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New Westminster Supreme Court Justice Heather Holmes delivered the verdict last Friday (Feb. 4).

"Mr. Panghali killed Ms. Panghali," Holmes said. "The body of evidence establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that he did so."

Manjit Panghali, 31, was four months pregnant with her sec-ond child when she disappeared on Oct. 18, 2006. Her burned

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Future of Southlands to be in the hands of the ALCCentury Group president calls decision a 'simplistic, sledgehammer approach'

KRSTINE SALZMANNR E P O R T E R

D elta council is a public hearing away from applying for Agri-cultural Land Reserve desig-

nation for the Southlands.The controversial parcel of land in

south Tsawwassen has been the focus of passionate debate—often charac-terized as a nasty "us versus them" dispute—over whether the 500-plus acres should be preserved entirely as farmland or to allow Century Group to move forward with its concept for a mix of residential units, community amenities and agriculture.

Monday evening (Feb. 8) council passed Chief Administrative Officer George Harvie's recommendation to pursue an application to the Agri-cultural Land Commission (ALC) to include all agriculturally-zoned land in Tsawwassen designated within Metro Vancouver's Green Zone, which includes the Southlands, in the ALR.

Coun. Ian Paton said it would be a prudent move.

He talked of time he spent on the Southlands in the late 70's and early 80's when it was owned by the Speti-fore family as a dairy farm.

The family successfully raised 400 head of cattle on the property, but while they also grew potatoes, corn, and grain and grass for feed and ha, they did not always have the best look-ing crops, he said.

"Some fields were good, some were bad and some areas were simply

unfarmable . . . As is the case today, drainage and pumps couldn't keep up with the accumulated water in spring, and lack of irrigation water source lim-ited crop yields even in those days."

Paton said the experts at the ALC should be given the chance to determine whether all of the land, some of it or none of it belongs in the provincial ALR.

Coun. Robert Campbell said while he is in support of the recommendation, he would like council and the public to have a complete understanding of the pro-cess the commission will undertake in considering the application.

"Will they engage their own agrologist? Will they commission their own study (of the soil)? Will they rely on studies that have been conducted in the past? . . . For me that's a vital piece of information," he said.

In a letter to council Cen-tury Group president Sean Hodgins expressed his "pro-found disappointment" with staff's recommendation to apply for ALR designation for the Southlands.

Hodgins wrote that the decision binds the hands of Delta's future civic politicians in an effort to placate community members who attacked council and staff during the public consultation process.

"Planning should not be sacrificed

to the demands of those who substi-tute simplistic attacks for reasoned discourse and for the hard work and creative thinking that will be neces-sary to navigate the complex issues that face Delta going forward."

In a phone interview, Hodgins said the move is "a simplistic, sledgehammer approach to land use planning" by which council abdicates responsi-bility without gaining any-thing in return.

He said the Tsawwassen Area Plan review process that led to this recommen-dation was flawed, noting "a very small fraction" of the community attend pub-lic hearings.

"If all we do is judge public mood on the basis of public hearings, we will never have a thoughtful dis-cussion about the future of our community."

While forming the area plan review committee was a good move, Hodgins said, the volunteers were thrown into "an unstructured pro-

cess.""I don't think there was anything

nefarious about it, but it was poorly handled and the result is we're worse off as a community having gone through the Tsawwassen Area Plan process than had we never done it."

Hodgins plans to oppose the inclu-sion of the land in the ALR, but does not

yet know what his next steps will be.Dana Maslovat, founder of Save the

Southlands, said he is pleased council plans to apply for ALR designation.

“This sends a strong message that agricultural land is meant for agri-culture and hopefully puts an end to the controversy surrounding this piece of farmland," he said in a media release.

But Coun. Bruce McDonald said one of his concerns is a decision by the ALC may not resolve the long-standing debate.

"If the commission were to say, okay there's 537 acres, we believe that 400 acres of it is very good if you provide the irrigation and drainage for the area, but we don't believe this 75 acre forest is appropriate to go back into the reserve—we're then back in the same situation where we have a zoned piece of property that's not designated but still in the Metro Vancouver green plan."

McDonald went on to add, "I do want people understand that this is going to be contentious and there are no silver bullets, there are no guaran-tees . . . This debate is not done."

Harvie also recommended in his report to council staff investigate irri-gation and drainage options to make farming the Southlands more eco-nomically viable.

A public hearing is planned for March 1, and will also feature staff's proposed bylaw amendments to the Tsawwassen Area Plan (see page 6)[email protected]

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T here has been an outpouring of support from the commu-nity for the late Justin Vasey,

a Surrey teen who was murdered in 2008 and buried in Tsawwassen without a proper headstone.

A story in the Leader about Vasey ('Lamb among wolves,' Jan. 28, 2011), a 14-year-old in foster care, chronicled the youngster's unfor-tunate friendship with peers who murdered him at an abandoned

Surrey house.Three teens were charged with

second-degree murder but plead-ed guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter. Cody Pelletier, then 20, was charged with manslaugh-ter and pleaded guilty.

Vasey's grave at the Boundary Bay Cemetery is marked with a foot-long metal stake and a small nameplate which has a simple plas-tic label bearing his name.

Several offers to help pay for a proper headstone to be installed have been emailed to the Leader.

Corporation of Delta officials have offered to set up an account in trust for those wanting to donate funds.

Cheques can be mailed to The Corporation of Delta at 4500 Clar-ence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC Canada, V4K 3E2. Donors can make it out to the Corporation of Delta and mark it with the Justin Vasey headstone fund.

If you prefer to drop off a cheque they can be delivered to the corpo-ration's finance department at the above address.

KRISTINE SALZMANNR E P O R T E R

M odest growth in Tsawwas-s e n ' s t ow n

centre is at the heart of staff's new area plan pro-posals to Delta council.

Chief Administra-tive Officer George Harvie had been asked to revisit the area plan recommendations last fall after council experi-enced an outpouring of opposition to proposed density changes around the town core.

Monday evening coun-cil approved that Harvie's recommendations move forward to a public hear-ing. These aim to:

• focus modest growth in the town centre and the 56th Street corridor, keeping the town cen-tre residential cap that was set in 1992 of 1,000 units;

• protect existing single family residential areas to preserve current neighbourhoods;

• provide consider-ation of neighbourhood infill on a case by case basis, subject to com-munity consultation;

• and consider a future review of the area plan in response to the impacts of development at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

As of 2010, the num-ber of residential units in the town core was 758. To encourage develop-ment of the remaining 242 units in a way that provides underground parking, less ground coverage and more open space, Harvie rec-ommended the maxi-mum building height in a limited area of the town core be increased from four to six sto-reys and the maximum

density per hectare be increased.

