Delta Optimist August 18 2010

Air advisory

Heat, forest fire smoke create poor conditions

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Inadequate transit

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Businesses struggle to attract employees

Music & Arts Fest Church sponsoring third annual event

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Boots on board

Minor hockey association hires Lawson Boutilier

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Classic cars & quilts share centre stage in Ladner Village PHOTOS BY

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Monica Mitchell (left), checked under the quilted hood, patched together by Joan Nicholson and Ruth McIntosh, to find a 1981 Skylark convertible at the Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show. For more photos from Sunday’s event, see Page 18.

New highway won’t help tunnel

Provincial projections show only slight dip in truck traffic once South Fraser Perimeter Road opens BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Provincial estimates peg the number of trucks travelling through the George Massey Tunnel will drop from 15,600 per day currently to 15,000 once the South Fraser Perimeter Road opens in 2013.

Truck traffic in the George Massey Tunnel won’t decrease much when the South Fraser Perimeter Road is completed.

The provincial government’s projections obtained by the Optimist note truck traffic through the tunnel currently stands at about 15,600 trips daily, while the projected number after the highway opens will be 15,000 per day.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson Dave Crebo said the biggest impact the SFPR is likely to have on traffic patterns in South Delta is to divert trips from the Highway 17/River Road corridor.

Coun. Scott Hamilton, who commutes to work through the tunnel daily, said Delta knew and has been saying all along the reduction of trucks through the tunnel would be minimal.

Interviewed by phone as he

was about to drive through the 51-year-old tunnel, Hamilton said a Delta-commissioned study a few years ago backed up the contention that the impact on truck traffic would be insignificant.

Deltaport expansion would also level out any drop in trucks the tunnel might experience, he noted.

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“The studies have already been done way back and the percentage of truck traffic that would turn north through the tunnel was extremely high compared to what they were trying to make people believe,” he said.

The current daily traffic count through the tunnel stands at 95,000. According to the provincial government’s estimates, the tunnel will not see a significant traffic increase in the next few years.

Hamilton, though, said the tunnel numbers would only grow due to an increasing population base south of the Fraser River, especially in South Surrey/White Rock.

“You take a look at the modest growth Delta has had, especially in South Delta over the last 20 years, and it’s nothing compared to various areas of South Surrey and White Rock. That’s what’s impacted the tunnel and caused the problems along Highway 99.”

Development in South Delta will also play a role in increased traffic heading north into Richmond and Vancouver.

Dave Turner of Halcrow Engineering, who conducted a Tsawwassen traffic study, said it’s a given that any residential development here will have some impact on the tunnel. He said the housing development at the Tsawwassen Golf and Country See TUNNEL page 4

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August 18, 2010 The Delta Optimist A03

Yard waste makes it full circle

Collected at curbside and processed in Richmond, material returns to the ground in the form of compost & soil BY

JESSICA KERR

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Yard waste collected from many households in Delta and around the Lower Mainland enjoys a second life right back in the ground where it started.

Many residents leave their grass trimmings and yard waste at the end of their driveway every week without giving a second thought to where it ends up.

Most of the organic waste — which includes food scraps, yard and wood waste — in the Lower Mainland gets sent to Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre, an organic processing facility.

“We look at ourselves as handlers of a commodity or resource rather than looking at it from a waste perspective,” said executive vice president Steve Aujla.

“So all the materials that we have coming into our facilities from residential curbside programs for green materials, food scraps, urban wood materials, these are all resources so we’re manufacturing compost.”

The Richmond-based company has been in the composting business since 1993 and is one of the largest commercial composting operations in the region.

In 2009, Metro Vancouver signed a longterm contract with Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre and the company increased

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Steve Aujla, executive vice president of Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre, with some of the company’s finished product. the capacity at its facility in order to accommodate an additional 50,000 tonnes of food waste.

Last year, four Metro Vancouver communities, including Delta, embarked on a food scrap recycling pilot project. The trial ended in March and Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, who is also chair of the Metro Vancouver board, said that while a final report is still in the works, a preliminary one showed the six-month

pilot project collected one kilogram of food waste per household every week.

The participation rate was between 20 and 30 per cent.

“I think it’s going to be a wonderful event when we are able to collect all the food waste,” she said. “It really does reduce garbage.”

Jackson said a final report to the board is expected by the end of the month.

Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre receives organic

waste from most municipalities in the Lower Mainland.

Packer trucks bring material either directly to the facility or to one of several transfer stations around the Lower Mainland.

The material is composted in large batches. The yard waste, food scraps and wood waste are mixed together in piles with larger pieces of already composted material, which are then covered with carbon activated ash from wood sources,

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which helps to insulate and reduce odour.

“We’re not in business if we’re producing odour so everything we do revolves around odour control and odour protection and odour mitigation,” Aujla said.

“We’re trying to create an ideal environment for the organisms for them to thrive off of, so they can multiply quicker so they can ideally break down the stuff in near perfect conditions,” he said.

After seven to nine

weeks, the material is ready for the next steps.

The batch of compost is sieved to separate the finer material, which is the marketable compost, from the larger pieces, which are then put into the next batch of compost.

That practice also helps speed up the composting process as the composted matter will bring many microorganisms with it to help jumpstart the new batch.

“They all get recycled, they get re-composted again until they break down smaller and smaller and smaller,” he said.

Once separated, the finished compost is piled in another area of the site.

The product is sold as pure compost and also gets combined with sand to make garden, turf and top dressing soils.

The pure compost as well as the different soils are sold in bulk to homeowners, landscapers, municipalities and other companies that bag and sell them.

The entire process takes between 10 and 12 weeks.

“It’s amazing those little creatures what they’re doing,” Aujla said.

“We take a lot of credit for what’s happening here but, to be honest, we’re moving things around but the real work, the magic, is being done by the army guys behind the scenes — the organisms.”

Heat wave and smoke from forest fires combine to create air quality advisory JESSICA KERR

South Delta and the rest of the Lower Mainland were put under an air quality advisory Monday afternoon.

Metro Vancouver, which issued the advisory, said the poor air quality conditions were expected to persist for 24 hours.

The continued hot dry weather combined with smoke from forest fires in

the interior of the province have decreased the quality of the air in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Elevated levels of fine particulate matter have been detected at air quality monitoring stations around

the region, particularly in coastal areas, including Tsawwassen and Richmond.

The instances of adverse health impacts increase as air quality decreases, especially for people sensitive to changes in air pollution.

Those who are most at risk — people with existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, young children and the elderly — should consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities, especially if

experiencing symptoms.

For current air quality conditions, visit www. bcairquality.ca/readings or for more information call the Metro Vancouver Information Centre at 604432-6200.

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A04 The Delta Optimist August 18, 2010

Gov’ts sign $658 million deal for Perimeter Road

TUNNEL from page 1 Davidson warned that population growth south of the Fraser would overload bridges and the Massey Tunnel during rush hour by 1996.

He noted a Richmond municipal engineering report suggested the expansion of the Massey Tunnel and Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges. Davidson said the Alex Fraser Bridge, which opened the previous year, had alleviated bottlenecks at the tunnel and Port Mann but rush hour back ups were already starting again.

