeting increasing demand,” the report said, adding there’s a critical need to increase community-based services.

The report shows the average length of stay of a patient is down from 8.4 to 8.1 days but not yet at a target of 7.9.

Some of the gains were made through methods like having home care staff at emergency departments intercept incoming elderly patients and redirect them back home, provided it’s appropriate and sufficient home support can be dispatched.

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Reach Society plan new home in Ladner Feb. 23 event to kick off fundraising efforts ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf editor editor@southdeltaleader.com

There was a time when many of the young people who pass through the doors at the Reach Child and Youth Development Society in Delta would have fallen through the cracks.

The non-profit agency helps children with developmental disabilities - such as Down syndrome, autism, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) - giving them the skills to succeed in life and reach their full potential. Generations ago, those deemed “slow” had few prospects in life, and even less support.

“Some of these children have tremendous potential, and often have high IQs” says Cathy Nidoski, Reach’s communications director. “But without support, they don’t get the skills to function.”

That can lead to those with developmental problems to withdraw from life, which in turn leads to depression, and often a life of crime and substance abuse. Much of the society’s work focuses on developing social skills, something Nidoski says impacts every aspect of a client’s life.

“How they interact with their friends, their family, in the workplace, how they communicate, social skill development strengthens all other area of their life.”

Services include therapy for children with autism, counselling services,

preschools for children with special needs as well as children who are developing typically, programs for teens with special needs, therapies, respite, support groups for parents of children with ADHD or behavioural challenges, workshops, specialized lending and equipment libraries and more.

By giving children with developmental disabilities the skills to live independently, they don’t become a burden on the healthcare or criminal justice system, says Reach’s executive director Renie D’Aquilla.

“For every dollar that goes into programs like this, you save $5,” she says.

The society’s present home was built as an agricultural training centre more than 40 years ago, and leaves much to be desired. Located at the south end of 72nd Avenue, past the Boundary Bay Airport, the facility is miles away from the nearest bus route and doesn’t have so much as a sidewalk leading to it.

“If you think you’re lost in the middle of nowhere, then you know you’re almost here,” says Nidoski.

As a result, if children want to access services at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, they need to be driven there, and for many parents, that can create a barrier to access.

Reach has just launched a fundraising campaign to build a new facility in the heart of downtown Ladner on land donated by the Corporation of Delta. The new 20,000-square-foot fa-

❙ Clockwise from top left: Agnes Douglas, Barbara Wallick, Cathy Nidoski, Renie D’Aquila, and Joni Wright of the Reach Child and Youth Development Society in Delta are hoping to jumpstart the fundraising campaign to raise the $4 million need to build a new 20,000-squarefoot home for Reach in downtown Ladner (pictured above) with the Reach for the Stars event, Feb. 23.

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cility will cost more than $4 million to build, and will increase the society’s overall space by 60 per cent. Unlike the Reach’s current facility, their new home will be open to the public, with a community hall and community-access kitchen incorporated into the design. The new children’s centre will replace the current Ladner Kinsmen House at 47th Avenue, neighbouring the Pioneer Library, Memorial Park, Delta Secondary School, Ladner Community Centre and other community services like the Boys and Girls Club, creating a network of supports working together for children and families.

Currently, Reach Child and Youth Development Society serves 800 to 1,000 clients annually, and with 60 per cent more space, they hope to expand their programs to offer help for children with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Being located in downtown Ladner will improve access for after school programs, as older children will be able to walk to Reach, and make it easier for parents without transportation However, Reach has a long way to go to reach their fundraising goal, and the society is hoping to kick off

their efforts Saturday, Feb. 23, with their Reach for the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration fundraiser. The event will be hosted by Global TV anchorman Chris Gailus. Nidoski says Reach is hoping to raise $30,000 for the event.

“This is the first time we’ve ever put together an event of this size, so we’re keeping our expectations modes,” she says. The event takes place at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner, and includes a buffet dinner, speakers, live and silent auctions, raffles, live music and more. Tickets are $65. Call 604-946-6622 Ext. 0 or visit www.reachforthestarsevent.org

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Council eyes a ‘Delta Connector’ Suggestion came from Delta Heritage Advisory Commission ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

The Delta portion of the South Fraser Perimeter Road would be called the Delta Connector if council had its choice.

The suggestion to designate a portion of the SFPR as the Delta Connector originally came from Delta’s Heritage Advisory Commission, but ultimately the say is up to the province’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure.

“When I think of giving directions to someone coming to my house, I’d love to be able to say, well just hop on that Delta Connector and get off at Highway 91,” said Coun. Jeannie Kanakos.

In a followup interview, Kanakos said connecting the distant communities of North and South Delta with a superhighway has been a longtime goal of Delta councils and so the name is fitting and appropriate.

Coun. Scott Hamilton, who also voted for the motion, said it will probably wind up being called the Delta Connector regardless.

“My understanding is most of these roads wind up getting a nickname anyway, and I use the East-West Connector as an example of that,” said Hamilton

of Highway 91A which runs from Richmond to Annacis Island.

But not everyone was in favour. Mayor Jackson said it’s not helpful because it doesn’t describe where it connects.

“Delta Connector could be any place,” she said. “It could be down by Highway 17, it could be the overpass where the farm vehicles are going, it could be anywhere.”

Jackson opposed the motion, as did Couns. Bruce Campbell and Ian Paton, but was passed by a vote of 4-3.

Delta’s Heritage Advisory Commission was consulted by The Gateway Program—the province’s SFPR team— for advice in naming three new municipal connections and input in naming two provincial connections which are being created as a result of the new road.

The commission recommended choosing road names that recognize the Japanese and Swedish ancestry of the Sunbury community, as well as the suggestion of the Delta Connector.

However, Gateway staff have indicated that the province is seeking to maintain consistency over the provincial highway network and would likely seek to maintain the recently announced Highway 17 designation.

The current Highway 17 which runs from the BC Ferries terminal to Highway 99 will likely be renamed as a local road, and possibly reduced to a single lane in each direction.

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❙ Face to Face Robert Mangelsdorf Editor

Preserving our common past

❙ Gabrielle Martin is the acting executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives, and is tasked with preserving Delta’s past, for the benefit of the future. Rob Newell photo

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very photograph, document, and artifact at the Delta Museum and Archives tells a story. For acting executive director Gabrielle Martin, the responsibility of collecting, protecting, and sharing these stories is one she takes very seriously.

“People entrust us with their history, with their memories,” she says. “It’s a big responsibility to preserve it and to pass it on to future generations.”

With the departure of executive director Mark Sakai in December, Martin has taken over the head of the Delta Museum and Archives. Originally hailing from New Zealand, by way of Australia, Martin’s background is in fine arts and non-profit administration, and her deep appreciation for local history is obvious.

The museum spans Delta’s history from

the Musqueam and Tsawwassen First Nations to European and Asian settlement, to the transformation from farming and fishing village to modern commuter suburb.

