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More sex charges a possibility Former minor baseball volunteer in Tsawwassen facing six counts, but Delta police looking for other victims BY

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A former Tsawwassen resident is facing several sex-related charges after a months-long Delta police investigation. Jamieson Richard Glendinning, 60, who now lives in Vancouver, was arrested last Thursday and is facing several charges, including

indecent assault, sexual assault and gross indecency. He is facing a total of six counts. He has already made his first court appearance and was released with conditions. Glendinning is scheduled to make another court appearance on Sept. 16. Delta police received information in December 2009 regarding alleged incidents of sexual assault

that “occurred in years previous,” said department spokesperson Sgt. Sharlene Brooks. “The victims were both male

and female and were elementary to high school age range.” Brooks said that so far three victims have come forward. A publication ban is in place to protect the identity of the victims. However, investigators are concerned there may be more victims who have not yet come forward. One area of concern is Glendinning’s decade-long

affiliation with the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association. He was involved with the organization in various capacities between 1985 and 1995 and would have had access to numerous young people during that time. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Const. Dave Black at 604-946-4411 ext. 5253.

Helicopter uncovers grow-ops in bog Delta police alerted by Air 2 after three crops spotted BY

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Delta police drug section officers were guided to marijuana grow-ops in Burns Bog by a Lower Mainland police helicopter. third site a short distance from the original two. Air 2 was able to guide drug section officers, who were on the ground, into the bog and towards Bottle Drive Specialists

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Voters get jump on by-election

Advance polls busy as Deltans begin process of selecting councillor to replace the late George Hawksworth BY

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A steady stream of voters has shown up to cast ballots in the advanced polls for next weekend’s Delta council by-election. Advanced polls were held at the recreation centres in North Delta and Tsawwassen as well as at municipal hall in Ladner Sept. 4, 8 and 9 for those wanting to cast their ballots ahead of the Sept. 18 byelection. Eight candidates — Peter Harms, Maria DeVries, Amy Ghuman Sara, Ian Paton, Sylvia Bishop, Sandeep Pandher, Ray Robinson and Kathleen Higgins — are vying for the seat left vacant due to the death of longtime council member George Hawksworth this spring. At municipal hall on Wednesday morning there were no lineups, but a steady flow of voters showing up. An election official at the hall told the Optimist it was busier on the first day of advance voting the previous Saturday. Delta CAO George Harvie filled out his registration and cast his ballot Wednesday morning, saying he wasn’t about to hint who he’s supporting. Another man, who didn’t want to be named, said he came out to vote because the farmland issue was an important one for him. Harvie Delmar, accom-

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Advance voting took place in all three Delta communities this week. The Delta council by-election is set for next Saturday. panied by his wife Phyllis, also said farming was important, particularly the Southlands question. “We would have voted anyhow but we are strong proponents of farming uninterrupted,” said Delmar, a South Delta resident since 1967. Joginder Johal also cast a ballot. Her daughter, who didn’t vote, said she drove her mother to the polling station because her mother felt one candidate in particular would ensure better

services. As she was about the enter the hall, resident Donna van Dop said she would have voted anyway but has more reason to do so because she personally knows one of the candidates. Also saying she would have taken the time to vote regardless of the issues, Christine Terpsma said she was interested in what the candidates had to say about the Southlands. “I’m a farmer, so I have a

lot of opinions about those sorts of things,” she said. George Carter said there wasn’t one candidate that prompted him to vote and he would have done so regardless of who was running or the issues. “I believe everyone should vote, period,” he said. Things were quieter Wednesday morning at the South Delta Recreation Centre, where Dan Southard came to vote. Southard said he voted for the candidate

he feels would understand the job best and possess a strong work ethic. Last week Bishop, who has been endorsed by TriDelta, Southlands the Facts and former councillor Krista Engelland, announced that ex-mayor Beth Johnson is also in her camp. Not long after that announcement, Paton, who has the support of Mayor Lois Jackson and councillors Scott Hamilton, Robert Campbell and Bruce

McDonald, announced a list of notables who support his candidacy, including the Delta firefighters’ union, the Delta Farmers’ Institute and former mayor Doug Husband, as well as several others. As far as the others candidates go, Peter Harms told the Optimist that while he received a lot of support, he has also been publicly berated for his position to allow development on the Southlands. Harms said Tsawwassen, as well as Ladner and North Delta, need to engage in a conversation on the touchy issue. Ghuman Sara announced this week she wants to help better educate residents about the permit process to alleviate what she said were many of the setbacks and frustrations homeowners feel. Higgins has been running on a platform that includes the need for more affordable housing. DeVries says she wants to ensure council is making sound financial decisions. Pandher has a dozen points in his platform, including protecting Burns Bog under the United Nations Ramsar Convention, as well as establishing an interpretive centre. Robinson, who along with Harms doesn’t have campaign signs, is calling for internal audits on municipal spending and more private sector involvement in projects.

All-day kindergarten proves too long for some Introduced in half of Delta’s schools, superintendent hears parents’ concerns over leaving little ones for that long BY

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Some changes are taking place at the Delta school district as another school year has begun. Appointed the district’s superintendent earlier this year, Dianne Turner gave the Optimist an update on what’s new, including the introduction of all-day kindergarten. It’s begun for half the elementary schools in Delta this month but the program, which will be expanded to all elementary schools next year, still has some spaces available. “Our job as a district is to make sure that everybody knows it isn’t just a hurried up experience of learning

for the students, but a deeper experience of learning — more play, continual programs, lots of opportunities to engage those children,” Turner said. The provincial government has been touting fullday kindergarten, saying a $280-million investment will be made over three years to implement the program for five-year-olds. Turner, noting kindergarten is optional, said the all-day concept is new and many parents may feel some uncertainty about leaving their very young children at school for the entire day. Turner said the Delta district had originally not wanted to provide an option for parents to pull their

kids out of an all-day class after they’ve been in for a half-day, but, for the time being, will be flexible in that regard. “I think those parents are having a very difficult time because their children are so young. It might be difficult seeing your little four-year-old go off to kindergarten for the whole day,” she said. “I would invite those parents to come and watch, because the play-based experience is incredible. The teachers are so well trained and they’ve taken extra courses to teach kindergarten. They’re well versed in the play experience.” Another new initiative in Delta schools this year

gram, aimed at reducing energy consumption, especially wasted energy. At South Delta Secondary, meanwhile, a student leadership program, Link Crew Leadership, has begun, while a feepaying acting academy is also underPHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI Dianne Turner begins her first full school year way at the Tsawwassen as Delta’s superintendent. high school. A new golf is a pilot program with academy has also started at student Green Teams, in Seaquam Secondary. conjunction with B.C. The district is also getHydro’s Power Smart pro-

ting reading to launch its first International Baccalaureate program next year at Seaquam. Turner said teachers who will take part in the challenging program for students would be trained this year. The district projected a 200-student drop in enrollment this year, but early indications are that it might not be as deep, said Turner, noting the school board won’t get a clearer picture on the situation until later this month. In Tsawwassen, in particular, enrollment has increased, and those students are new to the district, said Turner. The high school enrollment, so far, seems to be up, she added.

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Hydro has sold almost half of homes along right-of-way BY

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B.C. Hydro is on pace to divest itself of all 104 right-of-way homes in the two- to three-year period it anticipated. there isn’t any impact on the local market,” said B.C. Hydro spokesperson Susan Danard. Many of the homes have been updated and a few have also been advertised as having “mortgage helpers” in the form of secondary suites, which the municipality is now planning to finally make legal Delta-wide. B.C. Hydro estimates the cost of the buy-out program, once all the homes are sold and costs tabulated, to be around $23 million. The right-of-way recently made news again follow-

ing a recommendation by the Tsawwassen Area Plan Committee to redesignate the corridor for potential townhouse development. If approved, the strip would still be zoned single-family, but applications to turn the properties into townhouses would have an easier path with the new area plan designation. The bylaw to amend the area plan will be considered by Delta council for preliminary approval on Monday. A public hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 26 and, if necessary, Oct. 27.

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Air cadets (from left) Rachel Louis, David Barr, Alexander Gaio and Louie Wong (Nigel Schatz missing from photo) attended summer camps on Vancouver Island. es also included aviation technology and aerospace, fitness and sports, leadership, survival, marksmanship and band. There were also opportunities for the older cadets to work as staff members at the various camps. WO2 Jeremy Penuta spent seven weeks as a staff cadet in Penhold, Alberta. The local squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets is holding an information and registration night on Tuesday, Sept. 14

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MURPHY’S LAW So this is what it takes to get Ladner upset? Ladner and Tsawwassen are neighbouring, but distinct communities, each with its own vibe and characteristics. I’m generalizing here, but Ladner tends to be a little more laid back whereas Tsawwassen, well, let’s just say the fine folks there can get worked up about a thing or two. The reason for this column is not to cast aspersions on proud Tsawwassenites for protecting their envied quality of life, but to acknowledge their counterparts in Ladner will get their backs up when the right situation presents itself. Just because it didn’t happen with the power lines, turf field, area plan, median landscaping and more, all topics that raised the ire of those in Tsawwassen, doesn’t mean Ladnerites, and I count myself among that contingent, are willing to sit back and let just anything happen in their town. I just didn’t think it would be the welcome sign that would stir the masses. When both communities received, courtesy of municipal hall, new entrance signs last month, it was widely agreed they were as dull as a sedated Michael Ignatieff. However, if I had to bet on which community would have been angered by the uninspiring nature of their new structures, Ladner would not have been my first choice. Yet in the weeks following the signs’ erection, it was Ladner readers that bombarded us with impassioned letters in such numbers that only a fraction of them have been published. Judging from their content, it appears it was the removal of the heron sign that got people’s goat as much as it was the blandness of the municipal offering. Although condemnation for the new sign was universal, the fact the iconic heron that greeted all who entered town along Trunk Road was swapped for it has proved to be particularly galling. If I can summarize the many letters that haven’t seen the light of day, they rhetorically ask our civic leaders: “You replaced our heron with that?” To their credit, those over at municipal hall have heard the dissatisfaction and have begun a process to amend the sign. Whether the new design will meet the approval of those hard-to-please Ladnerites remains to be seen. As for Tsawwassen, people there have raised the odd complaint, but for the most part have been conspicuously silent about the tombstone now adorning the 56th Street entrance. Maybe the unrest will start to bubble to the surface once they see what has resulted from Ladner’s complaining.

Cash-strapped students need break on rising textbook bill NATHALIE HEIBERGHARRISON

COMMUNITY COMMENT Although the blinged-out cars in my university parking lot might make you think otherwise, students are, by and large, an impoverished fragment of society. Aside from the minority that are excessively concerned with tinting their windows and installing subwoofers in their trunks, we eat spaghetti, shamelessly take money from our parents and every semester, without fail, get angry at how ridiculously expensive our required textbooks are. If you’re an arts student like me, you might get away with paying “just” a few hundred dollars every September and January. If you’re a science student or, even worse, an engineering student, the bill could add up to more than $1,000. When you take into account the ever-rising cost of tuition and other basic student expenses like rent, groceries and booze, then it isn’t hard to imagine that a natural consequence of all this is that many people just break the law — copy-

right law, that is — to make ends meet. Many students just make a photocopy of chapters they need or, in some cases, photocopy and bind the textbook in full. Teachers aren’t exempt from this practice. I’ve had some very sympathetic ones who simply emailed us the relevant chapters every week. Other less environmentallyminded teachers just opted to print copies of chapters themselves and then hand them out in class. There are other more law-abiding teachers who try to stick to free online resources or course material they’ve prepared themselves, but in most cases it’s impossible to run a class without an accompanying text — and this means taking ridiculous amounts of money from students who really don’t have much of it. In the last two decades textbook prices have risen, on average, at twice the rate of inflation. If you’re wondering who’s to blame, the short answer is: a lot of people. Publishers, campus bookstores and university administrators all like to blame one another and the federal government is keeping pretty mum on the topic, although I’m sure if pressed it would blame the other three. Publishers say the costs are rising so sharply because they’re supplying more resources to teachers, like PowerPoints, handouts and example tests. On top of paying

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royalties to authors and marketing and manufacturing the books, this adds to the cost. Then, they point the finger at bookstores, which mark-up prices. Campus bookstores blame the federal Copyright Act, which forces them to buy from these Canadian distributors who don’t have much in the way of competition. Then, they point the finger at publishers who inflate prices and insist on “bundling” textbooks with unnecessary resources like CD-ROMS that, according to one study, go unused 80 per cent of the time. And university administrators? Well, they blame the other two. In reality, most schools have a revenue-sharing agreement with the bookstore, so both parties profit from gouging students. What if instead of bending the laws or breaking the bank, students were given another option? The government could increase the non-refundable textbook tax credit, which, as it stands, barely makes a dent in the actual cost of books. Or, what if students just paid a nominal fee to rent their books from the university? If they return it at the end of the semester without any moustaches doodled on historical figures or obvious beer stains on the pages, then they get off scot-free. It worked in high school, so why not post-secondary school too?

