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Staff report finds workload is greater yet council remuneration had fallen behind Lower Mainland average BY

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Civic politicians voted to give themselves another raise Monday. The 2.5 per cent hike will see Mayor Lois Jackson’s salary go up almost $3,000 to $103,032, while Delta council salaries will increase just under $2,000 to $44,048. Their vehicle allowances will also increase $100 per month. A staff report stated council salaries have historically been

calculated based on comparison to four similar-sized Metro Vancouver municipalities: two with larger populations (Coquitlam and Richmond) and two with smaller populations (Township of Langley and District of North Vancouver). Delta salaries are set at the average level of those four. The Delta rate, according to the report, had once again slipped below the average of the four cities. The report also pointed out

Delta continues to be the largest municipality in B.C. to employ a mayor and six councillors, whereas the normal practice for cities with populations greater than 50,000 is to have eight councillors. Noting they carry an additional workload, Jackson said having smaller regular adjustments for inflation is more palatable than much larger increases every few years. Saying he expects criticism

from the public, Coun. Robert Campbell defended the increase. “I provide community value and everybody else at this table provides community value for the remuneration we receive,” he said. “There are people who will call you late at night and people who will e-mail you at any time of the weekend and expect you to respond at any time. There are events you go to, so this is a job that goes on and on.” Coun. Heather King said it’s

difficult voting for a pay hike for herself, but council is only keeping in line with the average. In May of 2009, an increase resulted in councillors’ annual pay going up about 15 per cent, while the mayor’s salary increased by roughly 10 per cent. The previous time council members gave themselves a pay hike was December of 2007 when councillors’ salaries jumped 13 per cent and Jackson’s salary increased five per cent.

Community Kitchen to host Xmas dinner BY

DAVE WILLIS

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The Ladner Community Kitchen is getting ready to host its second annual Christmas Dinner next Monday. About 30 people came to the dinner last year. “This year we’re hoping to have more [people attend]. Volunteers from the food bank are also invited,” said Ladner Community Kitchen organizer Jini Aroon. The soup kitchen, which will mark its first year of operation later this month, works in conjunction with the South Delta Food Bank at Ladner Christian Fellowship. There were a lot of leftovers after last year’s event after volunteers prepared enough food for 100 people, Aroon said. “Nothing went to waste. We froze all the turkey and kept making soup,” she said.

Ladner Community Kitchen organizer Jini Aroon (left) and volunteers Trina Gowan and Tanya Armstrong handed out food weekly. The soup kitchen volunteers prepare soup, sandwiches and muffins once a week for those who come to the food bank. Aroon said she’s grateful for

food bank co-ordinator Joe Van Essen and pastor Danny Stebeck for allowing the soup kitchen to operate at the church. The dinner is scheduled

for 5 p.m. at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate perishable food can

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contact Aroon at 604-940-9355 or jini_aroon@hotmail.com. The group is looking for donations of turkey, potatoes, vegetables and cranberry juice.

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Fighter jet parts to be made here Federal cabinet minister Stockwell Day in town to announce $7.7 million loan to Asco Aerospace Ltd.

researching and developing innovative manufacturing sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com technologies to produce aircraft bulkheads and specialConservative cabinet ized metal components. minister Stockwell Day Asco Aerospace will made a stop at a River Road work on developing facility last Friday that will manufacturing processes manufacture components capable of handling large, for the highly advanced odd-shaped and complex Joint Strike fighter jet. components built from At the Asco Aerospace aluminum, titanium and Ltd. plant, many miliother hard metals that tary aircraft parts and the are difficult to machine. machinery that produces Aimed at reducing production time and costs, the project will be carried out in collaboration with the University of B.C. “The aerospace industry is an amazing industry these days and very significant to the economy and Asco Aerospace will work on manufactur- therefore to the standard of living ing process capable of handling large, odd-shaped and complex components for for Canada and the F-35 jet fighter, the most advanced in Canadians,” said Day. “This is, right the world. now, a $22 billion industry ... In all them were off limits to the countries of the world, cameras, including some sensitive materials that were we’re actually number five in terms of number of peocovered up, as the presiple and percentage of our dent of the Treasury Board economy that goes into the and minister for the AsiaPacific Gateway announced aerospace industry.” In 1997, Canada joined the funding initiative. the Joint Strike program, Day said the company would receive a loan, called involving U.S. allies, in a “repayable investment” by anticipation of the need for the Canadian Forces to the federal government, of replace its current fleet of $7.7 million toward a $19 million project that involves CF-18s. BY

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Conservative MP Stockwell Day made an announcement at Asco Aerospace Ltd. on River Road last week. The firm manufactures aircraft parts, including components for fighter jets. Day noted the new F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, will be a significant part of the aerospace industry, meeting the future needs of Canada’s armed forces and defences worldwide. The Lockheed Martin F35s, the fighter of choice in the Joint Strike program, is a single-seat, single-engine, ultra high-tech stealth fighter. When it enters service it will be the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, described as having “nextgeneration technologies”

and “unprecedented capabilities.” Canada will receive the first of 60 of the jet fighters in 2016, said Day, adding the assembly of key components of the aircraft at the Delta plant is exciting. Kevin Russell, vicepresident and CEO of Asco Aerospace, said the company has experienced tremendous growth in its technology, resulting in steady job increases. In 2005, the company had 65 employees and $12 million in revenue and by 2011 there will be 165

employees with upwards of $40 million in revenue, he said. “Right now, our plans are that by 2014 we’ll be well over 200 employees and with the support we’re getting we think we can get our revenues over $70 million, and a good portion of that is going to come from the new Lockheed program,” Russell said. “The way the global environment is today, if we don’t continue doing a lot of R & D (research and development) and staying ahead of the research curve,

we will not be continually competitive in the world. In Canada, we have to make sure we are on the leading edge of technology growth.” Day and other federal officials got a tour of the Delta plant and its specialized machinery, but some off the processes were off limits to cameras. Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd. (Asco Aerospace) also produces components for companies such as Boeing and Bombardier. It’s the Canadian subsidiary of Asco Industries, a privately owned Belgian corporation.

Delta chamber supports gradual increase of minimum wage DAVE WILLIS

The Delta Chamber of Commerce wouldn’t mind seeing an increase to the minimum wage. “It would be safe to say we wouldn’t object to it,”

said chamber chair John Appleby. The group asked its members via a blog post for their thoughts on a possible increase to the $8 minimum wage, which is the lowest in Canada. The majority of those who responded

favoured an increase. The one caveat chamber members did suggest is that it be implemented in gradual increments, Appleby noted. B.C. Labour Minister Iain Black announced last month that he asked staff

to meet with business and labour stakeholders to discuss employment standards, including the minimum wage. “The workplace is changing constantly,” Black said in a press release. “I’ve asked staff to gather views

on how we can best ensure employment standards reflect the realities and needs of employees and employers in 21st-century workplaces.” The Delta chamber “is speaking up as part of this process in the com-

ing months,” the blog post stated. Appleby noted the B.C. Chamber of Commerce had a conference call with the minister on Monday and the Delta chamber had passed along its opinions to the provincial group.

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Friday night. It will be open from 6:15 to 8 p.m. to show South Deltans what Christmas used to look like. Displays will depict what the holiday was like for Delta’s earliest pioneers and visitors to the museum will have a chance to make some of the decorations that would have appeared in pioneer homes during the holiday season. There is no admission fee that night, however, the museum is asking people to bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank instead. Saturday morning also marks the return of a longstanding local Christmas tradition, the Ladner Business Association’s Breakfast with Santa. This year’s breakfast runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Breakfast costs $3 for pancakes and $4 for pancakes with ham. This year’s event will also include face painting, songs and stories by Daryle Sherman, Christmas crafts with the Delta Museum and dance entertainment by The Flow. All kids will have the chance to visit, and have their photo taken, with Santa. Families can choose to have the photo taken by a professional photographer for $5 or take their own. Photographs will be taken by Buttercups Children’s Boutique with proceeds going to Hannah’s Heroes Foundation.