“It’s not just about who settled here, but what brought them here, why did they come, what did they contribute and pass on,” says Martin. Creating a bridge to the past prevents the lessons of the past from being forgotten.

“That continuity is so important.”

That’s why when residents drop off historic items, Martin says it’s important to find out what the story is behind the item, as that is where the item’s true value lies.

“We’re not really concerned with objects if they don’t have a story,” she says.

“They help tell the story, not the other way around.”

The non-profit society was started in 1969 in a grassroots effort to preserve Delta’s rich history. Much of the work the Delta Museum and Archives does is edu-

cational, as staff routinely lead programs for local school children, and assist university students, researchers, people who are looking up their family history.

The Delta Museum and Archives currently operate three facilities: The Delta Museum, the Delta Archives and Edgar Dunning Reading Room, as well as an administrative annex. However, being split between three facilities doesn’t make things easy for staff, and the Delta Museum has outgrown its present site in downtown Ladner. While historic, the building has its accessibility and safety issues.

Martin hopes the coming years will bring a new direction for the society, and possibly a new facility.

“But it’s really up to the people of Delta what form, what direction [the Delta Museum and Archives] will take,” says Martin.

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❙ VIEWPOINT Social programs a wise investment

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ou don’t have to be a bleeding heart to understand why adequately funding social programs makes a lot of sense.

Education funding keeps kids in school, off the streets, and increases their chances of securing gainful employment as adults.

A strong public healthcare system offers vast economies of scale and ease of access, reducing healthcare costs for employers and ensuring a healthier, more productive workforce.

Tax dollars spent on worthy social programs are investments not only in our society, but our economy as well.

The proposed new facility for the Reach Child and Youth Development Society in Ladner is one project that will bring enormous benefit to South Delta.

By giving children with developmental disabilities and behavioral issues the skills to function properly, to live independently, to hold down jobs, and to pay taxes, Reach is creating citizens that will ultimately be contributing to society, instead of being a burden to it.

Those who suffer mental health issues are among the biggest financial burdens on society.

A 2008 SFU report pegs the total cost on society for each homeless person at $55,000, for healthcare, social services, policing costs, and corrections.

Forty per cent of the homeless living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside suffer from a mental illness, according to a 2012 City of Vancouver report. Many of those who have found their way to the streets of the Downtown Eastside ended up there after the provincial government’s closure of Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam.

By investing in preventative programs that keep these individuals off the streets, we not only greatly improve the quality of their lives, but can save tax dollars as well.

The next provincial government needs to take a long look at how it funds mental health, and realize that preventative and supportive social programs for youth can lead to exponential savings down the road.

Preventative programs are vaccinations against social ills.

While the effects may not be immediate, they are long-lasting, and profound.

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Smart meter reprieve too little, too late

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f you’re a resident of B.C. there’s a near statistical certainty your home has a smart meter on it.

All except for about four per cent of homes in the province have had analog meters removed in favour of the modern, more accurate and “smarter” variety.

But that retrofit has come at a severe price, both in terms of the $1 billion capital costs and the immeasurable political costs.

Forcing people to take smart meters they didn’t want has generated significant anger toward the BC Liberals and BC Hydro.

And when Energy Minister Rich Coleman told British Columbians two weeks ago that mandatory retrofits were being halted, it was a lot like closing the barn door after the horses have already es-

caped and a fire incinerated the rest.

Whatever goodwill the government was hoping to achieve was lost a long time ago.

Those who felt forced to switch have already grudgingly done so and the damage is done.

Those who haven’t are so entrenched in their position that they trust the government to keep its word about as much as Pinocchio.

Look, in every objective, scientific, and rational analysis, smart meters are a good and logical move. They’re more energy efficient, can save a homeowner money, and will alert BC Hydro to problems before they arise.

But just because something is good for someone doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have the right to refuse it.

Take the HST as a perfect example. There’s every indication the tax was a good economic stimulus, good for businesses, and fairer for consumers. But people got it into their heads it was a bad tax and that was

that. No amount of convincing helped, and the more it was forced on people the more they hated it.

The fears behind smart meters don’t really wash for me. I don’t believe they’re dangerous, and even if they were, I can’t imagine it’s any worse than a thousand other things slowly killing me paper cut by paper cut.

But ridiculing and ignoring the fears of people who think they’re dangerous isn’t just irresponsible, it’s outright cruel.

Would you lock a person who is afraid of the dark in a closet? Would you shove a tarantula in the face of a person terrified of spiders? Would you take someone rock climbing who’s afraid of heights?

So why would the government force people who are convinced smart meters are dangerous to put them in their homes, the one place we all have a right to feel safe and secure?

Letters to the editor Build out responsibly I fully believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion (Re: Marina Gardens project riles Ladner residents, Feb. 8, South Delta Leader), in this case regarding the final buildout of Marina Garden Estates. This includes ML Burke, a proponent of this development as it is currently proposed.

However, as a member of the executive of the Marina Garden Homeowners Association, I am perplexed why Ms. Burke, who continually gets the facts dead-wrong, has such high exposure in the local media.

Take note, Ms Burke: Neilson Grove Elementary School is near capacity. Commercial space in the proposed development has been increased.

I attended MGHA’s Annual General Meetings and have been active soliciting signatures for our Petition opposing the current application at the Public Information Meeting, Jan 31, 2013 and within my own community. Ms. Burke’s view represents a very small percentage of the resident’s views. Trust me on that one. Our association is not anti-development. We have expected and welcome the final build-out.

But, just what are we getting? We purchased here, from Polygon, to be be precise, with the assurance we would have a general continuation of the same type of neighbourhood we currently enjoy, but with the marina, pub, some commercial space and a hotel.

A possible seniors residence was mentioned plus somewhat higher residential density.

The homes in Woodard Landing and Chesa-

peake Landing were marketed on that basis and the developer no doubt profited by that.

To now propose density so high that it dictates a 752 car parkade with four-story apartments, (yes…27m from Woodward Landing) is an outrageous betrayal and nothing less!

That’s when I put on my NIMBY hat and you can spell that with a capital N. As I have pointed out before, this insane parkade addresses the symptom and not the problem (excessive density).

I do note the developer wants to scrap the entire current zoning and current bylaw, but keep the one number that suits: the high number of residential units permitted. We say NO! I say to you Mr. MacNair, what we have been trying to tell City Hall: What madness has come over Delta to think that affordable ‘starter homes’ and five-story apartments belong in a beautiful residential area on the water, between a golf course and marina?

What madness accepts a 752 car parkade in the middle of a nice established residential neighbourhood? This isn’t Metrotown or Lougheed Mall. Read my lips: “It just doesn’t fit”. Do you, Mr. MacNair, truly think these 3-1/2 storey units are suitable for seniors?

You said it well: It’s not good enough.

Despite repeated meetings with the developer and Delta’s planning department, MHGA has yet to receive meaningful concessions to this insatiable corporate greed.

