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Seven candidates had filed their nomination papers to run in next month’s Delta council by-election just prior to yesterday’s deadline.
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Sylvia Bishop, Maria DeVries, Peter Harms, Kathleen Higgins, Sandeep Pandher, Ian Paton and Ray Robinson are vying for the council seat left vacant by the sudden death of George Hawksworth this spring. An eighth candidate, Amy Ghuman Sara, had not filed by the Optimist’s deadline, but intended to do so before the 4 p.m. deadline at municipal h all. It will be the first time on council for whoever wins. The by-election will be held Sept. 18. Check out www.delta-optimist. com for the latest on the by-election.
Cigarette blamed for Ladner fire Investigators believe massive Evergreen Lane blaze started on deck of one of the units BY
JESSICA KERR
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Fire investigators concluded this week that a cigarette caused the Evergreen Lane fire in Ladner two weeks ago. Deputy fire chief Paul Scholfield said Thursday the blaze, which displaced more than 20 seniors, was not suspicious and “probably caused by a cigarette butt being extinguished into a planter on a deck.” He said the fire spread up into the attic and then to other units in the building. The blaze started at about 7 p.m. on July 30 at the two-storey apartment complex in the 4600block of Evergreen Lane. It took
several hours and required 52 firefighters, including some from Richmond, to extinguish the blaze that spread quickly in the woodframed building. More than 20 of the 66 suites in the complex were damaged in the fire. The entire block was evacuated while crews battled the blaze. Firefighters doused the roofs of neighbouring homes in an effort to stop the fire from spreading. No one was injured. Emergency accommodations were found for all the displaced residents and Deltassist is working with emergency social servic-
es and other local organizations to ensure everyone finds a more permanent place to live. Gary Collins, vice-president with the Delta Senior Housing Association, the non-profit, volunteer organization that runs the building, said in an e-mail to the Optimist earlier this week that the building will be re-constructed. An exact timeline for the reconstruction has not yet been worked out. In the aftermath of the fire, the community has rallied to help the victims as Deltassist and the Salvation Army have been inun-
dated with donations. Victims of the fire can receive a Salvation Army voucher at the organization’s Surrey office to help replace clothing and other household items. Locally, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Delta Street is offering items in the store to fire victims free of charge until Sept. 3. The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society set up an account at Envision Financial for monetary donations. However, donations were only accepted into the account until Aug. 13. A fundraising barbecue is scheduled for Sept. 1 at Kirkland House from 5 until 10:30 p.m. The event will feature outdoor
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Big ballot for civic by-election Eight candidates throw their hats in the ring in bid to fill seat left vacant by passing of George Hawksworth The following is a list of candidates running in the Sept. 18 Delta council by-election. Check our website at www.delta-optimist.com to see if any additional candidates filed
prior to Friday’s 4 p.m. deadline.
Sylvia Bishop
Maria DeVries
Amy Ghuman Sara
Peter Harms
First out of the gate to declare her candidacy, Bishop lists the preservation of the Southlands as her number one issue, but not the only one. “There is no doubt, the single most important issue in South Delta is the proposed development of the Southlands. The loss of farmland, traffic congestion and impact on Delta’s infrastructure are top concerns.” A former Delta South NDP constituency association president, Bishop had run for political office years ago, including federally and provincially for the New Democrats and as a council candidate for Cit-A-Del. She’s endorsed this time around by TriDelta and Southlands the Facts.
A former Delta Chamber of Commerce president, DeVries has previously run for council. She cites a need for increased fiscal responsibility and concern over balancing community interests as her reasons for running. One of her goals for council is to “build positive, solution-oriented relationships.” DeVries made news in last year’s provincial election when she agreed to step aside as the Liberal candidate for Delta South to allow Wally Oppal to take the nomination. DeVries has also been involved in many different community causes over the years.
Ghuman Sara ran for municipal office for the first time in 2008. While she didn’t win a council seat, she had a strong showing by appearing in the top six in a few areas of North Delta. Her past community involvement includes fundraising for Delta Hospital and serving on the board of directors of the Burns Bog Conservation Society. Ghuman Sara said she’s been receiving a lot of support to run in this by-election.
This is the first time Harms, a Tsawwassen resident and businessman, has run for political office. Saying he’d be a strong voice to represent Deltans on local issues, Harms has been a Delta resident since 2004. He said he has always been interested in running for office but didn’t become a Canadian citizen until recently. Harms was born and raised in South Africa and lived for a time in Germany before moving to B.C. in the early 1980s. Married with two daughters, Harms said, “I grew up on a farm and guess where we are. I am familiar with the issues here, so I feel now is the time.”
Kathleen Higgins
Sandeep Pandher
Ian Paton
Ray Robinson
Higgins also ran for a council seat in 2008. A resident of North Delta for 35 years, she helps manage her family’s country music band. Higgins said she believes it’s essential Delta develops strategies to make home ownership possible for young families. She made a submission to the housing task force as well as circulating her ideas to seniors groups, provincial and federal politicians, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. She said she embraces the idea of smaller houses on smaller lots.
Pandher ran for the Conservatives in the riding of Newton-North Delta in the 2008 federal election. “I am hoping to bring my experience, energy and ideas to the Delta council,” said the environmental consultant. “I am consulting with our three communities to hear what they need. I want to be their new voice at council and be an effective advocate for the community with other levels of government.” Pandher said there’s a sense in North Delta that the community’s issues aren’t getting enough attention, due in part to a lack of communication as well as media coverage.
Endorsed by Mayor Lois Jackson and councillors Bruce McDonald, Scott Hamilton and Robert Campbell, Paton is a Ladner resident and longtime farmer. The UBC graduate spent a short time teaching before moving on to a full-time career auctioneering, in addition to farming. A director of the Delta Farmers’ Institute, he’s been involved in various community fundraising endeavours. Paton said council needs someone from the farming community, which hasn’t had a voice at municipal hall for years. His father, Ian Paton Sr., was a wellknown figure in the community who left a legacy of volunteerism.
He was also a mayoralty candidate in the 2008 election, finishing last with 1.4 per cent of the vote. In that election, Robinson campaigned with his dog, Bark O Poma, as his a running mate. Some of Robinson’s ideas in the last election included banning wood burning in Delta and requiring all trucks going to Deltaport to be converted to natural gas. He also said Delta needs to make criminals move to a more criminal friendly municipality.
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Doctor gets patients to become proactive
Dr. Martin Ray is among first to use checklist approach BY
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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
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Dr. Martin Ray says the general practioner community is slowly embracing the concept of having patients take a greater role in their own care.
A Tsawwassen family doctor is helping pave the way for an innovate approach in managing patient care. Dr. Martin Ray is one of the first physicians in B.C. to make significant changes in how he runs his practice so that his patients are more proactive in their care. “This is great for a large majority of patients who want to live healthier. In chronic disease management, if these diseases are left on their own they’re devastating,” Ray said in an interview at his View
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Medical office. tor and I think I’m doing a A former emergency good job, but when I have room physician at Delta a checklist like this it helps Hospital, Ray became one me focus to make sure I of the first doctors to begin also don’t miss anything a doctor-patient checkwith the patients. And it list approach after going makes them involved and through a provincial prounderstand what we’re gram aimed at improving doing in the visit better.” family practices. Everything on the checkRay attended sessions list, noted Ray, is based on on chronic disease mangood research, which supagement to learn new ports the validity of each approaches for managing task. patients with conditions like Wanting to take a prodiabetes and hypertension. active approach with his He then adopted a detailed health, Gary Dake is one of checklist for each patient Ray’s patients taking part in to better track their health the checklist approach since progress on a regular basis, discovering last year he had providing timelines and type 2 diabetes. goals and calling them in “When I go in to visit for tests. His patients go him, it’s not like you sit over their own checklists there and tell him what and work with your aches the doctor to and pains “The more patients improve their are. We’re outcomes, thus know about their going to giving them look at illness and know more control actual tests over their own what they can and we health. certainly do, and share “These are compare the responsibility, chronic connotes,” said the better their ditions that Dake. are long-term outcomes.” “Your issues and choice is Dr. Martin Ray really revolve you can sit around a lot of back and patients taking responsibilaccept this or do something ity. The more patients know about it.” about their illness and know Ray credits the B.C. what they can do, and share Medical Association and the responsibility, the better provincial government for their outcomes,” said Ray. taking a less adversarial “By giving doctors and approach when dealing with patients this tool to do this each other in recent years, better and share the care, working more collaborathey’re healthier, outcomes tively to find new ways of are better and physicians spending health care dollars are happier because they to create better approaches feel they are being more in patient care. effective in their care, and Noting the other physithere’s also a long-term cost cians at View Medical, savings to society.” including his wife, Dr. Judy Ray showed an example Fletcher, have also begun of the new checklist charts managing patient care in that he likens to one a pilot the new method, Ray said uses before takeoff. The the rest of the general praclist contains various issues titioner community is slowthat a diabetic, for example, ly embracing the checklist should be doing or should approach. have done after their last Doctors receive an addivisit. The list also has items tional fee per patient every they should be aware are year for taking part but it coming up such as blood doesn’t equal the added tests and eye exams. time that has to be put in, The doctor and patient said Ray, adding doctors discuss the results as well who are participating are as self-management goals. doing so because it’s someGraphs are also provided to thing they believe in. the patients, giving them a Carla Shore, a spokesper“hands-on visual” of how son with the BCMA, said they’re making out in their the association and ministry self-management targets. want doctors taking part in The lists also have what proactive programs to be specialists patients should recognized. She said docbe seeing if certain tartors in the program also gets are not being met, take part in ongoing trainexplained Ray. ing sessions on chronic dis“I think I’m a good docease management.
August 14, 2010 The Delta Optimist A05
Furious Vander Zalm turns to recall
Huntington cautions HST opponents to tread carefully after Elections BC decision not to send petition to legislature BY
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
Vicki Huntington has some advice for HST opponents hoping to launch recall campaigns after their successful province-wide petition was blocked. “I think if they want to do damage, they should concentrate on the most vulnerable (MLAs) at this point and go step-by-step and very carefully, don’t lose sight of their strategic objective,” the independent MLA for Delta South told the Optimist Thursday. Huntington offered those words of advice following the Elections BC decision this week not to forward the petition against the harmonized sales tax to the legislature. Elections BC officially informed former premier Bill Vander Zalm, the leader and voice of Fight HST, the petition drive against the new tax had succeed, garnering at least 10 per cent of registered voters in all 85 ridings. However, Vander Zalm’s celebration was short-lived when he was also informed
The Fight HST petition spearheaded by former premier Bill Vander Zalm met the signature requirements, but will not trigger a debate in the legislature. the petition wouldn’t be submitted to the legislature for an HST-repeal bill. The reason given was that a coalition of business groups had filed a lawsuit arguing the anti-HST bill is illegal. The Ladner resident was furious, saying it’s a clear case of political interference by the government and its friends in big business. Vander Zalm, who has already launched his own lawsuit, vowed a “total recall” of the entire Liberal
caucus, beginning Nov. 15. He said the campaigns would be designed to drive MLAs from office by marginalizing them their own communities so they cannot carry out their duties and the government cannot function. He noted they will “stagger the recalls” so that maximum pressure is brought to bear on the Liberal government. Huntington said it’s understandable people want
to act in response to the government stomping on the democratic process, but opponents of the controversial tax must remember to concentrate their resources on a few ridings to ensure success. She said there’s no justification for the government not to follow through on the requirements of the Initiative Act now that the petition has been declared valid. “You can see the cabinet
members and the government members toasting their good luck,” she said. Huntington said the move by Elections BC calls into question its independence. “I think we have a legitimate democratic process under threat right now in the courts,” she said. “Big business has ganged up on Mr. Vander Zalm and I think we owe him some support in his court case. I think people should be supporting the heavy cost.
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This is so typical with the struggles we’re having with government these days.” Patricia Enair, the regional organizer for Fight HST, said the decision hasn’t been made yet who to target for recall, but it looks like Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon might be the preferred choice. Delta won’t be part of any recall efforts with Huntington in Delta South and the NDP’s Guy Gentner in North Delta.