He also recommend-ed that north of the town centre along 56th Street (between 14B Ave. and 16 Ave.) the height limit be increased from three to four storeys to help support the economic viability of development along that corridor.

Should council pass these changes follow-ing consultation with the public, staff will be asked to report back with new development permit guidelines.

Century Group presi-dent Sean Hodgins said in a phone interview that maintaining the 1,000

unit cap "is completely ineffectual in terms of encouraging any growth in the town centre."

"To say 'we have 250 units and we're going to keep the cap,' that's not going to entice the development commu-nity to invest a lot in the town centre."

Regarding the pro-posed height increases in the town core and to the north, he acknowl-edged these would be improvements, but mar-ginal ones.

In his report Har-vie said Tsawwassen's growth is constrained by its boundaries defined by bodies of water and

an international border, as well as by a transpor-tation network that relies on two roads in and out of the community.

He also said Tsawwas-sen needs to consider the potential impact of growth in the neighbour-ing Tsawwassen First Nation, which has "ambi-tious" development goals for retail, commercial, industrial and residential development.

"Given all of these considerations, the Tsawwassen Area Plan should reflect that future growth and change will almost exclusively take the form of infill devel-opment, and that such

growth should be modest in scope," Harvie wrote.

A public hearing on the proposed bylaw amendments to the area plan is set for March 1 (where the proposal to apply for Agricultural Land Reserve designa-tion for the Southlands will also be up for dis-cussion—see page 5).

Harvie "strongly rec-ommended" council press to complete the review of the Tsawwas-sen Area Plan, a process that the Tsawwassen Area Plan Committee began in the spring of 2009 and has cost more than $100,000.

This past fall, Mayor

Lois Jackson announced staff's initial proposed changes to density around the town core be abandoned after facing criticism from residents who attended a series of public meetings.

Recommendations included land designa-tion changes that would have allowed for more townhouses and apart-ments in neighbour-hoods near the town cen-tre currently made up of single family residences.

The fervent opposition surprised council and staff, as they had sent out an Ipsos Reid survey ear-lier in the year that saw more people participate

than the number who voted in the last munici-pal election. About 60 per cent of respondents voted to retain the cur-rent four storey height limitation in the town centre, and 62 per cent voted for more town-houses and apartments close to the town core.

It was after Jackson's announcement that staff were sent back to the drawing board pre-pare a report reflecting the feedback from the public hearing process.

The current Tsaw-wassen Area Plan was adopted in [email protected]


Changes to Tsawwassen area plan should encourage growth that is 'modest in scope': CAO

Area plan proposals go to public hearing

Since reading the story about the short life and tragic death of Justin Vasey, readers have called in to donate money for a proper gravestone for the 14-year-old at the Boundary Bay Cemetery. Evan Seal file photo

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Niels Veldhuis, a senior economist at the Fraser Institute, was recently named among the Top 40 Under 40 by 'Business in Vancouver.' Jim Kinnear photo

Counter cultureY ou couldn't blame Tsawwas-

sen's Niels Veldhuis for feeling like a migrating salmon swim-

ming against the river flow.Actually, he quite enjoys it.After all, the South Delta Secondary

grad and Vice President of Research at The Fraser Institute, commonly referred to as a right-wing think tank, has launched some opinions that have gone counter to the public's position.

Among them has been opposi-tion to Canada's

economic stimu-lus program which was designed help guide the country to a better tomor-row after being buffeted by the recession. Then there was support for the much-

despised HST in British Columbia which ultimately cost Premier Gordon Campbell his job.

But it's those types of stances which have got Veldhuis, 34, noticed as one of the top 40 under 40 in a recent edi-tion of Business in Vancouver.

"I've got an interesting job because it's so multi-faceted," says Veldhuis. "I lead all of the Canadian focused research, everything from health care and education to taxation and any sort of policy you could imagine.

"So, one day is not like the next. I do everything from write articles in papers to giving presentations and getting down and dirty with research to strategic planning. It really runs the whole gamut of activities. And that's what keeps me ticking."

He says 2010 was enjoyable since he was involved in some heated debates on issues such as the federal stimulus plan.

"My team and I were one of the groups that came out against the stim-ulus program based on some histori-

cal evidence that typically when you engage in infrastructure spending it doesn't do a lot to increase the rate of economic growth," Veldhuis says.

It was a stance he presented in direct meetings with federal finance minis-ter Jim Flaherty. Part of the assertion was that much of the federal stimulus money had not been spent.

"It didn't contribute a lot to the reversal of the recession in 2009," he says, adding that revelation got a huge response across the country.

On the HST, Veldhuis says much of what he got involved with was com-batting misinformation that led to a wave of public anger.

"We were delighted when the (provin-cial) government was moving towards an HST. Obviously, the way they did it, you know, was something no one appreciates. But it's nice to see we are getting some debate on that now."

Since British Columbians now find themselves in limbo with an HST ref-erendum looming this September, the positive effects, if the tax is upheld, will likely not been seen until 2012.

But what can we expect if and when the positives do flow from the HST?

For example, in Atlantic Canada investment increased significantly as a result, Veldhuis says.

"There was a jump of 11 per cent in total investment as a result of the HST, which is quite significant," he says.

After nine years with the Fraser Institute Veldhuis says he has not ruled out possibly running for public office sometime in the future.

"A lot of my time has been spent educating people and it's what I like to do," he says. "I like to get into the thick of things. I like to engage people and spark debate and ultimately impact the quality of their lives."

Whether that would be federal or provincial, he's not sure.

"It's certainly something I'm inter-ested in. But right now I'm in the game of sparking debate."

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Did you know that Delta is planning to build an overpass on 80th St. over the railway tracks for more convenient access to Boundary Bay Airport?

I drive over the railway tracks on 80th St. every day to and from work and it’s a rare occasion when I am delayed by a train.

I would be surprised if the total

number of vehicles delayed by trains in an entire day was more than a couple of hundred on this small local access road.

Meanwhile, a few kilometres to the west is a much larger traf-fic problem that is being over-looked.

The intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 10 is a fairly major intersection with a much larger volume of traffic than 80th St.

I think there are more vehicles delayed here every few minutes than there are in an entire day on 80th St.

The money being wasted on 80th St. would be better spent putting in an overpass on High-way 10 at Highway 17.

Glen McGarrigle,Delta

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This month marks the first anniversary of the law which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving.

And yet, odds are you’ll see someone talking—or texting—while they’re behind the wheel.

They are risking a lot.Not only do they face a $167 fine, they

could incur three penalty points on their driving record.

