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To say Al and Phyllis Wawryk were surprised to be named recipients of the Citizen of the Year award at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Hats Off to Excellence gala is an understatement. “My wife and I were actually stunned,” Al Wawryk said a few days after the Friday night banquet. “We were absolutely flabbergasted.” The couple received a standing ovation and Phyllis was moved

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to tears as she and her husband lar, that has benefited from the accepted the award. Sundance is B.C. Guide Dog The Wawryks own and operate Services, which has raised more the Sundance pub, banquet hall than $40,000 through weekly and motel and quietly go about meat draws since 2003. helping many More Hats Off winners on Page 29 in the community while Photos at www.delta-optimist.com running their The couple also quietly helps East Ladner business, which is in out the less fortunate or those its 33rd year. who have fallen on hard times. The Sundance is often the site They often provide free temporary of fundraisers for local chariaccommodations for people who ties and organizations and last might not have anywhere else to year alone $100,000 was raised go or those who have fallen victhrough various activities. tim to a disaster. One local group, in particu-

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When many were displaced by the Evergreen Lane apartment fire last summer, the Wawryks sprung into action to ensure there was hot food and coffee available as well as rooms for those in need. The other finalists for Citizen of the Year were Bev Day and Peter Guichon. Day was nominated for her many years of work with Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, while Guichon, a fourth generation Ladner farmer who runs the largest soil-based operation in B.C., was recognized for his overarching support of local charities.

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With the recent blast of cold weather, South Delta’s emergency shelter opened its doors for the first time last weekend. Debbie Mitchell, who has helped organize the local effort at Ladner United Church to house the homeless during inclement weather, said the shelter was advised to open last Friday night. Initially, she said, the shelter was told to stay open until Wednesday morning but with the cold weather sticking around for a few more days the shelter has been advised to stay open until Friday morning. It officially opened Nov. 1, but last weekend was the first time the shelter was told to be ready to accept those in need. Mitchell said no one came on Friday or Saturday nights, but on Sunday one man took advantage of the facility. She said it was hard to put him back out into the cold early Monday morning, but the shelter only has enough volunteers to operate from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The local shelter is one of many emergency facilities open to the homeless during extreme weather conditions from November to March. On nights where an extreme weather alert is issued, as was the case in the last few days, the church will convert its nursery into an overnight shelter for those with nowhere else to sleep. Anyone interested in volunteering with the local shelter is asked to contact Ladner United Church at 604-946-6254 or by e-mail at ladner.united@dccnet.com.

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Gentner touted for leader With James facing unrest, website pops up calling on Delta North MLA to run for top job SANDOR GYARMATI

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Promoted by some as an ideal candidate to lead the provincial New Democrats, former Delta councillor Guy Gentner says his interest is first and foremost to represent the wishes of his riding. The NDP’s MLA for Delta North since 2005, Gentner’s name has surfaced as a possible replacement for Carole James. It’s a scenario that could be plausible in light of tumultuous events on the provincial scene, although at this point Gentner hasn’t said he intends to run for the job. The embattled Liberals, suffering from an all-time low in the opinion polls thanks in large part to the highly unpopular harmonized sales tax, continue to have well publicized problems, even after the announcement by Premier Gordon Campbell that he plans to step down. Although the next provincial election is still more than two years away, things seemingly should be turning in the New Democrats’ favour. However, the opposition party has problems of its own with James’ ability to lead it to victory openly doubted by dissidents. Last week, James, whose party has been defeated twice under her watch, was dealt another blow when Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy resigned as caucus whip. Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald had previously resigned as caucus chair following James’ expulsion of MLA Bob Simpson for his public criticism of her. The most recent resigna-

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Delta North MLA Guy Gentner, some people’s choice to replace Carole James as NDP leader, has never been shy about speaking his mind. tion came a day before the party’s provincial council endorsed James’ leadership. If James can’t defend the challenges from within, the question then surfaces about a possible replacement. That’s where Gentner, the two-term MLA for Delta North and currently the critic for intergovernmental relations, might come in. Having served on Delta council from 1999 to 2005 under the TriDelta banner with Mayor Lois Jackson before making the jump to provincial politics, his name has surfaced as a possible leadership candidate. Recently, a website at www.hesourguy.weebly. com appeared carrying the title He’s Our Guy! Draft Guy Gentner for BCNDP Leader.

The site’s anonymous creators, calling themselves The Committee to Draft Guy Gentner for BCNDP Leadership, said the party needs to present another credible and progressive alternative. When the website appeared, Gentner had no comment about its content other than to note he was surprised by it and had no knowledge who’s behind it. At the NDP provincial council meeting last weekend, delegates voted by a large margin against a resolution for a leadership convention. However, 13 of 34 MLAs, including Gentner, did not don yellow scarves in a public demonstration of support for the leader. In an interview this week, Gentner, well known for being outspoken on issues

as an MLA and during his Delta council days, said he wasn’t offered a scarf. He also noted he wouldn’t have been comfortable with “flag waving.” Gentner hasn’t come out publicly questioning James’ leadership or her ability to win the next election. However, as far as the NDP holding a leadership convention, Gentner noted a large majority of the membership in his constituency indicated they wanted one. “Most of them didn’t necessary have objections to Carole per se, they just wanted an opportunity to reinvigorate, renew and rebuild. So I’ll stand up for what my members want me to do,” he said. “I think it’s positive. It would have meant a new mandate for Carole, per-

haps.” University of Victoria political science professor Dr. Norman Ruff told the Optimist the more puzzling aspect of the turmoil within the NDP is there’s no obvious successor to James, at least not anyone who might perform more effectively. John Horgan or Mike Farnworth could handle the leadership and Leonard Krog might take a run at it again, but probably none would be any better at improving the party’s standing, said Ruff. A leadership review for the NDP is held during the party’s convention. Under the party’s constitution, a leadership race would be triggered if a simple majority of convention delegates vote in favour of holding such a contest.

The ranks of independents joining Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington in the legislature continue to grow. Last week’s expulsion of MLA Bill Bennett from the Liberal caucus makes it four independents since Huntington successfully ran on her own in the last election. Bennett, the former energy minister, was tossed following harsh criticism of Premier Gordon Campbell. He’s joined by NDP MLA Bob Simpson, who was ejected by leader Carole James following his public criticism of her, and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, who quit the Liberal caucus over the HST. Huntington said the needs of British Columbians have been pushed aside by the wellpublicized turmoil within the Liberal ranks. “Whether it’s the premier, ministers or taxes, the B.C. government is imploding before our eyes. We are witnessing the spectacle that comes with the sudden unraveling of centralized power,” Huntington said. “Two former members of cabinet have decided truth is more important than position and principle more important than power,” Huntington continued. “When Mr. Bennett admitted to reporters that the system won’t put up with honesty, he was admitting what the people of Delta South declared at the ballot box: We are taking back government.”

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Site preparations are underway for construction of a concession building at Centennial Beach. To open next summer, the building next to the expanded children’s playground will also house washrooms and change rooms. Metro Vancouver had planned to include a destination-style restaurant as part of the building, but that component has been shelved for now. Metro Vancouver is hosting a public information meeting to discuss other proposed improvements to Centennial Beach tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen.

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B.C.’s finance minister made a stop in South Delta yesterday morning to dispel some myths about the HST. Delta’s three Rotary Clubs — Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta — have teamed up to raise money for the Rotary Ethics in Business Award and invited Colin Hansen to speak at a breakfast meeting at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Hansen said he welcomed the opportunity to speak to the crowd about the new, and controversial, harmonized sales tax, which went into effect July 1. “I think there’s an important decision that all British Columbians have to make,” he said, referring to next year’s referendum on the tax. In the lead up to the September referendum, Hansen said he is getting out and talking to various groups about the HST in an attempt to dispel a number of myths. He adamantly opposes the argument the government was planning to implement the HST before the 2009 provincial election. “We were not,” he said. He said the idea of harmonizing the GST and PST has been looked at by Ministry of Finance staff on several occasions since it was introduced by the

federal government in 1995. However, Hansen said, the B.C. government was long opposed to it because it was felt the regulations around the HST were too restrictive. It was only when Ontario negotiated PHOTO BY JESSICA KERR its HST agreement Finance Minister Colin Hansen was in with Ottawa that Ladner yesterday. things changed. Firstly, he said, everyHansen said the thing is not more expensive significant transition fundwith the addition of the new ing and more flexibility in tax. implementing the tax made Many consumer goods it more palatable to the prowere subject to both the vincial government. GST and PST before. He The minister also mainsaid about 20 per cent of tains the Liberals never made any election promises goods are more expensive since the HST was brought around the HST last year. in. Many everyday items, “There was no such such as groceries and health promise that was ever care, are exempt. made,” he said. “It was Heat and gasoline have something that came up been exempted from seven afterwards.” Hansen said the province per cent of the tax, as have books and kids clothing. was rushed by Ottawa to Hansen said the B.C. make a decision on the tax economy would take a so it could be rolled out significant hit if the governconcurrently with Ontario. ment were to repeal the tax He admitted the governand return to the two sepament did not have a comrate taxes. B.C. would have munications plan in place to pay back $1.6 billion to when the HST announceOttawa. As well, it costs the ment was made. B.C. government about $30 “We have done a lousy million a year to administer job as a government with the PST. communication around the In an effort to remedy HST.” the communication issues The minister went on to try and dispel some of what with the public around the HST, Hansen said a sepahe feels are the more comrate Vancouver office was mon misconceptions about recently set up. the HST.

