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Residents pipe up for Marina Garden The final buildout plan for Marina Garden Estates in Ladner has generated some heated opposition, but some current residents say the concerns are unfounded. Polygon has increased park space to 3.48 hectares from 1.52 hectares, increased parking by 25 per cent above Delta’s required bylaws, reduced the number of apartment buildings to just one and lowered the height to four storeys, and a traffic study confirmed there will be a 17 per cent reduction in traffic flow with the removal of the hotel. ❙ See story, P.3

Police look for suspect in assaults Delta Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify an unknown suspect responsible for a series of sexual assaults in Tsawwassen. In all cases, the suspect has run up behind unknowing females and either grabbed their buttocks, or has bearhugged them around their waist and their breasts. The suspect has then immediately fled the scene on foot. ❙ See story, P.3

Islanders dominate Cody Nass amassed a whopping 12 points as the Delta Islanders Junior A lacrosse team beat up on the visiting Burnaby Lakers Saturday night at Ladner Arena, cruising to a 19-8 victory. ❙ See story, P.23

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Supporters pipe up on Marina Gardens project Residents of older subdivision say they support the Polygon proposal ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

The final buildout plan for Marina Garden Estates in Ladner has generated some heated opposition, but some current residents say the concerns are unfounded. Heather Melidones, a former board member of the Marina Garden Homeowners Association, said she’s lived in Chesapeake Landing since it was built and the more recent addition of Woodward’s Landing had no ill effects on traffic or density. “They keep going on about density but one of the things people tend to forget is when this proposal was made in 1996 Delta council okayed the density for this area and so all the infrastructure was put in with that density in mind,” she said, adding any new buyers are given a covenant to sign that alerts them to future development. “So, they knew this was coming,” she said. In 1996 the council of the day approved an Official Community Plan which called for 609 stacked townhouses, a 220-room hotel, 100 single family homes, commercial village, a marina, park, and a golf course. Polygon Homes has designed the latest submission for Captain’s Cove Marina, the proponent behind the final buildout plan. Polygon’s president Neil Chrystal said the company has stayed in contact with Captain’s Cove in recent years in order to come up with a more contemporary approach to the original plan. “I think the community thinks we’ve made

❙ Marina Garden Estates residents Heather Melidones (left) and ML Burke say they support the latest proposal from Polygon Homes and want council to support it. Adrian MacNair photo some improvements, but maybe not as far as they’d like us to go,” he said. Chrystal said the new proposal offers a more diverse housing mix, making it more attractive to first-time buyers and empty-nesters looking to down-size. “There are many people who would like to stay in the community but they don’t have anywhere to go,” said Chrystal. Similarly, young people want to stay in the community in which they grew up, but are forced to look outside Delta for housing. Chrystal said that during the medium den-

sity Sunstone development in North Delta, Polygon learned that many home buyers were leaving Delta because of a lack of housing developments over the past 25 years. Because of that lack of development, Marina Garden Estates poses perhaps the last high density buildout opportunity in Ladner. It’s fortunate that the council of the day had the foresight to designate the density of Marina Garden Estates in 1996, said Robin Glover, Polygon’s vice-president of development. Glover said the five biggest concerns heard from residents have been parking, traffic, den-

sity, parkland, and building heights. As a result, Polygon has increased park space to 3.48 hectares from 1.52 hectares, increased parking by 25 per cent above Delta’s required bylaws, reduced the number of apartment buildings to just one and lowered the height to four storeys, and a traffic study confirmed there will be a 17 per cent reduction in traffic flow with the removal of the hotel. “No one’s happy about an increase in traffic but what we’re trying to get across is whether it’s our plan, the 1996 plan, or something else, traffic is going to increase,” said Glover. “We live in a democratic society and people are free to express their views and the community has done a good job of expressing those views,” said Chrystal, adding many of the changes Polygon has made came about through public feedback. Mary-Lynn Burke, a resident at South Point, the first area of Marina Garden Estates to be developed, said she’s disappointed that the rental units have been removed from the plan because it will make it more difficult for seniors and young families to find housing. She’s concerned that opponents will convince council to deny the application and Polygon will walk away, leaving a new developer with an option to build under the 1996 plan. “So, they could be shooting themselves in the foot here,” she said, adding that for some opponents nothing will be good enough. “They’ll find all sorts of reasons to not allow this, but it’s really about Not In My Back Yard.” Burke said she’s encouraging people who support the proposal to write to council and let them know. A public hearing for Marina Garden Estates is set for Tuesday, June 25, at municipal hall.

Police seek public’s help locating sex assault suspect ❙ Staff writer newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Delta Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify an unknown suspect responsible for a series of sexual assaults in Tsawwassen. In all cases, the suspect has run up behind unknowing females and either grabbed their buttocks, or has bear-hugged them around their waist and their breasts. The suspect has then immediately fled the scene on foot. The victims in these incidents range in age from their late teens to early thirties, and police believe all of the assaults were random in nature. In all cases the incidents

have occurred in the early evening. The suspect is described as being a Caucasian Male, 15-18 years old, five-foot-10, with a slim build, short brown hair, hazel eyes and possible acne on his face. The suspect has been seen wearing skateboard type shoes and always wears a hooded sweatshirt. Delta’s municipal workers union is encouraging it’s members to be on the lookout for the suspect. CUPE 454 members participate in a City Watch program which encourages members to spot and report suspicious activity in the community. The program has been in place since 2006,

and is a joint initiative between the union and the Corporation of Delta. “Our members work out in the public and they are in a unique position to be function as extra eyes and ears for the Delta Police,” said Darryl Robison, President of CUPE Local 454. “We have an interest in ensuring our community is safe for all residents and visitors. We want the community to know that their public employees are there to assist them in situations like this.” CUPE Local 454 represents over 900 lifeguards, water workers, civilian jail guards, museum workers, gardeners, inspectors, clerks, surveyors, police dispatchers and the many more professionals that work for the Corpora-

tion of Delta, Delta Police Board and the Delta Museum and Archives. Delta Police have set up a tip line and encourage anyone with information regarding these sexual assaults to call the Delta Police at 604-946-4411 and refer to tip 13-11497 or Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Police are also taking this opportunity to remind the public to always be familiar with your surroundings, walk in high visibility areas with sufficient lighting, carry your cell phone if possible, walk with a friend, and report incidents to police as soon as possible.

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the next crop. He hands a few potatoes around the classroom and says the skin keeps the spuds insulated so they can survive the winter. Once the skin is removed, however, they have to be cooked right away. “I say eat them fast because they don’t last,” laughs Reynolds. Farmers know the importance their crop plays for wildlife in Delta. Reynolds says his farm provides habitat and food for migratory birds, while the barn owls are essential for rodent control in the barns. The South Park students have planted their potatoes before spring break in five 60-litres nursery tubs. Each will yield between 30 and 40 potatoes, which they will cook and eat. “When I was a boy we planted them just like you did,” says Reynolds as the class upends the tubs and spills dark rich soil on the ground, scrambling through it with their fingers to find the hidden nuggets. Babineau grins as she watches the children

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classrooms, Babineau receives requests from twice as many. One classroom to take part this year is Megan Andersen’s Grade 4-5 split at South Park Elementary, a teacher who has a special place in her heart for potatoes. That’s because her father Hugh Reynolds is a Delta farmer who harvests about 450 kilograms of potatoes each year. “I love to talk about potatoes, I could talk about them for three days,” he tells the class with a smile. Reynolds says during the harvest he works from sunup to sundown to pull as many potatoes out of the ground as he is able. “It’s a big race against the rain and when the rain comes whatever’s in the ground is lost,” he says, pointing to boxes of spuds from last autumn’s harvest. Reynolds keeps the potatoes in the barn during the winter in cold storage so they “go to sleep” and don’t sprout. In the spring some of them will go to the market while others will find new life in the soil by being planted for

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When Lindsay Babineau peeked in on a classroom eight years ago to see what children were learning about agriculture she was disappointed. The executive director of the B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation discovered kids were still doing the “beans in a cup” experiment that she herself had done when she was a girl. Babineau says the problem with “beans in a cup” is that students aren’t as engaged in understanding the purpose of the experiment, which is to plant, grow, and harvest a real crop. Which is why in 2005 she started “spuds in a tub” instead. “I had seven teachers, friends who tried it in classrooms around the Lower Mainland,” says Babineau, adding they use Warba potatoes because they can be harvested before the end of the school year. “Let’s do something the kids can continue to grow, harvest, and eat afterwards.” The program has been a smashing success. Although it can only accommodate 200

potatoes right now.” Now that the agriculture industry is on board with the program, Babineau says farmers like Reynolds are helping to further

educate children about where their food comes from. It’s a far cry from the days when kids grew beans that would die and rot in a cup. “It’s gone beyond my