Build out the neighbourhood, but do it tastefully and responsibly.

William Wheeler Delta

Our lifestyle, our livability, our agricultural food sources, our freedom from industrial pollution and the ability to live like real humans are threatened - we complain and protest about this basic right to live comfortably in our established, chosen communities and we are called NIMBYS! They want to turn our streets into commuter highways and our peaceful shopping malls into crowded metropolis’s, where they can have their style of fun and profit.

We NIMBYS complain, protest, yell at public meetings and vote against it but the beat goes on. Growth, whether by industry or population is deemed necessary to sustain the continual expansion of markets and world trade.

Perhaps Canada needs a stronger voice than the ALR, in the protection of our agricultural lands, like the natural resource categories given to waterways, and Parks and Recreation.

Also remember that at one time, cities and towns in North America were attempting, and some managed to put a cap on the growth of population to protect the livability of their existing residents. We can grow in numbers like weeds or we could grow with wisdom by focusing on the quality and efficiency of our products and the comfort or our chosen livestyle, and acknowledge the disasters that we see in the overpopulated countries in the world around us.

Al Warner Delta

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Reader poll this week Do you support TransLink’s idea for a “regional” sales tax of 0.5 per cent on local goods in Metro Vancouver?

Last week’s results Does South Delta need more low-income housing for young families?

yes 52% no 47% Credit to independent MLAs It is hardly surprising that the call to “start fixing B.C’s democratic deficit” has come not from the government or the official opposition, but from three independent MLAs, Vicki Huntington, John van Dongen and Bob Simpson. This is to be expected because many of the current rules and practices concerning governance are designed to favour the political parties, not the citizens of our province.

We would all benefit from changes such as moving the date of the provincial election to autumn so the government is less able to use the spring budget to influence the vote. Allowing more free votes for MLAs could give them the courage and freedom to vote according to their conscience and the will of their constituents. Having Elections B.C. run leadership contests would help ensure the party would elect a capable leader. Most of the six items on the Independents’ agenda have been suggested in the past, but neither the Liberals or the NDP have embraced them.

The track record of political leaders in B.C. over the past two decades is dismal. Is it because of their resistance to constructive change that so many premiers, beginning with Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston, have fallen on the ash heap of B.C. politics? Certainly it seems that the Liberals and the NDP don’t have solutions or the will to implement them.

It is uncertain that the Independents can bring about change. At the very least, though, we have to give them credit for trying.

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magine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-year-olds, dead people and pets prevented from voting.

Imagine a province where roving gangs of influence-seekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over.

Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated.

A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark. Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address.

These and other glaring problems with our party-based political system were highlighted last week in a set of reforms proposed by three independent MLAs. Vicki Huntington broke the party chokehold on B.C. politics by getting elected as an independent in Delta South in 2009.

Bob Simpson was kicked out of the NDP caucus shortly after winning re-election for the party in Cariboo North, because he dared to criticize then-leader Carole James for a lack of policy specifics.

They were belatedly joined by Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals in an orchestrated move to the B.C. Conservatives, and then quit that party soon after. Van Dongen does not have the credibility of the others to speak on integrity, given his self-serving party antics and his questionable decision to hire his fian-

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cée and pay her one and a half salaries to serve as his constituency assistant.

Leaving that aside, there are some good ideas in the independents’ reform package. One is to give backbench MLAs a meaningful role in policy-making.

Simpson gave the example of Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s term as education minister, where she had to reverse ministry policies that didn’t make sense in rural school districts. The all-party standing committee on education could have prevented this error, he said, but it didn’t because it never meets.

The party voting irregularities described above could be addressed by giving Elections BC authority to supervise party leadership votes, the way it does elections and referenda. There are unknown costs for this, and other problems. For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest?

The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast.

Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it.

I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it.

He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals.

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George C. Reifel Beer baron, rumrunner, and conservationist for the fledgling province.

George C. Reifel was sent to Milwaukee at the age of 16 to study at Hantke’s Brewers School and Labrotories, graduating in 1909, and entered the family business upon his return. He and his father opened their own brewery in Vancouver in 1910.

While prohibition put many brewers out of business, the Reifels profited greatly.

According to William H. Hagelund’s House of Suds: The History of Beer Brewing in Western Canada, the prohibition of alcohol in B.C. in 1917 prompted Reifel and his father to purchase B.C. Breweries for a reduced price. In the search for other markets for their products, they soon travelled to Japan to found the Anglo-Japanese Brewing Company, where Reifel developed a method for producing malt, a necessary component of beer, out of rice.

While Reifel was overseas, American thirst for Canadian contraband liquor began to grow. Alcohol sale and consumption was only temporarily banned in Canada, but its manufacture remained legal.

So after two years overseas, the Reifels sold their stake in their Japanese brewery and acquired a distillery in

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eer baron, rumrunner, entertainment magnate, shrewd businessman, and conservationist.

George C. Reifel was many things in his 80 years, and everything he did, he did on on a grandiose scale.

For many Deltans, Reifel’s name is synonymous with the preservation of wildlife as the namesake of the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island. Reifel was an avid outdoorsman and in the 1920s, he set to work reclaiming much of the northern tip of the island to be used as his own private hunting and wildlife reserve.

While the sanctuary, which celebrates it’s 50th anniversary this year, may be Reifel’s most enduring legacy locally, he and his family helped to shape not only Delta, but the entire Lower Mainland.

Born in 1893 in Nanaimo, Reifel was the eldest son of Henry Reifel, a German brewer who emigrated to the US at the age of 17. Henry Reifel’s brewing career began in Portland, Oregon, and in 1888 had moved north to B.C. to brew beer

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The Reifels soon set up a supply network that fed most of the Western US thanks to their fleet of cargo ships, including the legendary rumrunning mother ship Malahat, a five-masted former First World War naval ship measuring 75 metres long, and capable of carrying 60,000 cases of liquor.

Reifel’s ships would sail down the US coast as far as Southern California, making sure to stay outside of US territorial waters. Smugglers in speed boats would rendezvous with the ships to pick up their liquor and head back in to the US. While rumrunning was technically legal, and paid very well, it was still looked down upon by much of polite society.

Reifel’s grandson, also named George C. Reifel, says his grandfather kept a very low profile as a result.

“Even though it was legal, it was frowned upon and not seen as legitimate,” he said. “So he was a very private person.”

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The remnants of Reifel’s rumrunning fleet still exist today. One of Reifel’s ships, Fleetwood, is currently being restored at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard in Richmond, while the Malahat lies in 20 metres of water off of Powell River, and is a popular scuba diving site.

During the 1920s, Reifel amassed a great fortune thanks to the legal liquor trade, and it was during this time he began to acquire vast amounts of property in and around Vancouver. Reifel saw Vancouver’s potential for growth and realized how well-positioned it was for trade, says his grandson.

Having ample capital to develop his properties, Reifel would build some of Vancouver’s most enduring landmarks.

