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would have to go back as far as 1920 to compare to this year, and that year may not have been this bad. There was no grain harvested after August 31st this year, nothing.” Delta Farmers’ Institute president John Savage said many farmers are now in major financial dire straights and the government needs to help. “I just hope they can get an interest-free loan or something. Government has to step up to the plate and help out, even if it’s just helping them out until next year’s harvest,” said Savage. “There’s a ton of outlay when you put your crop in — fertilizers, seed and the fuel use and equipment — but they’re getting nothing out. They need help to
Vicki Huntington is no longer the only MLA on her own in the legislature. However, that doesn’t mean there’s going to be a new political alliance or party made up of what are now three independents. Huntington made history in last year’s provincial election when she became the first independent elected in over 50 years, narrowly beating out Liberal cabinet minister Wally Oppal in Delta South. The Liberals had coveted and courted Huntington but the former Delta councillor, unhappy with the current party system of government, declined the overture. It turned out to be a prudent decision as the government’s popularity has plummeted due to the HST debacle. In June, Energy Minister Blair Lekstrom, MLA for the riding of Peace River South, stunned the Liberal party by resigning from caucus, citing concerns about the highly controversial harmonized sales tax. His move made him the second independent MLA. He plans to continue to represent his riding as an independent into the next election if things remain unchanged with the Liberals, he told the Optimist this week. And while he’s already spoken to Huntington and was offered assistance from her after he resigned from caucus, it’s too early to suggest there could be any formal alliance between the two, he said. “We haven’t really gotten together to try and formulate any kind of plan as we sit as independents, certainly not yet,” he said. “As far as forming a new way of looking at things, I don’t think I’m going to alter my representation. I’ve always put the constituents of Peace River South first before the party I sit with and I’m going to continue to do that. Now rather than with a party, I’m going to sit as an independent. As it
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Fourth generation farmer Peter Guichon, holding rotting potatoes from one of his Ladner fields, says you might have to go all the way back to 1920 to find a year as bad as 2010 for local farmers, and even then this year could be worse.
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Heavy rain throughout September has left potatoes and other crops rotting in the ground BY
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It’s an utter disaster for Delta farmers. Longtime farmer Peter Guichon says that’s the most fitting description about massive crop losses that have occurred due to the torrential rainfall in the past couple of months, a wipeout he says could very well force some right out of business. “The towel has been thrown in. Right now they’re in a case where most of them won’t make it until next year,” said Guichon, a fourth generation Delta potato and grain farmer. Guichon said there was about 9.5 inches of rainfall in September when the norm is 1.6 inches, and in the last couple of months there has been 12 inches,
30 per cent of the yearly total. Until September, he said, it had been a good growing year. “Usually we’re done harvesting by Thanksgiving weekend, but
tion shortly after he won the Delta council by-election last month. Since then, the Fraser Valley has continued to experience more heavy rain, resulting in harvesting
“Usually we’re done harvesting by Thanksgiving weekend, but all we’ve been able to do is pick away here and there. There’s very little product in the barns and you can’t even get in and pick by hand because it’s so far gone now.”
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all we’ve been able to do is pick away here and there. There’s very little product in the barns and you can’t even get in and pick by hand because it’s so far gone now,” Guichon said. Ladner farmer Ian Paton first brought the grim scenario for local farmers to the public’s atten-
machinery unable to go into saturated fields and vegetable crops rotting in the ground. Noting 80 per cent of the potatoes from the Fraser Valley are grown in Delta, Guichon said, “My dad said he was told in 1920 there was no grain harvested in the delta, so that would tell me we
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Parents make emotional plea Mike and Rachael Szendrei appeal to public for information that will lead to arrest of their daughter’s killer BY
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Two weeks after burying their murdered daughter, Rachael and Mike Szendrei made an impassioned plea for help Wednesday afternoon. The grieving couple shared memories and appealed to the public for information that could lead to an arrest. Laura Szendrei, 15, died in hospital Sept. 26, one day after she was viciously beaten in broad daylight in North Delta’s Mackie Park. Police still don’t know if the attack, in a thick forest in the 8200-block of 110th Street, was random or targeted. “Every parent’s nightmare is now our unthinkable reality,” sobbed Rachael Szendrei, the teen’s mom. “Two weeks ago today, we laid our loving and beautiful 15-year-old daughter to rest and we stand before you as parents who are sickened with grief over the senseless death of our daughter. “Please, if you know anything or know who is responsible for Laura’s death, please call the Delta police; we need you to help them. Please, for Laura’s sake and for our family’s sake, call the Delta police.”
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She remembered her daughter as a “passionate soul” and “so full of life,” with an infectious smile that will “forever be etched in our minds and hearts.” “She was strong in spirit and had a feisty spirit full of potential and promise,” she said. “Her plan was to be a nurse to make sick kids feel better.” She said Laura dreamed
about being married and having four children of her own. The day of the attack started out in a “routine” way, her mom recalled. “Everyone was going about their activities believing we would all come together again at the end of the day. As all of you know, that never happened. Instead of filling the weekend with
MLAs from page 1 stands now I have every intention of running again,” Lekstrom said. Another politician who recently found himself on his own is New Democrat Bob Simpson, MLA for Cariboo North, who was booted from caucus by leader Carole James following critical comments of her. He told the Optimist while he has the same views as Huntington when it comes to the party system, he needs to let the dust settle on his situation, which must still be worked out and perhaps rectified. “I’ve been talking with the speaker of the house and with the controller, and various others, to understand what my options are, and once I get that I’ll be in a better position to know where I’m at and be in a better position to talk to Blair and Vicki, because I do think there’s opportunities for us to be able to coordinate some of our activities and try to figure
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Fighting tears during Wednesday’s emotional press conference in North Delta, Rachael and Mike Szendrei appeal to the public for any additional information that could lead to the arrest of their daughter’s killer. sporting and friend-related activities, we were called to the hospital where our daughter lay fighting for her life.” Through tears she thanked North Deltans for their support and sympathy. “From our family to yours, thank you for caring for us.” Laura’s dad, Mike, tried to show a brave face but
broke down with grief as he spoke. “I have no pretense and I may have a rougher exterior than some but I have passion and a tender heart toward my family,” he said. “There are few moments in my life that have brought me significant happiness — marrying my wife and the birth of my two girls are a couple of those moments.
DISASTER from page 1 out how we work together.” Simpson pointed out his situation differs from Huntington and Lekstrom in that he still considers himself a New Democrat and member of the party, and plans to campaign as an NDPer unless told he’s not allowed. Huntington, who recently called on the two MLAs to forge a new style of representation now that they have the freedom to speak on behalf of their communities, said she hasn’t approached either about forging any kind of formal political alliance in the house. “I could see once each has established what each’s positions are on different aspects of government policy, I could certainly see working with either or both if we felt similarly about something and supported each other in terms of an attempt to change government policy. That doesn’t mean you have to be a coalition or an alliance or
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Bob Simpson Booted from caucus party,” she said. Huntington added she’s pleased to hear Lekstrom may run as an independent in 2013.
carry through because this is just a disaster.” Savage said the rain-damaged fields are the worst he’s ever seen in Delta. Guichon is the vicechair of the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission, which came out with preliminary numbers on the crop losses in the Fraser Valley. They include over 2,900 acres of potatoes and 4,622 total acres of vegetables lost. Another consequence, Guichon noted, is that seed growers were also wiped out, which will result in a limited supply of potato seed varieties unique to B.C. A spokesperson for the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture told the Optimist that ministry staff “are aware of the situation affecting growers in the Fraser Valley, and have met with growers and B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission members to hear their concerns and receive additional com-
ments. Staff are working with growers now to inspect fields and assess the damage.” The spokesperson said Production Insurance and AgriStability staff members “are acting quickly to ensure growers have access to the help they need to get through this difficult time.” Noting the losses could be in the $35 million range, just wholesale, covering such crops as potatoes, beets and carrots, Guichon said crop insurance is nowhere near adequate to cover such widespread losses. “Crop insurance pays 30 per cent of your input costs, there’s a 20 per cent deductible, so right off the bat if you plant 1,000 acres you have to lose 200 acres before you get paid one penny. In a case like this year, it’s better than nothing,” explained Guichon. “A lot of farmers didn’t take it because it’s like having a half-million dollar house burn to the ground
“I pride myself on being the protector and provider for my family. As a father, I am enraged that someone has taken my daughter Laura who was so precious, innocent and full of life,” he said. “I loved her with all my being and she knew that. “I am not the type to ask for help but today I am asking — if anyone knows anything about what happened to our daughter or knows who is responsible for her death, please call the Delta police.” The police can be reached at 604-946-4411. Sgt. Sharlene Brooks said investigators have received 360 tips to date. “We have committed that no tip will go unanswered,” she said. “Any potential link will be investigated. “We know someone out there knows something,” she said. She added that police hope the Szendreis’ emotional plea will stir someone to come forward with what they know. “We hope that may turn the tide,” she said. She read a statement from Delta police chief Jim Cessford, in which he promised the Szendreis that his department “will not leave any stone unturned or tip unanswered.” and the insurance company comes and gives you a cheque for a hundred grand.” According to the ministry, most major potato and vegetable producers are also enrolled in the 2010 AgriStability Program, where participants can apply for interim payments to assist with cash flow. AgriStability protects a farmer from farm income declines, including when there is a production loss, but Guichon said that’s limited to a certain percentage. He noted an agri-recovery program, a federal-provincial funded initiative, is the farmers’ best bet, but the provincial government must first contribute so the feds do the same. “This thing is needed so badly that I’ve mentioned to a few people in the industry that even if the farmers had to put in 10 or 20 cents on the dollar to help the province, at least then they would see us as being pro-active and being part of it,” said Guichon, noting B.C. has yet to utilize the program.
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Delta council won’t consider a development application for a property adjacent to Burns Bog for the time being. That was the position taken by civic politicians at a recent workshop where representatives from Earth King Investments explained a revamped proposal for two parcels at 10555-64th Ave., near the interchange with Highway 91. A retirement village and campus of care, the development would include 32 duplex units and 100 multifamily units for independent seniors, 128 units for supportive and assisted living,
and a care facility with 165 rooms. A restaurant near the 64th Avenue frontage along with some commercial space was also proposed. An earlier proposal for a hotel and convention centre had been withdrawn. Staff reminded council the site is within Metro Vancouver’s Green Zone and the regional district still hasn’t completed updating its livable region plan. It’s the same reason council elected not to consider any development applications for the site earlier this year. A memo by community planning director Tom Leathem, summarizing an Aug. 30 workshop, noted council members also had a number of concerns, includ-
ing the agriculturally zoned site being somewhat isolated from North Delta and its proximity to the bog. In an interview with the Optimist prior to the workshop, Bobby Pawar, owner and president of Earth King Investments, said the type of seniors’ housing he’s proposing is sorely lacking in the municipality. He also said the soil quality is far too poor for agricultural purposes. According to Leathem, a draft of the new livable region plan will be forwarded to municipalities this fall. It is expected to be adopted later this year or early 2011, at which time Delta could then receive development applications.
that figure was actually $45,000. It was also reported Delta has provided $293,000 for winter cover crop, grassland set-asides and research programs. It should be clarified that money was allocated by Delta council to the Delta Wildlife Forage Fund, not specifically to
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What started out as a personal quest for a healthier lifestyle turned into a business opportunity and the invention of a product. Tsawwassenite Kate McNulty met business partner Bonnie Barton at a Vancouver gym a few years ago. McNulty, who has a degree in human kinetics, was working as a personal trainer and Barton, who had just had a baby, was hitting the gym in an attempt to lose the last stubborn 15 pounds of baby weight.