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The Corporation’s garbage diversion program is celebrating a small improvement in reducing overall waste headed for landfills, but a staff report to council Monday shows it has a long way to go. Since starting the Green Can program last April there has been an eight per cent reduction in garbage and a 25 per cent increase in green waste, according to the report. This amounts to an overall increase in residential waste diversion of five per cent. On Nov. 8, 2010, Delta endorsed the Metro Vancouver target of increasing residential waste diversion by 65 per cent by 2015, which means the municipality has two more years to make up the rest to meet targets. Staff will now undertake a door-to-door outreach in areas with poor participation rates. As well, the Corporation wants to introduce a Green Can workshop in Delta elementary schools. To encourage mattress recycling, the Corporation is undertaking a Free Mattress

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hen it comes to the Best of South Delta, few people have their finger on the pulse of this community like mayor Lois Jackson does. Jackson was first elected to Delta Council in 1973, and in 1999 won the first of five consecutive terms in office as mayor. For Jackson, there’s no shortage of things worth celebrating in South Delta. “There are so many things to do and see here,” she says. “We love the climate, the beaches, the vastness of the horizon. It’s a wonderful place to live and we love to share it.” One of the best ways to see all that South Delta has to offer is by bicycle.

Jackson’s vote for Best Place for a Bike Ride is either Boundary Bay Regional Park, which features a 14km cycling trail along the waterfront, while historic Arthur Drive offers cyclists a pastoral route between Tsawwassen and Ladner. “Travelling the farm roads by bicycle is really a wonderful way to experience South Delta,” she says. The Corporation of Delta has hundreds of designated bike routes and the many sideroads that wind their way through the endless acres of farmland seem a world removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. When it comes to the Best Place to Spot Wildlife, Jackson says Westham Island, home to the Alaksen National Wildlife Area and George C. Reifel

Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a popular destination. While South Delta has many picturesque greenspaces vying for Best Park, for Jackson, there is little that can compete with the miles of sand and sun at Centennial Beach. “In my opinion, Centennial Beach is the most wonderful place in the Lower Mainland,” she says. Jackson herself is eligible for a Best of South Delta award this year, with a category this for Best Local Politician. Voting for The Best of South Delta closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Visit www.southdeltaleader.com and click on the contest tab to cast your votes as soon as possible.

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Walmart no good for local businesses With news that Walmart will likely be coming to South Delta, retailers in Ladner Village and Tsawwassen have a right to be concerned. While many South Deltans struggling to make ends meet will see the discount retailer’s arrival as welcome news, it is a much different story for local business owners. Across the US, the emergence of Walmart as a retail juggernaut has left Main Streets empty in town after town. Drawn by the promise of discount goods of every brand and variety available, consumers have abandoned the mom-and-pop stores in favour of the big box retailer. The thought of our communities suffering a similar fate is troubling. So what can be done to protect South Delta’s long-established commercial centres and ensure they too don’t become vacant ghost towns? For starters, supporting locally-owned and operated businesses keeps your dollars here in South Delta. But if the commercial centres of Tsawwassen and Ladner Village are to survive, they will need to densify. Having residential development so close to commercial services will offer residents a convenience they might not be so willing to give up. Developments like Southlands, Marina Garden Estates, and the Ladner Village Waterfront plan will revitalize the communities of Tsawwassen and Ladner, injecting new blood and new money. While the change these projects will bring will be dramatic, it is necessary if we want to see our communities thrive. There is little doubt among business owners the changes will be positive. These developments, unlike the sprawling wasteful suburban developments of generations past, are not car-reliant, and are designed so residents will have shops and services at their doorstop, not a 10-minute drive away. Should these developments be approved and built, the downtown areas of Tsawwassen and Ladner will see more young families, new shops and businesses, and better transit infrastructure. They will be thriving communities. With Walmart just around the corner, the alternative is an empty Main Street. -South Delta Leader

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Who murdered Robert Dziekanski?

n a courtroom in Vancouver this week the scales of justice are gravely weighing the prior testimony of a man held to the highest standards of trust and integrity. RCMP Const. Bill Bentley, involved in the death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski in October of 2007, isn’t on trial for murder. He is accused of lying six times at a 2009 inquiry into the infamous Taser incident that was caught on tape by a cell phone held by a witness. If not for the video clip, Bentley and his co-accused who are facing separate trials—Const. Kwesi Millington, Const. Gerry Rundell, and former Cpl. Benjamin (Monty) Robinson—may never have been subjected to this level of public scrutiny. We trust our sworn officers to serve and protect the public, not only from

those who would harm others, but those who would harm themselves. Robert Dziekanski, an immigrant from Poland who didn’t speak any English, was to meet his mother at Vancouver International Airport on Oct. 14, 2007. Ten hours after arriving, the man was lost and confused in the airport, becoming irritable and agitated. Bentley testified at the inquiry he was the first officer to speak to him. “Hi, how are you, sir? How’s it going, bud?” But Dziekanski didn’t speak English, and with evident fear and frustration etched on his face, turned away from the officers. When he turned to face them again, he was hit with a blast from a Taser. The entire exchange took 25 seconds from the arrival of the officers to the moment the man hit the floor, writhing in agony and pain. The Taser was used four additional times on the ground, until Dziekanski stopped moving.

It was 15 minutes before paramedics arrived, during which time nobody administered CPR or checked for a pulse. Dziekanski was left to die on the floor of the airport. What followed this crime was even worse. Contradictory statements by the officers, inconsistent recounting of events, and the revelation of the video. Now the disgraced officers face perjury charges for lying to the Braidwood Commission of Inquiry. Nearly six years after Robert Dziekanski was murdered, no one has faced jail time for the crime. Perhaps that, more than anything else in this incident, has left this writer’s faith in law and order and the criminal justice system deeply shaken. If these officers are found guilty of perjury, only the harshest possible sentence should be handed down to account for their disgraceful conduct. But who murdered Robert Dziekanski? We may never know.

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Marina Gardens debate rages

There was a huge turnout to a so called “Emergency Meeting” [regarding the proposed Marina Gardens development] on June 17th. The school gym was chocka-block full. What a great opportunity to have a debate of sorts, a back and forth between the naysayers and the developer. A chance for people to ask questions and get answers from either or both sides. But no, the rules were to hold questions to the end and listen to Ron Ogilvy’s biased presentation. That’s right, he even said he was biased but would “try” to present just the facts. He went on to critique the facts which ironically have evolved because of their own relentless opposition. Since the January plan the developer has eliminated three of the four condo buildings and added a lot more townhomes which will be three-storey walk-ups. I am saddened by this change as it doesn’t serve downsizing seniors, empty-nesters or young single people starting out. Traffic was another big complaint quoting from a variety of municipal reports which they felt were not credible but still quoted them. Apparently traffic will increase by about 50 per cent over the 10-year construction period. That to me is reasonable and so gradual it will hardly be noticeable. They say only six per cent of the homes are accessible for people with mobility issues. That’s because the condos are virtually eliminated, thanks to all this opposition. The elephant in the room were the Polygon reps, who were not invited to participate until later when they were allowed

to confirm a few numbers. What a missed opportunity this was for a “real” information meeting. The sky is not falling, even though Stan Lawson and his followers would like you to believe that. Please, let’s not go any farther backwards on this plan than we already have. It’s a quality development that needs to go ahead. It will benefit all Ladnerites, not just those who live there. ML Burke Delta ••• The developer’s rational to increase the maximum allowable density from 42 units/Ha to 45.2 units/Ha in my opinion is flawed and morally wrong. In previous Marina Garden Estates development phases conscious business decisions were made to reduce densities. Now they are attempting to “transfer unused densities” to average out to maximum allowable densities for the overall neighbourhood. Now is NOT the time to make-up for previous business choices to increase profits. Traffic increases cannot be avoided with any type of development, but I feel that the existing traffic study is flawed and traffic volumes have been significantly under-estimated. With only two ways in/out of Marina Garden Estates, upgrading of Ferry Road/River Road must be undertaken, including signalization. The proposed narrow townhouses with tandem parking will only compound on-site parking issues, especially without significant set-backs allowing enough depth for parking on driveway aprons. Council should also consider reviewing the existing Parking By-law in regards

to tandem parking and its effectiveness. Park areas for a development such as this geared to a ranging demographic from Young Families to Retirees require open Public passive areas. Small restricted (strata controlled) use park and/or playground areas within townhouse pockets will not meet the requirements of the wide range of ages targeted. The proposed townhouse portion of the development, 388 with tandem parking and 192 with side-byside parking, is totally out of character with the existing neighbourhood, which ironically was established by the same developer. As previously stated, the lack of sufficient building set-backs to allow for driveway apron parking, will create undesirable canyon like areas. The construction of the four-storey apartment building is totally out of character and would be better suited in the Ladner Town core. I am not anti-development, but pro-smart development which I do not feel this application is. When I moved to this neighbourhood from North Delta seven years ago, I was well aware of the future build-out, but I truly expected future development to complement the existing neighbourhood, which this proposal does not. This proposal does have some merit and can be saved if the developer re-considered this application and worked with the neighbourhood. The Marina Garden Estates neighbourhood is truly a gem of not only Delta, but of the Lower Mainland, and I hope you will do everything in your power to ensure that it remains so. Jack Smythe Delta