Hamilton said he’s seen first-hand how traffic has changed from bad to better and then growing much worse again.

“I remember when they opened the Alex Fraser Bridge, for example, back in 1986 and you could have shot a cannon down the

Highway’s next phase set to begin

Scott Hamilton Delta councillor middle of that bridge and not worry about hitting anything at eight o’clock in the morning. Now sometimes traffic is backed up to Highway 10 ... the commute through the tunnel isn’t going to get any better, that’s for sure.”

Hamilton said tunnel traffic won’t be alleviated unless a new crossing is built. The new Port Mann Bridge won’t be much help for northbound traffic from South Delta, he added.

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The next phase of the South Fraser Perimeter Road project is about to get underway following an announcement by the provincial and federal governments.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond and Stockwell Day, minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced last Thursday the province and Fraser Transportation Group have entered into a design, build, finance and operate agreement for the completion of the new highway.

A Spanish-led consortium of companies, the Fraser Transportation Group’s deal is worth $658 million.

“The South Fraser Perimeter Road will remove trucks and regional traffic from community streets and put them back on the highway, where they belong,” said Bond. “The SFPR will improve economic and business opportunities in Delta and Surrey. It has been part of regional plans for the past 20 years, including the

Greater Vancouver Livable Region Strategic Plan.”

The province also announced it will now pay $88 million — up from $31 million — for mitigation and enhancement for the loss of habitat and farmland.

The ministry says this commitment includes improved and expanded agricultural irrigation systems, remediation of landfills and contaminated sites, improvements to the water management system for Burns Bog and fisheries habitat enhancements.

“The SFPR project went through the most rigorous environmental review and the most extensive public consultation process ever for a highway project in the history of the province,” said Bond. “Agencies and the public asked us to step up to ensure environmental and agricultural values were taken into account and we’ve done that.”

Following the announcement, the Burns Bog Conservation Society said the controversial highway

Shirley Bond Transportation minister project negatively affects Burns Bog’s ecology and wildlife. The society said pollution, oil spray and the compaction of the land will harm the ecological integrity of the bog, known as the lungs of the Lower Mainland.

It also places the bog at greater risk for peat fires, according to the society, which has been campaigning against the highway’s alignment that places it in proximity to the bog.

The society has also been at odds with Delta over a dispute resolution process due to the new highway’s proximity to the sensitive wetlands.

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Club will result in a modest increase but the bigger impact will likely occur if the population projections from development on the Tsawwassen First Nation reserve hold true.

The SFPR will help alleviate some of that population increase because the new road will redistribute traffic movements on the south side of the river, said Turner.

The government’s projected daily traffic count for the SFPR is 22,000 vehicles daily.

The $1 billion, four-lane highway will stretch from the ports at Roberts Bank to the Trans-Canada Highway.

It’s expected to be completed by 2013.

Tunnel congestion and what to do about it certainly isn’t a new issue for South Delta. Back in 1987, for example, then MLA Walter

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Committee won’t consider Century’s Southlands poll JESSICA KERR

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The process to amend the Tsawwassen Area Plan is starting to wrap up this week, yet it continues to be contentious.

Last month, following the results of Delta’s Ipsos Reid survey, Century Group commissioned the Mustel Group to conduct its own telephone survey.

Century president Sean Hodgins told the Optimist earlier this month that, hoping the door won’t be completely closed to having a discussion on what it would take to make the Southlands farmable, he had his own telephone survey of 400 households conducted using the same questions in the municipal survey. He said his survey found there was an almost even split of support and opposition to allowing some development.

At Monday night’s Delta

council meeting, staff and civic politicians stressed the municipality had nothing to do with the Mustel survey and have not seen the results.

Both CAO George Harvie and Tom Leathem, Delta’s director of community planning and development, said they have not heard anything from Century Group regarding the survey results.

“I certainly was not privy to any of the questions on the survey... didn’t know who was behind that survey in any way,” said Coun.

Bruce McDonald, who also chairs the Tsawwassen Area Planning Committee.

“A week ago I was contacted and asked if it would be appropriate for Century to address the Tsawwassen Area Planning Committee and I advised them that I did not think that would be appropriate.”

McDonald also said he was told at that time if

the committee wanted the results of the Mustel survey, it could be provided.

“I said I don’t think that’s appropriate. It’s not relevant to what the committee’s doing at this point.”

McDonald said while there is no plan to exclusively discuss the future of the Southlands at the remaining meetings, the subject of agricultural land is on the agenda.

“The committee said they wanted an opportunity to discuss how a dialogue could take place on agricultural land if people wanted to do that... but not exclusively to the Southlands.”

McDonald said that item will be part of the discussion at tomorrow’s meeting.

A meeting was held last night while that final meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 p.m. at municipal hall.

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A06 The Delta Optimist August 18, 2010 Business

Inadequate transit hindering Tilbury manufacturers in pouring rain, and the challenge of recruiting and retaining people under these circumstances becomes even more difficult.”

The impact on manufacturers and other businesses in finding and keeping younger, less skilled workers, as well as those with more experience, is a problem that is often hard to overcome. Younger people with lower incomes are most in need of finding a link between affordable housing and places of

employment. Companies need those people to maintain production and remain competitive. For companies wanting to expand production, the challenge becomes even greater.

“Some of our members in the Tilbury Industrial Park have moved away in recent years or are considering doing so now,” said Appleby. “Delta loses economically when that happens, especially when other companies think twice about moving to take the place of those departed.

He said the chamber, as the voice of business, would continue to work with companies to improve transit service.

“We will be working on behalf of those companies and the thousands of other

companies throughout the Lower Mainland on this issue through our network of chambers of commerce and boards of trade,” said Appleby. “Virtually all communities in the Lower Mainland share the problems of inadequate transit service to places where the jobs are. We need TransLink to be the solution, not the problem.”

Among the recommendations for improved service include smaller, more frequent shuttle buses in the industrial park to connect people to main transit routes, more frequent service at peak periods around shift changes, better lighting and pedestrian accommodation on industrial roads, and more bus stops and bus shelters.

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Negotiations between the union representing many Lower Mainland truckers and trucking companies got under way last month and so far things are not going well.

The Vancouver Container Truckers Association-CAW Local 2006 opened bargaining with 15 different trucking companies on July 22.

“Things are not going very well at all,” said Gavin McGarrigle, CAW national representative.

The Vancouver Container Truckers Association (VCTA)-CAW Local 2006 represents the largest group of container truck drivers at Lower Mainland ports. The union is seeking a benchmark agreement for its members, which, McGarrigle said, will promote port stability and “put an end to constant undercutting of owner-operator rates.”

“We can’t have stability at the ports with an increasing number of unscrupulous container truck companies competing in a race to the bottom,” said VCTA-CAW Local 2006 president Paul Johal.

So far, not much progress has been made in negotiating a new agreement for truck drivers.

McGarrigle said the union had hoped to negotiate one agreement across the board.

As of last week, he said, the 12 provincial regulators “indicated clearly that they’re not interested in that” and the union had applied for conciliation with the three federal companies.

“The best thing for stability is to operate under one collective agreement,” McGarrigle said.