They started talking about the constant struggle many people have of losing weight and keeping it off, and both agreed one of the keys is eating healthy, portion-controlled meals. They experimented with lugging around multiple containers containing their allotted food for the day, and soon thought there had to be a better way. They put their heads together and came up with Vidadish. Vidadish is a new spin on traditional, portable plastic food containers. The product consists of two pieces, one for meals and the sec-
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means your portion is too large, McNulty said. The dishes can easily be taken on the road, but can also be used at home to measure meal portions while cooking. After two years of working on the product, McNulty and Barton launched Vidadish in September. It’s been a labour of love for the business partners who wanted ensure a high level of quality. Vidadish is made from BPA-free plastic and is manufactured in Cloverdale. They also wanted to make sure it was aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. “It was important for it to look good as well,” Barton said. The sets, which can also be bought in three packs, also come with a mealplanning guide. “We want to teach people and educate people... it’s a lifestyle change,” McNulty said. Barton echoed that statement, saying their system
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MURPHY’S LAW So all that effort to attract and retain students is actually paying off for the Delta school district. When the bell rang last June, over 1,400 students graduated in Delta, yet less than 1,000 took their place by registering for kindergarten in September. This discrepancy had the makings of another significant decline in enrollment, so the fact the district is only down 180 students from last year is a testament to its efforts to stem the tide. At $8,300 in funding from Victoria per student, preventing the loss of 250 or so kids has resulted in over $2 million staying in local coffers, not an insignificant amount for a school board that hacks and slashes each spring to balance the books. They still have to pay teachers to teach these kids, so it’s not like it’s all profit, but the situation is a heck of a lot rosier than if that money had disappeared along with the students. We’re told that after decades of steady decline that enrollment will stabilize over the next four or five years, which is a good thing because I wonder just how many more programs and academies the district could conceivably offer. I realize the notion of enticing kids to school, rather than simply educating those in the neighbourhood, is what the district has to do to stay solvent in these times, but it’s created a slippery slope. There is declining enrollment across the province, so it’s not just a Delta thing, but you’ve got to think the situation here is exacerbated by the housing market, specifically the high prices and lack of choice. Delta boomed in the 1960s and ‘70s because the George Massey Tunnel turned this area into a sea of affordable single-family homes and it’s no coincidence school enrollment hit an all-time high in 1980, some 3,000 students above today’s total. It would seem the simple answer to the current mess is to build more houses, but even if you could find the land, and the necessary approvals, any single development is only going to benefit the school nearest that project. The dilemma facing district officials is far more systemic than that, so it would take a significant policy change to increase densities across the board to make Delta a welcome destination for families, just like it was in the ‘60s and ‘70s. I’m not convinced there’s enough of an appetite to make that happen, which is understandable given the potential changes to the community’s character, but if it doesn’t, it will leave local schools scrambling to fill those desks.
Heavy rain creates disastrous situation for Delta’s farmers MIKE SCHNEIDER
COMMUNITY COMMENT Let’s say you have completed an agricultural sciences degree and are looking to get into the business of soil-based crop farming. You are not from a farming family but have done your homework and love the idea of working the land as a noble and worthwhile pastime. You have been eyeing that 114-acre piece adjacent to Highway 17 and are about to take the plunge. You have been able to raise the $1 million needed for a down payment on the $10 million mortgage you will need for the $100,000/acre of land and a couple of out-buildings. Fast forward to the time where you have purchased or leased $300,000 worth of machinery to prepare and harvest the potato crop you have chosen for the first year of operation and you are now ready to prepare the land for planting. The upfront cost per acre to optimize the land is approximately
$3,300 an acre. This includes seed cost, land tenure, fertilizers, chemicals and other preparation costs. You plant your crop in the spring of 2010 and in the fall of 2010 all hell breaks loose. On Aug. 31, 55 mm of rain pours on to the delta and the pattern continues for much of September, making the 30-day period from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 the wettest on record. This is where Delta farmland is today. The magnitude of the effect has not been fully understood but early estimates say the value of the damage to potatoes and other root crops is around $25 million. If you can get your machinery on the ground, it is next to impossible to harvest the potato crop. More than 24 hours in a water soaked environment starts the decay process and renders the spud useless in a hurry. Potato farmers may be able to pull 15 to 20 per cent of the crop but that will not be enough to cover the investment made in the springtime. In the case of potatoes, the unknown and most serious question remains: What of the seed crop? It is also stuck in the ground and rotting, which makes next year’s crop questionable. As luck would have it, this horrible scenario for a new large-
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scale crop farmer will not pan out because there are no new farmers attempting to overcome this risk and these massive barriers to entry. Lucky too for the farming families that have been in Delta for generations in that they are at least partially insulated from this disaster through their relationships with their customers, suppliers and creditors. Agricultural practices and products are diversifying in B.C. as new markets and opportunities emerge. Education around agriculture is paramount to its continued success as a contributor to our economy. The Earthwise Society is a local resource that is working, in part, to educate the youth in our community about agriculture. Their major education fundraiser, the 100 mile Banquet, is Nov. 5. Tickets go fast so if you want to support agricultural education in your community, you should call 604-946-9828 to reserve. One more thing: In light of what has happened to some of our crops this harvest season, the next time you are swearing to yourself behind a tractor on a local highway or road, you should bite your tongue. Instead of flipping the bird to the driver when you eventually pass, maybe give him or her an encouraging wave. Our farmers deserve it.
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October 16, 2010 The Delta Optimist A09 Letters to the Editor
Trouble making sense of sign
Editor: Perhaps your readers can help me out. I am confused by the sign stating “No Dogs” at the top of the steps at Fred Gingell Park leading down to the beach. I initially thought this sign meant no dogs were allowed on the steps. This cannot be true because on Thanksgiving Monday I encountered four dogs and their owners while negotiating the steps. One was being carried, one large, forbidding animal was alone and leashed to a bench mid-way down, one was fetching sticks and one was simply running free. So, what could this sign
mean, I wonder? No Dogs except if accompanied by humans? Perhaps, but then what about lone dogs who cannot read? Not helpful. No Dogs except those on their way to and from the beach? Well, that is the only place the steps lead to. Waste of paint. No Dogs except if they’ve been really good today and need to burn off energy? No Dogs except if they’ve been a darned nuisance all day and need to burn off energy? I don’t know. Perhaps the dog owners who were there on Monday can write in and help me out. Simon Ruddell
Nice walk, but only in Vancouver Editor: We went with our little dog (armed with leash and plenty of “poo bags”) last week to Kits Beach. He had great fun walking the beach and even more fun when we discovered an “off-leash” part of the beach. It was so much fun we decided to try something closer to home and went up to Fred Gingell Park to go
down the public stairs to our public beach to go for a lovely walk with our dog. How disappointing to see the very large sign at the top of the stairs: “NO DOGS ALLOWED” What’s with that, Delta? Why must we go all the way into Vancouver to enjoy a walk on the beach with our dog? Tom Robb
Cyclists need to get off sidewalks and onto well marked bike lanes
Editor: Why are so many cyclists on the narrow sidewalks of 56th Street and 12th Avenue, the main streets of Tsawwassen? It’s terrific to see so many cyclists out and about in Tsawwassen, thus reducing the volume of cars and giving us cleaner air, but cyclists do not belong on the narrow sidewalks of 56th Street and 12th Avenue. Cyclists on the sidewalk are a serious hazard to pedestrians that have the right of way on sidewalks. It is reasonable to allow children cyclists on the
sidewalks but they must be careful of the pedestrians. Young cyclists must get off their bikes and walk around those who walk. Cyclists belong on the road. 56th Street needs official recognition and designation as Tsawwassen Boulevard, the main street of Tsawwassen, with wider safe pedestrian walkways and bike lanes from Highway 17 to the U.S. border. 12th Avenue also needs recognition as a secondary central street with the same pedestrian and cycle space. Today it is unsafe and difficult to walk on the
narrow and often uneven sidewalks along 56th Street, especially on the west side from Windsor Woods northwards. What about all the elderly folks who live in apartments near 56th Street that may need walkers? They cannot walk along 56th Street safely and with comfort. Added to this is the real danger of cyclists riding on the sidewalks, coming up quickly behind or in front of pedestrians. Now is the time to clearly ask for this fundamental change to Tsawwassen’s infrastructure for a redesign of our town from a through-
way to a destination. If you want these changes in the Tsawwassen Area Plan, submit your request to mayor and council in writing prior to the public hearing or present at the hearing, Oct.26 and 27. Safe and livable main streets for Tsawwassen are good for everyone, especially Tsawwassen business. As the streets change from through traffic corridors to places of interesting shops and destinations, Tsawwassen will become a real place of pride for residents and to share with visitors. Carol Vignale
Longing for time when public could access dike Editor: Re: Fence across dike prompts immediate concerns from those along River Road, Oct. 9 I, like many Ladner residents, have enjoyed walking access to the dike that, not known to me, is on private
property. Silly of me to assume that I and many other Ladner residents had the right to trespass on public, or so I thought, property. For granting us past, unimpeded access to the dike, I thank the property
owner for many years of pleasurable walking. I look forward to the day that you and the municipality resolve the issues, if any, that brought on the fence so we could become good neighbours again. Perhaps the fence could
be used to enclose the parking lot and the RV pad with an easement between the two that would allow the municipality access for dike maintenance and the walking public access for what I took for granted. Rolf Zell
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NORTH DELTA AREA PLAN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Mayor Lois Jackson and Council invite your participation to make Delta a better place! To be most effective, local government needs the input of its citizens. We encourage citizens to apply to serve on the North Delta Area Plan Committee. The North Delta Area Plan Committee will advise Council with regards to the review and update of the North Delta Area Plan, consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of Delta’s Official Community Plan. The North Delta Area Plan will guide the long term growth and development of North Delta. The Committee will meet monthly, with special meetings at the call of the Chair, and will host public information meetings as required. It is anticipated that the North Delta Area Plan review will be finalized in 2012.
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Editor: Re: HST is good for B.C. business, letter to the editor, Oct. 2 Thanks to John Winter of the Smart Tax Alliance for pointing out what is already clear: business gains from the HST and the public pays. His claims that improved business revenue will result in lower consumer pricing and more jobs are a study of economics in heaven. Business has the “option” to lower prices and hire
Notice of Intention to Stop Up, Close and Cancel the Dedication of a Municipal Road and to Dispose of the Closed Road (Pursuant to Sections 26 and 40 of the Community Charter) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of The Corporation of Delta has given first, second and third readings to a bylaw cited as “Delta Road Closure and Cancellation (SFPR – 68A Avenue) Bylaw No. 6888, 2010”, and intends to finally consider and adopt this bylaw at a future regular Council meeting. The intent of this bylaw is to stop up, close to traffic and cancel the dedication as road of a 910.7 square metre portion of 68A Avenue in Delta, British Columbia outlined in bold and marked “Parcel A” on the Plan below. Following final consideration and adoption of Delta Road Closure and Cancellation (SFPR – 68A Avenue) Bylaw No. 6888, 2010, that portion of 68A Avenue, identified as “Parcel A” on the Plan below will cease forever to be a public highway and title shall be vested in The Corporation of Delta. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT, following final consideration and adoption of Delta Road Closure and Cancellation (SFPR – 68A Avenue) Bylaw No. 6888, 2010, The Corporation of Delta intends to transfer all its interest in that portion of 68A Avenue, identified as “Parcel A” on the Plan below to the BC Transportation Finance Authority. The compensation to be received is $1.00. THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THE LAND TO ANY OTHER PARTY. Copies of the relevant documents, bylaw and plans (refer to file LAN-07-360) may be inspected at the Municipal Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B. C. Any inquiries should be made to Greg Vanstone, Municipal Solicitor (604-946-3213), Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Any person who considers that they may be affected by the proposed road closure or sale may forward their comments or concerns to Council in writing by delivering them to the Municipal Clerk at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B. C. (only comments received by 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010 will be considered).
more, however the public is “mandated” to pay 12 per cent no matter what business decides to do. Winter is another example of writers and commentators who fail to understand the rage this tax created beyond the lying and the politics. Whether you are selfemployed or work for someone else, every dollar you earn is subject to a long list of government taxation. The federal and provincial governments tax your entire income, and if you’re a business owner, they tax whatever profit your business makes first. Then we are taxed for property transfers, tires, fishing licences, gas taxes, municipal property taxes, hunting licences, environmental taxes on paint, municipal service taxes, alcohol, ICBC, workers compensation, cigarettes, provincial medical payments, etc. They even found a method to tax people’s hopes and dreams with the lottery system. It’s really quite amazing that people have enough money left to live. So, in view of all that, what the HST now represents to me is a tax on everything else we purchase. Everything! There was a time when there was just income tax and “sin” taxes, but now the government takes a percentage of our income, taxes us for every service we receive, applies a tax to
every activity and interest in life, and now with the HST wants a 12 per cent tax on everything we buy with whatever money we have left. I suppose there is a good side to the HST in that there’s almost nothing left to apply another tax to! Since Canada largely dodged the worldwide economic downturn, our governments haven’t been forced to take a serious look at what is going on. It’s long past time that all levels of government stopped hemorrhaging our tax dollars. We do not have the right to leave this kind of debt for our children no matter how we justify it. Rather than trying to find new ways to tax us, the people we elect should understand what the word “budget” means, and learn to live with no more tax increases. With regard to Bill Vander Zalm and all the various comments, I learned all to well when I tried to promote the Hoover/Naas alternative to the South Fraser Perimeter Road that you will not get attention in the media unless you are a celebrity or engage in civil disobedience. Whatever Vander Zalm was, or whatever his current ambitions are, I truly appreciate his efforts as a catalyst to bring this issue to the front page. It would not have happened without him. Greg Hoover
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Public must speak out against truck trains
Editor: Re: MLAs raise safety issues about truck trains using Delta roads, Oct. 9 I love Ladner. I have only been here for 20+ years and I know that I am in the best place on earth to live. The people and community are the best. I even love how passionate we are about our community — our hospital, our new hospice, issues on the container/coal port, truck and air traffic on our roads and airways. That is why the “quiet” about the recent announcement that truck trains will be travelling down Highway 17 has caught me by surprise. We all have been wait-
ing patiently for the current truck traffic to be removed from the highway and now there’s only three more years to go. It appears that Delta council has now decided there will be a “truck void” after the current trucks are rerouted and therefore will fill that void with truck trains. What are they thinking? Do they have any common sense at all? Please, let’s get passionate again about the truck traffic. Let council know we are not happy with its decision. In fact, let’s vote them out next election. Stupidity should not be rewarded. J. Matilda
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Public Hearing 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: Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 (Project No. 1) Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 and Wednesday, October 27, 2010 (Project No. 2) Time: 7:00 pm Place: South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 - 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2B1 Addtional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports and any relevant background documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, October 26, 2010 for Project No. 1, and Wednesday, October 27, 2010 for Project No. 2. Community Planning and Development Department www.corp.delta.bc.ca com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca 604.946.3380 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday
▼ Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (File No. LU006045) Location: 8232 and 8266 92 Street, Delta as shown on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Steve Knoblauch/ Product Care Telephone: 604.501.5282 Proposal: Application for Rezoning to allow a household hazardous waste facility on the subject sites.
MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU006045
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▼ Project No. 2 Application to amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” – Proposed New Tsawwassen Area Plan (File No. P09-06)
Location: All lands within the Tsawwassen Area Plan boundary as shown in MAP NO. 2 Applicant: The Corporation of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380 Proposal: The Corporation of Delta is proposing to amend Schedule A and Schedule E and replace Schedule D.1 of the “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” in order to create a new Tsawwassen Area Plan. The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2
Staff Contact: Barry Konkin 604.946.3334 Web Location: Regular Meeting: September 13, 2010 E.03 Web Info: Additional information and documents regarding the Tsawwassen Area Plan are available at: www.corp.delta.bc.ca/tap Anyone who believes that their interest in property will be affected by the proposals shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6884 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from I2 – Heavy Industrial to Comprehensive Development (CD) 393.
Proposed amendments to Schedule A include replacing two mixed-use designations with a new designation for the Tsawwassen Town Centre area and a new mixed-use designation. Proposed amendments to Schedule D.1 include replacing MAP NO. 2 the current Tsawwassen Area FILE NO. P09-06 Plan with a new plan. Proposed changes include: new town centre and mixed-use areas, new apartment and townhouse areas, new infill single family areas and updated policies. The plan also proposes to maintain the Agricultural land use designation for the Southlands. The proposed amendment to Schedule E is to delete the 30 degree building step-back requirement from the Tsawwassen Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines and Requirements. A summary of the main policy directions of the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan is provided in the September 9, 2010 staff report entitled “Tsawwassen Area Plan – Official Community Plan Amendments”.
For Project No. 2 (Tsawwassen Area Plan), a Speakers List will be available for the public to sign at the entrance to the Public Hearing venue approximately one hour prior to the start of the Public Hearing. Speakers will be asked to come forward in the order of the Speakers List and will be allowed up to five minutes to address Council regarding the bylaw under consideration. 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, October 26, 2010 for Project No. 1 and no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 for Project No. 2 (Tsawwassen Area Plan). Written submissions received prior to or submitted during the Public Hearing will be recorded as part of the official public record by the Clerk. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.
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Intruder breaks glass but scared off by dog The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Oct. 4 and Tuesday, Oct. 12: Tsawwassen • October 7, 11:40 a.m., 5400-block of 12th Avenue: A report was filed of mischief to property when an unknown female driver backed into a rail of a stairway causing damage. After exiting the black van and surveying the damage, the suspect drove off. • October 8, 10:36 p.m., 1800-block of 56th Street: A male who kicked in the glass door to a restaurant was apprehended a short distance away, arrested and chartered for mischief. The youth was transported home and released into the care of his mother. Still under investigation for possible charges. • October 8, 11:30 p.m., 1500-block of 53A Street: Unknown person(s) threw a squash through the living room window of a house. A neighbour reported hearing a crash shortly after seeing a young male and female walking past. • October 9, 11:26 a.m., 200-block of 56th Street: A fraud was reported when a BMW longboard was sold on Craigslist to a U.K. address and payment
was received and confirmed by a bogus PayPal account. The victim is out the $900 and probably the longboard but may recoup the $300 shipping cost. Victim advised to contact Craigslist.
• October 12, 11:45 a.m., 5400-block of 4A Avenue: A woman’s gray Raleigh 10-speed bike and a youth’s gold and blue girl’s bike were stolen from the carport. The chain securing the woman’s bike was cut. Ladner • October 4, 8:53 a.m., 6400-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Late report of two unknown males observed grabbing foodstuffs and exiting store without paying. Complainant would like suspects identified and dealt with accordingly. Video seized. Still under investigation. • October 5, 5 p.m., 5800-block of 48A Avenue: When a homeowner returned home he found his door open and the glass panel beside the door broken. Nothing was taken and it is believed the dog scared the intruder off. Neighbourhood inquiries were negative. • October 8, 1:04 p.m.,
4700-block of 57th Street: A worker reported that while the crew was repairing a sign someone stole from the sidewalk a blue canvas bag containing tools valued at $600. • October 9, 10:05 a.m., 4600-block of River Road West: Sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) kicked in the complainant’s fence. Damage: $300. • October 10, 6200-block of River Road: Complainant reported damage to the elevator panel and a few dings and scratches around the door leading to the secure underground parking area. No access gained. Damage: $300. • October 10, 11:30 a.m., 5100-block of Central Avenue: A vehicle owner reported that while his truck was parked on the road the passenger side mirror was ripped off and smashed. • October 10, 4 p.m., 5200-block of Central Avenue: Complainant reported damage to the passenger side headlamp of his parked truck as though it was kicked. Noise was heard outside about 4 a.m. • October 10, 8 a.m., 6200-block of River Road: Damage was reported to the elevator’s button possibly in an attempt to gain entry to the basement. Damage: $500.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s Anglican Church
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8:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Alternative Services) with Children's programs
SFU City Program) and offer various workshops on the three important issues already mentioned. Last, but certainly not least, in thinking about seniors “aging in place” I can’t help but think of the beautiful image revealed in the Old Testament prophecy of Zechariah. There the “City of Truth” is described as the place where: “once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets ... each with cane in hand because of (their) age...” Streets “filled with boys and girls playing there.” Zechariah 8:3-5. The forum is scheduled to take place Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2.15 pm. It’s free (light lunch included) and will be held at the Delta Manor Education Centre. You need to register by contacting seniorscomm@ gmail.com or 604-946-9526.
Bible Class & Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship Service 11 am Wednesday Bible Class 10 am Pastor Steven A Naylor 4737 57th Street, Ladner 604-946-2112
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Forum about seniors I have the privilege of having a seat at the Delta Seniors’ Planning Table. The “table” functions as a think tank regarding seniors issues in our community and their ability to “age in place.” The “table” consists of three sub-teams focused on transportation, housing and services, respectively. We are grateful for the financial support of the United Way. I thought I would use this space to alert you to the fact that a special forum regarding seniors issues is going to be held on Saturday, Oct. 23. Whether we’re seniors, persons approaching senior age (50+), or children of seniors, we have an opportunity to become aware of what is or is not happening in our community. The forum will feature a keynote speaker (Gordon Price, director of
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LAST WEEK’S ANSWER hospital 4. Goddess of the hunt 5. Cause bodily suffering to 6. Most raw 7. Wet nurse 8. Nickel, silver & gold 9. Pilchard 10. Chills and fever 11. Without a natural covering 12. Point midway between NE and E 13. Radioactivity unit 21. Mastery (Scottish) 22. Margosa tree 27. Macaw genus 28. Departure from the vertical 29. At some prior time 30. Equus caballus color 31. Fish hook projection 32. Largest toad species
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A16 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2010 In the Community
Centre on Aging
LEARNTO ACTIVELY MANAGEYOUR HEALTH This fall the University of Victoria - Centre on Aging is providing Tsawwassen area residents and their families an opportunity to effectively manage your health. These fun and practical six-session programs are offered at no cost:
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Many areas throughout Canada and the world are looking at what makes a community age-friendly. What needs to be in place within communities to ensure that, as we age, we are able to remain active and independent? What is an age-friendly community? How are they developed? How can seniors be involved in promoting healthier, safer and more responsive communi-
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October 16, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community
Teens’ homemade fireworks go up in smoke EDGAR DUNNING
RAMBLING Now, let’s see. How far down the west side of Delta Street in Ladner had we rambled before other business interrupted? We had reached the two-storey building on the southwest corner of Delta and Trenant streets, built by the Odd Fellows, now owned by the Masons. When my father left Ladner in 1923, my mother took over The Weekly Optimist. She rented from Edgar Fenton the two-storey building adjoining the IOOF building on the south, installed printing equipment in the south half of the ground floor, and the upper floor became our home of two bedrooms, dining-living room and kitchen. No bath-
room on the upper floor. That was in a corner of the ground floor. Neil McDiarmid, retired municipal clerk, rented the front half of the north side of the lower floor and suffered having three teenagers, my two brothers and me, nearby and the noise of the two printing presses and racket that old-time printing created. My mother had trained as a teacher at McGill University and while she had no skills as a printer, she was able to hire retired craftsmen who took care of the requirements of the printing trade. We were in the Fenton building until 1938 when the family bought property off the Methodist Church on the corner of Westham and Delta streets. That’s another account I’ll come to later. There are more memories I could tell you about our sojourn in the building next to the Odd Fellows
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Hall, but a couple will suffice now. My brothers and I found that we could get the ingredients for fireworks from Fisher’s drug store up the street, so we bought some of the chemicals, found a few short pieces of pipe, mixed up the chemicals and prepared for the display. It didn’t happen. We had mixed the chemicals but not in the right proportions, so the display was a smoky sputtering instead of a big
Chief of police Scott Fenton, brother of our landlord, took a very dim view of our pyrotechnical efforts, bawled us out and warned us not to try again. We didn’t. bang. Chief of police Scott Fenton, brother of our landlord, took a very dim
view of our pyrotechnical efforts, bawled us out and warned us not to try again. We didn’t. In the building immediately to the south of our home, the Craig family had opened a bakery and the three Dunning youngsters benefitted every Sunday morning when the baker passed over the fence the doughnuts unsold from Saturday. One more memory: The Morleys lived in the house
at the south end of our block and their son, Peter, was one of our playmates. One day Pete climbed out the window of the second floor — I never found out why — intending to drop to the ground below. When he found how far it was he hung on until rescued by Billy Wellburn from the butcher shop across the street and Ed Bell who lived in the house to the north of the Morley home.
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A20 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2010 In the Community
Museum screening film on environmental disaster Have you ever noticed the garbage that is tangled amongst the seaweed as you stroll along the beach at Boundary Bay? From bottle caps to Styrofoam, non-biodegrad-
able items litter our shorelines. Where does it come from? What happens if we don’t pick it up? On Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22, the Delta Museum and Archives
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lifeline from local waters, to rivers, to oceans is unbroken; an island three kilometres long and home to millions of albatross that cannot distinguish between a bottle cap and their traditional seafood fare. An estimated one-third of these bird fledglings die every year of starvation and choking. Once an unseen environmental disaster, the images presented will change a family’s buying habits. Perils of Plastic will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre and Friday, Oct. 22 at the Firehall Centre for the Arts in North Delta. Tickets are $10 per person. Pre-registration is recommended and tickets can be purchased by calling 604-946-9322. For further information, visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
Wondering how to entertain your children on the next non-instructional day? If they are in primary grades, Delta libraries are inviting parents and caregivers to bring them to their local branch for some free entertainment during Kids’ Day Off @ the Library. Drop in on Friday, Oct. 22 for one of the following 60-minute programs: • Ventriloquist Kellie Haines was a big hit at the George Mackie Library in September and now visits the Tsawwassen Library to repeat her delightful show. Haines draws on her background in theatre, puppetry, dance and clowning as she explores a wide variety of topics with humour, compassion and boundless energy. • Mike’s Critters come to George Mackie Library, bringing a collection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids and mammals. Children will be captivated and educated by some weird and wonderful creatures. • Joseph the Magician appears at the Ladner Pioneer Library, prepared to enchant children with his fun and exciting magic show. All programs run from 2 to 3 p.m.
October 16, 2010 The Delta Optimist A21
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The Centaurs have shows scheduled for tonight, Nov. 5 and 20 at the Tsawwassen Legion.