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW Let’s just shut up and win the next one. I suspect that had to be the thinking of the NDP’s provincial council, which voted 84 per cent last weekend against holding a leadership convention next year. Carole James’ supporters have every right to view the move as an endorsement of the party’s current leader, although cynics might suggest it has much more to do with stabilizing a boat that can finally see port. The Liberals are floundering in the polls and it doesn’t appear a saviour will appear before the party holds its own leadership convention next year. Watching the Liberals imploding before their very eyes, New Democrats should be poised to form government — all they have to do for the next 30 months is sit back, be quiet and enjoy the show from a front row seat. Yet just as things are looking up for the NDP, internal fighting threatens to torpedo the party. Dissension within caucus ranks has been gaining strength in recent weeks, initially fueled by James’ expulsion of MLA Bob Simpson and then bolstered by the resignations of both the caucus chair and whip. Many MLAs refused to endorse James’ leadership when pressed on the issue by media in Victoria. With the party possibly headed toward a Liberal-like meltdown, it’s clear the provincial council was going to take whatever steps were necessary to avoid that fate, endorsing James and averting a divisive leadership battle first and foremost among them. It remains to be seen, however, whether backing the MLA from Victoria-Beacon Hill, who became leader seven years ago yesterday and has failed to take the NDP to the promised land in two subsequent elections, was the right move in the long run. The get-in-line-behind-Carole edict prevents an airing of the NDP’s dirty laundry and suggests to the public there’s only one dysfunctional party in B.C., but I’m not so sure it puts the whole leadership issue to bed. If all is not well, and that certainly seems to be the case in the NDP caucus these days, it won’t magically get better just because the provincial council says so. I understand the reluctance to embrace a leadership convention, particularly given the state of the Liberals, but it should be remembered that two-and-ahalf years can be an eternity in politics. It’s more than enough time for a party sagging in the polls to rebuild its fortunes and it’s also an extremely long time to keep whatever dissatisfaction exists from bubbling to the surface.

Term limits allow politicians to keep in touch with reality DEBBIE McBRIDE

COMMUNITY COMMENT In the words of a past vaudevillian comedian, “It’s a fine mess we’ve gotten ourselves into, isn’t it?” That’s an apt observation of today’s politics, the sorry state of which has turned governing into a comedic tragedy worthy of a vaudeville stage. How is it that we’ve arrived at a situation where politicians generally are held not just in disrepute, but with such deep contempt? Indeed, the entire political process has become a source of public distrust and every government action is viewed with suspicion. I’d venture to say it’s because many politicians have been acting in ways that have brought their reputations to the low point in the way society views them and the public may be justified in its cynicism.

Yet it’s not really politicians’ fault they’ve stopped listening to regular citizens and doing the job those who elected them wanted them to do. That job included keeping taxes to a minimum, spending those tax dollars wisely and implementing the promises and policies that had been sold to citizens during the election process. That, as we increasingly see, doesn’t happen. Politicians have become our rulers rather than citizens doing their civic duty. We have even arrived at a place where we are unable to attract new, enthusiastic people to run for those much maligned political offices. It’s time to fix that and we can get a good start by putting term limits on our elected officials. Holding political office is supposed to be the place where rule by autocrats and bureaucrats is held in check by the representatives of the people. Elected officials are there to give voice to those who put them in office and keep the voices of the people firmly at the forefront. Let’s face it, politicians have a lot of power over our lives and it’s in society’s best interest to keep that power in check. That power

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can be co-opted when politicians stay too long at the public trough. They develop Rock Star Syndrome. A political career, like a musical one, usually starts as an avocation, which can become a successful career. All of sudden you’re given perks and special status and all that can be just too good to give up. The money, the power, the very specialness becomes an expectation. The power, of course, attracts those who are happy to use that influence for their own agenda and suddenly the line is drawn between “us” and “them.” Rock stars, after their last record bombs, are often forced back to playing in the neighbourhood bars they started out at. We need the same remedy for politicians. Let them run for two terms and then make them take a break and be removed from the hallowed halls of power. Later, after a taste of reality, let them run again. Politicians counter this by saying it takes time to learn how things get done in government. They obviously need reminding that in real life, taking a more than a couple of months to learn your job is reason for dismissal.

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Aircraft Alley is living up to its name once again Editor: How can one tell winter is fast approaching? That’s easy, just tune in early mornings and you will hear the regular hum of aircraft descending over South Delta. If you are unfortunate enough to live close to 56th Street near Point Roberts, you may be especially disturbed. (I did suggest some

time ago that 56th street be re-named “Aircraft Alley.”) It was interesting to hear at last week’s Delta council meeting that YVR has installed a temporary noise monitoring station in Ladner. Are residents of that community even aware of this as the station has not yet appeared on web trak? On Dec. 6, YVR representatives are to meet with

council. If anyone in South Delta is being disturbed, please note your concerns (noise@yvr.ca) or 604-2077097, or go to YVR’s online web trak. Residents of South Surrey, with support of their mayor, took on unfriendly skies. It makes one wonder if that noise is being directed over South Delta! Jean Wightman

Great time at McKee anniversary dinner Editor: We attended the fifth anniversary dinner and dance at McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre on Oct. 29 and just wanted to acknowledge all the volunteers who helped to make that evening special. There was a great crew

of servers making sure we all were fed, then clearing the tables, pouring coffee and tea with a smile. Then the musicians and singers kept us up dancing or tapping our toes ... all volunteers. A great time was had by all. We are so fortunate to

have this facility in our little town of Ladner as it’s so accessible for seniors. However, we can’t forget that it wouldn’t happen without people volunteering. We are grateful for their generosity. The Rithalers and gang at Table 12.

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attest to this. It’s also important to mention the many friendly volunteers and the residents who make a significant contribution to the cheerful environment at Delta Hospital. George H. Epp

Tribute to Edgar naturally comes in form of limerick Editor: What a fitting tribute to Edgar Dunning earlier this month. To see so many people at the church, it goes to show you just how many lives he touched, including your humble scribe

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November 24, 2010 The Delta Optimist A11 Opinion

Excuses pale in comparison to reality of ER DR. BRUCE CAMPANA Optimist contributor

I’m writing to express my support for changing the laws back so we can drink while driving. It’s a right. I should be able to have a few drinks when I go out, so long as I’m careful. Besides, I’ve heard you get less injured if you crash while drinking, because you’re more relaxed. There was blood everywhere. The nurses were cleaning up the body while the housekeepers mopped the floor. The trauma team had left, because there wasn’t really anything more for it to do. I looked at her body. Was she even 20 years old? She had her new party dress on. It lay on the side of the bed, shredded after we’d cut it to get at her. After all, the people that cause car crashes are usually just drunks, not regular people. And I can tell when I’m drunk. Also, there aren’t any buses running when I’m ready to wrap up

after a night out, so what do they expect me to do? It’s not my fault. They brought in the white body bag after they had cut the lines and tubes. You have to roll the body to one side, slip the bag under, then roll to the other side and pull the bag underneath. Try not to get the blood and fluids on the outside of the bag — it looks bad when you roll the stretcher out of emergency. They left her dress on the bed. No more parties. And what about the restaurants? They’re losing money because people are worried they can’t drink. Is that fair? Same thing happened when they banned smoking — another stupid law. Although I guess the restaurants are doing OK after that, but still, it was tough for a while there. I looked at the social worker, and we both took a breath. We had done this together too often. She had found the family, and they were already waiting

Everybody hates it not a valid reason BY

THOMAS FALCONE

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The HST may be one of the most unpopular initiatives to emanate from a B.C. provincial government since the infamous fast ferries. The B.C. Liberals have decided to hold a referendum next year to determine the fate of the hated consumption tax. This brings up an interesting question: How important is a law’s popularity in determining its validity? There are many things about the HST to dislike. First of all, it’s a consumption tax that everybody pays regardless of their socioeconomic status. Consider this situation: two people are purchasing an essential household appliance (a washing machine or a refrigerator). One of them makes $10,000 a year and the other makes $100,000 a year; the appliance costs $500. They will both have to pay 12 per cent tax on their purchase, which is $60. To the appliance buyer that earns $100,000 a year, $60 is a fairly insignificant amount of money, but $60 probably means a lot to somebody who only makes $10,000 annually. Something about this

seems morally amiss to me and I think suggesting “the HST is fundamentally unfair” is a far more powerful argument than saying “everybody hates the HST.” Sometimes governments make just laws that are unpopular, and sometimes governments rescind popular laws that are unjust. One of the most important but unappreciated things about life in a liberal democracy like ours is that we don’t put everything to a vote, and we shouldn’t. The only thing that is scarier than the prospect of an absence of democracy is the tyranny of the majority. Just because most people are against something, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. And just because most people support something, doesn’t mean we should do it. The scale of validity our society uses to judge the merit of laws should weigh how just they are, not how popular they are. So, yes, the HST may be a very bad idea. But I don’t think we should argue it’s a bad idea just because most of us don’t like it. Thomas Falcone is pursuing a double minor B.A. in political science and philosophy. He has been a student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University since 2006.

in a special area of the emergency department. We called it “the family room.” Ironic, because it was where a lot of families came to an end. We headed toward the hall. I wondered, as I always did, what I would say. I mean, I feel badly about people who get hurt by drunk drivers, but how much harm can a couple of drinks do? All I’m saying is, let’s not overreact. Let’s try not to hurt people, but

let’s not take away my fun, OK? They looked rough. Anyone would — it was late, and they had the growing dread that only comes when you get called to the hospital at two in the morning. She had soft eyes, and they were already wet. He looked like he’d worked hard with his hands all his life, and he had them clasped tightly in front of him. There was a younger daughter with them, already

angry, refusing to look at either of us. We introduced ourselves, and sat down. I took a breath. What I’m saying is people should be able to have a couple of drinks at dinner. If people can’t hold their liquor, then they shouldn’t be going out. And another thing, people get in crashes without drinking, so why all the fuss? I told them as best as I could. There is, of course, no good way. She sobbed,

and grabbed her husband’s arm. He put his head in his hands, and just said: “Oh, my little girl,” and didn’t move. The younger daughter moved toward her parents, hostility gone, scared now, and they both grabbed her and clung on. She was all they had left. I felt sick. And sad. And angry. I think you see my point. Dr. Bruce Campana, a former Tsawwassen resident, is an emergency physician now living in Sooke.