Last year, police handed out nearly 32,000 tickets to distracted drivers.

So much for the year-old law.But the danger runs much deeper than that.Police estimate distracted drivers are

responsible for one-third of traffic-related fatalities in the province. Last year, there were 104 traffic deaths attributed to distracted drivers.

The message is clear: pay attention or pay the price.

Police say they’ll be stepping up enforcement of the new law this month.

But it should not take the threat of stronger enforcement to make us pay attention to such a serious subject.

Driving a motor vehicle is not a game. It requires attention and concentration. Things can happen fast, and if drivers are not focused, a tragedy can occur.

And it’s not just cell phones that can be a problem. Pets, passengers, a cup of coffee, even a cigarette can all draw a driver’s eye off the road at a crucial moment.

It’s important that we not only pay attention while driving, but we set good examples for our children, who will one day be behind a wheel.

So, we should remember the following:Stay alert.Stay focused.And if the phone rings, or a text arrives on

your cellphone, do the right and safe thing and pull over to respond.

If you’re an employer, initiate a company policy that makes driving safety a priority. That means employees out on the road know it’s okay to take a few moments before making contact.

The bottom line is that there is simply no call or message worth a life.

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Is Berner a scape goat? (Letter—Berner made a scapegoat?, Jan 28, 2011, South Delta Leader).

No, she’s guilty of having killed a four-year-old girl and severely

injuring the little girl’s aunt. The police offered the car back to Berner so that she could have the forensic test results verified inde-pendently. But she told police, and therefore us, that she didn’t want it back. Besides, Berner says one thing—that she’s sorry—and then ties the courts up with an appeal.

Her actions speak volumes.

She’s not sorry, and we’re covering her lawyer’s bill, and we’re cover-ing her court and appeal costs. She sounds like a very sly and manipulative character to me, the farthest from being a scapegoat that she can be.

Greg J. Edwards,Delta

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A ban on using hand held devices while driving in B.C. has been effect for a year, yet many people still are not heeding the law. Tickets to roughly 32,000 distracted drivers were handed out in the past 12 months.Metro Creative image

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We invite people from South Delta to recognize and become involved in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Heart Month this February.

Heart Disease and Stroke are two of the three leading causes of death for Canadians, cutting the lives of Canadians short.

But you can save lives this Heart Month, by: donating online (heartandstroke.bc.ca), giving generously when a canvasser comes to your door or contacts you online, and learning about the preventable risk factors for

heart disease and stroke.Since 1955, donations to the

Heart and Stroke Foundation have facilitated research behind the development and use of the implantable pacemaker, clot-busting drugs that can erase the effects of a stroke after it’s happened, pioneering the artificial heart for transplant patients, developing and updating guidelines for resuscitation (CPR), and public awareness of stroke signs and heart attack warning signals.

To date, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has funded $1 billion in support of Canadian research, with more than $100 million going to B.C. researchers.

The results of many years of diligence, determination and perseverance on the part of world-class researchers and scientists are coming back to our communities.

Wi t h y o u r h e l p, w e a re continuing to learn more about heart disease and stroke, move closer to a future with generations free of heart disease and stroke.

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SEVEN DAYS> FAMILY BINGO NIGHTThe Cliff Drive Elementary PAC is hosting a family bingo night. When: Feb. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Cliff Drive Elementary gym. Free admission. Concession includes pizza, bake sale, chips, popcorn and hot and cold drinks. Call Jan for more info at 604-948-2733.

> TAX HELPDeltassist Family and Community Services has volunteers who will help low income resi-dents prepare their income tax returns. When and Where: Book an appointment starting Feb. 14 by calling 604-946-9526 for a spot in March or April at Deltassist's Ladner office (4891 Delta St.). For more details call Carly Geistlinger at 604-946-9526.

> WIRED WEDNESDAYSGet comfortable using the Internet. The Tsaw-wassen Library offers drop-in 60 minute courses on Wednesdays. When: Next class Email, Feb. 16, 9 to 10 a.m. Where: 1321 56 St. Open to everyone, registration not required.

> SWEETHEART LUNCHA Sweetheart Luncheon with music by Sincerely Yours will be held at the KinVillage Commu-nity Centre. When: Feb. 18. Tickets available until Feb. 17. Where: 5430 10 Ave. Tickets $11 members, $13 non-members. 604-943-0225.

> MOVIE MATINEEKinVillage Community Centre continues to host its movie matinees. When: Feb. 17 and March 3, show time 2 p.m. Where: 5430 10 Ave. Tickets $2 per person. Call 604-943-0225.

> KIDS' DAY OFFChildren in primary grades and their caregiv-ers are invited to drop by their local Delta library for the next non-instructional day. When: Feb. 18, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Where: Purple Pirate at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Music

with Marnie at the Tsawwassen Library, and Zany Zack at the George Mackie Library. For more information, call the information desk at your local library.

> BORDER, BAY AND BEACHThe Delta Museum and Archives Society presents "Border, Bay and Beach: Always in the Headlines." When: Exhibit is now open!

Where: 4858 Delta Street. Discover the changes in the community and the land-scape of this distinct area of Delta.

> BLACK, WHITE & COLOURThe South Delta Artists' Guild presents 'Black, White and Colour' featuring Margaret Elliot, SFCA and Eileen Fong. When: Feb. 9 to 20, Wednesday - Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where:

Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery (1710 56 St.).

GROUPS & VOLUNTEERSThe Evergreen Garden Club presents Brad Jal-bert of Select Roses Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen House (5050 47 Ave.) Non-mem-bers $5 at the door. Call 604-940-0937.

The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild invites you to their meeting Feb. 15 at the Sacred Heart Gym (3900 Arthur Dr.), 7 to 9 p.m. Guests $5. Guest speaker Yvonne Minear. Call 604-948-0692 or visit boundarybayquiltersguild.ca.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit fellowshop club for retired and semi-retired professionals, will hold its next meeting Feb. 16, 10 a.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Guest speaker is Murray Driediger, CEO of B.C. Fresh. Call Dick Wil-liams at 604-940-6542 for more details.

The South Delta Newcomers and Alumni meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the Kiwanis Longhouse (1710 56 St.). Next meeting Feb. 17. The club is for all women who have moved to Ladner, Tsaw-wassen or Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. For more info call 604-940-9466.

The Canadian Mental Health Association-Delta Branch offers free, facilitated Family Support meetings for family and friends supporting a person living with a mental ill-ness. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Hospital Education Conference Room (5800 Mountain View Blvd.). Call 604-943-1878.