Reifel’s first major landmark was the family home he built on Marine Drive, called Casa Mia. The 20,000-square-

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Reifel was also responsible for building the Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street, completed in 1929. The live music venue featured an innovative sprung dance floor and has played host to some of the most important music artists of the past century.

The Vogue Theatre was also one of Reifel’s creations, and the completion of the Vancouver Seawall between Stanley Park and the Burrard Street Bridge was made possible after he handed over his waterfront property along Beach Avenue to create the Sunset Beach portion of the shoreline park. Reifel’s father Henry donated the land to the City of Vancouver for the original Vancouver Art Gallery, which was situated at 1145 West Georgia Street from 1931 to 1983.

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❙ Facing page, from far left: George C. Reifel; The Commodore Ballroom as it appeared in 1967; Reifel making friends with one of the many birds on his Westham Island property. ❙ Clockwise from top left: The Reifel family estate in Vancouver, Casa Mia; Rumrunning “mother ship” Malahat; Reifel’s original plans for diking the north end of Westham Island.

Photos courtesy Delta Museum and Archives, and Vancouver Archives.

When his father died in 1945, Reifel sold his holdings to Seagrams and others.

But Reifel’s first love was always the outdoors, and he would spend much of his later years in the paradise he created for himself on Westham Island in Delta.

In 1929, Reifel embarked on his ambitious plan to reclaim much of the north end of Westham Island in order to create his own private hunting retreat.

Six earthen dams were built, creating three small lakes to attract waterfowl to the 200-hectare property.

With the Massey Tunnel still many years away, access to the island retreat was by ferry from Woodward’s Landing in Richmond.

“Everything that came in, came by barge,” says Reifel’s grandson.

While Reifel spent nearly every weekend at his hunting retreat, it was never enough.

Reifel was once offered the opportunity to buy Annacis Island, to which he allegedly quipped, “Why do I need another Island, when I already have one I can’t get to?”

According to an oral history by Reifel’s son, George H. Reifel, recorded in 1981, his father took it upon himself to tag and track the ducks that passed through his hunting

grounds. If a hunter shot one of the banded ducks, they would send the small aluminum band back to Reifel so he could track where the birds were migrating to.

“Some of the birds made it as far away as Venezuela,” said his son.

Feeding the birds was never an issue. Should the the distillery in New Westminster receive a shipment of grain that had spoiled in transit from the Prairies, Reifel would use it to fatten up the geese and ducks at Westham Island.

Reifel’s son received a degree in agriculture from UBC, and farmed the Westham Island property for decades. During the Second World War, Reifel’s innovative farming techniques made him one of the leading sugar beet producers in Canada at the time.

Reifel passed away in 1958, but left a legacy his children and grandchildren have worked hard to preserve.

Reifel left the Westham Island property to his son, and in 1963, George H. Reifel donated a portion of the property to create a wildlife sanctuary in his father’s honour.

By 1972, the entire farm was transferred to the federal Crown to create the George C. Reifel Sanctuary for Migratory Birds, as well as the adjacent Alaksen National Wildlife Area.

In 1987, the sanctuary was designated a Wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention, as the largest migratory bird wintering area in Canada, and the largest estuarine habitat on the Pacific coast of Canada.

“The biggest thing he instilled in us was a strong sense of conservation,” says the younger George C. Reifel of his grandfather. “He was an avid sportsman and loved to be in nature… and he believed very strongly that you should leave more than you take.”

The younger Reifel grew up on Westham Island, and has carried on those values as a director of the B.C. Waterfowl Society, which manages the sanctuary. He also served as a director of Ducks Unlimited Canada for more than 30 years, serving as its president in the 1990s.

Today, the more than 300 hectares of protected wetlands that bear George C. Reifel’s name serve as a fitting tribute to a man who cared deeply about preserving wildlife, and leaving more than he took.

“None of us had any idea how the sanctuary would evolve over its first 50 years,” says his grandson. “We think our forebears would share our pride in what the sanctuary has become.”

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Join us in celebrating this year’s Good Neighbours: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods theme Activities – participate and learn about times gone by in Delta Pick-up Heritage Passports that feature historic sites and neighbourhoods in Delta: • Available online at delta.ca • Hard copies available at Delta’s recreation centres, libraries and municipal hall New Sign Unveiling at the historic site of the former Oyster Shucking Plant • February 21, 10 am at the foot of 112 Street at Boundary Bay Heritage Advisory Commission Display • February 24, noon – 4 pm, Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park Heritage Awards Presentations When: Regular Meeting of Council Monday, February 18, 7:00 pm Where: Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre 11760 – 88 Avenue, North Delta The Guichon Residence 4260 River Road West

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Heritage Commission Scholarship • Calling all Delta high school students – apply for a $750 scholarship towards post-secondary studies – application must include an original piece of work representative of an interest in local or regional heritage.

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support with pleasure the activities taking place next week to celebrate our heritage in South Delta and congratulate Lawrence Guichon, for the ongoing maintenance and care of the Guichon Residence in Ladner and Susannah Alexander and Edward Evans, for the preservation of the Knight Residence in North Delta. I also congratulate those who have been named Friends of Heritage.

We can all be proud that the preservation of our heritage building and sites, and the care that has been taken to protect that our parks, playgrounds and natural green spaces insures that they are places of enjoyment for us today and will be for generations to come.

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Chamber Week looks at barriers to business BC Chamber Week issue,” said Nickel. kicks off on Monday Infrastructure in Delta (Feb. 18-22) with a new was one of the key issues message aimed at curbbrought to the table by ing barriers to competiChamber members at tion for business.

Delta-Richmond East The Canadian ChamMP Kerry Lynn-Findlay’s ber of Commerce repre-budget consultation cently unveiled its Top meeting in late January.

10 Barriers to CompetiMany businesses in tiveness for 2013, listing Tilbury Industrial Park a slew of ways businesshave complained in the Orv Nickel es can close the gap with past that gridlock issues international competiis harming their productors. tivity and competitiveness in the interAmong the Top 10 are skill shortages, national marketplace. barriers to world markets for CanadiAnother Delta issue relevant to the an energy products, inadequate work- Top 10 list is the aging population and force productivity, inadequate public the effect it will have on skilled workinfrastructure planning, tax complex- ers. ity, poor innovation performance, The Chamber has called for more jobs deficient strategies for trade success training and skilled workers to fill the in new markets, internal barriers to void that will be left by retiring workers trade, uncompetetive travel and tour- over the next decade. ism strategies, and a lack of access to Eliminating the “red tape” and ensurcapital. ing Delta is placed competitively from Inadequate public infrastructure a tax perspective is another focus. planning is something that has person“Government has to provide some inally affected Delta, as Chamber Vice centives to start off, and then as they Chair Orv Nickel can attest. grow and become more successful the The road congestion around High- tax dollars flow back to government,” ways 99 and 17 is something the Cham- said Nickel. ber is hoping will soon be alleviated.

