Delta Optimist - September 4, 2010 by Glacier Community Publishing

Pilot project

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Vancouver Giants head coach Don Hay goes over a drill at the WHL team’s training camp at Ladner Leisure Centre on Monday. The Giants have two more exhibition games scheduled at the leisure centre: Friday, Sept. 10 against the Chilliwack Bruins and Saturday, Sept. 18 against the Everett Silvertips.

Delta applies for dredging funds Provincial government needs to step up on longtime issue, says Ladner Sediment Group’s Mike Owen BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s a good first step but the provincial government needs to step up, says a member of the Ladner Sediment Group following Delta council’s decision to seek funding for much needed dredging.

Mike Owen was on hand with several members of the lobby group, which includes water lot owners, local businesses and channel users, at council Monday as the civic politicians agreed to apply for grant funding through the B.C. Flood Protection Program. The lack of funding for river

dredging in the secondary channels has long been a concern in Delta, where the Ladner Sediment Group says the waters have become increasingly difficult to navigate. In addition to lobbying senior governments to get a longterm fund for periodic dredging of the channels, the group notes immediate dredging work is also

needed. “It’s an important first step to try to get the province to recognize our issue. It’s been a longtime issue for both Delta staff and politicians to get the province to quit saying it’s a navigation issue with the federal government,” said Owen. “We’re sitting on provincial

Crown land here in Delta and without the landlord at the table it’s very hard to deal with it. The province has put out this request for proposals for municipalities to deal with flood proofing and I’m very glad Delta sees we have to at least try and do something like See DREDGING page 3

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Garbage plan presented to province Submitted proposal, which has over 500 pages of documentation, includes array of waste reduction initiatives BY

trash is to be shipped out for incineration, one candidate could be the Vancouver Island town of Gold River, which has been lobbying hard to host an incinerator.

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Metro Vancouver’s new solid waste plan is now in the hands of the provincial government. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, chair of the regional district, was accompanied by waste management committee chair Greg Moore and environment and energy committee chair Joe Trasolini as they presented the proposed plan to Environment Minister Barry Penner on Wednesday. “We presented over 500 pages of documentation and I requested that he get back to us as soon as he has his staff digest and make recommendations to him, to allow a basket of options for us as regional government,” Jackson told the Optimist following the meeting in Victoria. A few weeks ago the majority of the Metro Vancouver board of directors voted in favour of the plan, which aims to increase the diversion rate of garbage going to the Vancouver Landfill from the current level of 55 per cent to 70 per cent by 2015. The plan has an array of waste reduction initiatives, such as region-wide composting. The most controversial element which has grabbed most of the headlines has been a wasteto-energy scheme. The region currently has an incinerator in Burnaby that processes some of the Lower Mainland’s garbage, but, if approved, one or more additional waste-toenergy plants would be

“We presented over 500 pages of documentation and I requested that he get back to us as soon as he has his staff digest and make recommendations to him, to allow a basket of options for us as regional government.” Lois Jackson

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Metro says the Vancouver Landfill currently takes 600,000 tonnes of garbage annually and under the new waste manage plan that amount would drop to around 100,000 by 2020. built, either within or outside the region The plants would recover energy from waste that cannot yet be recycled. The landfill would take only materials that can’t be recycled or shipped to an incinerator. The regional district says a large volume of studies were presented to support the conclusion that, based on an independent analysis of long-term financial costs, air quality impacts and greenhouse gas issues, some kind of waste-toenergy technology was the “clear winner” and most sustainable option for waste disposal. Saying the minister was

DREDGING from page 1 Richmond and other municipalities.” Last fall the sediment group received $125,000 from Port Metro Vancouver to fund a study to look at the ongoing sediment build up in Deas Slough, Ladner Harbour, Ladner Reach, Sea Reach and Canoe Pass. The study is being undertaken by Hay & Company Consultants to determine sediment dynamics and develop a long-term sustainable solution to the problem. A recently completed interim report by the consultant confirmed that Ladner Reach is a net sediment deposition area and that various structures and dredging activity in the

region have accelerated the infill problem. Earlier this summer, the province announced funding opportunities through the Flood Projection Program. Delta has already submitted applications totaling $1.7 million for flood protection along the East Delta Boundary Bay foreshore. Another phase of the program involves flood projects, which includes in-stream sediment management. According to a staff report to council, if successful, the cost share would be 33 per cent for the municipality and the balance to be paid by the province.

impressed with the amount of information they provided, Jackson noted they needed to provide answers to concerns raised by the Fraser Valley. “We responded to some of the negative information with juried comments from all over the world. In fact, the majority of the information that had been given to the public was addressed many years ago,” she said, “At least one or two of the incinerators referred to were the 1950 vintage. And, of course, they would never be built today. In terms of the international health organizations, the U.K., for instance, don’t even require health certificates around

these new facilities because there’s just nothing there. But we have anyway, will be requiring all of that testing in our solid waste management plan.” Following the Metro board vote, the Fraser Valley Regional District issued another statement reiterating its opposition to waste-to-energy as a viable option. Patricia Ross, FVRD board chair, said “Across the spectrum, there has been strong opposition to waste-to-energy incineration of municipal solid waste as an option.” Jackson, though, told the Optimist this week, “A lot of the negativism that

“A very rough cost estimate to dredge the secondary channels to pre-1993 conditions is in the $5 million range. This would mean that Delta would be required to contribute $1.65 million to the project,” the

The dredging issue and the study were raised with senior officials with the federal environment and fisheries ministries when Delta officials visited Ottawa a few months ago, noted Harvie. As far as Delta’s financial commitment, Harvie said that will be referred to a council budget workshop. Noting the majority of the sediment ending up in Delta waters originates from the interior of the province, Owen said he’s hopeful the government will commit the funds now that Delta is willing to do likewise. “It’s kind of like saying we’ve got this massive waterway, which drains about a third of B.C., and we’re going to ignore the

“The province is the landlord here and with them continuing to say it’s a federal issue doesn’t cut it.” Mike Owen

report states. CAO George Harvie told council that while they’re waiting for the final results of the consultant’s sediment modeling study, it’s a good idea to submit the grant application early.

we have heard has been refuted.” The City of Vancouver, which operates the landfill at Burns Bog, voted against the solid waste plan. Jackson noted, “ Mr. (Barry) Penner did speak to me about the Vancouver Landfill and what is the future of that. I did remind him that they do have permit until about 2030.” In a recent interview, Metro senior engineer Dennis Ranahan said the Vancouver Landfill currently takes 600,000 tonnes of garbage annually and under the new waste manage plan that amount would drop to around 100,000 by 2020. If a large portion region’s

Locally, one possible location that made news a few months ago was the Tsawwassen First Nation. Aquilini Renewable Energy, owned by Vancouver Canuck’s owner Francesco Aquilini, confirmed they were looking for opportunities in green energy, including waste-to-power, and had preliminary talks with the TFN. The regional district says once the new plan is approved by the province, a request for proposals from qualified proponents will be issued to arrive at appropriate technologies and the siting of facilities. A thorough environmental assessment review, as well as an extensive public consultation process, will also have to take place before any new facilities are built, according to the district.

Dredging is a long standing issue in Ladner. sediment that comes down it. That’s akin to having the Coquihalla or the new Sea to Sky highways and letting volunteers try to keep it clean so people can drive on it,” he said. The federal and provin-

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cial governments, as well as the municipalities and users all have a role, added Owen. “The province is the landlord here and with them continuing to say it’s a federal issue doesn’t cut it.”

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who was walking the shores of Smuggler’s Cove on San Juan Island — an island on It turned out to be a great the waters off Washington Sate — where the bottle going away memory for had washed up. former Holly Elementary The woman and a friend teacher Sandy Houghton. were watching orca whales As she was about to jumping from the water retire in June, the Grade 2 when something caught teacher took her class of 24 their eyes. It turned out to students on what’s turned be the glistening bottle restout to be an annual event ing on a log. for her class. woman The teacher “It was a very special The said she took her year for the kids doubted the students to bottle was Centennial and they knew I ashore very Beach to toss long because a bottle filled was retiring. So this was kind of a nice the island is with cheerfilled with ful mesmemory for them vacationers sages into too.” there for sea the water. Sandy Houghton kayaking and The students orca whale understood watching. that the waters of the Houghton said the world’s oceans are connectwoman and her friend ed and that the bottle could were delighted to read the end up anywhere. children’s messages and felt “One child wrote, ‘Look they had found a treasure. at a green tree with a trunk “It was a very special and you’ll have 50 years year for the kids and they good luck.’ They were all knew I was retiring. So this good luck message and was kind of a nice memory good wishes,” she said. for them too,” she said. The bottle was a clear San Juan Island in Puget wine bottle with the mesSound is the second largest sages inside written on and most populated of the brightly coloured paper San Juan Islands, located Three weeks later, much south of Canada’s Gulf to her surprise, Houghton Islands. got a reply from a woman BY

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Summer produce sales going to charity The grandchildren of Jack Guichon would like to thank the community for their support during this summer’s produce season and dedicate all proceeds to the Delta Hospital Foundation in memory of Grandma Lorraine Guichon whom we lost this past year. Any corn bought will be matched for free on Sunday, Sept. 5 at the corn and vegetable tent on Arthur Drive at the pullout across from Kirkland House.

Large truck pilot project in works

September 4, 2010 The Delta Optimist A05

Back to the classroom!

Longer vehicles would travel from port to Tilbury Industrial Park Deltans could soon be seeing longer trucks traveling between Deltaport and Tilbury Industrial Park. At a recent council meeting, civic politicians endorsed a pilot project with Maersk Distribution that would seen the company operating its extended length trucks between their facility on River Road and the port. The trucks, which are known as extended length super B-trains (ELS Btrains) are combination vehicles consisting of a tractor and two trailers that measure just over 12 metres in length. Delta’s director of engineering, Steven Lan, said this week that the company must obtain a highway use permit, a highway use licence and a provincial permit before the six-month trial period can begin. If allowed to proceed, the trucks would move between Deltaport and Tilbury via

Highway 17, 62B Street and River Road. Some road improvements are required before the trucks will be allowed to travel that route. A report to council from Lan outlines the need for road widening improvements at the intersection of River Road and River Way to provide an adequate turning radius for the trucks, as well as an alteration to traffic signal timing. If approved, the trial will be implemented in phases. “We’re going to be working with them to ensure it’s a phased-in process,” Lan said, adding that initially the trucks will only move during off-peak hours. Combination trucks similar to the ELS B-trains have been used in Saskachewan and Manitoba since the 1970s and in Alberta since the mid-1990s. At the meeting, Mayor Lois Jackson noted that trucks carrying longer loads will mean fewer trucks moving in and out of the port.

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September 4, 2010 The Delta Optimist A07

Local CFUW chapter takes resolution to meeting The Canadian membership of CFUW is over 10,000 women, with a mission of equal status and education for women and girls. It is a not-for-profit, member-funded, voluntary, non-partisan organization of graduate women, students, and associate members. The group advocates on a wide variety of issues, and have a strong and regular presence on Parliament Hill. Resolutions are voted upon each year, which will be presented to the federal government. At the recent national AGM in July, these three women from South Delta made a plea to the gathering of over 300 delegates, to accept the resolution. After debate, discussion and voting, the resolution

failed, with only a few votes less than the required twothirds majority. However, the message from the national president was that this is still a very vital and current issue. For those who are interested in learning more about the University Women’s Club, there will be a prospective new members reception on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the home of Cheryl McTait, 1232 Pacific Dr., Tsawwassen. Women with a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate, or are postsecondary students, are welcome. Women who support the mission of the club can also join as associate members. Call 604-943-4634 or 604-943-0042 for more information.

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The community we want today might not necessarily be the same one we desire tomorrow. As we agonize over what to build and where, particularly in Tsawwassen where an area plan is nearing completion, I think it would be useful to use the Marina Garden Estates subdivision as a frame of reference. Approved by Delta council in the mid1980s, the sprawling property on the banks of the Fraser River in Ladner was to be primarily a single-family neighbourhood, the standard housing unit of the day. The pace of construction has been, shall we say, measured, so even more than a decade after approvals only a fraction of the more than 1,400 units had been built. The market for single-family homes had slowed, so the developer came back before council looking to swap some of those approvals for townhouses. Even today, a quarter century after the initial approvals, less than half of the units have been built and even more changes to the original plan are in the works. A park is to become a waterfront walkway, a resort hotel appears ready to morph into a seniors complex and some stacked townhouses will be replaced by single-family homes. The evolution of Marina Gardens, which has undoubtedly become one of Ladner’s nicest neighbourhoods, is living proof that what’s envisioned today might not always meet market demands of tomorrow. When Delta’s population began to boom in the post-tunnel ‘60s and ‘70s, single-family homes were built because just about every family could afford one. Even as late as the 1980s, when Marina Gardens was approved and the ill-fated TDL proposal endured a record-breaking ride, the single-family home was still king. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. It’s still a vital component of the housing market, but higher density options are becoming increasingly popular, primarily born out of skyrocketing land costs. If that much has changed housing-wise from just 20 years ago, it’s hard to imagine what will be needed two decades from now. That, I guess, is why we develop area plans, but for them to be truly applicable, those entrusted with devising them must almost be part soothsayer. What we require today, or even what we envision we’ll need tomorrow, won’t necessarily prepare us for what the future holds. Marina Gardens is proof of that. That’s not to say we go with the flow and throw away the planning process, but it lends credence to the argument about updating area plans more frequently than every two decades.