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It looks like the Beach Grove Motel will be staying in Tsawwassen for the time being. Delta council agreed with a staff recommendation this week to scrap preliminary approval given to convert the site into a townhouse complex after the potential purchaser, Pilot Pacific Developments, advised the municipality that financing had fallen through on the project. Delta council gave con-

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Financing to turn the Beach Grove Motel into townhouses has fallen through and preliminary approval granted has expired. ditional approval last year to a zoning amendment for the 12th Avenue property

to allow construction of six townhouses in two buildings.

Since then, no action had been taken on the application and the preliminary approval time frame had expired. The owner of the property earlier this year advised Delta that a buyer was being sought but there hasn’t been any progress reported on that front. Surrounded by a residential neighbourhood and the Beach Grove Golf Club across the street, the motel, occupying 20,000 square feet, is a two-storey tourist accommodation comprised of three buildings.

Councillor experiences health scare at Monday’s meeting BY

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Coun. Scott Hamilton had a minor health scare during Delta council’s regular meeting at municipal hall Monday. In the middle of the evening meeting, the threeterm councillor quietly stood up and left the discussion. He did not return. Although his colleagues went through the entire

agenda without him, it was obvious there was some concern when Hamilton’s seat remained empty. Mayor Lois Jackson and CAO George Harvie briefly left the meeting. Complaining of pain in his chest, Hamilton was fortunate fire chief Dan Copeland was on hand. Copeland, who was at Monday’s meeting to make a presentation on secondary suite health and safety

issues, drove the councillor to Delta Hospital’s emergency department. Councillors quietly received updates from Harvie. Following the meeting, Harvie said Hamilton appeared to be suffering from a case of “indigestion.” However, on his cell phone, Hamilton, who was in a hospital bed hooked up to monitoring equipment, told the Optimist he was

told he had spasms of the esophagus. Saying it was an embarrassing incident, he said he went through the same thing the night before. He said he was to be checked out of the hospital in a few hours.

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and provincial campaigns, about to go somewhere,” including MP bids by John Green said. Reynolds and Tom Goode. “He was a good man who He was also deeply absolutely adored his faminvolved with Social Credit, ily and was extremely well co-managing Bill Vander known in Delta. Nothing Zalm’s successful campaign has gone on there in the last for the party leadership in 40 years he hasn’t somehow the mid-1980s. been related to.” Giordano’s In addibusiness tion to “He was a good interests his media included the man who absolutely work, Delta Media adored his family and Giordano Services , was was extremely well Quick As A involved Wink Waste with such known in Delta.” Systems Ltd. Eric Green groups and a delivery as the St. service. Vincent Eric Green, a fellow jour- de Paul Society, the nalist who knew Giordano Tsawwassen Business since their days at the Association and was head Courier in 1960, will speak of the Catholic school at his upcoming service. board in Delta. “He had a long and very At Delta council on active life. Anyone who Monday, Mayor Lois knew Charlie Giordano Jackson announced his knew he moved fast and he passing, noting he was always looked like he was highly involved in the Delta on the move. He either just scene for many years and came from somewhere or will be sadly missed.

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Name: Aidan and Kevin Age: 9 and 13 Occupation: Students What is the activity? Swimming for Aidan and competitive swimming for Kevin. Where & when does it take place? Sungod Recreation Centre throughout the week with the Team Sungod Swim Club. How often do you participate? Aidan: Four times a week. Kevin: Nine times a week, eight of which are practices How long have you been involved? Aidan: Three years. Kevin: I’ve been an active member of the Club for eight years. Why did you get involved in this activity? Aidan: My brother inspired me because it looked like so much fun. Kevin: I became involved as I had a passion for swimming. What do you like best about this activity? Aidan: I like feeling the water and being with friends. Kevin: I love this activity for many reasons, but my favourite parts are competing and just having fun. How does it benefit your life? Aidan: It makes me feel good. It helps me to do better in school because it helps me focus. What other things do you do to keep active? Aidan: I take my dog for walks and play soccer at school. Did you know that swim clubs offer a range of opportunities to improve and build upon swim skills taught in lessons or learned elsewhere? Clubs run either summer or winter and offer both recreational and competitive options. Children who have not enjoyed or excelled at team sports often enjoy swim clubs, as they can focus on competing and improving at their own pace. Delta works cooperatively with swim clubs and has recently introduced Red Cross Race Ready; a cross training course that incorporates swim club training techniques with Red Cross water safety education. The aim is to improve safety, fitness, speed and technical proficiency for future champions. For more information on swim lessons, contact your local rec centre and for other ways to be active in Delta, call Parks, Recreation & Culture at 604.952.3000 or go to www.corp.delta.bc.ca.

Charlie Giordano He had some health issues later in life but took it with great courage, said Green. Giordano is survived by his wife Roberta, his three children Michele (Danny), Mike (Shauna), Charlene (Lloyd), five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Dr. A mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m., also at Sacred Heart Parish. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.

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Edwards said in an e-mail. business in the Delta comHe said there are a few munity free inspections if things local businesses they wish to bring their fire should know to prevent extinguishers to our facilsuch fraud attempts. ity in Richmond,” he said. Firstly, legitimate compa- “They can then be assured nies never ranof a prodomly solicit fessional “Both myself and businesses service by to inspect or a company my company are maintain fire that has concerned and extinguishbeen in disturbed when an ers. Edwards business said it’s up to for over individual brings the business 30 years our industry and or individual and that is to contact a recognized livelihood into company for a disrepute.” by Delta yearly inspecMike Edwards fire departtion. ment.” Also, he Edwards said, it is impossible to added that a discount would perform fire extinguisher be offered on any maintemaintenance from a vehicle. nance needed. The equipment needed simFor more information call ply cannot be transported. Edwards at 604-214-4276. A legitimate inspector The suspected fraudster will also hole punch the tag has been described as 5’6”, on the extinguisher with heavy set with short brown each annual inspection. hair and wearing dark Edwards said, in light coloured clothing and jeans. of the attempted fraud, his He was seen last week in company is willing to conthe Ladner Village area. duct free fire extinguisher Any business approached inspections for local busiby the man is asked to call nesses. Delta police at 604-946“We would be more 4411 and quote file number than pleased to offer any 2010-24317.

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW Jim Cessford was put in a no-win situation and, not surprisingly, he lost. Earlier this year, Delta’s police chief was asked by his counterpart in Vancouver to wrap his hands around one heck of a hot potato. Allegations of abuse of authority had been leveled against two city officers that had injured a man in a case of mistaken identity while responding to a domestic call and Cessford was asked to lead the probe into their actions. It was to be yet another instance of police investigating police, a practice that suffers in the optics department these days and whose outcomes are frequently questioned, particularly when officers are exonerated of any wrongdoing. If that was to be Cessford’s finding in this case, and ultimately it was, you didn’t need a crystal ball to know it wouldn’t go over well. Before I go on, let me say Delta’s police chief is a skilled and experienced investigator. He’s also a decent man and is as honest as the day is long, so when he concluded the Vancouver officers acted in accordance with the situation, I’m apt to take his word for it. He’s got far too much integrity to compromise an investigation, so when he says it was thorough, fair and impartial, my guess is that it was thorough, fair and impartial. The problem is that when police investigate each other, especially in a high profile case where a member of the public ends up with a black eye, among other injuries, there’s only one satisfactory outcome — and it’s not the one that clears the officers. B.C.’s police complaints commissioner has ordered a public hearing into this case, basing his decision on a number of factors, including the seriousness of the complaint as well as the harm done to the individual. He also cited flaws in the investigation. My guess is the flaws in the investigation pale in comparison to the heat being applied to his office to not allow two officers to escape punishment in a case that saw images of a man with his eye swollen shut splashed all over the media. If someone isn’t held accountable, the optics, rightly or wrongly, are the police are covering up for one of their own. Given Cessford’s integrity, that’s not the case here, but it doesn’t change the perception and it certainly doesn’t help matters that the police complaints commissioner believes further scrutiny is warranted. It’s simply more proof that when police are tasked with investigating each other, they’re placed in a no-win situation.