Be sure to read more about the Delta “There’s a responsibility to keep those Chamber of Commerce and all busitraffic lights off of the main fareways so nesses in South Delta with our new 2013 vehicles can go smoothly through, you Business Guide in this issue of the South don’t get stop and go and the pollution Delta Leader.

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong introduced the transition legislation Wednesday. It includes provisions for transactions that straddle the transition date such as new home purchases.

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The specialists at Royal Columbian applauded the Delta Hospital staff for their quick action.

The surgeons told us that had my mother’s diagnosis been delayed by even a few more hours, she likely would have lost her arm, and very easily died.

This is why I Heart Delta Hospital.

The following are community letters on their love for Delta Hospital. Between now and Feb. 28 the Delta Hospital Foundation is collecting stories and images about why people in the community love their hospital. For every piece submitted, MK Delta Lands Group will donate $100 to the Foundation. Your stories and images have raised over $2500 to date in 2013.

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We were braced for her to likely lose her arm, and potentially die. She spent a week or so in the ICU recovering. She now has full function of her arm, and you would never know she had this disease

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Eowyn Leigh (top): "I Heart Delta Hospital because my little sister was born here!" Farryn is one of the few babies born at Delta Hospital.

Several years ago my father was here visiting from out of town. A year or so prior to his visit he had an open heart procedure, and was in Vancouver for a follow up.

While visiting he did not feel well, and became disoriented. I immediately took him to the Delta Hospital emergency department, and within minutes of arriving and describing his symptoms they had him in and being checked out.

It appeared he had experienced a TIA which is a mild stroke warning.

The doctors, the nurses and the staff did everything possible to make sure my dad was stable, comfortable and above all reassured that he was in good hands.

The degree of compassion that these professionals exhibited was unbelievable. It made me proud of our little hospital, it made me aware that while all folks in the medical field are hard working and dedicated that the people at Delta Hospital just have a truly unique and heartfelt concern for their patients.

They kept my dad in the hospital for the whole day, and would not release him till he was stable. The prompt manner in which he was dealt probably saved his life. I will always be grateful.

My father has been in Delta Hospital, my children have been there and I have been there. Our hospital is a blessing, it is a gift, it is a treasure that we all should cherish.

And that is why I love Delta Hospital.

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A couple years ago, my mom somehow got necrotising fasciitis – more commonly known as flesheating disease.

She came home from work feeling ill one day, and went to have a nap.

My dad brought her to the hospital later that day as she was worsening.

The hospital staff were able to diagnose her very quickly, considering this is a quite rare condition. We were all shocked and terrified.

My mom was rushed from Delta to Royal Columbian immediately, where specialists performed surgery within a couple hours to remove the damaged tissue in her arm. By the time she arrived, her internal organs were beginning to shut down.

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LISA HOGLUND: INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGER, DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION As a life-long resident of Ladner, I feel very privileged to be able to fundraise for Delta Hospital Foundation.

Having medical services nearby is extremely beneficial for our community and is something that I have often taken for granted.

However, with aging parents and two small children of my own, it gives me piece of mind to know that we have such outstanding health care so close to home.

The staff at Delta Hospital is a leader in the medical field and provide patients with the highest quality health care services.

I am proud to say I work with Delta Hospital and for the Delta Hospital Foundation. There is nothing better than involving yourself in something you are passionate about and I am passionate about this hospital.

I Heart Delta Hospital because it’s been a steady support for me, my family, and this community.

CHARLENE DISHAW: CVA MANAGER, VOLUNTEER RESOURCES FOR FRASER HEALTH AT DELTA HOSPITAL I Heart Delta Hospital because the volunteers who support the hospital each day are so amazing!

I look forward to seeing them each week. They make the hospital a warm and welcoming place to live and visit.

I also Heart the staff at Delta Hospital who work so hard, and are so supportive and caring!

Brad Cooper Ladner

Delta Hospital continues to run smoothly thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers from the local community.

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But one day he took a class trip to Southlands where potatoes were being harvested. One student seemed confused.

I’ve never seen any potato trees down there, she said.

“At that point with my students I knew we were losing where our food comes from,” says Worobetz, who runs the culinary arts program at SDSS. The goal now is a little more basic. He wants to teach young people to recognize the difference between good food and unhealthy food.

ly Yours. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Delta • General registration for ElderCollege Delta’s spring semester takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Open to all 50 years and over. Spring program brochures are now available at Delta public libraries and senior centres. Full program information is also available online at www.kinvillage.

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“By cooking your own food you control the quality over it,” says Worobetz.

Keeping things basic doesn’t mean students at SDSS can’t put an artistic flair into their menu. The finished product is designed to be as aesthetic as it is appetizing.

“It takes time to learn how to cook, especially with the volumes we do here,” he says.

The school cafeteria serves fresh foods daily to students. The type of fresh depends on the time of year.

It could be strawberries to end the school year in June or potatoes in the fall. One of the first things Worobetz does with his class in September is go and pick blackberries off the local bushes. He uses the trip to watch the class to see who works well together and who shows enthusiasm.

Then they freeze the blackberries and incorporate them into recipes throughout

the year, often in cinnamon buns or muffins.

“I always tell students you can taste the summer in them,” he says.

The programs teaches students all basic kitchen cooking techniques and principles if for no other reason than it will open doors for them. An estimated 84 per cent of people between the ages of 15-25 will work in food service industry at some point.

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Hypnobabies offers complete childbirth education during the 18 hours of class time. In class you will learn all about staying healthy and low-risk, the stages of labour, the physiology of birth, the benefits/risk/alternatives of common interventions and more.

Hypnobabies also offers comprehensive birth partner training, helping birth partners stay calm, confident and prepared for their role in the preparation for and during the birth of baby.

Hypnobabies also has several unique benefits in regards to the hypnosis portion of the program. Hypno-moms learn to enter self-hypnosis instantly and are taught medical hypnotic anesthesia techniques which are similar to the kind people who undergo surgery successfully using hypnosis as their only anesthetic use. Hypno-moms also learn Eyes Open Childbirth Hypnosis which allows them to remain deeply in hypnosis and comfortable while having their eyes open, moving, talking, eating and drinking during their labour.

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You can apply for a divorce on the basis that you have lived separate and apart for at least one year. Your spouse must be served with the filed application and he/she has 30 days to file a Response. If no Response is filed, or your spouse consents, the divorce can proceed by way of a desk order application upon filing the proper documentation.

However, it can take several weeks to process. A divorce is official 31 days after the date the judge signs the divorce order.

There are several components to a divorce application and the forms must be filled out correctly in order to be successful. I recommend that you consult a lawyer for legal advice about your specific circumstances and to ensure all your forms are in order

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Your camera application can attach the location where a picture was captured. This is useful when posting on a leading social networking site such as Facebook, or remembering the location of that fabulous restaurant you visited on vacation.