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in the entire province. We are merely limited by lack of funding and resources. Further, there is concrete evidence that students who are active and participate in various aspects of school life provided by faculty, from sports teams to volunteer groups, have a more positive experience. There is no question there is a certain amount of tedium involved in school work, it is work after all, but educators would be quite rightly criticized if we made having fun at school our first priority. Suzan Egan-Olsen Modern Languages Teacher South Delta Secondary

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Fair and open minded Ian Paton has already earned this voter’s support ing candidate Ian Paton Jr. The Paton family has spent countless hours of volunteerism and serving our community and continues to do so. There are few clubs and organizations in Delta that have not had Ian Paton Jr. help them with their cause. Ian Paton Jr. has an independent voice and is open minded as well as fair. For you to insinuate anything else (stalking horse) is just plain false, as well as poor journalism. I’m sure Steve Graham has never taken the time to speak to Ian Paton and do his proper research. If you want someone who is honest and has integ-

Add crane to Tsawwassen sign Editor: Now that the bringback-the-heron campaign for Ladner’s sign seems to be working, could

Tsawwassen’s new tombstone be similarly adorned? Perhaps a crane would be appropriate. Adrian Wightman

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Editor: Re: By-election offers chance to provide South Delta a voice, Community Comment, Sept. 8 I was greatly disappointed to read the column by Steve Graham. To allow a columnist to use his position at your paper to try to sway votes in the upcoming by-election just seems wrong. I also found it very curious it was positioned beside Sylvia Bishop’s half-page ad. Ian Paton Sr. was a pillar of our community. He and his wife, Marjorie Paton, passed their values of integrity and honesty on to the entire Paton family, includ-

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Townhouse definition needed

Editor: In the Tsawwassen Area Plan Committee report, adopted by Delta council, the associated development map indicates many large areas that are recommended for townhouse construction. This includes a long strip underneath the contentious power lines. There appears to be misunderstanding that concerns single-family designation and townhouse designation. Both types of housing can contain single or multi-family occupancy. Large single-family homes containing many occupants have become common in Surrey and North Delta. On the other hand, there are very small houses that have minimal floor area, and very limited lot sizes, with little parking.

If we have areas designated for townhouses in Tsawwassen, it is essential to know just what the Tsawwassen Area Plan means. Will they be row type as can be seen in North Surrey, stretching in serried ranks close to the road? Or will they be individual small homes of character and good design? Perhaps our planners or council will oblige by publishing their definition of a townhouse in terms the average person can easily understand? As the new Tsawwassen Area Plan will contain a proposed increase in Tsawwassen population by 50 per cent within 10 years, it is essential for residents to know just what this means. Peter Duffey

Tsawwassen sign missing sun Editor: I was away during August so have finally caught up with the issue of the new signs. As I usually go along Arthur Drive to get to Ladner from Tsawwassen, it took me a while to see the new Ladner sign. To say that I agree with all the negative statements is an understatement. All the signs — I have in the meantime seen them all — are boring, uninteresting and blah. It’s the same for the banners — colourless and totally neutral.

I suppose it might reflect what Delta council expects from us, but there is lots of colour in us and enough energy to complain about the signs. If the Ladner sign is missing a great blue heron, then the Tsawwassen sign is missing the sun. The sign along Highway 17 always made me smile. It had character. Now Tsawwassen has a blah sign that is hard to see against the buildings. And there is no longer any sunshine. I want my sun back. Ursula Easterbrook

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MLA provides translation for gov’t spin VICKI HUNTINGTON

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The provincial government has quietly issued a number of press releases and letters over the summer (this paper reported on the South Fraser Perimeter Road release) and I thought you might be interested in those that have some impact on Delta South. The following comments are my effort to “translate” the efforts of the government spin doctors. Roberts Bank Wildlife Management Area (WMA) The province recently announced it would like to move forward with the actual designation of the long proposed Roberts Bank WMA. The designation had been suspended pending both the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty and the concurrence of Port Metro Vancouver. TFN received two water lots: one south of the ferry

causeway and the other between the ferry and Deltaport causeways. Under the treaty, neither can be designated a wildlife management area. Similarly, the province and Port Metro are negotiating the transfer of a large water lot north of the causeway for the proposed Terminal 2. This water lot — and others that now belong to the port — are also outside the proposed wildlife management area. Thus, what should be the most important wildlife management area in Canada has been reduced by almost one-third to accommodate Port Metro Vancouver and the Tsawwassen treaty. Only 50 per cent of the area south of the ferry causeway will be protected, the same area so densely frequented by our endangered blue herons. And let’s not forget that Roberts Bank was also designated critical habitat for the resident orca population. Once, just once, I would like to see our environment trump self-interest. (For a detailed discussion of the proposed Roberts Bank Wildlife Management Area,

please refer to an excellent report to Delta council dated July 2, 2010.) South Fraser Perimeter Road We have been blessed with two releases on the SFPR. One, titled South Fraser Perimeter Road Moves Forward, advised that construction of the road would be delayed. I asked a number of questions about this particular doublespeak. (Please see Hansard or my website.) The other release announced the private partner consortium for the design/build, maintenance and operation of the highway (Fraser Transportation Group). Almost every paragraph of the release needs interpretation. Do let me say at the outset, however, that many officials worked long and hard on this project and genuinely feel they have “mitigated” the impacts of the SFPR (no doubt wishful thinking and being convinced by one’s own PR doublespeak). The release, for example, states that agricultural enhancements include “$5

million for topsoil conservation to improve productivity on existing farms.” Translation: they had to spend $5 million scraping off the topsoil and either storing it or spreading it on the adjacent farmland. Release: “$10 million for local road enhancements ... and access”. Translation: the SFPR severed existing roads and farms and it cost $10 million to provide continued access with new overpasses and roads. Release: “...the project went through the most rigorous environmental review ... for a highway project in the history of the province.” Translation: the government deliberately avoided a comprehensive study review by designing the road in separate, dead-end stages. The release states the SFPR is a 40-kilometre highway running from Deltaport Way to the new Golden Ears Bridge. It is actually 48.8 kilometres, not including the connectors to the Golden Ears Bridge. Note to Delta: a 50kilometre road requires a comprehensive study review

under the Environmental Assessment Act. There is so much more that can be translated, but I would like to ask a question of the engineers living in Delta South: under the agreement, the Fraser Transportation Group assumes long-term maintenance and operational risks. Would/could they assume that risk without the ability to levy tolls? The SFPR has many advantages for the port and for the movement of goods. However, with the exception of the contaminated site cleanup and the agricultural irrigation project, it has few advantages for Delta. It has forever changed our landscape and our quality of life. At least two alternate routes were available — neither acceptable to a government that refuses to listen to the people. Our communities, our environment and our farmland are poorer for that arrogance. Continuing Care This is perhaps the most ingenuous of the recent announcements. Release: “Fraser Health seniors to

benefit from additional residential care funding.” And again: “...the increased funding is part of a new model that standardizes the delivery of residential care.” I didn’t recollect $12 million of new money in the health budget and started to take a closer look at this “additional investment.” Translation: the “new” money is the “savings” resulting from an increase in the residential care rate. Further translation: the “saved” money is going to increase the hours of direct care residents receive. How many hours, you ask? The “new” money will increase “direct care from 2.46 hours per client per day to 2.79 ....” (direct care is time with care aides, RNs, therapists, social workers and dieticians). I guess it was really hard for Kevin Falcon to simply say he’s increased the cost of seniors’ care so he can hire more staff. The residential care rate changes will be fairly significant for many individuals and further information is available through the constituency office at 604940-7924.

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Lead Pastor - Dave Esau Youth Pastor - Dan Peters Worship Pastor - Roy Salmond www.cedarparkchurch.com

Sunday Worship September 12 ~ 10:30 am

7 PM Youth Night

“Pride Goes Before a Fall?” Proverbs 16:18; 18:12 Pastor Henry Jonker

St. Andrew's Church EVERY SUNDAY MORNING EFFECTIVE SEPT. 12, 2010

4594 - 54A St., Ladner, B.C. Call: 604-946-7033 Email: ladnercrc@telus.net Web: www.ladnercrc.org Pastor: Henry Jonker Youth Pastor: Jed Schoepp

9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:30 am Service of Holy Communion

New Location

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September 11, 2010 The Delta Optimist A15

Public Hearing: September 21, 2010 ▼

The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications:

Project No. 3 Application for Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Development Permit (File No. LU03201)

Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

5681 Ladner Trunk Road

4635/4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be reviewed until September 21, 2010.

▼

Project No. 1 Application for amendments to the “Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” and the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” (File No. LU005727)

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU03201

Location: 4876 Delta Street MAP NO. 3 4641 Clarence Taylor Crescent

Applicant: Linda Park Telephone: 604.230.1625

11779 72 Avenue

Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 6727 Properties to be rezoned from S2 Personal Care Zone II to S1 Personal Care Zone:

Location: Tsawwassen First Nation Lands MAP NO. 1

ii)

Applicant: The Corporation of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380

iii)

Proposal: The Corporation of Delta is proposing to amend the “Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” MAP NO. 1 and the “Delta Zoning FILE NO. LU005727 Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” to update maps in order to show the current boundary of the Tsawwassen First Nation Lands.

iv) 9341 Burns Drive

4807 Georgia Street

v) vi) vii) viii)

“Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6868 To amend Maps 2 through 10 and Map 15 to show the current boundary of the Tsawwassen First Nation Lands.

8110 114 Street

Applicant: The Corporation of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380

To amend Delta Zoning Maps to show the current boundary of the Tsawwassen First Nation Lands.

Proposal: The Corporation of Delta is proposing to amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” to update the S1 Personal Care Zone to reﬂect current residential care practices and Provincial Legislation.

Staff Contact: Lisa King 604.952.3164 Web Location: Regular Meeting: August 30, 2010

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Project No. 2 Application for an amendment to the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” (File No. P10-11)

Location: All lands in Delta zoned S1 Personal Care Zone and 9341 Burns Drive, 4807 Georgia Street, 8110 114 Street and 6771 120 Street as shown in bold on the following MAPS. Properties zoned S1 Personal Care Zone:

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6794 The proposed amendments would be limited to the following: (i) Updating definitions regarding care to reflect current residential care practices and Provincial Legislation. (ii) Consolidating the permitted uses in the S1 Personal Care Zone to a list of uses that reference the updated definitions. All uses currently permitted in the S1 Personal Care Zone would continue to be allowed. (iii) Rezoning the properties at 9341 Burns Drive, 4807 Georgia Street, 8110 114 Street and 6771 120 Street from S2 Personal Care Zone II to S1 Personal Care Zone so the updated definitions and consolidated list of uses noted above would apply to these properties. All uses permitted in the S2 Personal Care Zone would continue to be allowed.

4501 Arthur Drive

4900 Central Avenue

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2

Staff Contact: Lisa King 604.952.3164 Web Location: Regular Meeting: August 30, 2010

Section 722by increasing the permitted ﬂoor area for residential accommodation from 50 percent to 62 percent for proposed Lot 1 and 71 percent for proposed Lot 2. Section 723 by reducing the side setback from 3 m to 0 m for the heritage building on Lot 1. Section 724.3 by waiving the minimum lot area of 650 m2 and the minimum lot width of 18 m for residential accommodation for both proposed Lots. Section 725 by reducing the minimum lot size from 300 m2 to 291 m2 for proposed Lot 1 and to 229 m2 for proposed Lot 2. Section 901.4 by reducing the required off-street parking spaces from 11 to 2 for proposed Lot 1 and from 10 to 4 for proposed Lot 2. Section 901.5(b)(iii) by reducing the width of a parking space abutting a wall from 3 m to 2.56 m for proposed Lot 2. Section 901.7 by waiving the requirement to provide one disability parking space on proposed Lot 1. Section 902.1 by waiving the requirement to provide one off-street loading space for both proposed Lots.

To vary Section 5.2 of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by waiving the requirement for the construction or cashin-lieu of road improvements along the rear lane of the property at 4876 Delta Street.

6771 120 Street

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6869

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To vary the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:

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Development Permit LU03201 To regulate the form and character of the new mixed-use building on proposed Lot 2. Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner 604.952.3472 Web Location: Regular Meeting: August 30, 2010 E.05 Anyone who believes that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent. Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@corp.delta.bc.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofﬁce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded. 09117234

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Website: www.corp.delta.bc.ca Email: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca Phone: 604.946.3380 Hours: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

A16 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2010

A KINVILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE INITIATIVE

Our Mission

Phone: 604-943-0262

email: edlercollegedelta@kinvillage.org www.kinsmen.vcn.bc.ca/elder_college

Our purpose is to extend to our valued citizens, over 50, a variety of programs with a view to expanding their knowledge and enhancing their lifestyles.

FALL SEMESTER 2010

You must be a member of ElderCollege Delta to take a course. Membership fees are $10.00 per year for current members of the KinVillage Community Centre and $15.00 per year for non-members. ElderCollege Delta membership is valid for the calendar year in which it is paid. You may pay for your ElderCollege Delta membership and registration fees at the same time.

GENERAL REGISTRATION AT TSAWWASSEN TOWN CENTRE MALL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ~ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Special Feature

SMART START: A first aid and emergency preparedness workshop sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross

Saturday, October 2nd, 9:00 am - noon Main Hall, KinVillage Community Centre, Tsawwassen This is a free workshop for anyone in the community Please note that registration is required for the above and that there is no course fee.