No sympathy can go to those looking to deflect the blame DAN SOUTHARD

COMMUNITY COMMENT I’m not sure how a person can make it through their teenage years without learning some basic rules of our society, but apparently many have. So, for all the Carol Berners out there, the next paragraph is for you. Inherent in the decision to drink and drive, or knowingly commit any negligent act, is your acceptance that should your actions result in the death or serious injury of another you will go to jail (not for long, mind you) and be the target of derision and anger. There’s no whining about it after the fact. You knew the deal going in. Hang your head, keep your fool mouth shut, take your punishment and don’t expect anyone to feel sorry for you. Of course, there are different degrees of negligence. Had Berner,

for example, been slowly putting towards softening or eliminating down the road with a bit of a buzz the negative consequences that on and someone unexpectedly ran result from the choices we make. out in front of her car, I would feel It’s no wonder people keep making somewhat sorry for her, especially the same bad decisions over and if she demonstrated a genuine and over again. There’s no lesson to be appropriate level of remorse. learned if others make excuses for However, when you kill someyou, and force someone else to foot body while reenacting the bill. a drunken version Our government Our government of Mr. Toad’s Wild and judiciary have Ride, then have your become the overand judiciary have lawyer try to deflect indulgent parents become the overblame with a highly of every irrespondisingenuous defence, indulgent parents of sible person in our no sympathy is warsociety. The result every irresponsible ranted. is that we have a person in our society. growing number By the way, just when did the definiof people who are tion of “vigorous” unwilling to care in the context of “every defendant for themselves, and have come to has a right to a vigorous defence” believe that a life of welfare, or come to include the word “sleazy?” petty crime, or drug addiction are Berner’s lawyer is certainly not acceptable choices. the worst example, but damn if he Well, I’m out of space, and isn’t reaching for that golden ring. all this preaching has made me For him, and other lawyers of his hungry. I think I’ll get a couple ilk, truth, morality and justice are of hamburgers, some deep-fried antiquated concepts. The only thing cheese and a big slab of cheesethat matters is winning, and bankcake. Next time: a column about ing a big cheque. how restaurateurs are to blame for The Berner case is also indicaour obesity epidemic, and why tive of another problem in our government needs to take action society: the widespread movement against them.

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Red Noser happy to be giving back over the holiday season to prevent these catastrophic scenarios. Apart from the obvious pain, misery, suffering and financial calamity of victims, Operation Red Nose volunteers save us all delays in traffic, insurance premiums, policing costs, emergency and health care expenses, and the sad experience of witnessing grieving families on the evening news or in the newspaper. A tear in the social fabric that results from car carnage mayhem affects us all to

some degree. Operation Red Nose operates on nine nights (still to come are Dec. 10/11, 17/18 and 31) this holiday season. It relies entirely on volunteers and sponsors as the Optimist article described. The service is free to clients but any donations go to youth sports. Again, what would you do to save lives? To volunteer as a driver, navigator, or dispatcher, or to become a financial contributor, call Carlene or Sharon at 604-

943-0460. It is my goal to drive all nine nights this year, but it costs me $50 to $100 per night for gas. If you are interested in sponsoring me for a night’s expense, I can be reached at 604-725-7102. If you are partying or, for any reason, don’t feel confident about driving, call Operation Red Nose to get you home safely to those who love you. Phone 604943-0460. It would be my pleasure to serve you. Ramblin’ Ryan Lake

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In Ontario, they are just completing a trial run of these truck trains under a strict set of pilot program conditions that cover route, time of day and month of the year, weather conditions, special speed limits, design of trucks, and special training and driving practices for the driver. The list of conditions is

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Editor: Re: Century has history of giving, letter to the editor, Dec. 4 Lois Wilkinson failed to mention the generous gift of the eight-foot high chain link fence provided free of charge to the residents of Boundary Bay fortunate enough to own property backing on Century Group farmland. I feel this oversight should be acknowledged so Century Group may receive its due. Curt Brown

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Berner should pay price for her choices innocent person. At the very least, this woman deserves involuntary manslaughter. She killed a young child and injured another person. Everyone knows it. The courts know it, the people know it, the parents of this beautiful young girl know it and she knows it. Our system is very unjust and flawed to even consider this woman should be anywhere but in jail. I realize everyone has

“rights,” but obviously that isn’t entirely true either, is it? Because the way this farce is shaping up, the Middelaer family has no rights. Too bad Berner’s sentence didn’t come from a jury of citizens. I would bet she’d still be behind bars and she would stay there for more than a few months. I find this absolutely appalling and insulting to every law abiding Canadian. The judge says Berner is

remorseful and unlikely to repeat this crime. Unlikely? That isn’t good enough for me. Sorry, but if you do the crime, you do the time. Carroll Allan

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TFN housing likely in line with Metro plan Editor: Re: Several firms interested in TFN housing, Dec. 1 We would like to correct any reader confusion around the development of housing on Tsawwassen First Nation lands that may result from your recent story. It is correct that some real estate developers have expressed interest in working with TFN fee simple interest landowners. However, the TFN as a government is the agency that will approve and regulate any proposals coming from

those TFN members and, to date, no such applications have been received. The draft Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy projects 5,000 people and 2,100 dwelling units on our lands, well below the numbers quoted in your article. Though we are in the early stages of community consultation and planning for the TFN enterprise zone, the planning team expects the number of dwelling units and additional population will be consistent with that draft strategy. We are very pleased to

be moving forward with plans for additional housing, improved amenities and economic growth on our lands. But as the responsible governing body, we are moving carefully and will ensure whatever options we select, we will have considered family needs, employment opportunities, our natural environment and the greater community in which we all live. Doug Raines Chief Administrative Officer Tsawwassen First Nation

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Public Hearing The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:00 pm Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

To vary the following Sections of the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: i) Section 901(4) by reducing the required off-street parking for an assembly use from 83 parking stalls to 60 parking stalls; and

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Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro 604.952.3163 Web Location: Regular Meeting: November 22, 2010

Location: 7843 120 Street as shown on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: William Rhone, Architect

Applicant: Warren Barnard, Watson & Barnard

Telephone: 604-261-0951 Proposal: Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow development of ﬁve townhouse units.

Telephone: 604.943.9433 Proposal: Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow subdivision into two single family residential lots. MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU006066

To amend the land use designation of the subject property from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Inﬁll Single Family (ISF). “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6902 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential. Development Variance Permit LU006066 To vary the following Sections of the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: i) Section 305(a) by exempting proposed Lot 2 from the front setback averaging requirement of 10.36 m and specifying a minimum front setback of 9.63 m; and ii) Section 914 by reducing the required special setback from the centre line of 84 Avenue from 21 m to 19.69 m for Lots 1 and 2. Staff Contact: Lisa King 604.952.3164 Web Location: Regular Meeting: November 15, 2010

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Project No. 2 Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Development Permit and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006033)

Location: 7655 120 Street as shown on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Crossroads United Church (Keith Donald, Architect) Telephone: 604-538-6232 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Development Permit and Development Variance Permit to allow renovation and addition to the existing church. Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6883 To discharge Land Use Contract LU-74-48 from the subject property in order to reveal the underlying P Public Use zone.

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Project No. 3 Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006047)

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“The Corporation of Delta Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6901

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ii) Section 552 by reducing the minimum south side setback from 8.1 m to 6.1 m for a principal structure.

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A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

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To permit the proposed renovation and addition to the existing church which contributes to the revitalization of the Scott Road Corridor.