The Canadian Mental Health Association-Delta Branch offers free, facilitated Family Support meetings for people with Depression/Bi-polar or with symptoms. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, 7 to 9 p.m. at #14 1835 56 St. (CMHA Delta Branch). Call 604-943-1878.

Are you a low income Delta resident in need of help with your income tax returns? As of Feb. 14 you can contact Deltassist to set up an appointment. Metro Services photo

Clockwise from top left: ❚ Ladner resident Darlene Togwell (upper left corner) in Kerala, India, after distributing quilts and toys to boys at one of the many orphanages and shelters she plans to visit. Before leaving for India in late November, Togwell collected enough donations to fill an entire shipping container. Contributed photo ❚ The KidSport Delta community chapter was officially launched Feb. 1 with a cheque presentation from B.C. Ferries. KidSport BC provides grants to children ages six to 18 to eliminate financial barriers to sport participation. On hand with Rebecca Skiffington, marketing manager with the BC Ferries Corporation (bottom left) were Mayor Lois Jackson, municipal staff, including the police and fire chiefs, local MLAs, and representatives from KidSport Delta. Rob Newell photo ❚ Mayor Jackson was presented with a trophy for the Delta Police team which took top spot in the Delta Gymnastics Showdown held last month. Eight community-based teams competed in a series of events to raise funds for the Kids 1st Campaign to support the new Delta Sport Development Centre. Contributed photo

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R RSP season is once again upon us and Canadi-

ans are busy planning for their future while minimizing their 2010 tax payable.

A question I often get asked is “Do spousal RRSPs still make sense now that we have the new Pension Income Splitting (PIS) rules?

The answer is yes. Spousal RRSPs are still relevant as they allow you to shift additional retire-ment capital into your spouse’s name. Pension Income Splitting rules in the Tax Fair-ness plan only allow up to 50 per cent of your eligible retire-ment income to be shared w i t h y o u r spouse, and only from cer-tain sources.

Income splitting also al lows your older spouse (if appli-cable) to receive RRIF income that qualifies for the Pension Income Credit sooner than by waiting for you to gain PIC eligibility.

You can also con-tribute to a younger spouse’s RRSP, even after you turn age 71.

As a couple, income splitting allows you to double the money acces-sible for Home Buyers Plan (HBP) or Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) withdrawals (compared to investing only in an RRSP for you).

And your spouse is able to repay their own RRSP for any HBP or LLP withdrawals they make from their spousal plan, and avert future with-drawals from their RRSP t h a n b e i n g a t t r i b -uted back to you (see example below).

The new Pension Income Splitting (PIS) rules allow you to decide each year how much eligible “pension” income to allocate to your spouse (up to 50 per cent of your

eligible income); or, vice-versa, your spouse to decide how much eli-gible income to allocate to you each year.

He r e’s a n e x a m -ple illustrating how spousal RRSPs can remain relevant.

C o n s i d e r a c o u -ple, I’ll call them Bob and Anika. Bob is a self-employed freelance p h o t o g r a p h e r w h o is five years younger than Anika, who, as a registered nurse and belongs to a registered pension plan.

Bob saves for retire-ment through his R R S P, b u t e a r n s o n l y half of Anika’s salary. They share several goals besides eventually retiring: saving for their first home, creating an emergen-cy fund, and

completing education to further their careers.

A spousal RRSP would allow Bob to withdraw under the Home Buy-ers Plan or Lifelong Learning Plan with-out immediate tax and help him repay his HBP or LLP withdrawals to his own (non-spousal) RRSP (they cannot repay them to a spousal RRSP).

After repaying the HBP or LLP withdrawals, it would also allow Bob to withdraw his RRSPs any-time without affecting Anika’s tax.

T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n comes courtesy of the Vancity Financial Plan-ning Department.

Mark Ting ,CFP, is a Mutual Funds Investment Specialist with Credential Asset Management Inc. at the Vancity Tsawwassen Community Branch and a weekly financial com-mentator for On the Coast on CBC Radio with host Stephen Quinn.

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Homeowners to shell out an additional $60 for utilities

2.98% tax increaseKRISTINE SALZMANNR E P O R T E R

T he average Delta homeowner will pay an additional

$115 this year.A Delta resident with

a home assessed at $536,000 in 2011 will pay about $55 more in prop-erty taxes, as well as $60 more for utilities.

Delta council approved staff's 2011 financial plan and an overall tax increase of 2.98 per cent Monday evening (Feb. 7).

The hike includes a 2.48 per cent increase for general municipal services and a 0.5 per cent increase for addi-tional police staffing.

Delta's director of finance Karl Preuss said staff originally present-ed a higher tax increase but council asked them to revisit it.

The $250 mil l ion financial plan for 2011 includes $164 million budgeted for operating costs and $86 million for the capital plan.

Of the capital costs, just under $59 million is budgeted for new infrastructure projects,

including energy and greenhouse gas emis-sion reductions at the Ladner Leisure Centre, South Delta Recreation Centre gym refurbish-ment, a facility for the Delta Community Ani-mal Shelter (which is looking for a new home away from the incom-ing South Fraser Perim-eter Road), and funding toward Ladner Harbour sediment management.

The remaining $27 million is set for already approved projects con-tinuing from past years. Mayor Lois Jackson noted many of these infrastruc-ture projects take advan-tage of stimulus funding from senior levels of gov-ernment last year, allow-ing Delta to spend "one third dollars" on projects it would have had to undertake eventually.

Delta will also be dip-ping into its surplus to take advantage of early debt payout opportuni-ties for money borrowed for drainage issues in 2001 and 2002.

Preuss said in his report to council the

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Five dumpsters were set alight in and around Lad-ner Village this past week-end, causing hundreds of dollars in damage.

Delta Police said that last Friday ( Jan. 4) the arsonist(s) set fire to the cardboard in a recycling dumpster at 47th Avenue and Laidlaw Street.

The following day a dumpster and mattress in a parking lot at 48th Avenue and Laidlaw was set ablaze, and a recycling dumpster on the 4800 block of Elliott Street was

discovered burnt.On Sunday yet anoth-

er two dumpsters were found to have been on fire, one behind a com-mercial building on the 5200 block of 48th Avenue and the other at the rear of a business on the 5000 block of the same street.

Sgt. Sharlene Brooks said at this point it's diffi-cult to determine wheth-er the fires were lit by the same person or people as a number of the fires were reported late.

In the two cases where Delta Fire responded, the calls were received close to 2:30 a.m. At the

Saturday morning blaze, Delta Police deployed a K9 team in an effort to locate the suspect(s).

Brooks said while the fires were contained to the dumpsters in all five cases, the risk of the fire spread-ing concerns police.

"If anybody sees any-one loitering the back alley of a business or commercial property we're asking that they call the Delta Police and let us know," she said.