School curriculum needs a change MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT I have a bunch of very cool people at my house as I write this on a beautiful Wednesday evening. I just finished getting them all set up at the card table after serving one of the last sunny barbecue dinners of the summer holidays. I’ve gone back and forth on whether I am happy or sad for back to school over the years. Tonight I am sad. The gang around the table is 14 and 15 year olds and they have legitimate beefs as to why going back to school is becoming boring. It was easy when kids went back to school as 4, 5 and 6 year olds because things were simple and simply explained. Back then your kids would drink it in without wanting or needing more. I miss those days to be honest with you. Now, when those same kids have

been social networking and meandering through the artist paradise of the Internet for several years, coming back to a curriculum that is usually same old... as in same old for years... things are not that exciting anymore. For the most part, I am not hearing anything suggesting that going back to school is going to great and lots of fun this year. I’m not sure that the actual curriculum is to blame. It could be that the way in which it is conveyed might need an upgrade. Perhaps it is time to integrate the strengths and knowledge of those who may have a better understanding of how to learn in to the system. Would it be so wrong to ask our kids to develop their own curriculum and methods for teaching it for a certain part of the school year? I don’t mean to offend the Delta School District or the Provincial Ministry of Education, but seriously... I do not see any major shift or attempt to play catch up. For the most part I see the curriculum as modestly evolved over 30 years as opposed to the major change that it probably needs. Let’s give our kids some credit and get them involved in the pro-

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cess because they are learning faster than anybody else right now. Let’s shake it up and dump this thing on its ear because if you are like me you will know that these guys deserve to have some input. Let’s take a really simple example – food. Would it not make sense to talk about where it comes from, and how it relates to several pressing issues of the day? Maybe as an add on to home economics or sciences? Instead of just making the recipe why not grow the stuff that goes in to it? Technology and the Internet are clearly in need of attention in our curriculum. The kids are already avid users of the technology so why not teach them, from an early age, to develop ideas that would thrive in the online world. Instead of “social networking” in between classes and at lunch why don’t we teach the kids how to use it in real world business and arts applications in class time? The problem is that we don’t have enough teachers who could possibly teach our kids these types of courses and that is why the current trend will likely continue for quite some time and that is a shame.

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Not going to sit quietly as others decide tax plan

Editor: Re: Former premier makes ingenious find to potentially re-enter politics, letter to the editor, Aug. 28 N. Spiros manages in his or her short scrawl to insult Bill Vander Zalm, thousands of volunteer anti-HST petition canvassers, and over 700,000 signatories to the petition. Mr. Vander Zalm’s motives for spearheading the campaign are impugned, the volunteers who worked very hard to conduct the first-ever successful citizen’s initiative petition in Canadian history are told their job was “the easiest thing in the world,” and 700,000 people are branded “irresponsible.” What breathtaking arrogance! I cannot speak for Mr. Vander Zalm, the volunteers, or the rest of the signatories. They can address Spiros themselves should they wish; but as one of the insulted signatories, I have

a message for Mr. or Ms. Spiros. The message is that I need no guidance from you, sir or madam. I have conducted my own research, informed myself of the facts, and reached an opinion regarding the merits of the tax, including how it was instituted. I fully pay all taxes for which I am legally obligated, realize that we all must share the governmental economic burden and am not “antitax, any tax,” as you so ignorantly assert. But I will not sit quietly in the corner while others decide my share. If you don’t mind paying taxes that were previously the responsibility of another sector of society, and imposed upon you without proper consultation, that’s your own business. I would invite you to mind it and stay out of mine. Lew Edwardson

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The 5th annual Day at the Farm, the agricultural awareness event held by Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust and Westham Island Herb Farm, is fast approaching. On Sept. 11, come to 4690 Kirkland Road on Westham Island between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and learn about farming in your community. This event is unique because many people today, especially if living in the city, do not have the opportunity to visit a working farm. Without experiencing it firsthand, it can be easy to be unaware of how chal-

lenging farming can actually be. Recently a friend who operates a local farm and I were discussing the challenges facing agriculture here in Delta, and it didn’t take long to come up with an extensive list. Here’s a few: • Local processors who used to buy beans, peas and corn have closed down or been bought out, leaving farmers with fewer markets to sell to (an ironic fact, since the city of Vancouver, with a population of people purportedly poised to procure local produce, is only 35 kilometres away). • Profit margins can be slim, especially for smaller farms, because large producers in America who

sell into local markets can undercut even the most efficient growers here and production costs (including fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides) are rising. • Land tenure on rented farmland can be short (e.g., less than five years) and there is no incentive for farmers to invest in longterm soil management when this is the case. • The price offered for beef cattle does not cover the cost of raising them, and this means vegetable farmers are unable to include livestock, which are crucial for managing longterm soil fertility, in their crop rotation. • Many farmers are preparing to retire, without a

comparable demographic of young farmers to take their place. Although I am happy to say that I know of more than one young, local farmer who is willing to take up the plough to grow crops or raise livestock for a living. • Migratory waterfowl like snow geese and American wigeon can impose economic hardship on hay growers because of their insatiable appetite for forage grass. • And ever-present is the pressure of development – roadways, urban and industrial areas – which threatens to sever access to farm fields and diminish the amount of land available to grow crops.

I’m not sure how aware the community is of the challenges facing local farming operations. It is necessary, however, that there is awareness of agriculture, especially if we value keeping agriculture as a part of our community. And the decision to maintain agriculture in our community can only be made if we are all explicitly aware of what farming is. One thing farming is not, is a casual enterprise. For example, crop rotations are not easily adopted and abandoned. Whether you run a small scale organic farm or a large-scale conventional farm, there is a need to invest heavily in equipment and/or labour for

each crop. This amounts to a longterm investment in a specific crop rotation system (as is the case in Delta, with the Potato – Bean/Pea/ Squash – Forage Grass/ Grain crop rotation). When markets for a specific crop within the rotation is lost, farmers are challenged to find new avenues for generating revenue while trying to maintain soil fertility and minimize pest outbreaks. Please consider whether you are in favour of having agriculture remain a part of your community or not. Come to Day at the Farm to see what agriculture in our communities is all about.

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Another summer season is approaching its end; barley, oats and spring wheat are being cut and swathed, the blueberry crops have almost been picked, and local farmers are preparing to harvest potatoes. As the fall approaches, migratory birds travelling from arctic breeding grounds begin to arrive on the Fraser River delta, and some will find shelter and food on the farmland. As I look out over the pastures, berry crops, and vegetable fields on the delta, I find myself wondering what the agricultural landscape in our community will look like in 30 years. In that time, the population of the Lower Mainland will have increased, potentially by almost one million people (based on the 2001 and 2006 Statistics Canada censuses, and assuming a fixed growth rate). With that population growth will come densification and expansion of our urban centers. As we grow, will society opt to locate more housing, industry, and transportation networks on existing farmland? And if so, what consequences will this growth bring? As I ponder these questions, I can’t help but be aware that the landscape here has already gone through a drastic change within the last 140 years. The Ladner brothers first began working land here for agriculture in 1868. At the time, the delta was composed of marshes, grasslands, shrubs and, on higher ground, trees. Interspersed amongst this was a complex of waterways and sloughs,

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Attend the A Day at the Farm event and learn about the role agriculture can play in wildlife conservation. and the extent of bog land was far larger than it is now. These habitats would have been rich in biodiversity, including species that no longer call this area home (such as the western bluebird, spotted skunk, common nighthawk, grizzly bear, roughed grouse and Roosevelt elk). As land was diked and drained for agriculture, marshes dried out, shrubs were cut and grasslands ploughed under to make way for pastures and field crops. Like most change, this would have happened gradually, but the overall impact would have been a declining ability of the landscape to support biodiversity. Today, there are far fewer species present in Delta than before the arrival of people from the continents of Europe and Asia. Yet this landscape continues to support an incredible level of biological diversity, including 280 species of birds. Land cleared for farming initially removed significant amounts of habitat but, ironically, agriculture is the only land use today that can help maintain the biodiversity that is left. Managed properly, farms can provide

tall grass and hedgerows that mimic the historic vegetation communities of the Fraser River delta. For instance, Grassland Setasides (the tall grass, fallow fields enrolled in Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trusts stewardship program) cover an average of 500 acres of farmland a year and account for a quarter of all grassland habitat in Delta. Comparatively, roads, housing developments, and industrial lots provide little in the way of wildlife habitat, except for the most commensal of species (e.g., rats, raccoons, pigeons). As our community gradually changes, so too will our use of the land. But before we make drastic changes, we must be explicitly aware of what we expect from the landscape. If we value the biodiversity that makes our region unique, we must recognize that certain land uses can be managed to conserve it. Others cannot. Join us on Sept. 11 at Westham Island Herb Farm (4690 Kirkland Road) for A Day at the Farm and learn about the role agriculture can play in wildlife conservation.

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A solution for the Southlands issue Editor: One may reflect on the draft Tsawwassen Area Plan’s affect on the future of the Southlands. None! Will a designation applied two decades ago somehow yield a different result now? Will there be bucolic farms, or another proposed development? The common denominator between all in the debate was desire for a lasting solution – one both developer and community could welcome. The committee ignored this. They failed, but there may be a solution. It is in what Delta council received, but overlooked. Delta owns land at the north end of Tsawwassen between 52nd and 56th and south of Highway 17. It is next to 17 acres owned by Century Group. Delta’s portion is farmed, Century’s is not. Both are in the ALR and green zone. Together I estimate they total perhaps 80 acres. Delta’s is now designated institutional, but the new TAP would change that to agricultural. The plan calls for more townhouses and condos. “Putting townhouses under the hydro line” and in established single-family neighborhoods near the town centre is surely controversial. We hear it already. What if instead the 80 or so acres at the “northend” of town were designated to receive that growth – perhaps 500 or 1,000 townhouses or condos? No need to tear down dwellings and disrupt people to make room for more. They would

be accessible to Highway 17 by 52nd and the town centre by both 56th and 52nd, thus mitigating traffic issues. Best of all, it could forever end the Southlands issue! The only true protection of farmland is municipal ownership. Delta now owns about 60 acres of it. Wouldn’t it be a good deal if they could swap it

Hidden in the plan that went to council is strong motivation for residents, Delta, Metro, and the ALR to do a deal. for more than 400 acres? Acres that endless speakers, including experts, say is prime farmland? What if Metro Vancouver were given an urban forest for a park? What if the ALR got 500 acres in return for 80 taken out? Perhaps OWL might even find a bit of less valuable but quiet farmland for birds now stressed by airport noise. Hidden in the plan that went to council is strong motivation for residents, Delta, Metro, and the ALR to do a deal. I hope for Century Group also. Here’s the deal. Delta, Metro, and the ALR get together, take all 80 acres out of the ALR and green zone, and designate them for townhouses and or condos. Then swap them for the Southlands. Ed Ries

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Another installment of Jim and Donna’s trek West coast trip includes stop at Sullivan Bay Marina

A lot of ramblers — readers who like these rambles — enjoyed the reports of the voyaging by Jim and Donna Poirier up and down our scenic west coast so here’s another installment: “Before we left Richmond Bay on Drury Inlet, Jim decided to ease his conscience about all the time he’s taken to go fishing while leaving me alone on the boat. So his solution was to take me fishing with him!! OK, I’ll go, if I have to. “He was determined for me to catch a fish and catch a fish I did! He cast out the line and I played with it until I felt a tug — and managed to reel in a rock fish. The next one was on my rod and it didn’t take long to feel the tug. ‘Keep tension on the line,’ I am tutored. This time I brought

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Chamber launches Feed the Bees effort with Earthwise Farming is a major industry in Delta and there is something businesses and residents alike can do to support and protect it: Feed the Bees, the Delta Chamber of Commerce says. There is a crisis affecting the health of the bee population on a worldwide basis. The potential threat to the bee population is very real for farming businesses and their ability to grow crops. Our farm crops and our gardens need bees as pollinators. If we feed bees we can attract them and keep them. At the chamber’s Centennial Tailgate Party last month, the business group launched a promotional Feed the Bees

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CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s Anglican Church

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Sunday Worship Service 10 am Pastor Steven A Naylor 4737 57th Street, Ladner 604-946-2112

All Saints Anglican Church

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“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

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Pastor Courtenay Reedman

On the day the Tamil refugee ship docked in Victoria, my iPod touch shuffle played the classic Hollies tune He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. As many B.C. folks talked angrily about pulling the welcome mat up on “queue jumpers,” the First Nations women of Victoria joined hands and prayed for those on the ship. Ironically, many of us are related to people who came to Canada on refugee ships fleeing persecution and hard times. They took without asking a land that belonged to the ancestors of these women. I do not wish Canada to become a haven for terrorist and criminals. It is also true that I enjoy the wealth of this privileged land simply because I was lucky enough to born here. I did nothing to specially deserve or earn

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my birthright. In the Hebrew Scriptures, YHWH called the people of Israel to be a “light to the nations” and a compassionate home to widows, orphans and refugees. Matthew says that Jesus is “embedded” or hidden, not in the cathedral church but in the real needs of human beings. Those who would seek Jesus will find him in their faces. (Matthew 25) In visiting the sick and imprisoned, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, giving water to those who are thirsty and in welcoming the stranger, there we meet Jesus. Where, I wonder, was Jesus on that ship and what kind of welcome did we who profess allegiance as his disciples give him? Jim Short can be reached at minister@ladnerunited.org

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Delta Secondary grad Anoushka Ratnarajah, 24, can be seen on the stage this month at the Vancouver International Fringe Festival before heading to New York City for grad school.

A twist on Wonderland

Delta Secondary grad sets sights on stage BY

DAVE WILLIS

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Anoushka Ratnarajah has a busy month ahead of her. The Delta Secondary grad will be performing in a play, one she helped to write, at the Vancouver International Fringe Festival as well as getting ready for a move to the Big Apple for grad school. The three-woman play is titled Capital, Alice! “It’s kind of a spin on Alice in Wonderland. That’s where we got our idea. It’s got an anti-capitalist critique of consumer culture,” says Ratnarajah, 24. “It basically revolves around this retail worker named Alice, who all three of us play at some point in the show.” She described the one-hour play as an absurdist dark comedy.