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Peter Campbell will bring his Willing Partners horsemanship clinic to Ladner later this month.
learning thing and you learn every day something new,” he said. “I think it’s one of those things that keeps on going and going until your last breath.” Campbell has also put together a series of horsemanship DVDs and has appeared on programs
like Horse TV and the Horseman’s Radio Weekly. A book on his life, training philosophy and methods is in the works. The clinic, set for Oct. 30 and 31, costs $275. It’s open to riders, Western or English style, of all experience levels. If people are interested in
signing up, they can either register through www.petercampbellhorsemanship.com or call 1-800-349-7078. There are a limited number of spaces. For questions regarding stabling, accommodations or other information, contact Bonny MacRae at 604946-7994.
The Centaurs will be rolling out some new tunes at the Tsawwassen Legion. The rock ‘n’ roll band, which originally got together in the mid 1960s, has gigs scheduled for tonight, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 20. The band recently reformed, including two original members (Gedak and lead guitarist Hugh Reilly), and is working on a new CD. “We’ve been playing for a while now and our sound is coming together. It’s not that simple even though we played in the ‘60s,” says drummer John Gedak. “It’s easy to play but it’s another thing to make it sound good and be cohesive.” Gedak says the untitled disc is going through the mixing process but samples
of the new songs can be heard on the band’s website. “Some our new stuff is kind of a blend between the old and the new. We’ve got some bluesy tunes in there, which we didn’t do before,” he says. “I think we’ve diversified quite a bit.” The Centaurs originally formed in 1964, toured around B.C., Canada and Europe, and made a record that hit the charts in Canada and Holland. The group played shows with the likes of the Beach Boys at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Guess Who at the Pacific National Exhibition. Tickets to the band’s shows at the Tsawwassen Legion cost $10. Each show starts at 8 p.m. Call the Legion at 604-943-0232 for more information. Visit www.thecentaurs. com to hear samples of the band’s music.
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ollowing the recommendations of our Venetian hotelier, my husband and I set off to find a small family-run restaurant in the labyrinthine city of Venice. His directions seemed simple enough: “You go righta, then lefta, crossa the canal, passa the church and you will find the osteria in the campo.” Being neophytes, one campo (square) looked like another and soon we found ourselves at a deadend beside a canal littered with bobbing gondolas. Now enveloped in a soft pearly mist, we resorted to our map and flashlight and soon we had retraced our steps along the narrow calle (alley) where we found the osteria (restaurant).
Packed with locals, we squeezed between tiny wooden tables and seated ourselves beside an American couple who, being fluent in Italian, helped us interpret the menu. Our ominous beginning turned out to be a great evening. Located at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea, Venice is connected to mainland Italy by a causeway. Cutting through the city’s core, the Grand Canal, in the shape of a swan’s neck, wends past palazzo (mansions) dating from the 12th century. The Rialto and Accademia bridges cross the canal and are prime locations from which to watch the waterborne traffic transporting people, luggage, groceries, animals, furniture, building materials and even coffins. The parade of life is endless and fascinating. I doubt
that Venetian men of any age need to spend much time in the gym as they are constantly loading and unloading goods and trundling them down alleyways with great alacrity. To get our first impression of Venice, we took a vaporetto (boat) from the main train station to the famous Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square). Even in late October, our boat was packed and any idea of taking photos, never mind locating my camera, was out of the question. Eventually someone relinquished a seat near the bow, from which I had a great view of sleek black gondolas gliding niftily between the water taxis. To my right, the cabin door banged to and fro and I watched the uniformed captain, spinning the ship’s wheel with one hand while he chatted with much ges-
ticulation to other passing craft on his speakerphone. I didn’t see any lifejackets. Thankfully the canal wasn’t too deep but there were lots of bambinos on board. After nearly an hour, we reached our destination. The Piazza San Marco is truly a breathtaking spot and it was fun to walk among the fluttering pigeons and take in the beauty of the Doge’s Palace with the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica, the tall Campanile bell tower and the Correr Museum. Later, we would visit them all and immerse ourselves in their history. Our second day fell on a Sunday so we attended morning mass at the Frari Church near our albergo (hotel). Sitting in this Franciscan Church listening to the talented guitarist and letting our eyes roam over
The scene at a Venetian market. The Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square).
the great masterpieces by the Renaissance artists Donatello, Titian and Bellini was indeed an experience to be savored. Afterwards, we visited the adjacent Scuola Grande di San Rocco, which features spectacular paintings by Tintoretto. To avoid whiplash from looking heavenwards, we took one of the large hand mirrors and held it horizontally for a painless view of the masterpieces. On departure, we joined the usual line to pick up our daypacks from the mandatory check in. Suffering from a little cultural indigestion, we decided our next trip should be a more leisurely one to the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano. After 1291 the island of Murano became home to glassmaking when it was deemed too dangerous to keep the fiery
furnaces on the main island. Today visitors can wander round Murano with its many factories displaying exquisite glass artistry. The nearby island of Burano is a pleasant little fishing village whose claim to fame is lace making. The quaint houses lining the canals are painted in a cornucopia of pastel colours. Shops and stalls spill onto the square and there are lace handkerchiefs, tablecloths and bookmarks galore. In the shade, we saw several old timers working deftly on their lacey creations. In this part of the world, time has certainly stood still. 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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DreamRider Theatre will bring its latest environmental awareness play to Delta elementary schools next week. Zero Heroes, a play about solid waste and consumerism, combines humour along with an environmentally friendly message to students. “All our shows are very funny. One of the hallmarks of our shows is that kids from kindergarten all the way up to Grade 7 really enjoy them. It’s a wide range. We put in jokes for teachers too,” said Vanessa LeBourdais, a co-founder of DreamRider Theatre. The story has Esmeralda Superspy Planet Protector — and her sidekick Goober — in a struggle to stop the evil Dr. Carbon from covering the planet in garbage. LeBourdais said it’s not easy to mix humorous aspects into the play while still getting an environmental message across. She said in Zero Heroes, the life cycle of a product, from resource extraction to waste, is covered.
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Regardless of a vehicle’s age, a roadside emergency can occur at any time. Drivers should be prepared with a basic kit of tools and equipment to get the car back on the road as soon as possible. At the very least, a roadside emergency can be a minor inconvenience. At the worst, it can compromise the safety of the driver and passengers. Anything from a blownout tire to an overheated engine can necessitate pulling over for a quick fix. Having the right tools can make the process go far more smoothly and help drivers avoid the seemingly endless wait for service personnel to arrive.
Stocking a roadside repair kit requires some necessities. It’s also a good idea to routinely check the stock of the kit to be sure everything is in working order. Here are the items to keep on hand in a roadside repair kit: First aid kit: Handling major or minor emergencies may require a first aid kit to mend scratches, abrasions or minor burns. Become familiar with the kit before it is needed. Cellular phone: It’s never a good idea to talk on a cell phone while driving. However, a mobile phone can prove invaluable if there is an emergency. Simply call for assistance instead of
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Flares or warning light: A breakdown at night or when visibility is poor can be dangerous. Keep a warning light, caution triangle or flares in the trunk to illuminate the location of the vehicle. Inflated spare tire: Always keep a
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The battle lines have been drawn in the South Delta Sun Devils’ quest for their first-ever provincial high school girls’ field hockey championship. The Sun Devils have more than lived up to their pre-season hype and are coming off three impressive tournament showings to hold down the number two ranking in the province. The busy stretch began with South Delta successfully defending its title at the John Ferreira Memorial Tournament in Cowichan. It was then a third place finish at the UBC Tournament, followed a silver medal at last weekend’s prestigous 73rd edition of the Bridgman Cup in Victoria. Standing in the way of possibly three consecutive tournament triumphs were the Carson Graham Eagles who also happen to be the province’s top ranked “AAA” team. The North Shore school edged the Devils 2-1 in the semi-finals at UBC then handed them a 2-0 loss in the Bridgman final last Sunday. It’s a good bet both teams
will maintain their status for next month’s provincial tournament in Victoria. “We expect to see them again at some point down the road,” said South Delta head coach Neil McLennan. “They have a lot of speed and skill up front. They also have some junior national team players like we do. The funny thing is I’m very familiar with a number of them having coached them (at the provincial select level).” The difference in the Bridgman gold medal game was the Eagles taking full advantage in a Sun Devils lapse to strike for pair of first half goals, just five minutes apart. The locals rebounded with a much better second half, carrying the majority of the play, but couldn’t bury their chances. They enjoyed an even bigger edge in territorial play at UBC, including an 8-2 advantage in penalty corners but, again, couldn’t capitalize on enough chances. “It’s definitely something we will learn from,” added McLennan. “We have to play a complete game, from start to finish, against a team like them. It’s making quicker decisions against
faster opponents. What isn’t lost on the veteran coach is the calibre of his team’s play and how a provincial title is definitely within its grasp. “It’s fairly neat to have kids that are not only high calibre athletes but quality individuals. It’s a very cool group that has a lot going for them (at other levels) but are excited to be here and playing for each other.” The Devils road to the Bridgman final saw them take care of some of the province’s perennial heavyweights. They rolled past Mt. Doug, Lambrick Park and 2009 provincial “AA” champion Collingwood (3-0) in pool play. After trailing 2-1 at the half, they exploded in the second half for a 5-2 quarter-final win over Kelowna. The semi-finals featured a match-up with last year’s provincial silver medalist West Vancouver. After a sluggish start, the girls found their legs and rolled to a 2-0 win. The Devils will soon wrap-up league play and are expected to breeze to another Fraser Valley title. The provincials are slated for Nov. 10-12.
South Delta Sun Devils and Carson Graham Eagles looked to be headed on a collision course at next month’s provincial field hockey championships in Victoria.
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Kanienkehaka Krunch. Clare has played both box and field Lacrosse in Delta for over 10 years and has won many MVP awards. In the 2009 box season he was MVP in both the semi-final and final games of the Provincial Midget A2 box lacrosse championships — winning the provincial gold medal. He was also a member of the first Team BC 2008 U16 Stars team that surprised many by winning silver at the National Championships in Edmonton, narrowly losing to Ontario. This year, he played box lacrosse for both the Delta Islanders Intermediate A team and the Junior “A” Islanders as a call-up. He currently plays field lacrosse for the
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U19 Delta Footmen and is a member of the Burnaby Mountain Selects Senior Elite team that will be traveling to Baltimore in November to compete in the 2010 Fall Shootout. Clare has played in the shadow of his older brother Nathan, who has many accolades of his own, having captained Team BC U19 Selects to a Canadian field lacrosse championship in 2008 and a tournament MVP award. He is presently in his fourth and final year for the Simon Fraser University lacrosse team. Sam is hoping to better his brother’s achievements by winning a place on the U19 Team Canada roster in 2012 for the World Championships to be played in Finland.
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New goaltender leads Ice Hawks past North Delta Hawks then took control with second period goals from Aaron Merrick and Cody Fidgett. A power play goal from PIJHL leading scorer Michael Nardo made things interesting in the final 20 minutes, before Fidgett’s second of the night, into an empty net sealed the win. Liam Harding had the other Ice Hawks goal. The win helped erase some of the bitter taste from last Thursday’s 54 shootout loss to the Richmond Sockeyes. The Hawks looked well on their way to a big road win — leading 4-1 after 40 minutes. However, playing their sixth game in nine nights seemed to finally catch them and they sagged badly in the third, surrendering three unanswered goals. Richmond capped the comeback by converting on two of four shootout attempts. Delta returns to action Tuesday when Port Moody visits Ladner at 7:30 p.m.
Major Midget Canadians split pair in Prince George Greater Vancouver Canadians find themselves atop the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League standings after splitting a pair of games in Prince George last weekend. The regional elite rep team managed a 5-2 win over the Cariboo Cougars last Saturday before dropping a 6-4 decision 24 hours later. Nicolas Petan, who was selected 16th overall by the Portland Winterhawks in last spring’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, led the way in game one with a pair of goals. The Canadians erased a
2-1 Cariboo lead with four unanswered goals, including an insurance marker in the final minute. Garrett Forster added a goal and two assists. Jeremy Gossard and Arwin Atal also scored. The series finale proved to be a wide-open affair as the Cougars scored twice in the third period to break a 4-4 deadlock. The Canadians will be looking to improve on their 6-2 record this weekend with a home series against the South Island Thunderbirds. Game two goes at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday in Ladner
Curiel leads Royals to win Two goals by Miguel Curiel sealed the victory for the Tsawwassen Royals over the Cliff Ave Cobras in Vancouver Metro Soccer League second division action last Friday. Royals coach Jim Norris had to juggle his line up due to injuries and suspensions which lead to a cautious start for his club. Alex Elsey and Barry Hartman made their season debuts with Elsey making several spectacular saves for the shutout. Hartman ran hard all night and was a constant thorn in the opposition’s side. A scoreless opening halftime was probably fair on the run of play but the Royals came out flying in the final 45 minutes and their quality showed. A free kick from the wing by Andy Raines curled perfectly onto the head of Curiel at the penalty spot to put the Royals ahead . About 10 minutes later, dribbling the ball away from goal, Curiel struck a beauty to secure the win.