COURSES A15 – Computers for Beginners – Level I Presenter: Sandra Hartley, returning instructor 4 sessions: $35; class size, max. 6 Saturdays; Nov. 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th; 10:00 am – noon Ladner Employment Centre, Boys and Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond, 4907 Delta St. Ladner

M15 – Conversational Spanish Presenter: Patrick David, Retired Vancouver and Delta educator 6 sessions: $55.00; class size max. 20 Mondays; October 18th, 25th, Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tsawwassen Public Library, 132A – 56th Street, Tsawwassen

B15 – Using Your Computer for Digital Photography Presenter: Keith Dinwoodie 4 sessions: $35; class size max. 8 Mondays; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ladner Employment Resource Centre, Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond, 4907 Delta St. Ladner

P15 – Intermediate Party Bridge No Instructor—the evening will be facilitated by Linda Hoem and June Morin 8 sessions: $20; class size max. 16 Wednesdays; Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; 7:00 – 9:00 pm Multi- purpose room, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave. Tsawwassen

C15– Using Your Laptop Computer for Digital Photography Presenter: Murray Hastings, returning instructor 4 sessions: $35; class size max. 8 Tues.; Oct. 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th; 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Multi-purpose room, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave. Tsawwassen

N15 – The Majestic Universe; The Miracle of Life; The Mystery of the Divine Presenter: Richard Pearce, PhD. 4 sessions: $35; class size max. 30 Wednesdays; Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Drive, Ladner

D15 – Computers for Beginners Level 2 – Internet, E-mail, Folders and Files Presenters: Paul & Kathleen Vanderwood, returning instructors 3 sessions: $30; class size max. 8 Wednesdays; Nov. 10th, 17th, and 24th; 6:30 - 8:30 pm Ladner Employment Resource Centre, Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond, 4907 Delta St., Ladner

Q15 - Astronomy Extrasolar planets and the Evolution of Stars Presenter: Jana Kolac, U.B.C. Professor 2 sessions: $20.00; class size max. 25 Mondays; October 4th and 18th; 1:00 – 3:00 pm Oliva Building, 1315 56th Street, Town Centre Mall, Tsawwassen (Room number to be provided at registration)

E15 – Greeting Card & Invitation Creation for Beginners (using Microsoft Word Templates) Presenter: Wanda Green, returning instructor 4 sessions: $30; class size max. 8 Saturdays; Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27; 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ladner Employment Resource Centre, Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond, 4907 Delta St., Ladner

R15 - What a Wonderful World! Presenter: Tom Griffing, former University of Illinois professor in the Biology Department 4 sessions: $35.00; class size max. 30 Thursdays; Oct. 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th; 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Ave. Ladner

F15 - Power and Politics: George Orwell’s Epic Nineteen Eightyfour Revisited Presenter: David Hunt, Past Chair of ECD 4 sessions: $35; class size max. 30 Thursdays; November 4th, 18th, 25th, Dec. 2nd; 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Royal Oaks, 19 – 1100 56st. Tsawwassen G15 - Music and the Romantic Period Presenter: Nicolas Krusek, orchestral musician, conductor, speaker and graduate of UBC 6 sessions: $55; class size max. 30 Thursdays; Oct.7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Nov. 4th, 18th; 10:00 – noon Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Dr. Ladner H15 – Opera — Tragic Love Affairs of Opera and Ballet Presenter: Betty Tanney, former ElderCollege board member and previous presenter 4 sessions: $35; class size max. 30 Fridays; October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Dr. Ladner J15 – Jazz Presenter: Betty Tanney, former ElderCollege board member and previous presenter 2 sessions: $20; class size max. 30 Fridays; November 19th, and 26th; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Dr. Ladner K15 - Transferring Your Personal History Presenter: Guillermo A. Bustos, retired Delta Teacher 6 sessions: $45, class size max. 30 Tuesdays; October 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd; 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Ave. Ladner L15 –Around the World Doctors Without Borders – Dr. Joyce Holland - Oct. 19th. Mandate Tours – Presented by Melinda (owner) - Oct. 26th. Myanmar – by John Evans - Nov. 2nd. South America as seen by Sally and Mike Norcott - Nov. 9th. 4 sessions: $35.00 Tuesdays; Oct. 19th, 26th, Nov. 2nd and 9th; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm South Delta Secondary School library, 750 53 St., Tsawwassen

U15 – Christmas Holiday Decor Presenter: Jennifer Brennick—Flowers Beautiful 1 session: $10; class size max. 16 Monday, Nov. 22nd; 7:00—9:00 pm Multi-purpose room, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwasssen V15 - Movies at the Library Free presentation for ElderCollege members, come and enjoy: Presenter: Marion McComb 4 session: free but a small charge for refreshments Fridays; Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, and 19; 2:00—4:00 pm Tsawwassen Public Library, 132A—56th Street, Tsawwassen

SPECIAL ADDITION FIELD TRIPS

These trips are available to ElderCollege members only. Registration is required. S15 - Visit to DeltaView Life Enrichment Centre — 9341 Burns Dr. (Hwy. 10 & 99) Tour Host: Marion McComb 1 session: class size max. 25 Wednesday; October 6th; 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 9341 Burns Drive Delta If you are able to drive a few members please notify us at the registration table. We will attempt to provide rides for all those wanting to attend. T15 - Tour of Boundary Bay Airport and Lunch.) Host: Marion McComb 1 session: lunch $10-$15, class size max. 20 Wednesday; October 20th; 11:30 am —2:00 pm Have lunch at the new Skyhawk Restaurant If you are able to drive a few members please notify us at the registration table. We will attempt to provide rides for all those wanting to attend.

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Thank you to the following for their support: Augustine House; Cedar Park Church; Delta Board of Education; Delta Parks and Recreation; Sacred Heart Parish; Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond; KinVillage Community Centre; Delta Cable Communications; Century Group; South Delta Leader; Delta Optimist; Tsawwassen Public Library; Ladner Pioneer Library; DeltaView Life Enrichment Centre; Boundary Bay Airport; Royal Oaks And with special thanks to KinVillage Community Centre

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ElderCollege Delta

Word Challenge CLUES ACROSS 1. Bank machine 4. Prevent from speaking 7. Prints money 10. Lollygag 12. Light beige 14. City in India 15. Weak tweet 17. 40-day Jewish season 18. Coat a highway 19. Where nerves and blood cells attach to an organ 20. Destroyed 22. Smallest whole number 23. Point midway between NE and E 25. Egg-shaped wind instrument 26. Seemlinesses 28. Iranian language 29. 14th of Adar 31. Funnyman Knotts 32. Taking part in 37. Type of Cuckoo bird 38. Burkus and Bargatze 39. Scalp infecting insects 41. Corrects a clock 44. Do over, as of a house 47. Formicidae 48. Records brain waves 50. Body structures 52. The Muse of lyric poetry 54. Aquires 55. Peruvian monetary unit 56. Makes folds 57. Volcanic mountain in Japan 58. Unrestrained revelry 59. 2nd weekday (abbr.) 60. Soviet Socialist Republic (abbr.) 61. Point midway between N and NE 62. Before

LAST WEEK’S ANSWER CLUES DOWN 1. Even though 2. A way of pulling 3. One who sends letters 4. B. Fuller's dome 5. The culminating point 6. El _____, painter 7. Building at 175 5th Ave. 8. Vulturine 9. Charles II's home in exile 11. Italian monk's preﬁxed title 13. Type of acid 16. Sized before using or selling 18. A heavenly place 21. Angry 24. Filippo ____, Saint 27. Yellowish pinks 30. Unit of time (abbr.)

32. Deﬁciency in color 33. Pixar cartoonist 34. Tapeworm, for example 35. Egyptian Sun god 36. A bed canopy 40. Yeddo 42. Orange Pekoe container 43. English, Irish or Gordon 44. Traditional Hindu music 45. An independent ruler or chieftan 46. Connects cellular granules 49. 19th C. naturalist Philip Henry 51. British school 53. Road groove

September 11, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17

Kinsmen credited with erecting first Welcome to Ladner sign

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The most fun way to dance and exercise No partner necessary KinVillage Community Centre 5430 - 10th Ave., Tsawwassen For more information call Toni:

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PETS-N-US

Brock came into the shelter as a stray this summer and sadly, his owners never came to claim him. So now he is up for adoption and looking for his forever home. He has been walked by children and all age of dog walkers. He is always on his best behavior, even when kids are pulling at his ears and tail! Brock can be a little stubborn at times on the leash but only because he wants to take his time to smell everything. He would do best in a home that is not too active but likes to go for walks at least a few times a day. He is one easy going fella who is happy to be keeping you company!

For further information contact the DELTA COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER 7450 - 80th St., Ladner 604-940-7111

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Few subjects have prompted as many letters to the editor and public comment as the “Welcome to Ladner” sign on Trunk Road across from Paterson Park. It was not the first of its kind to grace that spot. It’s believed to be at least the third. A photo was taken when Jack McKinnon, Ken McConnell, Jack Hayman and Johnny Christopherson, members of the Kinsmen Club of Ladner — before Tsawwassen had been added — planted the first placard. A photograph of that planting is stored at Delta Archives. Not surprisingly, our resident limerist Ken Oakley

SCHOOL OF BALLROOM DANCE

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RAMBLING

Westham Street, both Ernie Trenant Street, we come Kirkland and Chung Chuck to what is the oldest multifigure prominently in my storey business block in the memory as users of the municipality, but because building. there’s so much to be told Ernie was about it the youngest we’ll keep A photo was taken son of William it to the when Jack McKinnon, next ramA. Kirkland, whose stately Ken McConnell, Jack ble. 1912 fam*** Hayman and Johnny ily home on Finally, Christopherson, Arthur Drive here’s is being another members of the restored, offering by Kinsmen Club of and besides limerick inheriting his master Ladner — before father’s insur- Tsawwassen Oakley: ance agency They’ve had been added opened a put new cafe in the faces on — planted the first former Bank the tower, placard. of Commerce So we building. I can see the remember buying ice cream time and tell the hour, cones and soft drinks there. It’s such a pretty sight, Chung Chuck had a cafe in A beacon in the night, the building but closed it Standing like a lovely when more profitable venflower. tures were developed. Not quite proper limerick Going south, across style, but it’s sufficient.

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EDGAR DUNNING

has composed his opinion of the recent events: We had a heron on our sign, To welcome folks to Ladner, that was fine, They took it away, Without our say, A bureaucrat bungle of our time. *** I know, I know! I’ll get back to telling you more about businesses on the west side of Delta Street, which, in the earliest days of the municipality, was the centre for nearly everything — financial, entertainment and many other things. We left off at the second location of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, before the “Imperial” had been acquired, on the northwest corner of Delta and Trenant (the name of the Ladner farm in Penzance, Cornwall, in England). After the bank moved to a location farther south, to

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A18 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2010

leisure&lifestyles

features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

604-946-4451

email: dwillis@delta-optimist.com

....in South Delta

Seeing Canada with Katimavik Riley Masters speaks highly of national youth volunteer service program BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

iley Masters says he’d recommend Katimavik to other young Canadians “in a heartbeat.” The 21-year-old from Tsawwassen finished his six-month stint with the national youth volunteer service program a few weeks ago. “It was an amazing experience. It’s really hard to explain other than that,” says Masters. He spent time in Quebec, Labrador and Ontario volunteering for non-profit groups and organizations, including a recycling depot for electronics, a regional Inuit government and a few festivals, during weekdays while getting to take part in various cultural activities on the weekends. He counts visiting a sweat lodge in Sault Ste. Marie as one of the highlights of the trip. Other memorable experiences included visiting Montreal and Quebec City and trying seal meat in Rigolet,

an Inuit community with a population of about 300 in Labrador. “You’ll definitely be a changed person when you come back,” says Masters, a South Delta Secondary grad.

“You’ll definitely be a changed person when you come back.”

Riley Masters

He decided to sign up for the program, which started in 1977 and is supported financially by the federal government, because he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after high school. He says his experience helped him formulate a plan for the next few years. Masters is hoping to work for a year before taking a two-year green energies and technologies program at Vancouver Island University. Katimavik, which means meeting place in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, offers six-month volunteer

programs to Canadians between 17 and 21. The next batch begins next July. During the program, participants live in small groups. Masters says it took a while to get used to sharing the same living space with his roommates. The program covers the cost of transportation, housing, food and basic necessities and activities. Participants pay a $35 non-refundable application fee and another $150 nonrefundable fee that covers accident insurance, a criminal record check and other administrative costs. A $350 travel deposit is reimbursed to those who complete the program. Candidates are selected randomly. About 1,000 youth take part in the program each year. For more information visit www.katimavik.org. PHOTO BY CHUNG CHOW

Tsawwassen’s Riley Masters finished a six-month Katimavik experience.

Ladner Village Market caps off season tomorrow DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Another season of the Ladner Village Market comes to a close tomorrow. Tracey McKnight, one of the event’s co-ordinators, says it’s been another good season for the local openair market despite having a

bit of rain this year. “We’ve had returning people coming out to the market from all over the Lower Mainland. They really like the atmosphere and the whole village and they love to spend the day in Ladner area,” she says. The market started in June and took place rain

or shine on alternating Sundays along 48th Avenue, from Elliott to Delta streets. McKnight estimates about 8,000 people came, on average, to each edition of the market this year. She says the opening and closing markets of the season usually draw the biggest crowds.

“It’s been a great season,” she says. A full slate of around 150 vendors and artisans will be at this year’s finale and some local Ladner Village merchants will take part as well. Fruit and vegetables are expected to be plentiful at tomorrow’s market.

McKnight says peaches were “great last market and will be wonderful again. They’re juicy and fresh.” Local non-profit groups like the Scouts and Boundary Bay Quilters Guild will have information displays as well, McKnight notes. In terms of musical

entertainment, Creole band Mojo Zydeco will be performing. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Ladner Village Market, a Ladner Business Association event, is a member of the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets.

