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Engelland opts not to run in by-election

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Health concerns keeping former five-term councillor on sidelines until next fall BY

JESSICA KERR

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A familiar face will not be seen on the campaign trail during the upcoming Delta council by-election.

Former five-term councillor Krista Engelland announced this week she will not seek the seat left vacant by the death of longtime councillor George Hawksworth in March.

In an e-mail to the Optimist, Engelland said that while she thinks she is the best candidate she has decided not to run in the Sept. 18 by-election due to health concerns. She suffered a bad fall last winter and injured her back.

“I am still recovering from the injury and will be embarking on a rehabilitation program,” she said.

“I have found it be a long, slow road to recovery and my participation in travel and attending meetings and functions has been very much curtailed.

“After careful consideration, I have decided not to run for office

Krista Engelland Recovering from fall at this time,” Engelland said. “The timing of the by-election will affect the recovery of my back and along with a pending surgery, it will be impossible to campaign over the next few months.”

A 15-year councillor going into the 2008 municipal election, Engelland made an unsuccessful bid to unseat Mayor Lois Jackson.

See ENGELLAND page 3

Evidence at issue as trial takes break for a day BY

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Karina Rader, 2, cannot get enough of the salmon fed to her by dad, Darrell, at the Tsawwassen Shrine Club’s 41st annual barbecue last Sunday afternoon at Ladner Harbour Park. See more photos on Page 21.

After a day’s break in the proceedings, lawyers on both sides were expected to return to the courtroom today to argue the admissibility of several pieces of evidence heard so far about the hours following the fatal crash that killed four-year-old Alexa Middelaer.

After testimony in the voir dire — a trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of evidence — wrapped up Monday afternoon judge Peder Gulbransen granted

a one-day adjournment to give lawyers on both sides a chance to prepare their arguments.

Defense lawyer David Tarnow, who is representing Carol Berner, is expected to ask the judge to exclude several pieces of evidence presented by Delta police Const.

Sarah Swallow.

Berner is on trial in Surrey Provincial Court on charges of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving caus-

See TRIAL page 3

A02 The Delta Optimist June 9, 2010

June 9, 2010 The Delta Optimist A03

Delta poised to legalize suites

Civic politicians give legislation preliminary approval and send it to public hearing later this month BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta has moved a step closer to finally resolving its secondary suites issue.

On Monday, civic politicians unanimously gave preliminary approval to legislation that would legalize and regulate suites. The new bylaw is to go to a public hearing June 22.

Legalization of suites was among several recommendations that came from the municipal housing task force this spring.

Currently, Delta does not allow secondary suites but for years has not tried to close them unless there are complaints that haven’t been resolved.

The new bylaw would pave the way for Delta to join most other municipalities in allowing suites.

Under the regulations, the units must abide by certain safety and building code requirements as well as pay utility charges.

“It sounds like, according to this report, the first priority is to target the worst offenders and give those who desire to do things correctly an opportunity to do so in a timely manner, but giving them some breaks along the way to encourage that,” Coun. Anne Peterson said prior to Delta council’s Monday’s meeting.

Some of the restrictions include a maximum of one suite per single-family home and that the floor area of a suite be no more than 40 per cent of the overall dwelling and not greater than 969 square feet. One additional on-site (driveway) parking spot would be required.

Peterson said the goal is not to have homes that have several suites being rented out by absentee landlords.

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Secondary suites have long been a thorny issue for municipal politicians, but the uproar has almost completely subsided as they ready to finally legalize the units. to see houses that are turned into mini apartment buildings, where you have two, three or four suites,” she said.

“I wouldn’t want to see more than one per house because you end up with ridiculous combinations and way too many people in a building that’s not being cared for. There’s a couple of areas in Ladner where that’s starting to be a problem and certainly there’s areas in North Delta where that’s a problem. We want owners of houses to do it responsibly.”

Also prior to their meeting, Coun. Robert Campbell told the Optimist council members don’t see anything

“These issues exist already. There’s people out that that are renting suites,

turn parts of there homes into a rental suite,” he said.

“New homes can be built

ENGELLAND from page 1

stand and burst into tears after leaving the courtroom Monday after being crossexamined by Tarnow.

During his questioning of the witness, Tarnow suggested Swallow, who had been on the job for nine months at the time of the crash, had made mistakes in her investigation and in her handling of Berner.

In June 2008, about a month after the crash, Swallow met with several senior officers to discuss the incident and the inves-

tigation. Tarnow suggested there were several problems that were discussed at the meeting, including whether Swallow had reasonable suspicion to conduct a roadside breath test on Berner who did not exhibit any signs of impairment or smell of alcohol.

“It made you feel pretty bad that they were criticizing your investigation... didn’t it?” Tarnow asked the officer.

Tarnow also went on to suggest the department was under “political pressure” to get results in the high profile case.

TRIAL from page 1 ing bodily harm.

On May 17, 2008, fouryear-old Alexa Middelaer and her aunt, Daphne Johanson, were feeding a horse in the 4300-block of 64th Street in East Ladner when a car plowed into them, killing the girl and severely injuring Johanson.

Berner has pleaded not guilty to the charges but did admit through her lawyer that she was driving the car involved in the collision.

Swallow spent the better part of two days on the

to indicate that as a result of legalization there would be a dramatic increase in the number of suites.

some have more than one, and those parking issues exist today. There won’t be a rush of people who will

“I wouldn’t want to see more than one per house because you end up with ridiculous combinations and way too many people in a building that’s not being cared for.

There’s a couple of areas in Ladner where that’s starting to be a problem and certainly there’s areas in North Delta where that’s a problem. We want owners of houses to do it responsibly.”

Coun. Anne Peterson

Many in the community expected to see her name on the by-election ballot.

And while Engelland has taken herself out of the upcoming race, she suggested her council career might not be over.

“I will see you in 2011,” she said.

While she has been out of the local political spotlight for the last two years, Engelland has remained busy with the family business and has tried to stay active in the community,

that way and they’ll have to meet the parking requirements and other requirements, but I don’t think it’s an onerous requirement on the property owner.”

According to staff report, as of May 12, 2010, there are 2,447 known secondary suites in Delta, of which 1,431 are paying additional utility fees. At 1,776, North Delta has the most suites.

At council Monday, Coun. Bruce McDonald noted when the number suites Delta doesn’t yet know about are added, the figure could go as high as 7,000.

The enforcement would begin with bylaw officers giving immediate atten-

but has been hindered by her injury.

“This unfortunately included attending the Tsawwassen Area Plan sessions and the meetings to discuss Century’s proposal for the Southlands,” she said. “I understand how passionate the people of Tsawwassen are about this property. I only wish that I could have participated or weighed in on this difficult issue.”

Engelland added she is planning on meeting with

tion to those suites with the more serious safety concerns.

CAO George Harvie told council the average homeowner doesn’t have to be worried bylaw staff will begin “knocking on doors.”

The report notes the additional staff required to monitor secondary suites would cost Delta $350,000 per year. The revenue collected from additional utility bills would help offset those costs.

Harvie said the money could be recouped by collecting just 440 additional utility payments.

The public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at municipal hall. members of the Southlands the Facts group this week “to learn more about their organization and get involved.”

So far, two candidates have stepped forward to run in the by-election.

Tsawwassenite Sylvia Bishop declared her intention early last month and, just last week, North Delta resident Sandeep Pandher threw his hat in the ring.

In making her announcement this week, Engelland endorsed Bishop as “the only declared candidate who is knowledgeable and qualified to run for office.”

A04 The Delta Optimist June 9, 2010

West Coast wants Delta’s yard waste Municipal politicians require Metro Vancouver approval to tentative partnership with 72nd Street turf farm green waste,” explained Lawns would take the green Campbell. waste at no cost to Delta, Currently, Delta can whereas the municipaldrop off a certain amount ity has to pay to truck the of green waste at the waste to Richmond.

Vancouver “It’s a Landfill for big savings, free. Anything “There’s a large we’ve calabove that culated it to quantity of that limit is be at least material sitting on trucked to $200,000. a facility in It could be Delta’s curbside Richmond. every week we can’t between “We’re there and a take.” being asked half-million Pat Martin (dollars) a to enter into a longer term year,” he contract with said. that facility but there’s no Campbell said a trial guarantee Vancouver and is currently taking place other jurisdictions won’t where composted food overwhelm that facility and waste is being accepted in we’d have to look elsewhere Ladner, but in the not too anyway,” said Campbell, distant future the regional noting Westcoast Instant district will mandate a food

waste collection program for all communities. The Delta plan would eventually see regular garbage picked up from households every two weeks while green waste, mixed with food waste, would be picked up weekly at no limit, said Campbell. He noted the Richmond facility currently doesn’t process food waste.

Representatives from Westcoast Instant Lawns told councillors it’s a “winwin, made-in-Delta solution.” They also said they collected 95 signatures of support for the business plan, mostly from the areas that previously had been affected by smells from the operation.

Operations manager Pat Martin told the Optimist

the deal would solve a big problem the company has in trying to find a steady supply of green waste to use for its operations.

“We’re just not allowed to receive a tree branch from Delta,” he said.

The company currently buys chipped green waste from places as far as away as Squamish and Hope.

“There’s a large quantity of that material sitting on Delta’s curbside every week we can’t take,” said Martin.

As far as food waste, the company currently only accepts processed fruits and vegetables and materials from greenhouses, said Martin, noting the amount of food waste they’ll accept from Delta at first will be small.

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The deal, which has been sent to Metro Vancouver for approval, would involve green waste, including yard and grass clippings, processed at the plant. As well as providing residents free dumping of green waste, the company would also provide Delta a reduced

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The restrictions remain in place until Sept. 30.