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yes 27% no 73% Letters to the editor By-election necessary I wonder... If Sylvia Bishop would have won a seat in the provincial election, would Lois and her divas have been so quick to avert a by-election? Isn’t it handy that our pro-development populated council can hold onto that extra vote when it comes to development proposals. Do the right thing for democracy, Lois: Hold the by-election and let the people decide who’s going to represent them. Liz Gough Delta

Empty buses due to poor service Re: Cost of TransLink bus routes highest in South Delta, South Delta Leader, June 14, 2013. This ain’t exactly rocket science. Before the Canada Line was built in 2009 Translink ran 42 full size buses per day on routes 601 & 602 from Tsawwassen to downtown Vancouver. During rush hour they were mostly full. After 2009 the frequency on these routes increased to 61 buses per day but now the buses only run from Tsawwassen to Bridgeport and they are never anywhere near full. Jerry Cutler Tsawwassen

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What ails the NDP? Plenty.

fter 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future. The party’s provincial council will meet June 21 to set the terms of reference for a review of the party’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the NDP campaign. Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise decision to come out against the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline. Like last week’s hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline, these are great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern media. But they don’t explain much. This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP policy development workshop called “Imagine Our Future” that was leaked by the B.C. Liberals in the final days of the campaign. The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against former leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus members were knifing their leader for reasons they still can’t or won’t articulate in public – a glaring problem in itself – the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop was “free” post-secondary tuition and public transit, along with raising wages and lowering fees for daycare. This isn’t a dream tree, it’s a money tree. Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat. Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table on “equitable tax policy” even identified the problem. Its first recommendation: “Increase our economic and financial literacy to gain credibility.” The “public ownership” table really got radical. Scrap public-private partnerships, the basis of most government construction today. “Nationalize” independent power projects, in the Venezuelan style of state seizure of private assets. And perhaps most incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. that harmonizes transport truck regulations and so forth. In the real world, the four western premiers met this week in Winnipeg. And the three-province project now called “New West Partnership” will continue to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers. Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also a “labour mobility” agreement. This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer for the proletariat. This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling. This explains the party’s revival of a “job protection commissioner” for forestry. Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union. Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively.

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❙ Dancers from Ladner’s own free flight Dance are embarking on a four day international dance festival at Disney world on June 30. Dance the world is an event bringing dancers together from across canada, the u.s. and mexico. Dancers as young as seven will travel more than 5,000 kilometres with their families, dance teachers, and friends, to live their dreams in the most magical place on earth. Adrian MacNair photo

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❙ Delta hospital emergency and surgical Daycare staff, along with Delta hospital foundation staff, accept a cheque from Delta rbc branch managers. rbc donated $20,000 to the Delta hospital foundation to fund two pieces of vital equipment for Delta hospital’s medical floor and surgical program: a small bi-pap machine and a bluetooth probe. a bi-pap machine is a breathing apparatus that helps a patient get more air into their lungs. the bluetooth probe is a critical piece of equipment used in cancer related procedures, specifically in mastectomy and auxiliary node dissections.

❙ Datebook monday, June 24 • Learn how infant massage can relax, soothe and encourage your baby’s development and deepen your bond with your baby with presenter Yvonne McKenna at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St. from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn several easy patterns of infant massage and relaxation techniques with your infant, approved by the International Association of Infant Massage.

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wednesday, June 26 • Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a family support group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd, Ladner, in the Education Room. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878

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❙ shannon taylor (sitting), matthew norris, and barb westlake of the tsawwassen business improvement association, and chrissie bowker of the South Delta Leader, finish the setup of the new chess/ checkers board in rotary square. the set was donated by the toobs (the tsawwassen order of old bastards).

tour of this blueberry, potato and dairy farm on Kettles Road, Delta. The Delta History Hunters is an activity group of the Delta Museum and Archives Society (DMAS) that gathers once monthly for a fun, friendly, history-oriented activity. Join us to meet fellow history enthusiasts, while exploring and learning about our local community. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Tecarte Farms, 3555 Kettles Road.

friday, June 28 • Burns Bog Conservation Society’s annual Jog for the Bog takes place at 8 a.m. at 10833 Nordel Court. The all-ages event features an exciting 5km walk or

10km run, with a pancake breakfast after. And then you’re invited to join us for a celebration of bogs the world over, with free entertainment for all. For more info, visit www.jogforthebog.org

ongoing • The South Delta Artists Guild June show “Variations” is on now until June 23, at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery, 1710 56th St. Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. For more info, visit southdeltaartistsguild. com

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he annual Tour de Delta bicycle race is just two weeks away and riders from around the world will soon be arriving to begin training and preparing for the big event. One such rider hails all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand. Ben Wortelboer, 18, is a member of Team H&R Block with five years racing experience already under his belt. A member of the Men’s Under-19 Cycling Team down under in New Zealand, Wortelboer has finished in the top five in the national Under-19 road race event. He also won the fourth stage of the Cycling Rotorua Inc. Tour, as well as the fourth stage of the Cuddon two day Schools Tour. But no matter what he accomplishes from here on out, Wortelboer says nothing

❙ Ben Wortelboer is a member of Team H&R Block from New Zealand He’ll be taking part in this year’s Tour de Delta. Submitted photo.

will be as special as his first racing win, or his first bike, which was a Bauer Flite. He lists his riding strengths as rolling terrain and climbing, and his favourite cyclist as Cadel Evans, an Australian who won the 2011 Tour de France. Wortelboer takes inspiration from an old Japanese proverb: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” For this week’s Local Flavour, Wortelboer serves up a Puttanesca, an Italian tomato-based pasta. “I like it because it’s easy as to make, a great carbo loader for the night before a race and tastes good, too, of course. It goes good with a side of garlic bread, too.”

Directions Heat garlic gently in oil in a big pan Add 2 tablespoons Italian tomato paste, capers, olives, fresh chopped oregano, ground pepper. Add 75 grams of anchovies (optional). Cook for around 30 minutes. Serve with spaghetti and grated parmesan The 13th annual Tour de Delta is a timed stage race that consists of three exciting events in North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen from July 5-7. For full race information visit tourdedelta. com.

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Bridging the gap Delta Farm and Wildlife Trust celebrates 20 years of uniting farmers and conservationists to protect agriculture and wildlife. Adrian MacNair

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here was a time when Delta was like every other rural community in Canada, with farmers at odds with conservationists wanting to protect ecosystems and habitat. But since the creation of the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust in 1993, farmers and conservationists have learned to work together in a way that is both unique and a shining example to the rest of the country. “We had been wanting something like this in this area of Delta for a long time,” says John Hatfield, a retired biologist with Canadian Wildlife Service and a longstanding board member of the Trust. He says it was a good idea to amalgamate a conservation group with agriculture in order to maintain food production whilst developing programs that protect, benefit, and

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enhance wildlife habitat. “Both see eye to eye,” says Hatfield. “Instead of squawking at each other they understand each other a lot better now.” The birth of the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust was formed after an expansion of the Vancouver International Airport displaced some of the old field habitat in the area. Transport Canada provided $2.25 million to the newly formed Trust to be used for environmental stewardship programs in the Lower Fraser River delta. From the beginning, the Trust was designed to act as a go-between the farmers and the conservationists in Delta. “We have terrific cooperation now between the conservation community and the agricultural community,” says Hatfield, pointing to collaborative efforts such as the an-

❙ Christine Terpsma is the program director for the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Adrian MacNair photo nual Day at the Farm event and the Trust’s six stewardship programs that help preserve farmland, as well as provide critical wildlife habitat. Christine Terpsma, program coordinator for the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, says their winter cover crop program is a perfect example, with an average of 15 farmers enrolled across 1,200 hectares in Delta. Farmers plant cereals like barley

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With such large volumes of geese and ducks feeding on their fields each year, farmers are the sole bearers of the cost of grazing damage to the land. The Trust’s winter cover crop program establishes costshares with local farmers whereby they seed cereals to establish vegetative cover on their fields, in addition to acting as a potential lure crop to protect perennial forage fields in the area.