Similar negotiations resulted in a major traffic disruption at Lower Mainland ports in 2005 after an agreement could

not be reached. At that time, Port Metro Vancouver terminals, including Deltaport, saw a massive withdrawal of service by 1,200 owner-operators in protest of working conditions and a “race to the bottom” on rates.

The dispute disrupted port operations for several weeks.

As a result, the federal government amended regulations to set up a licensing system with benchmark and minimum rates for applicable truck owner-operators.

Under this system, which has since been instituted

by Port Metro Vancouver, the port authority can sanction, suspend or cancel the licenses of offenders. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure also set up a program to investigate and make recommendations to Port Metro Vancouver to enforce the correct rates.

According to the B.C. Ministry of Labour, since

December 2007, 351 owner-operators have been fined more than $645,000.

The union, however, is calling for the port authority to name those companies that have been fined or that have suspended or cancelled licenses.

“The ports need to be ordered to do a better and more transparent job of rate enforcement,” he said. “The port regulations need to be changed to provide for true stability instead of the fake appearance of stability that we are left with today.”

McGarrigle said VCTACAW Local 2006 has on more than one occasion met with the port authority to discuss this concern.

“We got an indication that they would look at it,” he said.

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MURPHY’S LAW I’m not looking for thanks, but I like to think I’ve had a little something to do with the warm, dry weather we’ve all enjoyed this summer.

Our decision to plant a cedar hedge along the front of our property on Canada Day, and have turf installed in the back yard a few days later, was obviously a sign to the weather gods not to allow a drop of rain to fall. OK, so there were a couple days of rainy weather earlier this month, but other than that this area has been about as dry as legislative channel reruns since July 1.

I grant you that July isn’t the ideal time to take on such landscaping projects given its rainfall history, but this lack of water has got to the point where our lives have now become governed by the almighty sprinkler.

We were thinking of going away for the weekend when my wife informed me: “We can’t leave on a Thursday night because it’s watering day. And we’ve got to get back by Sunday because that’s watering day too.”

The worst part of it all is that I was in total agreement.

I’m far from a gardener, but I can tell you with absolute certainty where I’ll be at 7 p.m. every Thursday and Sunday these days. With sprinklers strategically placed, I’ll be bending over to turn on the tap, ensuring I get every drop I’m entitled to over the next three hours.

As for the other five nights of the week, to say nothing of those mornings, I’ll have hose in hand to ensure the shrubs receive an adequate dousing. A lawn sprinkling exemption permit from municipal hall looks after the grass on those days.

With all the effort and expense expended so far, it’s gone beyond doing the right thing or simply protecting an investment. It’s become personal. The shrubs have become my babies and I have shown them so much love over the past seven weeks that I take it as a personal affront when I see any brown patches pop up. As I stand daily with hose in hand, I’m part nurturer and part adversary, urging them to grow, but insistent they’re not going to get the better of me.

In hindsight, it would have been far easier to plant them in the fall and let Mother Nature provide assistance on the watering front, but, for a variety of reasons, that didn’t happen, so we’ve been forced to deal with the repercussions.

What’s worse, is a landscaper has told us that cedars require daily watering for at least the first year after planting.

Something tells me it’s going to be a drier than normal fall.

Zalm is making up for lack of political drama on homefront STEVE GRAHAM

COMMUNITY COMMENT I haven’t commented on the provincial scene since Vicki Huntingdon was elected. This is likely because she has somehow restrained herself from calling a public meeting to advocate shutting the hospital down, or running a high voltage line through the centre of town.

However, the well of political stupidity from which the provincial Liberals have been drawing has not run low, so the absence of drama from our MLA has been more than compensated for by the brilliant political maneuvering of Ladner resident Bill Vander Zalm.

For the past few years Vander Zalm has been lying low, seen from time to time at public meetings or as an affable host at his plant sales.

However, when the Liberals decided to replicate the same political

disaster that befell the Mulroney Conservatives after they introduced the GST in 1991 (going from a majority to two MPs in the 1993 election, with loss of official party status), he became visible again.

Mulroney stacked the Senate to get the GST through, but Gordon Campbell didn’t even bother to put the HST to a vote in the legislature.

Now, you get the occasional letter in the Optimist and other newspapers from a trusting soul who argues that taxes are required to pay for public services (which is true), however the finance minister pointed out at the start the HST is revenue neutral and thus only represented a shift in tax burden from large corporations to consumers.

Since consumers vote and corporations don’t, the political wisdom of this tax initiative is less than obvious.

As we all know, Vander Zalm had the strategic acumen and populist instincts to realize the government has no support on this issue, and the organizational ability to set up a successful petition campaign.

In contrast, the Liberals did not even bother to register as an interested party so they could argue the merits (if any) of the HST during

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the petition period. This was arrogance in the extreme.

Instead, the main beneficiaries of the harmonized sales tax, the large corporations who had made generous donations to the Liberals, engaged former attorney-general Geoff Plant’s law firm to file a legal challenge to the petition results (to the complete surprise and consternation of the Liberal government, of course).

As it appears that Elections BC is not going to oppose the legal challenge in court, it may well be successful.

If a few large corporate associations and a good law firm do frustrate a petition signed by 700,000 voters, then the Liberals will truly be dead men walking and Vander Zalm will be in a position of being able to pick them off piecemeal by the recall process. Or, the government may fall in the face of massive public opposition.

In any case, the Liberals’ legal challenge has elevated the perception of Vander Zalm from that of a talented populist to one of being a principled advocate of democracy in the face of incipient tyranny.

Pretty impressive for a gardener from Ladner.

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August 18, 2010 The Delta Optimist A09 Letters to the Editor

Hospice official grateful for efforts of night market, garden tour organizers

Editor: I was very touched by the spirit of the Heart of Ladner Night Market that was organized by a small group of people who wanted to raise funds and awareness for Delta Hospice.

Michael Rudd, Ali Roddam and Trudy Buzdon-Barber worked for months to put together the second annual night market for a charity that is so grateful.

The warm, balmy weather, many activities focused on family fun, a variety of food concessions, plenty of vendors, and generous gifts

donated for a silent auction and raffle all made a summer evening wonderful.

What really touched my heart was when I spoke with the vendors and thanked them for coming. I learned that some of these generous people were living with challenging situations in their own lives, yet they were giving of their time to help Delta Hospice.

On the same day, Kristina Linder had organized the fifth annual A Day in the Garden Tour in Ladner and Tsawwassen with Ron and her garden team.

This year they introduced

fellow gardeners Guy, Brian, Edward and Sylvia to give the community the opportunity to be inspired and share the beauty and splendor of unique flowers, plants and large and small garden spaces.

Donations to see the gardens and silent auction funds will go to support Delta Hospice.

To make the day even more special, a group of friends came to visit the gardens in memory of their friend who died in the Irene Thomas Hospice and presented me with a cheque for $1,000 in her memory.

Never doubt that a small group of people can do great things. On behalf of Delta Hospice, I want to express my thanks and congratulations to the organizers of the night market and garden tour for working so hard to support families living with serious illness and bereavement.