"If they (the fires) are undetected or there's something that's in the dumpsters other than what is anticipated, or

if there is some sort of incendiary device that's been used—there's all those unpredictable elements that would impact whether it would spread beyond the dumpster itself. And of course that's concerning for us. We certainly don't want extensive property damage and anyone put in harms way."

The cost of damage in each case ranged from about $150 to $500.

The investigation is ongoing.


Delta, Surrey consider South-of-Fraser transit model

Secede TransLink?KEVIN DIAKIWB L A C K P R E S S

D elta is now talking about leaving TransLink unless better transit service is

provided South of the Fraser.The move comes as Surrey

continues to voice its dissatisfac-tion with transit service there.

While it’s unclear whether either cities could actually cut ties with TransLink, it’s hoped the threat of the possibility will cause the province to review the situation.

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said last week the municipality gives $12 mil-lion annually in taxes to Trans-Link, and she believes that money could be better spent elsewhere.

“It’s not the TransLink board that has to go to the polls and answer to everybody,” Jackson said. “It’s the local council and mayors.”

Delta is considering supporting

a South-of-Fraser transit option.“The message I got from our staff

particularly is that we’re not being that well served, and it’s going to be a long time before we’re that well served,” Jackson said. “So we said, ‘let’s take a look at how (secession from TransLink) would look for us South of the Fraser’.”

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is equally frus-trated with the lack of service being provided by TransLink.

Su r re y p a y s t h e transportation author-ity $164 million annu-ally, she said, adding this city has very little to show for it.

She said TransLink is “like the mafia. Once you’re in, you’re in, and you keep paying and paying and paying.”

She believes the notion of leav-ing TransLink is a non-starter, because legislation makes cities a part of it.

“As appealing as (secession) is—and I find it appealing—because $164 million a year could

go a long way to building the transportation here,” cities are obligated to stay, Watts said.

She noted over the last decade, Surrey has funded huge projects north of the Fraser River.

While Surrey has had incre-mental increases to the bus sys-tem, rapid transit hasn’t had any improvements since the SkyTrain was completed in 1986.

That was when the population in Surrey was 240,000. That num-ber is now double that, with no rapid transit expansion.

Ideas coming from the province are to add fees to property taxes and toll bridges to and from Sur-rey, which are extremely unpalat-able here.

Watts continues to lobby the province for at-grade rail, which is cheaper and would go farther for the money than SkyTrain.

She says there has to be a com-plete analysis of the entire transit system.

Only then will areas South of the Fraser get the recognition they sorely deserve, Watts [email protected]

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A sk Tsawwassen's Hermann Glockl about the numbers and he'll tell you. He's done the math.

He'll quickly fill you in about his daily exercise routine which has taken him on a journey back to good health—one which has seen him traverse the stairs back and forth from Fred Gingell Park to Tsawwassen Beach more than 5,500 times over the past five years or so.

"There's 200 stairs and if you do the trail 10 times that's equal to the Grouse Grind," says Glockl, 72, who underwent quintuple bypass heart surgery in March of 2005 and has faith-fully used the Tsawwassen Beach stairs as his own workout course for his ongoing rehab. "I do about 1,000 stairs a day, except when it's snowy or icy. Then, it's too slippery."

He keeps a detailed log of each workout to know exactly how far he has gone.

The former printer and professional soccer goalkeeper in his youth in Switzerland says he found making the commitment to regular exercise relatively easy.

He started playing soccer at age nine in his hometown of Stuttgart, Germany. From early

on he wanted to be a goalkeeper."I wanted to be just like 'Gummi' Schmidt,"

Glockl says, a smile breaking out on his face. "He was named 'Gummi' or 'Rubber' Schmidt because he'd bounce around like a rubber ball in goal."

Eventually, Glockl went to play goal in Zurich, Switzerland for FC Altsteeten, a third division pro side in the early 1960s.

But while going up to grab a corner kick, Glockl was knocked off balance, came down awk-wardly and suffered a badly broken ankle.

That forced him out of the team and he decided to make a big change in his life and emi-grated to Canada in 1963.

"You've got to be committed to whatever you do," he says. "With my background in sports it actually came fairly easily. It wasn't anything I had to re-invent."

In his adult life Glockl was a regular at the gym and he played tennis.

That active lifestyle made his heart problems all that much

harder to understand. He figures it was a combination of a stressful career, genet-ics and lifestyle where a good diet wasn't emphasised.

While not outwardly in poor health, his actual condition became all too apparent one winter morning.

"I was shoveling snow on Jan. 6, 2005," Glockl says picking up the story. "I had been

doing it for about three hours, felt fine and went for lunch, came back and all of a sudden I thought, man, that doesn't feel right."

It was like a bad case of indi-gestion.

"I felt like I wasn't getting any air, so I went to see my doctor and he immediately sent me to the hospital."

The initial examination didn't turn up anything alarming. But Glockl's doctor insisted he be sent to Royal Columbian Hos-pital in New Westminster where it was determined he required four stents inserted into his blood vessels to keep the flow going.

Two or three days later and feeling fine, Glockl went home and asked his doctor if it was okay if he embarked on a previously planned holiday to Mexico.

The doctor gave him the green light and off went Glockl and his wife.

The trip down to Manzanillo was fine, they had a good, relaxing time in the fresh air and sunshine.

Unfortunately, things turned for the worse on the flight home.

"I hardly made it back," Glockl says grimly.Flying over San Francisco, Glockl told his

wife he didn't feel well.He didn't know why, but tests conducted

later would reveal all four of the stents had collapsed.

An ambulance waiting at Vancouver Inter-national Airport whisked Glockl away, taking him home.

Two weeks later he was in back in hospital where doctors confirmed the stent failure and he was sent for bypass surgery.

The surgery went fine and Glockl was soon up and around again. But first, he had to endure one more scary moment.

In his hospital bed shortly after the surgery he woke up with a start. He felt the room shak-ing and thought there was an earthquake.

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Glockl made it to his feet to walk over to the win-dow and look outside and realized there were no swaying buildings outside. No evidence at all of an earthquake.

"The only thing that was shaking was me," he says.

It was his heart reacting to the need to push blood with more force since the doctors had removed some blood vessels from his legs for the bypass surgery.

"I thought this was my last day. I made peace with myself and the Lord and thought that was it," he says. "Something with the surgery must have gone wrong."

Sheepishly, he called for the nurse who calmed his fears, telling Glockl about 40 per cent of bypass patients go through that experience which is rem-edied with medication.

Since then Glockl heeded the advice of the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation—which celebrates February as heart month—to get back being active as soon as possible.