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A12 The Delta Optimist November 24, 2010 Opinion

Cummins gives fish inquiry a failing grade Cohen’s interim report gets an “F” as MP says it fails to assess how Ottawa is managing Fraser River fishery

The Cohen Inquiry has issued its first report three months late. The report weighs in at 680 grams (or nearly one-and-a-half pounds) and has 302 pages. If prizes were awarded for weight or number of pages, the report would be given high marks; for content it

investigations that were directly relevant to his inquiry, Cohen simply summarizes the recommendations of 22 different reports. Some were noteworthy but most were inconsequential. Instead of making substantive assessments of how the government implemented or failed to implement recommendations, he merely summarized in point form what the government claimed to have done. Fishermen have not forgotten the investigations by Peter Pearse, John Fraser and Bryan Williams. All heard considerable evidence of widespread and ongoing problems in the administration and enforcement of aboriginal fisheries. Their reports contained a long series of recommendations with regard to addressing the problems in the administration and enforcement. This interim report paid scant attention to these issues. There are many references to the Supreme Court’s decision in Sparrow, but only one to the Van der

Peet decision and it made no mention of the fact the court rejected a Sto:lo claim to an aboriginal right to sell or trade salmon, an issue central to many of the fisheries management and enforcement problems on the Fraser. The interim report sets out the various technical and scientific studies the inquiry has established yet seems blind to the obvious problem of using former DFO staff to conduct such work when the inquiry has, as its first order of business, a review of DFO departmental management policies and practices. In addition it is never explained why the commission is undertaking such work. Cohen’s terms of reference never requested such scientific studies. Furthermore, the interim report was never to be a recitation of what the commission was doing; its sole task was to evaluate or judge the value or quality of previous studies and the government’s implementation of their recommenda-

tions. At no time does Cohen explain why he failed to make the required assessments. While DFO is undoubtedly relieved at not having to face any assessment of its failures to implement earlier investigations, Cohen’s inaction is not something that can be put at the door of DFO. It was Cohen’s job and he failed to do it. Cohen claims his staff “toiled long hours to get the commission in operation as quickly and efficiently as possible.” Fishermen might be tempted to ask to what end? Cohen and his staff have clearly wasted their first year. There is nothing in this interim report on how DFO might make changes in its management of the 2011 fishery. Most importantly this is not the report that was asked for, nor is it what fishermen had reason to hope for when the Cohen Inquiry was established one year ago.

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warrants an “F.” The inquiry was established on Nov. 5, 2009 and was ordered to submit an interim report by Aug. 1 setting out Justice Cohen’s assessment of (i) previous investigations he considered relevant to his inquiry into the Fraser River salmon fishery and (ii) the government’s action to implement their recommendations. The dictionary says an “assessment” evaluates or judges the value or quality of something. Cohen was

November 24, 2010 The Delta Optimist A13

Baby steps on road to lunch self-sufficiency LIVING MATTERS Yesterday, a co-worker brought spaghetti and meatballs for lunch. The day before, another brought a panini — on bread she made herself. I’d like to report that I brought pasta primavera or thinly sliced flank steak on rye. But I did not. I brought $7.50, and waltzed off to the nearby sandwich joint. Where bringing lunch to work is concerned, I’d like to say I try. And I do. I stock up on ham. I stock up on multi-sized containers. But then, well, the ham finds itself three days past its best-before date. And I

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sional cleaning. Oh, and did I mention she goes to night school twice a week? And that she comes to work, not only dressed, but in clothes that have been ironed within the previous day or two? She makes her lunch, my colleague. She’s something of a miracle woman. “I wish I had chow mein,” I groaned. “It’s from last night,” she said. “Why don’t you just pack up last night’s dinner and bring it to work?” I thought of the suggestion. For one thing, I told her, that would involve at

least two minutes of my time, two minutes that would have to be lopped off either my bedtime or my morning wake-up. “And for another, I’d actually have to remember to do it,” I pointed out. “I’d never remember.” “Write yourself a reminder,” she said. “Tape it on a cupboard door.” “But then I’d have to remember to write a reminder,” I said. “I’d never remember that.” The colleague smiled sweetly and began to eat the lunch she’d brought. It

looked so, well, unlike anything sold at the sandwich joint. “Tomorrow,” I told her. “Tomorrow, I do it.” So I went home. And the colleague went off to night school and/or hockey, after which she probably knit up a new sweater to wear to work the next day. “Weeeell,” said the perfectly outfitted, ever-restfullooking colleague the next morning. “What did you bring for lunch?” I fell into my chair, and tossed my purse on my desk.

“It’s from last night,” she said. “Why don’t you just pack up last night’s dinner and bring it to work?” “A banana,” I said. “And a can of chicken noodle soup. You wouldn’t happen to have a can opener, would you? And a stove?” OK, so it wasn’t exactly the perfect lunch, but it’s a move in the right direction. I’ll bring the Mr. Noodles next. And some day, with luck, chow mein.

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find myself drooling over my colleagues’ desks. “Oooh,” I cooed just last week. “What did you bring today?” “Oh,” said the colleague, who also happens to have three children in school, all of whom need to be ferried to after-hours hockey games and swimming lessons. “Let’s see. An apple. Some homemade oatmeal cookies. And some chicken chow mein.” “You make the noodles?” I asked. She looked at me as though I’d lost it. “Are you kidding?” she asked. “Who has time for that?” The colleague, apparently. She has not only three kids; she also has two dogs that require evening walks and a 2,500-square-foot home that requires occa-

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The Delta Arts Council announced the winners for artShots, a province-wide juried photographic art exhibition, at a reception earlier this month. Entries came from far and wide, but were mostly from the Lower Mainland this year. Three judges selected the top 13 entries in the four categories: Colour, Monochrome, Creative and Youth. Colour 1. Antelope Canyon — Derek Applegarth 2. SingleShotFishKiss — Natalie Shantz 3. Cormorants and Sun — Ursula Easterbrook Monochrome 1. View of the Palouse — Ian Logie 2. Bubbles — Sharon Wright 3. Starfruit Martini

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Weight for Winter CAITLIN DOWLING

Could falling back be making us fat? A British professor seems to think so.

bring about a slump in the psyche, often leading to a mood disorder, which affects a substantial amount of Canadians every year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.).

Reluctant Patients

Mayer Hillman, the senior fellow emeritus at the University of Westminster in London, has written an essay in the British Medical Journal claiming that losing an hour of daylight each fall could be contributing to obesity and illness levels in the U.K. and abroad.

“Seasonal Affective Disorder ... is inﬂuenced by the ability of the person who is affected by it to have enough exposure to sunlight or UV light, or light in general.”

Divide and Conquer

Hillman discusses the lack of exercise in the U.K. as the main factor in the country’s rising obesity levels, and notes that an extra hour of darkness in the evenings makes people even less likely to go outside and be active.

Lu suggests our location in the northern hemisphere is the main issue for local sufferers. Because the difference in the length of daylight between winter and summer days is so pronounced due to our latitudinal whereabouts, that the effects of S.A.D. are increased.

“It’s an interesting hypothesis, but I don’t think we have any evidence from rigorous research to back that up,” says Dr. James Lu, the acting medical ofﬁcer for the North Shore.

Among the symptoms of S.A.D. is a craving for carbohydrates, or “comfort foods,” which can lead to weight gain. Lu feels a direct link between the

Men are less likely to make regular appointments with a physician

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clocks going back in fall and obesity is rather tenuous, but considers this possibility should be of interest to researchers and warrants further examination. One recommended treatment for S.A.D. is light therapy, using ﬂuorescent lamps to replicate the additional hours of daylight in the summer months. Alternatively, one effective remedy for both is already programmed into us.

Foods for healthier skin

throughout the year, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevators at work. So despite the extra hour of darkness brought about by turning back the clocks, we can still make the most of our rainy, dark winter months.

It is common sense that a healthy, balanced diet is good for overall skin health, but there is a lack of scientiﬁc evidence to show that certain foods speciﬁcally prevent wrinkles, acne or other skin problems.

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When we are depressed, we go against our natural tendencies to be active. By getting the motivation to up our levels of ﬁtness, we can stave off the blues and any unwanted pounds. The key is to be prepared for the oncoming time and weather ﬂuctuation, says Lu. “Seasons change and we do need to adjust in terms of physical activity.” Lu recommends braving the winter chill and getting active outside. “You could still go for a walk or run in the winter in Vancouver, you may need to adjust to the rain or dress appropriately.” At this time of year, raking leaves is a great way to stay in shape, he says. Later on during the winter, shoveling snow is marvelous for the cardiovascular system. Lu recommends making small changes to your daily routine that can be kept up

It is more likely that in our busy lives surrounded by fast food, caffeine and sugary treats, we lack the basic vitamins and minerals that help to protect our skin cells.

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Berries, broccoli and beans: To keep your skin healthy, you should load up on these antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables. Antioxidants can protect your skin from the inside out, by neutralizing damaging free radicals, which harm your skin cells and are believed to contribute to wrinkling and sagging. Though they are naturally good for you, taking antioxidant supplements can be harmful. A balanced diet is all you need to get your quota of antioxidants.