Alice, who works at a clothing store in a mall, falls asleep on the job one day and wakes up in a “dream state” version of the shopping centre. “She goes through and meets all these colourful characters, some of whom are icons of consumer culture,” says Ratnarajah. “We took different scenes we thought were interesting and applicable from the Alice in Wonderland narrative and sort of put our own spin on it.” For example Tweedledum and Tweedledee have been transformed into Karl Marx and Adam Smith, two political economists. Alice “goes through this whole journey and ends up at the trial scene with the Red Queen being our idea of the ideal feminized consumer,” she says. Ratnarajah, who graduated from

UBC after six years with degrees in creative writing and women’s and gender studies, is also preparing to start grad school in New York. She’ll be going to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU for an arts politics program. “I’ll be dealing with art and activism, the social responsibility of artists as cultural communicators and whether or not we have an obligation as creative people to work for social justice and things like that. It’s pretty exciting,” she says. As for future goals, Ratnarajah says she’d like to stay and work in New York for a few years. “I love theatre, and that’s what I want to concentrate on for the next couple of years. I think theatre has the opportunity to reach people

on such an instant and immediate level.” It can also create change in the world and make people think, she says. “I’d like to do more activist, feminist, politically charged theatre and make it fun. The show we’re in right now is a blast. It’s dealing with serious stuff but its also very silly. So it’s presenting something that’s potentially new for people to think about, but in a very accessible way.” Capital, Alice! has an 18 and up rating. It will be staged at Studio 16, 1555 West 7th Ave., Vancouver. The opening performance is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.vancouverfringe.com for more information on the festival or to buy tickets.

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Touring through Venice’s ‘New Ghetto’ ‘Hath not a Jew eyes?” asked the most famous Jewish Venetian, Shakespeare’s Shylock. “If you prick us, do we not bleed?” By the end of the 16th century, when The Merchant of Venice was written, the moneylender’s reallife Venetian brethren had been sequestered in a ghetto for close to a century. In fact, Venice’s Jewish ghetto was the first such confinement of Jews anywhere. The practice, of course, was repeated throughout Europe in the centuries that followed, culminating in the Jewish ghettos of the Nazi era. And of all of them, Venice’s may be the only one that could ever have been labelled as something approaching charming. The Ghetto Nuovo (New Ghetto) was established by the doges, Venice’s ruling council, on March 30, 1516 (a date seared into Jewish memories here) on a small, dirty island in the city’s Cannaregio district. Touted in every tourist guide, it is now a trendy destination, especially if you’re in the market for gorgeous, hand-blown Venetian glass candleholders, dreidels or other religious items. At roughly its original 5,000

square metres, today it consists of a large cobblestoned central square, a jumble of slender alleys, two kosher eateries, shops, tiny apartments and five synagogues that are so old they are no longer perpendicular to the ground. Even if you don’t keep kosher, either restaurant is a must for sampling the great Italian-Jewish specialty: deep-fried, super-crunchy artichokes the size of your head. Marco, our guide, gets our attention when he tells us that Jews wanted to live in the ghetto: “It was like — how do you say in America? — a gated community. The Jews felt safe.” It’s true they were protected from marauders, but they could not leave from sunset to dawn. Huge gates manned by Christian guards shuttered the area. The marks of the hinges are still visible. Jews were permitted only to operate pawnshops, lend money (the Church forbade the profession for Catholics), work the Hebrew printing press, practice medicine (because they were the most equipped to understand the best medical texts of the day, which were in Arabic) and be strazzarioli, rag sellers. At the height of the Venice ghetto, more than 5,000 people lived in these cramped circum-

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Only about two dozen Jews still live in the Ghetto Nuovo. The central square is a major tourist draw.

stances. If they had to leave the ghetto, the men were required to sport yellow badges stitched on the left shoulder or sometimes a pointy yellow hat; women wore a yellow scarf. The ghetto was originally set up for Ashkenazic, or European Jews. Following an influx of wealthier Sephardic Jews from Iberia who evidently wanted their own “gated community,” the Ghetto Vecchio (misleadingly, “old ghetto”) was established in 1541 right next door. The five synagogues (called schole) were

built between 1528 and 1580, the European ones teetering on the top floors of existing buildings (anything more than six storeys is called a “skyscraper”), while the two Sephardi houses of worship, located across a lane from each other, are the only synagogues still in use today. Only one is heated, so worshippers alternate them between summer and winter. A treat is a guided tour of the oldest one, the Great German Schola or Sinagoghe Grande Tedesca, a tiny jewel, dark with mahogany and crimson, creaky and musty. The weight of the imposing pulpit in the middle of

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WORKING FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Now’s the time for bold solutions

Public services being threatened more than ever by P3s, says CUPE president BY

BARRY O’NEILL

Optimist contributor

Every year at this time, union leaders like me are asked to share our thoughts on the significance of Labour Day and the contributions of working people to the communities where we live and work. I often say that working people are the true engines of the economy, and that will never change. But this year as Labour Day approaches, what has been changing is that senior levels of government are quicker to embrace the privatization of public services that union members provide. These public services are being threatened more than

ever by so-called public-private partnerships (P3s) and other forms of privatization. This threat is based on the false argument that public services contracted out to private operators provide better service at less cost – a myth reinforced daily in the big mainstream media, where right wing commentators are given generous column inches to extol the virtues of P3s and the global market. Few would disagree that the private sector does good work when it comes to designing and building public infrastructure. But operation is a whole different story. With profit motive the key consideration, private contractors don’t have

the same social investment in the effective operation of schools, hospitals and recreation centres that the locally-based public sector does. Nevertheless, when budgets are tight, federal and provincial governments often turn to privatization as the first and only solution. So what are the alternatives? If governments are serious about generating new revenue to offset program costs, why not maximize the multiplier effect of our existing tax dollars – creating more revenue from consumer spending that stays in the community? Why not provide more opportunities for young entrepreneurs to stay in the communities where they

live, so that they can develop innovative new products at home rather than joining the brain drain? We could also create additional revenue by promoting programs that use capital stock in municipalities. We could do leakage analysis in order to find ways to slow down the number of dollars that leave the community. We could consider programs that deal with import substitution to reduce, for example, our reliance on products flown in from other hemispheres. These ideas have worked in the past, and they continue to prove effective in developing new revenue streams. Last year in Denver, Colorado, I saw them in action at a con-

ference of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), which represents more than 21,000 independent business members across the U.S. and Canada. When times are tough, federal and provincial governments are too quick to slash programs, throw people out of work and deprive citizens of public services they’ve come to rely on. And they’re too quick to embrace privatization as the easy, short-term fix – even though it may cost them so much more in the long term. What we really need right now is a bold, visionary approach to government that is unafraid of trying creative new rev-

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‘Sweet victory’ for working people

CITIZENS OF DELTA

KEN GEORGETTI

Optimist contributor

Over the past 12 months, working people did something they have not done for a very long time. They changed their government’s mind. Last year, on Labour Day, unions called for action on retirement security. At the time, the economic crisis and recession had left people’s savings in tatters. Pension plans were under attack. RRSPs were exposed as inadequate for the vast majority of working people. Everything pointed to a looming crisis – Canadians were not saving enough to avoid poverty in retirement. Asking people to save more was easier said than done. The reality is that most Canadians have a hard enough time paying their mortgages and putting their kids through school, which explains why only one in four people can put any money into an RRSP or a tax-free savings account. The solution was simple. Almost every working person in the country already has access to the safest, most secure and guaranteed retirement

Labour Day is not just a long weekend. Here are just some of the benefits we have as a result of workers’ struggles in the past:

✔ Weekends ✔ Safer Workplaces ✔ Pay Equity ✔ 40-Hour Work Weeks ✔ Coffee Breaks ✔ Pensions ✔ Lunch Periods ✔ Overtime ✔ Benefit Coverage ✔ Vacation Pay This labour day, let us think about the contribution workers make to our communities today, in the past, and looking toward the future.

savings plan in the world – the Canada Pension Plan. Throughout the economic crisis, nobody’s CPP cheque decreased and nobody’s CPP savings disappeared. But, the CPP is capped and only allows people to save enough to cover a maximum of 25 per cent of the average wage. That’s not enough for anyone to live on today. The Canadian Labour Congress launched a campaign to expand the CPP and help everyone save more – enough to cover the basics when they retire. We asked union members to join our campaign and encouraged them to talk to their friends and neighbours. They did. At a meeting in June, the country’s finance ministers agreed that the best way to help Canadians save more for retirement was through the Canada Pension Plan. It was a sweet victory for working people. Working people make up the majority of the country’s citizens and voters. It’s impossible for politicians to ignore so many people when they make their presence felt. But getting working people to engage the people we elect and send to

our legislatures and council chambers is still not as easy as it should be. Too many think it’s not worth the effort, that it can’t possibly make a difference. Well, they should think again. Over just one year, we moved the federal and many provincial governments away from their previous positions on how to fix Canada’s retirement security crisis towards one that benefits the vast majority of Canadians. We beat out the high-paid lobbyists who were telling politicians that the solution was more tax cuts for people who could afford to buy RRSPs. We beat out the financial and insurance industries that have made obscene profits by charging some of the highest management fees in the world on the mutual funds and small savings accounts Canadians have managed to put away. Now, we need to get the job done. We need to make sure that laws get introduced this year to change the Canada Pension Plan and deliver better retirement security for everyone. Ken Georgetti is president of the Canadian Labour Congress

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Labour Day is a special holiday that was established due to the determination of unionized workers who fought for the abolition of the law that decreed that “Trade Unions were criminal conspiracies in restraint of trade”, even though Labour Day was conceived by virtue of relentless activities and demonstrations of the Trade Unions. This is a holiday to be celebrated by all who labour.

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JUDY DARCY

Optimist contributor

On Labour Day, we mark the contributions that working people have made towards building a more just and equitable society. Pensions, medicare, unemployment insurance, and quality education for our kids are part of the legacy that our parents and grandparents established for us. Their desire to build a better society for future generations created a range of important social programs that would be accessible to all regardless of income. Along with these, workers and their unions fought for fair, family-supporting wages and benefits, and working conditions that addressed issues like occupational health and safety and equality. Today’s seniors were looking out for us. Now we need to look out for them. The Hospital Employees’ Union has a tradition of caring for seniors, with efforts to improve standards in seniors’ care dating back to the 1970s. As the union organized workers in B.C. nursing homes, the critical link between poor working conditions for staff and sub-

standard caring conditions for residents became clear. Over the next 20 years, improvements were made for the seniors living in residential care facilities and for the health care workers who cared for and supported them. But in the last nine years, things have changed dramatically. The provincial government closed 2,400 long-term care beds – most of them in not-for-profit facilities – and passed legislation to enable privatization and contracting out in both direct care and support services. Consequently, direct resident care provided by care aides, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, and support services like dietary, housekeeping and laundry have been contracted out in facilities across the province. And since 2002, the number of private, for-profit seniors’ facilities in B.C. has virtually exploded. Private operators increase profit margins by contracting out and keeping wages and staffing levels low, a practice that leads to high staff turnover and fractured continuity of care. A comprehensive review of national and international

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research – prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Health’s Nursing Directorate – establishes a clear link between inadequate direct care staffing and higher rates of adverse outcomes for residents. Yet contracting out in the sector continues. The truth is the combination of the privatization of residential care, a contracted-out, low-wage workforce with high rates of turnover, and short staffing and heavy workloads are creating substandard caring conditions for seniors with more complex care needs living in many facilities. We can work together – with advocates and community groups, decisionmakers, family members and seniors themselves – to ensure that they have access to the quality, affordable health services they deserve. And this Labour Day, as we enjoy this holiday with family and friends, let’s remember the hard-won accomplishments of our seniors, and honour these by ensuring that they continue for our children and grandchildren. Judy Darcy is the Hospital Employees’ Union’s Secretary-Business Manager

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BCGEU members wrapping up deals

Workers sacrifice better wages for security

Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society

“We’re there when you need us.”

The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society is a non-profit organization of the firefighters of Delta. Our goal is to support the local community where there is need. All the money we have raised goes back into the community to support groups, institutions, special funds and individuals in need. The major portion of our fundraising comes from a magic show, we help produce with other firefighters’ charities. The proceeds are shared equally and placed back into those communities. Last year the Delta Firefighters supported the following organizations: • Air Cadets • Alzheimer’s Society of BC • Boys’ & Girls’ Club • BC Guide Dogs • BC Wheelchair Sports • BC Cancer Foundation • Burns Bog Conservation Society • Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • Delta Sundance Square Dancers • High School Bursaries • Delta 22nd Sitka Sparks • Delta Hospice Society • Delta Lawn Bowling Club • Delta Museum Foundation • Delta 3rd Boundary Bay Sea Scouts

• Hannah’s Heroes Foundation • Girl Guides • Delta Hospital • Delta Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada • Ladner Seniors‘ SOCIETY • Muscular Dystrophy Association • Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada • Torch Run for BC Special Olympics • B.C. Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund • REACH - Children and Youth Development Society of Delta • The Variety Club for Children

Last year through the Magic Show we raised approximately $50,000 that went directly to the community groups of Delta. We also sponsored the Delta Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament which was a success. We will be at your local malls in September for the Annual/Firefighters Charitable Society Boot Drive to raise funds for all these organizations in Delta.

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and they don’t have to worry about next week, or next month or even next year,” he said. “They’ve got that security. That’s huge.” “That was good news for our members, definitely,” agreed BCGEU communications officer Oliver Rohlfs of the Liberals’ promise. “There is a memorandum of understanding that’s been signed, so our members have definite protection.” Rohlfs said that while no paychecks were increased this time around, the union should be able to use this to their advantage down the road. Roughly 144,000 BCGEU members, just over half, are now covered under ratified or tentative agreements signed in 2009 and 2010. The most recent was a deal signed Aug. 23 by the Legal Services Society, which includes approximately 106 BCGEU members, mostly legal secretaries, legal assistants, IT, and administrative workers. - with files from Postmedia News

These are the principles on which organized labour was founded.