“The Corporation of Delta Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6906 To amend the land use MAP NO. 3 designation of the subject FILE NO. LU006047 property from Medium Density Ground Oriented Residential (MGR) to Residential Ground-Oriented (RG). “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6907 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 395. Development Variance Permit LU006047 To vary the following Section of the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: i) Section 913 by waiving the special setback of 24.3 m from the centre line of 120 Street in order to allow a front setback of 3.6 m, which would be 17.4 m from the centre line of 120 Street. Staff Contact: John Hopkins 604.952.3155 Web Location: Regular Meeting: November 22, 2010

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Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@corp.delta.bc.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofﬁce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Metro Vancouver is using lessons learned during a pilot project to try and increase the recycling rate at the regional government’s other housing facilities. In 2008, Metro Vancouver announced it would be testing new ways to increase the low recycling rate at multi-family homes and launched a pilot project at Metro Vancouverowned housing facilities in Port Coquitlam and Surrey. Metro Vancouver provides affordable housing at more than 50 sites across the Lower Mainland, including two in Ladner, a 38-unit apartment building and a 51-unit townhouse complex. The regional district announced the lessons learned during the pilot project would be applied to five more sites. Recycling rates are typically much lower in multifamily buildings and complexes than single-family homes. Across the region, the average waste diversion, or recycling, rate is 16 per cent, far lower than the 46 per cent average recycling rate for single-family homes. “With some time, effort and small investments, virtually any apartment or condominium can implement the lessons learned during this pilot project to reduce waste and maximize recycling,” said Metro Vancouver board chair, and Delta mayor, Lois Jackson. “A higher recycling rate at multi-family homes will help the region achieve its aspirational goal of an 80 per cent waste diversion rate by 2020.” During the pilot project, Metro saw significant increases in recycling rates. The rate at Kingston Gardens, a 196-townhouse facility in Surrey, increased to 21 per cent from 14 per cent. At Meridian Village, a 202-unit apartment and townhouse facility in Port Coquitlam, the recycling rate went up more dramatically, almost tripling to 28 per cent from the old rate of 10 per cent. Metro learned many residents had given up on recycling because the bins provided were often overflowing. Simply providing more bins greatly increased the amount of material diverted from the landfill. The study also showed language proved to be another potential barrier.

BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Can’t believe I’m admitting this, but here I go: I don’t get Justin Bieber. Truth is, I don’t even know if it’s Bieber or Beiber or Beeber — or Beaver — but I gather he’s hot right now. This, I know, because he’s tended to command a rather prominent position in newspapers of late. These, in no particular order, are the things I do know about Justin Whatever. He sings. He looks to be about nine-anda-half. And he blow-dries his hair. Beyond that, well, I just don’t get it. “Who is this Beaver kid?” I asked the husband the other day. “He’s what? In grade eight, maybe?” The husband yawned. “Maybe nine,” he said. “Maybe 11. And I think it’s Beebah.” “So what’s he sing

about?” I asked. — I’m sure he’ll develop “You know,” he said. into a very nice man in the “The usual stuff. Love, and next eight or nine years all that.” — but I would suspect that This, of course, would Justin does not have the be a guess on the husband’s kind of detailed relationship part. As far as I know, he resume a guy would have has downloaded no Justin when he’s, oh, 21. Unless Beebah songs on to his he started dating at four, iPod. Fickle man that he that is. is, he tends to go for artists “I don’t get it,” I said to who are old the husenough to stay band. “I at home with- He sings. He looks to don’t get out a babysit- be about nine-andthe Justin ter — or, at Beebah the very least, a-half. And he blowthing.” old enough to dries his hair. The have a learnhusband er’s licence. yawned. But if the photos are too Again. believed, Justin Beeper has “You know,” he said. not been behind the wheel “Maybe it’s Beebur. And of an automobile for very I’m not surprised that you long — at least, without a don’t get Justin Beebur. booster seat. You’re too old.” I suspect, in fact, the True enough, I suppose. training wheels just came To really get the JB pheoff Justin Beaker’s bike five nomenon, I reckon you’d or six years ago, and that he have to be, well, a good climbed out of the stroller four and a half decades just a couple of years before younger than I. that. What do I know? “Love?” I asked the husNothing, at least, where the band. “He sings about love? Beeb is concerned. And all that?” But it’s probably not that Now I don’t mean to be the kid is so young. It’s a Justin Beaker cynic here likely because I’m so old.

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A15 Business

Frizz-free Hair! Tsawwassen shoppers can Cadiveu All Tsawwassen shoppers are invited to take a load off their busy schedules by having their gifts wrapped for free this Christmas. This is the 15th year the Business Improvement Association (BIA) of Tsawwassen has offered this service to the community. “This program allows our commercial businesses to focus on their sales without taking valuable staff time wrapping packages. Thanks to Century Group, who allows us free use of space at the Town Centre Mall, we are able to provide this service at a central location,” said BIA executive director Ana Arciniega. The BIA has turned the service into a fundraising idea for local groups. “We offer 11 days of wrapping service and it will be done this year by volunteers from four community groups,” said Arciniega. The selected groups are the Canadian Mental Health — Delta Branch, Southpointe Academy Grads, Beta Sigma Phi sorority and Reach Child

and Youth Development Society. The BIA pays a fee per volunteer per hour worked towards their group. In addition, cash donations that are received will PHOTO BY ROB NEWELL be divided The Beta Sigma Phi sorority is one of our four equally. local groups that will benefit from the gift wrap“It is a ping service. win-win situation as the popular with teenagers BIA will be able to offer and husbands of all ages. the service and the groups Shoppers only need to bring will have a chance to raise their purchases and their needed funds plus raise receipt to the mall location awareness about the work and their packages will be they do,” said Arciniega. beautifully wrapped. The BIA is encouraging The wrapping service shoppers to use the service. will be offered on Dec. 11 “In the past, some cusand 12, and 16 to 23, from tomers thought that the 1 to 5 p.m., and on Dec. wrapping service was only 24, from 11 to 3 p.m. Any for Tsawwassen Town donations of unwrapped Centre Mall customers. toys and non-perishable That is not the case; this food items will be directed service is open to anyone to Deltassist. shopping at any commercial For more information, business in Tsawwassen,” check out the BIA website said Arciniega. at www.shoptsawwassen. The service is especially com.

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Trainer trading workout session for food bank donations

A South Delta personal trainer is offering a special promotion and gathering some much-needed donations for the South Delta Food Bank.

Cara Thien is offering a free 30-minute express workout this Saturday. In return, she is asking for non-perishable donations for the food bank. The ses-

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Annual Shopping Day raises $1,900 for Delta Hospice

Despite the first snowfall of the year, community supporters came out to shop Nov. 20, raising a total of $1,900 for the Delta Hospice Society. Retailers at the Open Space Shopping Day donated 15 per cent of their sales that day to the society, Urban Rack donated 10 per cent of its day’s profits and Potters for Hospice donated 100 per cent of all pottery sold. “It was an extremely successful event,” said organizer Michael Rudd. “With the community’s help we created a lot of awareness that we still need to raise $850,000 to pay off the new hospice buildings. Many people think that because the buildings are up that

they’re paid for. They’re not — we need to keep spreading the word to help make this happen.” “It was a fun event for everyone involved,” said Delta Hospice executive director Nancy Macey. “I picked up several unique gifts for Christmas and saw many familiar faces selling their wares and others who were shopping. It is always such a welcoming and friendly event. It was especially wonderful to have raised $1,900 for Delta Hospice; we are so grateful to all who came to support this event.” Retailers that participated this year include: Open Space Yoga, Sonja Picard Collection, the Upstart Crow, Raintree

Looking for a sweet deal? Bargain hunters now have a new place to search with last week’s nationwide launch of daily deals website, Swarmjam.com. The freshly launched Postmedia Network Inc. website provides consumers with unique deals in

36 communities across Canada, including the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. “This is the fastest growing category online,” said Alvin Brouwer, President, Business Ventures, Postmedia Network, which owns this newspaper. He said Postmedia

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17

A T T S A W W A S S E N

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when you bring your wearable outdated prescription eyeglasses for recycling to the Third World.