Your Voice on Delta Council

VOTE AMY Amy Ghuman Sara for Delta Council

Watch Amy’s message on the TV Listings Ch. #2

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September 11, 2010 The Delta Optimist A19

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Campbell’s

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Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable or Tomato 284ml

Single, 59¢

99 Case of 12

Limit 4 Total

99 Each Sun-Rype

100% Juice or Blends

Compliments

Assorted 5 pack Single, 4 for $5

Skipjack Tuna

Chunk or Flaked Light 170g

Single, 89¢

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49 Case of 6

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Baked Beans

Assorted 398ml Single, 89¢

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Pacific White Shrimp Cooked & Peeled with Sauce, 41–50 to the lb or Raw 31–40 to the lb Frozen 800–908g

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A20 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2010

“My ideas will give affordable home ownership options to ﬁrst time buyers, and allow empty-nesters to downsize while remaining in their own neighbourhoods.”

leisure&lifestyles gardening

More than one way to fix root problems

35 year resident of Delta Mother and Ofﬁce Manager of award-winning country music band The Higgins Email keh@dccnet.com to get Kathleen Higgins’ 2009 Delta Housing Task Force Submission

Location of new plants is important

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Vote Kathleen E. Higgins on September 18th Visit www.kathleenhiggins.ca

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This week I answer readers’ questions:

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• Mt. Fuji Sushi

• abc Country Restaurant • Quizno’s • Busy Bee Cleaners

• Richlea Bakery

• Hair Masters

• Rogers Wireless

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shrub are quite enough because cutting roots does interfere with nutrition available to the shrubs. After doing this, it helps if you feed the shrubs and plants by mulching with an inch or two of compost. It should be a light layer because a thick one would smother their roots. Next spring check whether the shrub roots are reaching up into the new layer. If they are, a very light sprinkling of compost would be OK. If not, plant feeding will have to be by liquid or granular fertilizer. An azalea may not establish well there. If it did, there would be even more root competition. Cranesbills tolerate shade or part sun and have a low, mounding habit. Many flower profusely in late spring and then bloom sporadically the rest of the summer. Some, such as Geranium sanguinarium (deep pink or white blooms), have a low, mounding form, G. Johnson’s Blue makes a taller mound and Rosanne a smaller one. G. Macrrorrhizum is a pink-flowered ground cover that is evergreen in mild winters. Ladies Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is pretty and easy care, although it does seed around if you don’t deadhead. It has dense, soft clusters of tiny yellow flowers. The leaves are spangled with silver when they catch and hold raindrops and dew. Another possibility is pulmonaria. This grows densely. Flowers are dark blue, white or pink and leaves usually silver-spotted or pure silver. The greener the leaf, the easier it is to establish. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrson@shaw.ca.

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Q. A colony of bumblebees has made a home under the siding right by my back door. Two people in my family have severe allergies to bee stings. Do you know if queen bumblebees return to the same hive and start a larger colony each year? A. Bumblebees don’t reuse the old nests the next season. Neither do wasps. But that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear because your siding may have other suitable places for a new bumblebee nest. If there’s space alongside the old nest, they may establish a new nest there. By the end of the season, bumblebee nests can vary from about 50 bees to as high as 200. In early spring there are very few bees. But as the queen breeds more helpers the numbers increase. Q. The area behind my pond has lots of roots. I have Miss Kim lilac there, a Mexican Orange and a Japanese Snowball Tree. Are they causing the root problem? Can you suggest some perennials that can fill in the bare patches and compete with roots? I’d like something with a mounding habit. Maybe an azalea? A. Your three shrubs are fairly close together and this would cause root problems. But the shrubs are also close to the fence and I wonder if there are trees on the other side with roots that also come into your yard. There are ways of dealing with root problems. When you put in a new plant choose places where roots are fine and cut a hole through the roots with a sharp knife. The hole should be just a little larger than the plant you’re inserting. Fertilize the soil in the hole before you plant. One or two holes per

September 11, 2010 The Delta Optimist A21

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he cheers from below fueled my courage. Still, with every step the air currents seemed ever stronger, my knuckles grew ever whiter as my fingers clutched the rigging and my refrains of “Yo Ho Ho” sang out with ever decreasing bravado. But there was little choice. My ascent was a matter of honour borne out of a cheery time the evening before when I had blithely accepted a challenge to climb the ratlines. After all, how hard could it be? My ancestors had served in the British Royal Navy on craft such as this and surely somewhere, somehow, their salt was in my veins. In truth, sailing has never been my forte but after

a few days on board the Angelique, one of a dozen historic, multi-mast vessels that form The Maine Windjammer Association, it was as if I had been born to feel the wind. One hundred years ago schooners raced up and down the Eastern seaboard to get their precious goods to market, and only fell into near oblivion with the advent of faster steamships and trains. Today, these majestic craft are making a comeback, refurbished and steadfast in plying a new styled cargo through the water: passengers. Although many vessels date back some 80 to 100 years, the Angelique is one that was purposely built in 1980 for the modern windjamming trade. Based out of picturesque Camden, Maine, she is the only ketch in the association’s fleet and, fashioned after a sturdy

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English fishing trawler of the late 1880s, has several other distinguishing features. These include a raised helm, roomy deck space, an on-deck lounge and galley — warm refuge if the wind starts to bite — and 5,296 square feet of red-hued sails, the result of a timehonoured weather resistant treatment involving tallow, tannic acid and red ochre. Windjamming is the antithesis of big-box cruises, and offers an intimate experience for sailing enthusiast and neophyte alike. Start by finding a sunny spot and watch the Penobscot Bay shore glide by as a moving tableau of historic lighthouses, whitewashed homes with lobster pots stacked to their roofline, wildlife of nesting puffins, seals, squawking gulls and magnificent rocky outcrops that have made the coastline legendary. Chances are that at some

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point you’ll rally to the first mate’s battle cry, “team work is no work,” and will find yourself helping to raise the jib, hoist that rope, splice a line or furl the sail. Even getting ashore is an involved process, jumping into a skiff, grabbing an oar (unless you take a centre seat) and rowing to a village dock or a granite ledge ornamented with barnacles, mussels and periwinkles. Another allure of windjamming is its out-of-theordinary shore excursions to islands, coves and hamlets, places like Wooden Boat Harbor and its one-ofa-kind boat building school and North Haven, where galleries only accept cash or a promise that’ll you’ll send payment later. As a cruise-ship port, Bar Harbor is an exception but no less delightful. This small urban community bustles with shops and galleries and is a nice change of pace, especially if you take time to see some of the older homes that still exude an elegant grandeur of their Rockefeller-era heritage. Experiencing the romance of a bygone age is really the essence of any windjamming adventure. It invokes a freedom of spirit that dwarfs sailing in any smaller craft and you can’t help but release the everyday. And in doing so your imagination will unfurl into the wind, from where it might even evoke images of pirates climbing the ratlines. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www. travelwriterstales.com.

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Eldercollege offers range of fall courses ElderCollege Delta is offering a range of courses for those 50 and up during its fall 2010 semester. Classes include computers, digital photography, creating greeting cards and invitations, Christmas crafts, intermediate party bridge, literature (George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four), transferring personal history, beginners conversational Spanish, music (the romantic spirit, opera, jazz), religion (the majestic universe through time), science (astronomy, themes of interest) and travel. A registration session will be held at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall next Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Courses and presentations are offered

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in the daytime, in the evenings and on Saturdays. Courses do not require prerequisites and there are no exams, as ElderCollege provides an “opportunity for learning in a stimulating yet relaxing atmosphere.” For more information call 604-9430262, e-mail eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org or visit kinvillage.org and click the ElderCollege Delta link for program details. • ElderCollege is also presenting Smart Start, a first aid and emergency preparedness workshop sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at KinVillage. The free workshop is open to anyone but registration is required.

Sidekick AGM is set for this Monday evening along a new member, you can receive 50 per cent off your membership fee. Remember, it’s not all about acting. Painting, sewing, computer literate, crafts, lights, sound, building — just about anything you want to do or try — it’s available in a theatre company. Have fun while learning something new and meeting some pretty neat people! Commitment is totally up to you — how much time you want to give back to the club. New members are always

welcome! If you want to be in a group where you learn, play and have fun while doing it with some pretty remarkable people, don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people in your community.

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In celebration of the seasons stunning return of fresh Sockeye Salmon, Steveston Seafood House is pleased to announce its September fresh sheet inclusive of Fraser River Sockeye. Help us in supporting our local fisherman and sustainable seafood. Teriyaki Salmon Fire grilled and topped with a homemade teriyaki pineapple glaze. Lemon Dill Salmon Oven baked with a lemon dill crème fraiche. Garnished with pacific shrimp Poached salmon Poached with a lobster cream sauce. Served with pan seared sea scallops. Stuffed Salmon Stuffed with crab and served with a lemon basil mousseline Cedar Plank Salmon Oven baked on a cedar plank and served with fire grilled tiger prawns

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September 11, 2010 The Delta Optimist A25

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leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

Starting your morning off right p.j. wren

Well on Your Way

all is arriving and those lazy-hazy days of summer are gone. Our mornings are a bit more hectic now — be it because of the extra traffic or from the extra time and energy needed to get the kids organized and off to school. One of the things I know gets scarified with these harried mornings is breakfast. Mom was right when she said, “Breakfast is the most important part of the day.” Breakfast helps to re-stabilize our blood-sugar levels, giving us the energy needed to tackle our busy mornings. Eating a healthy breakfast has also been noted as the common factor in individuals who have lost 50 or more pounds and have kept it off for more than a year.

Skipping breakfast just isn’t cool anymore, folks. One of my favourite ways to start the day is oatmeal. It is filled with fibre (about four grams per serving and we should be aiming for 25 to 30 grams a day), it is a slow-releasing complex carbohydrate, leaving you fuller for longer and with the fuel to take you through your morning and last you until lunch, and oatmeal contains important vitamins and minerals such as iron, thiamine, folic acid, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium and zinc. Not all oatmeals are created equal, though. The pre-packaged, instant oatmeal packets are filled with sugar and unnecessary chemicals and additives that we just don’t need first thing in the morning. Don’t be fooled, even the weightcontrolled instant oatmeal isn’t that healthy for you. Allow me to show you how you can make

a healthier, cleaner version in just under five minutes. Steel-Cut Oatmeal Base I, personally, prefer steel-cut oats because they have a higher protein and fibre count than rolled and quick cooking oats. This recipe I make on a Sunday and it provides me with four servings of oatmeal, which I then refrigerate and re-heat during the busy work week. • 1 cup steel-cut oats (I love Bob’s Red Mill SteelCut Oats) • 3-1/2 cups water • Dash of unrefined sea salt Bring water and sea salt to a boil, add oats and gently boil on low heat, with the lid on for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off the burner and add the following: • 3 tbsp ground flax seed (or you can use bee pollen, salba seed, chia seed, hemp protein) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2-1 tbsp cinnamon (adjust according to your

taste) • 1-3 tbsp brown sugar Splenda (if you like your oatmeal sweetened, which I do!) Mix the above in with the oatmeal and let it sit until thick. Then place in a container in the fridge where it will keep for up to six days. In the mornings simply spoon a serving into a microwaveable dish (remember, your container is now holding four servings, so simply cut the oatmeal in fours so you get the appropriate serving amount) and microwave for one minute. Add milk, or almond milk, brown rice milk (yummy) or soy milk, until your oatmeal is at the consistency you like and then put it back in the microwave for another minute. From there you can add other toppings to make your oatmeal even healthier and tastier: Apple Walnut Oatmeal • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts • 1/2 diced apple

• sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top Blueberry Strawberry Oatmeal Dream • 1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries & 1/2 c sliced strawberries • Slivered almonds on top (if you have time, toasted almonds is really good in this) Super Duper Oatmeal • 1/2 c blueberries (fresh or frozen) • 1 single serving, sugarfree apple sauce container • A sprinkle of cinnamon on top Yogurt Oatmeal (boost the protein and calcium of your oatmeal with these additions) • 1 small, single serving of plain or fruit-flavored yogurt • if using plain yogurt, try adding some sliced peaches (drained) and sprinkle the top with a bit of nutmeg PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer in the Delta area who loves her oatmeal! She can be reached at www. fitnesswithpj.com.

Lose weight, win money Local personal trainer, and Optimist health and fitness columnist, P.J. Wren is challenging South Deltans to lose some weight. Wren, who runs Fitness with PJ in Tsawwassen, is putting her second Weight Loss Challenge to the public starting at the end of the month. The challenge pits contest entrants against each other to see who can lose the highest percentage of weight. The challenge begins later this month with a weigh-in and over the following six weeks entrants try to loose weight following a fitness and diet plan of their choosing. In the end, the top three losers win a cash prize. Participation in the Weight Loss Challenge costs $45, which is put into a pot for the winners. The contest starts with the first weigh in on Sept. 26 and ends with the final weigh in on Nov. 7, when the winners will be announced and the prizes awarded. Anyone can join, although participants under the age of 18 do need parental permission. For more information visit www.fitnesswithpj.com. Or to enter the contest, e-mail info@fitnesswithpj.com.

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WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? Here’s where you can recycle them safely and free of charge in Ladner:

Ladner Bottle Depot 4930 Elliott Street, Ladner (604) 946-0309

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (ESABC) PROGRAM? ESABC is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the producers and retailers of electronics in British Columbia to provide a province wide recycling system for unwanted electronics.

ISN’T IT IMPORTANT TO REUSE BEFORE RECYCLING? While the program is designed to manage unwanted electronic products that have exhausted their reuse potential, we strongly encourage users to first reuse their products. If you choose to donate to a charity, make sure you have backed up your data and wiped your drives clean prior to donation.

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Effective July 1, 2010, the following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems.

Electronics collected for recycling are sent to approved primary recyclers in North America. They are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of new products.