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This 1974 file photo shows fisherman Ken Taylor (top left) donating his gillnetter to the Delta Historical Museum. Museum curator Michael Duncan (top right) stands on the deck of the boat with museum volunteers below. The boat sat in front of the museum in Ladner for a time. Today, there’s an effort to create a more permanent space for such artifacts. dwellings there with their boats and worked at the cannery right there,” he said. The former councillor believes he’s in a good position as a member of the Ladner waterfront committee to remind the civic task force that it’s important to somehow incorporate elements of the community’s fishing heritage as redevelopment schemes will be contemplated. “I can’t be solely looking after the interests of the fishing community there as we deal with the development of the (Ladner) waterfront, but the main theme of the whole committee
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TED MURPHY
MURPHY’S LAW Since when did a seat at the Delta council table become such a hot ticket? Twenty-one months ago during the last municipal election, just 10 brave souls put their names forward for the six council seats. It was the smallest contingent in recent memory, although it did better the turnout in the school board race, where the bare minimum of seven candidates were all acclaimed. Given general elections draw far greater attention from voters, and candidates, than by-elections do, you’d think the interest meter for the Sept. 18 vote to fill the vacancy created on council by the passing of George Hawksworth would be somewhere just north of the race for strata council president at your local condo complex. Throw in the fact the entire campaign is taking place in summer, the majority of it in the peak pre-Labour Day vacation period, and conventional wisdom would suggest this by-election would be a yawner. Yet here we are at the nomination deadline and a whopping eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring. It’s hard to pinpoint why now, and not two years ago when the odds were definitely better or even a year from now when the next general election is held, there’s a sudden interest in a council seat. The Southlands controversy is undoubtedly a contributing factor and probably a driving force for at least a couple of the candidates, but that doesn’t explain why there are three North Delta candidates in the race, beyond the possibility they think too much municipal time is spent on Tsawwassen’s never-ending saga when that attention could be better paid to issues in their neck of the woods. Regardless of the outcome of next month’s by-election, I don’t see the direction of local government changing in any meaningful way. Four council members, including Mayor Lois Jackson, have endorsed longtime Ladner farmer and auctioneer Ian Paton, so if Paton wins, he would become a fifth member of that contingent; if someone else is victorious, the existing foursome still holds the balance of power at the seven-seat table. Given the timing and everything else going against it, I have to admit I’m a bit mystified by the level of interest for a position that has little more than a year left in the term. Then again, this is Delta, a place where local politics is taken — how shall I say this politely? — very seriously. It remains to be seen, however, if voters are as keen about this by-election as the candidates.
Capturing all the goodness of summertime in a canning jar MIKE SCHNEIDER
COMMUNITY COMMENT There were a couple of great articles in the Vancouver Sun last week that compel me to piggy back as the dog days of summer creep up on us. One was a typically fine observation of the tomato by local columnist Pete McMartin and the other was a story by Randy Shore on the resurgent popularity of canning. I am a real tomato guy, always have been. My yearly goal is to grow enough tomatoes to keep me in sauce for the whole year. Some years have been better than others, but I generally meet or come close to my yearly objective. This year had a slow start but we are definitely off to the races now. I have been freezing my tom haul for the past few years but this year at harvest time I am going to try canning some as well. As Shore noted in his piece, canning has kind of lost its way over the past couple of generations. Access
to fresh fruit and vegetables in our supermarkets all year long and the popularity of freezers have contributed to the decline of the oncepopular pastime. I’m sure we can all recall some imagery of basement shelves packed with all manner of canned goodies. Enjoy that imagery. In my case, it was dill pickles, peaches, beets and tomatoes. I planted some small cucumbers this year so I plan to can tomatoes and pickles. People are conscious of what and how they eat. Canning once guaranteed a fresh taste of summer and its popularity now is a direct correlation between knowing where our food comes from and our attempts to decrease “food miles.” There are certain ironies within the food system that play out depending on your interpretation of what “fresh” really means. Some frown on Mexican Hot House tomatoes being available for consumption in December and some don’t like the idea of using canned tomatoes in their favourite recipes. In Italy, there are a number of tomato suppliers that harvest and can their tomatoes in sauce on the same day on the same farm. Some even throw a few sprigs of fresh
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basil in there for good measure. To me, this is pretty darned close to fresh. Undeniably a tomato from a back yard vine that has been lovingly cared for is the best way to go if you want to taste sunshine. One of my favourite salads is tomato, basil and onion with a drizzle of decent olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Simple and delicious, yet a culinary opportunity unfortunately hamstrung by Mother Nature’s calendar. At harvest time when the need to save and store is near I will make my sauce by the vat on the stove top and simply freeze varied sizes of Ziploc bags and containers. Some of these vats will also include a meatball or eight. Another great way to make tomato sauce for freezing is to roast the tomatoes with a healthy dousing of oil, garlic and oregano. When the tomatoes get soft to the touch in a 350 oven, fire the mix into your blender and freeze the puree. This past Thursday I had some samplings from Tsawwassen’s best kept secret. Mya and Graham have been attending to 15 varieties of tomatoes at the Earthwise Farm. The farm store is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You have to go!
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Tactics far from ‘police state’ “police state” tactic. Such an epithet has no application anywhere in Canada and is recklessly uttered in complete ignorance of its connotation. In a real police state like the Soviet Union the sham legal system is designed to eliminate the political opposition. The millions arbitrarily destroyed in the Gulag Archipelago were entirely innocent. Their “crime” was having the mildest doubts about their political leadership.
There are more than 30,000 prisoners in Canada and over two million prisoners in the U.S. All of them had access to lawyers and had the option of going to trial or pleading guilty voluntarily; hardly sinister. Berner is not innocent either legally or morally. I commend the Delta police for their clever ruse. They acted in meticulous compliance with both the Charter of Rights and the Criminal Code, which is not the earmark of a “police state.” Steven Austin
Quaint Ladner sign replaced by bland one
Editor: I was very saddened by my commute home earlier this week. I have lived in Ladner for over seven years now, in the process of raising two little kids that are at the age that when they ask how much further until we get home,
we have enjoyed saying, “Look, there is the blue heron sign that points the way home.” Well, tonight as I drove home, I was saddened to see our quaint, quirky sign was gone. Left behind was a piece of cold cement that welcomes you to the sub-
urbs. How sad. I have enjoyed living in the village of Ladner and have been proud to tell people we were not big enough to be a city. But now I feel as though I am in one of “those suburbs” that is attached to urban sprawl. Ronn W. Mostat
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Editor: Re: Undercover officers befriending driver doesn’t sit right, letter to the editor, Aug. 7 In a democracy, it is a constitutional requirement that the investigative powers of police are defined and regulated by law. That does not necessarily mean police officers must obtain warrants for every technique they employ. That said, I object to the characterization of the undercover work in the Carol Berner case as a
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Editor: Re: Getting just what we asked for, letter to the editor, Aug. 7 On behalf of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the community and everyone involved that helped make this year’s Rotary Parade at the Tsawwassen Sun Festival a tremendous success. A record number of people of all ages took to the curbs on a beautiful day to enjoy all the parade had to offer. I’d also like to provide some clarity in regards to a recent letter regarding the parade’s sponsorship. For the past 14 years, our Rotary club has been pleased to sponsor and manage the parade, with over 60 club volunteers helping out to ensure its success. With great support from the Tsawwassen
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Leader for their event coverage. Our many thanks to the Corporation of Delta, with great support coming from engineering department, parks, recreation and culture, fire and safety services, police, and, of course, mayor and council for their ongoing support that makes events such as this possible. A big thanks also goes out to all parade entries and participants, and area residents for their understanding and patience during parade set up and road closures. Of course, last but not least, thank you to our wonderful community for coming out to enjoy the Rotary Parade, as it is your smiling faces that make it all worthwhile! Rick Lewall President Rotary Club of Tsawwassen
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Editor: How do we protect ourselves from government? I don’t know whether it was the onset of something or other that caused me to read 2 July as 5 July, but
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RAMBLING Jim and Donna Poirier, Ladner residents who have explored most parts of Canada, have now turned their attention to B.C.’s Gulf Islands. Here’s an excerpt from one of Donna’s e-mails that tells of the pleasures and problems to be found. Last year they traveled across Canada in their truck and trailer. This year they stayed home. “When we traveled across Canada last year we collected almost all of the provincial flags. In honour of July 1st, Jim hoisted all of these plus a few others. They looked very impressive. “In looking up at the flags, Jim thought he had missed one from Panama. Sure enough, there it was
sitting all by its lonesome “Sight — blue sky with waiting to join its friends. tic-tac-toe patterns of white Jim added it to the lineup, contrails. Rock beaches. asking me to give a little Windrows of small rock tug to take up the slack and and pebbles stacked by high the damned thing came water waves. Weathered apart. logs. Wood chips. Dried “Six stayed up and seven seaweed. Rusted iron left fell down. from a bygone So it was era. Patterns “This time they all another and shapes of trip up the flapped happily in the shore stones. mast in his breeze. Boats passing Contrasts bosun’s between blue us had their cameras sky and green chair and mission trees. out to capture the accom“Sound moment!” plished. — waves genThis time tly licking and they all flapped happily in lapping at the shore. The the breeze. Boats passing anxious wave advancing us had their cameras out to with urgency to rush in and capture the moment!” bash upon the shore. The Here’s Donna’s descripnestling of rocks beneath tion of the awakening of our feet. The squawking the senses from a stroll on of crows. The chirting of Texada Island: eagles. The silence! “Smell — the aroma of “Fisherman Jim tried his the forest cedars and firs. skills with a fishing rod. The hot, dry spell as the Much to his surprise he sunshine warms the dry caught something — two needles on the forest floor large dogfish and two small in the stillness of the sumcod. All creatures were mer air. returned to the deep.”
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A16 The Delta Optimist August 14, 2010 In the Community
65 works selected for guild’s juried show Burnaby artist wins Best of Show at Longhouse Gallery Joy Hanser won the Best of Show award at the South Delta Artists’ Guild’s annual juried show Oil & Water. The Burnaby artist took home the prize for her acrylic painting Bus Stop x 9. Guild member Faith Love-Robertson won Envision Credit Union’s
Award of Excellence for Centennial Winter, an oil painting. Artists submitted 150 paintings from which jurors selected 65 to be hung in the gallery. The award winners were selected from these 65. Jurors this year includ-
ed Teressa Bernard of Vancouver and Laslitta Hamill of Langley, both well-respected local artists. The juried show was open to artists from B.C. and Point Roberts. The guild was able to give out 22 awards in different categories of artistic
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Joy Hanser (left) won the Best of Show award at the South Delta Artists’ Guild’s annual juried show Oil & Water. Also pictured are South Delta Artists’ Guild vice-president Lennart Osterlind and juror Teressa Bernard. achievement because of the support of the local business community. Sponsors donated money, merchandise and services toward the juried show.
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east of Fields will return to Delta later this month. FarmFolkCityFolk’s annual fundraising event, which is described as a “gourmet wandering harvest festival,” is set for Sunday, Aug. 29 at Wellbrook Winery. “It’s basically an event that really highlights the connections between chefs and their [local] suppliers,” says Bonita Jo Magee, project manager with FarmFolkCityFolk. The event was last held locally in 2003 and 2004 at Westham Island Herb Farm. Those who attend are given a wine glass and linen napkin and can try food and beverages from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers and food artisans from around the province. The event’s website lists over 50 participants, including Ladner’s La Belle Auberge restaurant and the hosts, Wellbrook Winery. “It’s going to be quite varied. I can look through the list and always find at least six, if not more than that, that have participated almost every year since the beginning,” says Magee. She says those participants, like La Belle Auberge owner and chef Bruno Marti, “were pioneers, I would say, as far as the local food movement [goes].” Magee added that Marti is “just one example of a chef that’s been in this for the long haul.” She says Feast of Fields also highlights what B.C. has to offer as far as agriculture. “It’s a wonderful event. I know a lot of the people who come, as far as our guests are concerned, are repeat customers,” says Magee. “If there are people who haven’t come before, I think they should come and check it out. They’ll love it.” Feast of Fields is usually
PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARRAPESE
The 2006 Feast of Fields was held at Vista D’oro Farms in Langley. This year’s event will be at Wellbrook Winery later this month.
held on the first Sunday after Labour Day but organizers changed it up this year because of a Canadian Chefs’ Congress event happening on Vancouver Island at that time. FarmFolkCityFolk is a not for profit society “working to cultivate a local, sustainable food system.” Its projects provide access to and protection of foodlands; support local growers and producers; and engage communities in the celebration of local food, the group’s website states. Feast of Fields started in the Lower Mainland in 1995 and has spin-off events on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan. Tickets are available at Wellbrook Winery or at www.feastoffields.com.