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The Apple iCloud has a built-in application called ‘Find My iPhone (also works with iPad and iPod). Turning on both the iCloud and the ‘Find My iPhone’ allow the user to view the location of their iPhone on a navigable map. This app is often the difference between recovering your device and having it remain lost or stolen. There are similar Apps available on the Google Play Store such as “Where’s My Droid”.

All of these features are optional, but having them enabled can certainly make life easier. If you are uncomfortable with giving your phone access to your current location, each of them can be toggledon and -off and customized in a way that works for you.

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There are many smaller things you can do that will help your home show at its best for the spring market! A few good ideas prior to listing are as follows: De-cluttering and simple staging of your furniture and belongings can have a serious effect on the appeal of your home.

Remove any excess clutter, things from your fridge, countertops, etc!

Hide any loose hanging wires! Cleaning the winters grime off your driveways, walkways, balconies, and gutters gives a home a more looked after feel and helps the buyer get past the ‘winterey” look of the yard! Re-caulk any bathroom or kitchen caulking strips that are showing discoloration, grime, or signs of age. Touch up any chip and scuff marks on your walls and baseboards etc!! Clean your home thoroughly, get those kiddie handmarks off your walls! Work at getting rid of any odors, pet smells, etc! Buyers have a pre-conception that pet smells are hard to remove from the home when they move in! PS. You may not smell these odors yourself so make sure to ask others if they exist! Fix any missing transition strips or light switch covers etc. it is easy for you to forget that you just never got around to putting on that last transition or plate cover! Clean your windows. If there are any broken window seals you may want to consider having the window pane replaced. It’s not as expensive as we think and can remove any concerns that “all windows” need replacing. Pull any dirt away from the exterior siding if it is in contact with it. Inspectors hate to see this as it causes deterioration of siding and they will flag it!

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Eight band lent their musical talents to help Variety – The Children’s Charity on Feb. 8 at the Tsawwassen Legion, raising more than $2,400 to help B.C. kids with special needs.

The fundraiser was headlined by Jerry Doucette and the Doucette band, and was in memory of Rhyan Gordon, stepson of Doucette’s band mate Ken Boychuk. Rhyan was a child who had special needs and recently passed away at the age of 34.

Jerry and Ken will make an appearance on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon on Global BC this Saturday (Feb. 16) to present the cheque for the total amount raised.

Helping to put on the event was Terry Nylander of the Tsawwassen Legion No. 289, The Blues Piggies, Tin Pan Alley, Southside Vibe, Paul Tobin, Delta 88, The Simpson Brothers Band, the Delta Police Pipe Band, and all the generous donors who showed their hearts for children who special needs.

We can first start to understand the various purpose of the space(s) which will allow us to determine what is needed together. For example: a 10’ x 20’ patio may be broken down to three spaces: a 10’ x 12’ space for seating, a 3’ wide corridor for traffic to and from of the house, and the final 5’ space for your outdoor cooking barbecue area.

Adding a gas fire feature to the seating area plus supplementing it with either electric or gas heaters will allow you and your guests to enjoy your time together longer into the evening.

Of course, the cook can have a free-standing grill or a fully customizable outdoor kitchen ready for him/her including built-in accessories making the space ready for any event. Above the grill can also have heating so they aren’t left in the cold while their guests are enjoying themselves.

Stop by the Richmond Firebox with ideas, pictures and area dimensions in hand and we will be happy to show you the available options.

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Climbing for a cause ❙ Staff writer newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Delta’s Deanna Bulycz will be climbing for a cause on March 3, as she joins more than 500 British Columbians to take on a 48-storey stair climb to fight lung disease in the BC Lung Association’s 12th annual Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air fundraiser. Bulycz, who lost both her mother- and father-in-law to lung cancer, will be participating for the first time.

“I’m lucky because my family has always been pretty healthy – but my husband’s family has been through the wringer,” said Bulycz. “Both his parents passed away from lung cancer, as well as a couple of his aunts and uncles. I want to do the climb in their honour, and to celebrate my own health.”

Organizers expect more than 500 Climbers to ascend the heights of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, including a large contingent of B.C. firefighters who have participated in the event since its inception 12 years ago. All proceeds fund vital lung health research, education and advocacy.

“Some participants climb for themselves, others to honour a friend or family member affected by lung disease,” said BC Lung Association event organizer Kate Jarvis. “While each participant’s motivation is different, their reward is the same: making a difference in the lives of the one in five British Columbians affected by lung disease.”

To participate, climbers each pay a $25 registration fee and must commit to fundraising a minimum of $125.

• To register, visit www.stairclimb.ca or call the BC Lung Association at 604-731-LUNG (5864).

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Renowned flamenco singer “El Conejo” (The Rabbit) Azcarate, is coming to perform at the Rosa Negra Fiesta at Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dance, Saturday, Feb. 16.

“I am so proud to be able to promote the development and love of the Flamenco culture here in South Delta and the Lower Mainland,” said Bev Mantovani, owner of Los Gitanos. “Over my eight years in this community, I have seen people fall in love with this art form, either dancing with me or attending our performances and fiestas. I am happy to bring some of the Spanish scene to our own backyard without having to travel there.”

Mantovani has been invited to attend the Jerez Flamenco Festival in Spain by Vicki Ramos director of Centro De Baile Jerez.

“I will be attending with a few of my students to a 12-day intense training to further our study of Flamenco dance and bring it back to Canada,” said Mantovani.

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“I hope to incorporate some of the new things I learn at our annual performance early in June at the Tsawwassen Art Centre,” added Mantovani.

For those who stay behind and cannot attend the festival, the Rosa Negra Fiesta will give them a taste of the “tablao”. This performance will be featuring Bev Mantovani and students of Los Gitanos and the highlight of the evening will be the performance of singer “El Conejo”, accompanied by Rodrigues on guitar and Tsawwassen’s Dave McIlroy on percussion.

“My goal is to expose people in our community to different artists, dancers and musicians,” Mantovani said. “This is a complex and deep art form and there is always something to learn, to feel and to enjoy.”

Tickets are $20 and doors open at 7:30 p.m. The evening includes tapas and great flamenco music, singing and dance. Tickets are limited so book seats early by calling 604-948-8081 or email info@losgitanos.ca Los Gitanos is located at 40B-1865 56th Street in Tsawwassen (behind McDonald’s).

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Block 100 a taste of waterfront living Onni is bringing a taste of waterfront living to its newest development, Block 100. With 231 homes, Block 100 will include a mix of condominiums and townhomes, with a variety of floorplans. The development consists of three blocks: Quebec, Centre and Main.

Located in southeast False Creek, Block 100 is perfectly situated for homeowners of all demographics.

Whether you want to walk to Rogers Arena to catch a Vancouver Canucks game or grab a water taxi to Granville Island, you’re just minutes away from everything you can imagine. The Seawall is right outside, and the Central Valley Greenway begins on your

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Wide-plank laminate flooring throughout the main living areas is standard, while stainless-steel appliances and composite countertops with a breakfast bar in most homes are convenient and modern. The white gloss backsplash cabinetry offers plenty of storage. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with heated porcelain tile floors, a linear-style deep soaker tub with a tiled front and a frameless glass shower and door with mosaic-tiled base and high-gloss wall tile.