The Business Improvement Association (BIA) of Tsawwassen implements this community service to assist Tsawwassen commercial businesses during the busy Christmas season. Although the service is free, we accept donations of cash, food or toys which are all donated to local charities.

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SHOWERS

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MIROLIN Sydney Bathtub, White • Available in left- or

right-hand drain (1000479100), (1000479105)

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KEYSTONE BY MAAX Iris Round Shower, White Finish (1000109810)

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REG. $99

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REG. $198

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199 - $2388 $ 12

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A25

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Great gift ideas for Everyone on your Christmas List Receive

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when you purchase featured frames with fully coated lenses. NO HST on Rx eyewear

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"Your neighbourhood book store"

1240 - 56th St., Tsawwassen

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JOHN MICHAEL

menswear

All Winter Stock

1274 56th St., Tsawwassen

Victorinox • Ben Sherman Tommy Bahama Robert Graham • Bugatchi

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Cozy scarf and hat set in black and olive and many wool shawls to choose from.

Michael Kors leather gloves in now. !

($60 value).

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Complimentary boxing and wrapping with gift purchase.

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A28 The Delta Optimist December 8, 2010 Coming Events Clubs & Groups ◆Celebration of Life – During this season of celebration and reflection, we invite you to place a dove on the tree in honour or memory of someone dear until Dec. 23 at the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner) Mondays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604948-0660 for more information. ◆An SDSS post secondary evening mini-fair will be held in the gym on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to meet representatives from B.C. universities and colleges. This is the time to collect guidebooks, find out what you

need and make your plans. Everyone is invited. ◆Ursula Easterbrook will share photos from her trip to Antarctica at the Tsawwassen Library on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Along the way, Ursula saw scores of penguins, countless icebergs, glaciers, ice floes, mountains, whales, sea lions, elephant seals, and reindeer. ◆Earthwise presents writer and eco-urbanist David Tracey and architect and industrial designer Genevieve Noel as the share their experiences and insight with a wide range of innovative projects on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. The presentation will be at

Point Roberts celebrates the holidays

6400-3rd Ave., South Delta, in the red barn. RSVP at 604-946-9828. ◆The Tsawwassen Library puppeteers offer a charming theatre experience to children and accompanying adults alike. Drop in to enjoy a different story every second Thursday of the month. December’s performance is The Christmas Scramble. Puppet shows will continue in the New Year beginning Jan. 13. The Christmas Scramble is on Thursday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 16 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit or phone the information desk at 604-943-2271. ◆Join the Delta Nats for our December meeting. Photographer Ron Long will speak about Pink Mountain. Ron’s talk will discuss the area’s birds and animals and especially the

plants and their fascinating adaptations to an extreme environment. The presentation will be held on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Park. Everyone welcome. No cost. For more information, call Joanne at 604-9462240. ◆Breastfeeding? Pregnant and wanting to learn more? Get the information and encouragement you need to succeed with breastfeeding. La Leche League Canada’s South Delta Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Discussion topic on Tuesday, Dec. 14 will be “Why Breastfeeding is Good for Mothers and Babies.” Babies and young children welcome. Phone help also available from Ruth at 604-948-3284.

◆The Ladner Badminton Club has started up with Youth Drop-in Badminton that runs every Monday from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. The drop-in fee is $2. Please bring your own racket and proper shoes. If you have any questions, please e-mail ladnerclub@ hotmail.ca.

play. Pizza and games will be provided by Imperial Hobbies. For ages 12 to 19. Registration is required. Visit or call the information desk at 604-946-6215.

◆Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., invites you to come and enjoy a Quiet Place in this busy season. Breathe, relax, slow down with an hour of quiet music, candlelight and calm in our sanctuary on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. ◆There will be a Teen Pizza & Games Night at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a variety of favourite and new games (Apples to Apples, Clue, etc.) to

◆An Advocacy and School Transitions parent workshop will cover practical skills for ensuring a smooth transition for children going into kindergarten, Grade 1 or into high school on Thursday, Jan 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. For parents of children ages 4 to 13. Presented by Reach Child and Youth Development Society. To register call 604-946-6622 ext. 343 or e-mail caroly@reachdevelopment.org. ◆The Delta Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New members are always welcome.

At BREWSTER’S ... A Celebration of Song with Tony Barton

*Five course Tapas menu: Complimentary ride home to Tsawwassen $45/per person/reservations (360) 945-4545

Arts & Crafts Around the Point ...

*Unique gifts at Blue Heron Gallery *Shop and lunch at Brewster’s * Annual Arts & Crafts Fair: Community Centre

Annual Ladies Night Out ... at Brewster’s and the Blue Heron Gallery Tuesday Dec 14th, 6:30 - 9 Complimentary Wine and Cheese

Season

Share in the Magic of the Book your company or family holiday party now

Space is filling up quickly. A few prime dates still available.

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Mistletoe Treat you staff to a great holiday party!

Luncheon

Tuesday, December 14th ~ 11am - 3pm

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Brewster’s Fine Foods 1379 Gulf Road

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◆A Christmas variety show is set for Friday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. The lineup includes the McKee Tappers, Free Flight School of Ballet and the Ladner Glee Club. Donations to the food bank will be accepted. Cost: $2 at the door. For more information call 604-946-1411. Special Events ◆The Ladner Community Kitchen will be hosting its second annual holiday dinner at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 at the Ladner Christian Fellowship at 5545 Ladner Trunk Road. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the local food bank at 5545 Ladner Trunk Road. Anyone who wishes to donate perishables should contact Community Kitchen organizer, Jini Aroon at 604940-9355 or at jini_aroon@ hotmail.com. Fund Raisers

◆TOOBs Dinner Raffle: $20 a ticket. Prize: Dinner for eight in your home. You select the main course. The TOOBs provides food, wine, table setting, serving, clean up, and a ride home for your guests. 300 tickets are available. Draw date: Jan. 15. $500 value. Dinner date set by you and the TOOBs. Contact: toob@ telus.net, 604-943-6040. New members always welcome. www.toobnews.ca. Arts ◆Surrey Youth Theatre Company presents Madeline’s Christmas, based on the stories by Ludwig Bemelmans, at Genesis Theatre in Ladner on Saturday, Dec. 11. For tickets call 604-541-4134. Tickets are $16 and $12 for seniors/children ages five and under. ◆The eighth annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, a festive walk along Gulf Road in

Point Roberts, featuring unique holiday ambience, food and gifts at the Community Center, Blue Heron Gallery, Brewsters and Caffe Capanna, is set for Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Give the

Gift of Beauty Wishing you and your family a Joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

◆At the Big & Small art show and sale presented by the South Delta Artists’ Guild, “opposites” will be depicted with the use of scale; be it the very large or the very small. The show runs until Dec. 23 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Visit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: southdeltaartistsguild.com.

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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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◆Cedar Park Church is inviting the community to their Annual Music and Dessert Evening taking place on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

with proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Society. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling Cedar Park Church at 604-9467410. For more information about the event visit www. cedarparkchurch.com.

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Gifts Under $20.00

We also offer:

Full Colour Copying • Faxing Copies from a disk • Binding Oversized Copying • Laminating Stamps/Labels • & much more!!

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LADNER COPY CENTRE

112-4857 Elliott St. Ladner email: surelad@dccnet.com Tel: 604-940-0714 Fax: 604-940-0798

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Xmas Letters, Calendars, T-Shirts, Pillow Cases, Personalized Stamps, Mouse Pads & Note Pads!