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s h i K d on t e Go Holly’s High Hopes

Childcare Centre Before/After School and Kindercare

LET OUR CENTRE BE YOUR CHILD’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

BRAND NEW PRESCHOOL OPENING SEPT. 2010 “UNIQUE FOUR HOUR/FOUR DAY A WEEK CURRICULUM”

Located in Holly Elementary • 4625 - 62nd Street, Delta Our staff is ﬁrst aid certiﬁed with an ECE trained full-time manager.

Contact Amanda at 604-946-4060 for registration details. w w w. h o l l y s c h i l d c a r e c e n t r e. c a

Sandpiper Preschool (located inside Beach Grove Elementary)

Limited spaces still available.

We are offering classes for 3 and 4 year old children. Our program will be based on age, developmental, diverse and inclusive activities. Our staff is ECE qualified!

Now Accepting Registrations for September 2010 Karie and Monica ~ 604-943-6366 sandpiperpreschool@hotmail.com

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k a B c to School Register Now BRIGHT EYES ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTRES

We use a Reggio based approach for teaching and learning. We trust, respect and value children’s sense of ownership, autonomy and control of their own learning and play.

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Delta Ice Hawks Marshall Brome tries to convert a rebound in front of the North Delta Devils net during Tuesday’s Pacific International Junior Hockey League game at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Devils twice erased one goal deficits and went on to a 3-2 victory. logjam. Ryan Mana, Alex Martin and Dominic Toigo were all released by the Surrey Eagles and were in the line-up Tuesday. So was the biggest surprise of them all — hard-hitting Ryan Panichelli who Zerbinos thought was a safe bet to play for Quesnel in the B.C. Hockey League. “We were very surprised because we heard he had been doing well,” said Zerbinos. “I guess it always comes down to numbers and they didn’t add up in his favour. We now have five returning defencemen when we thought we might get only two

back. We probably have two or three too many right now so we’ll see what happens over the next few days.” Veteran Mark Whiteley is still recovering from an injury and didn’t dress, while Seafair standout Andrew Talbot just joined the club and will eventually work his way in the line-up. With Anthony Brito out with the flu and rookie Joseph Farina tossed after a first period scrap, the Ice Hawks were down two forwards and forced to use Ryan Cuthbert and Panichelli on the wing. Help is coming up front

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player of the game for them a scored a shootout winner the way only Kye can do,” added Zerbinos. “Most of me wants him to make it because I know Kye the kid and it would be a great way to finish his junior career.” Icing ... •With Kirk Thompson still battling to earn a roster spot in Prince George, the Ice Hawks are going with Seafair grads Aaron Chin and Doug Birks in net. Chin was solid in the loss, turning aside 38 shots. • Delta returns home Tuesday when the Squamish Wolf Pack visit at 7:30 p.m.

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as speedster Cody Smith was unhappy with his junior “A” opportunity in Saskatchewan and is returning to the team. Look for him to be reunited with Spencer Traher and Aaron Merrick. Local product Liam Harding also re-joined the Ice Hawks after attending training camp with the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express. He serve as team captain but will gladly give up the honours if Kye Benjaminsen doesn’t stick with Spruce Grove. So far, he is having an impressive pre-season, but as a 20-year-old, there is is no time to be comfortable. “He has twice been named

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Just how irrelevant the preseason and, for that matter, training camp can be in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League was in full display Tuesday at the Ladner Leisure Centre. After learning a new system under first-year head coach Darryl Erickson and rolling through exhibition play unbeaten, the Delta Ice Hawks looked to be more than ready for their regular season opener against the North Delta Devils. However, what they weren’t banking on was six veterans returning from junior “A” auditions. Five of them were back in time to be in the line-up and last year’s playoff finalists looked out of synch in a 3-2 loss. “We had some new guys that got bumped (off the roster) from what has happened over the last few days,” said Ice Hawks director of hockey operations Peter Zerbinos “It’s the tough part of this job and one of the things I will never get used to — having to release kids at this late stage especially. “You’re thinking is don’t count on (these veterans) coming back but obviously you are going to welcome them with open arms when they do. But they came back so late that they’re not used to their linemates and the new system. You could really tell tonight.” Thanks to a pair of goals from John Proctor, the Hawks did twice enjoy leads before North Delta answered and scored the game winner just 22 seconds into the third period. The hosts were not much of a threat the rest of the way, despite a couple of power play opportunities, as they failed to generate neutral zone speed which played a huge part in their playoff run last season. With the Hawks slated to visited Abbotsford last night, Erickson had little time to get all his players on the same page. This team suddenly has an ambundence of blueliners and something will have to be done to relieve the

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Wow! Absolutely beautiful townhome in sought-after Sundial What a rare opportunity! Westham Island Winery is being offered for sale! 32.63 Acres of assorted mature berries! Complex. Beautiful new kitchen with stainless appliances, updated bathrooms, laminate !ooring, and oak stairs, crown Beautiful 3,800 sq.ft home built in 1997 + beautiful winery store, large barns, fruit stand, etc! WHAT an OPPORTUNITY! mouldings, paving stoned yard, garden shed! #115-5421 10th Ave-Tsawwassen 2170 Westham Island Road-Ladner

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Wow! Beautiful 3,150 sq ft coach home property with a 1 Rare! Rare! Rare! Estate-like 3,563 sf home on 3.17 acres in ladner’s best area, Westham Island! Waterfront on canal, or 2 bedroom self contained coach home suite. Spacious direct views over beautiful farmland! Sunsets every night! open plan, 4 bdrms + loft in main home. High-end "nishings throughout! WALK TO ALL AMENITIES IN MINUTES! Double shop, garage, and TRIPLE CARPORT! Paddock! WOW 4485 Tamboline Road-Westham Island-Ladner 4837 47A Ave-LADNER VILLAGE

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WOW! UNIQUE! 3,000 sq ft 2 level home in Ladner’s prestigious Arthur Drive! 5 bedrooms, spacious plan, updated w/new paint, mouldings, laminate, bathrooms, landscaping, etc. Beautiful fully self-contained suite down. 4651 Arthur Drive-Ladner

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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

Great 2,125 sq.ft 3 bedroom rancher on Prestigious Arthur Drive BACKING SLOUGH WITH WONDERFUL FARMLAND VIEWS! Don’t miss it! Loft with huge “extra” BONUS games room! 1/4 acre lot, circular driveway! Great home! UPDATED 4274 Arthur Drive-Ladner

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This spacious 1236 sq ft suite boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is located only 1/2 block to the Skytrain. The residence features an enclosed balcony. What a great condo! Large enough for house-sized furniture! #210-444 West 49th Ave-Vancouver West

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IRONMAN from page 31 The marathon is the final leg of the race and both athletes competed hard. Bruce finished in a very respectable 14 hours and 37 minutes, and son Brian, the second youngest competitor and youngest finisher; completed the race in just over 16 hours. “We actually had personal bests in all three events,” says Brian. “That is because we ran, swan or rode shorter distances while we trained”. “The fact Brian actually finished is amazing,” added Bruce. “This event is mostly mental and younger

athletes aren’t ready for such a grueling test, I am very, very proud of him and his family that supported his efforts.” South Delta secondary graduate and sister Crystal Roche (Haryett) led the support crew as she followed Brian around the course with music for the hills and actually ran with him for a 12 km section of the run and then followed him to the finish line on her bike. “Without my family support I would not have finished”, confirms Brian, “At the half way mark of

the marathon I was done, it was just their encouragement that even got me back on the course, with my aunt Judith and sister Crystal we started with telephone pole to telephone pole and then aid station to aid station.” “I really encourage others to consider taking this event on,” added Bruce. “It is a great life altering experience that will also lead to some positive life style changes. “Before I started, I loved the water but hated swimming, I couldn’t even swim more than three lengths of the pool freestyle. “The Delta Triathlon is a good start for those thinking of doing this.”

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OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 5009 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER JUST LISTED $790,000 Prime location central Ladner - sub-dividable lot with a 15 year old custom built Jennish 2x6 constructed home. Oversized double car garage and suite potential down. Enjoy the home now and watch your investment grow.

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 PH#7 - 5555 13A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $399,9O00 Windsor Woods! 1300 sq. ft. top ﬂoor corner suite with vaulted ceilings and covered west balcony. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room off white kitchen, 2 parking stalls and a large locker. Great location overlooking park and lagoon.

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #46 - 5900 FERRY ROAD LADNER $729,900 Chesapeake Landing! Beautiful 9 year old, open concept “Mallard” plan, with 3 bedrooms up. Main ﬂoor has vaulted ceilings, maple kitchen overlooking family room and out to private garden. Great complex with pool, clubhouse and caretaker.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT #201 - 1175 55TH STREET THE ONYX $429,000 This beautifully kept 2 bedroom at the popular Onyx offers a terrific floor plan with bedrooms at opposite ends. Newer wood floors, and bright open kitchen, tastefully decorated. Just 3 minutes walk to town, and bright your pet.

OPEN SUNDAY 3-5 351 56TH STREET TSAWWASSEN $1,098,000 Spectacular 1 year old (never occupied) 6 bedroom home with 5 ensuites. This 3600 sq. ft. Craftsman home is situated on a 9800 sq. ft. west exposed lot overlooking farmlands and Boundary Bay.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #603 - 1350 VIEW CRESCENT TSAWWASSEN $689,900 Beautiful 2000 sq. ft. apartment with views of golf course and Boundary Bay. Situated in Tsawwassen town centre this concrete building offers luxury and privacy and security.

OPEN SUNDAY 3-5 1641 FARRELL CRESCENT BEACH GROVE $829,900 Beautiful 12 year old 4 bedroom and games room home on a lovely private westerly exposed lot near elementary school, beach and walking trails. The main ﬂoor has vaulted ceilings, 2 ﬁreplaces, maple kitchen with granite counters overlooking the family room and out to cedar deck. Wow!

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#8 – 3473 W. River Road OPEN SUNDAY 2:30 – 4:30pm Chernoff & Thompson inspired floathome. 3 bdrms, down with 2 baths & a laundry room. Skylights & wonderful views of Canoe Pass, includes 32 ft. boat slip. $649,000 #3 – 3473 W. River Road Charming custom built home includes an enclosed garage and extra parking. Main floor offers a well appointed galley kitchen with gas range open great room for easy entertaining and a lovely deck for enjoying the river. $499,000 #8 – 3871 W. River Road: Lots of room to roam in this thoughtfully, custom designed home featuring easy care vinyl siding, floating party deck & full river views. $399,000 #23 – 3871 River Road Life doesn't get any better than in this lovely home with hot tub. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, lots of storage, double dishwasher. Jennaire appliances for great entertaining. $388,800 #40 – 3459 W. River Road WATER LOT AVAILABLE to design and build a NEW float home. Canoe Pass Village is a strata titled, 5 star gated community. #40 is viewed as one of the best water lots in it. $319,000

Ladner Boys Soccer Labour Day tourney

#8 – 3459 W. River Road This well kept 3 bedroom ﬂoat home located in Canoe Pass Village, a boasts a new roof. West view deck, fresh exterior design & paint and lots of TLC by the current owners. Includes 32 ft. boat slip. $489,000

The 2010-11 soccer season officially kicked off last weekend with Ladner Boys Soccer Club’s annual Labour Day Tournament. (Above) Ladner’s Jacob Waddell gives chase to Tsawwassen’s Will Raderecht during U11 development action at Association Park. (Right) Another Ladner and Tsawwassen battle, this time at the U9 level, sees Ladner’s Vaughan Thomas closing in on his opponent.

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8331 River Road This club house could be converted to a home. Spacious, high ceilings, has a full kitchen and great size. Be creative here or keep as is. Lots of possibilites. $129,000

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spaciousness and grandeur but is also very functional and warm. Terrific for all sorts of entertaining whether it be formal, casual or intimate. Show stopping gourmet kitchen with spectacular entertainment sized granite island. Romantic Master bedroom with fireplace and exquisite ensuite. Loft with family room that includes wet bar & fireplace. Plus you will also find a full bath and spacious 2nd bedroom. Total of 2,500 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 4 fireplaces. Double garage. South West exposed back yard with beautiful patio. It just doesn’t get better!!!

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JUST LISTED MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION IN LADNER

Fabulous 2 level home with 99 year lease on Tsawwassen First Nations land. This well cared for home is 2,030 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!!!

Wonderful family home located in a quiet cul-de sac in central Ladner. 1,852 square feet with 3 bedrooms, Living room with gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen & eating area overlooking family room. Rec room and study. A great home, awaiting your decorating ideas. New Roof! Beautifully landscaped 6,800 square foot lot with terrific patio, loads of lawn space and a vegetable garden in back yard. Just minutes to walk to shops, bus, parks and more.

2346 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen

5285 Oak Place, Ladner

Call Bob or Linda at 604-946-8899

$399,900

$539,900

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SOME VIEW OF MARINA & FRASER RIVER

JUST LISTED! 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, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Nothing to do but enjoy the terrific lifestyle of owning this beautiful condo in one of Ladner’s most desirable developments. Adult oriented (19+) River west offers a terrific scenic location, yet is just a short walk to historic downtown Ladner.

#204, 4733 River Road West, Ladner

$386,500

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$359,000

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 1 BDRM CONDO

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!

#220, 1441 Garden Place, Tsawwassen

$229,000 Call Bob or Linda at 604-946-8899

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Great family home! 2,242 square foot 2 level home in central Ladner. Living & dining room with vaulted cedar ceilings, refinished oak floors, new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and laundry upstairs. Below is a terrific, freshly painted, spacious, clean 950 square foot in-law suite with new kitchen, 1 bedroom, dining room, living room, eating area and laundry room. New Roof, New paint throughout, all new windows, new front door, new 16' x 16' covered sundeck. Large back yard - quick possession possible.