Homes start at $268,900. For more information visit onni.com/block100 or call 604-682-8801.

This year the GVHBA has also included a People’s Choice Award, which will allow people to vote for their favourite new or renovated project.

There are 19 projects up for the award.

The winners will be announced at the awards gala on April 20. For more information, to see a full list of finalists and to vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards.

This year will mark the fourth year for the awards, which recognize excellence in renovation, new-home construction and design in the Metro Vancouver area.

There are several familiar faces in the new-home construction category, including ParkLane Homes, Bluetree Homes, Portrait Homes and Concert Properties.

ParkLane is a finalist in four categories, with the first being Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet for Flatiron at Bedford Landing. They are also nominated for Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development for The Village at Bedford Landing, Best Marketing Campaign for River District Vancouver and Multi-Family Builder of the Year, which is a Grand Ovation Award.

Portrait is a finalist in the Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet for Hampstead, as well as Best Single-Family Detached Home 2,000 to 2,999 square feet and Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead. They are also in the running for the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year.

Bluetree, which comes from ParkLane, is a finalist in the Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: 2,000 square feet and over for Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek, as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family for Kanaka Creek. They are also up for the Best Marketing Campaign for their Bluetree Homes – Your Friendly Neighbourhood Builder campaign.

Meanwhile, Concert Properties will be competing in the Best Multi-Family Highrise Development category as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family and Best Marketing Campaign, all for their Patina development. Concert is also up for the Multi-Family Builder of the Year Grand Ovation Award.

Another developer who is up for several awards is Porte Development Corp., who is a finalist in the Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development and FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Construction: Multi-Family Home awards for Origin, on Burnaby Mountain.

In the renovation categories, My House Design/Build is up for many awards. Among the categories they will be competing for is Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Renovated Room, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999. They are also up for the Grand Ovation Awards for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume and Custom Builder of the Year.

The other companies that will be competing for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume award are Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. and TQ Construction Ltd. The other Grand Ovation Award is for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume. The renovators up for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume are Cirrus Homes, Intermind Design Inc. and Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc. Best Builders Ltd. is also a finalist in multiple categories, including Custom Builder of the Year, Best Heritage Renovation, Best Custom Home: Over $2 million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated.

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Portrait Homes’ Hampstead at Silver Ridge, top, is up for several awards at this year’s Ovation Awards, including Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet. Bluetree Homes is also a finalist in several categories for their Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek development, above, including Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development 2,000 square feet and over.

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Ice Hawks down Sockeyes in OT Delta starts PJHL playoff run Feb. 19 at home ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf EDITOR editor@southdeltaleader.com

The top two teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League faced off at the Ladner Leisure Centre Tuesday night, and it was the Delta Ice Hawks who came out on top.

The Ice Hawks defeated the Richmond Sockeyes 3-2 in overtime to draw within three points of the league-leading Sockeyes.

With just two games left in the regular season, and a game in hand on the Sockeyes, the Ice Hawks still have a chance to grab the top spot in the Tom Shaw Conference, and the PJHL. But they’ll need to win their two remaining games against the Mission City Outlaws and the North Vancouver Wolf Pack to do it, while Richmond will have to drop its final game of the season.

The Ice Hawks got out to an early lead Tuesday night at home, as they opened up a 2-0 lead on Richmond after 20 minutes of play, outshooting the visitors 15-7 in the process.

The Sockeyes weren’t done yet, however.

After a scoreless middle frame, Richmond was able to tie the game in the third with a pair of goals.

The teams headed to overtime, and four minutes into the extra frame, Anthony Brito scored the game-winner for the Ice Hawks, securing them the much-needed two points.

Alex Martin had two assists for the Ice Hawks and was named the game’s first star, while goalie Alexander Ahnert was named second star for his 33-save performance.

Mak Barden and Ryan Procyshyn also had goals for Delta, while Grange Gordon and Aaron Merrick had assists.

While the Ice Hawks’ first round foes have yet to be determined, the team has already clinched home ice advantage.

The Ice Hawks’ first playoff game will be played at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m., with their second home playoff game set for Sunday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

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Locals win big at swim meet Swim clubs from across B.C. descended upon Surrey this past weekend for the annual Short Course Provincial AA Championships. The Winskill Dolphins sent four competitors and each swimmer collected medals, including two first-time medalists, two first-time champions, and two first-time AAA qualifiers.

Rachel Yeo, 14, shattered her previous best time in the 800m freestyle for her first gold medal of the meet, and a berth in the B.C. AAA meet in Victoria later this

month. Yeo followed up with two more victories in the 200m and 400m freestyle.

Duco Shuurman Hess, 13, captured silver medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke to qualify for the AAA provincials, while Isaiah Rusak-Gillrie, 13, won bronze in 200m and 1500m freestyle.

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COMING EVENTS

4750 - 57th Street (Delta Manor Education Centre) Preschool, Daycare, Spring Break & Summer Camp Open 6:30am - 6:30pm

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THE Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school.The shifts for this part time position are 1.5 hours per day at $20.80 per hour.

Please send your application to RSBsupport@sd38.bc.ca

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

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If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST DOG JORDY New confirmed sighting January 8 at Diefenbaker Park in Twassawsen. Jordy resembles a very shy small fox. Is wearing a blue collar; but the ID tags are now gone.

If you have seen “Jordy” please call ASAP with details (date, time & location of sighting). Call: 604946-9968, 454-4257 or 424-4121

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Junior Intermediate Accounts Receivable Clerk F/T at Vtech, Richmond.

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Email a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev at 604-968-5488 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

For full details, visit www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca No phones calls please.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $294.00 DAILY MAILING POSTCARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work.

Register Online! www.ThePostcardGuru.com ZNZ Referral Agents Needed! $20$95/Hr! www.FreeJobPosition.com Multiple $100 Payments To Your Bank! www.SuperCashDaily.com More Amazing Opportunities @ www.LegitCashJobs.com ACCOUNTING & TAX FRANCHISE - Start your own Practice with Canada’s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1888-723-4388, ext. 222.

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HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

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HELP WANTED

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EXEC Assistant for Evangelical Free Church of Canada National Office, 4-5 days/week. richp@efccm.ca or 604-513-2183

by March 31, 2013.

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft 2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta.

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CIRCFLOATER NEEDED South Delta Leader is looking for a part-time floater to deliver open routes in the Tsawwassen & Ladner areas once a week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Fridays.

Please forward your resume to: This is an excellent Circulation Manager, opportunity for an individual South Delta Leader looking to supplement #7 – 1363 56th Street, their income.

Delta, BC V4L 2P7 or email: circulation2@southdeltaleader.com phone: 604.948.3640 ext.125 We thank all those who are interested for this position, however only those selected for interview wil be contacted.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

Union Shop ~ Full Benefits.