Tickets are $85 for adults, $15 for kids seven to 12 and free for kids six and under. Feast of Fields goes from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29 at Wellbrook Winery, 4626-88th St. Sample menu items: • Aphrodite Cafe: Cucumber cups with savory peach-basil confit, housemade fresh cheese (vegetarian) & duck prosciutto confetti (optional) • Bao Bei: Beef shortribs, hoisin, scallions, pickled cucumber, and roasted peanuts on a steamed bun • Coast Restaurant: Read Island Swimming Scallop Ceviche (Sawmill Bay Shellfish), Sweet Corn and (Sapo Bravo) Lemon Cucumber • The Pointe Restaurant: Marinated Pacific Octopus
with Victoria Gin, Nanoose Farms Tomatoes, Gazpacho Gelee • La Belle Auberge: Terrine of David Wood’s goat cheese, Bremner Foods’ blueberries and a salad of Gemini tomatoes from Origin Organic Farms • Raincity Grill: Poached salmon on green lentils with North Arm Farm shaved vegetable salad and Babes Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette • Savoury City: Fraser Valley Lamb Chermoula Dog with Apricot & Preserved Lemon Aioli & Baby Greens • The Pointe Restaurant: Marinated Pacific Octopus with Victoria Gin, Nanoose Farms Tomatoes, Gazpacho Gelee * Source: Feast of Fields website
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Feast of Fields highlights what the province has to offer in terms of local agriculture.
A18 The Delta Optimist August 14, 2010
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World wonder is planets apart from Sin City BY
ALAN CAMPBELL
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“Don’t take your kid to Vegas,” was the advice spitting from the mouths of many a shocked and, perhaps, supersensitive parent on learning of my travel plans. “Don’t take your wife to Vegas,” was the advice venting from the gob-smacked jaws of my many Vegas-veteran male friends. So it was, armed with wife, Tracy, on one side and son, Ben, 8, on the other, that I duly ignored all aforementioned “advice” and boldly jetted into the Sin City where no family — according to almost everyone on Earth (Lower Mainland) — has ever been before. Yes, casinos, dancing girls, 24-hour party people et al are not conducive to a “family environment” and some of the hotel chains are now trying to deny ever having contemplated attracting families to the party capital of the world. But as our taxi from the airport picked its way through the Strip’s heavy traffic to our hotel, I wondered how that roller coaster landed at the New York New York hotel, why was there an M&M megastore slap bang on main drag and why was there a fairytale medieval castle twinkling brightly? I was also warned about the possibility of my kid being handed or picking up one of those call-girl cards that offer a variety of “services” and are dished out all along the Strip. However, the people handing out the cards were very mindful and respectful of families and shied away from giving me a card when they spotted I was with my wife and child. My only word of caution, if you can call it that, would be to try to get back to your hotel by around midnight, as that’s when things start to ramp up a little on the Strip and “well-oiled” party-animal types start falling off six-inchhigh curbs. Indeed, there are no end of things for families to do and see in Vegas by day and evening and I would not put
PHOTO BY ALAN CAMPBELL
The infamous Las Vegas strip, which features attractions for all ages.
people off taking their kids to the Sin City for a few days, provided you’re not overly sensitive and intend raising your children in a sterilized air-tight bubble. If the eye-popping razzle dazzle of the Strip’s bright lights and the continual ding-ding-ding from the casinos gets a little too much for your swelling brain after a couple of days, there are a fair number of diversions “off-Strip” and even out of Vegas itself, not least of which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world — the Grand Canyon. Admittedly, it’s a 10-hour round bus trip, which snakes south and far away from Vegas and eventually across the Nevada state line into Arizona, but if you get the right tour company, like we did, you should have a comfortable, air-conditioned journey, filled with anticipation and excitement en route and naptime on return. And a day out of your life is a small price to pay to witness with your own eyes the sheer scale and yawning magnificence of the canyon. Such was the length of the journey, however, we had
to get up at 6 a.m. — no small feat in a city that simply does not sleep — to catch the tour-provided shuttle to the company’s departure point on the Strip. Our eyes were just beginning to adjust to the light of day when we made our first stop — Hoover Dam — a mere hour into the road trip. It’s an incredible structure, as is the new bridge being built across the Colorado River canyon to alleviate traffic off the dam, and our quick stop afforded everyone some great holiday snap opportunities. Four hours and a lunch stop at the Grand Canyon Railway café later, our bus was finally winding its way through the tree line of the Grand Canyon National Park and edging ever closer to our destination. Even when we parked up in the South Rim’s parking lot, though, we could still not see the canyon for the trees. After all, the canyon pretty much goes down, not up. A few moments later, while walking along the slightly inclining path that sucks you towards the canyon, the gaps between the trees grew larger. I admit, my heart quickened a beat or three as I got my first unconfirmed and partially obscured sighting of one of the wonders of the world as I tried to mentally pull the trees apart. Two more strides... then three... then four... then, there it was, in all its glory — one of our planet’s most mammoth natural creations, which can be seen from outer space. As I stood on the teetering, crumbling edge and gawped and stared in disbelief over and across the desert abyss that is the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, producing a sentence and coherent thoughts became an issue. Indeed, few words — at the time and even now — can do justice to the sights that I tried to soak in and process with my tiny mind during the two hours we had strolling up and down the various picture perfect spots on the rim, each one more spectacular and breathtaking than the last. So, if you haven’t been, I’m afraid I can’t help you out further. You just have to go see yourself. What I will say is that, if you do go, arrange to be there at sunrise or sunset when the canyon is said to be at its soul-searching best.
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If you’ve been enjoying delicious new potatoes this summer, there’s a good chance they’re from farms right here in Delta, which account for nearly half of all B.C. potato crops. With 55 per cent of its land area within the Agriculture Land Reserve, Delta’s 7,520 hectares of farmland provide a vital economic contribution to our province. Delta’s farmers generate over $876 million in farm capital, $190 million in annual farm receipts and $34 million in wages. Delta’s farm families enjoy a rich agricultural history and show us farming is a lot more than a business — it’s a way of life. One of the greatest rewards is the strong sense of community that accompanies the rural lifestyle. In Delta, that includes organizations like the 112year-old Delta Farmers’ Institute, the voice of agriculture in the region for over a century, and the local 4-H Holstein Club. These community associations do their part in bringing together farmers to share common interests and goals, and nurture each new generation of young farmers. The province recently awarded an $87,000 grant to B.C. 4-H to continue to foster that vital link between the next generation of farmers and the agriculture sector. Last month, I attended the federal-provincial agriculture ministers meeting in Saskatchewan. As ministers, we agreed partnerships were vital to developing new markets and opportunities for the industry. Helping organizations adapt to change and establish their own sustainable funding models and value chains
will be the focus as we move forward. A great example of this is the recently announced $75,000 for the B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions, which plays a pivotal role in our growing agri-tourism industry. This funding will be used in part to promote agriculture through fairs and exhibitions across the province. What a lot of SUBMITTED PHOTO people may not Provincial Agriculture Minister Steve know is the agriThomson says Delta farmers show it’s food value chain more than a business, it’s a way of life. generates $37 bilplans created to identify lion for the provinand reduce environmental cial economy — four times risks on farms. the technology sector. It A Beneficial also supports over 305,000 Management Practice projobs — nearly double the gram is also in place to construction industry. enhance stewardship around A critical part of this climate change, water qualvalue-chain is our local ity and water quantity. It farmers’ markets. The ministry continues to work with is exciting to see the high level of interest, because the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets to support when farmers innovate, they not only become betthis growing industry to ter environmental stewards, build capacity and provide but also create greater ecoguidance to new markets. nomic opportunity. Buying local reduces the As minister of agriculture distance food travels from and lands, I’m confident farm to fork, and it also there is a positive future supports the future of agrifor B.C. farming, because culture in B.C. The Ladner Village Market is in its 14th the entire culture around food is changing. British year and is a great spot to Columbians want to know pick up local produce on more about the food they a Sunday while supporteat and more than ever, they ing local farmers. Summer want to buy local. Farms is the perfect time to take across this province have advantage of the great the quality and diversity diversity of B.C. products of products to meet that available. demand. I also want to salute the Delta plays an important growers and processors in role in the future of farming Delta and across B.C. who in B.C. and I want to thank have actively shown their leadership in environmental each and every processor and producer in the region stewardship. There are now almost 3,100 environmental for their part in being innovative, environmentally farm plans completed in responsible and utilizing B.C., which are funded by Growing Forward, a federal/ partnerships as a path forward. These are the keys to provincial funding initiafuture success. tive. These are voluntary
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ity of farming in this community as well as preserve farmland. “There’s several things we’ve heard and number one is we want to preserve as much farmland as possible and also improve lands that may be poor classification at this point but could be improved,” said Mayor Lois Jackson, who chairs Delta’s agriculture committee that’s overseeing the process. “Overarching all of this and one of the things that sparked this study was the viability of farming for farmers and some of the difficulties farmers have in staying in farming, whether it has to do with drainage or taxation or farm quotas or ability to have their crops sold locally,” Jackson said. A consultant has been retained to come up with the Delta Agricultural Plan by next February. The review will cost $60,000, although Delta obtained a $30,000 grant from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. to develop the plan.
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Delta is on the right path to ensuring the viability of farming by updating the local agricultural plan, says a Richmond official who oversaw the creation of a comprehensive farm strategy in that city. In an interview with the Optimist, Terry Crowe, Richmond’s manager of policy and planning, described some of the important aspects of the Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy, approved in 2003. The strategy contains policies addressing urbanrural conflicts, including edge planning and housing setbacks, as well as policies for a diversification strategy to help agriculture adapt to changing conditions. The biggest component, though, is protecting land in the Agricultural Land Reserve. “The main one was not to allow a lot of non-farm uses in the ALR and we try and do that. We try not to
take land out of the ALR, in the big picture, and we put buffers in the urban fringe,” said Crowe. Noting the Richmond Farmers’ Institute played a major role in developing the plan and the agricultural advisory committee now helps oversee it, Crowe said the strategy has been well received by the farming community. “Whenever we prepare bylaws, we run them by the farmers first,” he said. “We get requests every day to take land out of the ALR and we try to beat it back — golf courses, highway/commercial, people want residential projects and apartment towers. We just say forget it, but we get pressure because the land is attractive, and I’m sure Delta does too,” said Crowe. The strategy recognizes certain areas of the ALR face unique issues, something that is likely the same for Delta, he added. Delta is also looking to create a new agricultural plan to enhance the viabil-
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Searching for the right tomato Ladner’s Gipaanda Greenhouses testing dozens of varieties Most people think of fruit when they hear the words grape, cherry or plum. Not Melina Fillipoff of Gipaanda Greenhouses. Instead, she thinks of the tomato varieties she grows. For Fillipoff, a graduate of the plant science department of UBC, deciding what to grow is not a random act, but a systematic process. It begins with Fillipoff contacting seed companies from all over the world. “Each year I ask if they have any new varieties for me to trial,” says Fillipoff. “Our main focus is taste and this year alone we are looking at 58 new variet-
ies.” Initially only 10 to 20 plants of each variety are grown to see how they perform. Information is collected on a weekly basis that includes growth rate, flowering speed, leaf length and stem thickness. “Something like stem thickness can say a lot about how susceptible a plant is to a disease like Botrytis,” explains Fillipoff. “The thinner the stem, the more disease resistance you can expect.” Tomato quality is also assessed. “Flavour and texture are important,” says Fillipoff, “so we do weekly in-house taste tests and measure sweetness and firmness.” Once harvested, a tomato
is kept for three weeks. “We look at how fast the vine or calyx dries out and when the fruit starts to shrivel,” explains Fillipoff. “This lets us know the shelf life of the tomato, which differs greatly from variety to variety.” Farmers markets such as the one in Ladner are a chance for people to try unusual varieties and to play a role in the selection process. “If a particular variety is popular and sells consistently, we know we have a potential winner,” explains Fillipoff. Another important factor to consider is how much it costs to grow a variety compared to how much it can sell for.
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Melina Fillipoff “Some varieties simply require more labour to grow or harvest,” explains Fillipoff, “and we just wouldn’t be able recover our input costs.” If a variety appears promising in the first year, it will be tested for a further two years, with the number of plants grown increasing with each year.
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receiving the appropriate amount of each nutrient. To reduce the need for external sources of water, rainwater is collected from the greenhouse roof and stored in tanks. Some of the land on the farm has also been set aside for water retention ponds, which capture additional rainwater. The ponds also provide valuable habitat for many waterfowl species. “Another wildlife friendly measure we have is the electricity poles on our farm have deterrents to prevent birds roosting on them and potentially being
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will see all kinds of classic cars parked along 48th Avenue and Delta Street while a myriad of quilts will be on display in participating store windows in the village. In addition to the cars and quilts, visitors can take in the music of Kid Cadillac, who will once again be playing music from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. Before heading out to take in the show, visitors can stop by the Ladner Legion on Delta Street for a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. At lunchtime, the Legion will also be selling beef on a bun. For more information on the show, visit www.ladnerbusiness com.