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“The winter cover crop program Farmers can also use this program provides an array of benefits in Del- to transition into organic production. ta. As well as providing food for miThe Trust receives funding support grating water fowl, it also works well from many agriculture and conserfor many farmers crop rotations. vation organizations to operate their The cover crops act as an umbrella, Stewardship programs. Core stewardprotecting the soil over the winter ship program funding is contributed months,” says Terpsma, who holds an in part by the Delta Agricultural Sowww.southdeltaleader.com undergraduate degree in conservation ciety, Ducks Unlimited Canada, BC science from the University of British Waterfowl Society, Habitat CompenColumbia. sation Trust Foundation, Corporation Cover cropping has been used for of Delta, Environment Canada and generations, but the Delta Farmland many more. and Wildlife Trust are the first in CanOne of the ways the Trust raises funds ada to provide a cost-sharing program to support its programs is through www.southdeltaleader.com for farmers. Any soil-based farmer their biennial Summer Solstice Baris eligible to apply for the program, becue set for June 21. This year, monthough it’s most ies raised will be commonly used allocated to the by farmers on a Trust’s Hedgerow vegetable rotaStewardship protion. gram. Another success This program is the grassland www.southdeltaleader.com is used to estabset-aside prolish native trees gram, whereby and shrubs on farmers sow a spethe margins of cial grass seed mix and allow the grass farmland in order to offer habitat for to grow for up to four years. wildlife. “If you see a field that appears to be a “Because trees planted in this profallow field in Delta, most likely it’s en- gram are an investment for the future, rolled in our set-aside program,” says we work closely with farmers considTerpsma, adding theywww.southdeltaleader.com have an average ering the Hedgerow Program to make of 220 hectares in the program at any sure it can meet the needs of their opone time. eration in the long term” says TerpsA field left to fallow will also begin ma, adding that because farmland is the natural regeneration of the eco- expensive and finite in Delta, most system, allowing the establishment of farmers must maximize their acreage mature grasses, and creating a haven for production in order to maintain for potential beneficial insects and their viability. small mammals. The tall grasses also With hedgerows planted between become the hunting grounds of rap- six and eight metres wide, there’s tors such as short-eared owls, north- quite a bit of land taken out of proern harrier hawks, and rough-legged duction when a hedgerow is planted. hawks, which prey on burrowing “For the farmers who put these in, voles. they’re creating a wildlife corridor At the end of the four year cycle, the which allows animals and birds to trafield is once again ready for agricultur- verse the rural landscape,” says Terpsal production. ma. “Hedgerows provide shelter for “The set-aside program can assist beneficial insects, roosting and nesting in building that soil fertility and sites for many varieties of birds, and organic matter back into the field,” can provide wind shelter for crops.” says Terpsma. ❙ Continued on P.14

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❙ (Clockwise from top left) A Townsend’s vole makes its home in a fallow field; A short-eared owl hunts over one of the Delta Farm and Wildlife Trust’s grassland set-asides; A grassland set-aside grows in the summer sun. Photos by Jenn Hunter, Hank Tseng, and David Bradbeer

Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust – 20 Years of Dedication Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council congratulate Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust on their 20th Anniversary. The Trust has played a crucial role in promoting the preservation of farmland and the promotion of wildlife habitat on Delta farms.

Other programs offered by the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust include the grass margin program, which features a strip of forage grass or clover along the edge of fields, and laser leveling, which can prevent pooling of water on fields and helps mitigate soil erosion. Much of the research for these programs was established by biologists and agrologists over the initial 10 years of the Trust. More recently, post-secondary students and researchers from UBC, Kwantlen University, and BCIT, have carried out pilot and specific research projects. On top of her undergraduate degree, Terpsma has completed a year of schooling in Northern Wales for forestry and agriculture. Coming from a farming family in Delta, she understands the importance of keeping up to speed with the science of farming and conservation. “The farming community is not static,” she says. “At the Trust, we must work with farmers to accommodate new types of cover crops, and study them for benefits for the wildlife community as well as agriculture.” The most popular event hosted by the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust is the annual Day at the Farm (this year on Sept. 7) held at the Westham Island Herb Farm to provide education to people about the benefits that farming provides the community. “This is our primary outreach activity in the community,” says Terpsma. “Over 20 agricultural institutions attend in order to educate the public about agriculture and food production.” In addition to educational displays, families can engage in milking, draft horse plowing, and livestock demonstrations.

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South South Delta Delta Leader Leader Friday, Friday, June June 21, 2013 Third generation farm- it or watching it on televier, Gordon Ellis, will once sion. again be leading the evIt’s also a great way to see er-popular hay wagon what the Delta Farmland tours. and Wildlife Trust is doing “For a large urban popu- to work with farmers on lation just outside Vancou- conservation, she adds. ver, many children grow up Ellis says that even farmwithout an understanding ers have much they can of food production and this learn from the Trust. event gives them a chance “Growing up, the birds to experience it firsthand,” were just a pain in the neck says Terpsma. really,” she says, laughing. The event began in 2006 “But you learn more and when Vancity assisted in you learn how to work with sponsoring an event to them.” promote agriculture. ShaDay at the Farm is sponwww.southdeltaleader.com ron Ellis, who will mark sored by a number of orthe 20th anniversary of ganizations, including Westham Island Herb Delta Agricultural SociFarm in 2014, says it was ety, Metro Vancouver Ag a perfect opportunity for Awareness Fund, Vancwww.southdeltaleader.com collaboration with the Del- ity, BC Fresh, Terralink, ta Farmland We s t s h o r e and Wildlife Te r m i n a l s , Trust. Whitespot, “My hopes and the B.C. were for the Youth in public to www.southdeltaleader.com Agriculture come out Foundation. and see not “These are just what I do, but what respected organizations all the farmers in Deltavideo-online] are in Canada and to receive doing from dairy to berries consistent support from to potatoes, in awww.southdeltaleader.com fun, edu- these organizations is apcational way,” says Ellis. preciated and it allows the The event gets bigger and Trust to operate valuable better each year because of stewardship programs the positive feedback they year in and year out,” says get from visitors. Ellis says Terpsma. the opportunity to see in To learn more about the person how commercial Delta Farmland and Wildfarming works is much life Trust visit deltafarmbetter than reading about land.ca.

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Metro Vancouver’s board has dealt a blow to a proposed new coal export terminal in Surrey, voting 21-4 to oppose the project that has been under steady fire from both climate change activists and concerned neighbours. The regional district has no real power to block the new coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks, which if built would increase coal train traffic rolling through Delta. But critics hope the June 14 decision puts more pressure on Port Metro Vancouver to delay approving the project pending a health impact assessment demanded by medical health officers. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said it makes no sense for Canada to accept extra risk to handle thermal coal from the U.S. that American port cities are rejecting. “It is massively controversial,” he said. “If we roll over on this we’re

sending a very bad image to the rest of the world.” The new $15-million terminal would reload U.S. coal from trains to barges and add 25 jobs both at Surrey and on Texada Island, where coal would be transferred again to ocean-going ships. Metro’s board also passed motions supporting the call for a health impact assessment and requesting more information from Fraser Surrey Docks and North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals, which recently got the green light to expand its coal exports. The meeting was the closest thing so far to a formal public hearing, which Port Metro Vancouver has refused to hold itself. More than 40 delegations were heard by Metro over six and a half hours. Port, coal industry and union reps spoke in favour of the project and repeated assurances that coal dust from the terminal, trains

and barges can be suppressed and pose no health risk. “This dust conversation is being blown way out of proportion,” said Mark Gordienko, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Meanwhile, Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer says he could use his legal powers to force a proposed new coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks to keep its promises to protect residents from coal dust. Dr. Paul Van Buynder wants Port Metro Vancouver – which could soon approve the new terminal – to first agree to a full health impact assessment he says may delay construction by six to 12 months. “I can’t stop the approval,” Van Buynder said in an interview. “But if I demonstrate that there is a health risk, then I have powers under the Public Health Act to force them to mitigate that.” The coal industry “may well be correct” that