You work hard at your job. And it pays off for the company. But what about you?

No single union has ever achieved these goals with more success and consistency than the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

IT’S BETTER WITH A UNION When you’re a union member, your rights are guaranteed in a contract. When you’re a member, you have expert help from lawyers, health and safety professionals and experienced negotiators.

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After another round of collective agreements were sealed over the summer, more than half of unionized workers employed by the B.C. government have now wrapped up deals for the next few years, including major agreements in the health sector and the public service. Not one included workers receiving wage increases, which has some people suggesting the Liberals are getting too smooth a ride, largely due to the current grim economic climate. The province faced a $2.8-billion deficit last year and has a projected shortfall of $1.7 billion this year, an empty cupboard that was hard for unions to ignore when sitting down at the bargaining table. Darryl Walker, president of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU), said the bottom line is that members realize everyone has to have a hand in working through tough

economic times. “We’ve done that by taking zeros,” said Walker. While their wages aren’t going up any time soon, many BCGEU public sector workers at least know their jobs are secure for the immediate future. The Liberal government recently announced it would cut no more than five per cent of the 30,000 strong workforce – a maximum of about 1,500 full-timeequivalent positions – over the next three years. “Barring any significant unforeseen changes to government’s fiscal forecasts through to 2012/13, there will be no more budgetdriven workforce adjustment in the B.C. public service during this period,” said deputy minister Allan Seckel in a statement. “I can say with confidence that no further workforce adjustment is needed to meet the budget objectives set out in government’s current three-year fiscal plan. Walker sees it as a necessary compromise. “At least they can breathe

Dignity...justice... a voice in the work place.

An Invitation to a Better Future

UNITED STEELWORKERS

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Leaders to put heads together at conference The province’s main environmental and labour leaders will be putting their heads together next week at a special “Jobs, Justice, Climate” conference held in Vancouver on building a green provincial economy. The keynote speaker will be David Foster, executive director of the BlueGreen Alliance, a U.S.-based national strategic partnership between labour unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the number and quality of jobs in the green economy. “I am a great believer that an organization succeeds not only because of the hard work of its board, staff and leadership, but because it anticipates important trends and cross currents in our economy,” said Foster in a prepared statement. “In a tightly connected global economy, where the imperative to solve the climate crisis is interwoven with the aspirations of six billion people for a better life, any individual success of either the labor or environmental movements is now depen-

dent upon their mutual success.” For the past twenty years, Foster has been fostering a national partnership between labor unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the green economy and advancing workers’ rights around the globe. Under his leadership, the Blue Green Alliance unites more than six million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment, and a green economy with a focus that includes global warming, clean energy, fair trade, and reducing toxins in the workplace. The conference takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Hyatt Regency Hotel (655 Burrard St.). The event is free but space is limited. Advanced registration is at www.columbianinstitute.ca. Organizations in attendance include the B.C. Federation of Labour, the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Pembina Institute, the Sierra Club BC, the BC Teachers

Federation, the British Columbia and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council, the Canada Green Building Council, the Cascadia Green Building Council, the Canadian Auto Workers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, the Canadian Office & Professional Employees Union 378, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Eco Justice, the Federation of PostSecondary Educators of BC, the Hospital Employees Union, the Health Sciences Association BC, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 891, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 230,_the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Union, the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation, the Union of Environment Workers, the United Steelworkers of Canada and the Western Canada Wilderness Committee.

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A few labour facts

There’s a better way

Unions have been in Canada for 200 years • Canada’s bloodiest strike took place in Winnipeg in 1919. Although many Canadian companies had profiteered from the First World War, wages and working conditions were dismal and labour regulations were mostly non-existent. High unemployment rates and inflation contributed to growing unrest amongst members of the labour movement, and the uprising in Russia in 1917 had inspired trade unionists in Winnipeg and elsewhere. After talks broke down between workers in the building and metal trades and their employers, the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council called for a general strike. More than 30,000 workers from different occupations, both public and private sector, across the city walked off their jobs during the Winnipeg General Strike, effectively crippling the city. The strike finally ended on June 25, but not before the infamous “Bloody Saturday” when chaos broke out after the city’s mayor literally read the Riot Act to a crowd that had assembled to protest the

Canada’s Finance Ministers agree.

The best way to help Canadians save enough for retirement is by expanding the Canada Pension Plan. The CPP is one of the safest and best managed retirement savings plans in the world. It already covers 93% of Canada’s workers. And it’s guaranteed to deliver, as promised, for the next 75 years. Imagine the security of knowing you’ve saved enough and your savings are guaranteed – for life.

Now help us make it happen!

Help us get those finance minsters moving so they expand the CPP this year.

Join the campaign. Invite your friends.

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arrest of the strike leaders. Mounties on horseback then charged, swinging batons and later firing guns at protesters. Two strikers were killed and about 30 were wounded. • Labour unions have been around in Canada for around 200 years. There is a record of skilled tradesmen in the Maritimes having a union organization during the War of 1812. • Jimmy Hoffa, president of the Teamsters union from 1957 until 1971, is best known in pop culture for his mysterious disappearance and presumed death in 1975. It’s perhaps ironic then that Hoffa’s middle name was Riddle.It was his mother’s maiden name and some would say a fitting description of how his life ended. Yet another mystery is if his parents were aware that “Jimmy Riddle” was and still is Cockneye rhyming slang meaning “to piddle.” • One of the earliest boosters of labour unions in North America was famed author Mark Twain. He wrote highly of unions in the river boating industry in his 1883 memoir Life on the Mississippi, which was

later read in union halls for decades afterward. Twain publicly championed the union movement, especially the Knights of Labor. In a speech given to the group, he once said: “Who are the oppressors? The few: the King, the capitalist, and a handful of other overseers and superintendents. Who are the oppressed? The many: the nations of the earth; the valuable personages; the workers; they that make the bread that the soft-handed and idle eat.” • The well known song Bread and Roses was inspired by a strike of women textile workers a century ago in Lawrence, Massacusetts, who carried a banner saying “We want bread and roses too.” Prompted by an individual mill owner’s decision to lower wages when a new law shortening the workweek went into effect, the strike spread rapidly and grew to more than 20,000 workers at other mills within a week. The strike, which lasted more than two months, put an end to the belief that that female and/or immigrant workers weren’t able to get organized.

PSAC salutes workers in Delta and around BC

www.psacbc.com · facebook.com/psacbc Members of the PSAC are employed in large and small communities throughout BC. Most of us work for the federal government, agencies, crown corporations, and airport authorities.

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We preserve Canada’s natural and historic heritage, collect statistics for the business community, maintain airport runways and navigation systems, monitor fish stocks, provide support to the military and RCMP, administer pensions and employment insurance, respond to emergencies at airports and at sea, predict the weather, perform agricultural research, help new Canadians get settled, stop guns and drugs at the border, make sure your food is safe to eat, work with inmates and parolees, provide security at federal buildings, support veterans and their families and we even send you your tax refund. Public services are an essential part of an equal and just society - on Labour Day and every day.

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JIM SINCLAIR

Optimist contributor

As I sat and listened, my mind kept saying this can’t be happening. These stories belonged to another era, long ago or at least far away from British Columbia. They belonged to a time or a place where workers had no rights, where we worked 12 or 14 hours a day for low pay or no pay, where there was no safety equipment, when we were hungry most days and the government looked the other way. Unfortunately, the dozen workers sitting in the conference room at the B.C. Federation of Labour in early August were not talking about working conditions in the last century or in a far away land. They were talking about working conditions this summer in B.C. The story these tree planters told shocked the people of British Columbia. They even shocked the provincial labour minister. Within a week it was clear that not only did these workers find themselves working for a terrible employer, they had also been let down by government agencies responsible for ensuring their safety. This was a company with a chronic record of bad performance and unsafe conditions, yet the WCB, the health authorities, B.C. Timber Sales, Employment Standards and the Ministry of Forests all failed to enforce regulations effectively. The failure, however, doesn’t just belong to the Liberal government, which has spent a decade cutting back on enforcement, encouraging unrealistic low-ball bidding and watering-down legislation that protects workers. This failure belongs to all British Columbians. It is, after all, our province.

These were people working in our forests and working for our government. Most of the workers were recent immigrants from Africa, one as young as 16-years-old. This Labour Day, it’s time for British Columbia’s to look ourselves in the mirror. Do we really want a province where this kind of exploitation happens? Are we happy to have gone from the highest minimum wage in Canada to the lowest? Do we support the dismantling of government and the gutting of oversight and enforcement capacities of government agencies? The answer is no. We do not support this race to the bottom that the Liberal government has set us on with deregulation, self-regulation and the watering down of standards and enforcement. Yet, this is happening and the results are both shocking and shameful. On Labour Day, the trade union movement salutes the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who toil to make the province work whether they are in a union or not. We understand that good jobs support strong families and strong communities. We understand that when unions are under attack, just as they are now, salaries are pushed down, jobs disappear and working conditions deteriorate. The tree planters we helped this summer understand this all too well. For them, and for all the workers in the province, we pledge to continue to build a labour movement and a province that fights for everyone so they may go to work and live in a province where decent wages, proper benefits and safe workplaces are the standard for all. Jim Sinclair is president of the B.C. Federation of Labour.

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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is an organization that represents more than just Waterfront works. We are comprised of eleven Locals and three affiliates with over 5000 members. Our members consist of not only Longshore workers in all B.C. ports, but warehouse workers, office staff, tug boat operators, retail wholesale workers, grain service staff and waste recycling workers. For many workers the issues of promotions, safety and benefits top their list of concerns. A Union like the ILWU can negotiate for benefits such as sick leave, dental benefits, pensions and welfare plans. The importance of layoff procedures that provide proper notice and bumping rights and maternity/parental leave are but a few benefits we have achieved resulting from our superior ability to negotiate your terms and conditions of employment. Having a Union not only helps you on the job but also offers you assistance with WorkSafe BC appeals, human rights complaints, and occupational health and safety concerns. Employers will say many this to discredit a Union and this is nothing new. But for your work place to be a fair and democratic site, a collective agreement will ensure that you work because of what you know, not who you know. The ILWU Canada’s motto is “An Injury to One, is An Injury to All” and we negotiate collective agreements with this always in the forefront. So whether you work in a hotel, factory, an assembly plant, or office we can help you achieve a safe, secure and harassment free workplace.

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THE FUTURE OF SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Dorothy Barkley, Interim General Manager, BC Construction Safety Alliance

By: Dorothy Barkley

According to WorkSafeBC statistics, the 2009 injury rate in construction showed a signiﬁcant 31 per cent reduction in claims from 2008. Claim numbers continue to reduce in 2010. This has been accomplished through a coordinated effort by B.C.’s construction employers, their workers, their health and safety associations and WorkSafeBC.

Since their inception, and as they worked to reduce the workplace injury rate, the Construction Safety Network (CSN) and the Construction Safety Association of B.C. (CSABC) were supported by industry and WorkSafeBC as they created and implemented health and safety programs. On July 1, 2010, the CSN and the CSABC merged to form the B.C. Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA). While each organization has had specific programs there have been overlaps. The consolidation of the staffs and programs will be of significant benefit to the entire industry through administrative efficiencies and the streamlining of program delivery. In September, BCCSA will open its new office in New Westminster.This will be the “one stop shopping” place for large and small construction sector companies who need traffic control advice, require return-to-work information, want to become COR certified or wish to access the many video and print resources that will be available to employers. The same construction safety specialists you have always worked with will be available to give you advice and assistance. The BCCSA has been developed with the support and advice of many industry stakeholders – from individual companies to the many construction-related associations who encouraged the merger. In the world where we work, the benefit of the consolidation of resources, and a sharper focus on worksite needs, is recognized and the new BCCSA is a reflection of this reality.

A SALUTE TO LABOUR! The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) salutes BC’s construction labour force! The BCCSA delivers all the programs and services formerly offered by CSN and CSABC to the construction industry of BC.

We have much to accomplish as we move forward through the remainder of the year. The board of directors will be conducting a search for a general manager while ﬁnalizing business and strategic planning. The staff will be settling into their new ofﬁces, while solidifying new work teams to better meet the health and safety needs of present and new clients.

Raising awareness, reducing injuries

Both the new board and the staffs of the CSN and the CSABC have worked tirelessly through the past year to accomplish this merger for the basic reason that they believe it is in the best interest of BC’s construction industry employers and workers. We hope you will drop by and introduce yourselves, and see what we have to offer.

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The human and ﬁnancial cost of these incidents is considerable. There’s a life long impact on families who lose a loved one to a workplace fatality or face a lifetime of care for someone who has been seriously injured. All construction companies are impacted through the WorkSafeBC assessment rates and those construction sites that suffer a serious or fatal incident face considerable morale and productivity issues.

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Jogging for the bog Zahab, a Canadian celebrity, motivational speaker and well-known endurance athlete, is running the entire distance around the bog – 40 kilometres – during this annual Jog for the Bog five and 10 km run. Living with a chronic lung condition, Moore said feels a connection with the bog. He hopes to raise $2,000 for the event and join Zahab in running the 40 km around the bog. “I feel a connection with Burns Bog, also known as the lugs of the Lower Mainland,” he said.

Zahab is also featured at another Burns Bog fundraising event that same week. He will take his message inside and speak at the Burns Bog Gala on Sept. 24 at the Eaglequest Coyote Creek golf course in Surrey. For more information about either event visit www.burnsbog.org, or call the Burns Bog Conservation Society at 604-572-0373.

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Two experienced runners are turning their attention to a local cause this month. On Sept. 26, Craig Moore and Ray Zahab, both ultra marathon runners and social activists, will participate in Run with Ray at Jog for the Bog at Westview Park to raise money to support the conservation of Burns Bog. Moore is an active member of Club Fat Ass, an environmentally friendly international club for active people. He’s completed many adventures in his running life and is now turning his attention to Burns Bog.