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Salmon, sardines and ﬂax seeds: Rich in omega-3, the essential fatty acid, which is believed to help skin retain moisture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Carrots, kale and spinach: These vitamin A rich foods helps repairs damaged skin cells and resists the bacterial growth that leads to acne. Citrus fruit, tomatoes and peppers: Packed with vitamin C, these foods can help prevent some DNA damage from the sun, which leads to early signs of aging.

Once the problem foods have been identiﬁed, it is important to see a registered dietitian to ensure your child is still getting all their nutrients from a balanced diet.

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Brazil nuts, tuna and garlic: Rich in the trace mineral selenium, these foods also have antioxidant properties. One skin condition to be aware of: Eczema in babies and children may be linked to certain food sensitivities. Some cases of eczema may improve by avoiding foods to which there is a known sensitivity. Common foods that can cause problems include milk products, nuts and shellﬁsh, but a doctor or naturopath can pinpoint your child’s speciﬁc food sensitivities.

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“Going back to how we’re built and what we’re meant to be as a human living being — we’re meant to be moving,” says Lu.

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Does PAIN keep you from living your life?

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Men shy away from medical checkups, according to a U.S. study. It’s a ﬁnding local general practitioners don’t dispute.

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Just 57 per cent of men, compared to 74 per cent of women, had had a routine medical checkup within the past 12 months, according to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. “That doesn’t surprise me,” general practitioner Chris Pengilly says, estimating women comprise 60 per cent of his appointments. GP and author Dave Hepburn says female patients outnumber men among his 20- to 50-year-olds.

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Men are more likely to embrace stoicism than women, according to Hepburn. “They like to think of themselves as omnipotent and ‘disease won’t get me,’ “ Pengilly says. The rationalization is: If you can’t touch it or feel it, a medical problem doesn’t exist. They are also scared, he adds. “You don’t have cancer until the doctor tells you you do.” If you’re young and healthy, you probably don’t need to see a doctor, Hepburn says. However, just as cars need regular checkups as the mileage ramps up, so do men as they pile on the years. What usually brings a man into his ofﬁce is the sudden death or potentially fatal diagnosis of a friend, colleague or family member. “It’s a shot across the bow,” Hepburn says, adding, “Fear is a great motivator.”

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Divide your plate and conquer your nutritional battles Now, ﬁll one half of it with vegetables. Divide the remaining half into quarters. Fill one quarter with whole-grain carbohydrates. Fill the remaining quarter with protein. Bingo — you’ve controlled your portions, managed your caloric intake and ensured you get enough vegetables for long-term health and disease prevention, because “it’s loading your plate with lots of colour and antioxidants,” says Andrea Holwegner, a registered dietitian. And because the technique provides a good balance of carbohydrates and protein, it also serves to stabilize blood sugar and control appetite. It works for all three meals. “We teach our clients that at

Not surprisingly, the size of the plate itself counts with this strategy. Like portions, dinner and glassware have been supersized over the years. In 1912, for example, a serving of pop was the size of “a little Styrofoam cup,” Holwegner says. Now glasses are double and triple that size. With the endless reﬁlls in restaurants people are drinking a litre or more of pop over the course of a meal. Dr. Brian Wansink, a leading food psychologist from the U.S., found that downsizing from a 12-inch dinner plate to a 10-inch one encourages people to eat 22 per cent less. “Food psychology research suggests you’ll perceive the

food to look bigger when it’s on a smaller plate, versus the same portion on a bigger plate,” says Holwegner, who explains that people feel “cheated” with the big plate but perceive more “abundance” with the smaller one and therefore eat less. You can also use a little food psychology to boost your intake of veggies. Most people struggle to eat a half plate of, say, broccoli, even if they like it. “Dr. Wansink’s done a lot of studies on the variety of foods, and we know that the more variety of food you’re offered at a meal, the more you’ll eat. This can work to your advantage when we’re trying to get more vegetables onto the plate. If you have two types of vegetables, you’ll likely eat more than if you just have one type.” Dividing your plate is a fast and easy way to get started on a weight-loss program, but people can still sabotage

their efforts with second helpings, heaping food on their plate or “adjusting their visual cues.” A reminder: the protein should be the size of the palm of your hand; the carbohydrates the size of your ﬁst (at least one-half of your daily carbs should be whole grain); and the produce as much as you can hold in two open hands. Keep in mind what you’ve eaten throughout the course of a day and adjust accordingly. “When I eat pasta it’s going to be more than a ﬁst,” says Holwegner. “But that’s not the day to start with a bagel, eat a foot-long sandwich for lunch and then have two or three cups of pasta — unless you’re underweight and training for an Ironman!”

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◆Food Gardens For a Small Planet – Join us, Thursday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., at Earthwise Society, 64003rd Ave. (in Red Barn), as we explore ideas in sustainable food production, small space garden design solutions and the role of green technologies. “Ideas & Designs for a New Food Revolution” with EcoUrbanist writer/envi-

◆South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen. The club is for all women who have moved to Ladner, Tsawwassen or Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us Thursday, Dec. 2 at our Black & White with a Touch of Sparkle Dinner. For tickets call Charlene before Nov. 27 at 604-9409466. ◆The Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children,

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Special Events ◆Ladies it’s time for Christmas traditions and treats at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., on Friday, Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-946-4430 for more information.

◆Join us on Dec. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. under the glass roof at the Tsawwassen Shopping Centre (close to RONA) for the second annual Courtyard Christmas organized by the BIA of Tsawwassen. Listen to the Delta Community and the Southpointe Academy choirs, enjoy traditional music by Victorian carolers as you visit and take pictures with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies and more. Please bring food and toys to support Deltassist. ◆The Cammidge House Committee and Boundary Bay Regional Park volunteers are sponsoring their annual Visit With Santa at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional

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Fund Raisers ◆The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club will have its annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5128-47th Ave., Ladner. ◆There’s a tribute to Edgar Dunning big band Christmas concert with the Delta Concert Band and Frank Sinatra-style singer George Francis Ellenton on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Tickets are $20 each. Call 604-946-7641. Proceeds go to Roberts Bank Lifeboat. ◆There’s a poker night fundraiser at the Boot & Sombrero restaurant in Ladner on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $60 (includes first buy-in and appy buffet) and $15 (appy buffet). Proceeds go to students from Ladner Elementary for a trip to Quebec. For tickets or more info contact Laura at eljacobs@telus.net or 604-9407727. Arts ◆Ladner Christian Fellowship Church presents Seasons of Love, an interactive Christmas show of seasonal favourites, featuring well-known singers Christine Magee, Shane Raman, and their special guest, Natasha D’Agostino.

Canine Country Pet Resort has been in business since 1999. We would like to thank all our valued clients for their support over these years. We board dogs, cats and other small friends, such as guinea pigs and rabbits. While your dogs and cats are boarding with us they are fed their regular food they are used to eating. The dogs have 4 communal playtimes a day and the cats have private time out. We offer extra services such as “off property walks”, “1 on 1 playtime” as well as baths and nail trims. Please check out our website for more information. www.caninecountrypetresort.com Keep checking back for upcoming changes in the New Year. We wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

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◆There’s a November birthday lunch at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 26. The Versatiles will provide entertainment. It costs $6 for members; $7 for guests. Call 604-946-1411.

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◆Enjoy the music of the Jammers and a roast turkey Christmas Dinner at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, on Thursday, Nov. 25 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the centre for $14 for members and $16 for nonmembers. Sales cut off date Thursday, Nov. 18. 604943-0225.

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Concert attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item which will be given to Freshwave Ministries, a new Outreach program. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 5545 Ladner Trunk Road. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children. Call 604-943-8094 or 604946-4430 for more information. ◆Delta Sings community choir presents Noel conducted by John Trepp, an evening of joyful seasonal music on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church and on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, 1160182nd Ave., Delta (hosted by the church’s youth group as a fundraiser). Tickets cost $10 and are available from the church office Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-594-8822 or email djesperson@shaw.ca. 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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◆The ninth annual Light of Remembrance Service is set for Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. This evening is open to all who wish to honour the loss of a loved one. It is a time of candlelight, music and reflection, followed by a Reception. There is no charge and no offering will be collected. For more information contact Delta Funeral Home at 604-946-6040.

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◆Are you going through or contemplating divorce, but wish to settle out of the court system? The Ladner Pioneer Library presents Collaborative Divorce, a free drop-in program on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Presenters are Deirdre Prestage Severide, a certified family law mediator and collaborative lawyer, and Susan Vanderwerff, a registered clinical counselor and collaborative divorce coach. Call 604-946-6215.

◆Looking for something to do on the next noninstructional day? If your children are in primary grades, the Delta libraries invite parents and caregivers to bring them to their local library for some free entertainment. On Friday, Nov. 26, ventriloquist Kellie Haines visits the Ladner Pioneer Library from 2 to 3 p.m. while Mike’s Critters will be at the Tsawwassen Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

homeless and other worthy causes. Drop-in sessions at McKee House are on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. If you would like to help knit/crochet; donate yarn; or be a sponsor contact Alice at 604-946-3060 or agisborne@dccnet.com. Visit www.user.dccnet.com/ agisborne for more information.

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◆Coping with Holidays & Special Occasions when you are Grieving the Loss of a Loved One is on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner). Counselor Margret Fletcher will talk about grief and loss and discuss practical options for coping with holidays and other special days. A time for sharing will follow. To register call 604-948-0660.

ronmental designer David Tracey. “Living Walls, Vibrant Balconies” with Mubi industrial designer, Geneviève Noël. Cost: $10. RSVP at 604-946-9828 or info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca.