"The Heart and Stroke Foundation people, they come in and talk to all the patients and one of their suggestions was that from day one on (after surgery) you have to do some exercise," he says. "That was okay because you don't even get out of the hospital unless you climb two flights of stairs."

He overcame that challenge and then went about taking the first tentative steps outdoors.

"I live on a cul-de-sac which is about 100 metres long and in the first few days walking that 100 metres was very hard."

But every day, Glockl made the trek up and down his street. That was in April 2005.

The stairs to Tsawwassen Beach that have taken him back to health had yet to be built.

"They came into operation in October 2005," Glockl says. "So, the minute I heard about the stairs I went to them and have been doing it every single day, about four to six times a day.

"I am so thankful for the stairs. They are the best thing Tsawwassen has had in the last five or 10 years."

Today, Glockl is a fixture at the stairs which have also become a favourite of plenty of others.

"With the fresh air, you can't get anything bet-ter," he says. "I like to go in the mornings during the week. On the weekends, it's so busy it's like a traffic jam there."

With his body being exercised, Glockl also uses his time to meditate by slipping on his MP3 player and listening to music as he takes the trail stairs one and even two steps at a time.

"If you put the your health at the top of the list, then life can be very good," he says.

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Opposite page: The stairs leading down to Tsawwassen Beach have become very familiar to Hermann Glockl after using the 200m long set of stairs and paths as his own workout course following heart surgery in 2005. This page: As a former professional soccer goalkeeper in Switzerland (above, front row with ball) and avid tennis player, the daily routine of climbing the beach stairs came naturally. Rob Newell and contributed photo

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M ost computer owners don’t realize how much they depend on their machines

until they stop working. And if the “sili-cone” heart of their world is in need of some repairs, where do you go that’s easy to find and local?

That was a question Ladner’s Mary Drab had been asking herself and it turned into a business idea.

Cyber 911(cybersupport.ca) was launched in mid-December last year and a steadily increasing number of customers have been coming through the doors of the Tsawwassen comput-er repair and trouble-shooting store located on the ground floor of the Oliva building, adjacent to the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

“We’ve lived in South Delta for nine or 10 years and realized there’s a need for a residential computer repair and sales store, especially here in Tsawwas-sen because the only place you can go to buy a computer is London Drugs in Lad-ner, 15 minutes away,” says Mary, who runs Cyber 911 with husband Chris.

“We thought, why don’t we open up something here and provide a service for customers who don’t have in depth of knowledge in computers and talk to them at their level to make them under-stand if it’s worthwhile fixing the com-puter or buying a brand new one.”

Mary says computers can be com-pared to a car.

“People know how to drive a car or use a computer, but don’t really know how it works.”

That leaves customers looking for someone they can trust with restoring a computer which is often packed with important files—from financial infor-mation to precious family photos.

Computer restoration is also a ques-tion of affordability.

With the economy still in rebound mode from the recession Mary says that type of expert help from someone they can trust and rely on can be a big plus.

“Not everyone can afford to just go out and buy a new computer right now, so we talk to the customers and get an idea of where they are at if they want to invest in getting their computer repaired or getting a new machine.”

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Tsawwassen-based Lucky Surf and Skate has found a consistent way of giv-ing back to the community.

Every week the shop, which opened last fall, will feature “What Up Wednes-day” where they will sponsor a local charity or sports team and donate 10 per cent of the day’s sales to that group.

In the week that follows, a “What Up” donation box will remain on the

counter so customers can donate direct-ly to that organization.

In addition, for every shopping bag a customer does not take with their pur-chase Lucky will add another 25 cents to the donation box.

If you are on a local sports team or charitable organization that could use some financial support, visit the store (#125-1315 56 St.) and drop off infor-mation about your group.


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The forecast is definitely not business as usual for the Delta Chamber of Commerce in 2011.

The chamber, known for its networking opportunities and resources for local businesses, promises to be a stronger voice for its members in all of Delta's communities.

Being an advocate for business in Delta has always been the chamber's mandate. But incoming board chair Tudor Wil-liams says the organization needs to be able to react more quickly to issues that matter to its members.

Take the Tsawwassen Area Plan review, for example. Wil-liams says they were asked why the chamber wasn't on hand during controversial public hearings where most in atten-dance were against proposed higher density and growth around the town core.

"We weren't well equipped to respond to deal with those issues," he says.

To more effectively "keep an ear to the ground," the cham-ber is restructuring its board to create five caucuses, one each with representatives for Tsawwassen, Ladner, North Delta, Tilbury and the farming community. In 2012 or 2013, the chamber would like to add a caucus for Annacis Island.

The board members on each caucus will be from those respective communities so they will be better tuned in to what matters to their fellow business owners. Williams sees this as particularly important for Tilbury, noting owners and employees describe a feeling of isolation and often don't realize the diversity of businesses there.

The chamber has also embraced social media as a way of communicating with members with a Twitter feed and Facebook account.

Executive director Peter Roaf adds the chamber will con-tinue to work for the best interests of members when it comes to new developments such as the South Fraser Perimeter Road, Deltaport expansion and growth on Tsawwassen First Nation land.

Roaf says it's time to move past arguments against Del-

taport and the SFPR, recognize them as economic realities, and work toward the preservation of what people value about Delta while creating advantages for local business.

Williams says the chamber also recognizes there will be an emerging business community on Tsawwassen First Nation land. The chamber has invited TFN Chief Executive Officer Chris Hartman to speak at the chamber's next luncheon (see p. 17).

Other ongoing issues the chamber is keeping tabs on is Ladner Waterfront redevelopment and the upcoming North Delta Area Plan review.

One project the chamber wants to pursue is the creation of a well-defined economic strategy for all of Delta. Williams notes Delta is made up of distinct business communities: three urban (Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta), two industrial (Tilbury and Annacis) and two agricultural (soil-based farmers and greenhouses), and that the municipality should have a comprehensive economic strategy reflecting this reality.

He says it could be created through a partnership with the Corporation of Delta and modeled on best practices in other municipalities.

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Far from being dormant, the steer-ing committee for the Feed the

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Feed The Bees encourages individu-als, businesses and organizations to support a healthy and sustainable bee population, something that has been deemed of great importance.

The group, formed from a partnership between the Earthwise Society and the Delta Chamber of Commerce, has been researching and developing educational materials; assembling an optimum list of plant species best suited to attract and feed pollinators throughout the spring, summer and fall; and determin-ing an overall timetable and schedule of events designed to inform, involve, engage and encourage all of us to Feed The Bees.

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ulation—which most farmers depend on for pollination—has declined by about 50 per cent.