Puppet shows at Tsa. library The Tsawwassen Library puppeteers offer a charming theatre experience to children and accompanying adults alike. Drop in to enjoy a different story every second Thursday of the month. September’s performance is Three Little Pirates and the Big, Bad Shark. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the puppet shows The Princess and the Pumpkin in October and Christmas Scramble in December. This month’s show is on Sept. 9 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The shows are offered on a drop-in basis. Not pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the information desk at the library, or call 604-943-2271.

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Metro Vancouver will be performing maintenance work on a section of sewer pipe that runs through Delta’s Watershed Park. This work will include using a magnesium-based spray for corrosion control. Park users and local residents may notice an odour, which is normal for this maintenance work.

A30 The Delta Optimist September 4, 2010

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September 4, 2010 The Delta Optimist A31

Ice Hawks hope to build on momentum Junior hockey team opens regular season on Tuesday after making surprising run to PIJHL playoff finals BY

MARK BOOTH

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After an impressive rookie campaign, the Delta Ice Hawks are expecting a big season from South Delta product Spencer Traher. The Ice Hawks open the regular season Tuesday when the North Delta Devils visit Ladner at 7:30 p.m. the ability to get the most out of his kids.” The PIJHL starts it regular season ahead of the higher junior levels, creating nothing but headaches for general managers and coaches trying to figure out their final roster. The Ice Hawks still have a number of players battling for roster spots in junior “A” and their fate could determine this team’s dystany. Here is a breakdown of how the Ice Hawks shape-up heading into Tuesday’s opener: Forwards The trio of Liam Harding, Cody Fidgett and captain Kye Benjaminsen tore through the PIJHL playoffs last March, combining for 70 points in 18 games. It was hoped the line would

remain intact and it still might, pending on what happens with Harding and Benjaminsen. The pair of 20-year-olds are currently attending junior “A” training camps in Coquitlam and Spruce Grove respectively. Fidgett, who led the playoffs with 18 goals, is poised to have a huge sophomore season. The team will also be leaning heavily on another second-year player — centre Spencer Traher who thrived in all situations last season. The club is also expecting a big season from Seafair rookie Aaron Merrick who looked more than comfortable as a frequent call-up a year ago. Defencemen The development of a young and inexperienced blueline went a

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last season as a call-up. Goaltending It was no surprise to see Andrew Hunt’s spectacular work in the playoffs earn him an opportunity with the Surrey Eagles. Zerbinos was hoping to go a similar route this season by signing another Major Midget goaltender who was getting ready for the next step of career. That candidate was Kirk Thompson, however, the former Valley West Hawk is looking good with Prince George and might not be back. The Hawks have now turned to Plan “B” which is a trio of 20-year-olds battling for the two spots, including Seafair alumni Doug Birks and Aaron Chin. Also in the hunt is Kevin Currie.

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long way towards the Ice Hawks’ deep post-season run. It also led to opportunities elsewhere for a number of them. Hard-hitting Ryan Panichelli signed with Quesnel, while Dominic Toigo and Alex Martin are battling for roster spots with the Surrey Eagles. However, this is where the Ice Hawks will be relying heavily on their Seafair recruits. Ryan Cuthbert was a regular during the playoffs as an affiliate and he will be joined by Taylor Kislanko and Andrew Talbot. Both feature plenty of size, while Talbot captained Seafair two years ago and played junior in Ontario last season. The Hawks will also be leaning on Ryan Procyshyn who, like Cuthbert, saw plenty of ice time

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Peter Zerbinos didn’t have to look too far when it came time to put together the core of his 2010 recruiting class. The Delta Ice Hawks director of hockey operations also happens to be manager of Cyclone Taylor Sports at the Richmond Ice Centre. Just steps away from his shop, the Seafair Islanders enjoyed a couple of outstanding seasons at the Midget “AAA” level, advancing to the provincial championships each time. Zerbinos affiliated three of their players last season and could have as many as seven in uniform Tuesday when the Ice Hawks open up the Pacific International Junior Hockey League regular season in Ladner against the North Delta Devils at 7:30 p.m. “I was fortunate in that I got to see a lot of their games and practices,” said Zerbinos. I also got to know them as people and they are all quality players on and off the ice. “We’re very happy to have so many of them here.” The remainder of the Seafair’s key graduates ended up with the Richmond Sockeyes, adding to what already was the Ice Hawks’ biggest rivalry. Last season, Delta upset Richmond in the playoffs en route to a surprising run to the PIJHL championship series where the locals fell to the Aldergrove Kodiaks. Now they hope to build off that momentum and challenge the Sockeyes, Grandview Steelers and North Delta Devils for top spot in the Tom Shaw Conference. Zerbinos’ other off-season task was finding a new head coach after Jimmy Cammazola opted to pursue other hockey opportunities. He believes he has found the right candidate in Darryl Erickson who has coaching experience at junior and the major midget levels. “He was a school liason for the Vancouver Police department and has worked with kids for a long time,” said Zerbinos. “He is a well-rounded coach with solid knowledge of the game who has

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Delta Lacrosse product Kyle Jones helped Team B.C. capture the silver medal at last month’s Pee Wee National Championships in Ontario. Jones played for Delta’s Pee Wee A1 team this season.

September 10 to October 21, 2010.

All-star honours for Pioneers goalie

Rob Cook showed there is still some gas left in the tank. The longtime member of the Ladner Pioneers, who lost his starting job this past season to Matt Morehouse, earned first team all-star honours as a pick-up player for the Burnaby Burrards at the recent President’s Cup national senior “B” championships. Cook was at his best in an all-B.C. battle against the Tri-City Bandits as he

In Appreciation of Your Support The grandchildren of Jack Guichon thank their community for their support during this summer’s produce season and dedicate all proceeds to the Delta Hospital Foundation in memory of Grandma Lorraine Guichon whom we lost this past year. Any corn bought will be matched for free on Sunday, September 5th at the corn and vegetable tent on Arthur Drive at the pullout, across from the Kirkland House.

turned aside 40 shots in a 10-5 victory for Burnaby over the three-time West Coast Senior Lacrosse League champions. Despite his heroics, the Burrards were still kept off the podium, falling 13-6 to the Kahnawake Mohawks in the bronze medal game. The tournament was dominated by eastern teams as CanAm League champions Onondaga Redhawks captured gold with a 14-7 win over Ontario’s Owen Sound Woodsmen in the final.

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Girls Fastpitch Tryouts Pee Wee B Tryouts Sept 8 ~ 6-7:15, Sept 11 ~ 10-12, Sept 14 ~ 6-7:15

Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. Tryouts are based on weather permitting. If you are unable to attend these tryout sessions or if the weather is questionable, or for any further information, please contact Fred Wells at president@ladnerminorfastpitch.com

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Winter Clinics LTP, Mite, Squirts, Peewee Bantam

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Pitching clinics start Sept 18 and will be held ON Saturdays. Winter skills camp start ﬁrst week of January and will run most Saturdays until ﬁrst week of April.

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On behalf of the Business Improvement Association (BIA) of Tsawwassen Board Members and Executive Director, we would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their support of the 2010 Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights: Vancity Watkins Natural Products Wellspring Health Ylium Alterations

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Paul Hawksworth is quickly working his way up the coaching ranks in the sport of rowing. The Ladner native, who enjoyed a stellar competitive career at the University of Victoria, was recently appointed coach of the Canadian under 23 men’s program. Hawksworth has been working in the Canadian university rowing system and has also had several years of experience in the U.S. college system, including a stint at Washington State. His coaching duties will be based at the national training centre at Elk Lake in Victoria. “I’m particularly pleased with the additional support that Paul will provide to our development program,” said Peter Cookson, Rowing Canada’s high performance director. “This role will help shape the high performance program to ensure that talent is properly nurtured, which is essential for the future success of our national and Olympic teams.” He is the son of longtime Delta councillor George Hawksworth who passed away in March.

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NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN & ENJOY! This fabulous 3 bdrm rancher is not only VERY WELL MAINTAINED -It’s IMMACULATE & located in the DESIRABLE BEACH GROVE AREA of Tsawwassen. Great yard! Great home! LOCATION 1643 Enderby Ave-Tsawwassen

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Sought-After Highland Terrace! Beautiful 2 bedroom condo ( very spacious 1,330 sq/ft unit!). 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen/eating area. Updated w/ new appliances, hardware, crown molding, etc. Quiet, west facing location, #205-5550 14B Ave-Tsawwassen

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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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4513 45A STREET-WEST LADNER priced to sell @ $659,900 SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME! 3,150 SQ.FT COACH HOME

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Beautiful 3 bedroom townhome in sought-after Harbour side! Totally renovated new windows, new bathrooms, new large, extended kitchen, laminate !ooring, etc! This is a real beauty! Don’t miss out! Private yard backing green space. 4754 West River Road-Ladner

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A38 The Delta Optimist September 4, 2010

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Bright & spacious condo with over 1,150 square feet. This is one of the largest units in this complex. Very private and serene, looking out onto greenery. Living room with gas fireplace and french doors leading to deck. Bright formal dining room. U-shaped kitchen. 2 bedrooms (master with 2 piece ensuite) and a super large storage closet. Very clean! Immediate possession possible!, Tsawwassen

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LARGE 1 BEDROOM IN CENTURY HOUSE

Best value in town! 828 sq. ft., 1 bedroom suite with an updated kitchen, a large sunny patio in the popular "Century House" - just a short walk to the shopping, transit, & coffee shops. Beautifully landscaped & well kept building in the heart of Tsawwassen. No rentals, no pets. Very quiet building and location. Quick possession possible.

#202, 1175 Ferguson Rd, Tsawwassen

$209,500

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 706 SQ. FT., 1 BEDROOM CONDO ... Gorgeous NEW kitchen with NEW granite countertops, NEW cabinets and NEW stainless steel appliances, NEW tile flooring and sitting bar. Dining area and living room with NEW wood flooring, lovely gas fireplace & access to balcony. NEW paint throughout. NEW carpet in master bedroom featuring walk through closet to updated bathroom and french doors which lead to private balcony. Storage locker just down the hall. Secured underground parking. Close to shops & amenities yet tucked quietly away in a cul-de-sac. Pets allowed! Nothing to do but move right in!

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Fabulous 2 level home with 99 year lease onTsawwassen First Nations land. This well cared for home is 2,000 square feet, 20 years old and includes a 1 bedroom suite down. Main floor with beautiful hardwood floors. Living room, dining room, kitchen with newer appliances, 2 bedrooms (master with 3 piece ensuite). Newer windows, newer hot water tank, etc. All located on a large lot just across the street from the park. Views to the Ferries and gulf Islands. First time offered!!!

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#204, 4733 River Road West, Ladner

$386,500

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Call now to view this recently renovated, 2 bedroom (or 1 and a den) condo, Large kitchen with white cabinets and brand new stainless steel appliances Formal dining area and living room with gas fireplace, master bedroom with large walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite. New items: carpets, paint, hot water tank, front loading washer & dryer. Nothing to do but enjoy the terrific lifestyle of owning this beautiful condo in one of Ladner’s most desirable condo developments. adult oriented (19+) River west offers a terrific senic location, yet is just a short walk to historic downtown Ladner.

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RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 4676 54A Street, Ladner $579,000

BIG 2500 sq ft Basement Entry 4 bed 3 bath 2 level home on a nice bright 68 X 122 foot lot in a great Ladner neighborhood. Tar and Gravel low slope roof is just under 5 years old, 2 newer gas ﬁreplaces and lots of room to make some updates for a family with new design and decorating ideas. Plenty of room downstairs to comfortably accommodate Mom and Dad too!

#110-7751 Minoru Blvd. $309,000. New Listing in Canterbury Court. Updated 2 bedroom; 2bathroom. Largest deck in the complex.

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4858 59A Street, Ladner $519,000

Some nice updates in ﬂooring and paint colors. Master bedroom has walk in closet and a full 4 piece ensuite bathroom. It is a wonderful family Rancher home. Roof is only 2 years old, double car garage, very private yard and a nice neighborhood. Close to schools, transit and the community rec center.

#314-1359 56th $339,000. Windsor Woods. Come and enjoy this beautiful 2 bedroom; 2 bathroom unit. Very open ﬂoor plan. Great for entertaining.

Townhome #322 13888 70th Avenue, Surrey $339,000

Nice 1586 foot ground floor Rancher style 2 bed 2 bath with some nice updating in the past 2 years. Clean in floor hot water heat, thermo windows and a gas fireplace. Kitchen, Eating Area and Family Room are all adjacent to each other. 1 car garage with storage room. The 23 acre site has low density Townhomes, waterways, fountains & lovely gardens. There is RV storage on the grounds, and the Club House has guests suites, meeting room, Rec Room, Hot Tub and an outdoor pool. If you are a Snowbird, this is your place!

Windsor Woods ~ #314 1359 56th Street, Tsawwassen

4856 Turnbuckle Wynd, Ladner $339,000

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#119-5800 Andrews Rd. $389,000. The Villas in Steveston. 2 bedroom; 2 bathroom with stunning views of the farmlands. Come and enjoy the Village life.

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Nicely updated 1538 sq. ft. 3 level, 3 bed, family room townhome with 1 car garage in downtown Ladner. Updates include kitchen, bathroom, ﬂooring, Low E windows, heat & lighting. Big deck and new fencing. Great complex with clubhouse rec and exercise facility.

Can small town values and big city amenities coexist? Start with quality highrise residences located in the heart of the thriving town centre. Add ocean views, amenity-rich shopping promenade of Johnston Road, and top ranked local schools. Of course it can. AV R A . I N T I M AT E & L I VA B L E . W H I T E R O C K . REGISTER NOW

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The VUE – Cornwall. $1,999,000. This unique 4 unit complex is in the heart of Kitsilano. This unit was featured in House & Home. Polished concrete, limestone, black walnut cabinets, 3 balconies with unobstructed views.