From June to September, sprinkling will be permitted between 4 and 9 a.m. and 7 and 10 p.m. on the following days: • Wednesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses • Thursday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses “We have plenty of water for drinking but shouldn’t be drowning our grass or hosing down our driveways in the middle of summer,” said Tim Stevenson, chair of Metro Vancouver’s water committee. “Drink lots of tap water on a hot summer’s day, but don’t waste this world-class resource on grass that will green up again in the fall.”

Since 1993, lawn sprinkling regulations have been in effect from June 1 to Sept. 30 every year.

Analysis shows the twiceweekly sprinkling restrictions have led to reductions in peak day per-capita water use of 25 per cent.

“We have plenty of water for drinking but shouldn’t be drowning our grass or hosing down our driveways in the middle of summer.”

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Reducing outdoor water use is particularly important in summer to ensure there is sufficient supply to meet peak and emergency water demands. If businesses and residents in the region continue to conserve water, it will allow Metro Vancouver to push back the date when new pipelines and reservoirs will have to be built, minimizing additional costs to the taxpayer and the environment.

The current regulations apply only to lawns.

However, Metro Vancouver encourages all residents to make wise water conservation choices every day.

Some other ways to save water: • A healthy lawn only needs to be watered for one hour, once a week — or less if it rains.

• Let your lawn go dormant during the summer.

Brown is the new green in lawn care.

• Most lawns only need 2.5 cm of water each week.

Put an empty tuna can out on the lawn when you sprinkle. Turn off the sprinkler when the can is full of water.

• Water your lawns and gardens early in the morning to reduce evaporation.

• Leave grass clippings on your lawn. This reduces evaporation and the need to water your lawn.

Additional lawn care tips are available at www.metrovancouver.org.

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Watch out, cat’s got your wallet TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW Forget about a cash cow, Delta’s got its very own cash cat.

I’m sure many cat owners are feeling that way after news the municipality is considering implementing a cat licensing program similar to the one that’s been in place for years for dogs.

There’s no doubt a system that better identifies cats will improve upon the dismal return rate for strays at the local shelter, but I suspect many cat owners view the suggested $20 annual fee a little like the pending HST: more money coming out of their pockets for negligible return.

Yes, the proposed civic program would provide a chip to allow strays to be identified and returned, but for those cat owners who keep their pets indoors, it amounts to a new charge with absolutely no service in return.

I suspect many people in this situation will simply ignore the regulation, should it receive Delta council approval, and take their chances with an unlicenced cat.

I imagine that’s why revenue estimates for the proposed program fluctuate greatly, from a low of $16,000 up to a much healthier $100,000.

While the notion of paying for a licence must gall many feline owners, there are obviously enough cats roaming the streets that the Delta Community Animal Shelter handled 381 strays last year. The fact it could only reunite 21 with their families is discouraging and begs for something more to be done.

The microchipping aspect of the proposed program should go a long way to addressing that issue, so as much as it will be a cash grab for many cat owners, it’s hard to argue with the need to address the depressing numbers. When dogs are reunited with their owners at four times the rate of cats, it’s clear something must be done to rectify the situation.

Breaking new ground can prove unpopular, particularly when one-size legislation doesn’t fit all circumstances, but even if you don’t fancy paying an extra 20 bucks a year to licence a cat, and I can’t blame anyone for thinking that way, you can surely see the benefits of this proposed regulation from Delta’s vantage point.

Not only would it result in more reunifications, but it should also reduce overhead costs because stray cats wouldn’t spend as much time at the shelter, meaning it brings in new money and cuts expenditures in the process.

I can see the advantages to implementing a cat licensing program in Delta, but try telling that to the guy paying 20 bucks more a year for a service he’ll likely never use.

Politicians stand in the way of international bog designation DEBBIE McBRIDE

COMMUNITY COMMENT You should be outraged to learn that Delta has cut off its nose to spite Metro Vancouver.

It’s no secret our mayor and council have been at odds with Metro Vancouver over its control of what happens with green space under the new Livable Region Strategy and Metro Vancouver’s reluctance to build waste-to-energy garbage incinerators to burn our garbage. I have attended meetings where I have heard our mayor and Coun. Scott Hamilton slag not just Metro but also the communities in the lower Fraser Valley that are reluctant to have the pollution from the incinerators.

Whatever your position is on those two issues, there is a far more important and frankly disturbing power play being used here.

An environmental issue of international importance is being used as

a pawn in this game and should be a concern to those of us in Delta worried about how our municipal government is representing us.

After 20 years of lobbying, a proposal to finally and formally request Burns Bog receives a Ramsar designation was before Metro Vancouver’s board of directors. Yet, surprisingly, this proposal was put on hold at the vehement insistence of our very own mayor who is chair of the Metro board.

A Ramsar designation is hugely important in raising the international profile and recognized importance of an area. It provides long-term protection in a way no other can.

Ramsar is the name of the town in Iran where in 1971 the first of modern global intergovernmental treaties that became the framework for national and international cooperation for the conservation and protection of wetlands was agreed upon.

It’s not a designation that is easily obtained and for obvious reasons, governments are often reluctant to invoke it. The designated area is protected from development and any side deals that may harm it, like changing the designation of Delta-owned land in Burns Bog

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from environmentally sensitive to industrial.

Sounds like it’s a perfect fit for Burns Bog, doesn’t it, and yet there was our mayor standing directly in the way of that designation. Why? Her actions absolutely boggle the mind, especially after hearing Lois Jackson tell us how she has worked so hard to protect Burns Bog. In fact, a lot of people have worked very hard to get this Ramsar designation, no one more so than Eliza Olson of the Burns Bog Conservation Society. She and many others have worked diligently for 20 years to get this formal request brought before government and they are shocked at the actions taken by our mayor.

Jackson is using the bog conservation covenant as an excuse to block this designation, yet at a meeting attended by Olson in March, Delta refused to invoke the covenant to block the construction of the South Perimeter Fraser Road.

So here we are: Delta uses its muscles to block something residents have been begging for and would put the bog in a state of absolute protection, so it can say to Metro, “You’re not the boss of me.”

Outrageous.

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June 9, 2010 The Delta Optimist A07 Letters to the Editor

Don’t stop at cats when joggers hogging the air to be in such a festive and creative mood these days and perhaps receptive to new ideas, I thought I’d pass on another idea that’s been on my mind.

There are a lot of people here in South Delta jogging around lately and they use up more than twice the clean air I use. It has me a bit annoyed really, because ever since Gordon Campbell decided to make Delta the concrete, industrial wasteland of the Lower Mainland, clean air is gradually becoming a precious commodity around here.

I have nothing against exercise, but these joggers are just abusing their privileges and wasting more of this limited natural resource than the rest of us.

And then, who knows?

Maybe after the $1.1 billion

road through Delta’s farming community has been completed, council might have then generated enough cash from the air tax to add sidewalks to the project.

Imagine the possibilities ... but I get ahead of myself.

So while the cat licence business is a great start, council needs to step up and keep the momentum going.

I mean, what is it worried about? People around here keep voting for these same council members every election, so they must be on board with all this, aren’t they?

I confess, I didn’t vote for a single one of them last election, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be civil about the whole thing and pitch in some suggestions here and there. More people should.

Ed Finley

Editor: Re: All of the grumbling grows wearisome, letter to the editor, June 5 What really grows wearisome is shortsighted lackeys like Joel Hueston being led around by the nose by developers such as Ron Toigo.

Toigo may own a hockey team, but he is still just another grasping, profit-

driven developer who gets what he wants and then wants more.

The Tsawwassen Springs development was originally approved — against the wishes of many South Deltans — with a view to 194 townhouses and 243 apartments. Then, just like that, Toigo announces he “needs” to build 55 more units.

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SPCA supportive of cat licensing idea

Editor: Re: Delta considering licensing cats, May 29 As Canada’s largest animal welfare organization and caregiver for more than 20,000 cats each year, the BC SPCA is pleased to hear about the possibility of cat licensing in Delta.

Two-thirds of the cats we take in province-wide are strays. Most of them bear no permanent ID, making for a return-to-owner rate of only eight per cent — compared to 66 per cent for dogs.

While nearly every municipality in B.C. requires that dogs be licensed, cat licensing has not caught on in B.C. as it has in Alberta. In Calgary, where cat licensing has proven highly successful, return-to-owner rates for cats are above 50 per cent.

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Returning more cats to their homes makes for happier animals and happier families and leads to less euthanasia of animals, which everyone in the community would like to see.

In Calgary, funds generated by cat licensing are going back into a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, to help get to the root cause of cat overpopulation. This helps prevent animal suffering, and is fiscally responsible

The reason many of us in South Delta have learned not to trust developers is precisely because of behaviour like this. Give these guys an inch and they take a mile.

What’s next? An additional two storeys? One hundred more apartments?

A shopping mall? A larger golf course?

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Editor: Re: Delta considers licensing cats, May 29 I just wanted to write in to lend my support to Delta council’s cat licence initiative.

Just as I was beginning to doubt that council had the ability to come up with new and creative ideas on how to collect even more money from all of us, the wretched, greedy taxpayers we are, it suddenly comes up with something of merit.

I mean I’m getting taxed to have a dog, why should cat owners be treated any different? Hopefully they continue this line of thought with other pets, like my neighbour’s parakeet. The thing drives me nuts. I’d vote for him having to pay double for his licence.

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Father’s Day Special

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The vehicle was no longer used except for transporting equipment and being a showcase at roadblock locations, but unable to perform any testing.

Perhaps requirements have changed since I retired nine years ago, but I would hate to see more money wasted on a well intentioned idea if only to be inadmissible in court.

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The operation of the breathalyzer equipment is not a simple task such as the roadside monitor, which indicates the consumption or not of alcohol, but it gives the precise reading of the alcohol content in the person’s blood.

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the problem. Look around, birds need hedgerows, trees and vegetation that provides sufficient density to protect them during breeding season.

We are still hoping to see a restoration of the Kirkland hedgerow. Even planting small trees would be such a simple, inexpensive remedy. I was just informed of a bald eagle’s nest found nearby and containing one egg. It was built on the ground.