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Goaltender Doug Birks and the Delta Ice Hawks managed to keep this scoring chance out of the net but still couldn’t prevent the Richmond Sockeyes from roaring back for a 5-4 victory last week at Minoru Arena.
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The Delta Ice Hawks got an early return on a significant recent trade with the Port Moody Black Panthers. Looking for more experience in goal, the Ice Hawks acquired Nick Enegren from the Port Moody Black Panthers. The price was steep as hard-hitting defenceman Ryan Panchelli went the other way which at least eased the logjam on the team’s blueline with the return of Mark Whiteley from an injury. Enegren, spent last season in the B.C. Hockey League with the Burnaby Express, making 27 starts. The 18-year-old New West native was outstanding in his Ice Hawks debut Tuesday night, stopping 37 shots in a 4-2 victory over the North Delta Devils. The result improved Delta’s league best record to 9-2-2. The Devils dominated the first period, outshooting the hosts 15-6, but the game was tied at 1-1 thanks to Enegren’s solid play. The
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1333 56TH STREET, DELTA
6049437411
REGENCY REALTY LTD.
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#268 - 1440 GARDEN PLACE
OPEN SATURDAY OCT 16TH 2-4 OPEN NEXT SUNDAY OCT 24TH 2-4 PM
$219,900 Bright, south facing spotless one bedroom overlooking the flower gardens. Cozy gas fireplace, french doors to the balcony from the living room and bedroom, tile backsplash in the kitchen, freshly painted, and newer carpet just professionally cleaned. Storage locker on the 2nd floor, recreation room, underground parking and a short walk to the stores. Come by for a look or call anytime, easy to show.
428 Seashell Dr, Tsawwassen $829,000
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45 Georgia Wynd • $789,000 E US 2-4 O H N EN SU P & O T SA
Welcome Home
Best deal on Georgia Wynd! Wonderful 4 bdrm plus plus plus family house with lovely updates and great floor plan for the fun-oriented family. Bonus: privategated beach access for Georgia Wynd residents! Bring a picnic basket & a beach towel.
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1655 57th Street
Wow! 1,847sqft Solid Beach Grove home for only $549,000! E US 2-4 O H N SUN E OP T & SA
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Wow over 1800 sq.ft. home with gorgeous private yard for only $ 549,000 in awesome shape and ready to occupy!!! Charming split level situated on a western exposed very large lot with the feel of a truly "old fashioned" garden w/ fruit trees & veggie patch - completely private & sheltered by meticulously kept over 8 ft. hedge... Price reduced from $ 619,000 to $ 549,000 wow!!! Super bright disposition – looking out onto lovely garden vistas all around the home, excellent open floor plan – great for living and entertaining alike – fantastic energy in this much loved abode waiting for you and your family! Come and check it out!!!
1559 56th Street Delta BC V4L 2A9 604.943.8080
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Beautiful solid house, 1 block from the ocean, over 2800 sq.ft. hardwood floors, california shutters, work out room, den and family room. Extensive upgrades. Please call to view.
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SARAH TOIGO
Regency Realty Ltd.
604.946.1688
HALEY CHANG
778-881-SOLD (7653)
5111 44B AVENUE
www.bcfloatinghomes.com
Sutton Seafair Realty
604-788-9727
Fantastic Selection of Floating Homes
ARTHUR GLENN, Ladner Asking $829,000 *NO HST* OP EN SUN . 24
#8 – 3473 W River Road #11 - 3459 W River Road #3 – 3473 W River Road #40 – 3459 W River Road 8331 River Road #23 – 3871 River Road #8 – 3459 W River Road 4469 W River Road
$638,000 $739,000 $499,000 $319,000 SOLD $100,000 $388,800 $489,000 SOLD $249,000
OPEN HOUSE 2:30 - 4:30 #8 - 3871 W River Road
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$385,000
www.bcfloatinghomes.com
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Gorgeous Penta-built family home in Arthur Glenn. This home offers a great-room concept down with bonus dining room, and den, along with 3-bdrms + loft up; including 9’ ceilings up & down. Impeccable finishings; gourmet stainless steel kitchen, granite counters, custom tile work, vaulted ceilings in the master bdrm, cathedral entry, surround sound, built in sprinkler system, professionally landscaped back garden with hot-tub are to name a few of the extra’s. And since it is owner occupied, buyers will enjoy all the benefits of a new home without the worry of HST! Come to the open Sunday 2-4, or call for a private showing.
Welcome to Ladner Reach, home to 28 float homes and fabulous views of river, sky & mountains. Lots of room to roam in this thoughtfully, custom designed home featuring easy care vinyl siding, floating party deck & full river views. Main Floor living with lots of storage including walk-in pantry off gourmet kitchen & w/gas stove.Two or three bedrooms plus den up with 2 ensuite baths and fabulous walk-in closet. Built-in desks for 2 home offices/bedrooms and cosy deck on 3rd floor. Great place for that glass of wine & enjoying the amazing sunsets. Sutton Seafair Realty
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Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B2 Tel: 604.943.3110 Fax: 604.943.6155
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OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 #46 - 5900 FERRY ROAD LADNER $719,900
OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 5008 10A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $729,900
OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 4563 46A STREET WEST LADNER $689,900
OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 4814 13TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $629,900
OPEN SATURDAY 2 - 4 #308 - 1375 VIEW CRESCENT JUST LISTED $338,900
OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 #306 - 1350 VIEW CRESCENT TSAWWASSEN $349,900
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.
Beautifully renovated 2800 sq. ft. family home situated on a 9300 sq. ft. south lot with 5 year old inground pool and spa. It offers 4 bedrooms and a den, new windows and roof, hardwood floors and a great location near schools.
Architecturally designed 2100 sq. ft. renovated home offering 2 bedrooms on the main plus a 750 sq. ft. master retreat up with 4 piece ensuite, fireplace, sitting room and 2 walk-in closets. All on a 7900 sq. ft. private lot with cedar deck and hot tub.
Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 storey situated on a 90 x 104 southwest exposed lot on quiet crescent in Cliff Drive. Features include 2 gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, new bathrooms and kitchen, s/w exposed deck. A real gem!
Top floor west facing suite in "Fairview 56". Vaulted ceiling and separated bedrooms make this 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite feel larger than 983 sq .ft. Great maple kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances overlooking dining and living rooms great for entertaining
The classic a concrete building just steps to the town center. Beautiful 1345 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ground floor suite with wrap around private enclosed west facing patio. Pets allowed.
OPEN SATURDAY 2 - 4 5784 GREENLAND DRIVE TSAWWASEN $589,000
NEW LISTING 4884 - 62ND AVENUE LADNER REDUCED $469,000
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 5009 CENTRAL AVENUE LADNER $790,000
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT #205 -5472 11TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN $329,000
#201 - 1175 55TH STREET THE ONYX IN TSAWWASSEN $429,000
3 bedroms, double car garage, family home on large corner lot in the Terrace. Beautiful back garden facing south and across the street parkland. All in a beautiful neighbourhood.
Beautiful old timer in East Ladner offering total comfortable living on a beautiful large lot. Charming old windows, doors and hidden wood floors. Best deal in town.
2 level home offering full esuite potential down. 2x6 constructed Jennish home on a large sub-dividable lot in central Ladner. A great investment.
Winskill Place, 5 minutes from Thrifty’s and the park. This 2 bedroom corner unit is in a well run small strata. Larger working kitchen and walk-out patio. Bright and spacious.
Newer rainscreened building with remaining home warranty. Bright and open suite with gourmet kitchen, wood floors, large storage locker and pets allowed. 3 minutes to Thrifty’s.
NEW LISTING 847 PACIFIC DRIVE TSAWWASSEN $889,900
Beautiful post and bean style 4 bedroom split level in "The Village" situated on a 20635 sq. ft. lot with beautiful private gardens, patios and decks. Tons of renos including gourmet kitchen, 3 baths, vinyl windows and a beautiful open design 10168704
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A34 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2010
fraser elliott
YOUR #1 REALTOR FOR SOUTH DELTA GROUND FLOOR CONDO!
SOLD
OWN YOUR OWN WINERY 360 degree ne onli virtual tour
just sold by fraser this
week with multiple offers
What a rare opportunity! Westham Island Winery is being Wow! Beautiful ground !oor 1 bedroom condo at Ladner offered for sale! 32.63 Acres of assorted mature berries! Pointe! Updated w/ newer !ooring, paint, appliances etc! Private yard overlooking green space! Private entrance! Walk Beautiful 3,800 sq.ft home built in 1997 + beautiful winery store, large barns, fruit stand, etc! WHAT an OPPORTUNITY! to Safeway in 1 minute! Don’t miss this! Will not last 2170 Westham Island Road-Ladner B102-4821 53rd Street-Ladner
priced @ $229,900
priced @ $4,500,000
WESTHAM ISLAND ACREAGE!
BOUNDARY BAY COTTAGE!
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SOLD just sold by fraser this week!
Rare! Rare! Rare! Estate-like 3,563 sf home on 3.17 acres Wow! This is it! Stunning Boundary Bay cottage! Gardener’s in ladner’s best area, Westham Island! Waterfront on canal, delight! Live the Beach life! Updated rancher with newer direct views over beautiful farmland! Sunsets every night! roof, kitchen, stainless appliances, laminate !ooring, Double shop, garage, and TRIPLE CARPORT! Paddock! WOW washer/dryer, etc etc! Don’t miss this cute cottage! 4485 Tamboline Road-Westham Island-Ladner 254 66th Street-Boundary Bay-Tsawwassen
YOUR #1 REALTOR FOR SOUTH DELTA! TOP 1% OF ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009 Top 5% of all Realtors in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008.
reduced to $1,419,000
priced @ $599,900
2 BEDROOM CONDO
BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM CONDO
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Ladner Place: Spacious N/E corner apartment in heart of Village. Functional & affordable two bedroom with bonus insuite laundry. Tastefully updated Kitchen & Bathroom with cherrywood laminate & designer colours throughout. #101-4926 48th Ave-Ladner
Wow! Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in sought-after Fairview 56! High-end "nishings, granite, maple kitchen, mouldings etc! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk to absolutely everything in less than 2 minutes! #207-1375 View Crescent-Tsawwassen
EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL W/ SUITE
GREAT 2-LEVEL WITH SUITE!
priced @ $255,000 360 degree ne onli virtual tour
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Medallion Club Member Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street
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priced @ $333,800
SOLD just sold by fraser
Well maintained 2,203 sq.ft 4 bedroom house located walk- Wow!! Massive 9,000 sq ft sunny lot! Parklike setting with ing distance from all shops, transit, etc. Newer roof, paint, a great 4 bdrm 2 level home with 1 bdrm suite downstairs! New roof, hot water tank, furnace, etc! Great shape! Walk gas "replace, and carpets. Large yard, with private hedge to absolutely all amenities in minutes! Large sunny patio, and fruit trees! Sunny Exposure! West Ladner location. 4754 West River Road-Ladner 4724 Ashbury Place-Ladner
priced @ $559,900
priced @ $499,900
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81 SALES BY FRASER in 10 months of 2009! THAT IS 1 SALE EVERY 3.76 DAYS!!!
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October 16, 2010 The Delta Optimist A35
fraser elliott
***6 SALES BY FRASER LAST WEEK!***
BEST PRICED 2-LEVEL IN TSAW 3,640 SQ.FT HOME WITH VIEWS
SOLD
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What a wonderful 2295 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 level home on a quiet cul de sac in great location, walking distance to everything! 1 bdrm, self contained suite downstairs with patio doors to lovely sunny rear yard, updated kitchen, 1660 Babcock Place-Tsawwassen
personal real estate corporation
week for 99.2% of list!
Wow! Stunning executive home with absolutely breathtaking views! This home can’t be explained with words! Custom built with every option imaginable! 3,640 sq.ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 large covered decks! MORE ONLINE...
5736 Goldenrod Crescent-Tsawwassen
reduced to $519,900 1,330 sq.ft 2 BDRM CONDO
UPDATED 3 BDRM HOME!
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priced @ $869,900
SOLD
just sold by fraser this week OVER list-price with 3 COMPETING OFFERS! 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
Updated 3 bedroom home in West Ladner with style! New carpets, mouldings, updated kitchen & bathroom, new paint, roof, French doors to new patio and 100% private sunny South facing yard! Don’t miss this! Best deal around! 4820 47A Ave-Ladner
IMMACULATE, GROUND-LEVEL!