Cozy 1124 sq foot 2 bed 2 bath condo, close to shopping, central to everything & the bus route. Includes all appliances, gas Fireplace, 4 piece ensuite, new laminate ﬂooring, large sundeck. This condo feels like a rancher layout. Close to the park and the colorful Windsor Woods lagoon.

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Come bring your offer for this beautifully crafted new home. This must be seen! Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath featuring a spacious ﬂoor-plan boasting over 2,500 sq ft with vaulted ceilings and a very functional layout. Centrally located, close to shopping & transit routes, you'll love spending time with family and friends in your own backyard!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:30 - 4:30 #8-3459 W RIVER RD. ~ $489,000 This well kept 3 bedroom float home located in Canoe Pass Village, a community of 43 float homes, boasts a new roof. 17'x8'6 West view deck, fresh exterior design & paint and lots of TLC by the current owners who sadly are transferring. Wonderful open concept with kitchen upgrades, a cozy wood fireplace and great room entertaining. Master bath has two sinks, jetted tub and shower adjoining the spacious mster bedroom. Included is a 32' boat slip for easy getaways on the river, a garage and lots of storage.

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I’M AFRAID THE PLACE IS PRETTY SMALL ... PERHAPS ONE OF YOU COULD GO INSIDE AND COME BACK OUT AND TELL THE OTHER WHAT IT’S LIKE

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 12-2 423 SHANNON WAY TSAWWASSEN $589,900

OPEN SUNDAY 3-5 4563 46A ST WEST LADNER $689,900

OPEN SATURDAY 12-2 203 - 1315 56TH STREET TSAWWASSEN $339,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 5335 6TH AVE TSAWWASSEN $874,900

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 5365 CHAMBERLAYNE WAY LADNER $827,500

This lovely Pebble Hill 3 bedroom split level is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to parkland and on a sunny westerly exposed lot. Extras include new windows, decks, roof, heat pump and a sun room overlooking the gardens.

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.

Just Listed! 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite in "The Olivia". Beautiful bamboo ﬂoors, open concept plan with black appliances and granite counters, lovely north facing balcony cool in the summer. Shows like new and available for immediate occupancy.

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!

12 year old one owner home designed and built by Howard Shmid. This 2550 sq. ft. home is situated on a private park like lot and offers 3 bedrooms and a games room up plus den on the main. All on a private park like lot in Victory Estates.

OPEN SUNDAY 3-5 308-1375 VIEW CRESCENT TSAWWASSEN $338,900

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 201 - 1175 55 STREET TSAWWASSEN $429,000

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 113 - 5421 10TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $375,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 6674 - 1A AVENUE BOUNDARY BAY $649,900

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 205 - 5472 11TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $329,900

Beautiful Sundial townhome offering main ﬂoor living and bedrooms up. Extensively updated it overlooks a private courtyard and is close to the town centre and transportation to the city.

Fully renovated every square inch - beach cottage only a block to the beach with room for your water toys. Plus back guest studio matching the theme of this beautiful home.

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.

Just Listed! Top ﬂoor west facing suite in “Fairview 56” Vaulted ceilings and separated bedrooms make this 2 bedroom/2 bath suite feel larger than 983 sq. ft. Great maple kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances overlook dining and living rooms great for entertaining.

Lovely 2 bedroom suite with great ﬂoor plan - bedrooms are at opposite ends. Gourmet open plan kitchen with granite counter tops, hardwood ﬂooring, and designer paint colors. 3 minutes walk to town centre and bus stop.

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JUUL JENSEN, Vicki (Vera) (nee Hearn)

Beloved sister, aunt and great aunt, passed away peacefully in Delta Hospital on August 16, 2010. Vicki was born in Essex, UK, on January 12, 1922, and lived an eventful life in show business, dancing and performing across Europe and the Middle East in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. She came to Canada in 1971 and lived for thirty years in Edmonton, Alberta, where she had many friends among her Woodward’s colleagues, Alberta Ballet School and the Orchid Society of Alberta. She moved to Tsawwassen in 2001, residing at Garden Place apartments, where she continued her enthusiasm for orchids with the Vancouver Orchid Society. Vicki will be remembered very fondly for her lively sense of fun, her sparkly smile and her unfailing good humour. She is survived by her sister Margaret O’Hara, sister-in-law Adelaide Hearn, nieces Felicity Jenkins, Anne Murray and Christina Musson, nephew Martin Hearn, and great nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Boundary Bay Cemetery, Tsawwassen, BC.

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MEDFORD, Kenneth Alleyne

DSM, RCNVR, B.Comm. December 14, 1917 - August 25, 2010

Ken passed away after a short illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Medford of Montreal, brother Austin and sister-in-law Beverly. He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, sons Gary (Karen) and Brian, nephews Kenneth and Gordon (Sylvia) and sister-in-law Edith. He was born in Montreal and was a long time employee of the CNR at Headquarters. He served for 5 years in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, participated in the Battle of the Atlantic in many convoy battles during WW2 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. At his request, a private Anglican service was held September 1st at Boundary Bay Cemetery in Delta. A drop-in reception in his memory will be held at the family home on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 1330 to 1630. Donations to charity of choice or Delta Hospital Foundation.

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Obituaries

ANDREASEN, Dorothy May Dorothy passed away peacefully Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Delta Hospital. She was born May 28, 1926 in Vancouver. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her husband of 63 years Mark, her daughter Jane (Robert), sons Eric (Klaudia) and Jack (Corinne), 6 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren, extended family and many friends. She was a lifetime member of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary and served on the board for 9 years. An avid gardener, she was a lifetime member of the Evergreen Garden Club which she belonged to for over 40 years. She volunteered for Lifeline for over 20 years and also volunteered for the Mammography program. She completed a business degree at Douglas College at 50 and worked many years for Tsawwassen Medical Clinic and Instant Lawns. She was a member of the Tsawwassen Tops Club. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Delta Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Delta Funeral Home 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC. The family would like to thank the Delta Hospital staff and volunteers for the care and compassion given to her while she was there.

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NOTICE OF 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THAYER, Lorraine Verna (Leach) March 11, 1922 - August 18, 2010. Lorraine passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 88. Many thanks to the staff at Delta Hospital for her care during her short stay. Lorraine is survived by her daughter Joyce, son Murray and grandchildren Jessica and Arlo and her beloved partner of many years Horace (Fletch). Lorraine is predeceased by her husband Harold. Lorraine will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends in the Ladner community and around the world. Lorraine requested that no service be held. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations to the Union Gosphel Mission would be greatly appreaciated.

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Notice is hereby given that an Annual General Meeting of School District #37 Business Company will be held Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 PM at the Delta School Board Ofﬁce Building, 4585 Harvest Drive, Ladner, BC.

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EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part-time position at the University of Victoria – Centre on Aging (Ladner Office). Duties include: completing travel expense claims for staff and volunteers, payment requests for merchants, suppliers and staff and other light general office duties. Candidate will have post-secondary education, computer proficiency and the ability to multi-task. Experience in administrative duties an asset. Please send covering letter and resume by September 7, 2010 to Sherry Lynch: sllynch@dccnet.com University of Victoria – Centre on Aging #210 – 4907 Chisholm Street, Delta, B.C. V4K 2K6

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TAYLOR Gordon deRUPE The Taylor families of Ladner, Ottawa, Parksville, and High River, sadly announce the passing of their Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa Gordon deRupe Taylor on August 28, 2010. Born in Ladner, May 9, 1923 to Chrissie and Vernon deR Taylor, a pioneering family on the Delta. Gordon served overseas during WWII in England, the Netherlands, and Germany, attended UBC (B.A., M.A.) and was the author of the book; “A Century of Progress” the first book of Delta’s history pub.1958. In later years he served as president of the British Isles Family History Society for several years. Left to mourn are his wife of 63 years, Joan, his daughters Linda (Glenn), Eileen (Heinz), four Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren, brother Ken (Dorothy) sister Phyllis (Norm) and many nieces and nephews in Canada.

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Mindi, 604-777-2195

Junior Estimator/Project Co-ordinator

McKinley Electric is a growing electrical company based in Delta. We require a highly motivated individual to become involved in quoting and managing administrative duties related to projects. If you are customer service oriented, on the job training will be provided and the successful individual will develop in an important position that will be both challenging and rewarding. Training and experience using quotation software and Excel is required. Our ideal candidate must be flexible and able to multi-task, as other duties may be required from time to time in this fast paced environment. We offer a salary position with the individual qualifying for our benefit plan after three months. Please send resume to fax: 604-946-2800 or email: jobs@mckinley.ca

LIVE IN caregiver req’d for Elderly woman. Full time, $8/hr, 40hr/wk, room & board, must speak & write english. 1 year exp. Please contact Mhels Nanny Agency, 4708 Ashbury Place, Ladner, BC, 604-805-2200

1250

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.

OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE HELPER (LADNER)

Seasonal part-time. Must be able to drive a tractor and operate power landscaping equipment. Need to be reliable and able to work independently. Please send resume to:

admin@gipaanda.bc.ca or fax to: 604-946-1310 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.

Hotel Restaurant

ABC COUNTRY RESTAURANT

Servers Dayshifts available, Flexible Schedule. Apply in person weekdays 5124 - 48th Ave, Ladner or online at abcladnerstore@telus.net CASUAL BANQUET STAFF req’d at the Delta Town & Country Inn located in South Delta. Candidates should have: •Their own transportation •Speak fluent English •Serve it Right Certification Please only apply if you are willing to work Evenings and Weekends. Experience is an asset. To Apply: Fax resume to Sales & Catering Department: 604-946-5916 or e-mail sales@deltainn.com

COOK WANTED

Fooze Gold Food Services Ltd. dba Boston Pizza a busy restaurant located at 12060 Nordel Way, Surrey, BC urgently requires services of a F/T Cook. Main duties include plan and cook meals from preset menu for the chain, prepare specific food packages for small and medium size groups and train kitchen staff. Starting Salary is $15/hr. Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cook. Please fax resume to 604-596-6475.

DE DUTCH PANNEKOEK HOUSE

in Richmond is looking for a part time Cook / Prep Person willing to work a flexible schedule. Great weekday, weekend and holiday hours for students and stay at home parents. Wage increase upon knowledge of positions. Must have Food Safe level 1. Please drop off resume anytime btwn 8:00 am - 2:30 pm 8031 Leslie Road, Richmond WATERFRONT RESORT in Tofino seeks management couple. Exc salary + accomodations & bonus package. Exp preferred. Call 250-266-1711 or email: emilkulcsar@yahoo.ca

1266

Medical/Dental

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

1270

Office Personnel

LADNER CONSTRUCTION CO seeks office support. P/T 1 to 2 days/week. Position includes: clerical support, phones & basic bookkeeping/payroll duties. Experience in word & Simply Accounting a must. Fax resume to 604-940-4527

1310

1410

Home Support

Trades/Technical

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY IN DAWSON CREEK, Water + Sewer Grade Person. Must have good understanding of grades, reading plans, operating lasers. Knowledge of surveying an asset. Fax Resume to 1-250-782-1859 or Phone 1-250-784-3993.

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Richmond: Sept 18 or Oct 9 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available.

1-888-748-4126

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

604-272-7213

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.

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

2070

Education

MEDICAL OFFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED!

www.advance-education.com

MARKETPLACE Dreaming of a career in

Education? Find it in the calssiﬁeds!

Appliances

2075 UNDER PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.

We sell & service all hot & cold pressure washers 604.434.2188 upsi.ca #11 - 5850 Byrne Rd. Burnaby

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy

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2010

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

Music/Theatre/ Dance

604-306-5134

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Music Lessons

Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass and Popular Keyboard. Private lessons or ask about learning with a friend. Rentals available. Call Ross at 604.943.6865. Visit - www.steelstring.ca

To advertise call

604-998-0218

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

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

4 WHEEL Shop Rider Scooter for Seniors. Excellent Condition, priced to sell. Originally $3000. asking $800. obo 604.940.8663 All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

Fuel

FIREWOOD, DRY 1 y.o. Cherry, cut & split, $100 cord p/u, $150 delivered. Vancouver. Call 778-233-2683 or 604-879-6019

ELECTRIC BED, SCOOTER, others items suitable for sick room. Best offer!! 604-943-8114 GIRLS SOUTHPOINT Uniform ranges from Kindergarten to grade 7, 604-250-8052 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca

Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 COMPUTER DESK, $40 obo. Call 778-846-5275 CREDENZA, bookcase/desk, dresser, brass sofa table/2 end tables. reasonable.604-940-1925

DINING SUITE. 9 piece honey oak. excellent condition. Orig. $2500. will sell for $750. Call 604.940.8663 OAK BEDROOM set - King size bed $500 good condition also King size Brass bed $50 604-943-7491

SOFA SECTIONAL burgundy leather, large, (Chintz & Co) pd $3500 (almost new) $2500 firm; black buffet & dining table, w/6 chairs, seats 8, (Scan Design) $2500; solid pine armoire & 5 drawer chest, new $500; crafted pine buffet & hutch, new $1500; 604-943-9410

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

2118 LARGE DOG KENNEL FOR SALE $60. 604-946-9612

Recycler

2 CHEST of drawers, 1 is 9 drawer and other is 5, free you p/u, 778-836-2473 2 TV’S 22 inch & 17 inch. SONY Both in oak entertainment units. U PICK UP. 604-946-7747

GARAGE SALES 2080

Garage Sale

LADNER

GARAGE SALE!

Sun. Sept 5, 10am - ???? 4582- 45A Ave. Port Guichon area Lots of baby items, stroller, hichair, crib, etc, boy/girls bikes w/training wheels, toys, phones, blender, fireplace etc.