Forward Resume to Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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SALES

RETAIL Trade Supervisor for the long board/skateboard industry. Responsibilities:Supervision of staff and hiring. Prepare inventory and sales reports. Handle refunds and customer complains. Provide feedback to senior management. Requirements: Secondary school.

Several years of experience in sales, specifically related to the long boarding/skateboarding industry. $17/hour. Please apply through email at jobs@landyachtz.com, or versalapply@gmail.com. www.landyachtz.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES 171

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PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

HELP WANTED

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

HELP WANTED

carriers NEEDED Tsawwassen 112 1 Ave, 1A Ave, 2 Ave, 49 St, English Bluff Rd, Murphy Dr - 61 117 1 Ave, 55A St, 56 St, Diefenbaker Wynd Summer Pl, Summer Way Wallace Ave - 82 207 Duncan Dr, Enderby AVe, Farrell ave, Gillespie Rd, Morris crs, Whitcomb Pl - 82 410 12 Ave, 13A Ave, 53A St, 55 St, malibu Pl, Malvern Pl - 61

SUBSTITUTE CARRIERS NEEDED ON ALL ROUTES

Call or email the circulation dept. at 604.948.3640 ext.125 or email circulation2@southdeltaleader.com www.southdeltaleader.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

EUROPEAN LADY 18 years exp.

Home & Office Cleaning, Moving, Small or Big jobs welcome. Ref’s.

Call 604-825-1289.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL DRYWALL

Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

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ELECTRICAL

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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MOVING & STORAGE

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C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

Lic/Insured/ Senior disc.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

Mike The Painter ‘’Painting is my Profession’’ Call (778)834-8724

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PLUMBING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.samsonhomes.biz Design. Build. Reno’s. Sundecks (604)723-3001

Graphic Designer Are you a high-energy, talented graphic designer?

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Would you like to work in the fastpaced newspaper industry?

We are looking for a part time temporary graphic designer. You will be responsible for creating eye-catching ads in print and online using your comprehensive working knowledge of Adobe CS5: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on Mac OSX. You must have outstanding creative skills, a strong work ethic, and be able to work effectively with others within deadlines, while paying close attention to detail.

Apply today by sending your resume to: Chrissie Bowker, Publisher, South Delta Leader email: publisher@southdeltaleader.com

Please submit all resumes by February 15

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

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PETS 477

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 Precision 1 Plumbing & Heating Licensed ~ Insured.

Hot water tanks, service, renos.

Contact Rick 604-809-6822 PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating.

Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos.

No hst. Rick 604-809-6822

PETS

BEAUTIFUL ST. BERNESE PUPS $750 Healthy, Happy, 1st shots, Vet Check Ready to go Feb. 22/13 www.stbernese.com (604)750-0480 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073 BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $1000.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls

RENTALS 706

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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AUTO FINANCING

1 & 2 Bdrms Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & No. 5 Rd. Rent includes heat and hot water. Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Available Immediately.

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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

RENTALS

RICHMOND

FURNITURE

www.recycleitcanada.ca

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Part time temporary

Call Red: 604-771- 4077

604.948.5450 ` www.hangandshine.ca

Quality service in South Delta since 1997

604.587.5865

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.

Gilles 604-789-7327 www.scorpio-consulting.com

Replace/repair/maintenance Any Plumbing/heating jobs.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list.

CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

H/W tank / furnace / boiler

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

Running this ad for 8yrs

CALL DAVE

Competitive rates.

Pipe / Toilet sink/faucet

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

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604-721-4555.

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Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

PLUMBING

CARPETS AND BLINDS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-537-4140

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Own A Vehicle?

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

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Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net WINDSOR WOODS 1 bdrm penthouse includes: w/d, d/w & f/p. Newly renovated. n/s. $1150/mo. (604)880-9413

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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VEHICLES WANTED

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MOTORCYCLES

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND

BRIARGATE & PADDOCK

TOWNHOUSES 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net

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Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ DIFFICULTY SELLING ? â&#x20AC;˘ DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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

RENTALS 706

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665 MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $550. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

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 SHIH TZU Tiny Toy Poodle X pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed.

M $400, F $450. 604-866-4467.

APARTMENT/CONDO

$1100-1BRM, 32FT², BRIGHT Top Floor, 12633 No. 2 Rd. Close to all Steveston amenities. 6 appls incl.

W/D, gas fireplace, secure underground parking, no pets, no smoking. Angela at 312-659-6474

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

SURREY

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

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

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South Delta Leader

Friday, February 15, 2013

ER congestion easing ❙ P4 Wait times down at Delta Hospital

Flamenco singer performs at Los Gitanos

Local Flavour ❙ P17

Gerald Worobetz inspires students at SDSS

MUSCLEMEMORY

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k c u L & e v o L ! r i a e h t n i e ar

Rabbit dances in Delta ❙ P20

FRIDAY ∙ FEBRUARY 15 ∙ 2013

❙ southdeltaleader.com

Power struggle

week’s See thiscials spe page! on back

When faced with the prospect of having a smart metre installed on their home against their will, one Tsawwassen couple has instead opted to go off the grid.

The couple has spent more than $60,000 to retrofit their house with natural gas appliances and solar panels on the roof that generate their own electricity. ❙ See story, P3

KIN’S MARK FARM

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Reach for the Stars Reach Child and Youth Development Society helps close to 1,000 children with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), succeed in life.

The non-profit agency has just launched a fundraising campaign to build a new facility in the heart of downtown Ladner on land donated by the Corporation of Delta. The new 20,000-square-foot facility will cost more than $4 million to build, and will increase the society’s overall space by 60 per cent. On Feb. 23, the organization is holding Reach For the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration to kickstart the fundraising campaign. ❙ See story, P5

Crispy, Flavourful & Extra Large

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Tasty & Nutritious

Red Delicious Apples

Premium Navel Oranges

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Washington Grown

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Fresh & Delicious

Large Cauliflower

Roma Tomatoes

California Grown

Mexico Grown

2/$5.00

79¢/lb

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Ladner Trunk Rd. & 52A St. Beside London Drugs Delta 604.940.0733

604.948.FITT

Trenant Park Square

❙ The Legend of George C. Reifel

Beer baron, rumrunner, and conservationist, Reifel lived a grandiose life, and helped shape the Lower Mainland. P10

Prices effective: February 13th to February 17th, 2013 *While * Quantities Last

Open 9 am to 7 pm everyday!

The top two teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League faced off at the Ladner Leisure Centre Tuesday night, and it was the Delta Ice Hawks who came out on top.

The Ice Hawks defeated the Richmond Sockeyes 3-2 in overtime to draw within three points of the league-leading Sockeyes. ❙ See story, P25

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Ice Hawks top Sockeyes in OT

A Valentine’s Day recipe!

TRAINING

A Chinese New Year recipe!

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17-1835 56th St. Tsawwassen (Behind McDonalds)