Sorry, but destroying the last few parcels of natural rural habitat in this area for any reason will always be “so much less” in my view.

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of land? The dense vegetation provides invaluable protective habitat for nesting birds, numerous animals, raptors, owls, small mammals, waterfowl and all the associated ecological benefits of a natural, undisturbed rural ecosystem here on the Delta.

To suggest stripping the land of all those attributes, laser levelling the field and repeatedly ploughing the field until it’s devoid of life as being “so much more” is a view not shared by all in this community.

Bird population numbers are continuing to fall and destroying natural nesting habitats only contributes to

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Editor: Re: Fallow land can be so much more, Murphy’s Law, June 5 I was surprised to read your column concerning the small amount of fallow land in Delta, in particular your reference to the “poster child” property behind municipal hall.

Its had had a for sale sign on the land for some time and it’s clearly identified as ALR land.

After just watching over a kilometre of mature hedgerow and the associated bird and wildlife habitat eradicated, why does the Optimist advocate the same fate for the adjacent parcel

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In a study commissioned by the Delta Chamber of Commerce about the impact the $1 billion, 40-kilometre highway will have on the Tilbury community, the top concerns were a desire for faster completion and a lack of information. Despite the positive benefit to business, there was some opposition to the project and concerns about the surrounding envi-

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A team of four graduating business students from BCIT conducted the survey by telephone and face-toface over three weeks in April among 122 of the 650 businesses in Tilbury. The largest sector represented in the survey was manufacturing.

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“We plan to act right away on behalf of the business community,” said Appleby. “We will present a summary of the findings at a Delta Chamber luncheon on June 30 and we have invited the Corporation of Delta to speak on saving and developing more industrial land in the Tilbury area.

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Imagine starting your day surrounded by the colours and scents of a natural garden and gentle exercise with a group of friends on a lawn by the pond.

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Garden will hold yoga classes in the one-acre Earthwise Garden.

Ellexis Boyle, a 200hour yoga instructor, is volunteering her time and expertise in Hatha yoga to teach the one-hour classes as both a fundraiser and a way to promote the benefits of healthy activity and the restorative benefits of spending time outdoors.

Gardening, walking and gentle forms of exercise and stretching are all great ways to be active.

Studies have also shown that exposure to natural spaces can not only improve general physical and mental health, but can also reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, stress and anxiety, and improve recovery rates.

The natural setting of the Earthwise Garden, combined with gentle stretching

and exercise in a small group, promises a positive experience that will support both the health of the participants and the continued health of the garden for everyone’s enjoyment.

There is a $10 charge for the Yoga in the Garden classes and RSVPs are requested, especially for SUBMITTED PHOTO the first few sesYoga instructor Ellexis Boyle poses next sions. Contact to the pond at the Earthwise Garden in Earthwise Boundary Bay. Society at info@ earthwisesocipublic seven days a week. ety.bc.ca or call 604-946Programming and event 9828. information is available The Earthwise Garden is at www.earthwisesociety. open free of charge to the bc.ca.

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It would say it’s seen a few incarnations — and not simply with paint or with window coverings or furniture.

It would tell you that it was called the play room because, in the beginning, that’s what it was. It was where little boys assembled forts and Lego castles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hideouts. It was home to tubs of building blocks and Playmobil and finger paints. It was where the little boys’ mother brought sippy cups and celery stuffed with Cheez Whiz.

It was a mess, the room would tell you, because that’s what play is all about — mess. It saw its share of Kool-Aid spills. Its walls became pock-marked, courtesy of mini-stick hockey games. Its furniture became tattered, thanks to birthday parties and sleepovers and after-school play dates.

Little boys don’t care much about neatness.

The play room — as the play room would tell you, if only it could talk — moved on. The Playmobil vanished, as did the sippy cups.

The little boys became adolescents. They still played mini-stick hockey, but they abandoned the ninja turtles. Friends lumbered in after school with their backpacks and hoodies. At 3 p.m. precisely, they threw their skinny bodies on the chesterfields and the armchair and they turned on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. And the adolescents’ mother brought them chocolate milk and tubs of chips and salsa.

And then the mini-stick ended. The boys came of age, and cans of beers replaced the chocolate milk.

But the mother no longer delivered them.

The play room would tell you it saw a different kind of play. There were no more fingerpaints on the table, but there were plenty of friends, and decks of cards and poker chips and more than a handful of loonies.

The TV, when it was on, stopped airing Fresh Prince and started showing Spinal Tap. And sometimes, it would be 3 a.m. when the TV went silent, and only because the mother would be hollering down the stairs to tell the TV-viewers that enough

was enough, and that she couldn’t get to sleep.

The play room would tell you — if only the play room could talk — that it’s moved on again. It’s had a new coat of paint. It’s had some brand new flooring.

But mostly, something else has changed: more often than not, it’s the mother and the father who are occupying the couch and the armchair. More often than not, they’re not looking at sitcoms or playing cards. They’re watching a movie or a hockey game or the evening news, and maybe sipping a glass of wine. They’re doing nothing to damage the walls or to make a room-wide mess.

It’s still about play, as the play room would say. If only it could talk.

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June 9, 2010 The Delta Optimist A21

Salmon feast

The Tsawwassen Shrine Club hosted its 41st annual salmon barbecue at Ladner Harbour Park last Sunday.

Proceeds from the fundriser go to support local charities. The club also

supports the Shriner Care Cruiser Program, the only one of its kind in North America. The program provides a fleet of coaches to transport children to various hospitals in B.C.

photos by Chung Chow Shriners Allan Ward and Clay Otto (above) helped prepare salmon fillets for the barbecue. The club bought 2,000 pounds of salmon for the event. John and Greta Grell of Ladner (left) enjoy their meals at the barbecue. Janice Gavinchuk (top right) gets her food from salmon servers Reinhard Bohenkamp and Ed Billows. Jayden Beaucage, 5,(right) and his mom Ginette are all smiles as a Shriner clown makes a balloon French poodle.

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A22 The Delta Optimist June 9, 2010

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Vancouver band Rude City Riot will bring its brand of “power-ska” to Tsawwassen tomorrow night.

“Start with ska music and add equal parts of punk, rock, reggae and soul and you get ‘power-ska,’” states the group’s the website.

As part of their crossCanada tour, Rude City Riot has just played to rave reviews in Montreal.

They are now making their way to the West Coast and Tsawwassen was lucky enough to snag a date.

Tomorrow’s show is specifically targeting young adults who enjoy an early start to the weekend, according to the promoters

of the event, Thirsty Thurs Concerts, a non-profit venture promoting live enter-

tainment for young adults including music, performance art, theatre, poetry, dance and more.

Rude City Riot will play at 8 p.m. at “The Stage” at the Tsawwassen Legion, 22-183556th St. The event is being webcast live on the Internet and recorded for television. Tickets are available in advance at The Stage box office and at the door. Tickets cost $10 and include a beverage. Admission is 19 and over.

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778-278-1775 PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS Deltaport Third Berth Project Port Metro Vancouver will be hosting public information sessions at public venues to provide you with an opportunity to ]nd out about the status of the Deltaport Third Berth Project (DP3). You will have an opportunity to speak to project staff and members of the Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee (DCLC) and provide feedback on the project.

If you are interested in Ynding out more about DP3, information booths will be set-up at the following venues: Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall (located at 56th Street and 12th Avenue) Dates: Saturday, June 5, 2010 and Saturday, June 12, 2010 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Ladner Village Market (Ladner Trunk Road and Elliott Street) Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

JOIN OUR TEAM AND BE A VOLUNTEER VISIT: WWW.DELTACABLE.COM VIEWER RESPONSE 604-946-1144

Roberts Bank Community Open House Celebrates Deltaport Third Berth Project and Westshore’s 40th Anniversary Deltaport and Westshore are inviting friends and neighbors to tour the container and coal terminals at Roberts Bank to see what goes on at Port Metro Vancouver’s largest port facilities.

On Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, you will experience

Learn about the business of broadcast and the art of production in your community.

Have a show idea, give us a call!

• • • • •

Free guided bus tours of each terminal Food and entertainment Delta Fire]ghters Junior Fire Safety Challenge Large, heavy equipment on display Other displays and demonstrations

As the largest port in Canada, it’s not often that we can open our doors and invite our neighbors so come and join in the fun on Saturday, June 26th.

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For more information please visit the DP3 project website at www.portmetrovancouver.com/dp3 Project Information Line: 604-665-9337

Today’s Flyers

• Michaels* • Golf Town* • Toys R Us* • JYSK • Zellers • Canadian Tire

• Sears* • Work Wear World • Home Depot* • Thrifty Foods • The Bay • Rona West • Shoppers Drug Mart • Trail Appliances • abc Restaurant • Harris Nursery *Partial Distribution

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Project Email: container_expansion@portmetrovancouver.com

June 9, 2010 The Delta Optimist A23 Feedback

Mayor Lois Jackson said money used for a consultant to set up meetings in Ottawa with ministers and federal bureaucrats was well spent. Local concerns like dredging and Burns Bog were discussed

at the meetings. Delta council approved spending up to $22,000 for a consultant to set up the meetings while Metro Vancouver will be sharing the cost with the municipality. The Optimist asked:

Should money have been spent on a consultant?

Fred Tisdale No, I don’t think so.

Al Wightman I would say not. I think the public sector needs to restrain its spending in the same way that the private sector is having to.

You can have your say on this issue by taking part in our web poll at www. delta-optimist.com

Lyle Morrison That’s a tricky question. It all depends what impact they’re having. If you can see a tangible result, that’s great ... but if there’s nothing direct and it’s just somebody on the payroll, there’s not much use for it.

Richard Glasner I would say that would’ve been a waste of taxpayer money.

Sharon Kettunen The people should be informed before they spend any [taxpayer money]. We have to know where it’s going and why.