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November 24, 2010 The Delta Optimist A29

Hats Off to award winners

Chamber of commerce banquet recognizes best in business and community Citizen of the Year was just one of six awards handed out last Friday night at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hats Off to Excellence Gala. The other winners were:

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Murray Bond received his Volunteer of the Year award from Kay Gandham of Envision Financial. • Volunteer of the Year — Murray Bond A Tsawwassen resident, Bond has made giving back to others and the community a priority in his life. He is president of Food on the Corner, which has handed out warm meals to hundreds of people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside every Saturday for more than 25 years. He serves on

the leadership team at his church in Ladner and is also a volunteer for a 12step program in the Lower Mainland. Finalists: Reid Nielsen (Boys and Girls Club Kidz 4 Success Kamp) and Ashley Rempel (Delta Hospital Auxiliary, Boys and Girls Club, and various projects through Delta Secondary)

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Del Westfall received the Employee Extraordinaire award from South Delta Leader publisher Chrissie Bowker. • Employee Extraordinaire — Del Westfall, Delta fire department Capt. Westfall started his firefighting career with the University of B.C. in 1975 and later joined the Delta department in 1980. Stationed in North Delta since 1983, Westfall worked his way through the ranks, serving as a lieutenant and captain in fire suppression until 2007 when he took

a posting in the training division. Since taking over that post, Westfall worked to bring more realism to the training. He is one of the founders of the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society and recently retired, leaving behind some very big shoes to fill. Finalists: Heather Henderson (Delta Gymnastics) and Michael Sabourin (La Belle Auberge)

• Rising Star — Candice Miller, Pony Pals Pony Pals Riding Stables has been serving the needs of Delta and Lower Mainland riders since 1998. Recognizing a need in the community, Miller founded Pony Pals Therapeutic Riding Association as a notfor-profit program for therapeutic riding in Delta. The program now serves more than 60 riders with serious life challenges — including autism, cerebral palsy, head injuries, paraplegia, MS, muscular dystrophy and Down Syndrome — every week. Miller and her team have trained and developed seven horses, two coaches and 30 volunteers that make the program possible at a nominal fee. Finalists: Brian Buckley (Nurse Next Door) and Sarah Gallop (Sarah Gallop Design) • Special Events and Tourism — Dave Bradbeer and Margaret Paterson, A Day at the Farm This year marked the fifth annual Day at the Farm at Westham Island Herb Farm. The farm and the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust presented the event, under the organizational expertise of Bradbeer and Paterson. The event features more than 25 interactive exhibits, offering unique insights into the challenges and importance of farming. More than 2,000 people attended. Finalists: Megan Anderson (Art in the Village) and Kathie Madden and Chrissie Bowker (Project Bloom, a South Delta Leader event) • Business of the Year — M and J Woodcrafts Tilbury Island-based M and J Woodcrafts was founded 30 years ago by president/owner Michael Williams. The company strives to make the best possible products while demonstrating excellent environmental leadership. Through vice president Vo Ngo and operations manager Troy Hannafin, initiatives were introduced and received enthusiastically by the firm’s associates. Recently, a cabinet door recycling program was introduced that donates a percentage of recycling fees to the Earthwise Society. M and J makes recycling a top priority during the manufacturing process to keep waste out of the landfill. Finalists: the Delta Optimist and Great Pacific Bio Products

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Candice Miller (right) of Pony Pals received the Rising Star award from Michelle Laviolette of Vancity.

Ladner Business Association president Brad Cooper (left) presented the Special Events and Toursim award to Margaret Paterson and Dave Bradbeer.

Wayne Rothenberger (left) of Delta Cable presented Business of the Year to Troy Hannifan of M and J Woodcrafts.

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November 24, 2010 The Delta Optimist A31 In the Community

Cedar Park Church screening faith-based movie

Ladner’s Cedar Park Church will host a showing of the feature-length faith-based movie I AM this Saturday. A short discussion will follow the show. The movie is “a nonlinear drama with a plot weaving around average people violating the Ten Commandments — one by one.” “It’s the ultimate love story,” writer/director John

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Ward is quoted as saying on the film’s website. The film has been shown at over 2,500 churches worldwide and is now available on DVD, the website states. It was released by 20th Century Fox. I AM will be shown at Cedar Park Church, 530044th Ave., Ladner, at 7 p.m. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. $5 tickets can be reserved at www.worshipvancouver. com.

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The Flow’s artistic director and founder Julie Brash (left) and faculty member Sarah Siviter are offering a $500 scholarship to local dancers.

Dance company is offering $500 scholarship

The Flow Dance Company is offering a $500 scholarship to local dancers. “We feel this would be a good way of giving money back to the dance world,” said Julie Brash, the artistic director and founder of The Flow, a group that received non-profit status in 2005. The scholarship was created with proceeds from a show put on by the dance group earlier this year. Dance students in grades 10 to 12, who are taking their dance education in Ladner or Tsawwassen, can apply. Brash said an impartial adjudicator will look over submissions. The submission deadline is Dec. 13 and the recipient will be announced at a Flow performance on Jan. 30 at

Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Applicants must submit: • A dance resume, accompanied by a covering letter. • An essay of 5,000 words, as to why the dancer believes he or she should be the recipient of the scholarship. • A two-and-a-half- to three-minute video of original choreography, performed by entrant or, with their teacher’s/choreographer’s permission, if the choreography has not been done by the student. Submissions can be sent to: The Flow Dance Scholarship Adjudicator, C/O 13-5600 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X4. For more information contact Sarah Siviter at Sarah@deltawolf.com.

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A32 The Delta Optimist November 24, 2010

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South Delta Sun Devils’ season ended in heartbreaking fashion on Friday at UBC as the Handsworth Royals scored 21 unanswered points to win 21-18. (Top left) Cody Cochrane heads up field; (above) running back Ray Calderwood looks to escape from a pair of Handsworth players; (bottom left) Riley Jones defends a Handsworth pass attempt.

Lead & dream vanishes on Sun Devils South Delta blows 18 point cushion as season ends with heartbreaking quarter-final playoff loss to Handsworth MARK BOOTH

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The South Delta Sun Devils’ second half vanishing act wound up costing them their season. Despite entering the high school football playoffs with four consecutive wins, the Devils’ lack of offensive production in the final two quarters this season was a major concern. Sure enough it was the difference between advancing to the semi-finals and going home. South Delta opened up an 18-0 first half lead but didn’t score again in a 2118 quarter-final loss to the fourth ranked Handsworth Royals last Friday at a chilly UBC Thunderbird Stadium. “It’s one of those things we will be looking at in the extended off-season,” sighed

Devils head coach Ray Moon who watched his team also get blanked in the second half by Seaquam and Sands, only to win both times. “It might just have to do with our lack of depth. The guys are going all out in the first half and are basically tired in the second half. We had 10 seniors that we relied upon a lot this season.” The Sun Devils were clinging to an 18-15 fourth quarter lead when the Royals’ Mitchell Barnett intercepted a Mitch Rushton pass with 5:12 remaining. Handsworth then put together its best drive of the game — culminating with quarterback Stephen Cyr scoring on a one-yard sneak with 2:46 left. South Delta marched down to the Royals 40-yard-line only to turn the ball over when Rushton was sacked on fourth down. The Devils’ defence produced nine sacks,

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two interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries yet it still wasn’t enough. “Taylor Harrison, Riley Jones and Trevor McDonald were dominant,” said Moon of his top defensive players. “They were in (Cyr’s) grill the entire game. “This is one of the strongest groups I have worked with in years and it’s a real missed opportunity.” The Sun Devils opened the scoring when Josh Cochrane hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass from Rushton on a fourth-and-13 play in the opening quarter. Running back Ray Calderwood, who courageously played on an injured knee, played a big part in his team’s second major. He converted a fourth and two from the Handsworth 19-yard-line then scored two plays later from eight yards out. The third major came courtesy of Harrison, as the standout lineman lined-up

at fullback and rumbled his way into the end zone from the six-yard-line. It was a tough outing for the Sun Devils on special teams as all three convert attempts were missed, including a two-point try. South Delta also surrendered a 62-yard kickoff return to Royals’ star back Victor Sun. The short field led to Handworth’s opening touchdown and provided momentum, heading into the second half. “Between the turnovers and some poor kicks, we just kept giving them good field position to work with,” added Moon. “The kids did leave everything on the field and were absolutely exhausted by the end of the game. “They also were upset with the situation, knowing they were definitely capable of beating them.”

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Stewart earns top honours

Former Sun Devil soccer standout named B.C. Colleges player of the year

Tsawwassen’s Reynold Stewart has been named the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association’s Men’s Soccer Player of the Year after an outstanding season with the Douglas College Royals. The former South Delta Sun Devil standout and Tsawwassen Soccer Club product was the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association’s leading scorer for the second year in a row, netting 15 goals in 12 games. In the past two years, he’s twice been named BCCAA Player of the Year, as well as BCCAA provincial championship MVP and BCCAA first team all-star. He has played for the Royals soccer team throughout his three years at Douglas College. Ray Sarkis, vice-president of programs for the CCAA, cited Stewart’s statistics in the award’s selection process. “Stewart has had an incredible record this season,” said Sarkis, further highlighting the Douglas College’s team accomplishments. The Royals were undefeated, finishing the

Reynold Stewart regular season ranked first in both the BCCAA and the CCAA. The Douglas College Athletic Department describes Stewart as a “leader both on and off the field. He

puts team success above individual success and takes every opportunity to help himself and those around him become better athletes and individuals.” During the off-season, Stewart plays with Richmond Hibernia of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League and gives back to his sport by helping out with soccer camps. Unfortunately, an injury hurt the Royals chances of repeating as provincial champions. In the semi-finals against UNBC, Stewart managed to net the equalizer in the 55th minute. However, he would later leave the game with a foot injury and UNBC completed the upset with a 2-1 win. Douglas did manage to beat Thompson Rivers 2-1 in the bronze medal game, despite Stewart’s absence. Other finalists included Patrice Dion (Francois-Xavier Garneau), Kailen Murphy (Seneca College), Brian Peters (University of New Brunswick-Saint John) and midfielder Thiago Silva (NAIT).