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hen 10-year-old Jacob Berman heard can go on beach walks and build bonfires, about Camp Half-Blood, a day camp and won’t have to travel across the contibased on his favourite book series nent to attend Camp Half-Blood. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, he eagerly Kids attending Camp Demigod also get a begged his parents to let him go. chance to participate in special workshops Unfortunately, his parents were unable to and lectures from visiting guest artists insend him all the way to Austin, Texas, to cluding Hollywood fight choreographers Miattend the camp. But instead of giving up, chelle Ladd and Carrie Thiel. Both Ladd and Jacob had another idea: Why not make a lit- Thiel have extensive experience in motion erary-based camp closer to home? capture, fight choreography, and theatrical He wanted to create a camp that promot- swordsmanship, working on such blocked belonging and acceptance, based on the buster movies as Pirates of the Caribbean, fictional Camp Half-Blood from the book The Chronicles of Narnia, Alexander the series where Greek Great, Thor, and The demigods meet and Lord of the Rings Triltrain together. Tired of ogy. seeing discrimination Ladd, who has young and exclusion caused children, says she got by the cliques at his excited about the school, Jacob wanted camp because she saw to have a camp where it as a chance for chileveryone could get todren to channel and gether and be part of a create their own “infamily. ner hero.” “In the books, all the “It seemed like such Greek gods are famia great chance to emly and all the sons of power as well as enPoseidon are family, courage kids to be creso I wanted to make ative,” she says. my own family,” says Camp Demigod’s Jacob. unique program was Jacob’s parents Steve created by Steve and and Anne saw their Anne while Steve was son’s enthusiasm working at University and decided to make ❙ Camp Demigod’s mascot, the plucky tardiof California, Los AnCamp Demigod, their grade. Adrian MacNair photo geles. The program, new northern version called Digivations, is of the camp, come to funded by NASA and life. was part of project to The pair have worked at the Universi- fund educational programs teaching kids ty of California, Iowa State University, and science, technology, engineering, and math, University of British Columbia, and have a or STEM for short. wide variety of experience in the sciences, However, one of the biggest problems for arts, and teaching. Knowing the value of STEM programs, according to Steve, is that working in multiple disciplines, they helped they don’t get kids interested enough in the Jacob create a camp that will allow kids to sciences. experience science, technology, engineer“North American kids aren’t going into the ing, mathematics, creative arts, theatre, and sciences,” he says. By middle school, most music. kids think that they’re not good enough at Steve and Anne want the kids to learn math or science, lose self-confidence, and the value of the sciences and the arts while eventually stop trying. Steve and Anne bespending time building robots, writing sto- lieve that this process, traditionally thought ries, making costumes, creating short films, to begin in the early teen years, starts as earacting, dancing, and doing traditional camp ly as the third grade. stuff like swimming, hiking, and playing outThe solution, say Steve and Anne, is to door games. teach science, engineering, and mathematThe camp’s location near the Bermans’ res- ics alongside the arts and humanities to idence in Point Roberts means the children kids aged six to 15. By expanding the STEM

❙ Steve and Anne Berman, along with their son Jacob, founded Camp Demigod in Point Roberts. The camp is modeled after Camp Half-Blood from the book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Adrian MacNair photo

project to include arts and movement, Steve and Anne believe they can get kids excited about learning different fields, inspiring the next generation of innovators in their own local community. Steve and Anne were inspired to put their program to use when they saw what Jacob had accomplished at school. When asked to do a school project on his favourite animal, Jacob chose the tardigrade, a small, eightlegged critter that can survive the vacuum of space and live in temperatures up to 148C. When he was told he wasn’t allowed to just make up animals, Jacob went to the library to research the animal to prove his teacher wrong. Steve and Anne were inspired by their son’s dedication to his schoolwork and knew they needed to help encourage kids like Jacob to stay interested in their education.

Together, Steve and Anne have brought Digivations to over 1,600 kids in the US and Canada. Kids in the program conduct experiments, work in teams, and apply what they’ve learned in discussions of 21st century problems. Steve and Anne also push kids in their programs to take risks and learn new skills by working alongside other kids that they may not normally hang out with. “When you get all these kids intermixing and working together, amazing things can happen,” says Anne. Assistant Camp Director Mackenzie Switzer, a Tsawwassen local who just graduated with a major in psychology from Trinity Western University in Langley, believes that its important for kids to actively engage with what they are learning.

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“Kids need to experience their education, not just download it,” she says. Steve and Anne plan to open up the camp at the end of every week for a final festival so South Delta and Point Roberts residents can come out and watch the kids show off what they’ve learned. The Bermans have received plenty of support for the camp from the local community in Point Roberts and South Delta. Jacqueline Hamlin, the recreation programmer at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre saw the value of Camp Demigod for Lower Mainland kids and their community right away. In addition to opening up the TAC for the camp’s acting and robotics activities, she helped liaison with the Lower Mainland community to expand the program to other venues, including White Rock Gymnastics, Ladner Kin House, and Richmond Jewish Day School. Although his parents have taken the reigns on putting the camp together, Jacob is still keeping busy coming up with new ideas to make the camp fun. He runs a blog on the Camp Demigod website where he and other kids talk about ways of making the camp just as exciting as the Camp Half-Blood from the books. Camp Demigod is already receiving registration requests, not only from the local area, but from 26 countries all over the world. From the July 5 to 7, Steve and Anne will be hosting a family camp weekend with a scholarship benefit for parents and kids to learn more about the camp. Ladd and Thiel will be there for professional demonstrations and training. Proceeds from the weekend will go towards helping kids from across the continent come to camp. “For some parents, paying for their kids to go to camp is already difficult,” says Anne, “and air fares are crazy expensive.” Steve and Anne want to make sure that no kid who wants to attend Camp Demigod is left out. • For more information on Camp Demigod, go to www.campdemigod.org.

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A good way to describe how metabolism affects health is to look at a condition called metabolic syndrome. The components of metabolic syndrome include obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and dysfunctional glucose metabolism. The reason this syndrome is a good example of how metabolism affects health is it highlights the physiological outcome of impaired metabolic function.

Q: What impact does untreated hearing hearing loss on quality of life. This research confirms that hearing loss negatively impacts nearly every dimension of the human experience including physical, emotional and mental health, social skills, family relationships, work and school performance. Some further consequences of untreated hearing loss include increased worry and anxiety in social situations, decreased social activity, increased frustration among family members and friends, reduced household earnings, and poorer overall health and quality of life ratings.

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uncomfortable and drinking water doesn’t seem to help. What can I do?

The most common cause of dry mouth is medication, but diet changes, stress and illness can cause reduced salivary function known as xerstomia. This can dramatically increase the risk for cavities, make speaking and swallowing difficult, as well as cause discomfort to the oral tissues. Saliva has a several beneficial properties to the teeth and gums, inhibiting dental biofilm (plaque), balancing the ph of the mouth and replenishing mineral sources to keep the teeth strong. Sometimes the consequences of dry mouth can be quite severe, here are some tips to help you manage. • Have a good oral hygiene routine, brushing after each food or liquid exposure is essential. Products such as Prevident toothpaste by Colgate, or a mouthwash containing fluoride are great for daily use, and consider products specially formulated to manage dry mouth such as Biotene mouthwash, and xylitol lozenges. • Avoid sipping liquids (other than water) to hydrate, lozenges and gum should be avoided unless they are sugar-free. • Don’t snack between meals, if possible, and avoid simple carbohydrate food and beverages that are acidic or high in sugar. Consider a consultation with your health professionals to assess your medical health, any contributing factors to dry mouth, and any effects on the teeth and gums. Dental hygienists are often the first to notice signs of dry mouth and can assist you with managing your symptoms, call Refresh Oral Hygiene if you have concerns.

We are at downsizing, empty-nesting age. We have owned single-family property all our lives and are now looking at a townhome or a condominium. At this point strata ownership is totally foreign to us, we know nothing about it! Any tips?

Dr. Darren Gorrell ND

“Local Search Results”?

website links with a related map displaying teardrops identifying the location of each business on the right. These listings are formatted to stand out from the Paid and Organic results. These are known as “Local Search Results”.

Christopher Cummings, RHIP

Connect Hearing 204-1077 56th St. Tsawwassen, BC 604-948-2821 connecthearing.ca

Google controls when and what appears in this list but any type of business that caters to local clientele may be displayed as a “Local Search Result”. These results can display detailed, accurate information about your business if you claim your identity with Google as the business owner. It can include hours of business, photos, video and information about your products and services.

Diane Askin, President

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To learn more about the steps you need to take to #201 - 4882 Delta Street manage the information Google displays about your Delta (Ladner), BC business, give us a call.

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A: As of March 1st, 2012 Strata corporations must disclose the existence of a Depreciation Report on the FORM B. On Jan.

A: Let our readers sample your knowledge

1, 2014, the Form B information certificate is changing, requiring strata corporations to disclose the designation of parking and storage lockers and the allocations, if any.

as part of this informative and popular monthly feature in the South Delta Leader! Please give me a call. I’d be happy to discuss how you can join our team of experts.