Last week we asked you:

Should cats be licensed in Delta?

• 42.31 per cent said yes they cats should be licensed.

• 34.62 per cent said no they should. shouldn’t.

• 23.08 per cent said only outdoor

OYSTERFEST!

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Come & Enjoy Fresh West Coast Oysters at the Seafood House for only $1 each.

Congratulations

• Royal Miyagi • Gorge Inlet • Effingham • Kushi • and more!

Every Night until July 1st.

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T.J. congratulates Len Crellin, longtime Tsawwassen resident, for winning the draw for $500 towards a tire purchase.

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The Luxury is on the Plate

A24 The Delta Optimist June 9, 2010

June 9, 2010 The Delta Optimist A25

BC Lions give back to the community A

For tickets, check out www.bclions.com or call 604-589-ROAR.

Send us your fondest of Empire Stadium and be entered to

WIN 2 tickets to the

Please email your story to:

contest@canwestcommunitypublishing.com please include “Empire Stadium” in the subject line, as well as your phone number & address.

We may publish your story in Canwest Community Newspapers

ENTER BEFORE JUNE 30th *Tickets are valid only for the July 10th game versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

season opener, 2 BC Lions jerseys, a pregame tour & parking* !

Prizes courtesy of the BC Lions

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Lions Pride is a new program designed for youth in grades 8 to 12 and combines school visits by BC Lions players with the creation of a flag football program. Photo courtesy BC Lions

s the BC Lions get set to tackle another season at this year’s training camp in Kamloops, many players have wrapped up another round of community and school appearances.

These off-season endeavours are a big part of the Lions’ community relations program, and players and staff log hundreds of hours each year speaking to students, making special appearances and spreading positive messages to young people.

Lions centre and Lower Mainland native Dean Valli says participating in these programs can be as fulfilling as putting points on the board at a game.

“I’ve been involved with several of the club’s community programs for a few years now and it’s a great feeling to know you’re setting a positive example for kids while having fun at the same time!”

Some of the Lions programs include: Lions in the House The Lions in the House program is designed specifically for students in grades 8 to 12 and emphasizes the importance of positive life skills development for students and their schools.

This year, Lions defensive assistant Barron Miles and centre Angus Reid traveled to secondary schools and engaged students in an interactive assembly with physical activity and motivational speeches on fitness and nutrition, bullying, continuing education, and maintaining a positive attitude. In all, Lions visited 30 schools across the Lower Mainland, speaking to more than 3,000 students as part of the program.

Lions Pride This new addition to the BC Lions school program was launched this year.

In partnership with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the BC Lions are inspiring youth to be active, make positive choices and excel. Lions Pride is designed for youth in grades 8 to 12 and combines school visits with the creation of a flag football program.

BC Lions Terasen Gas Energy Champions This program is designed specifically for children

in kindergarten through Grade 7, emphasizing the importance of environmental responsibility and being an “Energy Champion.”

In 2010, the BC Lions Terasen Gas Energy Champions program has visited 75 elementary schools throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Interior and northern B.C. Read, Write & Roar The 2010 season marks the ninth year of this BC Lions’ literacy program in partnership with Literacy BC, the Vancouver Public Library, the Vancouver School Board and participating elementary schools.

The program reached 15 school districts and more than 25,000 elementary school students, stressing the importance of literacy through a fun and captivating journal.

Courage for Kids In 2009, the BC Lions continued their partnership with United Way of the Lower Mainland in support of this program.

More than 6,000 children were given the opportunity to attend a BC Lions home game during the season thanks to the generosity of Courage For Kids sponsors and the United Way of the Lower Mainland.

Every Yard Counts In 2010, the BC Lions will continue to partner with BC Children’s Hospital for the Every Yard Counts program.

This initiative provides an opportunity for children to attend a BC Lions home game, allowing them to get away from their treatment schedules and the everyday battles they fight.

While the children get an opportunity to experience the excitement and emotion of a CFL game, they also have a chance to meet some of the BC Lions players. The interactions have far-reaching effects by creating feelings of hope and happiness, making it an enjoyable and rewarding program for everyone involved.

For more information on any of these BC Lions programs, please contact the Lions’ director of community relations, Jamie Taras, at jtaras@bclions.com.

Watch for our I Love Ladner special section.

A D E LTA O PTIMIST

On June 23rd our I Love Ladner section will promote the best things about the great community we live in.

SPECIAL S ECTION

This section will feature information about the LBA volunteers and its activities.

Ladner Village Market Tour De De Quilt Walk & Cla lta ssic Car Show Pumpkin Harve st Festival Breakfast with Santa

To be part of this feature call

Ruth today 604-946-4451

A26 The Delta Optimist June 9, 2010 Coming Events Clubs & Groups ◆A registration and barbecue for Special Olympics BC ~ Delta will take place Wednesday, June 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. New athletes & volunteers welcome. There will also be a short annual general meeting to elect the 2010/2011 executive.

More information at www. sobcdelta.blogspot.com.

'"#&!$% a Cyclist!

Billet Hosts Needed

◆The Canadian Mental Health Assoc., Delta, offers free, facilitated Family Support Group meetings for family and friends who are supporting a person living with a mental illness. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Education Room at Delta Hospital - 5800 Mountainview Blvd. Call 604-943-1878 for info.

Next meeting: Wednesday June 9.

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◆The Tsawwassen Library puppeteers offer a charming theatre experience to children and accompanying adults alike. Drop in to enjoy a different story every second Thursday of the month. June’s tale is the Paper Bag Princess, a Robert Munsch story about a princess who rescues a prince captured by a dragon. The show is on Thursday, June 10 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ◆The Vancouver chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association is holding a support group meeting at the Ladner Leisure Centre, 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, on Saturday, June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. People with TS or their family members/friends are welcome. It is a great way to get more information and connect with others, it will be very friendly and casual. ◆Join the Delta Nats for our June meeting which

will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in the Cammidge House on Boundary Bay. Our speaker will be Ursula Easterbrook who will speak on her recent trip to the Antarctica.

This will include a photographic journey covering Ushuaia, Falkland Island, South Georgia, South Orkneys, and the Antarctic peninsula. Photos will include icebergs, sunsets, glaciers, penguins, seals of all types, reindeer, and masses of birds. No cost.

Call Tom at 604-940-9296. ◆Toilet training a child with a developmental delay is often more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance.

Come and learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress and meet potential challenges along the way. The workshop is on Monday, June 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. To register call 604946-6622 ext. 341 or e-mail pamc@reachdevelopment. org. ◆Evergreen Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Kinsmen House 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. The June 15 speaker will be Pam Erickson, who’ll be talking about daylilies. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 604-940-0937.

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◆The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its next meeting at the Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16.

Mike Prosser of Alpha Aviation will talk about Boundary Bay Airport.

Guests are welcome. Call Roger Emsley at 604-9467250 for information. ◆Join Tom Bearss (604940-9296) and his group of birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour ramble through Boundary Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, June 16. Meet at Cammidge House at 9 a.m.

Seniors ◆Celebrate Seniors Week at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre from June 7 to 12.

The Vaudevillians will be there on June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Price: $5. There will be a Barbecue and Country and Western Jamboree on

June 12 with dinner at 5 p.m. Price: $7 for members, $9 for guests $9. Free admission to Jammers from 7 to 9 p.m. ◆You are invited to the ElderCollege Delta annual general meeting on Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Current members may vote and new or past members may activate their membership from 9:30 to 10 a.m. ◆South Delta Senior’s Travel offers a Cloud 9 fireworks and dinner on Wednesday, July 28. It costs $79 for members and $84 for non-members. Tickets at KinVillage and McKee Centre Ticket deadline is July 1.

Special Events ◆The 10th annual Cammidge House Pancake Breakfast will be held in the playground area at Centennial Park on June 20, 9 a.m. to noon. An opening for the expanded

playground will be held at 11 a.m.

Fund Raisers ◆Ricky’s in Ladner hosts a fundraiser for OWL on Tuesday, June 15 from 3 to 9 p.m. Three dinners to choose from (beef, pasta, cod) with coffee, tea or pop.

Tickets are $14.95 for dinners ($5 for kids menu).

Arts ◆The Delta Arts Council will hold its AGM on Wednesday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489-84th Ave., Delta. Call 604-5961025.

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Police chief to pinch hit for Seabrook

Jim Cessford has come to the rescue of the Delta Sports Hall of Fame’s 2010 Gala on Saturday night.

The long-serving Delta Police chief has agreed to step in as the evening’s guest speaker after the Chicago Blackhawks’ long playoff run left organizers scrambling.

The Hall of Fame’s hardworking committee had initially lined up standout defenceman Brent Seabrook.

However, that changed once the Blackhawks advanced to the Stanley Cup finals.

Even if the Hawks finish off the Philadelphia Flyers in game six tonight, the Tsawwassen native still has commitments in Chicago.

“Brent is a real community oriented guy who was looking forward to being a part of it,” said Hall of Fame chair Don Sangster. “He was kind enough to let us know in plenty of time.

“Jim is an excellent speaker and it’s very gracious for him to agree to step in.”

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Paxton goes to Mariners in 4th round

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Ladner Pioneers Josh Neumann works his way past a Nanaimo Timbermen opponent during last Thursday’s West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association game at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Trent Smalley scored four goals and Gary Bining added three as Ladner improved to 7-0 on the season with a 9-3 victory. The Pioneers return to action tomorrow night for a key enounter with long time rival Tri-City Bandits. Game time is 8 p.m.

What has likely felt like a 12-month emotional rollercoaster ride came to an end on Tuesday morning for James Paxton.

The left-handed pitcher from Ladner was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Seattle Mariners. The pick comes a year after the Toronto Blue Jays had taken him 37th overall James in the 2009 Paxton draft.

However, Paxton never came to terms with the Jays then later learned he could not pitch his senior season at the University of Kentucky.