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Garage Sale

Tsawwassen

GARAGE SALE Sun & Mon, Sept 5 & 6 8am - 4pm 1189 Bayview Drive Everything must go! Looking to clear out clutter to sell house

Tsawwassen Leaving the Country! Sun. Sept 5th 9am - 1pm The Old Veggie Shed @52nd St. & 28th Ave. Time for deals!. Furn, garden tools, work storage cabs, New items & all kinds of stuff.

Weekends were made for shoppping, so make sure you check our Classifieds every Weekend for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area!

Follow the garage sale trail every weekend in

The Delta Optimist Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad

September 4, 2010 The Delta Optimist

3508 3010-03

Music/Dance Instruction

PIANO LESSONS avail in Ladner home, grade 12 ARCT student, $15 per 1/2hr. refs 604-940-1602

3015

Childcare Available

Bright Eyes Academy

3503

3510 Feed & Hay Triple Five Trucking

Dogs

SPECIAL • Cedar Shavings

COCKATIEL, Loving home req’d 3 y.o. female, beautiful cage, toys & food incl. $85 604-943-5782

3507

AMERICAN PITBULL pups, P/B, $500. Call for more information, 604-819-6006

POODLE/SCHNAUZER X, 8 mos wks, shots, deworm, declawed, doc’d tails. 3F/2M. 604-951-6890

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Childcare Wanted

AFTER SCHOOL CARE needed in the English Bluff area. 3 children age 10, 8, & 7. 3 or 4 days per wk until 4:15. Walk home from school & stay at our home. Responsible teenager considered. Laura or Steve: 604-943-8629 Sept 15 start.

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Daycare Centres

Licensed Family Daycare French Immersion 0-12 yrs. Ladner Activities include story telling, crafts, outdoor play. Openings available

Pls Call Marie-Claude

604-946-7402 CREATION STATION DAYCARE Licensed Group Daycare & School Age has spaces avail. for ages 30 mos. - 10 yrs.

604-940-8077 creationstationdaycare.com

534-5544 290-8405

RAGDOLL KITTENS, males, vet check, 1 vac. dewormed, parents Sealpoints, $350, 604-850-7471

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

CHOCOLATE LAB pups, PB both mother and father come from a bird dog lineage father is ckc reg 1st shots vet checked and dewormed $600 604-768-7130

PUREBRED BLUE pitbulls $1000. Very healthy with first shots Ph: 604-584-7885.

604-724-7652 EXP’D CHILDCARE provider has full time spot avail immed, Central Ladner. Call 604-946-6454

KILN DRIED Hemlock, Fir, Spruce Sawdust & Shavings

Cats

Programs for ages 0 - 12 www.brighteyesacademy.ca

3508

Birds

Child Care Centres

Visit our website:

Dogs

3508

Dogs

Puppy Paradise LOCATED IN

CKC REG’D Rottweiller Pups, 11 wks, Champion German lines, vet chk’ed, $1000+. 1-604-287-7688

SURREY

LHASALIER LHASALIER MORKIE MORKIE HAVANESE/PUG HAVANESE Registered

$695 $595 $795 $695 $695 $795 PEKAPOMRETRIEVERS $695 GOLDEN (SHIHTZU/PUGS BD> Registered, 1 left!) $495 PAPILLON Registered $695 HAVENESE $795 PEKEPOO Registered $695 PEKAPOM $695 WESTIE MIN PIN Registered $595 SHELTIE $495 MINI PUGGLE $595 BICHAPOO $695 SHIHTZU/PUGS $695 YORKIE Registered PAPILLON $695 COCKALIER Registered $695 PEKEPOO $695 ENG TOY/BICHON $695 WESTIE $795 BEAGLE $795 SHELTIE Registered $795 PUGGLE $695 BICHAPOO $695 CHIHUAHUA $695+ YORKIE Registered $795 DASCHUND $795 COCKALIER $695 CHI-WEENIE $695 POM (8WEEKS,REG) $595 $795 Pekingese ENG TOY/BICHON $695 Chi/Pug $795 BEAGLE $795 Italian Greyhound $795 Sheltie-Mo

$895 $795 $795 $895 $795 $695 $895 $795 $895 $695 $795 $695 $895 $895 $795 $895 $895 $795 $795 $895 $795 $895 $895

LABRADOODLES! 250-395-4323 wildrosekennels@telus.net MALTESE PUPS, 2 m’s, trained, 3.5 mths, vet ✔ 1st shots, fam raised, ready to go. 604-464-5077

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS Male. Ready to go! $650 firm. 604-591-2137

$795

$275 $395 $275 $395 $395

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11:30-6:30/Sun 12-6 Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun - Free Delivery - 12-6

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4060

Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

4 TOY Australian Shepherd pups 2/merles 2/ tri parents to view 604.799.3324/ $750 - $950 cowgirl555520@rocketmail.com

Cares! 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.

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Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629

5040 PIT BULL Puppies. UKC reg. Great bloodlines. 604-240-1647. www.heavylinepitbulls.com

Financial Services

http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com

3540

Pet Services

CRITTER CAPERS dog walking. puppy play school. 604-836-4945 www.crittercapers.ca

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Cancer June 21-July 22: Pay attention to details, addresses: mistakes are possible. You could find old letters, emails from long ago. Siblings re-connect. Avoid major new starts before Sept. 12. An Augustlong influence of domestic friction will ebb soon, leading to romance, beauty, acceptance, creative work and general joy in life! (Might start this week, or early next.) Wednesday begins an autumn of success and luck in legal, educational, international, love and cultural spheres, especially if you work at them. Chase money/shop Sunday/Monday. Attend to home, kids late week. Romance Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Start nothing big before Sept. 12, especially in earnings, purchasing and possessions – but a “renewed” start on an old project/venture might be slated midweek. All week, a former casual sensual relationship is good, a new one not. Your energy and charisma shine Sunday/ Monday. Travel, friends, communications have been lucky and intriguing the last few weeks – and are again, Thursday/Friday. But this promising area will ebb, recede soon – a powerful, perhaps romantic domestic situation will replace it. Are you ready for commitment? Saturday holds clues – in your neighbourhood. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Rest Sunday/Monday. Your charisma, energy and luck soar Tuesday/Wednesday! (And all month.) Continue to avoid big new starts before Sept. 12. Apply your high spirits to ongoing projects and relationships, or those that return from the past. You’ve had a nice ”money run” for a month or so (in which you’ve probably reduced your bank account by lax/optimistic spending) – this ends soon, so start tightening up. (Wait until Sept. 14 onward to create a budget.) There will be many reasons to spend during the six-seven weeks ahead: travel will call, perhaps via siblings. Job inspiration Thursday!

REAL ESTATE 6002

Franchises/ Business Opps

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

★ WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! 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

6020-06

Chilliwack

GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848

Own Your Own Retail Business! Prime White Rock location. Low rent. $5900 incls $3000+ stock, fixtures. Turn Key. 604-541-9898

6020 5035

PB HAVANESE & Havanese X pups, 8weeks, vaccinated, dew, $675/$875. Call 778-881-5966

2 HUSBY Yorkies (male and female).needs re-homing, they are both A K C registered, if you are interested kindly send an email to bcrandell@blumail.org

Aries March 21 - April 19: The romance planets have been in your partnership and opportunity sign since early August. They leave soon (Venus Sept. 8, Mars Sept. 14). If you’re unattached, this could be your last chance for a while to ﬁnd romance (with someone already met?). If you’ve recently formed an attraction, the weeks ahead could deepen it, bringing intimacy and questions of commitment. You’re having second thoughts about work, and the choices you’ve made. What to do? It’s best just to work, period, at whatever. Don’t sweat decisions. This is an easy, smooth, romantic, inspired week! Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis lies on romance, beauty, pleasure, creativity, speculation, successful risk. You’re on a winning streak, especially Tuesday/Wednesday and Saturday! (Other four days: tackle practicalities.) Your social life will meet luck and expanding popularity from this week to next January. And better: starting this week and next, romantic opportunities turn to partnership opportunities, through November. Singles among you are in for a great time (unless you’re chained to the couch). Remember, start nothing before Sept. 12: if someone enters before this, hopefully he/she’s a former ﬂame. Gemini May 21-June 20: Remember, start nothing new before Sept. 12. That said, your romantic prospects, high for the last month, remain that way until the 14th. But time is running out. If you have your eye on two or three people (or one) make your bid (Sunday/Monday or, better, Thursday/Friday). Someone with whom you’ve shared love before is better than someone new. Saturday shows you what awaits for the rest of 2010: work, career, ambition, health concerns. Midweek (Tuesday/Wednesday) pay attention to home, kids, nature, real estate: a new project might start, with a former situation or object.

CAREGIVING AVAILABLE Skilled and experienced, compassionate and fun-loving caregiver available. Providing: companionship, errands, outings & appointment management for elderly lady. Refs avail. Contact Eileen Wray @ 604-952-3595

SPECIALS *** ******SPECIALS *** Shihtzu-Poodle X $275

Shihtzu-Poodle X Yorkie-Poo Maltese-Pekingese X Shihtzu $495 Pomeranian Registered, M/F Yorkie-Poo

Homecare Available

SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195

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www.westcoastfrenchbulldogs.com

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

9613 192ND Street

BREED BREED

RARE! CHOCOLATE, Blue, cream & brindle. French Bulldogs, Reserve now! 604-802-6934

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory 4500sf 5br 5ba home, 2 bsmt suites, $599,500 824-9700 id5206 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Langley renovated top floor 1161sf 2br 2ba condo, view $293K 778-996-3444 id5179 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 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $499,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Guildford bargain, huge spotless 1227sf 2br 2ba condo $235,900 589-6265 id5213

4 BR 3 bath, 3,336SF, priv & excl. over 1 acre of useable land, gated entry, $659,000. 604-339-3431 www.chilliwackestate.com

6020-12

Ladner/ South Delta

LADNER, SPACIOUS 4 Br, 1/4 acre lot, central location, lots of extras, suite potential, nr hospital, $619,000. 604-946-2474 or drive by: 5007 57A St.

6020-20

Mission

MISSION, BY OWNER, Reno’d2 ste’s, 1900 sqft, 6100 sqft lot, Rent $1000 per side, $299,000. Call Kelly 604-418-3162

6030

Lots & Acreage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. New Westminster. No HST! $325,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing brand new and important before Sept. 12. A romantic link or creative opportunity inspires this whole week, especially Thursday eve through Friday night. If you’ve wanted to contact an old flame, this is the time to do so. (Best Sunday/Monday or Thursday/Friday.) Also great for working on film, creative chores, etc. (And for health, sanitation regimes neglected for a while.) Your romantic clout/attractiveness, high since early August, is about to ebb mildly (though it still supports sensual relationships nicely through November) so don’t delay. Rest, government, therapy midweek. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Wishes could come true, especially ones you formed long ago – and especially Tuesday/Wednesday. Remember, start nothing new and significant before Sept. 12. Your career, ambitions and prestige relations demand attention (and reward it) Sunday/Monday. Midweek thrills with social joys, flirtations, entertainment, popularity and high hopes! Retreat for a breather Thursday/Friday. (All week, especially during this “breather,” problems magically dissolve. Your energy and charisma surge back Saturday. Soon, very soon, your romantic magnetism will rise – for four months! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: This week and next, the high hopes of August ebb into the “forming stage” – where you’ll contemplate them, plan, adjust to give them a path or room to grow, nurture them, etc. (Leave the planning part until next week.) Mostly, those hopes involve(d) romance, creative projects, pleasure, social situations, gatherings, an organization, and work or health. A meeting and/ or conversation this week could inspire or inform you luckily about one of these hopes, especially Thursday/Friday. Earlier, Sunday/Monday are gentle, wise. Be ambitious, friendly with higher-ups Tuesday/ Wednesday.

6065

Recreation Property

MT. BAKER SKI AREA. 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $399,500 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

Sept. 5 - Sept. 11 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Despite mistakes, delays and other irritants, life remains mellow, gentle, loving. Your understanding and compassion flow. But don’t start new ventures before Sept. 12, especially in legal, far travel, publishing, insurance, statistical and cultural areas. It’s a great week for studying history or classical works (or your own family trees/ skeletons). You might receive a great idea about real estate, home, children, security or “Mother Nature” – let it percolate. Big finances, life’s mysteries and subconscious desires rise Sunday/Monday. Ambition, late week. Happiness, social joys Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Lots of dealings with others this week. (Remember, in all this, don’t start new ventures or new relationships before Sept. 12: delve into ongoing or past ones.) Sunday/Monday can bring exciting meetings, opportunities – and the need for diplomacy. Secrets, mysteries circle you Tuesday/Wednesday. Delve deep – you could solve a psychological puzzle, find the money, or grow more intimate with someone. Legal, far travel, educational, publishing, cultural and love matters arise Thursday/ Friday. These are building a long-term “base” for ambition, worldly position (as Saturday hints). Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Relationships, partnerships, enemies and allies, opportunities and obstacles, potential fame, the public, negotiations, litigation, relocation – one or more of these fills the two weeks ahead. A new project or venture might begin here Tuesday/Wednesday. For safety and success, focus on “renewed” starts. Temptation in some form (sex, money/greed) has tickled your interest since early August (and does again Thursday/Friday). Soon, these lures will fade, to be replaced by a lucky, gentle, wise romantic urge. Saturday shows an early clue. Your financial intuition is correct this week. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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The Delta Optimist September 4, 2010

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

6540

Houses - Rent

4 BR, in Tsaw, kitchen & 3 bath. 2 levels. Oct 1st, 604-753-9028

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!