It shows how community, when working together, can care for each other. Thank you to all who came out to join in the fun and share your support.

Nancy Macey Executive Director Delta Hospice Society

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Personally, I think the “new” signs are dull, flat and totally uninteresting.

Whoever drummed up these so-called new signs has no

taste, no sense of artistic skills and very little consideration for the people of Delta, and specifically Ladner.

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While I would not expect the festival to be centered on the theme of environment or sustainability, I would expect there to be some sort of effort made to eliminate those actions we

know are damaging to our environment.

For example, one thing that really stood out for me was the abundance of plastic water bottles. The Rotary club was selling these for a fundraiser and Safeway was even handing them out for free. This is unnecessarily wasteful, especially since we have the best tap water in North America.

Many people in the parade were handing out full letter-sized pieces of paper to promote their busi-

ness, when a smaller strip of paper would have been sufficient. The parade had several large trucks in it, many that weren’t even decorated and were unnecessarily spewing pollution into the air.

In South Delta, we can recycle every number, yet I only saw (and not enough) places to recycle plastic bottles and cans. Compost was nowhere to be seen.

Other community festivals I have attended in the Lower Mainland this year have done a much better job

at reducing waste. For next year, I would recommend organizers have a sustainability advisory crew that oversees all aspects of the festival.

If not for the environment, this should at least be done for our image, so we aren’t labeled as a town of upper-middle-class yuppies with our heads stuck in the sand.

Rebecca Beaton Undergraduate UBC Environment & Sustainability in Geography

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filled with water during the room/change room at the February 2006 flood. To south end? flood-proof the building(s) As any visitor to the park will require a massive knows, part of the charm amount of fill. The floor of and attraction of Boundary the buildings will have to Bay and Centennial Beach be at least three feet above current ground level. Even with a modestly sloping roof, any structure SUBMITTED PHOTO here is Stakes have been erected where Metro going to Vancouver plans to construct a new concession/ dominate washroom building at Centennial Beach. the area.

Another is its wildness and natural(very practical) problem ness. To turn it into a clone is that families using the of other Metro Vancouver southern parking lot and regional parks with concrete southern half of the beach pathways and direction are going to have a long signs will ruin it. walk to use the washroom Delta council seems facilities or the concession quite happy to allow Metro way at the north end. to do just that. It will be Instead of spending up to us — park users and money on a superfluous Tsawwassen residents — to interpretive centre, why not save it. rebuild the existing washKent Warmington

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There are many problems with this location. Metro’s intent is to move the main activity of Centennial Beach northward towards the habitat area. This will mean disturbance of the low sand dunes (coastal sand dune ecosystem), which are unique and very rare in our region.

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August 18, 2010 The Delta Optimist A13

MLA shares experiences of an independent in the legislature “Vicki, what’s it really like in Victoria? Do you get to speak very often? How does the legislature work for an independent MLA?” Constituents often ask these questions and I think they reflect the level of interest in the unique role of an independent MLA. Now, after a year of experience, I can assure you that my role is challenging, productive and rewarding.

My opportunities to speak are much greater than government members especially, and I have all the rights and privileges that extend to all other members of the legislative assembly.

I think everyone understands the MLA’s community role best. The Delta South constituency office is a particularly busy one and exists to help individuals both access government programs and services and solve specific problems they may be having with a given ministry or agency.

I have two full-time constituency assistants, Yvonne and Bernadette, who do an outstanding job advocating on your behalf when the system breaks down. The community role also sees the MLA (and occasionally staff) attending a great many community events, many meetings with individuals and groups, and proving the adage that “all politics is local.”

It is the work in Victoria, however, that so rightly intrigues many of you and

departmental questions of a never ask detailed questions particular minister. about a bill during commitIt is an interesting fact tee stage, nor do they ask that government members questions of the ministers do not ask during the questions in estimates.

My opportunities either forum: In my they may next MLA to speak are speak durReport, I much greater ing debate will discuss than government on a bill, but how my the speech is opportunimembers ... almost always ties to speak prepared by and ask their party communicaquestions have resulted in tions office and speaks a rather unique system of only to the merits of the cooperation within the legbill. Government members islative assembly.

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You may be interested to know that Carla Perry, constituency assistant to our former MLA, Fred Gingell, is my senior employee in Victoria; Shawn Courtney, a former legislative intern, is my full-time research officer.

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To be held at the Boys and Girls Club clubhouse on Arthur Drive, the event will feature performances by local musicians ranging in style from classical to punk/pop. There will also be an art gallery, woodcarvings, face painting and a story time.

This will be the third edi-

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The lineup of musicians includes folk singer Tyler Cheema, pop singer Beckie Hughes accompanied by pianist and acoustic guitarist Vanessa Russell, classical singer Tiffany Heering, Amie Yoshitake and her folk/rock band, punk/pop band Cold City Night and folk singer Matt Hughes.

There will be members of the Ladner Woodworkers Club demonstrating and displaying wood carving;

they will also have a lathe set up to show people how to make ball point pens.

There will be a display from the Kirkland Scouts, games and crafts, as well as a storyteller from the UBC library coming to read to the kids.

A small café will be offering coffee and cookies.

The event starts at noon on Saturday at the Wintemute Boys and Girls Club, 4727 Arthur Dr., Ladner.

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August 18, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community

Artist Horton to speak at Richmond Maritime Festival

Study skills expert leads seminars Study skills expert Terry Small will be in Ladner later this month for a pair of Delta Continuing Education workshops.

On Monday, Aug. 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Small will present How to Get Better Grades in School.

The seminar, which is designed for the whole family, will provide study strategies so students can take charge of their time.

Small says parents and children attend together to learn study secrets that have helped 182,000 students excel.

The seminar is suitable for students of all abilities in grades 4 to 12.

On Friday, Aug. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Small will lead Triple Your Reading Speed. Whether you’re a student, businessperson or a recreational reader, the workshop aims to quickly and easily improve your reading speed and comprehension.

“Even if you consider yourself a hopelessly slow reader, this time-tested seminar will work for you,” says Small.

The seminars, which cost $39 each, will be held at the Delta Manor Education Centre. To register, call Delta Continuing Education at 604-940-5550.

and a floating showcase of historic and unique boats.

Other highlights include face painting, pirate hat making and pirate tattoos, and roaming pirates and mascots.

This year also marks the inaugural Steveston Dragon Boat Festival.

The festival will give dragon boat enthusiasts a chance to test their skill and newcomers can also try

their hand at dragon boating or take it a step further by training Saturday and competing in a race on Sunday.

A special Musical Expressions concert will be held on Friday at 6 p.m.

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A former volunteer reservist with the Royal Navy, Horton received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award last year for his volunteer work in marine search and rescue.

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Tsawwassen’s John Horton will be making a pair of presentations at the Richmond Maritime Festival this weekend.

The Canadian marine artist will be using pictures of his paintings in the talks.

The first will be on Capt.

Vancouver and his exploration of the northwest coast of North America on Saturday at 2 p.m.

The second presentation will be on the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy on Sunday at 2 p.m.

They will be held at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard in the Murakami Boatworks building (5180 Westwater Dr.).