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would need as he surrendered a late second period goal, then turned aside five shots in the final period. Delta hosted Grandview last night and travel to Richmond Thursday to meet the Sockeyes at 7:30 p.m.

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The South Delta Storm PeeWee “C” #1 hockey team concluded an outstanding tiering schedule by finishing in the top 10 of the 48-team Fraser Valley division. The Storm concluded play with an impressive 41 record that saw the team dominate its opponents in all but one game. “The boys have learned to play the game at a high level, especially when it comes to team tactics,” said head coach Murray Bamord.

“Their commitment to hard work and their dedication to each other has been very impressive.” The Storm is scheduled to play in four tournaments this year. The first outing is in Nanaimo at the end of month and they conclude the season with a tournament in Richmond in March. The locals are now preparing to compete in the Tier 1 group of the PeeWee division and are looking forward to competing for the league banner.

The PeeWee Storm C1 roster includes: Vaughan Bamford, Thomas Morison, Trevor Poisson and Nico DeGoutiere anchoring the defense ,while the forwards leading the team in the scoring end are Jeevan Bath, Mackenzie Marquis, Liam McKinnon, Tyler Murchison, Thomas Costin, Daniel DeGoutiere, Hayden Olmstead, Jordan Meadows and Jackson Drew. The coach staff is rounded out by Amar Bath, Nancy Morison and Beau Olmstead.

DELTA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 25 @ 7:00 pm Arctic Room South Delta Rec Centre

Senior (Jr.B, Int.A, Int.B) Girls, Minors and Field Lacrosse Players and Parents. Proposed changes to the constitution will be posted on the web page www.deltalacrosse.ca.

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Rose and Crown co-owner and manager Shelley Metrow welcomed the B.C. Lions to the Tsawwassen pub last Wednesday for the team’s year-end party. The contingent of players included quarterback Travis Lulay (centre) who is flanked by offensive linemen Justin Sorensen (left) and Dane Randolph (right). Also attending the party was former Lion standout Bobby Singh (top centre). The players greeted fans and signed autographs throughout the night. The team promises to return next year and bring the Grey Cup with them.

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Obituaries

MCGOWIN Julia Passed away quietly on November 16th, 2010 just about 3 weeks short of her 90th birthday. She was survived by sisters, Pauline and Stella, sons Everett and Stacey, daughter in-law Linda, grandchildren Kim and Andrew, and Andrew’s wife Kim, great grandchildren, Synthia, Patricia, Tyler and Kayla and many other loved extended family members. Julia resided for nearly 50 years with husband Brian in Coquitlam, then for 5 years in Ladner at Augustine House and spent her last 8 months extremely well cared for in Aldergrove with Everett’s sister in-law Gail Mulholland. Please join us for a celebration of life at Augustine House in Ladner, 2 pm November 27th followed by a Ukrainian Feast in honour of Julia at Everett and Linda’s nearby home. Transportation can be provided from Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers please send a small donation to Vancouver Children’s Hospital where daughter Iris was cared for on many occasions.

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OLIVER, Margaret Helen (nee Carr)

October, 1918 – November, 2010

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Oliver, beloved Mom, Grams, Gigi on November 11, 2010 in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC. Margaret was born in Barrie, Ontario. She is predeceased by 3 of her sisters, Marion, Isabel and Enid. Left to mourn are her sisters Wilda and Joan, her loving son Jim (Verna), granddaughter Alisen (Martin) and great-grandson Cole; her loving daughter Carole (Lou), grandchildren David, Cyndi (Julian), Kristine and great-grandchildren Megan and Emma; also many nieces and nephews. In 1953 Margaret and family ventured to the west coast, residing in Princeton for a year, then moving to Kitimat in 1954, where she began working at Canada Post in 1962. She transferred in 1972 to the Tsawwassen Post Ofﬁce, where she worked until her retirement in 1983. She enjoyed retirement, travelling while she was able, going to the Casino, but most of all, the times she was surrounded by her loving family. In later years her failing eyesight limited her to spending her days knitting “dish rags” and giving them away, listening to her talking books, and having a daily Caesar at “Happy Hour”. In the last few months she resided at the Assisted living Kinsmen Centre, where she enjoyed the supportive care she received from all the staff and the residents she met. Special thanks to the staff of the Kinsmen Assisted Living, the Doctors and Nursing staff at Delta Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital. A Memorial Service was held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road in Ladner on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 1:00 PM, with a private family interment at Boundary Bay Cemetery. Reception followed at private family home. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the CNIB or charity of your choice would be appreciated. “We miss you Mom, Grams, Granny, GiGi, “Li’l M”, Auntie Marg, Jimmy & Margie. We are thankful you are not suffering anymore. The angels will be happy to hear your comic relief. You were so loved, and will be so missed.” On-line condolences at: www.deltafuneral.ca.

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Lost & Found

FOUND DIGITAL Zoom Camera at Safeway Tsaw, 2 wks ago. Pls call to identify 604-943-1552

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LADIES BICYCLE, FOUND off 53 A Street, on Sat Nov 13th. Call to id. 778-847-5653

DINEEN, ELIE Mark. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, from formerly the Langley area, call 604-240-0597 regarding an estate, due to a death in your family.

1010 Laurence William Manning of Ladner, B.C was born September 20, 1933. He was the son of Cecil (Al) Edward Manning and Marjorie Pearl (Harris) Manning. Laurence is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Manning of Ladner and their three children, Marilee Manning of Kamloops, BC, Tracy Murdoch and her husband, Douglas of Walhachin, BC and Robyn Manning of Calgary, Alberta. He is survived by a brother Alan Manning, of Ponoka, Alberta and a sister Lita Munro of Ladner, BC; grandchildren: Cristalee Brinkworth and her husband, Teague of Kamloops, BC, Brandon Murdoch and his wife Crystal of Ottawa, Ontario and Aleesha Murdock of Creston, BC; great granddaughters Mikayla and Amber. Laurence was predeceased by his sister, Marcia MacInnes of Oyama, BC and his brother Keith Manning of Point Roberts, Wash. In his life time, Laurence drew his income from welding, farming (both dairy and crop) and applying his entrepreneurial bent in various ventures. In his welding career, Laurence welded on various pipelines including the famous TransCanada Pipeline. Dairy farming began in 1963. His first farm was the Benson farm at 44th Ave in Ladner where he milked 60 head of cattle. In 1967 Laurence finally convinced the Royal Bank of Canada to loan him start up money to purchase the Pybus farm located at 5290 64th Street which remains Laurence & Liz’s farm and residence to this day; with a brief interlude in Eckville, Alberta, milking 100 head of cattle, and in Walhachin, BC where he was in business with his daughter Tracy and her husband, Doug, growing alfalfa and ginseng. He did enjoy many loves, among his most favorites: hunting, fishing, boating and most particularly fine woodworking in which he increasingly excelled at to the happy benefit of his daughters and grandchildren. Laurence passed away on October 17, 2010 at Surrey Memorial Hospital after struggling all summer with an undiagnosed sickness in his lungs. Just two very short days before he passed away, Laurence was confirmed as having an aggressive and inoperable lung cancer.

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OFFICE ASSISTANT Property investment company looking to add a well organized Office Assistant to their dynamic team to their Tsawwassen location. Ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small office environment and be a team player. Full time position MonFri 8:30-a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Main duties include general accounts payable/receivable, coordinate travel arrangements, petty cash, filing along with general reception duties. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required along with 1-2 years work experience in an office environment. QuickBooks knowledge an asset but not essential. Please deliver your resume in person, along with salary expectations and a cover letter to: Vermont Properties Ltd., Suite 202 -1077 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L2A2 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Accounting

ACCOUNTANT

Ladner accounting firm Cran & Stuart C.G.A.’s, is looking for an accountant with public practice experience to fill a permanent position. Full time or part time will be considered. Knowledge of Caseware, Profile, personal and corporate tax required. Fax resume and salary expectation to 604-946-9103

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Tired of the tunnel ??? Personal Executive Assistant The owner of the Permasteel Group of Companies, a general contractor specializing in design build and pre-engineered steel buildings, is seeking an assistant to manage his personal and investment affairs. This is an immediate opening working in our Delta office and will be suited for a mature individual with 15 plus years experience. You must be detail-oriented, flexible, possess above average computer, written and verbal communication skills. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, and the opportunity to earn incentives based upon performance.

required by ContainerWest, located on Mitchell Island, Richmond. This person will be responsible for the management of vendor records, ensuring timely processing of transactions, payments and resolution of issues. The ideal candidate will be a team player with at least 3 years of Microsoft Dynamics GP experience, follows instructions, works independently, and is dependable. Please email resumes to: larissab@containerwest.com

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Job Listings, From A-Z From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll ﬁnd it in the Employment Section.

All applications will be kept in strictest conﬁdence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Permasteel #106 – 7088 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H5 transom@permasteel.com

Career Services/ Job Search

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

Drivers

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General Employment

D & J ISLEY AND SONS CONTRACTING LTD.

Of Grande Prairie is looking for: * Truck Drivers for Log Haul * Lease Log Trucks (Contact Cory 780-539-7580) We offer Competitive Wages, Benefits, an excellent Safety program including Safety Awards to employees such as a trip for 2 to Las Vegas. Resumes to: Email: hr@isley.ca Fax: (780)-532-1250

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS

General greenhouse work involved in propagating, tending and harvesting vegetables Hourly wage: $9.28 Hours per week: 50 Days per week: Mon to Sat Employment starts: January 2011 Houweling Nurseries Ltd. 2776 64th Street, Delta Fax resume to 604-946-9158 Experience is an asset

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requires CASUAL DIETARY, HOUSEKEEPING and LAUNDRY AIDES

with relevant experience and education.