4 BR rancher, Tsaw, 2.5 bath, sunny yard, fp, all appls, $1950, pet ok, Immed. 604-948-1966

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace

Are you looking for a 1 bedroom 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

7BD/6BA GEORGIAN Mansion. Prime Panorama Ridge loc. Avail Unfurn/Furn. $5500/$6500 + util. Sept/Oct 1. Call 604.831.0859

1 bedroom suite available 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

Julianne Maxwell

Kelly Court

Shawnigan

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 and 2 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

Harbourside

Affordable 1 and 3 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 WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

DELTA WEST

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

LADNER 3 bdrm $995 incl., heat, h/w, prkg. Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. 604-940-8726 TSAW. 1 BR, all appls, FP, inste wd, np, no BBQ, nr ammens. Suit adults. $1100 604-943-6163

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BDRM, 2 ba, updated 2 level, f/p, w/d, gar, ns np, Oct 1. $1750. nr schls, Ladner, 604-940-6874

6508

HomeLife Peninsula Property Management Property Manager (604) 536-0220 Check our rental listings at

www.rentinfo.ca

HOUSE, on horse farm, 1 bath, 28th ave, 1-2 adults, 5appl, ns, pet ok, dbl gar, $1600 Oct 1, call for appointment. 604-940-0760 LOVELY CHARACTER bungalow, 2.5 bedrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, close to schools, W Ladner. $1800 per month 604 834-1468 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

AUTOMOTIVE 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 suite, Ladner, newer, incl utils, shr w/d, $750 Avail Now. refs req’d. Call 604-763-4902 1 BDRM suite, walk-in shower, shared laundry, heat/hot water/ cable incl. No pets/smoking/ drugs. Arthur Dr/44 Ave. $750/mth. Derek 604-841-1119

1 BR large ground level bsmt, Ladner incl hydro, nr bus loop, ns, np, Oct. 1, $875, 604-946-3038

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

TSA 3 bd house, lg yard, near schools, avail Oct 1 $1750. 604-649-6101

3 BR Ladner Bsmt, fridge, stove, wd, fenced yard, prkg, now, ns, $1000incl utils, 604-765-3642

APPROX. 850 sq. ft. of 2nd floor professional office space is avail for lease in Fawcett House, 5058 -47A Ave, Ladner. Central location just 1/2 block from the town centre. Lease rate $20.00 per sq ft plus a proportionate share of expenses. Call Bryanne Eastwood: 604 946-8010.

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

6595

Shared Accommodation

ROOM AVAIL in Ladner house, nice area, ns, $500 incl utils & w/d. avail Sept. 1. 604-946-0088

6595-25

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

3 BR upper flr. 1.5 baths, 80 & 112th Ave. & schools, N. Delta, large back yard, $1250. now or Sept 1 or 15, refs. Randy 604-760-8005 3BR, 2000 sq ft fully renovated upper house, quiet st, nr park and bus, f/p, d/w. No smoking or pets. Oct. 1st, $1,600. 604.946.9142 LADNER, DELUXE newer 2 BR & Den ste on acerage, own appls, priv entry, patio, parking, quiet area. $1300 incls utils/cable/net. NS/NP. Avail Now. 604-946-1229 TSAW, 1 BR, newer appl, shr w/d, sngle only. n/s, n/p, $700inc util/ cbl, web. Sept 15/Oct 1 948-9737 TSAW 3 br upper, 1.5 bath, 1350 sf, w/d, dw, h/wood flrs, non smoker, no pets. ref’s req’d. $1350 +50% util 604-943-9327

6605

Townhouses Rent

3BR 2.5BATH Townhouse w/d d/w f/p - quiet subdivision across from school & park $1500 Avail Sept 604-940-3333 OCT 1, CENTRAL Ladner, new 1Bdrm coach house, private, gas f/p,w/d, balcony, n/s,refs, no pets. $1150 util.included. Call 604 202 9234

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

FEMALE TO share house with same on horse farm. NS, $650. Oct 1, 604-940-0760 for appt ROOMATE WANTED, $475. incl hydro,cable, w/d, 1 cat ok, suit working quiet person. Av now. 604-946-6586 SUITE IN Beachgrove B&B. Weekly/Monthly rates avail. Fully furnished, Call 604-948-2146

2005 MALIBU, like new only 38K! 4dr, V6, all options, pwr wind, locks air cond. etc. Golden tan w cream int. A good safe, reliable vehicle. Only $7798 OBO call 604-924-2088

2007 MUSTANG black in/out conv. (fully loaded), 28K, original owner, $23,000, 604-812-6016

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

8055

Cleaning

SUNSHINE CLEANING

'you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.' Move ins - move outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work. References gladly given. For free estimates call Marcia 604-716-8631 CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445

★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services! Excellent attention to detail! Ladner owned & operated. Call us today at 604-908-5078

Cleo’s Friendly Cleaning Services.

★ Any size Home Townhouse or Business ★ Moving in or out. ★ Don’t hesitate..call today.

★778-888-9115★

Your Local Ladner Resident

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

Removal FREEScrap/Car

HOUR 2Service From Call

9150

(604) 209-2026

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $120 Min. FOR COMPLETE

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

Services & Repairs

STEVE FALCOS - Licenced Auto Mechanic. Fair rates & honest. 604-218-7079

Family Owned & Operated

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1999 TOYOTA Rav 4, 200K, silver, 4wd, service up to date, $5800, 604-980-0355

8058

Computer Services

CERT. COMPUTER & net coach for small bus., moms & seniors. Provide lessons, maint. & trouble shooting. Miriam 778-888-3499 Sideline Graphics & Design. Prepress services, typesetting & design, Sandy 604-374-6634

8060

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

Placing, finishing, Specializing in stamped concrete, overlays, acid staining, counter tops, faux rock, (Waterfall and ponds)

Dave: 604-940-1125 Cell:604-220-3145

DRIVEWAY / CONCRETE REMOVAL. Free estimates. Disposal King, 604-889-2085 GENERAL Masonry Specializes brick, block, stone, exposed concrete.Call Joe/Enzio 594-1960

8075

Drywall

GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc. Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376

DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos

604-657-7957

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market. Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

#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.

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 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9173

Vans

2003 CHEV Blazer 4x4, exc cond low miles, no reasonable offer refused. 778-233-0572 2003 FORD Explorer Eddie Bauer, auto, 140 K, red, $9500 obo 604-763-2905

9160

Sports & Imports

2005 DODGE Grand Caravan, 89K, silver, 3.3L, V6, 7 seats, ac, all power, privacy glass, clean, exc cond. $7800, 778-772-3884

9522 1999 VOLVO S70, good cond, runs well, non smoker, 275 k, no accid, local $3100. 604-626-8009

www.evansonelectric.com

604-630-3300

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Lic. #26765 • South Delta based

To place your ad call

Sports & Imports

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

EFFICIENT, CARING HUSBAND / WIFE TEAM will shine your home using the best non-toxic products. Free estimates. References. 604-241-8394

Computer Services

9160

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

HOME SERVICES

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.

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER

HONDA VTX Retro 1300cc $4950. Better than new, fully loaded. N.Van 604-209-1416.

8058

4600 Evergreen Lane, Ladner

9145

Find your car at

MRS. BUBBLES In home laundry services and more. Organizing, dog walking, ironing. For details lmbegin@telus.net 604-862-4112

EVERGREEN DOWNS

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

EUROPEAN LADY available to clean your house. References avail. 604-813-3863

Apt/Condos

9145

No Wheels No Problem

1 BR, Tsaw English Bluff, bright, large, w/d, d/w, n/p, suits single, ns, on bus route. Avail Now, $800+1/3utils. 778-386-3309

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

6565

Auto Miscellaneous

1 BR, bright bsmt suite, Tsaw, nr amen, incl all utils, cable/net, nice yard, np ns $775. 778-999-7450

2 BR lrg lower lvl, own wd, incl utils, non smoking, non party house, $1175. 604-943-0132

Office/Retail Rent

9105

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

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

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALL ABOUT FLOORS Hardwood, Laminate. Free Estimates. Call Mo 778-789-4333

8125

1997 DIPLOMAT, 29' class C, Ford V10, 133k, exc shape, queen island bed, air new brks, $22,000, Call 604-943-2586

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

8105

RV’s/Trailers

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

fullarmourhomeservices.com

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Too much to do, not enough time? ... I can help! • 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 (WCB Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468

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 Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267

8155

Landscaping

Windows/gutters/pressure washing Testimonials. Insured. Jeremy

Above The Rest. Hedging, pruning, lawn care, owned locally, Call Clayton 604-314-8273

PRP GUTTER CLEANING & GUTTER REPAIRS. Free estimates 604-764-0399

COMPLETE YARD Redevelopment. Jackhammer. Hedge Install, Removal and Trim. Returfing and Drainage. Call Tobias 604 7824322

@ 778-384-3855

8130

Handyperson

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

Landscape/Dirt Removal, Yard Grading. Free estimates Disposal King, 604-889-2085

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Call ThE Experts HANDYMAN SERVICES

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• • • • • • •

TREE SERVICE

Dale McLean, Certiﬁed Arborist

Lawn Cutting Weeding Power Washing Trash Removal Dump Runs Deliveries Pick-Ups

McLean Tree and Hedge - Arborist reports for Development Applications - Tree pruning and removal - Hedge renovation and trimming - Danger tree- Certiﬁed Tree Risk Assessor

Tel: 604-943-8775 Cell: 778-232-1888

To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300

HOME SERVICES Lawn & Garden

8180

Home Services

604-948-5296 PAUL WEATHERBY Property Maintenance • • • • • • •

Lawn Care & Maintenance Pruning and Hedging Full Yard Cleanups Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal Fencing & Repairs

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TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931

Talk to Someone You Trust.

Cascadia Painting

Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

Angela Wells

CASCADIA PAINTING

604-943-4024

CONFIDENT

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Moving & Storage

MOVERS & STORAGE South American Van Lines Ltd.

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

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1-877-964-4490

For anything Yard Related!

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

Insured & Bonded Toll Free

778-838-1275

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850 Family Moving Ltd. FamilyMovingLtd.ca A 1

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Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

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For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Member: Better Business Bureau

PRIMO PAINTWORKS Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

Specializing in:

STORAGE & PIANOS

604-722-5454 604-781-4055 POPEYE’S MOVING

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

Need Space? We Have It!

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE -

Commercial

- 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

POINT ROBERTS

604-946-0020 360-945-MINI (6464)

Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

8250

Roofing

PLUMBERS

8225

Power Washing

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING • Exterior house cleaning • Pressure Washing • Gutters

Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelling Bathroom & Shower Repairs 20 years experience Free estimates

Building on your ideas. Kitchens, Baths, Home Repairs, Decks....

604.374.2360 info@greentimberhomereno.ca

778-237-ROOF (7663)

RDM ENTERPRISES For All Your Household Repairs and Renovations. Interior and Exterior Finishing, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

8250

Roofing

778-883-3294 YOUNG BROTHERS ROOFING youngbrothersrooﬁng.com

Shingles, Cedar Shakes, or Torch-on. 30, 40, 50 material warranty Member • WCB Certiﬁed

Call: 778-896-4858

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Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

www.crownresidentialroofing.com #1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

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SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd

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Call (604) CaPaul ll Pau l (604722-3600 ) 722-3600 bcheemaroofing.ca

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

10% lower than any other written estimate SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings

604-649-9600 Student Works

Disposal & Recycling Trips to the dumps start at

No Job Too Big or Too Small • Free Est.

Re-Rooﬁng Specialist!

• Residential Rooﬁng • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP

Over 25 years serving South Delta

ROOFING Delta’s #1 Residential Roofers www.topdawgrooﬁng.ca

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

Rubbish Removal

MAC ROOFING INC.

TOP DAWG

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

8255

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

Rob 604-946-4796

604-948-9573 Cell: 604-836-8943

Moving & Storage

Personal

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423

FAIRWAY PAINTING

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Find one in the Home Services section

604-618-4988

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. No hst Rick 604-809-6822

Jean-Guy Bottin

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

Surrey 604-626-6651 Vancouver 604-377-2503

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles. 24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

Cell 604.626.1975

www.familymovingltd.ca

8185

Renovations & Home Improvement

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

Panorama Plumbing Heating/ Gas Services No job too small or too big Res/Comm 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com

604-723-8434

604-946-7308 Exp greens keeper avail for all your turf needs. Quality work. Free Est. John 604-940-1514

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

PAINT RITE BY RICH

Local

“Give us a Call!”

8240

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

PAINTING LTD.

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

604-946-1348 or cell: 604-710-1348

Plumbing

Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured

604-278-5542 ext 213

“Summer Clean-Up”

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

8185

8220

RED SEAL

BE COOL! Custom Decking & Fencing Flagstone & Paver Patios Landscaping Hedging & Pruning Painting Home & Garden Renovations

Moving & Storage

8185

$49

W i t h 1 7 c u b i c y a rd t r u c ks

John 778-288-8009 Call anytime

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. From $179 - $565 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599 JUNKBIDS.COM (save online) LOWEST COST GUARANTEED!! 1-888-946-5592 TOLL FREE

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079 Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

8255

Rubbish Removal

REMOVAL $ $ 129 LOAD 149 LOAD 99 LOAD 89 $ $ 89 1/2 LOAD 1/2LOAD LOAD 79 59 531/2

RUBBISH

8160

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604-505-9496

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

8315

Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

8335

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

Need a Landscaper?

'You Call It, We Haul It!' ROD’S HAUL-IT-AWAY

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-HAUL (4285)

Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●

Find one in the Home Services section

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PEACE ARCH TOYOTA

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS

BUY OF THE WEEK

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29,980

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6,980

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Legendary vehicle with auto and a/c. #X5603A

3C6768A

6,800

3.9% FINANCE FOR 5 YEARS

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA

2003 CHEVY MALIBU

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

6,980

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CARS FOR

HARD WORKING PEOPLE

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 4 DR. Perfect commuter car.

#X5719-75

7,980

3.9% FINANCE FOR 5 YEARS

2007 YARIS 5 DR.

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Very well equipped

Only 73,000km. Fuel miser.

IM6702A

7M6041A

2009 FORD ESCAPE LTD

2009 TOYOTA SIENNA

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X5817

X5771

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