A message from the Delta Teachers’ Association

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❆ Bank of Montreal ❆ Benjamin Moore Paints ❆ Bosley’s Pet Foods ❆ Budget Foods ❆ Café de Gourmet

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Ladner Harbour Centre

December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A31

Y o h u s e i W r e e r e H W

at Christmas

❆ Pharmasave ❆ Sara’s Ice Cream ❆ Speed’s Liquor Store ❆ Sure Copy ❆ Videoland

EYEVISION OPTICAL

We hope the holiday season finds you in good spirits!

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some restrictions may apply

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with minimum purchase of $150 with minimum purchase of $250

with minimum purchase of $550

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From all the staff at our BMO Bank of Montreal Ladner Branch we wish you and your family a safe and joyous holiday season.

Happy Holidays!

with minimum purchase of $350

#104-4857 Elliott Street, Ladner • Ladner Harbour Centre

Happy Holidays!

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HURRY FOR HUGE SAVINGS!

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OVER 1,000 FRAMES TO CHOOSE FROM!

LENS SPECIALS per pair Single Vision $48 • Bifocals $78 Progressives $138

Check out our new line of Handmade Chocolate Truffles and Bark

Thousands of Previously Viewed Movies on Sale! Great Christmas Gifts

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(next to Harris Nursery)

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A32 The Delta Optimist December 8, 2010 In the Community

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Santa’s peaceful slumber!

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Santa, who had been peacefully sleeping with his blankie at the Town Centre Mall in Tsawwassen, was jolted into action last Saturday morning during the annual Wake Up Santa event that attracted over 100 kids. In addition to greeting St. Nick, children enjoyed arts and crafts and the library’s Gingerbread Walk.

Notice of Detour

Highway 91/Nelson Road Interchange Project On December 14 and 15, all traffic on Highway 91 will be shifted to one side of the median and reduced to one lane in each direction between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. Please slow down and follow posted signs. This detour will allow crews to install girders for the new Nelson Road Interchange at the S-curve on Highway 91 in Richmond, five kilometres south of the junction with Knight Street. Motorists are reminded that recent lane reductions through the construction zone during off-peak hours will continue daily until January 2, 2011.

Be entertained by Carol Singers from Delta Secondary School Saturday December 11th

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For further information about the project, contact Senior Project Manager Brad Glazer at 250 356-0160 or by e-mail at Brad.Glazer@gov.bc.ca. Project updates can be found on the ministry’s web site at www.th.gov.bc.ca/highwayprojects/Hwy91-Nelson-Interchange.

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Enter your name in the Ladner Centre Christmas Draw. Deposit entries available at all Ladner Centre Stores

For the very latest in highway traffic conditions visit www.DriveBC.ca.

December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A33

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Assorted varieties. 6 x 710 mL. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable. Buy 2 Earn 50 miles

Grade A Turkeys

BONUS AIR MILES®

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Mini Mandarin Oranges 1.5 lb. box. Imported.

CLUB PRICE

2$ for

18 Stem Rose Bouquet With Baby’s Breath.

Give the fastest, test, easiest, best gifts Special Offers all season long, Choose From Over 100 Gift Cards

Terms and conditions apply to gift cards. See cards for details, fees, terms and conditions, which may vary. Usage restrictions may apply.

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Prices effective at all British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba Safeway stores Thursday, December 9 thru S Saturday, t d December D b 11, 11 2010. 2010 We W reserve the t right th i ht to t limit li itit sales l to t retail t il quantities. titititi Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is deﬁned by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the speciﬁed advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free.

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A34 The Delta Optimist December 8, 2010 In the Community

Ladner Legion recognizes youth groups for poppy campaign SUBMITTED PHOTO

Executive members Harold Howe and Gerry Grexton of the Ladner Legion presented Poppy Appreciation Awards to Ladner and North Delta youth last Thursday night. Youth groups spent two weekends canvassing poppies and had “outstanding” contributions, noted Ladner branch manager Jacky Hillairet. She said the Legion would like to thank 828 Hurricane Squadron, 819 Air Cadets, Scouts Canada, Pathfinders and all the schools in Ladner and North Delta.

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A35 Feedback

Christmas is only 17 days away and there are a variety of ways to get Christmas tree so you won’t be stuck saying, “Bah, humbug” during the holiday season. into a festive mood if you aren’t already. Try sipping some eggnog, doing a little seasonal baking, putting up some lights or decorating a The Optimist asked:

Have you got into the Christmas spirit yet?

Rose Brown Yes. All of my house is decorated now. Outdoors, all the lights are [up].

Amanda Currie Of course, it’s December. I have all my lights up and the Christmas tree is up.

Norma Bastidas It’s hard not to. You go to Starbucks and they have their decorations up by [early] November.

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Kim Wasilina Yes I have. I do the Salvation Army thing [volunteer fundraiser]. It’s part of the Christmas spirit, is it not? I do it every year. I love it.

Tracy Liston Yes. I hung a Christmas quilt on the front of my door.

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with it. • 38.10 per cent said no, I hate the cold.

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A37 In the Community

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Author Rod Raglin is helping out the Burns Bog Conservation Society with his latest book. He’s donating the net royalties for one year from the sales of Not Wonder More — Mad Maggie and the Mystery of the Ancients to the society. Described as contemporary romance with paranormal undertones, the book is the third in Raglin’s Eco-Warriors series. “Like all the books in the series, Not Wonder More addresses important environmental issues in the context of a contemporary romance, in this case the issues of species extinction and habitat loss,” his website states. Raglin, a member of the Greater Vancouver chapter of the Romance Writers of America, e-published his first novel in January. For more information on his new book visit www.rodraglin.com.

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The South Delta Sun Devils exceeded expectations all the way to a top 10 finish at the Provincial Junior Girls Volleyball Championships. The Sun Devils concluded their season with an outstanding showing at the 24-team event, held last month in Richmond. After finishing seventh in the Fraser Valley playoff tournament, South Delta cranked up its game to another level and knocked off zone champions Prince George and St. Pats in round-robin play. Its only defeat was to eventual third place finisher South Kamloops. The Devils moved onto the playoff round which was highlighted by a huge win over Fraser Valley second place finishers Surrey Christian. “To be honest, our only goal going into the season was making the Fraser Valley Tournament,” said South Delta head coach Dan Burgess. “The girls have come a long way and the future looks promising.” A decision to carry a large roster, featuring mostly Grade 9s, should also pay off in a big way next season. With the Delta District not offering an exclusive Grade 9 league, the Devils still opted to carry 19 players and enter a number of Grade 9 tournaments. It means 10 players will be

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South Delta Sun Devils Justin Ayton and Coutney Bogress go up for the block during action against Prince George at the B.C. Junior Girls Volleyball Championships in Richmond. The Sun Devils won this match and went on to place seventh in the 24-team event. returning in 2011 with a wealth of experience, while Grade 8 standouts Megan and Nicole McNamara were aged up this season. They were named cotournament MVPs when South Delta won its own invitational

back in October. “Getting back to the provincials will definitely be our goal and maybe even a little bit more,” added Burgress, who over saw the junior team with Sean Carlson, while Heather Loiselle

mentored the Grade 9 group. The junior program volleyball roster also included: Grade 10s — Justine Ayton, Megan Kwitakowski, Megan McKenzie, Hunter McLaine, Kathryn Milligan, Sheima

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Rezai and Kelly Watt. Grade 9s — Coutney Bogress, Delany Duchek, Christine Howlett, Anika Klassen, Emily Lawson, Samantha Loiselle, Sabrina Posehn, Lauren Shirley, Rachel Sydor and Laura Watt.