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Thousands will descend on Ladner Village tomorrow for the Ladner Business Association’s annual Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show. This year marks the seventh edition of the event, which usually attracts in the area of 10,000 people and hundreds of classic cars and quilts. The local show started out as a popular quilt exhibit and the addition of classic cars came later. Since the addition, hundreds of vintage car owners have attended the show every year to proudly show off their restored vehicles. Each year, about 300 quilts and just as many cars are on display in Ladner Village. The show, which runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.,
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Call it Ladner Minor Baseball’s perfect storm that brought together top notch coaching and an exceptional group of athletes. The end result was a team that pushed the bar where Ladner Minor Baseball has never gone before and perhaps won’t be again any time soon. This 1992 age group enjoyed plenty of success at the younger Mosquito and Pee Wee levels but it was in Bantam where it made the biggest statement. Not only did Ladner make a rare appearance at the elite “AAA” level, it thrived there, winning a provincial championship and finishing second at the nationals. Almost the entire team moved on to the B.C. Premier Midget Baseball League with six ending up with the North Delta Blue Jays. The success continued as the Blue Jays have been one of the league’s top teams the past two seasons, finishing second at last weekend’s provincial championships at Nat Bailey Stadium. Now each of them will be continuing their careers at the university or college level this fall. “They are a special group of kids and it’s nice to see so many of them moving on,” said Gerry White, who coached all of them from Mosquito through to the Premier junior level. “We set the bar high for them and they attained it. We challenged them and they just responded every time. “Last year was the first time not coaching them. It’s like your kids, it’s tough to let them go. They have developed into fine young men and succeeded with every step they have taken.” Between high school
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Half a dozen Ladner players from the North Delta Blue Jays are moving on to the collegiate level. graduation, a long baseball season and preparing for their post-secondary destination, there has been little time to ponder what they have accomplished. Perhaps that will come in a few years for what would be one heck of a reunion game. “We have just been so use to having success,” explained infield standout Trevor Hodgins. “We all work together and don’t get caught up in egos. We come to play the game.” Here is a rundown of the six Blue Jays players from Ladner headed for the next step in their careers: CJ Pentland Whitman College (Walla Walla, Washington) The process of selecting a school was over last fall for this outfield standout. Pentland made the trip to Whitman last October and signed his commitment letter before the new year. “I thought it would be nice going through the school year and not worrying about it,” he explained. “It’s a small school and I liked the feel of it. It kind of reminded me a lot of
Ladner.” Pentland was also a key member of the Delta Pacers senior boys baseball that advanced to the provincial “AAA” tournament for the first time since 1993. But it’s baseball that has provided most of success, individually and as a team. “It’s the love of the game, we all really enjoy it,” added Pentland. “Our coaches have done a great job teaching us the game and making us wanting to learn more.” Brad White Park University (Parkville, Missouri) This standout righthander made the most of his final start on the mound in his minor baseball career, tossing a complete game, two-hit in a shutout win over Langley at the provincial championships. With several schools seeking his services, White did his research and committed to the Pirates. “The coach and myself had a good relationship going on,” he said. “They already had game film on me and I went down there in the spring and threw
bullpen. I really liked the campus and the program. It’s a good fit for me.” As an international student, White had to report to the school last week. Also headed to Park are teammates Cam Challand and Trevor Hodgins. “It’s really been a short summer and I tried to hang out with my buddies every chance I could,” smiled White, who plans to major in business management. Cam Challand Park University (Parkville, Missouri) The first to commit to this NAIA school was this hard throwing 6-foot-6 lefthander who had plenty of other options. Challand also considered a school in Salt Lake and is glad to know he will have two familiar faces continuing as his teammates. “Brad and I went there about the same time and it definitely made the decision easier, although I made it before he did. I’m excited about leaving home, but nervous at the same time.” Challand also helped the Pacers reach the provincial tournament but he has
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always grabbed his glove before a basketball. “I was born with one in my hand,” he laughed. “It’s great to see all six of us are moving on with our baseball careers and nobody is being left behind. I’ve been playing with them since I was five and they are all good friends.” Matt Tompkins UBC Thunderbirds He wound down his minor baseball career by establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the B.C. Premier Baseball League, going 9-0 with a 1.48 ERA. However, Tompkins will be a fixture in the infield when he heads to the Point Grey campus this fall. He kept his school options open right through spring, considering a college in Oregon and Thompson Rivers in Kamloops before the Thunderbirds came calling. “I went up there for a workout in early June and it was between myself and another infielder (on who they would sign),” explained Tompkins, who was selected a second team
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league all-star. “I’m going to a great school that is close to home. “I’m excited about my next challenge in baseball and feel I am ready for it.” Alec Manierka Lethbridge College The last of the Ladner six to commit to a school was this 6-foot-1 first baseman who drove in 18 runs this past season. “I talked to their coach and one thing led to another,” said Manierka. “It’s one of the best Canadian colleges in the country for baseball and I’m excited about going.” For the first time in his career, Manierka won’t be playing alongside his teammates he has known since Mosquito all-star ball and admits it’s been quite a run for all of them. “It’s been great to be able to able to stay with these guys the whole time,” he said. “It just happened to work out that way but there’s definitely been a level of comfort that has come with it.” Trevor Hodgins Park University (Parkville, Missouri) This defensive standout didn’t know he would be following White and Challand until he was approached by one of Park’s coaches during a tournament in Arizona. “I was just hoping to be looked at and happened to play well that day,” smiled Hodgins. “I don’t think the whole thing will really hit me until I actually get there. It’s going to be a big deal and a lot of fun.” Proving his standout game in the Arizona desert was no fluke, Hodgins batted .327 for the Blue Jays this past season. The third baseman was named to the league’s first all-star team and received the prestigious Gold Glove Award.
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fraser outsells the competition every 3.76 days!!! Fraser CURRENTLY RANKS 17 out of all individual realtors in GREATER VANCOUVER for total sales in 2010. (Over 6,500 realtors total) That is actually ranking in the TOP 0.3% of ALL realtors in Greater Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street
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BEAUTIFUL NEW LYNN PLACE SUBDIVISION WALKING Gorgeous sunsets are ready to greet you after a long day at DISTANCE TO ALL SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, AMENITIES! QUIET the of"ce. This 2 bedroom/1 1/2 bath, top !oor, spacious LOCATION, EAST FACING REAR YARD! CUSTOM HOME UP TO corner suite is private yet airy and bright. You will feel on top 2,500 SQ.FT of the world. With new kitchen appliances, counters etc. LOT 10-LYNN PLACE-LADNER #301-1720 Southmere Crescent-South Surrey
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A36 The Delta Optimist August 14, 2010
Swim clubs join forces
Locals help Renegades to bronze
Oceanus Synchro teams up with Vancouver squad
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Ladner’s Keeley Ainge (right) and Olivia Priestlay, along with the rest of the White Rock ‘97 Renegades fastpitch team, came home with bronze medals from last week’s Pee Wee “A” Western Canadian Championships in Alberta. Both Ainge and Priestlay won game MVP awards during the round robin.
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effects. More facts about synchronized swimming: • Synchronized swimmers cannot touch the bottom of the pool during a routine. It is against the rules, and a severe twopoint deduction will be given if they do. •The water is a minimum of nine feet deep; they must skillfully use eggbeater and whip kick to stay above the water. •Synchronized swimmers swim with their eyes open underwater. By seeing their teammates underwater, they make corrections to alignment and set-up for specific moves in their routine. •Synchronized swimmers can hear the music underwater through underwater speakers. • Of all the pieces of equipment, the nose plug is most important, for when the synchronized swimmers do their underwater routines it helps to keep the water out of the nose. For more details about fall registration, call 604 948-0128 or 604-216-7444 or visit the club’s website at vpw.bc.ca.
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The South Delta-based Oceanus Synchro team has joined forces with Vancouver Pacific Wave (VPW) to offer a wider variety of participation levels to synchro swimmers in our area. VPW prides itself on offering programs for all levels of swimmers from those just learning synchronized swimming, to those interested in a recreational program, and for those who wish to compete at the national level. Starting this fall, VPW will serve not only Vancouver, but Richmond and Delta as well. Synchronized swimming is perhaps the best all-round development sport available today for girls and young women, combining athletic prowess in femininely graceful movements together with a full range of musical appreciation and
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Ladner Masters win gold matchup, a pitchers duel between Rich Haldane from Ladner and Rob Scheller from Saskatoon. The team went 5-1 in the round robin, lost a tiebreaker to Moose Jaw 5-1 then beat Strathmore, Alberta 13-5 to advance to the semi-final against Moose Jaw. A well-played 5-3 victory moved Ladner into the final to face the undefeated team from Saskatoon. Pettigrew said the team had solid pitching throughout the tournament but the
bats came alive after the round robin and scored over 20 runs in the final four games. Rick Unrau from the Ladner team was named the top pitcher in the tournament with four wins and a save. Up next for Ladner is a trip to Carson City, Nevada next month for the North American Fastpitch Association’s Western Zone World Series. The team’s sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion #61 (Ladner Branch).
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The Ladner Masters won the gold medal at the Western Canadian Championships in Moose Jaw last weekend. The over 40 men’s fastpitch club came out on top 1-0 against a Saskatoon team in the final. “We played as a team and got better and better as the tournament went on,” said Ladner manager Doug Pettigrew. A solo home run from Dan Karr in the fifth inning turned out to be the difference in the gold medal
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Just listed! 5 year old craftsman home situated on a private professionally landscaped lot. The open concept plan offers great rooms on the main, plus den and full bath. Upstairs are 2 masters with full ensuites plus 2 other bedrooms that have a Jack and Jill ensuite. Great value!
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Lovely and very spacious corner suite offering 2 bedrooms and a large walk out patio area. Bright and spacious with larger than most working kitchen. Lovely quiet area of Tsawwassen but just 5 minutes to the town centre and recreation. Pets allowed.
Shows like brand new! Over 1100 sq.ft. of living space with 2 bedrooms den and insuite storage with walk out to private garden patio area. Gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Also just listed a beautifully appointed 2 bedroom at the Onyx. Call for details.
Best buy in the Terrace, and fantastic location across the street from the park green space. Lovely 3 bedroom split level on a gardeners lot.
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Beautiful 12 yr. old 4 bedroom and games room home on a lovely private westerly exposed lot near elementary school, beach and walking trails. The main floor has vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces, maple kitchen with granite counters overlooking the family room and out to cedar deck. Wow!
Architecturally designed 2100 sq.ft. renovated home offering 2 bedrooms on the main plus a 750 sq.ft. master retreat up with 4 piece ensuite, fireplace, sitting room and 2 walk in closets. All on a 7900 Sq.ft. private lot with cedar deck and hot tub.
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT #113 - 5421 10TH AVE, CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN THE SUNDIAL TOWNHOME $375,000
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GILKINSON, Bryce Stewart
November 4, 1953 - August 3, 2010
Bryce’s family and friends are saddened by his sudden and unexpected passing on August 3rd, 2010 in his 57th year. Bryce lived his life fully with honour and purpose. He exemplified a man with a true servant’s heart. His quick wit, compassionate heart and zest for life will be missed by all who truly knew him. His legacy lives on in his family who adore him and his friends whom he valued tremendously. Bryce was born in Wingham, Ontario to Wilfred and Grace Gilkinson, younger brother to Brian. Belonging to a policeman’s family entailed many moves to various communities throughout Ontario. After high school Bryce joined the Canadian Navy for two years, returning home to attend and graduate from Brock University with Honours. In 1978 he proudly joined the RCMP and after basic training was stationed in BC at North Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey. After retirement from the RCMP in 1999, he joined ICBC’s Special Investigation Unit where he was employed at the time of his death. In addition to his career choices, Bryce had a passion for organizations that served God and his fellow man. He was also a proud and dedicated 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Master Mason in Craft Masonry, and longtime member of Tsawwassen Lodge No. 185. This past year Bryce was delighted to reconnect with his passion for motorcycles. He recently enjoyed a road trip through New York State with his brother and friends. As Bryce approached retirement there were plans for many more of these trips. Bryce was a devoted husband and father. He was extremely proud of his children and was ever present in every aspect of their daily lives. He set the standard to which we should all aspire. Bryce was predeceased by his father, Wilfred and father-in-law, Ken Horwood. He is survived by his loving wife, Stacey, his children Michael (Leslie), Stacey Noelle and Connor, as well as his beloved mother, Grace, brother Brian (Sharon), and mother-in-law Gloria Horwood. Bryce cherished all of his extended family, friends and co-workers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations In memory of Bryce be made to: The Scottish Rite Learning Centre for Children with Dyslexia, an organization that Bryce was passionately involved in. Please visit: http://www.srcf.ca - “Donating to the foundation page - Memorial Donation section.” The cheque or donation must be made out to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation and clearly marked in Memory of Bryce “for donation to the Operations of the Vancouver Children’s Learning Centre”. A Service celebrating Bryce’s life was held at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 – 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC at 11:00 am today, Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 with reception following at the church. Regalia was worn by Masonic Brethren.