UPDATED 2 BDRM TOWNHOME!
priced @ $339,900
SOLD
priced @ $479,900 360 degree ne onli virtual tour
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ACT FAST! 1,304 sq.ft BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom 2 bathroom RANCHER-STYLE townhome on ground level in soughtafter Garden Estates Complex! New roof, paint, Hardwood Flooring, baseboard mouldings etc, beautiful home! #15-6320 48A Ave-Ladner
Wow! Absolutely beautiful townhome in sought-after Sundial complex. Beautiful new kitchen with stainless appliances, updated bathrooms, !ooring and oak stairs, crown mouldings, paving stoned yard, garden shed! This is a stunning
#115-5421 10th Ave-Tsawwassen
STUNNING 3 or 4 BDRM T/H!
priced @ $373,000 UPDATED 3 BEDROOM HOME
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priced @ 399,900
SOLD just sold this week by fraser
WOW! Don’t miss this one! LARGEST !oor plan in Soughtafter Village Green complex! END UNIT 1,558 sq.ft, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, this home is immaculate! Ready to move in! Large open plan living and kitchen area!
WOW! Great value in River Springs. BEAUTIFULLY renovated with solid wood kitchen, 3 cm granite countertops, undermount sink, gorgeous tile and solid hardwood !ooring and GREAT eating bar open to the family room.
#30-4787 57th Street-Ladner
1258 Brian Drive-Coquitlam
priced @ $429,900
fraser outsells the competition every 3.76 days!!! Fraser CURRENTLY RANKS at #8 out of all realtors in GREATER VANCOUVER for total sales in 2010. (Over 6,500 realtors total) That is actually ranking in the TOP 0.3% of ALL realtors in Greater Vancouver!!! Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street
priced @ $474,900
604.728.2845
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SINCE JANUARY 19th 2010!! THAT IS 1 SALE EVERY 3.42 DAYS!!!
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fraser elliott
BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM HOME, WALK TO VILLAGE IN MINUTES
check out 360 virtual tour @ www.pixilink.com/tours5/4963-mariner-j
Wow! Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 storey home, main !oor down, bedrooms up! Updated bathrooms, laminate !ooring, light "xtures, paint, mouldings, new roof & furnace! Private yard! Walk to historic Ladner Village in 1 minute!!! Don’t miss this opportunity! Quiet no-thru street! Closest you can get to living in the Village! Priced to sell!
priced to sell @ $599,900 4963 Mariner Place-Ladner VILLAGE! WOW! STUNNING 2 BEDROOM CONDO WITH STYLE!
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Wow! Totally remodelled 2 bedroom unit with style! West-facing, 1,040 sq.ft, 2 bathrooms, overlooking park! Updated with new laminate !ooring, new paint, new counters, new appliances, and a real unique style throughout! 9 ft ceilings, private deck, located in totally rainscreened building at sought-after Sunningdale Estates. Walk to absolutely all amenities in minutes! Don’t miss this one! Will not last!
priced to sell @ $319,900
#110-4728 53rd Street-Ladner
WOW! EXECUTIVE 5 BDRM HOME BACKING WATERWAY
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RARE! RARE! RARE! 2,800 SqFt, 4 or 5-Bedroom Waterfront Executive Home. 14-years young, high-end "nishings, parklike private yard backing waterway! Get a boat and row up the sough! Every bedroom has an ensuite. Important: not on Westminster, located on quiet private road. This opportunity rarely comes up. Never been for sale since built. Call today
YOUR #1 REALTOR FOR SOUTH DELTA! TOP 1% OF ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009
priced to sell @ $769,700 HOT NEW LISTING! 1 BDRM!
Top 5% of all Realtors in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008.
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Great 2,125 sq.ft 3 bedroom rancher on Prestigious Arthur Excellent 1 bedroom south facing condo overlooking Drive BACKING SLOUGH WITH WONDERFUL FARMLAND gardens! Sunny exposure, private deck, totally rainscreened VIEWS! Don’t miss it! Loft with huge “extra” BONUS games building, 764 sq.ft! Unit is updated and shows great! Don’t room! 1/4 acre lot, circular driveway! Great home! UPDATED miss this one! Check out 360 virtual tour online!
Medallion Club Member
B304-4821 53rd Street-Ladner
Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street
priced @ $239,900
4274 Arthur Drive-Ladner
reduced to $599,900
Presidents Club Award 2009
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Top 1% of ALL realtors in Greater Vancouver 2009 Currently ranked in the TOP 0.3 % of ALL realtors in Vancouver
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only 4 LOTS left!!!
Build your dream home in the NEW LYNN PLACE SUBDIVISION of EXECUTIVE HOMES! UNBEATABLE LOCATION! Walk to all amenities in a matter of minutes, walk to High School and Elementary Schools in minutes! CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION! QUIET STREET! Don’t miss this! What a wonderful opportunity to build your custom DREAM HOME! COMPETITIVE BUILDING COSTS!!!!! CUSTOMIZE! CUSTOMIZE! CUSTOMIZE!
call or email for pricing package. 8 BRAND NEW TOWNHOMES! OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM
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Nine duplex-style townhomes in Ladner’s latest and greatest ‘Manor Gardens’. 3 levels, spacious plans, double garages, high-end "nishings including hardwood, granite, 9’ ceilings on main etc! Private yards, 2-5-10 year national warranties, quality built, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Call today for an information package.
Prices starting at $499,900 including HST. 4766 55B STREET
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BUILD A CUSTOM HOME
fraser elliott
October 16, 2010 The Delta Optimist A37
fraser outsells the competition every 3.76 days!!!
SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME!
ENGLISH BLUFF BUILDING LOT!
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Beautiful 3 bedroom townhome in sought-after Harbour side! Totally renovated new windows, new bathrooms, new large, extended kitchen, laminate !ooring, etc! This is a real beauty! Don’t miss out! Private yard backing green space.
7,400 Sq.ft Rectangular building lot, SUNNY EXPOSURE, VIEWS OVER BOUNDARY BAY from your beautiful new living room! Ready to build! Great opportunity! English Bluff address! Make your dream happen today! BUILDERS
Fraser CURRENTLY RANKS at #8 out of all realtors in GREATER VANCOUVER for total sales in 2010. (Over 6,500 realtors total) That is actually ranking in the TOP 0.3% of ALL realtors in Greater Vancouver!!!
4821 Turnbuckle Wynd-Ladner
1006 English Bluff Road-Tsawwassen
Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street
priced @ $340,000
priced @ $499,900
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A38 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2010
Only $784,900 HST included
ONLY 2 HOMES LEFT - LAST CHANCE TO BUY
604.928.0382
4872 and 4876 53rd Street Ladner
Website: www.jeffjantzi.ca
Email: info@jeffjantzi.ca
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4pm Beautifully crafted new home 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, side-by-side washer & dryer. Elegant finishings including crown mouldings, premium laminate & tile flooring, granite counters & modern fixtures. Double garage, stone patio & large fenced yard ass to long list of features. Centrally located, close to shopping & transit routes.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM If you are looking for a great family home which is centrally located and within easy walking distance to schools....then look no further! This six bedroom home has plenty of room for a growing family (3200 sqft) and an amazing park like south facing backyard. Other features include: 4 full bathrooms, hardwood floors, 3 car garage, built in vacuum, hot water heating, gas fireplaces, new hot water tank and skylights. In addition, this home has a large games room on the upper floor which can also be accessed by a rear deck/stairs. If you would like more information (video/floor plan) on this well priced home, please visit my website at www.jeffjantzi.ca
604-789-6405 10134581
SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY
BRIAN ELSEY
Pam Sutherland
604-551-9396
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
604-802-0227
Progroup Realty
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
www.brianelsey.ca
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5076 8A Avenue New Price $759,000 #103-5461 12th Ave., Tsawwassen (T) 604.943.3110 (F) 604.943.6155
HARRY RATCHFORD
604-315-2633 AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY
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3640 Shuswap, Steveston Motivated Vendors New Price $598,800!!
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 arbor. Huge laundry room (washer dryer only 1 year old). All applianches are included plus a bonus of a wallmounted flat screen TV in the family room. Detached garage (22’ x 12’) with laneway access. Easy to show, priced to sell. Call Harry (604-315-2633) and/or Brian (604-551-9396) today!
615 Gilchrist Drive, Tsaw. $559,900 • 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.
4974 Chehalis Drive, Tsawwassen $620,000
910 Gale Drive, Tsaw.
Well maintained by caring owners. Appealing 3 bedroom family home in desirable area of central Tsawwassen. Recent updates including roof, windows & furnace. Renovated bathrooms and original hardwood floors throughout. Situated on a huge sunny soouth facing lot with luxurious lawn and perimeter landscaping. Great neighbourhood close to schools, parks, transit.
$719,900
Pam Sutherland – Sutton Seafair Realty Office: 604-943-3110 or Direct: 604-802-0227
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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.
101-1642 56th St., Tsaw. Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm
NO GST/HST $389,000 The only new condo in Tsawwassen
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!
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William John Kelly
It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of William (Bill) Kelly on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Bill was predeceased by his first wife Jo and four sister and one brother. He is survived by his wife Joan, his children Marg (Brian) Lincoln, Pat (Gordon) Doyle, Bill (Laura) Kelly and Linda (Mike) Nielsen; his stepsons Ken and Kris Johnson and by his grandchildren Gordon (Ashleen), Brendan, Tom, Gary, Kevin, Melissa and by his great-grandchildren, Parker, Arielle and Evelyn. Bill is also survived by his brothers and sisters and their families in England and Ireland. First and foremost Bill was a loving and proud family man, but he was so much more. He was a loyal friend to many, a lover of all books and good conversation, a keen naturalist and an avid gardener. He could not pass a stream without pulling out his fishing rod. He travelled the world with the RAF and in retirement with Joan at his side. We would like to thank Dr. Sylvia Henderson, Dr. Brad Turner and the nurses who became his ‘sweethearts’ as well as the many friends who have shown their concern and support through his trials of the past few years. We welcome you to join us in a celebration of Bill’s life from 2 to 4pm at the Delta Community Centre, 4734 51st St., Ladner, Thursday, October 21st. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the ALS Society, or a charity of your choice.
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DEMEZZI, Thelma January 2, 1931 - October 10, 2010
On Sunday, October 10, 2010 Thelma passed away at home in Point Roberts, Washington, surrounded by family after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Thelma was born in West Hartlepool, Great Britain. She is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and James Gardner, sisters Pamela Boerner and Sheila Gardner, and first husband Robert Anderson. Survived by her loving husband Eddie Demezzi, daughter Geraldine Dunn (Daryl), son Robert Anderson (Elizabeth), grandchildren Nathaniel (fiancée Julia), Sarah (Nathan), Katherine and Amanda, great-grandchildren Tavish and Nolan and her sister Irene Edwards. Thelma was married in 1949 to her first husband Robert and in 1951 they had their first child, a daughter. In 1955 Thelma immigrated with her husband and daughter to British Columbia, Canada. In 1960 they immigrated once again to California, where they lived for many years. Her son was born in 1960. In 1966 Thelma became a very proud American citizen. In 1988 Thelma moved to Point Roberts, with her second husband Ed. During Thelma’s years in Point Roberts she spent many hours in her garden. She was very proud of the fact that in 1993 she was the first place winner of the Flowers by the Sea Gardening Contest. Special thanks to Dr. Rubin and the wonderful staff at Peace Health Medical Group. Thanks also to Nurse Karen, Social worker Lisa and Caregiver Leslie. Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church 1880 Apa Road, Point Roberts on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Point Roberts Cemetery. Because Thelma had a great love of animals, she requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Whatcom Humane Society, 3710 Williamson Way, Bellingham, Washington 98226 www.whatcomhumane.org
Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040
HEMINSLEY, William Frank 1929 - 2010
William Frank Heminsley (Frank) passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Irene Thomas Hospice after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Frank was born near Manchester, England on 17 May 1929, and immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his then wife Barbara. Frank and Barbara had 3 sons – Geoffrey, Alan and Christopher. Frank married Linda Layton in 1982 with the families blending, and Linda’s sons David and Andrew Layton bringing the number of sons to five. Frank enjoyed a diversified, challenging and rewarding career as an Electrical Engineer for 30 years working for BC Electric, which later became BC Hydro. Following his retirement from BC Hydro in 1988, Frank worked overseas for BC Hydro International and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Sri Lanka and India on hydroelectric projects. Frank never truly retired – he spent countless hours volunteering and helping others through the Tetra organization, Provincial Emergency Services and South Delta Baptist Church. In recent years he became the Director of Emergency Social Services for Delta where he continued his work until just two months prior to his passing. Frank is predeceased by his former wife Barbara and stepson David. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, sons Geoffrey (wife Karen, daughter Mackenzie and son Kurtis), Alan (wife Sandy), Christopher (wife Tana) and Andrew (wife Lesley and sons Benett and Samuel). Frank was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Frank came to faith in Jesus Christ at age 51 and his faith shone through in his service to his community and church family, always with humour and a smile. There will be a Memorial Service held at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 56th St. Delta, BC (Tsawwassen) on Friday, 22 October, 2010 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Irene Thomas Hospice, 4635 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC - V4K 4L8, would be greatly appreciated. Ph: 604-948-0660 or www.deltahospice.org. On-line condolences at: www.deltafuneral.ca
Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040
JARDIE , Frances (Grazier, Hummel) Fran passed away peacefully at Delta View Life Enrichment Centre at the age of 86. She was born in Castor, Alberta on November 21, 1923, the eldest child of John and Katherine (Brunner) Hummel. She will be sadly missed by her children, Doris, Jim, Bill (Tina), Norm (Nicole) and Jackie (Colin); her grandchildren, Pat, Lisa, Sean, Jason, Calvin, Shelley, Trina, Terry, Michael, Donna, Matt, Kelsie, Jaylene, Hayley and her great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sister Josephine, brother Clarence and survived by her brothers Larry, Dennis, James and sister Doris. Fran enjoyed working at the Richmond Hudson’s Bay store from its opening in 1970, until her retirement at the age of 72. Fran loved her Saturday nights out dancing with friends, sewing, gardening, travelling and Sunday dinner with her family who enjoyed her cooking and apple pies. The family is forever grateful to the staff of Delta View for the love and care she received as a resident of the Baycrest unit. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 21, at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church 3900 Arthur Dr. Ladner. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delta Animal Shelter would be appreciated.