The talks are free and seating is limited.

The seventh annual Richmond Maritime Festival also features a variety of maritime exhibits, such as knot tying, rope making, model boat building and net mending as well as live entertainment, hands-on demonstrations

A18 The Delta Optimist August 18, 2010

Cars and quilts Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show draws a crowd photos by Chung Chow Thousands came out for the seventh edition of the Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show in Ladner Village on Sunday. Clockwise from below: Darlene Loftus (left) and Gail Thomson of Pacific Spirit Quilt Guild working on a quilt that will be donated to the Shriners.

Belinda Kelly of Chilliwack went retro for the day. Ben Jones, 9, isn’t too sure about this curious 1959 three-wheel Messerschmitt KR200. Some boots adorned with the Union Jack were on display for the day. A 1952 Chevy fire truck. A ‘51 Cadillac parked on display near a quilt-draped balcony. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

August 18, 2010 The Delta Optimist A19 Coming Events

◆There’s a Teen Pizza and Games Night at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 12 to 19. Registration is required. Visit or call the information desk at 604946-6215. ◆The first Rainbow Family Brunch was fantastic and up next will be a picnic. It will be on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Park gazebo (near the water park). South Delta Rainbow Families is a social group of same-sex partners and their families; singles; male and female couples from Ladner or Tsawwassen. Come for a picnic in the park and meet your neighbours. ◆The South Delta Basketball Association is inviting artists and graphic designers to submit entries for a new logo for the group

by Aug. 31. Submit a pdf to info@southdeltabasketball.org or drop one off to Sublime Art Supplies and Gallery in Tsawwassen. The winning design gets a $100 gift card to Sublime (or

cash). Visit southdelta.snyb. ca for more information. ◆The Delta Photo Club, with an 80-plus membership and growing, has found a new location at KinVillage. Our weekly meetings, seminars and field trips will start up for the year on Sept. 8. Contact Karen at escape2ocean@ yahoo.ca for more information. ◆Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend with a chronic illness or problems related to aging? Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering a sixweek education and support group starting Thursday, Sept. 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. once a week for six weeks. Cost is $25.

Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call Laurie Pettman at 604-943-3921 or the Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660.

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Shop our unique one of a kind items: high quality artwork, pottery, silverware, china, linens, jewelry and furniture plus decorative and unusual objects of all kinds. Come early for the best selection. All proceeds go towards medical equipment and patient comforts at Delta Hospital. Call 604946-1455 for more information.

Seniors ◆There’s a birthday lunch on Friday, Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., Ladner. The cost is $6 for members and $7 for guests. Call 604-9461411. ◆The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding an open house on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration for fall instructional programs is also open. Call 604-9461411.

Fund Raisers ◆Golf Fore the Cure! Hit the links in support of breast cancer research on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Cove Links. Register as an individual, twosome or foursome. Sponsorship opportunities and silent auction donors are welcome.

For more information on Golf Fore the Cure, visit www.golfcanada.ca/golfforethecure. To register, contact Heather at the Cove Links pro shop at 604-9461839.

◆South Delta Seniors Travel presents a mystery trip on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

It costs $55 for members and $60 for non-members.

Lunch and gratuities are included. Tickets are sold at KinVillage Centre (Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and McKee Seniors Recreation Centre (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Ticket deadline: Aug. 27.

Ladner on Saturday, Aug. 21 at noon and sponsored

by West Coast Community Church. ◆The annual juried art show Oil & Water is running until Aug. 28. It is presented by the South Delta Artists’ Guild and includes work from many accomplished artists both local and from the Lower Mainland. All works are for sale and may be enjoyed at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the southeast corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: http://southdeltaartistsguild. com. ◆Do you love to make music, sing, dance, or act?

If you are 25 years and under, come share your talent and audition for the

2010-2011 season of the Young People’s Concert Series. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept.

11 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

We’re looking for outstanding solos or small ensembles to perform in the exciting series which will run from October 2010-May 2011. Book your audition time today at 604-720-3392 or contact jones-inc@telus. net.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Did you know that children’s enrolment in sports drops significantly between grade 4 and 7? Not everyone enjoys team sports and organized physical activities but everybody needs to keep active every day to stay healthy. Activities like Winskill’s Youth Night let youth explore a variety of options (fitness in the weight room and studio, swimming, diving, water polo and other water games can all be tried on a Friday night), allowing them to find activities they like. Lifeguards and fitness leaders at Delta recreation facilities can provide the guidance for youth to learn and succeed at a new activity and stay physically active.

For more information about the Hub, call Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre at 604.952.3005 and for other opportunities to be active in Delta, go to www.deltarec.ca or call your local recreation centre

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campaign to try and attract voters. The lone council seat being contested was left vacant after the death of George Hawksworth this spring. The by-election will be held Sept. 18. The Optimist asked:

Eight candidates are running in next month’s Delta council byelection. While by-elections usually have lower voter turnouts than general elections, the council hopefuls also face a summertime

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‘Boots’ excited about new role

South Delta Minor Hockey Association hires Lawson Boutilier as director of player and coach development BY

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Lawson (Boots) Boutilier is looking forward to his new role as director of player and coach development with the South Delta Minor Hockey Association.

“I think the coaches and kids are hungrier for more.

They want to learn more.

It’s a big responsibility but I’m looking forward to it, looking forward to the challenge,” he says.

Boutilier, 51, says he’ll be assisting players and coaches from all of the association’s age levels.

He’s been a volunteer the past three years with the association as a coach, division manager and VP of initiation hockey, but Boutilier’s new role will be a paid position.

Association president Phil Alalouf noted quite a few other organizations have also gone the route of having a paid position when it comes to player and coach development.

Just through the tunnel, both Seafair and Richmond Minor fall into that recent trend.

Boutilier will work with a committee to implement and instruct sessions to help different age groups of players with certain skill

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Lawson (Boots) Boutilier is the new South Delta Minor Hockey Association’s director of player and coach development. sets, Alalouf said.

“We’re excited to have Boots doing what he’s doing. He’s very good with the kids. I think the coaches he works with very much respect him. He’s very

knowledgeable and very approachable,” he said.

Boutilier, who’s originally from Halifax, finished his junior career with the Junior ‘A’ Halifax Lions of the Metro Valley Junior

Hockey League.

He turned down a walkon tryout with the New York Rangers, opportunities at Dalhousie and St. Mary’s and a chance to referee in the American Hockey

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League in favour of joining the RCMP. Boutilier, now a 30-year veteran with the Mounties, ended up being a player/ coach on an RCMP hockey team.

In the mid-1980s he was transferred to Bowen Island and started the Bowen Island Softball Association.

It was an experience where he learned a lot about dealing with people and with all ages, he said, something that will help with his new role.

“I think with this kind of a job you have to have strong interpersonal skills and communication and you have to like being around people.”

He mentioned putting a focus on early skill development for initiation-level players, establishing skill sessions and programs for players on the verge of making rep teams and holding more goalie clinics as some of his objectives.

Boutilier described the initiation level as “the foundation” of a hockey program.

He’s also worked with the Vancouver Giants and the Delta school district’s hockey academy.