CASUAL ACTIVITY AIDES Experience working with people with dementia. TR Diploma preferred; passion for working with seniors essential.

BLENHEIM LODGE 3263 Blenheim St. Vancouver, BC, V6L 2X7 Fax: (604)732-7316 Email: reception@blenheimlodge.org

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Education

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Education

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Appliances

AWESOME DEAL! Frigidaire Gallery 30 in. Gas Range with warming oven; self clean. Great cond. $150. (604) 940-6717

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Auctions

PORTABLE CLASSROOMS for Sale

The Province of British Columbia in conjunction with School District 69 (Qualicum) is selling via on-line auction, 3 portable classrooms, located in Parksville. For complete details and to bid. log on to www.bcauction.ca . For further info. please email: greg.lamb@gov.bc.ca

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Fuel

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

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Furniture

BROYHILL WALNUT: 9 pce dining room set $700, 6 pce Bedroom set $600. 604-943-0344 DINING ROOM suite, Italian provincial, 6 chairs $700 obo. 2 wall units $200 obo. Total Gym XLS paid $1700 sell $700 obo. Loveseat $20. 604-948-5066 DINING ROOM suite, wood, 3 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch. Exc cond $800. 604-948-0045 NEW TAN microfibre 3 seater sofa $650; matching queen size sofa bed $750 call: 604-943-1088 SOLID MAPLE SLEIGH CRIB. Beautiful & unique. Mint condition. $500 obo. 604-946-9254

Position: Full Time & Part Time / Evenings for Caregiver for active female confined to a wheelchair in the Ladner area. Duties include; personal care, meal preparation and light house keeping. Must be able to understand directions for personal care. Minimum 5’4' reccomended height. Training provided. Call 604-946-6658

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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ABC COUNTRY RESTAURANT

Looking for an enthusiastic

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Be a part of a fast paced friendly atmosphere. Apply in person weekdays 5124 - 48th Ave, Ladner or online at abcladnerstore@telus.net

Health Care BOSTON PIZZA Ironwood Mall

requires full time & part time KinVillage, a complex care facility located in Tsawwassen, is currently hiring RNs for casual positions. Please e-mail your resume in confidence to clangenberg@kinvillage.org or by fax 604-943-6732.

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL TRAINEES NEEDED NOW!

Doctors & Hospitals are seeking Certified Medical Administrative & Medical Office Assistants & Pharmacy Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is available.

1-888-748-4126

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Ladner

GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Sat, Nov. 27, 12noon-3pm 4676 - 54A St. Furniture, beds etc.. Everything must go!!

Tsawwassen

GARAGE AND MOVING SALE

Sat, Nov 27, 9-12noon 5368 - 4A Ave

Small kitchen appl, singer sewing machine, records, tools, patio furn, convection toaster oven, exer eq, too much to list. Prices are low.. Call 604-943-1229

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Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-ofseason factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE-1-800-668-5111 ext.170.

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Musical Instruments

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Retail Sales

RETAIL SALES 1511999 Alberta Ltd. operating as Black Box has full and part time positions for Black Box Illusions located in Richmond Centre Mall. $15/hour/shift. Fax resume 1-780-484-5892 or email judapal@ymail.com

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Teachers/ Instructors

Full Time ECE with Infant Toddler Certificate required for a large & busy Daycare Centre in Tsawwassen. Competitive wage & benefits. Send cover letter with resume to: nancylh@telus.net

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Trades/Technical

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com THE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at Fairview College Campus, Alberta. March 2011 intake. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Recycler

FILING CABINETS. Only 4; 4 drawer legal size. FREE. For pickup. 604-948-0923

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Wanted to Buy

★WE BUY COINS★ Ask for Albert 778-321-1752

1940 HEINTZMAN UPRIGHT piano, new board/keys, oak. Exc cond $1200 obo 604-551-9091 SOJIN UPRIGHT apt sized piano,

cream colour, as new. $550 obo. Call btwn 5pm-10pm 604-946-4017

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Lumber/Building Supplies

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Daycare Centres

Creation Station Daycare Reasonably Priced, Quality, Licensed Group Care. Daily structured programs includes preschool & school-age program. Large fenced playground & indoor gym.

604-940-8077

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Cats

HEATED HOODED cat bed, and adjustable black soft sided carrying case. 604-824-8487 THE TSAWWASSEN Animal Hospital currently has many kittens for adoption. All are lovely, and looking for their forever homes. Please contact us for more information. 604-943-9385

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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Dogs

2 ADORABLE Morky, 1st shots, home raised, dewormed, health cert. $500 m $600 f 1-604-794-3287

6 BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, $750. Ready for their new homes. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

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Dogs

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/Large/ Young/Female. Sweet energetic girl needs a break. Easy in the home. Loves hiking/swimming/ toys/hugs. playful growl & boisterous with other dogs. Wary of strangers/new situations & will alert bark. Blooms with consistent handlers. A more rural, quiet home may be best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885. LAB/RETR. PUPS:FIRST shots/ dewormed. 3 black males left. 7wks on Nov.29. 604-856-8636

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Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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6070

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Pets - Other

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5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

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EVALUATOR NEEDED! BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed. $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

BICHON FRIESE PUPS, 2 males p/bred unreg. 9 wks, 1st shots, homebreed $500 604-376-8327

BLK LAB pups family raised ready Dec 11. Will hold for X-Mas, vet checked $600. 604-991-4158

BOXER - CKC Registered flashy fawn male boxers. Champion Dam, Top Lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel $1200.00 604 596 2090 or 604 614 0952 or 604 792 9003

REWARD FOR LOST PAPILLION last seen Gov rd Nth Bby Nov 11 778-882-7439

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FEMALE MALTIPOO. 2 Yrs old. Sweet tempered. Fully trained. All shots. $600. Call 604-514-3598

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLD LABRADOR Retriever’ Pups, 2 male, 1 female, ready now. $850. Sry, 604-593-1532 GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups ready to go, first shots, email pics available. $650. 250-674-0091

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Dogs

4060

Metaphysical

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5005

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

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5505

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6005

★A 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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

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6020

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Open House Sat 12-4, #104 6363-121st Boundary Park updated 1064sf 2br 2ba condo, hot tub $272K 597-8724 id5191 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton Investor Alert, 2 homes on 3/4 acre lot, subdivide? $700K 596-6572 id5260 S. Surrey 1700sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba exec gated townhome, 19+ $434,900 809-5974 id5265 Sry Panorama 2675sf 4br home on subdividable 7724sf lot $469K 778-999-3387 id5272 Sry Newton 7500sf 14br 9ba home w/suites, 10,000sf lot $799K 604-825-3280 id5273

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6020-34

Surrey

SURREY, Bridgeview. Rancher 3 BR, 2 bath, sep garage, fenced yard, $235,000. 50x120sf lot. $215,000. Call 604-580-3127

6030

Lots & Acreage

BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $318,888. 604-726-0677

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A38 The Delta Optimist November 24, 2010

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

BEAUTIFUL 2 Bdrm apt w/balcony, new appls, lino, paint & fixtures, inclds ht, hw, cable, 1 pkg, locker, coin laundr, elevator, close to all transit & shopping, very quiet bldg, NO PETS, NO SMOKING, suits mature couple/ seniors. 604-241-3772 $1040./m

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR, large + balcony, central Ladner, ns, np, coin wd, avail Jan. 1, $765, 604-538-3777 2 BR ste, Adult oriented, 2 appl, Ladner Village, incl, heat, n/s, n/p Av Nov 1, $950. 604-940-9434 QUIET CLEAN 1 br avail Dec. 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, no pets 778-316-3401 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELLED spacious 2 BR 2 bath condo, gas fp, new stainless appls, huge sunny deck, Ladner Center, long term rental $1450, ns, pet ok, avail Jan 1st. 604-946-8710

DELTA WEST

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

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

LADNER 3 bdrm $1,020 incl., heat, h/w, prkg. Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. 604-940-8726 TSAW. LOVELY 2 br, w/d, $1550 incl heat, FP, np, no BBQ, nr ammens. Suit Adults 604-943-6163

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 2 BDRM, $950 Dec 1 BACHELOR STE $650, Dec 1. incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

6515

Duplexes - Rent

LADNER, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, SXS Duplex, 4 appl, $1275 + utils, refs req’d, Avail Jan 1, 604-946-7467

6540

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

MacGregor Realty & Mgmt. Your local Property Manager

Darin Mould

604-505-3151 darinmould@telus.net

4 BR, in Tsaw, kitchen & 3 bath. 3 levels. Avail Now, 604-753-9028

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace Are your looking for a 1 bedroom in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666

Kerry Court

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt to view please call 604-943-1487

Greensview

1 bedroom suite available in January with 3 appliances, carpets, drapes, u/g parking and laundry facilities. Located on bus route and close to shopping centre. For info or to view please call 604-943-7612

Shawnigan

1 bedroom suites available in a 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

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

Evergreen Lane

2 bedroom suite available in one of our four well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-946-2694

Georgia Ct/Harbourside

Houses - Rent

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more info please call 604-946-9268 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

Peninsula Property Management LADNER

Warm Family Home Great split home, newly renod interior, kitchen, bathroom. Spacious, h/w, 2 gas f/p, 5 appl, rec room. Private westfacing backyard, close to schools and park. N/S, N/P Available Dec 1st. $2400 River House Residence Sunset over Marina & Deas Island with River and Mountain views. Beautiful executive 2 bedroom, s/s appliances, extra large sundeck, maple kitchen, granite bar, large separate liv rm & dinrm. Mst/bdrm offers f/p, 5 pc ensuite, soaker tub and dbl shower. N/S, N/P Available Now $2100

TSAWWASSEN

Great Family Home - 2 level, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, 2102 sqft, Main floor features living room, dining room kitchen & 3 bedrooms, lower level features rec room, den, workshop & laundry room, park-like yard, great neighbour hood, no smoking, no pets Available Now. $1850 Tsawwassen Central - Over 1200 sq.ft. This pan-abode rancher has 3bdrm, 1bath. You can experience the log cabin feel. Private deck, skylights, carport and more! Private hedged estate property. Available Now! $2200

Call Doug (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca FURNISHED EXECUTIVE rancher, Forest by the Bay, Jan thru April $2500 mth. 604-943-5637 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M

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Office/Retail Rent

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

1620

FOR LEASE

Office Space- 353sf in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie’s Cell 604-306-4563 or email: henneken@shaw.ca OFFICES AVAIL (2), 2nd floor, professional building, Tsaw. $300-$450 all incl. 604-943-4379

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

6565

Christmas Calendar

PRIME OFFICE space available immediately in the heart of Ladner Village. Bright, newly renovated in desirable location for reasonable rent on Haviland St off 48 Ave. Four spaces left: 180 sqft, 224 sqft, 300 sqft, 241 sqft. Contact 604-946-6291 for further info or to view.