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Once you are ready, gathering details such as firebox size, chimney height, and location of gas will allow us to narrow down choices available in our showroom. We can work with your finishing wish list and match style choices such as contemporary burners versus traditional designs or heat producing versus decorative appliances. Finally, having a personal consultation in your home will allow you to make final decisions and us to establish an exact quotation.

CRP, AACI, P.App. FRI,CMR,RI

It will be essential for strata corporations to create accurate parking plans and inventories for sellers. Bylaws of the Strata corporation should match up with the intentions of the strata and future owners intentions.

604-274-8885

Bylaws passed and not yet filed must be included with a Form B information certificate. Sellers should always exercise care in providing any documentation to a purchaser that may be incomplete or outdated.

Ken Overton

Delta Law Office

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Q: A: Len Brady

The Richmond Firebox

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The parking might be limited common property, a strata lot, common property allocated by the corporation or common property that has licence or lease agreements created by the developer.

I have a wood-burning fireplace and wish to switch to the convenience of gas. What should I know before I choose a new gas insert?

Great question. Firstly, your wood-burning fireplace should be in good working condition and have a safe chimney. The easiest way to determine if your fireplace and chimney are ready to switch to gas, is to have a certified Chimney Sweep clean all soot and debris from the flue and firebox. During this process they can note if any deficiencies are present. If so, they need to be corrected.

At this time, when an owner lists specific parking-stall numbers on an agreement for sale, it is difficult to determine if that information is accurate without reliable documentation.

I was not at fault. Do I file a claim with ICBC or WCB?

You should file a claim with both ICBC and WCB as a precaution. Whether you advance the ICBC or the WCB claim will depend on the circumstances. If the at-fault person was also working at the time of the accident, you can only pursue the WCB claim. If the at-fault person was not working at the time of the accident, you can choose which claim to pursue. It is usually in your best interest to pursue an ICBC claim instead of a WCB claim. There are some types of compensation that you can get through ICBC that you cannot get through WCB. For example, ICBC will compensate you for pain and suffering, future loss of capacity, and the full amount of your wage loss. However, when you elect to pursue an ICBC claim instead of a WCB claim, you will not be able to receive coverage for medical care or income loss in advance of settlement. You should speak to a lawyer to help determine which option is best for you. Warning: ICBC will try to make you take your claim to WCB. They may tell you that you do not have a choice. They may also write to WCB with arguments about why the at-fault person should be deemed as working at the time of the accident. Don’t let ICBC get the best of you. Talk to a lawyer about your options.

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I seem to worry a lot about the possibility of negative events happening in my life. I have tried telling myself to stop worrying but I still end of feeling anxious much of the time. A friend said she had read about setting up a Worry Box. Can you tell me what that means? A Worry Box is a way to set aside your worries and negative thoughts so you can pay more attention to the positive aspects of your life. When you are worried about something, you use up mental and emotional resources that can help you actually find solutions to your problems. Using up that vital energy can make us feel worse and often, we worry about things that are out of our control. You simply write down your worry or negative thought on a piece of paper and then put the piece of paper in a small box. Researchers say that the physical act of writing helps you psychologically distance yourself from the worry. Some people find that once they write down their worry and put it in the box, they feel that the problem is taken care of and a weight has been taken off their shoulders. Here are some suggestions to get your started: • Keep the box simple and easily accessible-use whatever paper and box you have around the house • Don’t hold back-there are no worries that are too big or too small • Leave the notes alone-once you put them in the box, don’t look at them. Have fun creating your own Worry Box! And remember, you can only change aspects of your life that you know and can control.

Jeri-Lyn Munro, MA

Registered Clinical Councellor

The Birch Tree Family Wellness

103-4841 Delta St., Ladner 604.940.1981 www.ladnerbirchtree.com

With the summer holidays around the corner and the kids being out of school with a lot of time on their hands, I am concerned about my teenaged daughter pushing the limits and possibly getting into trouble with her friends. We’ve had some conflicts about this in the past and I’m starting to feel the stress build. How do I maintain a balance for everyone? Summer holidays can be relaxing & fun for the whole family, but as this client indicates, it can also present certain challenges. Parent’s concerns often include: • parties & BBQs where alcohol & drugs are accessible • reckless behavior where alcohol is involved: (i.e. boating-related activities; vehicles, etc.) • hooking up with a new group of friends where ‘fitting in’ might be essential. Although fun and exciting for the teen, remaining responsible is key. Caution around casual sex partners or engaging in unsafe sexual practices might be the farthest thing from the teen’s mind – RIGHT THEN!! As a parent: Keep open communication with your teen! • know where your teen is • where you can reach them & arrange a check-in if necessary • set firm boundaries & follow through • negotiate an appropriate curfew (make your teen accountable for missed curfews and discuss in advance the action/consequences if it occurs) • In fairness to the many responsible & proactive youth, many seek employment for the summer. Other parents have found that a semi-structured activity list works well to balance responsibility & free time. Unless your teen has repeatedly broken your trust, give them the benefit of the doubt that they are in fact, responsible & trustworthy. Then, step back, relax & enjoy YOUR time as well. Have a great summer!!

Angelika Timmerman M.Ed., RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor

222, 1077-56 St., Tsawwassen (Tsawwassen Medical Bldg.) 778-870-1516 (by appointment) email: angelika@ angelikacounselling.com web: angelikacounselling.com

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SUMMER DANCE CAMPS! Register Now for Our 2013/2014 Dance Season! “Dance Jam” All genres of dance! (Ages 7-12) July 22- 26 “Little Dancers” All genres of dance! (Ages 4-6) July 29 – Aug 2 “Sweet Skillz” Hip Hop (Ages 7-12) July 29 – Aug 2 Disney’s “Aristocats” the Musical... Camp In a WEEK! (Ages 7-15) August 12-16 Summer Drop-In Technique Classes Junior to Advanced Levels July 30 - Aug 29

Registration June 27th from

4 to 8 pm at the studio

REGISTRATION DATES for our 2013/2014 Dance Season @ The Main Studio RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY Fri, June 21st from 3:30–8:00 p.m. NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS Sat, June 22 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Sun, June 23 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Additional registration dates: July 17th, Aug 21st & Sept 4th Summer Camps

For more information regarding our Summer Programs and Fall Classes please visit our website:

July 15 to 19 .... 5 to 7 year olds July 22 to 26 .... 8 to 10 year olds Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre and arts and crafts.

www.studiowestdance.ca studiowestdance@gmail.com Telephone: 604-940-9933 or 604-940-9953

July 15 to 19 Intermediate 11 – 14 year olds 9 am to 3 pm Many genres including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary etc.

Main Studio Address: 5202 Crescent Drive, Ladner, B.C. Second Studio Address: (Above The Boot and Sombrero) 4866 Delta Street, Ladner BC

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More detailed info about our camps are on our website!

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Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 4-8pm both nights

Over 90 classes a week to choose from!

Summer Programs July 8-12 Junior Dance Camp ages 3-9 years

• Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance) • Jazz • Musical Theatre • Tap • Hip Hop • Modern • Lyrical ❙ Festival and Competitions • Breakin’ for Boyz ❙ Preschool to Pre-Professional • Storybook Ballet ❙ Ballet Intensive Program • Leap N Learn

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July 16-17 Ballet Masterclass with Celine Gittens Soloist, Birmingham Royal Ballet

August 26-30 Summer Dance Intensive Special Guests

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Islanders dominate Lakers at home 19-8 ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf EDITOR editor@southdeltaleader.com

The Delta Islanders Junior A lacrosse team beat up on the visiting Burnaby Lakers Saturday night at Ladner Arena, cruising to a 19-8 victory. The Lakers opened the scoring just 37 seconds into the opening frame, but their lead would be fleeting. B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League’s point leader, Cody Nass, put the Islanders on the board a minute later. The Lakers scored to pull ahead 2-1, only to have Islander Evan Messenger score 18 seconds later to tie things up at two-apiece. The score stayed knotted at 2-2 until the midway mark of the period, when the Lakers scored to once again take the lead. Eli McLaughlin, the BCJALL’s top goal scorer tied the game at 3-3 in the 13th minute, and helped to spark the Islanders offence. Delta went on to score five unanswered goals in the latter half of the period before the Lakers

scored in the dying seconds. Up 7-4 going into the second period, the Islanders opted to pull goalie David Mather in favour Hayden Bowering. The home team wasted no time building on their lead, with two quick goals in the first two minutes of play. However, the Lakers were able to match the Islanders goal-for-goal in the middle frame, and outshot the home team 19-9. With the score 10-7 heading into the third, it was still anyone’s game. That quickly changed, however, as the Islanders utterly dominated the Lakers in the final period, scoring nine goals on 23 shots. At the other end of the rink, the Lakers were only able to muster a single goal from just five shots. Both Nass and Messenger finished with five goals each, while McLaughlin had four goals of his own. Jonathan Phillips had a trio of