A Ladner resident, Boutilier has a son, Chase, playing with South Delta Minor.

The minor hockey association is made up of over 800 players, male and female, from six- to 19years-old, the organization’s website states.

Ladner rower captures gold, bronze at CanAmMex junior regatta The medals were another achievement in an outstanding season for Dart, who trains with the Delta Deas Rowing Club.

Dart, who juggled preparing for his Grade 12 provincial exams while qualifying for the CanAmMex, won the senior men’s singles event at the national high school championships in St. Catherines earlier this

year.

He was also honoured with the Kiwanis Delta Memorial Sports Award in June.

The local service club teamed up with Delta Spirit of B.C. to annually present the award to the municipality’s top up-and-coming athletes who endure high costs to compete at the elite level.

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Ladner’s Joe Dart was on top of his game at the CanAmMex junior regatta in Tennessee last month.

The local rower won gold in the men’s single and bronze in the men’s quad race with teammates Matt Fournier, Aubrey Blackhall and Mike Thornton.

The event included teams from Canada, the United States and Mexico.

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Dolphins bring medals home from Winnipeg Swim club competes at age-group championships Winnipeg played host to the Canadian Age-Group Swimming Championships, where 1,100 of the best young swimmers from across Canada descended on the Pan Am Games Pool for some lightning-quick racing.

The Winskill Dolphins made the journey to the province-of-a-thousandlakes with a sizeable contingent and numerous firsttime national participants.

When they returned home to Tsawwassen, it was with gold, silver, and bronze in hand.

Leading the Dolphin pod was Luke Reilly (14) who captured his first national title early in the competition, winning gold in 400metre individual medley by clearing the next competitor by four seconds.

Reilly would continue his domination of the medleys, claiming his second gold in 200 IM. He also netted himself silver in 800 free, bronze in 200 back and set a new club record in 200 free.

At his first age-group national championship, Ryan Anderson (16) turned heads in the breaststroke events.

He placed fourth at the 50-metre distance, snatched bronze at 100 and claimed gold in the 200.

It was his first national title and also qualified him for Pan Pacific Trials in Victoria. Anderson also set new club records in the 50 and 100.

Fellow national rookie Maya Hiebert placed fifth in 100 breaststroke, her first national final, a best

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Relays were fast and furious. Tan and Taylor Reilly paired with Nina Takahashi (12) and Heather Lam (11) from Vancouver Pacific Swim Club to win gold in 11-12 4x100 medley and silver in 4x100 free.

Sidney Peake (14), Sarah Yeo and Megan Kwiatkowski teamed up with Alicia Chung (13) from VPSC to claim bronze and set a new B.C. record in 13-14 4x200 freestyle relay, and claim silver in the 4x100 free. Maya Heibert, Kwiatkowski, Yeo and Chung placed sixth in the 14 and under 4x100 medley.

The boys had their time in the spotlight when Vito Zou (13), Gabe Lee (14), Luke Reilly (14) with Keith Eriks (14) from VPSC set a new Canadian record in the 4x200 freestyle. Reilly and Zou joined Colton Kasteel (14) and Nicolas Kastings (15) from Canadian Dolphins Swim Club to place seventh in 15 and under 4x100 medley.

“Hard work pays off in this sport,” said Dolphins head coach Tom Rushton on his team’s performances. “[As a coach] you know your athletes are going to perform if they’ve done the work all season, made the little changes that make the big differences, and that’s what happened in Winnipeg.

“The swimmers got the opportunity to race on the national stage and most of them took it, and, in a number of cases, some of them owned it and thrived in the experience.”

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time and less than half a second away from the podium.

In her first nationals, Taylor Reilly (12) set a club record in the 50 breaststroke during an exciting head-to-head swim-off for an alternate spot.

Visiting from Singapore, Clarissa Tan (12) placed sixth in 50 backstroke and 50 butterfly, where she swam a best time by over one second.

Alyssa von Ende (15) won bronze in 200 butterfly, her first national podium finish. She beat her previous best time by over three seconds and broke the club record, previously held by former team member and national champion Karyn Jewell.

Meghan Kwiatkowski (14) earned a bronze in 200 backstroke and placed sixth in 50 and 100 free events. Kwiatkowski’s 100 backstroke qualified her for Pan Pacific Trials and set a new UBC Dolphins record, breaking an 18-year-old mark.

Sarah Yeo (13) made her first age-group national final in the 13-14 200 backstroke, slashing four seconds off her previous best and finishing seventh in the final.

Markus Thormeyer (12) set a new UBC record in 100 backstroke during the preliminaries and broke his own record again later that night, lowering the 23year-old record by 1.5 seconds over the day to finish sixth overall. Thormeyer’s 100 back now approaches the provincial record of 1:06.54 held by three-time

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BROWN, Nina Leucretia

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of John on August 2, 2010.

John was born and raised in Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1957. He was employed by TRIUMF at UBC and retired in 1995. John is survived by his wife Ruby, daughter Jackie and her children, Sarah (Eric), William and Sophia, 5 greatgrandchildren and extended family here and in England.

The most important thing to John was his family and he will be deeply missed by all of us.

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With sadness and great love we announce the passing of Nina Brown after a valiant and mercifully brief struggle with cancer. We will miss her wisdom and kindness and enthusiasm for life. Nina loved good books, naughty dogs and her adoring family.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years Peter, her son Peter and his partner Frances, daughter Janet and her husband Fred, and her pride and joy, grandson Luke. “...And I shall reside in the house of the Lord forever” A Celebration of Nina’s life will be held at the Delta Funeral Home on Sunday August 22nd, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Delta Hospice Society.

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SAMMON, Charles Peter

Charles was born in Dublin, Ireland, June 18, 1940 and passed away August 11, 2010 in Delta Hospital at the age of 70 years. He was a long haul truck driver for 30 years with CP Transport and with PWS for the last 14 years. He is predeceased by his parents and survived by wife Carmel, daughter Leona and granddaughter Amber Sammon who was his pride and joy, brother Terry (Kay) Sammon, as well as many family and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC. Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

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Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $13 (combination of base wage, graveyard shift premium and daily production bonus).

Detail descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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

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EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION 1266

Medical/Dental

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for Tsawwassen office, 3-4 days per week. MUST have medical terminology and good computer skills.

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Administrative Support / Bookkeeper

Perm/PT (26 hrs/wk) Position incl. clerical support, phones and basic bookkeeping/payroll duties. Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel. Experience with Simply Acct’g or Quick Books.

Basic personal tax prep skills would be an asset. Fax resume to 604-943-8329 or email: ee.admin100@gmail.com Angie G.H. Ng, C.A.

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FULL TIME PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Required for busy seasonal packaging operation.

Successful candidate is superorganized, thorough, logical, detail oriented, with strong math skills, comfortable with computers and good at follow up. A self starter, working with a small team, you will need strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable in a busy sales and shipping environment.

Previous inventory control experience as asset. Please provide resume in person to 3925 64th Street, East Ladner, Delta, or fax to (604) 952-8828 FAO Anne Lockart.

GLAZIER (at least 2nd year) required for full time employment in Northern Alberta and Northern BC. All service/commercial projects.