The 21-year-old had been playing in an independent league in Texas until returning home last Friday.

He entered the 2010 draft rated as the 38th best prospect by Baseball America.

At press time, he was unable to comment on becoming a Mariner draftee.

Eagles replace one Ladner coach with another

Change in ownership leads to change in direction for BCHL club as Matt Erhart takes over from Shane Kuss MICHAEL BOOTH

Optimist contributor

Call it change for change’s sake and it has resulted in one coach with strong South Delta ties being replaced by another.

It didn’t take long for the new ownership group to make their presence felt with the B.C. Hockey League’s Surrey Eagles. The owners, headed by South Surrey businessman Chuck Westgard, took charge of the Eagles last Tuesday and by the end of the day, the club had a new head coach after incumbent Shane Kuss was stripped of his duties.

Kuss had spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Eagles after an impressive run with the Junior “B” Delta Ice Hawks. The Ladner native had enjoyed an outstanding

career with the Eagles as a player, becoming the BCHL’s all-time leading scorer.

His replacement is Matt Erhart — another former Eagle and South Delta Minor alumni who Kuss brought in last year as an assistant. Erhart had been coaching in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League, taking the Greater Vancouver Canadians to the 2009 provincial finals.

“This wasn’t an easy decision,” Westgard said. “ When we first took the team we didn’t anticipate that was a move we were going to make because we wanted to keep things status quo until we could analyze everything. We gave it some thought and we decided we needed to maybe rebrand the team and send a little message.

“The decision wasn’t made lightly and it wasn’t personal. Shane never got a chance

to work under us but this was a move we decided we needed to make.”

The new ownership group includes Gary Nylund, an 11-year NHL veteran defenceman who currently works as a firefighter in Delta. He will have a hands-on role as an assistant coach.

Westgard admits promoting Erhart may be seen as a reach but he is comfortable with the risks involved.

“Yeah that’s true but at the same time, with the backup he has with Gary Nylund coming in as an assistant coach, we’re confident that the move will prove to be the right one,” Westgard said. “We’re going somewhat on a hunch here but not totally.

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For his part, Erhart wasted no tie accepting the coaching reins when they were offered to him Tuesday.

“Yeah, I think I’m ready,” he said. “Even though I’ve only been coaching at the junior level for one year, I’ve been preparing for this by working my way up through the major midget ranks. I played junior A hockey with the Eagles and college hockey and those are all learning experiences that have helped make me ready for this opportunity.”

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Hamlin named PCAHA coach of the year mbooth@delta-optimist.com

It’s hardly considered a glamour division and most of his players drive themselves to the rink, yet Maurice Hamlin couldn’t think of a better level of minor hockey to be involved in.

The longtime Tsawwassen resident has been coaching for the past 23 years, including the last six in juvenile — designated for 18-to-20-year-olds who are no longer chasing the Canadian dream or trying to impress junior scouts. The players are usually involved in post-secondary studies or full-time work, to the point where their focus may not be on new team tactics. But they do in the environment Hamlin has created where through communication, fair play and sportsmanship he has gained the respect of each and everyone of his players.

His dedication to providing his players with the best possible hockey experience can be witnessed at practices which are extremely well run and well attended — a remarkable feat at the juvenile level.

It has also led to plenty of success on the ice. His Richmond Blues team has qualified for the provincial championships six years running and in March, they won it all with a 6-0 record. The roster included five South Delta players that had no where to play before Hamlin made room for them.

The awards continue to come his way

as last week he was recognized for his outstanding work by receiving the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy as the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s Coach of the Year. The award is given to the coach who best exemplifies the coaching ideal of teacher and leader in amateur hockey.

Hamlin is flattered by the attention and recognition but insists none of the accolades mean as much to him as knowing he is providing a positive experience to young men and keeping them involved in hockey.

“These are kids who are playing hockey for the purest reasons and for the right reasons,” said Hamlin. “It’s almost like comparing it to (the) Tyke (level) where kids are going out there just to have fun, not to impress anybody.

“I’ve seen players who have been bounced around in midget or have been punted down from junior ‘B.’ After a couple of weeks, they fit in and show they can play hockey. It’s really great to see that.”

Further complimenting Hamlin’s program is two of his teams remain intact and are now playing in a senior men’s league out of the Richmond Ice Centre. Others have become interested in coaching and have worked as his assistants before taking on their own teams at younger age levels.

A big part part of his success is preaching discipline and that was evident at the provincials where his team was accessed just 52 minutes in penalties.

Maurice Hamlin (centre) received the PCAHA coach of the year award at the organization’s recent AGM. The Tsawwassen resident has been coaching minor hockey for the past 23 years, including the last six at the juvenile level where he guided Richmond to the provincial championship this spring.

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Winskill Dolphins cash in at Hyack Invitational Meet

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While the citizens of New Westminster celebrated their annual Hyack Festival over the Victoria Day Weekend, the Winskill Dolphins faced fearsome competition at the annual Hyack Swim Meet.

Renowned for attracting out-of-province teams and awarding big cash prizes, the Hyack Meet drew over 450 swimmers from B.C., Alberta, New Brunswick, and Washington State to the Canada Games Pool. True to form, the Tsawwassen club left its trademark trail of ravaged records and came home with $1200 in prize money.

Mckenzie Summers (14), Maya Hiebert (14), Noemie Thomas (14), and Meghan Kwiatkowski (14) set the tone early, setting a new provincial record in the 13-14 girls 4x50 Medley Relay.

Summers, Thomas and Kwiatkowski then teamed with Nunu Singh (12) to set another B.C. record, this time in the 13-14 girls 4x 50 free relay, erasing the previous benchmark by over two seconds.

Markus Thormeyer (12) broke his own 11-12 boys club record to grab a silver medal in the 100 backstroke, then snatched teammate Matt Lock’s 11-and-12 year old club record to capture gold in the 50 backstroke, and set a new UBC Dolphin record in the 11-and-12 boys 200 back. His time of 2:26.55 in that event smashed a 23-year old record (2:28.03).

Kwiatkowski broke her own 13-and-14 girls club record in the 200 free. Luke Reilly (14) smashed a 12-year-old club record in the 50 breaststroke, a 23-year old club record in the 200 breaststroke and set a new meet record in the 800 free He also

rewrote the books with club records in the 50 butterfly and 100 breaststroke. Ryan Anderson (16) made his record-breaking debut in the senior 50 breaststroke and also set a club record at the 200 distance, crushing the old mark (which was set in 1996) by 12 seconds and finishing just four seconds off his senior national time.

Evan Broderick (16) and Anderson demolished the senior boys 100 breast club record, with Broderick finishing the day ahead and Anderson less than a second behind.

Thomas broke the 13-and-14 girls 100 and 200 fly meet records by four seconds each. Summers swam under the meet record in the 13-14 girls 50 breast, but was out-touched for the record at the wall.

Tai-Long Singh (10) kept the recordbreaking streak alive, setting new standards in the 100 and 200 breast, 100 free and 50 fly for 10 and under boys.

Moving up in the world of swimming, Taylor Reilly (11) qualified for the 2010 Age Group National Championships in Winnipeg in the 200 breast. Hiebert and Anderson both qualified for the prestigious L.A. Grand Prix in July!

Breaking the bank, Thomas took home $200 for winning the 13-and-14 butterfly, as well as the overall female honors for the 100 fly. Thormeyer also grabbed $200 for winning the 11-12 sprint free and back categories. Broderick pocketed $150 for winning the senior flies and coming third overall in the senior backstroke. Reilly made $125 for placing second in the 13and-14 breast and third in the 13-and-14 fly categories.

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August 22, 1935 - May 20, 2010. Don will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mary Lou of 52 years. Sons, Kirk & Todd. Grandsons, Travis & Kooper. Sister-in-law, Barb O’Neil & Nephew Troy. Brother, Len and sister-in-law Laurie.

Along with his many friends and loving relatives. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 15, 2010 at the Sundance Place Banquet Facility located at 6574 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or charity of your choice.

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Obituaries

E. JEAN SHELLEY

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(nee Crossley)

May 3, 1923 - June 5, 2010

OUELLET Claude Henri Nov 29th 1937 - May 29th 2010 For over twelve years a very brave and persistent man fought with all his strength and determination to overcome an illness that in the end took his life. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claude Henri Ouellet on May 29th 2010 at the age of 72. He was born on November 29th 1937 in Judge, Ontario and relocated to BC in 1969.

Survived by his wife, Fern, his five children, Lynn (Mike), Denis (Diana), Normand (Joyce), Josee (Roy), and Michelle (Victor), fifteen grandchildren, many children that were welcomed and cared for in his home, four brothers, five sisters, numerous nieces and nephews and his friends who all loved him dearly. He was predeceased by his mother and father, 3 brothers and his dog Lady. Claude had a passion for the outdoors, he loved to fish and hunt and created many wonderful memories with his family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Delorme, Dr.Vandermerwe and all the doctors and nurses of the Nicola Valley Hospital, all the wonderful nurses at the Merritt Home and Community Care and also all the staff at the Gillis house where he spent his final weeks. Those wishing to share in the celebration of his life can attend an open house on Saturday June 5th, 2-4pm at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2326 Jackson Street, Merritt BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Claude’s very dearest and long time friend Dean, who suffers from a serious illness called Ankylosing spondylitis.

Donations can be deposited at any TD Canada Trust bank to branch 9160 account 6318283.

Shelley, Ester Jean (nee Crossley) of Tsawwassen, B.C. passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at the age of 87 in the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

She lived her last months there with grace and dignity, reveling in the visits of her family and dear friends. Words are not enough to thank the caring, compassionate, and professional doctors, nurses, and staff members at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

Jean was born May 3, 1923 in Minnedosa, Manitoba to Freda and James Crossley. There she graduated from high school, spent many wonderful summers at Clear Lake and made many special, life-long friends.