Erkamps named to Team B.C. for Canada Winter Games Erkamps plays for the Greater Vancouver Canadians of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League after six seasons in South Delta Minor Hockey’s rep program. He was chosen 27th overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft and currently attends the Hockey Academy at South Delta secondary Macoy school. He is joined by his Canadians’ teammates Tristan

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Jarry (goaltender) and Nic Petan (forward) who are both from North Delta. They were selected by Edmonton and Portland respectively in the WHL Bantam Draft, “As Team B.C. now has been named, the opportunity to coach this talent, skilled and diverse group of players is an exciting opportunity for the staff of Erkamps Team B.C.,” said head coach and Richmond resident Russ Weber. “Evaluating,

assessing and watching the 33 shortlisted players’ compete with each other and develop as high performance’ athletes over the past three months was a tasking job and led to some very hard decisions at all positions. The way the players competed is a compliment and all the players should be proud, selected or not.” Team B.C. will be holding a three-day training camp in Richmond which will conclude with a game against the Major Midget Valley West Hawks on Dec. 22 at at Minoru Arena.

“Moving forward, being less than 90 days out from Halifax, planning the Christmas camp in Richmond and then the Pre-Stage (February 8-10 2011) now becomes our focus in preparing for the Canada Winter Games in Halifax,” added Weber. Team B.C.’s quest for gold will begin on the first day of the Games when they take on Team Quebec. Joining B.C. and Quebec in Pool A will be Ontario and Nova Scotia. Team B.C. will look to improve on their fourth place finish at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

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Macoy Erkamps will be getting a taste of winter in the Maritimes. The Ladner defenceman was among 20 players named to the Team B.C. hockey team for the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, NS slated for Feb. 11-18. The final roster selection concluded an extensive process that began with identification camps last spring and featured a U16 Male Provincial Camp in July. Thirty-three players were shortlisted from that camp and further evaluated during the first three months of the season.

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Delta Pacers placed sixth among the 78 entries at the recent Provincial High School Swimming Championships in Nanaimo.

team of Travis Rogers, Robby Arundel, Milford and Beaton captured bronze, as did the free team of Rogers, Peake, Arundel and Currie. Yamasaki was awarded a B.C. Aquatic scholarship. DSS swimmers earned the trip to Vancouver Island with a strong showing at the Fraser Valley Zone Meet where 26 of the 27 swimmers qualified for the provincials. The only one not to was Munro who was unable to compete due to illness. The school swim team could not be possible without the support of teacher sponsors Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Barkett and Mr. Harkley. The swimmers also thank parent sponsors Willy Arundel and Anna Griffith for all their hard work to make the season a huge success.

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Delta secondary turned in an impressive showing at the recent Provincial High School Swimming Championships in Nanaimo. The team, coached by Grade 12 students Sarah Munro, Crystal Worrall and Jeffrey Yamasaki, placed sixth overall among with the 78 entries with 327 points. It was an immense improvement compared to a year earlier when Delta was 56th out of 94 teams. Almost all relay teams and individuals placed in the top 16. Leading the way was Dalton Boon who competed in the para division. He won gold in the 50 metre backstroke and 100 metre freestyle. The relay teams were also outstanding as the 200 girls medley foursome of Madison Milford, Kiana Beaton, Sidney Peake and Nicole Currie won silver. The mixed open

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Tsawwassen Royals FC have bolstered their chances of taking a run at the Vancouver Metro Soccer League Division 2C championship with the signing of Mike Easingwood for the balance of the season. The Tsawwassen native is coming off an outstanding collegiate season as captain of the Langara Falcons. After turning down the opportunity to play for teams in the VMSL Premier division, Easingwood decided to join the Royals with the hopes of helping the local club gain promotion. “I’m very excited to be joining the Royals for the remainder of the season” stated Easingwood. “I’m very impressed with the

direction the club is heading. They have been very professional in how they’ve handled my situation, and I hope I can help them take a step to the next level.” Club Chairman Andrew Raines sees the signing as another step in the right direction for the club, and for soccer in the community. “For our club, the signing of a player with Mike’s ability and background is very exciting both on and off the pitch, “said Raines. “This is a great statement for us, and our goal of providing top level soccer in Tsawwassen. It’s important that we’re able to attract top level quality players and a signing like this will surely get noticed in the soccer community.”

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Head coach Jim Norris is excited to see the impact Easingwood will make during the stretch run of the season. “Mike has been training with us for several weeks now and I expect him to make a smooth transition into the first team” said Norris. “He’s the type of player we need to get us to the next level.” Easingwood made his debut Friday in an important match-up with the Burnaby Fury. Looking to avenge a 2-0 loss from earlier in the season, the hosts played a solid first half, giving the opposition few opportunities despite the Fury’s speed up front which had been a factor in the previous match up . At the half, Norris decided to move Easingwood from right back to midfield to give him more influence in the game. The always eager Andrew Hodges took Easingwood’s spot at fullback. Within minutes of the restart, Hodges was overlapping on the wing and hit a vicious strike that curled wide. Moments later, Hodges again broke into the final third of the field and unleashed another shot

that was not to be denied . The Fury responded with a goal created by several defensive errors but the Royals settled down and Skafti Sinclair’s rocket from 18-yards found the corner of the net . The Fury worked hard to get back into the game but Easingwood’s speed and skill paid off when he chased down a lost cause of a ball and calmly passed it onto the rushing Barry Hartman for a tap in. The 3-1 win was important for the now second place Royals as the league leading HNK Vatreni lost on the weekend narrowing the gap in the race for promotion to first division Corner kicks…. The Royals reserve squad returned to the win column Saturday with a 3-1 road triumph over Bombastic in VMSL CAT B play. Zack Dabrowski scored in the 29th minute after a great feed from Liam Stewart. Tsawwassen surrendered a goal in the dying moments of the first half, but bounced back in the 61st minute when Poul Dempster tapped in a beautiful Evan Jones cross. Stewart then sealed the win with a close in header from a corner in the 81st minute.

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December 8, 2010 The Delta Optimist A41 INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Marie Inez MacDonald (nee Smith) Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2010 at the age of 93, to re-join her husband, Colin who predeceased her in 2005. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Inez was one of Canada’s first female meteorologists and worked at the Vancouver International Airport from 1948 until retirement in 1979. Inez was a long standing active member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She lived in Kerrisdale until 1983 when she moved to Tsawwassen. You may remember this ‘‘classic lady’’ for her sharp wit and incredible memory. All are invited to attend a celebration of life memorial on December 9th, 2010 at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, viewing 10am, service 11am. For details of this lady’s incredible life and to post your condolences go to: www.mem.com

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HASTINGS, Brenda Marie November 8, 1936 to December 1, 2010. Brenda moved to Ladner in 1967 to raise her family and never looked back. This was the best pla c e in her m ind. On December 1, Brenda passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital. She loved life and was a fighter. Graduating high school in Victoria at age 16 she went to University to study nuclear mathematics. Her desire was to become a veterinarian but eventually had a long, fulfilling career with Canada Post. She loved the people whose mail was so important. Mom enjoyed helping others through donations or any other means she could. Selling Poppies for the Royal Canadian Legion was a task she looked forward to yearly. She left this world determined and proud. Our family would like to thank Delta Hospital, Surrey Memorial and the BC Ambulance staff for working so hard to make mom’s visits comfortable. Please take your special pet for a walk, give them a hug for her, look to the sky and say hello. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favourite charity.

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Larry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Doll) Louisa Elliott. He is also survived by his sons David (Wendie), Donald (Nicole) (Montreal); four grandchildren, Jessica (Greg), Patrick, Stephanie, Melanie, and great-granddaughter Maelle Elliott Alston, daughter of Jessica and Greg. He is also survived by sisters Gwen (North Battleford), Audrey and Olive (Calgary), and sister-inlaw Jennie (North Battleford). Larry retired from Dupont of Canada in 1982. He was an avid ﬁsherman, gardener, curler and reader. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 - 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, BC from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, # 300 - 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences at: www.deltafuneral.ca.