Excellent benefits, Top wages & relocation expenses available.

Contact Bob Normandeau 780-532-4711 or 780-228-1914 or resume to bnormandeau@allwestglass.com www.all-westglass.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Required. Organized, multitasking, productive, the successful candidate is detail oriented, proficient in math, has excellent written & spoken command of English, has a friendly but professional telephone manner. Applicant should be skilled in Excel, Word, and have had experience in a busy purchasing, follow up, & any administrative duties as required. References and own transport required. Position begins September 2010.

Knowledge of gardening an asset. Hours 8 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday. Please provide resume in person to 3925 64th Street, East Ladner, Delta, or fax to (604)952-8828 FAO Anne Lockhart.

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REAL ESTATE RENTALS 6002

Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates.

604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

Real Estate Services

6005

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford Reduced 1800sf 4br 2ba w/suite, quiet cul-de-sac $339K 859-4048 id5174 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Delta Open House Sat/Sun 1-4, 11781-71A ave, Sunshine Hills immaculate 2414sf 5br home, suite, pool, $549K 502-7541 id5201 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission Reduced, Hatzic Lk gated waterfront lot w/27’ 5th wheel $138K 820-4457 id5195 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $499,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Vanc S. Granville 590sf 1br condo, top fl, insuite laundry, view $335K 946-2689 id5199

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Until The Property Is Sold. No Fees. www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

6505

TSAWWASSEN , View Crescent.

2 BR, 2 baths, top flr corner, u/g prkg, enste w/d, $1550. Immed.

604-505-8467, sloo@shaw.ca

6508

Apt/Condos

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

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6030

Lots & Acreage

19-ACRES, LEVEL & TREED on Sunshine Coast. Creek at back & road down side. Rural, beautiful Powell River. Call Neil Frost 604-483-6345. Coast Realty Group.

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No HST. $325,888. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6508

Tsawwassen Terrace

Are you looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom suite in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-782-4326

Shawnigan

2 bedroom suites available in clean and quiet building.

Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002

Kerry Court

1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg.

Rent includes 2 appl, drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt to view please call 604-943-1487

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor

Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains.

1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw.

Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

LADNER Del Rio

1 bedroom suite available September 1st in quiet well maintained building. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and h/w. To make an appt to view please call 604-946-9268

Apt/Condos

2 BR 1 bath apt in Ladner centre near shopping. Clean, new paint, & lam flrs. Kitchen w/ fridge & stove, shared w/d. Lrg covered deck. Avail Sept 1, $825/mth w/ 1 prkg spot. NO smoking NO pets.

Call 604-767-7301

1 BR + balcony, central Ladner, ns, np, coin wd, avail Sept 1, $780, 604-538-3777

QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail now/ Sept 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, no pets 778-316-3401

2 BR, 2 bath Tsaw. 6 appls + more, fp, prkg, ns, np, refs, req’d, avail Oct 1, $1600, 604-767-0845

TSAW. 1 BR, all appls, FP, inste wd, np, no BBQ, nr all ammens.

Suitable adults. 604-943-6163

EVERGREEN DOWNS

Harbourside

Affordable 1 bedroom suite available in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more information please call 604-946-9268

We are family housing so cannot rent a 2 bedroom to a couple or a single person. Income guidelines are a range of $2850 to $4600 gross per month to qualify. We have no subsidies available at this time.

Application, references, proof of income are required. Security deposit for unit is 1/2 month’s rent. We do accept small dogs and pets with an additional 1/2 month’s rent as security deposit.

If you are interested, and meet our guidelines and would like to view, please call 604-451-6082

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

LADNER 1bdrm $750 all incl’d, 3 bdrm $1040 incl., heat, h/w, prkg.

Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. 604-940-8726

$

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR HOUSE, 1 1/2 BATH, $1500/month, Fenced yard, N. Delta, Avail Sept. 15, Call for application 604-623-4102

4 BR rancher, 2.5 bath, 2 fp, pool, Tsaw, Sep 1, ns, np, long/short term, $2400, 604-943-8041 4/5 br rancher, Tsaw, 2.5 bath, sunny yard, fp, all appls, $2100, pet ok, Immed 604-948-1966 CENTRAL LADNER 6 yr old, 2400 sf. home, 3 br+ 3rd flr loft, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen w/family room, dbl garage, enclosed patio with natural gas outlets. Close to schools. $2200mth/+utils. 604-946-1244 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL (2) 2 BDRM’s Available Sept. 1 & Oct. 1, $995. incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

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Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

6540

Houses - Rent

LADNER HERITAGE STYLE 4 bdrm 3 bath 1-yr-old, 2660 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings. Large great rm, living/ dining rm, kitchen -- steel & granite, hrdwd, in-flr heat, gas f/p, master w/ walk-in. Dbl garage.

Close to school/village/shops.

NS. Phone 604-948-9616 or 604-618-3658. $2600 Avail Oct 1.

LARGE 2-LEVEL House. 3 BR., 3 Bath. Spacious living & family rooms w/ 2 fp priv backyard.

Steps to park & playing fields at Winskill. Great loc., one blk to shopping, transit, South Park School & high school. Avail Oct 1,1-year lease pref, N/S N/P. Must provide ref’s. $1950. Call Blair at 604-649-6101

6570

9125

Domestic

6595

1991 CHRYSLER LeBaron convertible, immac except for roof, $1995 firm, Ladner, 604-952-0926 leave msg.

6600

MOBILE Metric Motorcycle Mechanic, Located in Delta, we offer p/up & del, 604 340-7055

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

1 BDRM suite in great house, w/d carport, walk to town. $850 inclusive Tsaw. 778-863-4583 1 BR bsmt ste $550 Ladner. w/d, cable util, internet. n/s, n/p avail immed. 604 946 7072 1 BR bsmt suite, nr bus stop, school, Port Guichon area. $700 pet ok, n/s, 604-946-3032 1 BR ste, upper flr, South Delta, very large, 4 appl, $800 incl utils, n/s, no pets, call 604-940-0154 2 BR bsmt suite, Ladner, updated d/w, insuite laundry $950 incl hydro, cable, ns np 604-763-4925 3 BR Ladner Bsmt, fridge, stove, wd, fenced yard, prkg, avail Aug 15, ns, $1000, 604-765-3642 AVAIL SEPT 1 - 2 BR ste, Ladner, w/d neg. d/w, n/s, n/p, $1000 + 1/3 utils. 604-940-0167 TSAW- 3BR, upper, 1 1/2 bath., Mt. Baker/Southlands view, lrg sunroom/deck, nr schools, shops. $1600 Last wk. Aug. 604-943-8998 * 604-250-4409.

Townhouses Rent

6605

3 BR 2 1/2 bath private yard quiet complex across from school great family home! $1900 avail Sept 604-940-3333

RIDEK STORAGE

Scrap Car Removal

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

Sports & Imports

9160

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

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs.

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

Storage

1473 GULF RD, Pt Roberts Washington state - just across the border south of Tsaw.

Exterior & mini storage avail.

Boats, RVs and more starting at $20/month.