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Jim Matheson of the Delta Youth Soccer Association was recognized by B.C. Soccer with a Award of Merit, honouring him for his efforts and contributions to the soccer community for more than 10 years. “We are very delighted to be able to recognize these worthy recipients for their achievements,” said Roger Barnes, President of B.C. Soccer. “The dedication and passion that these volunteer award winners demonstrate is invaluable to their communities.” Matheson was one of eight volunteers across the province to receive the award. A full list of BC Soccer Award winners can be found at www.bcsoccer. net/awards

❙ Callie Fraissange, nine, has been selected as one of only three Scottish highland dancers to represent B.C. in the U-10 category for the ScotDance Canada Open on July 7 in Montreal, Quebec. A highland dancer for five years, the South Park Elementary student finished in first place in six of the seven dance categories for the Intermediate U-10 at the B.C. Open in March. Scottish Highland Dancing is a tradition with origins dating back to medieval times. Rob Newell photo

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The Tsawwassen-based Delta Falcons U-14 Thunder girls’ field lacrosse team is tops in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League’s Tier 1 division. The team has racked up an impressive record of six wins, one loss, and two ties, while outscoring their opponents by 13 goals this season. This past Saturday the Thunder beat their club rivals, the Tier 2 Delta Falcon Blaze by a score of 3-0, for their third win in a row. The team sees their next action at the India Club Tournament in Surrey.

Islanders picked for Team BC Two members of the Delta Lacrosse association have been picked to represent B.C. on the 2013 provincial bantam team. Goalies Justin Smith and Brody Harris were both picked for Team B.C., meaning an Islander will backstop the provincial team in every game. Smith is a member of the Islanders midget A team, while Harris plays bantam A. This year the national tournament runs Aug. 2-8 in Winnipeg.

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Appia Developments to release second phase at SOLO District

Living among the clouds at Altus Appia Developments’ SOLO District will add another gem to the neighbourhood when it launches sales of its newest phase on June 22. Altus will be the tallest building in Burnaby at the equivalent of 55 storeys, with office space on the first 14 floors and residential from 200 feet up. “The views start from the bottom (residential) floor,” says Appia Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Murrell. SOLO District (which stands for South Of Lougheed) welcomed Altus with a preview event on June 15 that saw many potential buyers visit the SOLO District Presentation Centre. Something that sets Altus apart are

the choices it offers for three-bedroom units, which is something buyers have been asking for. SOLO District itself is one of the most exciting properties in the Lower Mainland real estate market. It will eventually be comprised of four stunning residential towers and over 1,400 homes. Construction is currently ongoing at the first phase, Stratus, with future phases Cirrus and Aerius to come. The community will also include Burnaby’s first Whole Foods. “There are several other exciting anchor tenants to be announced,” says Murrell. “This is a very, very cool community.”

living or play space. The master ensuite features a huge stand-alone claw-foot tub made for relaxing after a day on the slopes, along with a gorgeous walk-in shower with rain shower head. The kids and even adult guests will enjoy the bunk room that holds four bunk beds and plenty of space to play. A pool table is part of the prize package, furnished by Coast Spas Lifestyles. The furniture and accessories are also part of the home, from Lane Home Furnishings. The winner will also receive appliances from Coast Wholesale Appliances, luxurious outdoor furnishings from American Home & Patio, a $2,500 grocery package from IGA and one year of house cleaning from Mini Maid. One of the most impressive parts of the home is the contemporary glass walk-in wine cellar in the foyer. A glass

of wine from your own private cellar will be the perfect way to end your day on the hill. Faliszewski also notes that there is an indoor-outdoor fireplace in the greatroom that you’ll want to curl up in front of at the end of the day. “The deck (on the lower floor) wraps all the way around the outside of the house,” he says. “You can walk through the main rooms and then into your bedroom.” Tickets for the home can be purchased online, via phone at 604252-3688 or toll-free at 1-877-946-4663 or at the Fair at the PNE itself between Aug. 17 and Sept. 2. The winner will be drawn on Sept. 5. You can preview the home between July 12 and 14, July 21, July 28, and Aug. 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.pne.ca/ pneprizehome.

‘Perfect for entertaining’

PNE Prize Home an iconic B.C. tradition By Kerry Vital

The PNE Prize Home has been around since 1934 and is an integral part of the annual summer event. Now, the 2013 home is showcasing exactly why everyone loves this lottery. “We’re really excited about this year’s home,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. “This is the most affordable home lottery in British Columbia and there’s a lot of anticipation around it.” For the second year in a row, the home is being decorated by interior designer Jillian Harris. She has starred on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, hosted Canada’s Handyman Challenge and is currently co-hosting Love It or List It Vancouver. “Jillian did a fantastic job last year,” Ballance says. “It’s (wonderful) to have her back.” This year’s home is over 3,000 square feet, designed and built by Britco. After someone wins it, it will be relocated to Sun Peaks Resort. “It’s a fun project for us,” says Tom Faliszewski, manager of special projects for Britco. “The Fair at the PNE is an iconic event in Vancouver, and the Prize Home is a historic tradtion synonymous with The Fair.”

The home is built in an open-plan style, with a large greatroom and French doors to the exterior decks. “It’s perfect for entertaining,” Faliszewski says. “It has a very spacious feel to it and feels much larger than it is.” He’s not exaggerating. With its 10-foot ceilings on the main floor and nine-foot ceilings on the upper floor, the home feels incredibly open and airy. Once relocated, the home will be right next door to last year’s PNE Prize Home, also built by Britco. The location is truly one of the best parts of the home, since it will feature stunning views over the ski and snowboard trails, surrounding mountains and valley. “We try to do something different every year,” Faliszewski says. This year, Britco decided to put the master bedroom on the main floor, and include a huge upper deck on the second floor with a hot tub and a covered area that Faliszewski says is almost like a completely separate

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We’re really excited about this year’s home,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance.

Teresa Corsie photos

The home was designed by interior designer Jillian Harris again this year, and is spectacular as always. Among the features are a contemporary glass wine cellar, top, an indoor-outdoor fireplace, above with Harris, and a luxurious claw-foot tub in the master bathroom, left.

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NEW PRICING at award-winning Morgan Crossing

MOVE IN NOW | TWO BEDROOM CONDOMINIUMS FROM $269,900 incl. GST*

YOUR OWN PRIVATE ROOFTOP OASIS & VILLAGE LIFE AT YOUR DOORSTEP! Condo living doesn’t have to mean giving up the great outdoors. The Summit House at Morgan Crossing extends your living space outside with the private rooftop plaza; spanning over an acre, it’s designed to bring people together. Garden enthusiasts will love growing organic veggies & herbs in the community garden, where going green is easy. Endless party options abound with the fully furnished BBQ deck and fire pit, the perfect spot for hosting friends. Or soak up the rays and practice sun salutations on the sunning lounge, surrounded by tranquil lush landscape and panoramic mountain views. Enjoy outdoor living in your backyard, and a dynamic community at your doorstep. The Summit House is tucked away in the most private corner of the walkable Morgan Crossing village, the neighbourhood hotspot where locals get together. Discover the distinct ease of village life with over 60 shops, services, entertainment, & fitness amenities just steps away.

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❙ Tsawwassen’s Safeway store could be getting a new look following the sale of Canada Safeway’s B.C. stores to Nova Scotia-based Sobeys. Contributed photo

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Canada Safeway stores in B.C. have a new owner. Nova Scotia-based supermarket firm Sobeys, itself owned by Empire Company, is buying the Safeway chain’s 213 Canadian stores for $5.8 billion. The deal with Safeway Inc. also includes numerous in-store pharmacies, gas stations, liquor stores and other distribution or manufacturing facilities across western Canada. Sobeys hasn’t yet decided if it will keep the Safeway name or reflag the stores under one of its brands. Sobeys already has a presence in B.C. through its IGA and Thrifty Foods brands. Adding Safeway’s 75 B.C. stores will give Sobeys 107 outlets in this province. That compares to 101 for Overwaitea Food Group, 84 for Loblaws, 25 Walmarts and 14 Costcos. The change of ownership may also mean changing product lines for customers who continue to frequent the stores, as well as possibly different loyalty card systems. Both Sobeys and Safeway offer Air Miles re-

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ward points but the new operators indicated they will move to eliminate separate loyalty programs. Big supermarket chains face growing competition as other retailers add groceries to their shelves. “This is a significant and historic event for Sobeys, which has been proudly serving Canadian food shoppers for 106 years,” Empire president Paul Sobey said. He called the acquisition an “excellent strategic fit” that strengthens the chain presence in Western Canada, and leverages its existing assets to better compete. Empire officials intend to sell off Safeway stores’ real estate holdings and lease the properties back. The planned purchase is subject to Competition Bureau approval. Not everyone’s likes the deal. Some shoppers posting on Canada Safeway’s Facebook page were critical of Sobeys, while others on Twitter doubt the takeout of a major grocery player will benefit consumers. “Get ready for higher prices and less competition,” tweeted Vancouver’s Pete Quily.