5629 - 45th Avenue, Ladner

$559,900 Call Bob or Linda at 604-946-8899

SUITE DREAMS IN CUSTOM HOME

This beautiful custom built home with tile roof, hardy plank siding will delight you. Radiant floor heating on both floors and the quality millwork throughout. Lovely living room with gas fireplace and sloped ceilings, formal dining room with room for your china cabinet. Spacious kitchen, eating area and family room, den and nanny suite on main floor. Upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms: a total of 6 bathrooms. This home has a beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee sitting on the front porch overlooking the sunrise over the farmlands. And in the evening enjoy a huge covered patio to with BBQ’s and view the sunsets year round. Bonus, a totally detached 17 x 12’ heated, home office with wet bar and 2 piece bath. Over 3600 sq. ft.

4523 64th Street, Ladner

$849,000 Call Bob or Linda at 604-946-8899

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$264,500

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.

$209,500

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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!

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ONLY 2 HOMES LEFT - LAST CHANCE TO BUY 4876 53rd STREET, LADNER OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-3PM

00 0 , 15 6 $ Come see these 5 beautifully crafted family homes right in the heart of charming Ladner. Over 2,500 SF of luxury living space featuring 4 large bedrooms + den w/frosted sliding doors, 3 bathrooms, 2 gas fireplaces, functional designer kitchen w/stainless steel appliance package including side-by-side fridge, gas stove & dishwasher, sideby-side washer & dryer. Elegant finishings incl crown mouldings, premium laminate & tile flooring, granite counters & modern fixtures. Double garage, stone patio & large fenced yard add to long list of features. Centrally located, close to shopping & transit routes.

RANCHER

Don’t miss this opportunity if you’re looking for a Rancher. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located on a quiet, dead end street in central Ladner. Just blocks from the shopping center, transit and school, this 1500 sq. ft. home has a large covered patio for year round enjoyment, sunny western exposed private yard with garden & work shed. Newer heavy shake roof and double garage door.

09117245

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM 4685 53A Street, Ladner

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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!

604-803-5751 www.dianeoda.com

4856 Turnbuckle Wynd, Ladner $339,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Sutton Group -Seafair Realty #103-5461 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, BC

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.

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!

09117217

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604-786-2890 www.paulaburns.ca Sutton Group West Coast Realty 15595 24th Ave., White Rock, BC

Well kept 4 bedroom home. Fully ﬁnished basement provides mortgage assistance. South exposed sundeck with private back garden, perfect for entertaining. Quiet neighbourhood close to transportation and shopping. Oodles of parking even for your RV.

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Windsor Woods ~ #314 1359 56th Street, Tsawwassen

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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"IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO BUY?" in a BUYERS market use a BUYERS agent and SAVE your $$$. CALL DON GOODMAN and let his 20 yrs of experience in this location

Centennial Tides – an easy stroll to the beach. Approx. 2800 square feet in this sought after area of Boundary Bay. 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, an exercise room with a balcony off the master bedroom, a large family room off the kitchen as well as a den will give you all the space you need. California shutters throughout, vaulted ceiling in the living room and dining room, security system, double garage, and a sunny private yard are just a few of the features of this lovely home. Drop by on Sunday to see what a great place this is to live.

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ATTENTION DELTA HOMEOWNERS! Don’t Even Think Of Selling Your Home Until You Attend The Free Homeseller Class at Delta Secondary in Ladner on Thursday, September 16th ~ 7 - 9 pm What You Learn At The Class Could Save You Thousands! This free class is being offered at Delta Secondary on Thursday, September 16th ~ 7 - 9 pm and is for anyone thinking of selling their home. The class is a free community service program designed to help you answer all your questions about homeselling including when is the best time to sell? What can I do to ensure my home sells for top dollar? How long does the whole process take? What questions should I ask any realtor before working with them? How does the whole process work? It can be overwhelming to say the least!

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This free 2 hour homeseller class is packed full of all the information you need to know — information that could save you thousands of dollars. Top industry professionals will share insider secrets that could save you time and money and make the entire process easier and less stressful.

This two hour educational class at Delta Secondary has helped many homesellers save time and money with a lot less stress.

Some of the topics covered in class: • getting top dollar in today’s market

free & easy fix ups to sell your home for top dollar questions to ask any realtor before working with them the dumbest mistakes smart people make when selling their home how staging you home can bring you more money and a quicker sale should you sell your home first before buying?

If you are thinking of selling your home and would like to attend this free class just call 1-888-765-5426 Ext 3 for a free 24 hour recorded message.

The next free class will be held at Delta Secondary on Thursday, September 16th at 7 - 9 pm. To reserve your free seats call 1-888-765-5426 Ext 3 for a 24 hour free recorded message. Seating is limited so call quickly to reserve your seats.

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AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

615 Gilchrist Drive, Tsawwassen $559,900

$624,000

Open Sat & Sun 2-4pm

Within easy walking distance of Historic Steveston

• Excellent 1 level, 3 bedroom starter or retirement home • Attached garage/workshop. • 1 bathroom plus 2 pc. ensuite in master, over 1400 sq.ft. • Many upgrades. • Very private, fenced and landscaped lot with ﬂowering shrubs and trees. • Close to schools, recreation, shopping and transportation.

Features include hardwood floored living room with cozy gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with a new stainless refrigerator, garden window box. Large family room with French doors to sun drenched patio with arbour. Huge laundry room (washer dryer only 1 year old). All appliances are included plus a bonus of a wall-mounted flat screen TV in the family room. Detached garage (22' x 12') with lane access. Easy to show, priced to sell.

910 Gale Drive, Tsawwassen

101-1642 56th Street, Tsawwassen

$719,900

$389,000

NO HST

The only new condo in Tsawwassen.

Fabulous 3000 sq. ft. rancher in sunny Tsawwassen. 5 bedrooms including master bedroom with a new 3 piece ensuite. Just blocks from South Park Elementary and South Delta schools. The basement's layout is ideal for a suite. The yard includes a swimming pool with an in ground hot tub. Features include hardwood ﬂoored living room. Living room has a full rock face ﬁreplace, vaulted ceiling. A great home for families or young executives.

This is what you've been waiting for! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, brand new home with magnificent kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite counters, wood ﬂoors, 9' ceilings with huge crown moulding.

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

REMAX PROGROUP - 1559 56TH STREET DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080 -or- AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878

Bridget Ross

09117110

Open Sat & Sun 2-4pm

3640 Shuswap, Steveston

Sutton Group Seafair Realty

604.805.6820

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

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OPEN SATURDAY 11:30-1:30 423 SHANNON WAY

4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bathroom, main !oor living in Beach Grove.

Lots of updates in 3 bedroom split level with beautiful sunny yard.

NEW PRICE $569,900

$589,900

5859 16TH AVENUE Fabulous 4 bedroom home in quaint Beach Grove, top quality, wonderful attention to detail. $879,000

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 351 56TH STREET Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5-1/2 bathroom family home with top quality "nishes and mountain/water views. NEW LISTING $1,098,000

09117244

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Obituaries

BECKER, Edward S.

Edward S. Becker went to be with the Lord on Mon., Sept. 6, 2010. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Norma Kloster Becker, his son Keith Becker, daughter-in-law Elaine Becker, daughter Kathy George, four grandchildren: Colin George, Claire George, Andrew Becker and Holly Becker, and sister Jessie Attri. He was predeceased by his 21-year-old son Alan, in 1977. Ed was born on September 8, 1929 in Bisbee, Arizona, to Otto and Fanny Hunter Becker. The family moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1945 where Ed attended the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, eventually earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ed, Norma and the family emigrated to Canada in 1966, where in 1972 he founded Econotech Services, Ltd., a company serving the pulp and paper industry world-wide, where he worked full-time as President until his mid-70’s. Econotech is still a thriving business and Ed held a special place in his heart for the employees there. Ed was an avid boater and ﬁsherman, and spent many years enjoying the waters off the BC coast with his family and friends. Ed came to know the Lord just days before his son Alan’s death, being profoundly moved by Alan’s faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. Ed became extremely active in missions, sharing his life story in over 30 countries with Campus Crusade for Christ. Ed served on the Board for many Christian outreach organizations as well as at South Delta Baptist Church. Ed’s goal in life was to share Jesus and he would give as much of his time and personal resources as he could in order to do so. A service will be held Mon., September 13 at 2:00 pm at South Delta Baptist Church. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Delta Hospital Foundation. The family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of love, support and prayers of so many great friends. Ed (and his puns) will be sorely missed, but he is now with the Lord whom he loved and served so faithfully.

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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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de LANGE, Dereck

October 23, 1930 - September 3, 2010 Adventurer,loving husband,dedicated father, Oupa, brother and friend of many, Dereck passed peacefully. Dereck’s love of life was evident in his actions through travel, square dancing and lawn and alley bowling. Mr. “Fixit” was always willing to lend a hand and he could repair anything. Left to mourn and cherish happy memories are wife Peggy (56 years), daughter Lisa (Glenn), son Steven, granddaughter Kaila, brothers and sisters Marlene (Arthur), Steven (Margaret), Ivor (Lilly), Margaret, Lynn (Kit) and other family and friends. A Celebration of Dereck’s life was held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 2:00pm, St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 – 51A Street, Tsawwassen, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made in Dereck’s name to the Delta Hospital Foundation. Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

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HARBOUR LINK Container Services Inc.

With a history spanning more than 18 years, Harbour Link has built a strong reputation for customer service, reliability and delivering seamless container transport and container storage and handling services. We are currently hiring owner/operators for our Highway Division, operating within BC, Alberta and Washington. Minimum requirements: •Must be at least 24 years old •Must have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English •Must possess valid Class 1 commercial driver’s license and hazardous endorsement •Must possess at least two (2) years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience within the past seven (7) years. Only tractor-trailer experience verified by a North American carrier operating in North America and Canada will be acceptable. •Must meeting current Port Metro Vancouver environmental requirements •Valid Port Pass •TWIC Card •FAST approved We offer: •No start-up fees •Competitive rates •Bi-weekly settlements •Health & welfare benefits Please visit 7420 Hopcott Rd., Delta, BC email to adm@hlcsi.com or fax to 604-940-5512.

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Amazing Opportunity!

CARENY, Sean Michael Much loved son of Brian and Donna Carney, brother to Colin and Colleen (Geoff) and uncle to Olivia and Chloe, passed away September 2, 2010. Sean was a gentle, caring person and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Sean loved to spend his time outdoors and enjoyed nature. He was a good friend to all and always made people laugh. His passing has left a huge void in his family and friends lives. Service to take place at St. James Catholic Church, 2607 27 St. in Vernon on September 18 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, a donation to any SPCA, in his memory, can be made if so desired.' If people who aren’t from Vernon are wishing to attend please contact James via email at ssfloor@telus.net so the family can anticipate the number of attendees. If people can’t attend the service in Vernon then there will be a Celebration of Sean’s life will be held on September 24th. @ 7pm at the River House. Please contact Noll at noll.08@hotmail.com for details. or @ Facebook

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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Drivers

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Drivers

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Req. 5 TON TRUCK DRIVER TONmTRUCK F o 5a m a n u f a cDRIVER turer in F o a m m seeks a n u f a perm c t u r eF/T r in Richmond 5 Richmond seeks perm 5 ton truck driver. Must F/T have ton truckdriving driver.experience, Must have previous a previous experience, a working driving knowledge of the lower mainland and be of ablethe to working knowledge lift heavy packages. Wage lower mainland and be able to based on packages. experience Wage plus lift heavy benefits.on experience plus based Email resume to: benefits. sales@bfffoamcorp.com resume to: orEmail fax: 604-274-3627 sales@bfffoamcorp.com or fax: 604-274-3627

Highway - BC & AB

Please fax resume & Commercial “N” Print Abstract to: 1 888 778-3563 jobs@bstmanagement.net tel # 604 273 5525 ext 2262

Up to $800/week, no commission, benefits available. Promotion company is gearing up for its busiest time of year. We offer full paid training, and a fast paced environment. Tons of advancement and travel opportunities! Must like music & work well with the opposite sex. Call today for an interview.

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General Employment

Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Health Care

Mindi, 604-777-2195

Customer Service/Warehouse Pt Roberts Package Receiving/ Shipping Co seeks part time help, Mon to Fri, approx 30 hrs/wk. Must be able to work in U.S. Submit resume to Nancy at

tlc@dccnet.com

F/t Assembly/Production position for busy manufacturing plant in Tilbury Park, Delta. Hours 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mon-Fri. $10/hour. Experience in an assembly production line and a good understanding of the english language an asset. Send resume to atslube@telus.net or fax 604-946-0427

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

COORDINATOR OF RESIDENT CARE SUPPORT Relief F/T Positions Mon - Fri

Performs variety of duties to support dept. Requires: Med. Term., MOA cert, & recent related exp; competent in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English. Apply: crcs@blenheimlodge.org or Fax to 604-732-8717

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Home Support

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

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Trades/Technical

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. 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 $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

Experienced Insulation Installers, Foam Sprayers and Fire Stoppers required. Vehicle required. Top rates paid. Fax brief resume to 604-572-5278 or call 604-572-5288.

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

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www.acmelab.com

GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the rite person.

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Trades/Technical

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN. Ford Diesel experience an asset. Excellent remuneration. Full benefits. Moving assistance considered. Mail resume attention Chris to Wolverine Ford, 10103 - 97 Street, High Level, Alberta, T0H 1Z0 or email chris@wolverineford.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

2010

Appliances

LIKE NEW!