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WILSON, Stanley
Stanley Wilson was a resident of Delta since 1950. Born in England on May 16, 1924; passed away in his sleep on October 12, 2010, following a long, courageous battle with heart disease. Predeceased by his loving wife Doris in 1992 and his elder daughter Irene in 1985. Survived by his sons Bob of Ladner and Will of 100 Mile House and his daughter Hazel (Chris) of Quesnel, BC. Also survived by his grandchildren whom he adored, Laurie (Chris), Arlana (Wayne), Steven, Rob and Patricia, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 2:pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Delta Hospital Foundation, 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Delta, BC V4K 3V6 are appreciated.
Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040
BURKETT, Robert Eric (Bob)
August 16, 1926 – October 3, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Eric Burkett. He passed away at home at the age of 84. Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Rhoda, sons Barry, Don (Barb) and David (Sylva) and grandchildren Daniel and Josephine. Bob was born in St. James, Manitoba. After graduating from high school at the age of 16 he joined the Navy and served during WWII. Following the war Bob studied pharmacy at the University of Manitoba. Pharmacy runs in the family: Bob and his brother Jim started Burkett’s Drug Store along with their father. They managed stores in Flin Flon, Lynn Lake and Gilbert Plains. Bob continued as a pharmacist in Manitoba until moving to BC in 1967, settling finally in Tsawwassen in 1968. Bob retired and closed his store in 1997, having served the citizens of Tsawwassen and Point Roberts for over 30 years. His many friends and customers will remember him as always having a joke to tell. He had varied interests throughout his life, which included flying two airplanes he owned, boating, curling and bridge. He also owned many dogs over the years (all of them named Major) and enjoyed walking with them at Lily Point in Point Roberts. He was a Master Mason and a life member of the Boundary Bay Lions Club. Bob will be missed by many. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tsawwassen United Church on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Tsawwassen Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040
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MCCONNELL Dorothy Barbara (nee Maitland) March 22, 1924 - September 11, 2010. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy. She will be lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Lydia Maitland and niece Laura Bast in Ontario. Also her adopted Bence family in Ladner, Paula, Shawn, Diane, Tannis, Shannon, Alannah, many friends and also the Wilson family. Service will be held at St. Stephens United Church, 9696 Ladner Trunk Rd. East Delta on #10 Highway, on Saturday, October 16th, 11:00am. Reception to follow. We would like to thank Rev. Doug Graves and Dr. K.K. Lai for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations to c/o St. Stephens United Church, 4960 - 48th Ave. Delta BC.V4K 4X6
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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT School District No. 38 (Richmond)
Global Collective Design Inc. Head Office – Richmond, B.C. Position: Customer Service/Office Administrator
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Company Description: Global Collective is a Richmond based company that has 20+ years in the fashion industry. We have over 400 retailers carrying our brands nationally and are growing in the European and Asian markets. GCD designs and produces two main brands; Arson and Orb. Please visit our websites to familiarize yourself with the product lines we develop - www.orbclothing.ca www.arson.ca What you’ll be responsible for… • Provide customer service that exceeds expectations • Frontline Phones • Greeting Visitors • Reply to all service inquiries • Order entry, customer database updates and maintenance • Coordinate incoming and outgoing packages • Support sales team’s administration • Provide warranty service to all accounts • Assist in Coordinating special events for staff • Be an ambassador for Arson and Orb What you would bring to the team…… • Excellence in customer service is a must • Must be able to speak French • A positive attitude and enjoy working with people • Excellent communication skills • A team player with great drive & integrity • Ability to make things happen in a fast paced and ever changing environment • Relevant post secondary education would be great • Good Working Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point) • Ability to prioritize • Great attention to detail and accuracy Contact Info We look forward to meeting all candidates that meet our requirements. If you would like to be part of the team please submit your resume and cover letter Attn: Raegan Place – hr@globalcollective.ca or drop off to head office at #130 – 11300 #5 Road in Richmond between the hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm.
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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
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Greenhouse Worker
Seasonal workers required for tomato greenhouse for pruning, picking, grading and general crop labour. Experience working with plants an asset. Must have good balance and be comfortable working at heights up to 1.8m in warm greenhouse environment. Hours are 8 hours/day, 6 days/wk. Starting Jan. 4/11 Sundays off. Work day normally starts at 6am. Pay rate is $9.14/hour. Please fax resume to (604) 940-1118 or email to mpgh@dccnet.com
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This part time position works (4) four hours a day Monday-Friday providing assistance to a visually impaired Elementary school student by transcribing and interpreting educational material from print or oral to Braille. Candidates must possess a certificate from a Special Educational Assistant program from a recognized institute and have successfully completed the CNIB Braillist Transcriber’s Certificate course and the CNIB Nemeth Braille Transcriber’s Certificate. The ability to use a Perkins braillewriter with speed and accuracy is required. Rate of Pay: $25.11 per hour plus benefits. Competition # E-EAB-001-10-02.
Relief Early Learning Program Facilitator
This is an on-call position working in the StrongStart early learning centers to provide school-based early learning programs for children younger than school age who are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The centers are designed to support the success of students when they enter Kindergarten. Candidates must possess a current ECE licence to practice and at least one year of experience working with children 0-6 years of age. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with parent/adults in a facilitator role are also required. First Aid and Food safe certificates would be an asset. Rate of Pay: $24.93, which includes 4% holiday pay. Competition # E-ELPF-001-10-02. Please submit a completed application form, quoting the appropriate competition number, by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 29th, 2010 to: Personnel Services, Richmond School Board, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, V6Y 3E3. Applications are available at the school board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not apply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond School District please visit www.sd38.bc.ca OUR FOCUS IS ON THE LEARNER
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one of Canada’s leading hardware distributors, requires
Call Pat 604-596-8577
Fulltime, Mon. - Fri. (Richmond) Must have excellent teamwork & customer skills. Previous experience an asset. Join an established growing company. Fax resume 604-278-0639 or email: vancouverorderdesk @richelieu.com
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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:
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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.
Thompson Bros. (Constr.) LP
is looking for experienced Superintendents, Foremen, Servicemen, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Site Safety Coordinators, Surveyors, Water Truck and Rock Truck Drivers, Labourers, 777, Scraper, Excavator, Dozer and Grader Operators. Year round, camp work. Please fax resume to (780) 962-3903 or e-mail tbclhr @thompsonbros.com. No phone calls please.
From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll find it in the Employment Section.
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Sales
offers a part-time career opportunity in the North Delta area. Must have a vehicle & a computer.
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Tsawwassen Quay Hiring Baristas Come join a great team in a fun environment! tsa@saltspringcoffee.com
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also required. If you are interested in becoming part of our team please send resume fax 604-244-0967 or email: jmalonesbar@gmail.com
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ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html
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Part time or fulltime required. Will include 1 evening per week, and 1 Saturday per/mth. Dental Experience necessary. Please email resume to : standerwickdental@hotmail.com No phone calls please.
Teachers/ Instructors
Full Time & Part Time ECE with Infant Toddler Certificate required for a large & busy Daycare Centre in Tsawwassen. Competitive wage & benefits. Send cover letter with resume to: nancylh@telus.net
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INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT Mechanic at Recycling Plant, Trail, BC. Minimum 5 years experience in arc, mig welding ms, stainless steel, fabricating, mechanical, electrical. Send resume to peter.kcr@telus.net TECHNICIAN/INSTALLER Required for automatic and manual door hardware. Full time, electronic, electrical, mechanical experience beneficial, Class 5 driver’s license. Willing to train. E-mail resume: lana@pacificdoor.com THE KDL GROUP is seeking an experienced LOG TRUCK DRIVER for work in the Fort St. James area. Full time winter work is currently available. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages and an attractive benefit package. Please forward your resume with references via fax to (250) 996-8742.
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WHITE DBLE bed frame +headboard, mattress, b/i night stands. $398 exc cond 604-928-0382
ANTIQUE CHAIR, oak, navy blue fabric, 50yrs old, exc cond. $175 obo. Call 604-952-4402
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CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY Caretaking & light maintenance duties, suits mature couple. Free 1 bedroom apt & utilities provided. Salary negotiable. Location Ladner waterfront.
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Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy
Delta EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM Free 1, 2 and 1/2 day employment workshops including:
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Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Nov 8th-Nov 27th and Nov. 29th-Dec. 18th, 2010. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca
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IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765
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Cancer June 21-July 22: This week, add one last brick to your security edifice. E.g., make a retirement fund contribution, repair the house, adjust a child’s direction, or simply get the winter larder stocked. (Apologies to southern hemi readers.) Next week, October’s slowly, quietly swelling romantic, creative, and pleasure trend will break into full bloom. Put your house in order before then. Sunday’s for mysteries, intimacies, finances. Wisdom, empathy arrive Monday/Tuesday. Be ambitious Wednesday to Friday, but be careful also: opposition lurks. Happiness and social delights arrive Friday night, Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis continues on communications, details, paperwork, errands, and casual acquaintances. Perform necessary tasks here quickly, now – Saturday will bring a month of domestic interests, and a sluggish ‘hibernation’ mood. You’ve already had a good taste of these domestic, homeoriented themes during September/October, but next week they will burgeon into full-fledged concerns, projects. Meanwhile, Sunday’s for relationships. Mysteries, successful intimate and financial actions fill Monday/Tuesday. Do your research: lucky discoveries await! Be wise Wednesday-Friday: dishonesty loses! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Continue to chase money, pay bills, search for viable smaller purchases. (Beware investments.) Enjoy and use the relative calm of this week – Saturday will begin a month of hectic (though happy) rushing. Tackle chores Sunday morning. Exciting meetings, lucky relationships and very valid opportunities arise Sunday night through Tuesday. Your investment, debt, intimate, sexual, lifestyle, health and subconscious zones come to the fore Wednesday to Friday. Take care here. Impulse might reward you Wednesday, but it sure won’t Thursday. Wisdom, gentle, mental love, travel Saturday.
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Try to seal any deals, sign agreements, bid for opportunities, schedule/plan a first meeting, or bump into that attractive stranger. Remain diplomatic, accent the needs and desires of others. Your secret, intimate side has been ‘awake’ for some weeks now; a powerful sexual liaison could occur – be honest, ethical. Make sure both parties are free to love. In practical or business links, profit awaits – and you have ‘the edge.’ Be social, flirty Sunday. Retreat, plan and deal with agencies Monday/Tuesday: lucky results!t You shine, energy rises Wednesday onward: step lightly, carefully! Taurus April 20-May 20: Relationship, relocation, contract, negotiation and similar opportunities continue. So far, every opportunity has contained a flaw, restriction or ‘attached burden.’ But from October 28 onward (into early next January) opportunities will tend not to have a ‘catch.’ Contemplate this before you jump on anything this week or early next. Waiting could be lucky! Use this week to clean up chores. Sunday accents your duties, prestige. Happiness, friends, optimism shine on you Monday/Tuesday. Rest, plan WednesdayFriday. Your energy returns Saturday: so does fresh air, new excitement! Gemini May 21-June 20: It’s your last week of romance, creative urges and speculative success, so pursue these. Pleasure is necessary: it re-invigorates us so we can face, succeed in, chores and drudgery (which will return this Saturday onward). Yes, your ‘romantic month’ so far hasn’t been free of health and work frustrations, and I can’t promise these are over. To some degree, it will be 2011 before your wishes can comettrue, or unalloyed happiness revisit. Before this ‘happiness period’ starts, there is one last duty, career effort or ‘status change’ you must engage in – these shine with luck Monday/Tuesday!