That could have dire implications for food crops. For example, bees, via pol-lination, are responsible for 15 to 35 per cent of the food U.S. consumers eat.

The Delta project is guided by a steer-ing committee that also includes the Delta Farmers Institute, Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands' provincial api-culturist Paul van Westendorp.

The project will educate the com-munity about the importance of bee populations for local agriculture and ecosystems and encourage people to take action to provide food and habitat for bees and pollinators. This includes planting bee-friendly plants in public and private gardens, adopting mason bee hives and other initiatives.

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The Delta Chamber of Commerce has invited Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) Chief Executive Officer Chris Hartman to speak at the chamber's next luncheon Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn.

Hartman will speak about how the TFN Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) aims to create an environmentally sustain-able, self-sufficient and culturally proud community.

Since the TFN treaty came into effect

April 3, 2009, the First Nation has put in place its governance and economic

development structures and is establishing many mutu-ally beneficial relationships, partnerships and joint ven-tures.

The TEDC is responsible for creating long term wealth for TFN and its members, and will manage the devel-opment of the TFN lands as one of the sources for

generating economic and employment opportunities.

Hartman has served as CEO since shortly after the treaty came into effect.

Before joining the TEDC, Hartman developed a number of master-planned urban communities, such as UniverCity at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby Mountain campus, Heritage Woods in Port Moody (for ParkLane Homes), and resort communities such as The Rise in Vernon.

Tickets are $35 chamber mem-bers, $45 non-members. Register online at deltachamber.ca or call 604-946-4232.

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The following is a letter from a Delta Hospital patient. Between now and Feb. 28 the Delta Hos-pital Foundation will collect sto-ries about why people from the community love their hospital.

When I moved to South Delta, I was nervous about finding a GP doctor who treated me excel-lently as my doctor in Ontario.

Thankfully, I was introduced to Dr. Ruth Turnbull, GP. When I first met Dr. Turnbull, I was immediately put at ease and impressed with how she inter-acted with me.

Over the years she has proven her clinical skills, compassion-ate care, advocacy, and patient-centred interaction both for my short and long-term medical needs. These qualities, in my opinion, make her one of the top GPs in the province.

Delta should be very proud to have such a dedicated and skilled physician working for them, both at the hospital and in the community.

Even though I have since moved to White Rock, I still con-tinue my treatment as an out-patient and have become very acquainted with Delta Hospital. This includes routine tests, day surgeries, ER visits, and other treatment.

People always ask me, “Why do you still drive to Delta Hospital when you live in White Rock?”

To me the answer is simple: I trust Delta Hospital. This trust has been built by knowing Dr. Turnbull is on staff, my multiple positive experiences, and inter-actions with a variety of staff in different departments.

I have observed that the medical care given is as personal and time-ly for young children as it is for the

elderly—which is not always the case in larger hospitals.

Regardless of hospital size, I believe all health care pro-fessionals can take the time, even briefly, to interact with all patients to provide an update or information. This is definitely done at Delta Hospital, and in a detailed, personal manner from the professional to the patient.

I believe the Delta Hospital Foundation has a strong voice in the community and will con-tinue to raise awareness for the strength of the hospital and its overall needs.

The quality of health care Delta Hospital provides to the members of the community and beyond should not be underes-timated.

The many corporate and indi-vidual donors who contribute to the foundation are much

appreciated, especially by this patient, for their confidence in Delta Hospital and what it pro-vides for the community.

These donors give much needed fundraising dollars to the hospital for needed servic-es, particularly in this time of financial restraints in healthcare across B.C.

I will continue to access any medical care when needed that can be provided at Delta Hospi-tal. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and admira-tion for all the excellent care I have received by every person I have come in contact with at the hospital.

For a small hospital, Delta is certainly a prime example of what all hospitals should strive for on a daily basis.

Kathy O’Connor,White Rock

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DR. DEAN R. JONES: ANESTHESIOLOGIST, DELTA HOSPITAL ANESTHESIOLOGY

This Fall, Dr. Dean Jones left the New York Presbyterian Hospital at the Columbia University Medical Centre to work in Delta. That may seem like a huge change, but for Dr. Jones the transition between hospitals couldn’t have been easier.

“In terms of ambulatory care, Delta Hospital is equal to Columbia,” he says. “The level of care, the tools available, and the expertise of the staff here is exceptional—in some cases, Delta Hospital’s equipment even surpasses.”

Delta Hospital is an unassuming facility. The staff and equipment, and level of care are first rate, Jones says.

“I’m continually impressed with the professionalism and efficiency of the operating room staff. I feel the hospital is state of the art and I wasn’t uncomfortable at all leaving my former hospital.”

Jones adds that Delta is such a warm community and family oriented.

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KAREN HARVEY: MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON Delta Hospital’s role in the community

goes beyond medicine, beds and equipment. It approaches emotional and mental health with the same drive and innovation as it does a person’s physical well-being.

Karen Harvey is one of two mental health liaisons who work within the hospital seven days a week. It is people like Harvey and other Delta Hospital team members—liaisons, psychiatrists, nurses and doctors—who help

ensure the mental health of the community.Working closely with nurses and doctors, Harvey counsels patients

with a variety of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and psychosis. These patients arrive from various areas of the hospital and with Harvey’s help begin their healing.

PETER AND CAROL DOUGLAS: VOLUNTEER COUPLEWhen Ladner couple Peter and Carol Douglas moved from England

to Canada in 2005 and put down roots in Ladner they knew right away Delta Hospital was where they wanted to volunteer their time with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary.

Both were anxious to support their new adopted home and said the small, community hospital was a good way of filling that need.

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Former South Deltan Kathy O'Connor (right) now calls White Rock home, but continues to call on Delta Hospital and her GP Dr. Ruth Turnbull for her medical needs because of the commitment to providing quality care. Contributed photo

White Rock resident continues to keepDelta Hospital near and dear to her heart



South Park introduces furry friend

Paws-on readingKRISTINE SALZMANNR E P O R T E R

W ith a laugh, Elaine Greenhalgh compares her dog Bruce to “a

carpet that breathes.”That’s because the large, furry,

six-year-old Rottweiler cross is surprisingly mild and calm.

His temperament made him the perfect candidate for a buddy reading program at Ecole South Park Elementary, where Green-halgh is principal.

Every Tuesday afternoon stu-dents who lack confidence in their reading skills read to the gentle giant canine.

On a recent Tuesday Natalie, in Grade 2, sits cross legged on a thick blanket on the floor of the multipurpose room with The Frog Prince. Bruce is sprawled next to her, and as she reads he reaches to place a paw on the crook of her arm. She looks to him with a smile.