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ROBERT HAIG STROUTS After a long and distinguished career in the R.C.A.F. both during the war and after WWII, Bob passed away peacefully July 31st, 2010. Born in Bounty, Saskatchewan on August 30, 1918, Bob moved to New Westminster with his father and two brothers after the death of his mother in 1936. He joined the R.C.A.F. in June, 1940 and as a Radio Navigator flew many missions overseas. After establishing the Search and Rescue bases across Canada, Bob retired in 1968. He leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife Jessie, his children Robert (Eileen), Paul, Gay (Art), Barbara (Denis), step-children Evelyn (Brian), Barbara (Darrell), Susan (Jim), Gordon (Vicki), & Harry (deceased), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of KinVillage for the wonderful care that Bob received. There will be a memorial service on August 17th, 2010 at 2 pm at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Avenue in Tsawwassen. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to KinVillage or the charity of your choice.
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Gertrude (Trudy) Lillian (nee Chandler) Born November 19, 1912 in Cromer, Manitoba, passed away July 28, 2010. Trudy loved to walk on the garden and sit by the pond. She would talk to the birds, feed the fish and sip a chilled glass of white wine. Trudy’s family descended from United Empire Loyalists of Nova Scotia. After marrying Pete(B.H.) Peterson, to whom she was married for 73 years, she moved many times; each time she towed her 3 children behind and set up their family home (once in a garage). During her life she witnessed the advent of T.V., internet, cell phones, credit cards, laptop computer and so many other thing all of which she was reluctant to use. Instead she spent her time volunteering in the community. She coordinated bazaars, rummage sales and teas at St. Stephens United Church. She was President of Kiwassa; Union College Women’s Auxiliary; John Oliver P.T.A., Charter member of Fair Haven home for Seniors; and Marpole curling club. She loved to write and tell jokes. Every night she played bridge at the Waterford and it was after a bridge game that she had a fall and ended up in the hospital. She passed away peacefully two days later. She will be missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her 3 children; Jerrold (Paula), Neil (Marisue) and Marilyn (Bruce). Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great G r a n dc h i l d re n . M e m or i a l Service will be held at the Ladner United Church 4960 48th Avenue, Ladner, 2 pm, August 27th, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Delta Hospital Foundation - 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Delta, B.C., V4K 3V6 or Ladner United Church. 'mother loved to wear purple'
Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.
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The Delta Heat Fastpitch Association is now accepting applications from experienced Rep coaches for a number of A-level teams. Please contact Linda Guenther at Iguenther@dccnet.com
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BLACK WALLET found at Diefinbaker Park after Movie Night Sun Aug 8. Call 604-948-3163
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STOCK CLEARANCE SALE From now on!
Of interest to florist shops, floral designers, house stagers and all those interested in floral arranging and decoration. Vases (all shapes and sizes), keepsakes, containers, basket and floral accessories.
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August 14, 2010 The Delta Optimist
FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Our employees make a meaningful difference in the financial well-being of our members. We stand for integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability, focus and innovation. We are creating fresh roadmaps for our members, employees, community and our future as an organization. As BC’s fifth largest credit union, we’re proud to boast that everything we do is local, including our decision making. We are powered by 450 employees and 70,000 members!
FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICERS
As a key member of the branch’s Financial Services team, your skills in building trusted relationships will contribute to the growth of the branch portfolio through the achievement of sales and revenue targets, as well as provide members with seamless banking, investment and insurance services. Your ability to identify needs and apply creative solutions does not end with our membership, but continues with the sharing of ideas to improve performance, service delivery and profitability within the branch environment. While prior experience in the financial services industry in a lending, investment and sales role is an asset, your ability to meet targets, build relationships and identify growth opportunities are essential. You have completed or are enrolled in the CFP program, and hold a Mutual Funds license. The commitment we make to our staff is paramount in ensuring our success. For all of our employees, we will offer Prospera as an outstanding place to work by engaging the collective passion, creativity and intelligence of our employees, providing a work environment that is healthy, rewarding and demonstrates a commitment to work/life balance. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity and to start making your dreams work for you, please visit our website at www.prospera.ca and submit your resume.
Visit prospera.ca/AboutUs/ Careers for details.
EMPLOYMENT Career Fairs
AEROTEK JOB FAIR Aerotek is hosting a series of job fairs in your neighborhood.
Join Us: August 11, 2 PM - 5 PM Surrey Public Library Guildford Branch August 19, 3 PM - 6 PM Langley Events Center August 24, 2 PM - 5 PM Surrey Public Library Strawberry Hill Branch September 1, 2PM - 5 PM Ladner Pioneer Library Positions are available for Engineers, Designer/Drafters, General Laborers, Skilled Trades, and more! For more information please contact Kacie at kcrooks@aerotek.com
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Career Opportunities
ATTENTION JEWELERY LOVERS. Latasia home party plan is now hiring consultants in your area. Earn up to 45% commission. Company paid hostess program. Linda at 1-877-717-6744 or latasia@rogers.com with name and contact info.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
We are seeking a Community Support Worker on a permanent basis. The person will work 35 hours every week as our Community Connector. You will assist with their physical, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs. Your manner promotes greater community interdependence and personal dignity.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
• Will have ability to work closely with families, employers & other DCLS staff. • Good knowledge of the Delta communities’ resources and services available. • Has the ability to provide support around employment. • Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats. • Practices good organizational and time management skills. • Has completed an education in Human Sciences at a degree, diploma or certificate level with twelve months practical experience or the equivalent as determined by the Society. • Unrestricted class 4 driver’s license. • Demonstrates an ability in the operation of computer software including word processing. In addition, we offer an excellent benefit package and training opportunities. Forward your resume and cover letter to:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Fax: 604-940-9683 • Email: mdanyluk@dcls.ca Only those qualified will be contacted
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Farm Workers
General Farm Labour SunSelect Vegetable Farm req’s FT exp’d. steady hard working Labourers available for all shifts, all days, average 40+ hrs/wk., willing to work at various locations Aldergrove & Delta. Duties incl. planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, grading, clean-up of vegetable crops. $9.15 - $9.65/hr. Fax resume 604-607-7656
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General Employment
Busy retail seafood store seeking ambitious experienced fulltime employee. Must be available weekends. Please bring resume to Superior Fish, Ladner. No phone calls. JACK’S TV Delivery & Install. F/T Good benefit pkg. Training prov. Bill@jackstv.ca 604-943-3623.
Loblaws Inc. is seeking experienced Owner Operators in British Columbia and Alberta. This contract will mainly involve hauling between Vancouver and Calgary. Loblaws Inc. is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector employers in Canada. With more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast, Loblaw and its franchisees employ over 138,000 full-time and part-time employees. What we are offering: ● Competitive per mile compensation ● Pull company-owned trailers ● High mileage dedicated runs ● Reefer Work ● Canadian only runs between Vancouver and Calgary ● Fuel cards provided ● 1 way and switch runs available Your qualifications should include: ● Clean drivers abstract ● You must be Incorporated ● Minimum of 2 years experience as an Owner Operator ● Minimum of 2 years experience of Reefer Operations ● Tractor must have a current safety inspection and be in good condition and cosmetically appealing ● Tractor must weigh less than 19,500 lbs with driver and gear on board and the fuel tanks half full To: Transport Manager By Mail: 101 Weston Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 2T4 Fax: 204-786-5189 Email: eds1914@westfair.ca Thank you for your interest, however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LABORATORY ASSISTANT Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions for the graveyard shift (11pm - 7am) in its Vancouver facility. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $13 (combination of base wage, graveyard shift premium and daily production bonus). Detail descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:
www.acmelab.com
Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.
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ABC COUNTRY RESTAURANT
Host/Servers Dayshifts available, Flexible Schedule. Apply in person weekdays 5124 - 48th Ave, Ladner or online at abcladnerstore@telus.net
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PC TECHNICIAN needed for local company. Must have great people skills, strong knowledge of PC hardware & software, including Windows 7. Please email resume & salary expectations to Attn: Mary mdrab@redzone.ca
Tsawwassen Quay Hiring P/T Baristas Come join a great team in a fun environment! tsa@saltspringcoffee.com
Busy South Delta restaurant needs experienced f/t or p/t Servers and Cooks with long term commitment. Please call 778-240-7789 or 778-434-1238.
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Medical/Dental
Medical Office Trainees Needed
Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available
Drivers
OWNER OPERATORS
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People who value people
At Prospera, you’ll also look forward to Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and Thursdays...
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EDUCATION
Delta Community Living Society
Look forward to Mondays.
1-888-748-4126
MOA for busy Home Care company. Solid computer skills and experience with medical records & billing req’d. Mandarin/ Cantonese speaking an asset. Fax resume to 604-273-6774 or email: mainsleep@shaw.ca
Pharmacy Tech Trainees Needed
ROOFERS
F/T Employment Good Benefit Package Call Daryl: 604-433-4322 or Fax: 604-433-9741
TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.
Retail Pharmacies & Hospitals need trained Techs & Assistants. No Exerience? Need Training? Training & Job Placement available 1-888-748-4130
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Teachers/ Instructors
Trades/Technical
Cement Pump Operator (Boom Pump)
Permanent Position • Salary is $30.31 hourly, full time. Salary and benefits per collective agreement. • Must have 2-3 years experience. • Work throughout Lower Mainland
Gastaldo Concrete Ltd.
482 Fraserview Place, Delta (Annacis Island) Apply by Phone (604) 525-3636 or by Fax 604 525 3637
Education
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL
Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.
FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Richmond: Aug 7 or 29 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van. Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice
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604-272-7213
MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL
entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Sept 13th-Oct 2nd. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca
Personal Trainer Certification
Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy
Delta EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM Free 1, 2 and 1/2 day employment workshops including:
✔ Resumes, calling cards, cover letters ✔ Interview and communication skills ✔ Learn how to apply on-line or by email ✔ Continued support after completion For more information: 604-946-6926 DESP@deltasd.bc.ca
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
www.trainingforjobs.com • Office Administration Diploma • Computerized Accounting Software • Payroll Specialist • Microsoft Office Specialist
Flexible Scheduling, Start Monday! E/I Supported Training. 3 Campuses to Serve you Better. Skytrain Accessible.
Enrol today! 604-248-1242
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Monday-Friday 9–5 closed for lunch 12–1 2-1359 56th St., Tsawwassen next to Starbucks 604.948.1911 youthworks@bgccs.bc.ca “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement”
F/T ECE Assistant Manager & F/T or P/T Licenced ECE for daycare in Ladner. Benefits package. Email info@creativespaces.ca
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MARKETPLACE 2075
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Appliances
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SYSTEMS INC.
We sell & service all hot & cold pressure washers 604.434.2188 upsi.ca #11 - 5850 Byrne Rd. Burnaby
LIKE NEW!
Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150
604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available
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Food Products
CHUNG’S FRESH Ocean and Fraser Sockeye. 604-946-8091604-780-7840
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For Sale Miscellaneous
HOT TUB Beachcomber 350, 2 yrs old, hardly used, $3800. 604-943-9955 - 604-818-1622 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca
Don’t Miss THIS! TREADMILL EXC cond. $400, white fridge, 3 yrs old, $290, 2 tier oak desk $75; corner desk $75; all obo 604-836-4075
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Furniture
5 PCE Spanish bedroom suite, $700 obo. 604-943-5063 BROYHILL WALNUT: 9 pce dining room set $800, 6 pce Bedroom set $700. 604-943-0344
SMALL WHITE computer desk w 2 drawers; $50obo, Small boardroom tbl; $50obo 604-727-8863
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Garage Sale
Ladner DEMO SALE Sat & Sun, Aug 14 & 15 9am - 5pm 5223 Westminster Ave Kitchen cabinets, gas range/ stove, windows, doors, carpet, shed, bathtub & much more
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Lumber/Building Supplies
FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing. Some models discounted to halfprice to clear. CALL FOR FREE B R O CH U R E A N D Q U O TE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
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Musical Instruments
DRUM KIT, 5 pce with crash & hihat cymbols + 12’’ & 8’’ splash cymbols $350. 604-943-9389
Childcare Available
Bright Eyes Academy
BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 KING BED FRAME (sleep country). Original receipt incls. Used 3 months. $80. 604-309-2889
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Child Care Centres
Programs for ages 0 - 12 Visit our website:
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COMFY COUCH Licenced Daycare Has space available for 1-5 year olds. ECE exp’d Caregiver Call Hayley 604-940-8320
EXP’D CHILDCARE provider has full time spot avail immed, Central Ladner. Call 604-946-6454
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Dogs
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Shihtzu-Poodle X Shihtzu-Poodle X X Maltese-Pekingese Maltese-Pekingese X M/F Pomeranian Registered, Yorkie-Poo Yorkie-Poo
$275 $275 $275 $275 $395 $395 $395
ENGLISH MASTIFF huge p/b pups. Rare, apricot/ fawn. Shots, vet ✔, F-$900; M-$1100. Ready now. 604-769-1234
MINI GOLDEN Doodle Puppies, Family raised, ready to go early Sept, dew claws, first shots and deworming done $1,000.00 Phone: 604- 533-2139
FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957
Plants & Trees
PIT BULL Puppies. UKC reg. Great bloodlines. 604-240-1647. www.heavylinepitbulls.com GOLDEN DOODLES, Avail Sep 10, $1250. 778-737-0146. www.foxycharliepuppies.com
PITBULL PUPS, Males & females. Black, black & white, brindle. $550. 604-819-6006 info JACK RUSSELL pups smooth, stubby, 1 shots, dewormed, bl/w br/w, $450. 604-701-1587
CACTUS, 8FT, indoor cactus plant. needs lots of light. $200. For pics.. Call 604-946-0039 or email sanbep@hotmail.com
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Cats
PVR, DELTA Cable, paid $500 sell f or $250, exc cond. 604-842-6654
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For Carpet, Upholstery, Mattress. Why live with urine odor? Guaranteed! 604-536-7627 www.Emerald.ChemDry.ca
The Delta Optimist has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun 12-6
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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com
APSO/ POODLE X, 6 mo F, Chihuahua/Yorkie X, 1 yr M, need good homes $350 604-847-3042
3 KITTENS. 8 wks old. Free to a good home. 604-562-5859
BEAUTIFUL KITTENS $40 email for pics at agent362636@hotmail.com or 604-392-6898
Pet Services
778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 JAPANESE CHIN, female dog, 2 years old. Friendly and good with children. $500. 778-881-5854
TEACUPS POM PUPS, 1 Red & 1 Blk Males, fluffy, ckc, vet ✔, P/B, $900 obo. 604-590-2423
KUVASZ - Livestock Guardian pups for farm/acrage. Bear tested family pets $500. 250 355 2455
YORKI POO spayed fem 15 mths old. Shots,, microchiped. Paid $875, sell for $600. 604-582-0487
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UPRIGHT PIANO, + seat Robler & Campbell, recently tuned. Exc cond. $500 obo. 604-940-9709
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Dogs
Puppy Paradise
CREATION STATION DAYCARE Licensed Group Daycare & School Age has spaces avail. for ages 30 mos. - 10 yrs.
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Dogs
Feed & Hay
Triple Five Trucking KILN DRIED Hemlock, Fir, Spruce Sawdust & Shavings
534-5544 290-8405 CHINESE SHAR-PEI purebred pups. Vet checked. 13 weeks old. Smooth coat. Red, lilac, & fawn. $600/each. Call 604-888-1116
Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com
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3540 MASTIFF - Father p/b English Mastiff, 230 lbs, fawn w/black mask, Mom is Neapolitan Mastiff/ American Bulldog 130lbs, beige brindle, 6 males, 5 females, 4 looks like dad, other 6 are black brindle, ultimate family dog & good guard dogs, $1000, Chwk, 1-604-794-5579 or 701-2504
Pet Services
WANTED - RESPONSIBLE DOG WALKER req’d 12th & English Bluff, Tsaw 604-943-5758
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Aries March 21 - April 19: Your month of joy continues! Problems might not be solved, but they ebb. You might need to make a choice regarding a relationship, a relocation, or an opportunity Monday, Friday/Saturday. Hint: doing what you want, opting for expansion or under standing, for cheerfulness, for legal, publishing, international or educational “growth” is luckier than seeking to further your ambitions through a relationship. But start no new projects before Sept. 12. (Others might be skeptical toward you for the next two years if you show “naked ambition.” You might marry into another generation.)
Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new before Sept. 12. Instead, apply yourself to ongoing projects, and protect these from supply disruptions, secondguessing, delays and mistakes. Your home life is very active now through early September – if not on the outside, then emotionally. A real estate deal could involve your career or prestige ambitions – but don’t start a new one: keep with what’s begun. A “long lost” acquaintance might get in touch – good, not spectacular. Sunday/Monday are romantic. Work succeeds Tuesday/Wednesday. Relationships turn volatile Thursday/Friday: a structural change is “destined.”
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Before Sept. 12, start no new projects, especially in legal, governmental, administrative, manufacturing, tax, charitable, spiritual, educational, far travel, publishing or similar areas. Your romantic, social and personal magnetism is at a great peak – take advantage, don’t stay home! However, since nothing new will work, focus (until Sept. 12) on people you’ve already met. If you’re after love, stand before old flames, or present company. This week, your own sober outlook might subtly clash with kids, home, realty objectives – a partnership needs hope, assurance: give it!
Taurus April 20-May 20: Start no new projects before Sept. 12. Slowdowns, indecision, secondguessing, missed appointments and supply disruptions could “populate” the weeks ahead. An old flame might return soon – if after Aug. 21, it could lead to strong romance! If that happens, you will need to dec ide whether this relationship has a long-term future. Many half-hidden, slowly evolving forces and “subconscious wrestling matches” exist here. But it could be exceptional! Early week demands a choice between chores/duties. Financial luck high Tuesday/ Wednesday. Love fights work, Thursday onward.
Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Defer new starts, projects, relationships until Sept. 12. Those begun now will meet indecision, delay and, ultimately, lack of heart – especially in monetary regions. Focus on what’s already started – and money (etc.) from the past. August is a fine time to revisit old haunts, friends – pleasure is certain, flirtation and a bit of heartquickening quite possible, too! A trip might interfere with your work demands: if so, you choose. Sunday/ Monday emphasize home, kids and a casual vs. profound choice (in relationships,law,intellect,travel). Romance, creative flows, Tuesday/Wednesday!
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start nothing new before Sept. 12, especially in social, investment, financial and organizational zones. These areas might yield fruits from the past – be aware, ready to pluck them. (E.g., someone from an old social circle might call; or a past investment you couldn’t capture returns. Jump in, if you know it’s good.) A secret love could attract you August or early September. You might be wiser to wait until Sept. 9 onward, when your magnetism will soar! Vexations in communications/travel signal the need for a whole new system/vehicle, etc. – after Sept. 12.
Gemini May 21-June 20: Start nothing new, relationships nor projects, before Sept. 12. Delays, indecision, second-guessing and “no shows” increase. A former domestic matter, a prodigal child, a real estate idea/urge/project might return. This could be good, but be cautious: over the few months ahead, someone might oppose you in these areas. (This could take the form of unpredictable action by a cooperator or partner.) You’ve entered romantic territory. Early week, you face a choice between romance and friendship, or between being creative or social. Late week, DO NOT gamble with finances or sex!
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Finish, advance ongoing projects. Refrain from starting anything new. A slowdown starts next week, lasting to Sept. 12. Sunday/ Monday could solidify a source of income,and/or bring a durable set of ideas, a practical “life philosophy” that helps you go forward steadily. Instability also lurks, if you allow pleasure or romantic notions to steer you away from duties or practical goals. Contemplate the different paths of earnings versus investments. You might make a choice between these now to mid2011. Rest, contemplate to Tuesday. Money’s good Friday/Saturday. A good week!
Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Defer new starts until Sept. 12 onward – especially in relationships, career, VIP relations, litigation, negotiation, relocation and dealings with the public. (E.g., don’t start a public relations campaign, lawsuit, love affair, etc.) You might profit from reprising the past in these – e.g., contacting a former employer in your career search. Your social life hums along, and love could be real, “light” and non-suffocating. (Love’s laughter can be far healthier than love’s extremities.) You impress others Tuesday/Wednesday! All week, revise hopes to meet money realities.
Homecare Available
BLUE HERON
SPECIAL • Cedar Shavings
LAB PUPPIES 5 tan, 2 black, shots, dew claws, paper trained, family raised. $600, Ready Aug 12. 604-807-1765
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Home Support Respite, Companion, Light Housekeeping. Local & Insured. Free Consultation. Affordable rates! Jen Davies, RCA 604-948-9015
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Metaphysical
LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca
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August 15 - 21
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Don’t launch new projects or relationships before Sept. 12. Reprise past ventures, or continue with ongoing ones – protect the latter from misunderstandings, delays, missed appointments, etc. An old flame (the love was gentle, proper) might reappear in the weeks ahead. If you’re unattached, “re-engaging” probably couldn’t hurt! (He/she is ready to “go forth” sexually.) All week, your status, prestige, relations with higherups come under review. (It could be your review!) Deep changes are in store. Be aware that finance (and sex) has a “fooling glitter” right now. Caution. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Don’t start new projects or relationships before Sept. 12. Especially avoid new financial,mutual or partnership ventures.Deep desires, urges and insights well up from the past – a past sexual or financial interest might return also. Nothing wrong with these, but examine the financial before proceeding. Your legal, intellectual, love, cultural, educational and far-travel spheres grow increasingly active – and beneficial. This week presents a rare chance to seal a deal (NOT a new one!) in any of these areas – including love! Wishes can come true midweek – be diplomatic, reasonable. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: An “ex” might reappear in the next several weeks – or a relocation opportunity, a deal that was never quite cemented, an opportunity to place yourself in front of the public; if you’re unlucky, even a lawsuit. You’re working hard, so have less time for these “opportunities” – therefore, jump fast, carpe diem. Your financial and sexual urges are active and rising, but neither fits easily with your “wisest future,” so do some deep pondering – remember, you’re exiting a decade of hard work, entering one of enjoyment. Be ambitious mid-week. Decide between quick money, and big. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
Financial Services
5035 4600
Vacation Spots
CULTUS LAKE − Lindell Beach 2 BR, kitch, pool/jacuzzi, bbq, golf, etc. $800/wk. 604-534-6714 www.mycultuslake.com
Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.
Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca
5015
Business Opportunity
#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com
Shedding light on community issues
NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?
You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629
http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com
5060
Legal Services
#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com
RENTALS 6505
Agents
NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca
Real Estate Services
6005
★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598
6007
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848
6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-04
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
uSELLaHOME.com
$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford Reduced 1800sf 4br 2ba w/suite, quiet cul-de-sac $339K 859-4048 id5174 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Delta Sunshine Hills immaculate 2414sf 5br home, suite, pool, $549K 502-7541 id5201 Maple Falls Wa rec ppty 40’ 5th wheel 2br 1.5ba 3200sf lot $45,900 604-534-9307 id5190 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission, Hatzic Lake gated waterfront lot w/27’ 5th wheel $144,900 820-4457 id5195 Sry Open House Sat 12-4, #104 6363-121st Boundary Park updated 1064sf 2br 2ba condo, hot tub $277,900 597-8724 id5191 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $499,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Vanc S. Granville 590sf 1br condo, top fl, insuite laundry, view $335K 946-2689 id5199
6508
❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏
Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk !
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
I BUY HOUSES FAST Any location. Any condition. Call Raynah, 778-960-0265
Apt/Condos
1 BR + balcony, central Ladner, ns, np, coin wd, avail Sept 1, $780, 604-538-3777 2 BR 1 bath apt in Ladner centre near shopping. Clean, new paint, & lam flrs. Kitchen w/ fridge & stove, shared w/d. Lrg covered deck. Avail Sept 1, $825/mth w/ 1 prkg spot. NO smoking NO pets. Call 604-767-7301 LADNER 1bdrm $750 incl, 3 bdrm $1040, incl., heat, h/w, prkg. Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. Calls between 9am6pm only. 604-940-8726 QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail now/ Sept 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, no pets 778-316-3401 TSAW. 1 BR, all appls, FP, inste wd, np, no BBQ, nr all ammens. Suitable adults. 604-943-6163
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-08
Coquitlam
ATTN: BUILDERS $645K 1421 SMITH AVE. COQ Close to Como Lake 2500 SF, 63’ x 125’ Flat Lot Call Chris ★ 604-307-0123
6020-34
Surrey
1/3 ACRE, 2,400 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 baths, new bsmt suite, garage, $389,000 or highest bidder. Cloverdale/Clayton. Open House: Sunday, 1 - 3 pm, 604-678-2937
EXCLUSIVE 'Panorama Ridge'. 4 BR (2000 sf) on acreage + 1,500 sq ft detached workshop. $749,000. Johan, 604-626-7615.