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6005
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6508
Apt/Condos
LADNER 3 bdrm $1,020 incl., heat, h/w, prkg. Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. 604-940-8726
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Apt/Condos
A41
1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt to view please call 604-943-1487
Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor
Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111
SRY, Scott Rd/69 Ave. 2 BR + den, 2 full baths, f/p, 5 appl, u/grd prkg. 1,000 sf. Ns/np. $1,100/mo. Immed. Near bus. 604-418-6486 SURREY/CITY CENTREQUATTRO - 13733 & 13789 107A New Junior 1 & 2 bdrm suites, all appliances, alarm, large patio, granite countertops, sec. prkg, storage&gym, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $750 & up N/S N/P. Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.
Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BDRM, $775 Nov 1 BACHELOR STE $675, Nov 1 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733
6515
Duplexes - Rent
1 + den, grnd lvl, semi beach, d/w, w/d, n/s, no dogs, $1000+ % utils. 604-943-4008
LADNER
Harbourside
Affordable 1and 3 bedroom suites 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 info please call 604-946-9268
Evergreen Lane
6508
Apt/Condos
2 BR ste, Adult oriented, 2 appl, Ladner Village, incl, heat, n/s, n/p Av Nov 1, $950. 604-940-9434
DELTA WEST
4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.
Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in one of our four well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view these suites please call 604-946-2694
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
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Your money/earnings luck is also good, through early January. Plan ahead – from next week through November you can capitalize on an old (or build a new) earnings project, especially if a partner is involved. (An old project/idea is better than a new.) Sunday morning’s for romance or a creative, sports, speculative or pleasure venture. Tackle chores this night to Tuesday – luck’s high, you could expand your employment or find another way to increase your income. Relationships excite yet have built-in obstacles Wednesday-Friday. Saturday’s sexy. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: It’s your last week of weariness, Scorpio. Saturday will bring a month of rising energy,charisma and effectiveness.Meanwhile, rest deeply (especially Sunday) contemplate and plan your future actions. Wrap up your dealings with government agencies or institutions. Expect creative, romantic or speculative luck Monday/Tuesday. But tackle chores Wednesday to Friday – carefully, and loyally. (Harmless ‘time off’ or a sensual temptation can dent your reputation.) Relationships, exciting meetings arrive Friday night, Saturday, just as a month of success and new starts arrives! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Enjoy this last week of celebration, wish fulfillment (and new wishes) optimism, popularity, flirtations and social delights – Saturday will bring a month of quietude and retreat. Run errands Sunday morning. Luck aids your efforts on domestic, real estate, security and ‘mother nature’ (e.g., gardening) fronts Monday/ Tuesday. Family members say/do things that bring you a glow of quiet joy. Chase romance, a gamble, sports or pleasure Wednesday to Friday – but carefully: illusion’s on one side, hard reality on the other. Tackle important chores Saturday.
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Oct. 17 - Oct. 23 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Remain ambitious. Work hard, show your talents to VIPs, push projects ahead. But sense a subtle change: future weeks will shunt your most effective efforts from straight-ahead work, to the social level. Schmoozing, networking, will reward.That starts Saturday. Before then, Sunday morning brings money luck (more valuably, money dreams/ideas). Run errands, communicate, handle details and paperwork Monday/Tuesday. Security, home, business foundations grab your attention Wednesday to Friday – proceed steadily, cautiously. Romance, pleasure surge Friday night, Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your sweet, understanding mood continues. You’re dreamy, inspired – and charismatic – Sunday morning. Your money luck shines this night through Tuesday. Chase it, buy/sell, seek agreements, ask for a raise, etc. Affections might ‘build’ with a business or career contact. The future draws you Wednesday to Friday – your popularity and optimism soar! Seek entertainment, join a group, have fun. But take care, too: if you enjoy yourself too much, a boss or parent grows suspicious. A friend who flirts might have a cruel game in mind. Be a home-body Saturday: rest, putter, repair. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: This is your last week of mystery and secrecy, Pisces. Saturday will bring a month of enlightenment,understanding and compatible minds. You’ll tell the world what you know. But first, this week: Research, rest, remain in the background Sunday. This night through Tuesday raises your energy, charisma and effectiveness – jump into a lucky investment, debt-reduction, health, lifestyle, research, or intimate project. (Intimate project? Pregnancy, for instance.) Anything that will effect a beneficial (and the deeper the better) change in your life. Money caution Wednesday-Friday! Errands Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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6515
Duplexes - Rent
Peninsula Property Management TSAWWASSEN
Great Family Home - 2 level, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, 2102 sqft, Main floor features living room, dining room kitchen & 3 bedrooms, lower level features rec room, den, workshop & laundry room, park-like yard, great neighbour hood, no smoking, no pets Available Nov. 1st. $1850 Tsawwassen Central - Over 1200 sq.ft. This pan-abode rancher has 3bdrm, 1bath. You can experience the log cabin feel. Private deck, skylights, carport and more! Private hedged estate property. Available Now! $2200
LADNER
River House Residence Sunset over Marina & Deas Island with River and Mountain views. Beautiful executive 2 bedroom, s/s appliances, extra large sundeck, maple kitchen, granite bar, large separate liv rm & dinrm. Mst/bdrm offers f/p, 5 pc ensuite, soaker tub and dbl shower. N/S, N/P Available Nov 1st. $2100
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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. 640 Sq Ft of Office/ Commercial space on ground floor For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-25
Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta
1 BR in 5 br, Ladner farm house, share bath & wd, $450 all incls. ns, np, immed, 604-946-1111
6602
Houses - Rent
MacGregor Realty & Mgmt. Your local Property Manager
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604-505-3151 darinmould@telus.net NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 2 BR 1 bath rancher w garage. Tsaw mall area. ref’s req. Nov 1 $1500, incl appl 604-946-2983 4 BR, in Tsaw, 5465 15B Ave, 2 levels. Avail now 604-753-9028
5 BR 2900sf, 2.5bath, reno & new paint, 2 wood fp, 3 appls, Tsaw. near schools, bus route, ns, np, $2100, avail now, 604-322-5260 BEACHGROVE LOVELY 2 bdrm rancher f/p. w/d, garage. $1400. N/S, N/P Immed.. 604-250-1522 FURN. EXEC Upper Tsaw, all utils incld, DVR, Hi spd net, Nov 1 to May, refs req. 604-948-2930 LADNER 3 br + den, brand new dbl garage, ss appl, gas fp, nr shops/schools. $2200, ns, np, Avail Nov. 1st. 604-760-1725 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 Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663
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TSAW T/H, 3BR, 2.5 ba,2000sf, full bsmt, 6appl, $1800, n/s, u/g prgk, Nov 1, lease, 604-948-0800 WANTED: 3 bdrm house (TSAW) for 3 f/time (smoking) adults & 3 indoor cats $1200 - 1400 per mth. Need fenced yard, ample parking (2 vehicles & small camper), washer/dryer, fridge/stove. Required around Feb 2011. Email Amanda: minapgp@yahoo.com
6555
Mobiles/Pads
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6565
Office/Retail Rent
FOR LEASE
Office Space- 353sf in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie’s Cell 604-306-4563 or email: henneken@shaw.ca
9105
Auto Miscellaneous
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1 BDRM and Den, West Ladner, i/s w/d. N/S, no pets. Avail immed. 604 946-4840.
2 BR Tsaw, 1500 sq ft, lots of natural light, nr parks, shopping & bus stop, $1000 incls utils & basic cable, ns np. 604-948-1230 2 BR Tsaw, large kitchen & living rm, wd, cable, quiet, ns, np. now $990+1/2utils, 604-760-9591 2 BR unique private 1100sf, fp, newer appls. Ladner, bus route, decks, suit 1 or 2 mature ns np, $1375incl util Nov. 604-968-3475 3 BDRM Tsawwassen, upper level, 1200sf + 400sf sunny deck, in nice neighborhood, near parks & schools, quiet. Driveway parking, private entr. Clean & bright. 1.5 baths, f/p, newer appls, d/w, shared w/d. Owner takes care of lawn & garden, $1350 + % utils. N/S, N/P. Refs, 778-848-8361 3 BR upper, 2 bath storage, avail Nov 1, $1300+.& 3 Br bsmt, avail Dec 1, $1000+, Ladner, 5 appls, yard, +utils, ns, 604-765-3642 BOUNDARY BAY, large 2 br own entry, share wd, fp, ns, np $950+$100 utils, 604-943-8878 COACH HOUSE bachelor apt. Central Ladner quiet & secure, Heat incl. w/d n/s no pets avail. Nov. 1 $900/month Murray (604)940-7284 GORGEOUS 1BR large suite, great kitchen, fp, wd, with expansive ocean views on the bluff, own entr. private patio overlooking waterfall & garden, all hardwood, prefer 1 ns, 1 cat ok, refs, now, $1100incl, Tsaw. 604-943-8556 LADNER: 2 BR Bsmt newly reno’d. Bright, large. All new appls. n/s, n/p. nr all amens. Responsible tenants, ref’s. $1000 + share utils. Oct 1 or 15. 604-807-1732 after 3:30pm TSAW 1BR+DEN ground level suite. LR with f/p, own w/d, lots of storage. South facing patio. $900+ 1/3utils. Call Jay 604 765-3621
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1996 CHEVY Lumina, 4 dr, auto, showroom cond, aircared, all new, 86,000 km, 1 owner, $2,950. Call 604-524-6567 1999 CHRYSLER Neon, auto, aircared, 170 K, $4000 spent on it. $2150 obo. 604-946-2885
Scrap Car Removal
9110
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1988 PORSCHE 911, rare 3.2 Coupe, all original, as new. $27,800. 604-987-3876. D24627
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9160
Sports & Imports
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FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943
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Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem
1986 ROLLS-ROYCE, 1-owner, only 56,000 km, collectors plates. $25,000. 604-839-8579 D24627
Scrap Car Removal
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Collectibles & Classics
9145
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
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1 BR,COZY, own entry. incl utils, w/d, for $750, Ladner, avail Oct 15th. 604-946-8040
2 BR, large, Ladner, pool, share wd, ns, np, quiet, avail Nov 1, $950 incl utils, 604-626-7121
Domestic
Pays $150 minimum
1 BDRM garden level, Ladner laundry avail. $700 incls utils, np, ns, avail now. 604-952-0885
2 BR + den grnd lvl suite, Ladner, share w/d, close to town, n/p, $1150+ut., Nov 1. 778-891-4443
9125
9145
Suites/Partial Houses
2 BDRM, Lower House, Dbl garage, w/d, f/p, pool, $1300 incl util, Nov 1 Quiet Adult(s)946-9976
6540
AUTOMOTIVE
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9155
1987 TOYOTA MR2 blue, aircared until 2011, new tires, $2,000. Runs well 604-980-5817 1990 TOYOTA Corolla stationwagon, 184,220 kms, 4 cylinder, air conditioning, new automatic transmission, 4 new winter tires. Call 604-985-9407 to inquire.
Family Owned & Operated
1999 VOLVO V70 wagon 175,000 k, 5 spd. extra set good winter tires, heated leather seats, sunroof, $7950.00 604-988-3516 2005 TOYOTA Corolla, exc cond. auto, grey, low kms, $5995, 778-232-0674
(604) 209-2026 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
1982 MERCEDES 300SD, turbo, power pak, ac loaded, alarm new battery. $2900, 778-859-0168
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
1996 AUDI Quattro, A6QU, grey, 4 door sedan, low kms, best offer, W. Van. 604-926-3974
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.
A.S.B.A ENTERPRISE Comm/ Res, Free Est, $20/hr incls supplies, Insured, 604-723-0162
★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services! Excellent attention to detail! Ladner owned & operated. Call us today at 604-908-5078
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8058
Computer Services
8058
Computer Services
CERT. COMPUTER & net coach for small bus., moms & seniors. Provide lessons, maint. & trouble shooting. Miriam 778-888-3499
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
CONCRETE & ASPHALT
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LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567
GENERAL Masonry Specializes brick, block, stone, exposed concrete.Call Joe/Enzio 594-1960
8075
Drywall
GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc. Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339 DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403
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8073
*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925
8080
Electrical
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www.evansonelectric.com YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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
Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.
Drainage
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8125
Gutters
EDGEMONT GUTTERS
• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning
604-244-9446 Established 1963
RV’s/Trailers
2006 VOLVO V70, 103K, fully loaded, blk heater, Volvo service warr 2 yrs $18,850, 604-986-5427
8130
Handyperson
8160
Lawn & Garden
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos
9522
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Electrical
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604-771-4772
8080
NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738
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