During WWII Jean served with the Women’s Royal Naval Service (Wrens) in Galt, Ottawa and Esquimalt, then attended business college and worked in industry. Jean visited her cousin in Prince Rupert who introduced her to the “nicest guy in this part of the country”, Stu Shelley who successfully wooed her to marry and introduced Jean to the wild, west coast of BC. During her 60 years on the west coast she raised three children, made education a priority in their lives, and passed on her values and caring ways to her children.

Jean was always a loving and giving mother, wife and friend to many, many special people. She was always welcoming, always a lady and is missed by many.

Jean is survived by her daughter Robin (Niko), son Stuart (Lisa), daughter Jill (Michael), brother Jack Crossley and nine grand children who she adored, Alex, Matthew, Nicole, Mackenzie, Addison, Emery, Krista, Erika and Makayla. Jean lost her loving husband Stu in 2001 and brother Harold in 2008.

A memorial service will be held at St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen on Friday, June 11 at 12:00 PM. A reception will follow at Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen. In lieu of flowers In Memoriam donations may be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation (www.sphf.ca).

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Drivers

CLASS 1 With Air

TMS Transportation requires Drivers for local hourly container work.

Resume & abstract to Kevin: FAX: 604 - 930 - 8240 or EMAIL: kbeaver@tmstrans.com

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General Employment

Customer sales/service

Summer Work

Immediate openings

Flexible schedules, $16.25 baseappt, conditions apply, no exp necessary will train. call now, (604) 595-1040 or www.summeropenings.ca/mv

EXPERIENCED CARE AIDE

needed for disabled female.

Permanent part time work that includes personal care, meal prep. and some light house duties. Please call 604-940-3901, lve message.

General Labourers Must have valid class 5 license

McRae’s Environmental Services Join our winning team!

Excellent wages & benefits Call 604-940- 6205 or email sjackson@mcraesenviro.com

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.

General Employment

GREENHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Full-time position supervising greenhouse workers in vegetable production. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and English, have supervisory experience and a thorough knowledge of greenhouse production methods and systems. Weekend shifts are required. $18.27 per hour.

Send resume to: Houweling Nurseries Ltd. 2776 64th Street, Delta, V4L 2N7 Fax 604-946-9158

OVE LINDER MANUFACTURING

7927 Huston Road, Delta, BC V4G 1M1 Needs a fulltime pre-fab portable building manufacturing supervisor with 4 years experience to oversee manufacturing and installation of portable dome structures.

Must have proven track record of safe and durable installation. Salary $21/hr.

Fax resume to 604-946-8027 DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS w/experience needed immed. in Rchmd. Benefits. 604-250-7721

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General Employment

We are currently seeking a team oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our operations team as a

Superintendent

Applicants must have substantial experience in Road Construction with extensive knowledge in the grading and paving aspects of the business. They also must possess superior leadership skills and demonstrate solid oral and written interpersonal communication skills as well as average computer skills with Microsoft Office software.

The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, quality assurance and the administration of the day to day operations. As well, they will be involved in the Company Safety Program and will work cooperatively with our other Superintendents in the Major Contracts and Design Build Projects We offer a complete benefit package with salary commensurate of experience.

For consideration please forward your resume including work & salary history and expectations to: Attention: Human Resources B A Blacktop Ltd. #201-111 Forester Street North Vancouver , B.C. V7H 0A6 employment@bablacktop.com Serving the BC Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

Advertising Sales Representative Required The Richmond News has an opening on their sales team. If you are a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, this is your chance to join a great organization.

The successful applicant will be responsible for an active client list, developing new business, selling ad space in special features, online sales and providing ideas for the growth of the Richmond News.

You work well as a team player; have a positive attitude and an overwhelming desire to succeed. You have a proven record of sales success and are able to work effectively to deadlines.

Other qualifications include: • • • • • •

Effective time management Excellent verbal and written skills Creativity Computer skills Drivers license and vehicle General knowledge of the Richmond market an asset

To respond to this opportunity e-mail your resume to dhamilton@richmond-news.com or drop off to: Dave Hamilton Advertising Sales Manager The Richmond News 5731 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2C9 All resumes must be received by Thursday, June 17, 2010. Thank you in advance for all resumes. Only those candidates that receive interviews will be contacted.

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Hotel Restaurant

COOK required with knowledge of pizza a must. Apply within, Niagara Falls Restaurant, 4879 Delta Street between 3-9pm.

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Medical/Dental MOA

Fully trained experienced MOA needed for busy 2 doctor office in Ladner. 5 days/wk.

Must be flexible with hours and holiday relief.

Please send resume to 5017 - 47A Ave, Delta, BC, V4K 1T9

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Office Personnel

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Michaels & Filkow, a prominent law firm specializing in criminal litigation located in Richmond, has an opening for a full time junior legal assistant. Duties include: reception, telephone, dictation and other general office duties.

Please submit resume to kfilkow@telus.net or by fax to 604-270-3787

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Sales

PARTNER WANTED in cell phone accessory distribution business. Huge potential. Salary + Commission. 778-895-4060

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Trades/Technical

ContainerWest has been providing industrial storage, office & custom enclosure units for over 30 years. Our manufacturing plant at our head office in Richmond, BC, is currently hiring for the following positions: ★ 'B' Level Welders ★ Carpenters ★ Fabricators ★ Industrial Painters ★ Electrician Apprentices Shift work. Wages based on experience. Send resumes to jobs@containerwest.com No phone calls, please.

ROOFERS - Single Ply

Marine Roofing seeks fulltime Journeypersons.

Lower mainland BC Jobs Min. 3 yrs. exp. $27.50-$32.50/hr.

Call Daryl, 604-433-1813 dmorrison@marineroofing.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Canwest Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $66!

Richmond: June 19 or July 11 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van Health Inspector Instructors!

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Education

TRAIN TO be a MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT. The Healthcare industry needs YOU! MTI Community College www.mticc.com, (1) 604-310-2684. LOVE YOUR JOB!

604-272-7213

LOVE YOUR JOB! FLEXIBLE, online web design courses. Beginner or advanced, College accredited curriculum. Learn from home while you build your online business and design skills. Visit: www.ibde.ca to apply!

Delta EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM Free 1, 2 and 1/2 day employment workshops including:

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Medical Office Trainees Needed!

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

1-888-748-4126

✔ Resumes, calling cards, cover letters ✔ Interview and communication skills ✔ Learn how to apply on-line or by email ✔ Continued support after completion

Personal Trainer Certification

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer.

Government Financial Aid may be available.

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

Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value!

Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors!

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TRAIN TO be an Apartment/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered.

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Tutoring Services

GARAGE SALES 2080

Garage Sale

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Multi Car Boot Sale!

Ladner

Boundary Bay

Centennial Beach, Sat, June 12th, 8:30am - 12:30pm sponsored by CAMMIDGE HOUSE COMMITTEE No reservations needed Info: Beth 604-940-9824 LADNER Large Garage Sale Sat Jun 12th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm No Early Birds!!!

4564 Evergreen Lane Furn, household itemsand tools + lots more Stuff!!

Ladner

GARAGE SALE Sunday, June 13th, 8am - 1pm 4251 Arthur Dr Lots kids stuff & decor.

Fresh Lemonaid Stand

Annual Cannery Cres. and Place Garage Sale!

Sat. June 12 10am - 2pm Camping gear, household items, furn., tools and so much more. Don’t miss this!

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Appliances

D/W, WASHING machine Kenmore, Magtag Dryer & gas stove, all white, $75 each, 604-940-0556

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $199 • Dryer $149 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

604-306-5134

Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets.

Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 CHAISE LOUNGE, ivory, like new, $275obo. 604-946-4801 DESK GLASS/METAL $45.

Panasonic microwave SS $75. 2 oak stools $40 pr. 604-943-5452 DINING SUITE, 9 piece, 2 leafs, 6 chairs, walnut, buffet, hutch, $500 sofa & loveseat $300; coffee table cherry $75. 604-940-4134 HIDE-A-BED EXC cond. $75, book case $20, dining table, 4 chairs $60, desk $10; china cab $10; chair w/ottoman $10; blue arm chair $5. 604-943-5405

RANGE, 30 inch Inglis, $125, Inglis dryer $75, both almond, 604-946-2677

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For Sale Miscellaneous

MOTORLLA DVR box, HDTV, DCT6416, drive size 160GB, incl’s remote, $325. 604-943-1040 MOVING SALE: Garden, tools & equip. Furniture, Ktchn & misc household. All Must Go. 253-49th Street, Tsaw SAT June 12th 8am - 1pm SEWING MACHINE, Pfaff, 2020 Tiptronic, w/manual, $300, 604-943-3698

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Furniture

2 DUTAILIAR Glider Rockers w/ matching Foot stools, both Green, $125/ea obo 604-952-0559

MOVING SALE OBO; Oak Dining Suite-8 piece-$800; Cherry Wood Dble Bdrm set- 6 piece-$ 450; Loveseat $125; Drk wood coffee & end tbles $100; TRCK TuffBox Contico $100; Alum Ladders-$30 ea; KtchStorageCabinets $100 ea. MUSKET-Replica $150. Cell 604-816-2066

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Health Products & Equipment

FOR SALE - Shoprider 889 Electric Scooter. Split-rim 12 wheels, horn button, LED battery indicator, basket, adjustable armrest width, seat lock lever, deluxe seat (this seat will recline back 112º), anti-tip wheels, slide adjustable foldable seats, solid state electronic power control,, speed adjustment dial, thumb level control, key switch, flip-up armrests, seat height adjustment, travel range, 25 miles (40km), auto passive braking with battery regeneration feature, 90 AMPS 24V battery power capacity, automatic battery charger, FDA, ADP approved. $1700 obo. 604-943-9976

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Lumber/Building Supplies

$19,975.00!! 30% OFF 792SF HOME/COTTAGE LOCK-UP!!