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A jump in natural gas rates in the Lower Mainland means most households using gas will pay about $61 more each year. The B.C. Utilities Commission approved the rate increase by FortisBC effective July 1. Fortis officials say natural gas prices have rebounded from low levels in 2012 after increased demand, a colder winter and a slowdown of growth in gas production. Commodity rates today are still about half

of what they were in 2006, according to the company. Fortis charges no markup on the commodity cost of the gas, it makes a profit only through its delivery charges to transmit it. While the commodity cost is going up by $0.936 per gigajoule (GJ), the delivery charge is actually dropping by $0.294/GJ, so the net increase is $0.642. The average home uses about 95 GJ per year. Customers who buy their gas on a fixedprice contract from a different supplier delivered through Fortis will pay about $28 less because of the reduced delivery charge. The rate changes apply in the Lower Mainland, Interior, Kootenays and northern B.C.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipalityâ€™s infrastructure, including water and sewer; roads; parking lots; drainage; signage; sidewalks, parks, grass cutting, cemetery, equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-6324995, email dok@kitimat.ca INVESTMENT SALES REPS wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

NIGHT CLEANER

Marquise is looking for a Night Cleaner at Tsawwassen Quay Market! Previous floor cleaning experience required, including auto scrubbing and burnishing. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Please e-mail resumes to: 1353.marquise@hiredesk.net or fax 1-866-272-9632 NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed - No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

GPRC is now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/Grande Prairie Campus). No teaching experience? No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. NEEDED. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com. TRAFFIC CONTROL PEOPLE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Flag People Needed for Full-Time (Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley.) BC Road Safe Inc is seeking â€œCertified Traffic Control Peopleâ€?. Call 604720-2635 or email resume to dispatch@bcroadsafe.com

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Log Loader Operator â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Boom Boat Operator â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ 2nd Loaders - Buckermen â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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HOME STAY FAMILIES LOOKING FOR FAMILIES to host students. Email Maria mariastauntonhomestay families@gmail.com

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Summer Work $14.50 base/apt, FT,PT Summer Openings, customer sales/svc, age 17+, conditions apply, no experience needed, training given. Work in local area.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Call South Seas Auto Body 604-278-5121 or fax resume 604-279-0904

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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TREE SERVICE

Dangerous Tree Removal Âˇ Stump Grinding Âˇ Crane Work and Logging Âˇ Hedge Trimming Âˇ Tree Pruning RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Âˇ LOCALLY OWNED FREE ESTIMATES WCB Âˇ INSURED

Mercury Tree Service, Ltd. Contact: Jim Cory 778.668.5519

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/ industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327 www.scorpio-consulting.com

EXCAVATORS

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MOVING & STORAGE

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bradsjunkremoval.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

BACKHOES, CATS DUMP TRUCKS, BOBCATS

CLEANING SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it

FARM TRACTORS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(604)531-5935

6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

Excavator & Bobcat Services •Drainage •Back-Filling •Landscaping & Excavating. Hourly or Contract. 38 Years Exp.

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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.

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RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

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CONCRETE & PLACING

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

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

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• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

ELECTRICAL

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

Precision 1 Plumbing & Heating Licensed ~ Insured. Hot water tanks, service, renos. Contact Rick 604-809-6822

TOPSOIL COMPOSTED MULCH, SAND, GRAVEL

Call 604-531-5935

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PRESSURE WASHING

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

TREE SERVICES

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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

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

GARAGE SALES

Neighborhood sale & fundraiser for Kirkland Scouts Adventures for Canadian Jamboree.

5000 block & 57 A St. Sat., June 22, 9am-1pm Toys, treasures, sports equipment, furniture, household, clothing, plants etc

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HOUSESITTING

DELTA HOME SITTERS. We care while you are away. 604-218-3742 www.deltahomesitters.com With the summer vacation season just around the corner. Will your home be looked after while you are away? .langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

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MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - DIY SUMMER SALE! - BONUS DAYS EXTRA 5% OFF. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS /METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

.DJ AUTOMARKET 604-538-2422

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

PIANO; Mason Ridge, Cabrio style, good condition, $800. (604)936-7874

REAL ESTATE 626

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

HOUSES FOR SALE Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

PETS 477

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

CLOVERDALE

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TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

3 bedroom, well kept rancher w/living room plus a roomy recreation room that opens onto a large fenced yard with lush hedge and workshop shed. Renovated and updated bathroom and kitchen. Plenty of space for the RV and electrical in second driveway beside the house. One blk to all downtown Cloverdale amenities. Tall hedging for privacy. 2 blks to Zion school daycare and the park. $429,000. Please contact:

SHEPHERD HUSKY X, 3 mo old. Sweet personality & good with other dogs. $500 obo. 604-463-8924

Matt Cameron at 604-694-7628

ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. CKC reg’d. 3 Beautiful healthy 9/wk old females. 1st Shots, 2 Year Health Guarantee. Micro-chipped. $2800. Call 604-302-941 (Mission).

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

1ST CHOICE AUTO FINANCE Guaranteed Auto Loans 1.877.786.8704

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

Minimum $200 for Complete full-size Vehicles Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943

MARINE 912

BOATS

2 Older High Quality, low price boats with engines,negotiable price Call for Details 604.745.2476

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MOVING & STORAGE

VEHICLES WANTED

QUIET, like new, adult oriented executive home for rent. Available now. Walnut Grove area of Langley. Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge. No smoking, no pets and no yard work. $2150. Pls reply to walnutgrovehouse@gmail.com for more details.

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AUTO FINANCING

Regency Park Gardens

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ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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

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SURREY

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)

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TRANSPORTATION

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

Mike 604-789-5268

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PLUMBING

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating. Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos, drain cleaning. Rick 604-809-6822

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.

Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment. Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259

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FERTILIZERS

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

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

OKANAGAN PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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Delta, BC Grown. Picked fresh daily, availability subject to weather.

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Super lean quality.

Chicken Breasts

Ground Turkey

Boneless

Ground Beef

Grass-fed, no added growth hormones. Fresh daily.

Thick, center-cut 6-7 oz. Plain, honey garlic or maple bourbon.

each

Smokehouse BBQ

Baby Back Ribs

Our slow-cooked, extra-meaty ribs are so tender, the meat falls off the bone.

d Fully Cookaet e h ~ Just ve & ser

Tsawwassen Shopping Centre Tim Hortons

12 Ave

Ph: 604-943-7374 Open 7 days 8am -8pm

ea.

Haden Mangos

California Grown.

Mexico Grown.

True North

kettle Corn Made locally with non-GMO corn. 150g

each

Prices in effect June 20 – 26, 2013

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www.meridianfarmmarket.ca Also conveniently located in Port Coquitlam • Maple Ridge • Langley • White Rock

Black Plums

100 g

1202A - 56th Street, Delta

7 #1

56 St

FRESH, LOCAL Rainbow Trout Fillets

Delta Grown.

Harvested on Vancouver Island.

Delta Grown.

FRESH, LOCAL Tomatoes on the Vine

Extra Lean

Pork Loin Chops

FRESH, LOCAL Long English Cucumbers

each

from the farm to our stores... from our family to yours

4 for

Comensoli

Gluten-Free Baking Mixes • Bread Mix • Chocolate Chip Cookie • Carrot Muffin • Brownies • Pancake & Waffle

48 each & up

WIN 1 of 3 One-Month Family Passes to any Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facility

DELTA GROWN

C ON T E S T

FARM FRE FRESH

Look for details on P.10

Potato program a big hit with school kids

FriDay ∙ JUNE 21 ∙ 2013

Camp gets creative ❙ P.7

Camp Demigod aims to get kids into arts, sciences

Face to face ❙ P.7

Mayor says there’s lots to love in SD

❙ southdeltaleader.com

❙ Bridging the gap

The Delta Farm and Wildlife Trust celebrates 20 years of uniting farmers and conservationists to protect agriculture and wildlife P.12

604.943.6383

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