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square 1658 Sq ft of Office/ Commercial Space for Lease - Small office space available 291 sq ft on ground floor. 640 Sq Ft of Office/ Commercial space on ground floor For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, Ladner, large, clean, bright, fridge, stove, fp, wd, ns, np, $680, avail now or Dec 1, 604-535-6340

1 BR Tsaw. ground floor unit, immed, $775, near parks & transit shared storage, laundry & utils, Large yard, np, ns, 604-943-5823 2 BR bsmt, large, full bath, Ladner, 4 appls, yard, $900+1/3 utils, ns, Now, 604-765-3642 2 BR + Den $1200 + util. Big 1200 sqft newly renovated bsmt suite for rent. W/D, D/W Grt location in ladner. Call Steve 604 970 5074.

Catering/ Bartending

1655

Fairs/Bazaars

For all your entertaining needs private & corporate since 1983.

a unique

Christmas Craft Fair

Tel : 604 (688) 4482

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1655

Fairs/Bazaars

Ladner United Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov 27, 2010 10am to 3pm 4960 48th Ave. Delta, BC Fun for the Whole Family! Includes baking, lunch, crafts, silent auction and kids’ activities

1642- 58A Street in Beachgrove Saturday, Nov. 27 10am - 6pm

Steveston Christmas Craft Fair

Browse through 150 tables of unique handmade gifts

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 13 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500.00 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

9125

Domestic

Saturday, Nov. 27th 10am - 4pm

Admission: cash or food donation

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St., Richmond Info: 604-718-8080

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Pays $150 minimum

1994 FORD Tempo, auto, V6, 4 dr, good cond, lady driven, $2000 obo. 604-988-0347

Call 778-316-3217

LADNER: 2 BR main, newly reno’d. Bright, large 1100 sf. All new appls. n/s, n/p. nr all amens. Resp tenants, refs. $1000 + share utils. Avail now. 604-807-1732

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

6605

Townhouses Rent

LADNER, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, window coverings, fresh paint, new lam/tile flr, NS NP, $1200, Avail Jan 1. 604-322-5260

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

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

LADNER, BACH suite, $550 incl hydro gas, cable & wireless net, refs, n/s, n/p, now, 604-946-0577

9160

Sports & Imports

1989 VOLVO, $1500, 4 door sedan, runs great, aircared Feb/ 11, must sell. Call 778-840-1961

9173

Vans

(604) 209-2026

1991 PLYMOUTH Laser 2.0 L turbo, 113 k, 3 dr h/b, mint cond. $1,750. 604-983-3436

9130

LADNER. Reno’d 1 BR. Suits 1. Ns/np, shared laundry, $725/mo + ¼ utils. Dec 1st. 604-788-3085

Grinch Trees, Festive Greenery, Whimsical Giftware Home & Garden Decor, Wearable Treasures Gifts for Foodies!

AUTOMOTIVE

BOUNDRY BAY,1 BR Spacious, steps to beach, shared wd, prkg, $1000, ns, np, 604-943-4134

LADNER NEW main flr 2 br, ste, quiet deadend St. Dec. 1st for clean, quiet tennant. $850 incl heat/cbl. ns np Jane 604-946-9456

Fairs/Bazaars

Just Right Catering

3 BR suite, large deck, great view of Golf Course, np, immed 1212 Hunter Rd. $1400. 604-868-2844 3 BR Tsawwassen, upper level, 1200sf + 400sf sunny deck, nice quiet neighborhood, nr schools, clean & bright, 1.5 baths, fp, newer appls, dw, shared wd. own entry, driveway prkg, some carport storage, no garage, owner lives down & mows lawn, ns, np refs $1300+%utils, 778-848-8361

1655

2009 HONDA Odyssey (touring model), black, 16,000 kms, mint cond, sparingly used, incls winter tires $38,500. 604-913-1933

9515

Boats

RETIRED SPORTSMAN selling his Boat .. 2007 10ft 2 inch Avon 310 Rib inflatable boat, white inclds. 5HP/ 4 Stk Honda Outboard Motor - extremely low hours & custom electric Aluminum Boat and Loader & rack, Asking $4600, Allan Smith cell 604-240-0991 or messages 604-943-8006

9535

Snowmobiles/ ATV

RETIRED SPORTSMAN Selling his ATV. 2005 Bombardier Outlander Max 800 - red, w/accessories & options, 50 hr use, very low mi. Asking $6500. Call Allan Smith cel: 604-240-0991 or 604-943-8006 msg.

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

9135

Parts & Accessories

2 SNOW TIRES on rims, 225/70/14R $150. 604-943-0482

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

10 TON cube truck with dedicated run. Want to be your own boss? Call Bob, daytime: 604-329-1249 or evenings: 604-574-4936. 1995 TOYOTA tercel 2 dr 4 spd manual, 252,000 k, $1,400 obo 604-833-4999

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8055

Cleaning

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EUROPEAN HOUSE Cleaning, Reliable, Efficient, Free est. Stella 604-946-7865 * 836-7071 * S. THOMSON CLEANING * Will make your home clean as a whistle. Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

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

Call 778-882-4128 deltageeks.net Computer service bus/home. Community store & on site service. 604-943-8318

8060

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

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

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

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

Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

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

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

8160

Lawn & Garden

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

AFFORDABLE

CARPET/VINYL INSTALLER Repairs & restretches. 17 yrs exp. Call for free estimates DAVID

604-505-4735

HENRY’S

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

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

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

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

604 •240 •2194 604 •943 •2401

For anything Yard Related!

604-771-8885

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

Excavating

8130

Handyperson

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

604-946-7308

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

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

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

PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• 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

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

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-649-0502 (cell)

All in One Call Renovations Establish & local, carpentry, tiling, painting etc Peter 604-619-4859

Cascadia Painting

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Shedding light on community issues

Power Washing

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

Don’t wait. Call Ian Ferguson

Painting

Mark 778-323-1045 PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

15% OFF

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

Best In Class Painting - Low rates, refs avail, 100% guaranteed Mark 778-323-1045 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, yard clean up - Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

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

8250

Roofing

Pressure Washing

Exterior House Cleaning Driveways, Painting & Sealing Winter Garden Clean-up

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

A name you can trust

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

Tried & True Since 1902

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

8250

CEDAR-KING Roof Restoration ™

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. $35/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918

PLUMBERS

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

★CHRISTMAS UPDATE★ Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing/ Painting. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 604-271-8549

Godiva Heating & Plumbing Res. & comm. Repair, install WCB ins. bonded. 604-617-7525

FOR ALL your home repairs and renovations, great rates, great attention to detail. Gaston, 417-9951

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

STRUCTURES LTD. Local 35 Yrs + Construction Exp.

8225

Power Washing

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING

604-943-4024

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

Additions & Reno’s, Int/Ext. Decks, Fencing & General Home Improvements.

Free Evaluations!

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting 'Cedar King' Roof restoraton, Free evaluations. call Ken 778-867-8858 cedarking.com

JJ ROOFING, Repair, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors discount WCB, fully insured. 604-726-6345 ON SIDE ROOFING & RENO’S Call Darren. Office 604-952-0798 or cell 778-869-2767

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

8255

Lorne 604-841-7052

8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

Rubbish Removal

JUNK REMOVAL • • • • • •

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

cedarking.com

PIONEER

Rubbish Removal

Call Ken at

778.867.8858

ALL IN ONE CALL

•Renovations and handyman •Established, reliable & local •Kitchens, baths, fences, decks, painting, tiling, etc. Call Peter McLaughlin cell 604-619-4859

8255

Roofing

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

CASCADIA PAINTING Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured

8225

BEST IN CLASS

• Exterior house cleaning • Pressure Washing • Gutters

Angela Wells

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Yard cleanup Tree removal Moving & deliveries Cash for cars & trucks Wood metal recycle Snow removal & salting

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 • Gutter Cleaning

604-649-9600 DISPOSAL BINS All prices at disposalking.com or call 604-306-8599

8295

Snow Removal

SNOW ❆ ❄ REMOVAL ❆

❅❄

❆ ❅ ❅ J & S Yard Services ❆ ❅ ❆ Call ❄ ❄ ❆

778-999-4164

SNOW REMOVAL Call Dave 604-916-7527

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

Call Calvin

604-781-9723

Need a

Landscaper? Find one in the Home Services section.

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