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

GIORDANO, Charles Edward

1935 - 2010 Charlie passed away peacefully on December 3rd. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings. He is survived by the “love of his life” Roberta, his children Michele (Danny), Mike (Shauna), Charlene (Lloyd), grandchildren Sean, Jordan, Natalie, Taylor, Kenzie, great-grandchild Emma and many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Parish. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC would be appreciated. Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

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Computer/ Internet

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Financial Services

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7010

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REAL ESTATE 6020 6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01 Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6020-26

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6030

Lots & Acreage

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6035

Mobile Homes

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6040

Okanagen/ Interior

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6050

Out Of Town Property

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6052

Real Estate Investment

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7010

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

DOBERMAN PUPS. Males. Tails/ears/dew claws done. Black/ tan. $1,500/each. 604-607-7433

2 AKC registered Yorkie terriers jmdouglas001@gmail.com

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604-724-7652

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Instant Cash!

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5060

BOXER - CKC registered. Flashy fawn male boxers. Champion dam. Top lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel. $975/each. Call 604-596-2090 or 604-614-0952 or 604-792-9003 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 3 flashy brindle males, 1 reverse, chipped, wormed & shots, ready now, 604-987-0020

Dogs

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3507

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Legal/Public Notices

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CLASSI FI ED

A44 The Delta Optimist December 8, 2010

RENTALS 6508

6505

1 & 2 bdrm apt w/balcony, West exp, incld ht, hw, cable, prkg, locker. Quiet Bldg, elev, coin laund, NO SMOKING, NO PETS frm $950/m avail Jan 1 & 15. 604-241-3772

Apt/Condos

3 BR, 8011B, Ryan Rd, 2nd flr, 1 1/2 bath, totally updated, Immed, np ns $1300. Mike 604-649-3028 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

Peninsula Property Management LADNER

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

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace Are your looking for a 2 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

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

LADNER 3 bdrm $1,020 incl., heat, h/w, prkg. Some pets ok. No dogs. No smoking. 604-940-8726 SPACIOUS 2 BR corner ste, large deck avail now, Quiet bldg in Ladner Village. Recently upgraded, incl h//water, heat, appl, drapes, ns np, $950. 604-940-9434

Kerry Court

Greensview

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

Harbourside

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/

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

2 BR grnd flr, own entry, own bath, wall to wall, quiet home, np ns, $850 +1/3 util 604-946-6131 4561 53rd St. Ladner Avail now. 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

BACH, TSAW, garage pking, grnd lev, bright, priv ent, patio, $700 incl utils, w/d, cable/net, suit 1 quiet n/s, n/p, 778-848-1205

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

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BDRM $750, JAN 1. BACHELOR STE $650, NOW incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

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

2 BR bsmt, large, full bath, Ladner, 4 appls, yard, $900+1/3 utils, ns, Now, 604-765-3642

DELTA WEST

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Kelly 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 centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487

1 BR suite, upper Tsaw. utils incl’d, insuite wd, reno, $995, refs. ns, np, Chris 604-671-2243

3 BR Upper level, clean & new paint, share wd, W. Ladner, nr bus & shops, fenced front/back yard, 2 decks. Immed. np $1350+ %utils 604-946-8463/ 724-3664

TSAW. LOVELY 2 br, 2 bath, w/d, $1550 incl heat & prkg, FP, np, no BBQ, Suit Adults 604-943-6163

1 bedroom suite available in small bldg located near shops, school, bus stop and rec centre. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view please call 604-782-4326

Suites/Partial Houses

Call Doug (604) 536-0220

CALL 604 946-1094

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

6602

1 BDRM, large, Tsaw. Avail now, inste laundry, 5 appl, ns np, $850 incl utils, no cable. 604-943-3567

Apartments & Condos

FAIRVIEW 56! 4 yr old, 1000 sq ft 2 bdrm condo, granite, stainless, 5 appliances, walk in closet, in suite w/d, secure storage, secure prkg Avail Dec.15 1600.00 mnth n/p n/s refs. 604-328-2047

6508

Apt/Condos

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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FURNISHED EXECUTIVE rancher, Forest by the Bay, Jan thru April $2500 mth. 604-943-5637

9125

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M

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TSAW T/H, 3BR, 2.5 ba, 2000sf, full bsmt, 6appl, $1800, n/s, u/g prgk, Imm, sh/term lease, email dcgord@aol.com ..604-948-0800

6565

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE CONVENIENTLY located in central Tsawwassen. Approx. 270 sq. ft. has window. $350 per month. Phone 604-313-9109

Domestic

Bev 778-230-8753

$ 27 Property?

BOUNDARY BAY, 1BR large steps to beach, shared wd, $950 +1/3utils, ns, np, 604-943-4134

3 Lines 3 Times

BR TSAW. ground floor unit, immed, $775, near parks & transit shared storage, laundry & utils, Large yard, np, ns, 604-943-5823

3 Lines 3 Times

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LARGE 2 BR with view in exec Tsaw home. sep entry, ns np, $1200 incls utils 604-943-9296 TSAW LARGE 1 br +den, 5 appl, clean, nr all ammens, $875+utils, ns, np, Dec 1. 604-250-8216

Scrap Car Removal *DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $160 Min. FOR COMPLETE

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

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9160

Sports & Imports

2002 CAVALIER, auto, 75km, 4dr sedan, good cond, aircared, $2600, aft 6pm. 604-946-7464

9135

Parts & Accessories

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

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

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

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223

8058

8055

Computer Services

CHICKS WITH BROOMS

Ask about our 'mini maid' service.

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Concrete

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

8060

Delta PC Service & Consulting

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9145

4 BR, rec rm, 1 br down,nr school, updates,ns, pet ok, Port Guichon Avail Now $1800. 604-946-2836

Houses - Rent

Suites/Partial Houses

AUTOMOTIVE HOME SERVICES

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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604-630-3300

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HOME SERVICES 8075

Drywall

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8080

Electrical

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8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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

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Flooring/ Refinishing

8130

Handyperson

HANDYMAN RON Renovations, repairs, tile, drywall, painting, 20yrs exp. 604-946-1705

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Lawn & Garden

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8130

Handyperson

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604-649-0502 (cell)

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Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Angela Wells

Painting Interior Renovations Landscaping & Gardening Hedging & Pruning Custom Decking & Fencing Flagstone & Paver Patios

CASCADIA PAINTING

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Winter Services

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SNOW REMOVAL

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A46 The Delta Optimist December 8, 2010

Congratulations to Delta Optimist Account Executive Bob Ferguson for his recent President Club Award for Sales Excellence in 2010.

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CRAIG BARNARD Senior Vice President

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays Enjoy the Christmas fire log starting at 5pm Sunday December 19th

Reporter/Paginator Burnaby NOW, The Record

The Burnaby NOW and The Record are award-winning community newspapers distributed in Burnaby and New Westminster twice a week. The full-time four-day-a-week position is expected to be available within the next two months. It will be for a one-year term. This position is for a talented self-starter with the ability to discover news on a neighbourhood level. The ability to take photos while on assignment is important. Our readers expect daily news updates on our websites and the successful applicant will: 1) Be able to juggle proofing and paginating duties (InDesign) with regular news beats. 2) Embrace ‘digital first’ and the importance of social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogging) in our newsroom. 3) Be able to work independently and exercise good judgment while meeting several deadlines a day. Applicants must have a vehicle and a valid B.C. driver’s licence. Skills in Photoshop and a content management system would be a benefit. The position offers a competitive salary and is covered by a union collective agreement.

201A-3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 3H4 www.burnabynow.com www.royalcityrecord.com A division of Postmedia Network Inc.

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resumé and cover letter to: Pat Tracy, Editor - Burnaby NOW, The Record: ptracy@burnabynow.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 No phone calls please.

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The Burnaby NOW and The Record are seeking a reporter/paginator for a maternity leave.

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