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

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

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For Sale Miscellaneous

SHOPRIDER 889 Electric Scooter. Split-rim 12 wheels, horn button, LED battery indicator, basket, adjustable armrest width, seat lock lever, deluxe seat power control, speed adjustment dial, thumb level control, key switch, flip-up armrests, seat height adjustment, travel range 25 miles (40km), auto passive braking with battery regeneration feature, 90 AMPS 24V battery power capacity, automatic battery charger, FDA, ADP approved. $1700 obo. 604-943-9976

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4 WHEEL Shop Rider Scooter for Seniors. Excellent Condition, priced to sell. Originally $3000. asking $800. obo 604.940.8663

#1 in Sales • 26 yrs in business Full & half cords 7days/week

604-805-6694

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

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

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

Fuel

Alder • Birch • Maple Dry, Clean Hardwoods

ELECTRIC BED, SCOOTER, others items suitable for sick room. Best offer!! 604-943-8114 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca

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Build Results

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Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636

EDUCATION

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.

For Sale Miscellaneous

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 LEATHER COUCH and loveseat, Jade in colour, in good condition. asking $200 604-943-1888

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Music/Dance Instruction

PIANO TEACHER B. Ed Music Major, 30 yrs exp Recitals, Exams, Composition & Music Games. Beach Grove area, available Thursdays.

Leona Luchkow 604-948-9990

Childcare Available

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Daycare Centres

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Dogs

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

604-940-8077 creationstationdaycare.com

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

PUDDLE JUMPERS Family Licensed Daycare

Has openings for 1-5 year olds. ★Loving Caring Environment★ Crafts, outdoor play, outings and more...

Call Sandy 778-895-0117

Bright Eyes Academy

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Child Care Centres

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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Musical Instruments

PIANO, HALLET, Davis, upright, exc cond. incld bench, $749, 604-948-5118

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Recycler

SOLID WOOD, French, Quality, 2 CHEST of drawers, 1 is 9 drawer w/mirror, and other is 5, in/ outdoor French doors. free you p/u, 778-836-2473

Programs for ages 0 - 12 Visit our website:

www.brighteyesacademy.ca Register Now for Preschool 2010/2011

Childcare Wanted

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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.

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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Birds

YELLOW/GREEN CANARIES, $35/each or white finches, $15/each. Call 604-939-5666

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

Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

PERSIAN & Himalayan kittens reg $600.00 up 604-939-1231 dreamhimicattery.com

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth, stubby, black & white, $400. Phone 604-701-1587 MAREMMA PUPS for sale. 5 males, 3 females. Working parents. $450 each. 604-823-4797

MEDICAL OFFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED!

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

1-888-748-4126

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Oct 11-Oct 30 and Nov 8-Nov 27. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

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Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

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

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

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

RAGDOLLS & Domestic Kittens, $100-$500. 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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Dogs

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Flexible Scheduling, Start Monday! E/I Supported Training. 3 Campuses to Serve you Better. Skytrain Accessible.

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$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

“Funded in “Funded in whole whole or or part part through through the the Canada-British Canada-British Columbia Columbia Labour Labour Market Market Development Agreement”

3510 Feed & Hay Triple Five Trucking

$895

SPECIAL • Cedar Shavings

$695 $795 $695

KILN DRIED Hemlock, Fir, Spruce Sawdust & Shavings

$795 $895

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

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

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

$275 $395 $275 $395 $395

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

✓ Phones, Fax & Copying

Monday-Friday 9–5 closed closed for lunch 12–1 Monday-Friday 9–5 for lunch 12–1 2-1359 56th St., Tsawwassen 2-1359 56th St., Tsawwassen next next to to Starbucks Starbucks 604.948.1911 youthworks@bgccs.bc.ca 604.948.1911 youthworks@bgccs.bc.ca

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

LOCATED IN

SURREY

Education 1410www.trainingforjobs.com

POMERANIAN PAPILLION Cross. Male, 2.5 years old. Great with kids! Brown/white. All shots up-to-date. Loving little dog. Moving. Asking $400. 778-386-7226

604-724-7652

9613 192ND Street

Education

MULTI POO Pups, non shed, 2 female & 2 males, $550, Maple Ridge 604-462-0843

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

534-5544 290-8405

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Pet Services

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

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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REAL ESTATE Metaphysical

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

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NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

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CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money,and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

Financial Services

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Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

★ 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

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

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

http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com

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Franchises/ Business Opps

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

7005 JUNE’S MASSAGE

Body Work Treat, train couple sex problems, pain. DON’T WORK NO CHARGE within 10 min.

www.sexclinic.tw

$40UP IN/OUT Cell: 604-603-3638

SUN Sep 12th, 2-4, Quick Sale! Reno’d 1 BR with view, new kitch, rentals ok, wlk to L’heed Skytrn, Mala, Sutton, 604-710-9030

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

Sry, 6960-120 St, Harleen Gardn New 900sf, 1 BR garden patio ste, ALL appls, f/p, sec’d parking, +. $200k incls HST! 604-690-4979

Real Estate Services

6005 Business Services

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Agents

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

Find the Key to your New Home • BUY • SELL • RENT

604.630.3300

6008-34

Vancouver East Side

SAT SEPT 11th, 2-4pm, 6963 Victoria Dr. 12th flr, 2 BR + den, 2 baths, lam flrs, new paint, cntrl loc. Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford huge 1700sf 2br+den 2ba top fl condo, 55+, pool, $259K 859-0967 id5217 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 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 Sry Fleetwood cozy 800sf mobile, only $454/mo pad rent $37,300 722-9876 id5214

7 BR, 1/2 Acre view lot. 10576 125B St., Sry. 2,900 sf, oak hrdw flrs, 10’ ceilings, lrg kitch, 2 BR bsmt ste, views of N. West & Mtns. $675,000. Rob Visnjak 604.531.1111. HomeLife Benchmark Realty White Rock

Lots & Acreage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner 4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. N/P. Spacious suites,Refs. balconies,

CALL rent incls604 heat 946-1094 & hot water, BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES 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

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Apt/Condos

TSAW. 1 br& 2 br all appls, FP, inste wd, np, no BBQ, nr ammens. Suit adults. Pls call 604-943-6163

6515

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

6525

Expired Listing, No Equity, High Pymts?

We Will Take Over Your Payment

Until Your Property Is Sold. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

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Garages

INDOOR BOAT/CAR STORAGE Pt Roberts $10.00 /linear ft/mth Pd in Advance Min. 6 month stay (604)531-6306 (604)531-6306

6020-08

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

www.rentinfo.ca

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

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

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Shedding light on community issues

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

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

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.

Sat & Sun, 2-4pm, 1721 Booth Ave, Coq. 4 BR hse, ste potential, lrg lot, $528,000. Call Joe, Prudential Sterling Realty 604-833-6814

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

Julianne Maxwell

2 BR apartment, $835/mo includes hot water and one parking stall. Electricity, phone, cable is extra. Elevator in building and coin laundry.

Coquitlam

Houses - Rent

HomeLife Peninsula Property Management

Apt/Condos

* 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

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Duplexes - Rent

4600 Evergreen Lane, Ladner

● DIFFICULTY SELLING? ●

Surrey

Apt/Condos

EVERGREEN DOWNS

Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections

Aries April 19: your last Aries March March 21 21 -- April 19: It’s It’s your last week week (well, 10 days) of work, drudgery and health (well, 10 days) of work, drudgery and health concerns. Recent Recent delays delays and and mistakes mistakes ebb, ebb, giving giving concerns. you the the freedom freedom to to charge charge ahead. Quickly tackle tackle you ahead. Quickly past due due and and new new jobs. jobs. Next Next week week will will begin begin aa past month of of opportunity, opportunity, negotiation negotiation or or wrestling wrestling month with aa challenge challenge –– you’ll you’ll want want to to be be free free of of the the with chains of of chores. chores. Your Your sexual, sexual, financial financial and and “deep “deep chains health” zones zones grow grow more more and and more more important important –– and and health” generally lucky lucky –– now now into into December. December. This This can generally can lead lead to aa lustful lustful affair, affair, an an investment investment or or settlement settlement –– all all to of which open lifestyle doorways. Love is a (the!) of which open lifestyle doorways. Love is a (the!) “source of of health.” health.” “source Taurus April 20-May 20-May 20: 20: Romantic, Romantic, creative, creative, Taurus April child-oriented and and pleasure pleasure delays delays end. end. Act Act fast fast child-oriented – you you only only have have 10 10 days days to to win win someone’s someone’s heart, heart, – or make make your your creative creative mark. mark. (Of (Of course course there there will will or be other other opportunities opportunities down down the the road. road. In In fact, fact, be you’ve just just started started aa four-month four-month run run of of social social luck, luck, you’ve flirtations and and popularity popularity –– and and light light romance, romance, ifif flirtations you’re single. single. But But “light” “light” contrasts contrasts with with the the present present you’re deep influence.) influence.) Sunday Sunday promotes promotes partnerships partnerships (be (be deep diplomatic). Sex, Sex, secrets secrets and and high high finance finance Monday Monday to to diplomatic). Wednesday: caution flags fly. Mellow wisdom, love Wednesday-Friday. A big (social) surprise Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20: This week offers a sudden breakthrough in career, prestige and worldly position, or with a parent, boss or authority figure. A legal, publishing, educational or far-travel project might be involved – so might a partner, a fight or a negotiation (even potential fame). Hope, pray, have faith! Delays at home and in general end now – more subtly, elusive but quietly crushing delays (since April) in sexual, health and financial zones also end. You’ll feel more effective. The 10 days ahead feature your domestic scene, real estate, kids, security: charge ahead here, especially Friday.

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Libra Sept. Sept. 23-Oct. 23-Oct. 22: 22: AA breakthrough breakthrough or or new new Libra start might occur in employment, machinery or health start might occur in employment, machinery or health zones. (Perhaps (Perhaps Saturday Saturday late late afternoon/supper afternoon/supper hour hour zones. – aa good good time time to to chase chase such such things.) things.) You’ve You’ve attracted attracted – attention, obvious obvious or or not, not, for for the the last last ﬁve ﬁve weeks. weeks. Now Now attention, that romantic romantic wave wave subsides. subsides. But But your your chances chances for for that sensual satisfaction satisfaction (e.g., (e.g., aa casual casual affair) affair) actually actually sensual increase, now now to to December. December. Keep Keep your your eye eye on on the the increase, long-term: 2011 2011 through through 2012 2012 will will bring bring partnership partnership long-term: excitement on on aa level level you you haven’t haven’t seen seen for for at at least least excitement seven years. years. Delays Delays end end in in law, law, education, education, publishing publishing seven and travel, travel, real real estate, estate, home home and and family. family. and Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A former love or or creative, creative, Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A former love speculative or or child-oriented child-oriented situation situation could could return return –– speculative perhaps with with aa bang bang that that launches launches aa new new beginning. beginning. perhaps Delays are are over over in in social, social, political, political, organizational, organizational, Delays entertainment and and planning planning activities. activities. Also, Also, aa quiet quiet entertainment general feeling feeling of of indecision indecision or or slowness, slowness, affecting affecting general you since since last last April, April, dissolves dissolves now. now. Your Your energy energy stays stays you nicely high high Sunday Sunday onward. onward. AA wish wish could could come come true true nicely this week! week! Your Your sexual sexual and and romantic romantic magnetism magnetism are are this climbing, will will surge surge through through December. December. Chase Chase money money climbing, Monday/Tuesday. Travel, Travel, call call people people Thursday/Friday. Thursday/Friday. Monday/Tuesday. Be domestic, with family Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Be ambitious – delays, barriers and mistakes are over. (Indecision lingers, but that can be solved by action. Do what makes you feel cheerful or optimistic – these are always, all life, your signal of the correct choice.) Spend Sunday resting. Tackle the world when your energy and charisma leap upward Monday through Wednesday morning. (Your home situation might interfere with your career for four months – choose career Wednesday, home later. Your family, property, security “start anew” this week in a lucky, freeing way!) Chase money, not friends, Thursday/Friday. Saturday’s lively!

Capricorn Dec. Dec. 22-Jan. 22-Jan. 19: 19: Delays Delays end end in in legal, legal, Capricorn intellectual, far travel, publishing, insurance, cultural intellectual, far travel, publishing, insurance, cultural and love love spheres. spheres. Chase Chase one one or or more more of of these these now, now, and without delay. delay. Delays Delays also also end end in in aa more more subtle, subtle, halfhalfwithout sensed area: within yourself, in your compass, your sensed area: within yourself, in your compass, your choices about about your your future future –– once once again, again, you you can can steer steer choices your life. life. (At (At least least until until next next April, April, when when the the spring/ spring/ your summer brings brings the the same same subtle subtle indecision. indecision. This This summer pattern will will hold hold for for some some years. years. Knowing Knowing this this can can pattern save you you wasted wasted effort.) effort.) Past Past weeks weeks mixed mixed lust lust with with save career. Now Now to to January, January, light light romance, romance, social social flirtations flirtations career. arrive! Grab success Thursday/Friday. arrive! Grab success Thursday/Friday. Aquarius Jan. Jan. 20-Feb. 20-Feb. 18: 18: Delays Delays end end in in sexual, sexual, Aquarius financial,deephealthandlifestyleareas–makechoices financial,deephealthandlifestyleareas–makechoices in these these during during the the next next 10 10 days. days. This This decade decade and and in next, each each spring/summer spring/summer brings brings quiet, quiet, unannounced unannounced next, delays or or hold-ups hold-ups to to your your career career zone, zone, usually usually from from delays head office office or or aa government government agency. agency. Now Now these these delays delays head lift –– until until next next April. April. Time Time to to act! act! AA new new monetary monetary or or lift earnings picture picture comes comes this this week. week. But But it’s it’s “back “back to to the the earnings future” somehow somehow –– aa repeat/evolvement repeat/evolvement of of aa former former future” situation. AA romantic romantic or or heightened heightened intellectual intellectual interest interest situation. ebbs –– instead, instead, to to December, December, “romance” “romance” enters enters your your ebbs career zone: take care! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The accent remains on relationships, opportunities, negotiation, contracts, agreements and possible clashes. But now the future comes in – delays, indecision and faces from the past ebb, and valid new meetings, opportunities arrive. A wish might come true in this area Wednesday to Friday! More deeply, you finally will begin to seek, plan and visualize your future (and your social contacts) without dithering about the ethics or wisdom of this or that. The rest of 2010 lifts your love/romance prospects – and career luck! (Perhaps suddenly – overnight.) August/September’s “lust” fades. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

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

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace

Are you looking for a 1 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

Kelly Court

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

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

6565

Office/Retail Rent

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.