Burnaby
SAT Aug 14, 2-4, Quick Sale! Reno’d 1 BR with view, rentals ok, wlk to L’heed Skytrn, $229K, Mala, Sutton, 604-710-9030
Apartments & Condos
(604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663
6020-38
Vancouver East Side
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
★ WE BUY HOUSES ★ Older home? Damaged home? Needs repairs? Quick Cash! Call us First! 604-657-9422 * WE BUY HOUSES * Older House! Damaged House! Pretty House! Divorcing! Moving! Mortgage too high! Too much debt! Quick Cash! Convenient! Private! ( 604 ) 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com
To advertise call
604-630-3300
6508
Apt/Condos
CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!
TSAWWASSEN
Tsawwassen Terrace
Are you looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom suite in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666
Kelly Court
1 bedroom suite available Sept 1st in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt to view please call 604-782-4326
Shawnigan
1 and 2 bedroom suites available in clean and quiet building. Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002
Kerry Court
1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt to view please call 604-943-1487
Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor
Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111
LADNER Del Rio
1 bedroom suite available September 1st in quiet well maintained building. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and h/w. To make an appt to view please call 604-946-9268
Harbourside
Affordable bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more information please call 604-946-9268
Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required VAN, Knight/Kingsway area, 4 BR, 50’x130’ lot, can build, save hst on land, best offer over $700K, FSBO, 604-835-5601
6030
Lots & Acreage
WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/ BACH SUITE, central Ladner, close to Safeway & Bus, fridge, stove, garburator, wd, fp, $625 ns, no pets, Sept 1, 604-940-0255
DELTA WEST
N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No HST. $325,888. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711
6508
Apt/Condos
6565
Office/Retail Rent
FOR LEASE
TSAWWASSEN , View Crescent. 2 BR, 2 baths, top flr corner, u/g prkg, enste w/d, $1550. Immed. 604-505-8467, sloo@shaw.ca
REAL ESTATE 6002
August 14, 2010 The Delta Optimist
4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.
CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL (2) 2 BDRM’s Available Sept. 1 & Oct. 1, $995. incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733
6540
Houses - Rent
3 BR 1 Bath, w/d, d/w, lrg garden w/ fenced yrd, $1900, ns, pets neg, avail Aug 15 604-313-0530 3 BR HOUSE, 1 1/2 BATH, $1500/month, Fenced yard, N. Delta, Avail Sept. 15, Call for application 604-623-4102
4 BR rancher, 2.5 bath, 2 fp, pool, Tsaw, Sep 1, ns, np, long/short term, $2400, 604-943-8041 4/5 br rancher, Tsaw, 2.5 bath, sunny yard, fp, all appls, $2100, pet ok, Immed 604-948-1966 6 BR (5 up 1 down), family rm, wet bar, granite, all appls. Ladner, $2290, can sell! 604-231-0475 CENTRAL LADNER 6 yr old, 2400 sf. home, 3 br+ 3rd flr loft, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen w/family room, dbl garage, enclosed patio with natural gas outlets. Close to schools. $2200mth/+utils. 604-946-1244 HERITAGE STYLE 4 bdrm 3 bath 1-yr-old 2660 sq ft. Lge great rm, living/dining rm, kitch - steel & granite, hrdwd, in-flr heat, gas f/p, master w/ walk-in. Dbl garage. Walk to school / village / shops. NS, NP. 604-948-9616 or 604-618-3658. $2500. Sept 1. LADNER 3 BR house on farm, 4635 88th St, 2 baths, pets ok, w/d, Avail Now, 778-233-8702
Office Space 621 sqft avail June 1st . 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. 2nd, elevator & sec indoor prkng, Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563
6570
Out Of Town
CULTUS LAKE. Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn’d 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-25
Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta
PARTIALLY FURN, sep bldg in shrd house, acreage, E. Ladner, priv, quiet, $575, 604-940-4595
ROOM AVAIL in comfortable Tsawwassen home. Suits mature, prof person or student. $550/mo (includes delicious meals). Call 604-943-6130 or 603-7210
6600
Storage
RIDEK STORAGE
1473 GULF RD, Pt Roberts Washington state - just across the border south of Tsaw. Exterior & mini storage avail. Boats, RVs and more starting at $20/month. 360-945-5242
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BDRM, garden lvl, Tsaw. full bath, own heat, 5 appls, priv. entr, very clean & bright, n/s, Sept 1, $820 incl utils. refs. 604-943-3931
STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
6565
Office/Retail Rent
Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in Oliva ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square 1658 Sq ft of Office/Commercial Space for Lease - Small office space available 291 sq ft on ground floor. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203
1 BR, bright bsmt ste, Tsaw, nr amen, incl all util, cable/i-net, nice yd, np ns $775. 778-999-7450
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BR bsmt suite, nr bus stop, school, Port Guichon area. $700 pet ok, n/s, 604-946-3032 1 BR Suite Ladner $800 shared w/d sep. entr. F/P W/I prkg. 1 Mature prof. avail. immed. N/S, N/P. 604-940-1787 2 BR bsmt suite, Ladner, updated d/w, insuite laundry $950 incl hydro, cable, ns np 604-763-4925
2 BR, Ladner, grn lev priv ent, own w/d, storage, small friendly pet neg. $900 incl utils. avail now, n/s, suits adults. 604-940-087
2 BR, Ladner, grn lev priv ent, own w/d, storage, small friendly pet neg. $900 incl utils. avail now, n/s, suits adults. 604-940-0870 2 BR lrg lower lvl, own wd, incl utils, non smoking, non party house, $1175. 604-943-0132 2 BR + stor, 1400 sq ft grnd lev ent, lrg yard, gas f/p, hi ceiling, w/d, cable/net, np ns, $1150+ut, av now, Tsaw 604-782-0598 3 BR upper, Ladner, 5 appls, gas fp, laminate flrs, lrg patio, n/s $1200+1/2util Sept 604-946-2373 AVAIL SEPT 1 - 2 BR ste, Ladner, w/d neg. d/w, n/s, n/p, $1000 + 1/3 utils. 604-940-0167 TSAW 1BR + den grd lvl ste, f/p,own ldry,lots of storage,sunny yard,n/s,n/p $900/mo + 1/3 util 604 307-7106 TSAW- 3BR, upper, 1 1/2 bath., Mt. Baker/Southlands view, lrg sunroom/deck, nr schools, shops. $1600 Last wk. Aug. 604-943-8998 * 604-250-4409.
6605
LADNER 4 BR, 2 bath, all appl, 2 fp, deck, 1800sf, n/s, n/p. Avail Oct. 1st $1800. 604-943-9640 LARGE 2-LEVEL House. 3 BR., 3 bathroom. Spacious living and family rooms with 2 fp private backyard. Steps to park and playing fields at Winskill. Great loc., one blk to shopping, transit, South Park School and high school. Available Oct 1,1-year lease pref, No smoking No pets. Must provide references. Please contact Blair at 604-649-6101
6602
A45
Townhouses Rent
3 BR 2 1/2 bath private yard quiet complex across from school great family home! $1900 avail Sept 604-940-3333
SHEPHERD DRIVE, RICHMOND
3 BR, 2 bath townhouse, 1515 sq. ft. 3 levels near Shell and Alderbridge. Rent is $1,250 per month. Utilities are extra, hydro and gas. Must be a family and must have income in the range of $3750-$5500. Application, references and proof of income is required. Security deposit of ½ month’s rent is required. Small pets are accepted with an additional security deposit of ½ months rent.
If you qualify and are interested in viewing, please call 604-451-6082
EVERGREEN DOWNS 4600 Evergreen Lane, Ladner
2 BR apartment, $835/mo includes hot water and one parking stall. Electricity, phone, cable is extra. Elevator in building and coin laundry. We are family housing so cannot rent a 2 bedroom to a couple or a single person. Income guidelines are a range of $2850 to $4600 gross per month to qualify. We have no subsidies available at this time. Application, references, proof of income are required. Security deposit for unit is 1/2 month’s rent. We do accept small dogs and pets with an additional 1/2 month’s rent as security deposit.
If you are interested, and meet our guidelines and would like to view, please call 604-451-6082
Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area! Follow the garage sale trail in
The Delta Optimist Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad
Summer Garage Sales
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AUTOMOTIVE HOME SERVICES Services & Repairs
9150
9110
Collectibles & Classics
1986 FORD MUSTANG LX Convertible, Original owner, red with new white top, GT wheels, perfect, $5200. 604-809-6919
9125
Domestic
1991 CHRYSLER LeBaron convertible, immac except for roof, $1995 firm, Ladner, 604-952-0926 leave msg.
STEVE FALCOS - Licenced Auto Mechanic. Fair rates & honest. 604-218-7079
Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
9155
8055
Cleaning
A.S.B.A ENTERPRISE Comm/ Res, Free Est, $20/hr incls supplies, Insured, 604-723-0162
1992 TOYOTA Landcruiser Prado, 4x4, 194K km, right hand drive, diesel, very clean, new tires/shocks/glow-plugs, roof rack & trailer hitch, full service history, seats 7, $10,000, Nick Jones 778-996-0568
★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services! Excellent attention to detail! Ladner owned & operated. Call us today at 604-908-5078
CLEANING +
1999 HONDA CRV EX, auto, local 1 owner, honda serviced,no claims 137 k, $9750 604-328-0816 2006 TOYOTA Sienna, mint, auto, a/c, p/w, p/s, 1 owner, 43,700k, $18,995. 604-924-1473
Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system. Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!
★778-888-9115★
Your Local Ladner Resident
1991 MERCEDES 500SL convert turquoise, hardtop, auto, good cond, $11,000 604-726-4258 1993 NISSAN 240SX limited ed. SE convertible, Skyline seats & rims, blk/blk, aircared, 186 K, $4200 obo. 604-600-2030
604-996-5464(KING)
9130
1999 JAGUAR VDP, 109 K, gold (taupe), heated seats, all pwr, etc $11,700 obo 604-926-4127
Parts & Accessories
JEEP OWNERS, PARTS, ACCESSORIES for Jeeps 1942 to 2010. Huge Stock, Lower Prices, Fast Shipping. Gemini Sales, Burnaby, BC - 604) 294-2623 (604) 532-9528. Shop Online www.gemini-sales.com
9145
Scrap Car Removal
Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem
2 HOUR
FOR A SPARKLING CLEAN HOME at reasonable rates, Pls call Carol 778-434-2127 (Tsaw)
8058
Computer Services
2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $12,500. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128 2011 VESPA LX 50, Dragon Red, 4-stroke/4-valve – brand new, only 7 kms - $3500 604-720-2321 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738
Vans
1996 DODGE Grand Caravan SE, $3500, 7 seats, 222K Kms, Good Condition, Great Work Van, p/s, p/w, good tires, new muffler/ exhaust, Air Care 2011, contact Ron @ 604-837-9335
9522
Motorhomes/RVs
Service From Call
makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market. Guaranteed Virus Removal.
Call 778-882-4128
VW
EUROVAN
CV
$18,900 obo 604-763-8260
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
2003 FORD Pleasure Way, self contained, suit couple, low kms, clean, $43,000, 604-943-9749
THE SCRAPPER
#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.
8087
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
8090
Fencing/Gates
Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158 West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458
8125
Gutters
EDGEMONT GUTTERS
• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning
PRP GUTTER CLEANING & GUTTER REPAIRS. Free estimates 604-764-0399
8130
Handyperson
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CERT. COMPUTER & net coach for small bus., moms & seniors. Provide lessons, maint. & trouble shooting. Miriam 778-888-3499
8060
Concrete
Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited
SINCE 1997
HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring Renovations, Sheds, Contracting & more Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed Senior Discounts Call Phil 604-307-6840
Cell:604-220-3145 pgr 844-0176
Too much to do, not enough time? ... I can help!