360-945-5242

FOR LEASE

$120 Min. FOR COMPLETE

9130

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

PARTIALLY FURN, sep bldg in shared house acreage, E. Ladner priv. quiet, $575, 604-940-4595

Office/Retail Rent

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

2003 BUICK Century Gold Custom, Like new, all new head gaskets, NO acc. $5,998 obo.

604-568-4345

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

Office Space 621 sqft avail June 1st . 4840 Delta Street, Ladner.

2nd, elevator & sec indoor prkng, Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563

9145

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE. Cottage available for short or long term rental.

Fully furn’d 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

LADNER 3 BR house on farm, 4635 88th St, 2 baths, pets ok, w/d, Avail Now, 778-233-8702

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in Oliva ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square 1658 Sq ft of Office/Commercial Space for Lease - Small office space available 291 sq ft on ground floor.

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

AUTOMOTIVE

9145

Do You Need to Rent Your Property?

3 Lines 3 Times

If you qualify and are interested in viewing, please call 604-451-6082

WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

6565

Apt/Condos

3 BR, 2 bath townhouse, 1515 sq. ft. 3 levels near Shell and Alderbridge.

Rent is $1,250 per month. Utilities are extra, hydro and gas.

Must be a family and must have income in the range of $3750-$5500. Application, references and proof of income is required. Security deposit of ½ month’s rent is required. Small pets are accepted with an additional security deposit of ½ months rent.

Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required

CALL 604 946-1094

4600 Evergreen Lane, Ladner

6508

SHEPHERD DRIVE, RICHMOND

● DIFFICULTY SELLING? ●

Pymts Too High, Penalty, No Equity?

RENTALS Apartments & Condos

Apt/Condos

Real Estate

(604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663

6020

6508

THE SCRAPPER

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

1999 HONDA CRV EX, auto, local 1 owner, honda serviced,no claims 137 k $8950 604-328-0816 2006 TOYOTA Sienna, mint, auto, a/c, p/w, p/s, 1 owner, 43,700k, $18,995. 604-924-1473 2007 MERCEDES GL450, Must Sell! 4 matic, local, silver, 7 seats, dvds $48,500 obo, 604-808-8481

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

9160

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9150

STEVE FALCOS - Licenced Auto Mechanic. Fair rates & honest.

604-218-7079

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2011 VESPA LX 50, Dragon Red, 4-stroke/4-valve – brand new, only 7 kms - $3500 604-720-2321

Sports & Imports

E

Services & Repairs

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $12,500. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

1991 MERCEDES 500SL convert turquoise, hardtop, auto, good cond, $11,000 604-726-4258 1993 NISSAN 240SX limited ed.

SE convertible, Skyline seats & rims, blk/blk, aircared, 186 K, $4200 obo. 604-600-2030

1992

VW

EUROVAN

CV

Westfalia, white 5 spd, slps 4. Immac

$18,900 obo 604-763-8260

(604) 209-2026

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

1990 LANDCRUISER Prado 152 K, clean, no rust, replaced tires, battery etc. $7500. 604-874-0536

1999 JAGUAR VDP, 109 K, gold (taupe), heated seats, all pwr, etc $11,700 obo 604-926-4127

WanttoDownsize YourGasGuzzler?

Find your answer in the Delta Optimist Classifieds – in print and online!

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-630-3300.

1995 FORD E350 25’ CLASS C, 8 cyl, Yellowstone, 114,600km, slps 6, $15,000. 604-255-5453

AUTOMOTIV

E

06 CIVIC. Runs great. 34 MPG , 30k miles. Call Jim 555-3210.

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• • • • • • •

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

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

HOME SERVICES 8055

Cleaning

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445 EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 FOR A SPARKLING CLEAN HOME at reasonable rates, Pls call Carol 778-434-2127 (Tsaw) LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 MRS. BUBBLES In home laundry services and more. Organizing, dog walking, ironing. For details lmbegin@telus.net 604-862-4112

8058

Computer Services

8087

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128 Side Door Graphics & Design.

Prepress services, typesetting & design, Sandy 604-374-6634

8060

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

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

Dave: 604-940-1125

Cell:604-220-3145 pgr 844-0176

DRIVEWAY / CONCRETE REMOVAL. Free estimates.

Disposal King, 604-889-2085

Driveways, Sidewalks, Stairs, Floors, Forming, Landscaping, Any Reno’s, 778-881-0961

8075

Drywall

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

8080

E

Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158

Handyperson

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

Too much to do, not enough time? ... I can help!

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

NEED A HAND?

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

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

8155

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

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

778.881.6096 Cascadia Painting

Angela Wells

CASCADIA PAINTING Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Property Maintenance • • • • • • •

PAINTING LTD.

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

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

604 •240 •2194 604 •943 •2401

Cell 604.626.1975

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

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

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

For anything Yard Related!

All your Lawn Needs Mowinghedging - seasonal clean up & power washing. 604-209-8640

“Give us a Call!”

604-946-7308

8185

Moving & Storage

Jean-Guy Bottin

BEST IN CLASS Painting Outside Specialist

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

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

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

OGOPOGO PAINTING Since 1998

WCB, Insured Professional, Residential/Commercial Les Stirling 604-514-2636

For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Member: Better Business Bureau

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

Plumbing

RED SEAL

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles.

24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

604-618-4988

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

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

8250

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000 LIC’D PLUMBER, registered & insured. Installations/renos/hw tanks. Good rates! 604-789-3922

8225

Power Washing

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

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

Exterior House Cleaning Driveways, Painting & Sealing A name you can trust Don’t wait. Call Ian Ferguson

Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

Roofing

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting

TOP DAWG

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

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

778-883-3294 www.topdawgroofing.ca

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

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266 Coast To Coast Roofing Specialize in new & reroofs since 1992 Call Gary 604-897-3614

* Save Your Dollars * Bath, Kitchen, Suite’s & More www. renorite.com 604-781-7695

8250

Roofing

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

8255 10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

Mark 778-323-1045

PAINT RITE BY RICH

604-209-8640

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

CONFIDENT

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

•Lawn Care •Hedging •Pruning •Clean-up •Rubbish Removal •Power Raking •Aerating •Power Washing

DENALI PAINTING − Ext. & Int. Seniors Discount. WCB. Free Est. Reas Rates. 778-320-4438

PAUL WEATHERBY

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

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

Best In Class Painting - outside specialist. low rates, refs avail, 100% guar. Mark 778-323-1045

8220

★ Hedging ★ Pruning ★ Lawn Maintenance ★ Locally owned ★ Refs. avail ★ Free estimates.

Call Clayton 604-314-8273

Lawn & Garden

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-943-4024

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

8160

PRECISION PAINTING

8195

604-948-5296

Landscaping

ABOVE THE REST

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

8130 Delta PC Service & Consulting

Excavating

• Residential Roofing • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service 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 2010 for a 5% discount

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604-588-0833

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JJ Roofing • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

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

604-726-6345

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 ●

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP

Over 25 years serving South Delta

• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings

604-649-9600

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. From $179 - $565 including dump fees.

Disposal King, 604-306-8599

8300

Stucco

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

604-725-8925

8309

Tiling

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est.

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

8315

Tree Services

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

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