FOR LEASE

Office Space 428 sq ft in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

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

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

Lora Court

1 bedroom suite available in small quiet building. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat, cable and parking. Near bus loop, recreation centre and shopping. To view or for more info please call 778-689-4633

Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

6540

Houses - Rent

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in Oliva ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square 1658 Sq ft of Office/Commercial Space for Lease - Small office space available 291 sq ft on ground floor. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Storage

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

9125

Domestic

9145

Cleaning

CHICKS WITH BROOMS

Domestic duo helping you with all of your cleaning requirements. Call for information Jennifer 604.720.7781 or Christy 778.834.2294

Ask about our 'mini maid' service.

★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

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

1999 OLDS Intrigue a/cared, winterized, well cared for grt family car. $3500. 604-946-6533

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

Suites/Partial Houses

2003 CHEV Malibu, 84K, auto, ac, dark green, 2 owners, $6500 obo, no accidents, 604-929-8834

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

6602

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

3 BR Ladner Bsmt, fridge, stove, wd, fenced yard, prkg, now, ns, $1000incl utils, 604-765-3642 3 BR ste, Ladner, upper lvl, new deck, fence, stairs. $1000 + 50% util, np, avail now. 604-946-0926

TSAW, 1 BR, newer appl, shr w/d, sngle only. n/s, n/p, $700inc util/ cbl, web. Sept 15/Oct 1 948-9737

8058

Computer Services

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

All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567 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

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EUROPEAN LADY available to clean your house. References avail. 604-813-3863

DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403

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

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

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

Call 778-882-4128 CERT. COMPUTER & net coach for small bus., moms & seniors. Provide lessons, maint. & trouble shooting. Miriam 778-888-3499

Sports & Imports

9160

Sports & Imports

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

2005 like new new only only 38K! 38K! 2005 MALIBU, MALIBU, like 4 4 dr, dr, auto. auto. All All options, options, golden golden tan tan w/cream int. A great deal for only w/cream int. A great deal for only $7,398 OBO. Call 604-924-2088. $7,398 OBO. Call 604-924-2088.

9145 9145

2 BR large ground lev, Tsaw, new paint/carpet, wd, ns, pet neg. now $995+ 1/2 utils. 604-943-2567

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

8058

9160

RIDEK STORAGE

Scrap Car Scrap Car Removal Removal

$120 Min. FOR FOR COMPLETE COMPLETE

THE SCRAPPER THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR &

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK TRUCK REMOVAL REMOVAL

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Family Owned & Operated

Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026 (604) 209-2026

8080

Electrical

E VANSON LECTRIC

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos Lic. #26765 • South Delta based

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

8125

Gutters

fullarmourhomeservices.com

Windows/gutters/pressure washing Testimonials. Insured. Jeremy

@ 778-384-3855

1987 BMW, 325, classic, 5 spd. beige, beige, vinyl, vinyl, sun sun roof, roof, exc exc cond. cond. 100,000mi, 100,000mi, $2500, $2500, 604-873-3243 604-873-3243

FULL SIZE SIZE VEHICLES VEHICLES FULL Serving the the Delta Delta area area for for 20 20 yrs. yrs. Serving Call 604649-1627, 946-0943 Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

IC E

Sport Utilities/ 9155 Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks 9155 Sport 4x4’s/Trucks 1999 TOYOTA Rav 4, 200K,

silver, 4wd, service date, 1999 TOYOTA Ravup4,to 200K, $5800, 4wd, 604-980-0355 silver, service up to date, $5800, 604-980-0355 2003 FORD Explorer Eddie Bauer, FORD auto, 140 K, red, $9500 2003 Explorer Eddie obo 604-763-2905 Bauer, auto, 140 K, red, $9500 obo 604-763-2905

Sports & 9160 Imports& 9160 Sports NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY Imports ? www.cheapautobody.ca NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? 604-341-7738 www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

HOME SERVICES 8055

Scrap Car Removal

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

BRIGHT LARGE 2 Bdrm upper. w/d, d/w, gas f/p, Priv ent, avail Oct 1. $1350 incl h/p. Suits quiet, mature adult(s). 604-946-9976

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

6600

AUTOMOTIVE

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

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

604-244-9446 Established 1963

8130

Handyperson Handyperson

TRUSTED TRUSTED HOME HOME IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS

9173

SINCE 1997 604-878-5232

SINCE 1997

HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring R eHANDYMAN n o v a t i o n sSERVICES , Sheds, Contracting & more Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Affordable, friendly,Flooring fast, Plumbing, Carpentry, R ereliable, n o v a tlocal, i o n sguaranteed , Sheds, Senior Discounts Contracting & more Call Phil 604-307-6840

Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed Senior Discounts Call Phil 604-307-6840

Vans

1993 NISSAN 240, black, low km 1993 NISSAN 240, km 1 owner, 5 spd, sr,black, powerlow pack, 1 owner, 5 $6800, spd, sr,604-505-4957 power pack, mint cond., mint cond., $6800, 604-505-4957 1993 TOYOTA Camry, 5spd, p/l, 1993 TOYOTA Camry, 5spd, p/l, p/s, p/w, p/b, A/C, CD/AM/FM, p/s, p/w, p/b, A/C, 428,000KM-Hwy Drvn,CD/AM/FM, Exc Cond, 428,000KM-Hwy Drvn, Exc Cond, $1888 motoapx@gmail.com or $1888 or 604 925motoapx@gmail.com 4483 604 925 4483

1999 FORD Windstar 162 k, auto, a/care 2012, 5 dr, 7 seat,grt cond $3600 no accid 778-839-0409

2000 MAZDA MPV. Low kms, clean and reliable. $3500. 604-984-7164.

1999 VOLVO S70, good cond, runs well, non smoker, 275 cond, k, no 1999 VOLVO S70, good accid, localnon $2750. 604-626-8009 runs well, smoker, 275 k, no accid, local $2750. 604-626-8009

Accelerate your car buying

1999 TOYOTA Tercel 4-door sedan, automatic, 150,000 km, 1999 TOYOTA Tercel 4-door deep green, reliable, $2,750 neg. sedan, automatic, Tel. (604) 649-3083150,000 km, deep green, reliable, $2,750 neg. Tel. (604) 649-3083

8130

Handyperson

8160

Lawn & Garden

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 - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

604-878-5232

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

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

8155

Landscaping

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

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

604-948-5296 PAUL WEATHERBY Property Maintenance PAUL WEATHERBY

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

• Lawn Care Maintenance & Maintenance Property • Pruning and Hedging •• Full LawnYard CareCleanups & Maintenance • Pruning and Hedging Gutter Cleaning •• Full Yard Cleanups Washing •• Pressure Gutter Cleaning • Rubbish PressureRemoval Washing • Fencing Rubbish & Removal Repairs

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

604 •240 •240 •2194 •2194 604 604 •943 •2401 604 •943 •2401

• Fencing & Repairs

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Call ThE Experts PROPERTY SERVICES • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Bermuda John Honest & Dependable No Job too Small

604.948.3199 778.688.1950

Darius Erwin 604-306-8214 • dariuserwin@gmx.com

• • • • • • •

TREE SERVICE

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

Dale McLean, Certiﬁed Arborist

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

“Summer Clean-Up” Reel Type Lawnmowing Power Raking • Weeding Moss Control • Fertilizer Trimming • Pruning Professional Maintenance • FREE ESTIMATES •

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

For anything Yard Related!

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS “Give us a Call!”

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

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

Senior & Student Discounts Up to 20%

FREE Boxes • FREE Storage

Insured & Bonded Toll Free

1-877-964-4490 Local

778-838-1275

B&Y MOVING • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850 Family Moving Ltd. FamilyMovingLtd.ca www.familymovingltd.ca

Power washing/hand washing, concrete & blacktop sealing, rubbish removal, yard maintenance, fencing, gutter repairs and cleaning, windows and much more. Call Bob for a free estimate Cell 604-313-8843 www.prpm.ca

Home Services

BE COOL!

Specializing in:

STORAGE & PIANOS

604-722-5454 604-781-4055

Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

POPEYE’S MOVING Surrey 604-626-6651 Vancouver 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Cascadia Painting

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

CASCADIA PAINTING Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist

604-630-3300

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Member: Better Business Bureau

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, yard clean up - Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

8205

8220

Paving/Seal Coating

8225

Power 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

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

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

604-618-4988

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 POINT ROBERTS

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

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Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

Roofing

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

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

info@greentimberhomereno.ca

604-726-6345 MACROOFING.CA

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Rob 604-946-4796

99 89 59 53 Ask about

$30 Askabout about $30 Ask 35 40 Tues. & Thurs. Tues& & Thurs. Tues. Thurs.No WE DO CHARGES NOHIDDEN HIDDEN Hidden NO CHARGES Charges DEMOLITION $

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting

8255

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP • Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings

604-649-9600 Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

209-6663 Delta

JUNK BUSTERS • Rubbish Removal • Garbage Collection • Recycling • Locally owned & operated

Best Rates in Ladner & Tsawwassen

604-505-9496 '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 ●

Trips to the dumps start at

$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

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079 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

Rubbish Removal

Over 25 years serving South Delta

WE GUARANTEE ALL COSTS

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

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

Rubbish Removal

REMOVAL

10% lower than any other written estimate

RDM ENTERPRISES

8255

$ $ 129LOAD LOAD 149 LOAD $ $ 1/2 LOAD 89 1/2 LOAD 791/2 LOAD

604.374.2360

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

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

8250

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING

Plumbing

RED SEAL

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. From $179 - $565 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

Need a

Landscaper? Find one in the Home Services section.

TOP DAWG

PLUMBERS

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8225

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2 locations: LADNER

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

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604-943-4024

604-278-5542 ext 213

Personal

FAIRWAY PAINTING

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

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

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Talk to Someone You Trust.

8185

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A 1

PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

To advertise call

MOVERS & STORAGE South American

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

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8180

Moving & Storage

8185

RUBBISH

HOME SERVICES

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8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

Power Washing

Pressure Washing

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Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

ROOFING

Delta’s #1 Residential Roofers No Job Too Big or Too Small • Free Est.

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Re-Rooﬁng Specialist!

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

Renovating? Refer to the home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

A48 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2010

PRICES EFFECTIVE: Sunday, Sept. 12th Sat., Sept. 18th, 2010

ROMA TOMATOES

Italian Days!

B.C. Grown

LEAN GROUND GROUND LEAN BEEF BEEF 68

/lb

ASSORTED BABY SALADS Earthbound Farm 5 oz. Clamshell

3.70/kg

SPEARS OF FRESHNESS ASPARAGUS

California Grown

2.82/kg

/lb

6.57/kg

le Cookies

RIKO Italian 0StyTrans Fat PIZZELLE Lemon, 200 g Pkg

2for6 ITALISSIMA SUNDRIED TOMATOES

/ea

Selected Varieties 500 g Pkg.

3for 400

/ea

2for 3

/lb

3.26/kg

680 ml Jar Product Of Italy

/lb

Sweet

Washington Grown

.68

1.50/kg

/lb sta Perfect For Pa

.68

/ea

Price! Everyday Low

WHOLE KADOTA FIGS

2for 4

sta Perfect For Pa

B.C. Grown

In Light Syrup, 398 ml

2for 5

.68

1.50/kg

GREEN ZUCCHINI

Extra Virgin, 1 L

Product Of Italy

B.C. Grown

/ea

ITALISSIMA OLIVE OIL

Or Strained Tomatoes

Durham Wheat Pasta

600 g

Selected Varieties, 250 g Pkg.

ITALISSIMA PASTA SAUCE

Original

sta Perfect For Pa

GREEN PEPPERS

JUMBO ONIONS

GRIMM’S SIZZLIN’ SMOKIES

Fresh Or Frozen

ITALISSIMA TORTELLINI

IT’S PASTA TIME! RISCOSSA PASTAS

BEEF BACK RIBS

/lb

2for 5

In Oil, 680 ml Jar Product Of Italy

QUALITY MEATS

PREMIUM CELLO CAULIFLOWER

Imported

/lb

MRS. CUBBISON’S CROUTONS Seasoned Or Caesar Salad 170 g Pkg.

.68

1.50/kg

/lb

JUMBO White MUSHROOMS Mediterranean Gourmet

B.C. Grown

IT’S PASTA TIME!

GARLIC BREAD

Hills Bakery 450 g

/lb

4.37/kg

sta Perfect For Pa

ROUND EGGPLANT

2for 5 00

B.C. Grown

We reserve the right

to limit quantities. 4857 Elliot Street, Ladner Open Sunday - Saturday, 7 am to 6 pm

Wk 38

sta Perfect For Pa

.98

/ea

Not exactly as illustrated