Driveways, Sidewalks, Stairs, Floors, Forming, Landscaping, Any Reno’s, 778-881-0961
(WCB Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468
Westfalia, white 5 spd, slps 4. Immac
Accelerate your car buying
604-878-5232
GENERAL Masonry Specializes brick, block, stone, exposed concrete.Call Joe/Enzio 594-1960
8075
Drywall
• Lawn maintenance • Window cleaning Designs • Prunning • • Gutter •cleaning • Lawns • Fences • Decks • • Pressure washing • Stone/Masonary • • Pruning and Hedging • Rubbish Call Hans JOHNremoval 604-943-4546
NEED A HAND?
• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre
604-649-0502 (cell)
HANDYMAN RON Renovations, repairs, tile, drywall, painting, 20yrs exp. 604-946-1705
604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC
*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925
Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267
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Moving & Storage
Need Space? We Have It!
MINI & MOBILE STORAGE Commercial
Personal
Lawn & Garden
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- reduce your costly commercial square footage/ reclaim your garage & yard increase your profit by storing offsite at move that huge boat or RV reduced rates renovating 24/7 Secure store those precious keepsakes
2 locations: LADNER
Gated Access Reasonable Rates!
POINT ROBERTS
604-946-0020 360-945-MINI (6464)
Custom Decking & Fencing Flagstone & Paver Patios Landscaping Hedging & Pruning Painting Home & Garden Renovations
604-948-5296 •Lawn Care •Hedging •Pruning •Clean-up •Rubbish Removal •Power Raking •Aerating •Power Washing
604-209-8640 PAUL WEATHERBY Property Maintenance • • • • • • •
Lawn Care & Maintenance Pruning and Hedging Full Yard Cleanups Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal Fencing & Repairs
604 •240 •2194 604 •943 •2401
S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
“Summer Clean-Up” Reel Type Lawnmowing Power Raking • Weeding Moss Control • Fertilizer Trimming • Pruning Professional Maintenance • FREE ESTIMATES •
604-946-1348 or cell: 604-710-1348
DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403
2H
8160
S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING
SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
Above The Rest. Hedging, pruning, lawn care, owned locally, Call Clayton 604-314-8273
8185
8160
• typesetting & design · computer graphics • prepress services
Dave: 604-940-1125
1992
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943
Landscaping
604-657-7957
INE SOLUT SIDELINE SOLUTIONS Graphics & Design
Placing, finishing, Specializing in stamped concrete, overlays, acid staining, counter tops, faux rock, (Waterfall and ponds)
(604) 209-2026
$120 Min. FOR COMPLETE
Lic. #26765 • South Delta based
8155
www.evansonelectric.com
Sandy 604-374-6634
Family Owned & Operated
*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL
Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos
604-244-9446
Delta PC Service & Consulting
9173 NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM
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VANSON LECTRIC
Established 1963
MOBILE Metric Motorcycle Mechanic, Located in Delta, we offer p/up & del, 604 340-7055
9135
EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376
LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255
Call KoolAir King
Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes
604-943-3565 ★ Any size Home Townhouse or Business ★ Moving in or out. ★ Don’t hesitate..call today.
2003 BUICK Century Gold Custom, Like new, all new head gaskets, NO acc. $5,998 obo. 604-568-4345
Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?
•Meticulous residential cleaning •General housekeeping duties •Light gardening services Excellent references – $20/hr For further information call:
Cleo’s Friendly Cleaning Services.
Sports & Imports
9160
2004 CROWN Victoria, white, 4 dr, 88,500 kms, Aircare exempt, $2,450 obo. Call 604-910-2891.
Electrical
CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445
Mature, local professional available for
1997 OLDS Cutlass, 186K 1-owner, no accidents, new tires, $2100. 604-274-7000
8080
For anything Yard Related!
WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS “Give us a Call!”
604-946-7308
Lawn & Garden
PENNEY LANDSCAPING Lawn maintenance - hedge trimming - landscape construction clean-up. Locally owned & operated. Free est. Dan 604-417-2011
8180
Home Services
BE COOL!
AAA
PRECISION PAINTING
• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters
QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.
Talk to Someone You Trust.
778.881.6096
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING
Cascadia Painting
Angela Wells
CASCADIA PAINTING Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured
604-943-4024
CONFIDENT 604-278-5542 ext 213
24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)
8185
Moving & Storage
PAINTING LTD.
Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB
Jean-Guy Bottin
B&Y MOVING
Cell 604.626.1975
• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efficient & Reliable
Interior/Exterior Specialist
Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~
604-708-8850
D&M PAINTING Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate
604-724-3832 POPEYE’S MOVING Surrey 604-626-6651 Vancouver 604-377-2503
www.popeyesmovingbc.com TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931
TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
BEST IN CLASS Painting Outside Specialist
All your Lawn Needs Mowinghedging - seasonal clean up & power washing. 604-209-8640
Painting/ Wallpaper
8195
Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.
Mark 778-323-1045
FAIRWAY PAINTING
Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates
7291234 OGOPOGO PAINTING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS
Since 1998
WCB, Insured Professional, Residential/Commercial Les Stirling 604-514-2636
PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs!
Richard Ryan
604-946-4889 604-649-4930
Member: Better Business Bureau
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Call ThE Experts HANDYMAN SERVICES
Bermuda John Honest & Dependable No Job too Small
604.948.3199 778.688.1950
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Fabulous Roofing Showroom The Company Homeowners Trust. The Roofing Store • 604-421-8088 ROOFING
Lawn Cutting Weeding Power Washing Trash Removal Dump Runs Deliveries Pick-Ups
TREE SERVICE
The Roofing Store
Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. is a family owned and operated business serving the lower mainland for the last 40 years. We are specialists in cedar shake re-roofing and we also do cedar conversions to fiberglass laminate shingles. We use high quality products such as Malarkey and CertainTeed. All of our roofs come with warranties which are fully transferrable.
2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm Sat 8am-1pm www.roofingstore.ca
TREE SERVICE
Call us today @ 604-946-4333
Dale McLean, Certified Arborist
Royalwood Tree Care
for a free estimate. Call us before you sign on the dotted line and see how much money we can save you.
McLean Tree and Hedge - Arborist reports for Development Applications - Tree pruning and removal - Hedge renovation and trimming - Danger tree- Certified Tree Risk Assessor
“Trim your trees, cut your costs”
Tree Removal Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming
• Liability Insurance • WCB • BBB
Tel: 604-943-8775 Cell: 778-232-1888
DON’T BUY a Roof!
All Weather Products
Visit our showroom first to discover great deals, smarter choices, huge selection, and roofing that makes your home look better!
www.samrabrosroofing.com
H: 604-943-0084
Stump Grinding Fully Insured ISA Member
C: 604-916-6187
To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300
HOME SERVICES Painting/ Wallpaper
Best In Class Painting - outside specialist. low rates, refs avail, 100% guar. Mark 778-323-1045 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, yard clean up - Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255
8205
Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
Plumbing
RED SEAL
Drainage & Plumbing Inc.
SPACE
Plumbing, Drainage, BOOKING Repairs & Installation For:TOBIAS & LAIRD, EXCAVATION INC. Main sewer lines, water lines, Rep: LAAdams camera inspections, plugged drains, 1260076 hotAd#: water tanks and drain tiles. PULL IF available SPACE 24/7 Emergency Sat/Sun/Holidays NOT AVAILABLE Licensed, Insured, Bonded
604-618-4988
10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005
PLUMBERS
8225
Power Washing
BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING • Exterior house cleaning • Pressure Washing • Gutters
Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639 Pressure Washing
Exterior House Cleaning Driveways, Painting & Sealing A name you can trust Don’t wait. Call Ian Ferguson
Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
AL’S CERAMIC TILE
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelling Bathroom & Shower Repairs 20 years experience Free estimates
604-781-7695
BATHS * KITCHENS * SUITES & MORE
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 ACE OF TRADES: Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918
8250
Roofing
8250
Roofing
15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~
Gary, 604-897-3614
JJ Roofing • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof
10% lower than any other written estimate SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured
604-726-6345 MAC ROOFING INC.
Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp
•Homes •Strata •Installations •Repairs •24 Hour Emergency Service Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections
8335
Window Cleaning
Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043
Rubbish Removal and Recycling
778-668-HAUL (4285)
Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●
REMOVAL
99 89 59 53 Ask about
$ $ 129LOAD LOAD 149 LOAD
$ $ 89 1/2 LOAD 1/2LOAD LOAD 791/2 $ $ 30 Askabout about $30 Ask 35 40
Tues. Thurs. Tues& &&Thurs. Tues. Thurs.
NOHIDDEN HIDDENCHARGES NO
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Waterproofing
SEALANTS & COATINGS
• Wood • Concrete • Asphalt • Exposed Aggregate & More • Power Washing • Oil • Rust • Algae Stain Removal
EVEN PRESSURE TREATED WOOD NEEDS SEALANT
778-388-3015
• Vacuum Gutter Cleaning • Window/Pressure Washing • Insured, Bonded, Professional
$10 OFF WITH THIS AD
604-771-9924 www.guttervac.ca
Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
604-244-9446 Established 1963
CHARGES
WE GUARANTEE ALL COSTS
209-6663
Getting Ready to Move?
778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB
TMO Contracting
TOP DAWG
ROOFING Delta’s #1 Residential Roofers No Job Too Big or Too Small • Free Est.
778-883-3294 www.topdawgroofing.ca
A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437
#1 Roofing Company in BC
LARRY’S CLEAN-UP
Over 25 years serving South Delta
• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings
604-649-9600 Student Works
Disposal & Recycling Trips to the dumps start at
B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd
Free Estimates
SPECIAL $250 Discount All Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured All Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured
Call (604) CaPaul ll Pau l (604722-3600 ) 722-3600 bcheemaroofing.ca
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A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266
John 778-288-8009 Call anytime
8300
Stucco
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079
604-588-0833
Rob 604-946-4796
Tree Services
ROD’S HAUL-IT-AWAY
www.crownresidentialroofing.com
SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM For All Your Household Repairs and Renovations. Interior and Exterior Finishing, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates
'You Call It, We Haul It!'
8315
OUR SPECIALTY
All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE
RDM ENTERPRISES
Rubbish Removal
ROOFING
info@greentimberhomereno.ca
Power Washing
8255
COAST TO COAST ROOFING
778-237-ROOF (7663)
Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount
Panorama Plumbing Heating/ Gas Services No job too small or too big Res/Comm 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com
Established 1963
✓ RenoRite
Building on your ideas.
604.374.2360
604-244-9446
Save Your Dollars
Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate
LIC’D PLUMBER, registered & insured. Installations/renos/hw tanks. Good rates! 604-789-3922
• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
www.renorite.com
604-948-9573 Cell: 604-836-8943
Kitchens, Baths, Home Repairs, Decks....
Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing
Renovations & Home Improvement
PRESSURE WASHING Residential, Commercial. 778-319-0656
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000
8225
8240
RUBBISH
8195
Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank
8255
Rubbish Removal
DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
8309
Tiling
AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943
Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs. CLASSIFIED
604-630-3300
A48 The Delta Optimist August 14, 2010
The tastes of summer
Red Seedless Grapes 29
Chicken Breasts
Seasoned, Boneless, Skinless Ice Glazed, Air Chilled Product of Surrey, BC 4kg Works out to $3.18/lb $7.00/kg
99 Each
Basic Paper Towels
Miracle Whip
6 Rolls
Assorted 650–890ml
Troll Caught, Sustainable $5.40/lb
2
3
99 Each
99 Each
19
Per 100g
100
Bounty
Kraft
Fresh BC Whole Wild Coho Salmon
1
Per lb
When you a buy a 300g Thrifty Kitchens Tzatziki or Hummus Dip and a 400g Oasis Bakery & Deli Souvlaki Pita Bread. Hummus or Tzatziki Regular Retail: $3.99 Each 400g Oasis Bakery and Deli Souvlaki Pita Bread Regular Retail: $2.89 Each
THRIFTY
Seasoned Beef Burgers Frozen 1.5kg Box
9
99 Each
FREE
While plastic grocery bags may also serve as garbage bags, they still pile up under the sink faster than they can be used to bag waste. These specially-designed real kitchen garbage bags will help keep your Spend $60 or more before taxes* bag-to-garbage ratio more manageable and and receive a 10 pack of Tuffguy OXO free up valuable space where you need it most.
Biodegradable Kitchen Bags FREE!
*In one transaction, excluding Gift Cards, Lottery or Tobacco Product. Offer valid from August 11th to August 17 th, 2010.
Specials in Effect from Friday, August 13th to Tuesday, August 17 th, 2010
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USA#1 Grown in California $2.84/kg