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Packages / Prices: 1-800-871-7089. FACTORY DIRECT!!! #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

BUILDING SALE! 25x30 $4,577.

30x40 $7,140. 32x60 $11,950.

32x80 $18,420. 35x60 $ 13,990.

40x70 $14,650. 40x100 $24,900.

46x140 $37,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing.

Some models discounted to halfprice to clear. CALL FOR FREE B R O C H UR E A N D Q U O T E 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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TV/Stereo/Video

DELTA CABLE PVR, 8 months old, paid $500, will sell $250. Call 604-948-2930

Southpointe Ferry Rd Sat June 12th 8am - 1pm Lots of everything!

Ladner

HUGE YARD SALE

Sat. June 12th, 9am -3 pm 4649 Evergreen Lane Lots of stuff. Furn, jewellery, wicker, china, clothes, lamps, dolls, household items.

Follow the pink signs!

Ladner

Estate Sale Sat, June 12, 9am-2pm 5638 51st Ave Rain or Shine Lots of Great Items!

Something for Everyone!

Moving Sale Sat Jun 12th 9am - 1pm 4611 48B St. Furniture, dishes, knick knacks, toys, etc.

Rain or Shine!!

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Childcare Available

BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BRAND NEW CENTRE

Find education training in the Classifieds.

ANNUAL STREET SALE

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Lady Bug Lodge Upgrade your skills.

Garage Sale

Infant & Toddler, 3-5 Daycare & Preschool SPACES AVAILABLE! call Chrystalynn Wilson

604.948.5222 Cwilson@lfts.ca

BOUNDARY BAY MONTESSORI HOUSE ● Preschool and full day Kindergarten ●Limited spaces for Grades 1-7 www.bbmh.com

604-946-9814

Bright Eyes Academy Child Care Centres

Programs for ages 0 - 12 Visit our website:

www.brighteyesacademy.ca

Childcare Available

FULLY QUALIFIED MOM of 3yr old daughter and central ladner location between 2 schools. Offers before/after school or full day care at an affordable price in my happy home.

I am First Aid certified and have ample room for fun and learning. Must be ok with friendly pets and I have a van for drop off pick up situations if needed.

Please call Niki @ 604-306-3554 and references are available if needed as I am well known in the community.

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Childcare Wanted

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER req’d, F/T, 8hrs/day, 5days/wk, $8/hr, incl room/board. Must speak & write english, 1 year exp. contact Steve or Yvette aft 6pm, 604-946-8917

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Preschools/ Kindergarten Global West Montessori

Preschool & Kindergarten

www.globalwestmontessori.ca 402 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen (English Bluff Elementary School)

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Garage Sale

TSAW GARAGE SALE

Sat June 12th 8- 1pm 4981 Chehalis Dr. Furniture, kids stuff & More!!

TSAW MOVING GARAGE SALE Sat June 12th 8 am- Noon 503 Connaught Dr. Rain or Shine!

Gas BBQ, Tv’s. electric fireplace, some furn, and great misc. items!

TSAW Garage Sale Sat June 12, 8 am - 11 am

5339 Belair Cres.

Toys incl step 2 picnic table, slide & wagon, furniture, ps 2 + games, generator, household items etc.

Tsawwassen Garage Sale!

Sat. June 12th 9:30 - 1pm 1540 Farrell Ave. Antiques, collectibles, china, lamps, household items, exercise bike & so much more

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Garage Sale

Tsawwassen

MOVING/ESTATE SALE

Saturday, June 12th 8am-1pm 5523 - 8B Ave Come see what we found at Grammas house!

Tsawwassen

Downsizing Sale!

Sat, June 12 8am - 1pm 54 Georgia Wynd Furn. some treasures, etc. etc.

Tsawwassen

GARAGE SALE Sunday, June 13th 8am - 1pm 5487 8A Avenue Tsawwassen

MULTI-UNIT SALE June 12th, 9am-2pm Tsatsu Shores Waterfront side Collectibles, high end L/R furn, clothes, jewellery, and stuff. No early birds!

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Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Pups Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/neutered, 1st shots, reg. with ALAA, $2500 1-250-494-3107 Summerland

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Male and Female, vet checked and ready for loving homes. $1,100. 604-637-4439.

Langley.

BOSTON TERRIER (PB) pupsshots, dewormed, parents to view. 8 wks July 5th. $1500. Call after 5 pm 604-374-0049 CANE CORSO male pups, Italian Mastiff, 9 wks, tails docked, 1st shots, $1000, 604-351-8741

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Delta Christian School

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Equipping Children for Life Delta Christian School & Preschool (604) 946-2514 4789 - 53rd Street, Ladner

www.deltachristianschool.org Education You Can Have Faith In

Call Carmen @ 604.946.8114 for Registration Details www.highhopesschool.ca

CHILD CARE

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Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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Dogs

604-837-7727

CREATIVE Beginnings Daycare

ADORABLE PUPS, Pugs, Bugs & Westies $850 credit card ok, 604-542-8892 pics & video @ www.puppiesandponies.ca

604-347-9945

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

info@creativespaces.ca Licensed Group childcare ´ 3-5 yrs program ´ infant & toddler program Register now.

No church affiliations.

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

PB BLUENOSE Pit Bull pup’s for sale. 4 left - $1000 - $1500. Ph Tim 604-557-8359 PEMBROKE WELSH corgi male, nine months, Reg AKC $2000 778-688-6868

604-724-7652

10 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd Pups, Tails, dew claws & first shots done, Ready June 5th, price reduced. 604-607-7372

30 months to 11 years

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $400 neg. 604-708-1752

PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $500. Ph 604-701-1587 JACK RUSSELL pups, smooth coat, shots & dewormed. family raised, $400 ★ 604-794-3229

MINPIN PUPS, beautiful, vet chk, 1st shots/tails done, to approved home, $800 604-791-9224 Chwk PB GERMAN shepherd pups, black & tan, 7 weeks old, 1st shots, vet✔, $550 604-856-7405

SCOTTISH DEERHOUND pups.

Rare. Purebred. CKC reg’d. $1500. 1st shots. Microchipped. ironstonedeerhounds\ @gmail.com 604.535.0465

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Business Opportunity

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SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application.

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Poultry

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Cares!

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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5010

Business for Sale

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5505 5505

Legal/Public Legal/Public Notices

Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS OTHERS NOTICE AND is hereby given that NOTICE isand hereby given that creditors others having creditors and others claims against the Estate having of claims against the Estate of Anthony DeAnthony Peter Peter Capadouca, Capadouca, Deceased, ceased, who who died died on on January January 9, 9, 2010, 2010, are are hereby hereby required to send them to the Executrix, Vivian Ellen Falcos, c/o Severide Law Group at #201-5155 Ladner Ladner Trunk Trunk Road, Road, #201-5155 Delta, BC BC V4K V4K 1W4, 1W4, before before July July Delta, 12, 2010 after which date the 12, 2010 will afterdistribute which date the Executrix the said Executrix will distribute said Estate among the partiesthe entitled Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the thereto, regard to the claims of having which she has notice. claims of whichBy: she hasSeveride notice.

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6008

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-14

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6020

Langley/ Aldergrove

Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

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Apt/Condos

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6508

Apt/Condos

COACH HOUSE FOR rent 375 sqft, loft, fridge, stove, m/wave, washer dryer, ns, NO PETS. $650/MTH. Immed 604-946-9353

6540

Houses - Rent

4 BR, 4 baths, 4.5 year Exec.

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6540

Houses - Rent

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6025

Industrial/ Commercial

SURREY, Central City. Only $725,000! Rare high exposure commercial with high density “Downtown” designation. Floor Area Ratio is 3.5. Approx. 15,790 sq ft. 2 lots 123’ x 128’. Only $13.12 per buildable sq ft. Recent appraisal for $828,000. Call Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838.

6030

Lots & Acreage

1 ACRE gd - Mission All usable building lot, room for shop, pool & lrg home. High end homes built in this prestigious cul de sac subdivision. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by lot #7 - 8732 Jones Terrace, near the Abby on Dewdney Trunk Rd. $330,000.

Call Len 604-763-4118

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $337,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6052 www.bcforeclosures.com 4 BR home from $15,000 down $1,600/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6508

A33

Real Estate Investment

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23. One who is owned by another 24. Wolf (Spanish) 25. Breezed through 26. Anno Domini (in the year of Our Lord) 27. Railroad track 28. Lean-fleshed fish 30. Bachelor quarters 32. Laptop 33. Aluminum (abbr.)

34. Bollard 36. A brief infatuation

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RENTALS RENTAL 6508 6508

Apt/Condos Apt/Condos

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

AND MANAGED SUITES! TSAWWASSEN

TSAWWASSEN Greensview

Nice bright 2 bedroom suite Greensview available with 3 appliances, Nice bright 2 bedroom suite carpets, drapes, u/g parking available with 3 appliances, and laundry facilities.

Located carpets, u/g parking on bus drapes, route and close to and laundry facilities.

Located shopping centre.

For info or to view, please call to on bus route and close 604-943-7612 shopping centre. For info or to

view, pleaseTerrace call Tsawwassen 604-943-7612 Are you looking for a 1 or 2

Tsawwassen Terrace bedroom suite in a well

maintained building?

Are you looking for aBldg.

1 or 2is located on 16th Ave. and is bedroom in a well close to the suite bus, shops and maintained building?

Bldg.call is the beach. To view please located604-943-7666 on 16th Ave. and is

close to the bus, shops and Kerry Court the beach.

To view please call 1 and604-943-7666 2 bedroom suites available in a quiet well Kerry Court maintained bldg. Rent includes drapes, heat 1 and 2 appl., bedroom suites andavailable hot water.

Located close in a quiet well to school, shopping, maintained bldg. Rent recreation centre and bus includes 2 appl., drapes, heat route. make an appt. to and hot To water.

Located close view please call to school, shopping, 604-943-1487

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 For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt, Ladner, no pets, N/S, avail Now. $700 incl utils.

Call 604-968-5869

1 BR private clean suite in upper Tsaw. own wd, incld utils & cable, $850, ns, np, now, 604-943-4779 2 BR bsmt, newly reno’d, E. Ladner, big yard, $950, ns, np, avail July 1, 778-996-7175

recreation centre and bus

beach, parks, recreation Kelly Court centre & school. make an Bachelor and 1To bedroom appt. to view please callwell suites available in a quiet 604-948-9111 maintained bldg. Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hotKelly water.Court Located close Bachelor andshopping, 1 bedroom to school, recreation centre suites available in aand quietbus well route.

To make an appt. maintained bldg.

Rent to view please call heat includes 2 appl., drapes, and hot604-782-4326 water. Located close

to school, shopping, Shawnigan recreation centre and bus 2route. bedroom suite an available To make appt. toin clean and quiet building. view please call Located 1 block from 604-782-4326

shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and Shawnigan beach area. For more info or 2 bedroom suite available to view please call in clean604-943-0002 and quiet building.

Located 1 block from LADNER shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and Harbourside beach area.

For more1,info or Affordable Bachelor, 2, and to viewsuites please call in 3 bedroom available 604-943-0002 the heart of Ladner Village.

Rent includes 2 appl., carpets, LADNER drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view Harbourside or for more information please Affordable Bachelor, 1, 2, and call 604-946-9268

3 bedroom suites available in Sorry NoofPets orVillage.

BBQs the heart Ladner References Required Rent includes 2 appl., carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops WWW.CENTURY and busGROUP.CA/ stop nearby. To view or for more information please call 604-946-9268

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9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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9110

Collectibles & Classics

1972 TR6 restored, new clutch, brakes, top, excellent condition. $18,500. 604-728-8042

9125

Domestic

1979 LINCOLN TOWNCAR Mint Cond, 90K km’s, Collector Plates New Tires, $4500 604-987-8544 1993 EURO Chevy Lumina, Excellent Transportation, 140K km’s, $1,200 604-926-5422

9145

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6615

Wanted To Rent

2 BR Townhouse or house wanted that allows pets. We are very clean, non-smokers and excellent tenants. Please call 778-384-1957.

3 ADULTS in need of a spacious 2 br, 2 bath condo, in Tsaw, with w/d, d/w. All day sun or aft sun on balcony. Nr stores. Long term if possible, where pets are ok to visit. Max $1350. 604-943-5315

Warehouse/ Commercial

OFFICE 1700SF, Vantage Way Tilbury, grade level access, 800sf warehouse w/20ft ceilings, incld racking, 604-207-8734 loc 306 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE FOR rent July 1st, Til Ind Park, Delta 2400 sq ft WH 1600 sq ft office $2150/mo. 604-536-0430

9130

Call 778-316-3217

FOR A SPARKLING CLEAN HOME at reasonable rates, Pls call Carol 778-434-2127 (Tsaw)

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9155

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

$$

2008 HONDA Civic, Auto, 4 dr, silver, grey int, all power, a/c, 26K kms, $13,000. 604 518-3166

9173

Vans

1991 FORD Econoline van, dual fuel, natural gas, 230K, $1500 obo, 604-980-0697

9515

Boats

ZODIAC, 9FT, with 8 HP motor, like new, $2800 obo, 604-946-4801

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1996 FORD F150 canopy, good cond, long box, new clutch grt work truck $2500 604-728-8042 1998 FORD F250 Lariat 115,000 km, auto, hitch& brake ready for towing, beautiful cond, many extras, $7500. 604-946-5339

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2001 KAWASAKI ZRX 1200R Put the sport back into Sport Touring with this amazing bike.

Comes with many extras, Muzzy exhaust, Hindle lift, Joe Rocket saddlebags, tank bag, tail bag, this bike is ready to go. New chain and sprocket last year. Asking $3000.00 OBO 604-250-9110

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

2002 LANDROVER Freelander, V6 engine, 5 spd, automatic transmission. $9400. Must sell.

604-980-9025 LEXUS RX330 2005 Navy Blue.

Leather. moonroof 46.5K kms $29K miansampath@gmail.com 604-947-9425

9160

Sports & Imports

LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

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8058

Computer Services

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Call 778-882-4128

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

2003 32’ Cougar by Keystone 5th wheel. In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $21,000. 604.316.1018

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566

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

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8075

Drywall

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1990 MERCEDES 560 SEL AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $3000 obo.

604.845.5010 1996 TOYOTA Corolla DX, 5 spd, 1.8 L eng, 4 dr, air, no accidents, family owned 249 K, outstanding cond $3600. 778-238-2137 1998 TOYOTA Corolla VE 4 Dr Auto. AM/FM/CD air cond. airbags in very good condition 216Km $3,950, 604-880-5018

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8080

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Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

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2002 HONDA Civic, sports edition, fully loaded, auto, alloy, 75K, $9000 obo, 604-506-0800

HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring Renovations, Sheds, Contracting & more Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed Senior Discounts Call Phil 604-307-6840

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• Lawn maintenance • Window cleaning Designs • Prunning • • Gutter •cleaning • Lawns • Fences • Decks • • Pressure washing • Stone/Masonary • • Pruning and Hedging • Rubbish Call Hans JOHNremoval 604-943-4546 (WCB Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468

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8150

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8160

Lawn & Garden

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8087

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8090

Fencing/Gates

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❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158 2003 BWM X5 3.0 V6 AWD, grey / grey leather, loaded, navigation system, heated power/telescopic steering, heated front & rear seats $16,000. 150 K. 604-657-4451

8130

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one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 2000 INFINITY G20. 80,000 km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new. $8,500. 604-786-7114

Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-244-9446

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8125

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2H

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TSAW, 1 bdrm, f/p, newer appl, share w/d, n/s, n/p, July 1/sooner, $700incl util/cbl, web. 948-9737

Sports & Imports

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9160

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To make an appt. to view please call Tsawwassen Manor

604-943-1487 Beautiful complex consisting ofCentury 6 bldgs. & Village water fountains. and 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include Tsawwassen drapes, wall to wallManor carpets, balconies, elevators, and Beautiful complex consisting chair access.

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

J&S Lawn Cutting

Father & son owned & operated.

Best Rates Guaranteed

Call 778-999-4164

For anything Yard Related!

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

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

ROD’S PAINTING

Professional, QualityWork 25 years experience Free Estimates • Ref’s Avail

778-836-0211 604-946-0029

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee

Tsawwassen Photography Team

778-881-6096

M.R.G. SERVICES

EXPERIENCED PAINTER

★ Pruning ★ Cleanups ★ Small Home Repairs

Michael 604-943-6951 Certified Horticultural Technician

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20+ years in the trade Commercial, residential Exterior & interior Clean, fast & efficient Call Paul at 778-588-7888

BEST IN CLASS Exterior Painting Outside Specialist

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

Mark 604-626-7430

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Ron Mann - Master Detailer • 604-307-7833 • vancouver5starshine.com

GLASS

SHOWER & TUB ENCLOSURES E-Z TO CLEAN & MAINTAIN

$

169

WE INSTALL - FAST MOBILE SERVICE #101

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Member: Better Business Bureau

TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, yard clean up - Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

8205

8220

Paving/Seal Coating

Plumbing

RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc. Drain Tiles, Main Sewer Lines, Underground Video Inspection, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks & Tubs, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Excavation Service, Broken Water Mains & Pipes, Dripping Taps

604-618-4988 778-836-5940

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

PLUMBERS

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8225

Factory Direct Prices Everyday

SALE

Insured/WCB

604-946-7308

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To wash, all you need is a hose. Dirt falls off with no scrubbing!

LASTING BEAUTY - Gives your finish a wet,“just polished” look year round!

www.jrobertsphotograph.ca • 604-943-7427

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

“Spring Clean-Up”

• 604-307-7833

weddings | portraits | special events

604.868.7062 Local Plumbers

Home Services

VEHICLE DETAILING

“Capturing Life’s Special Moments”

Plumbing Repairs Boilers & Furnaces Water Heaters Gas Bonded, Licensed & Insured

8180

C: 604-916-6187

NEVER WAX YOUR CAR AGAIN!

Power Washing

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FRA MIR MED 20- RORS 50 OFF % FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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

- 13060 80 Avenue, Surrey 604-591-6422

HOME SERVICES 8160

Stump Grinding Fully Insured ISA Member

H: 604-943-0084

PHOTOGRAPHY

PLUMBING & HEATING

Prompt and Professional

Tree Removal Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

Bermuda John

“Trim your trees, cut your costs”

Licensed & Insured • Locally Owned & Operated FREE ESTIMATES!

www.homesteadservices.ca

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8225

Power Washing

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

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

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Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

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

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

RDM ENTERPRISES For All Your Household Repairs and Renovations.

Interior and Exterior Finishing, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates

Rob 604-946-4796

ACE OF TRADES: Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918 BDC RENOVATIONS Decks, Stairs, Bsmt Suites, Kitchen/Bath Ins WCB Ref’s 778-889-3729

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Cameron Construction - Additions & all renos, 25 yrs exp. Scott 604-948-9183 or 992-8182 cell

8250

Roofing

8250

Roofing

ON SIDE ROOFING & RENO’S Call Darren. Office 604-952-0798 or cell 778-869-2767

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting •Residential Roofing •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

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8255

Rubbish Removal

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Any size is $199 + dump fees. disposalking.com 604-889-2085

8300

Stucco

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

8309

Tiling

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604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-HAUL (4285)

Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●

8315

Tree Services

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

8335

Window Cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING • Free Estimates

Jim 604.943.9694 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-244-9446

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

604-726-6345

ED’S ROOFING

Reroofing & Repair Asphalt & Torch On Carports ★ Garages ★ Vancouver

778-896-4448 (Cell)

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est.

10% discount 778-892-1266

Renovating?

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

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