“It’s fun reading to a dog,” Nata-lie says. “Not often you can read

to dogs.”Greenhalgh and Jacqueline

Gaudet, a French learning assis-tance teacher (South Park offers French immersion), began the reading program in late October after hearing about the success of similar “therapy dog” programs for reluctant readers elsewhere.

“Reading with a dog, it’s calm-ing, non-judgemental—the dog doesn’t care if you make a mis-take,” says Gaudet.

While Bruce is not specially trained, they were confident his gentle nature would lend itself well to the program.

Greenhalgh first brought him into South Park classrooms to introduce the former Delta Com-munity Animal Shelter dog to the students and see how he reacted to a school environment. After receiving parental permission and screening children for allergies, they started with nine English and French students in Grades 2 to 4.

The students come to the mul-tipurpose room two or three at a time, pick out a book at their read-

ing level from their book bag—the purchase of resources made pos-sible thanks to a grant from Envi-sion Financial—and first practice reading it to Gaudet before sitting with Greenhalgh and Bruce.

Gaudet says the students cho-sen for the program do not feel singled out as struggling readers since many of their peers wish they could take part.

An added benefit is the addi-tional attention given to children who Gaudet would not typically bring in for learning assistance, since they are students who for the most part perform well in school and mainly lack confi-dence in their ability to read.

Both educators say they and other teachers have seen improvements in students since the start of the program.

Cian, in Grade 2, says reading to Bruce is encouraging him to try books at a higher reading level.

“It just makes me feel more confident. I get some silence so I can concentrate,” he [email protected]

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Natalie reads to dog Bruce as part of a new confidence-building reading program at Ecole South Park Elementary.Kristine Salzmann photo


W ho would of thought stu-dents would

learn yoga in the class-room?

It’s one of the compo-nents of South Delta Sec-ondary’s new Film Acting Academy that started this past September.

Students in the pro-gram work with former professional dancer Desiree Kleeman on yoga to become more comfortable with their bodies and be aware of their body alignment.

Of course, that’s not all. During the two year program the 23 students from Grades 9 to 12 also receive voice instruc-

tion, acting for the camera and theory, and practical information about “the biz.”

The Film Acting Acad-emy was spearheaded by SDSS drama teacher and now academy coor-dinator Paige Hansen. She’s exuberant, almost giddy with excitement and passion for the pro-gram and her students.

Hansen says the stu-dents have a variety of experience in the film acting industry, from those who have agents and have acted in some film and television, to those who are completely green. What they do have in common is a passion for acting and the under-standing they are pursu-

In its first year, Film Acting Academy attracts professionals

A program with passion

Continued on P22

The new Film Acting Academy at South Delta Secondary includes yoga, so students can become comfortable with their bodies. Contributed photo

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ing a career, not a hobby.So far Hansen has

snagged a number of professionals in the film acting industry to visit, including top B.C. casting director Corinne Clark, actor Alex Zahara, and founder of Tarling-ton Training Carole Tar-lington. She hopes to soon bring in Entertain-ment Tonight Canada reporter Erin Cebula and Tsawwassen resident Jackson Davies of The Beachcombers fame.

Instructing on a regu-lar basis with Hansen are Kleeman, Richard Cox (who starred with Mickey Rooney in the 1990s television series The Black Stallion), and voice instructors Carole Davis and Tracy Neff (an SDSS alumni).

The quality of instruc-tors and guests, plus the academy’s partnership with Tarlington Training, contribute to the pro-gram’s reputation as a quality one, says Hansen.

“Co r i n n e C l a r k —she’s the busiest casting director in B.C., and she worked with each of our students. That’s huge.”

At $250 a month per student, Hansen says the academy is a bar-gain compared to what it would cost to receive voice training, move-ment and acting instruc-tion elsewhere.

The Film Acting Acad-emy is Delta’s first foray into the fine arts—six of the district’s seven acad-emies are geared toward athletes.

“People have been very keen to see the acad-emies in Delta branch into the Fine Arts,” says Delta’s VP of academies Teresa Phillips.

Phillips helps teachers make academies a reality, and markets the programs to students both in the community and outside the district. Students do not have to attend SDSS for their other classes to take the program—some Delta Secondary students commute to Tsawwassen during their lunch hour.

For Phillips, one of the main benefits of offering a variety of academies is fostering student engagement.

“This can make school so meaningful. It brings relevance and meaning to so many kids.”

Hansen agrees.“I love it. I’m proud of

what we’ve created here. I’m proud of what a safe, creative environment

it is for kids to excel at their passion.”

Applications are cur-rently being accepted for the 2011/12 year until March 1. Students who may need financial assis-tance are encouraged to apply early, as the district has limited bursaries. More details can be found at web.deltasd.bc.ca.


From P19

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Coun. Bruce McDonald said that would be a "really major achievement," recall-ing Delta was $68 million in debt when he joined council in 1988.

Council plans to continue its "pay-as-you-go" policy established in 2002 of no new external debt for capital projects.

Some of Delta's increased costs at the

operating level are due to the municipal-ity's new legal secondary suite regulation program, increasing safety standards at aquatic facilities, and police staffing.

As for utilities, water, sewer and solid waste rates jumped from $800 for a single family home in 2010 to $860 this year, said Preuss. Of that $60, he said $50 is driven by regional increases and $10 at the municipal level due to inflation and contractual obligations.

Jackson said costly regional projects such as upgrading two sewage treatment

plants (Lions Gate and Iona Island) and a senior government-mandated new water filtration system means regional costs will be passed on for years to come.

At the meeting Delta staff also estimated tax and utility rate increases for 2012 to 2015—2.5 to 3 per cent and $45 to $50 per year, respec-tively—based on anticipated needs, contract commitments, inflation, new growth esti-mates, and Metro Vancouver's long range plan used to project regional costs for [email protected]

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Are you aware of the recent changes to mort-gage rules?

On Jan. 17 of this year, the Minister of Finance announced the maximum amortization would be

reduced from the current 35 years to 30 years for new government-backed insured mortgages with a loan-to-value ratio of more than 80%.

What does this mean to

you? If you are consider-ing purchasing a home you will qualify for a lower mortgage amount because your monthly mortgage payments will be higher.

The second change is that the maximum amount you can borrow to refinance any existing mortgage is being lowered to 85% of the value of your home instead of the current 90%.

This means if you are con-sidering consolidating your debt, doing renovations or accessing the equity in your home you will only be able to borrow up to 85% of the property value.

Both these changes take effect on March 18. The government has also with-drawn credit line facilities for borrowers who have less than 20% equity in their properties effective April 18. There is still time for you qualify under the old rules.

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part of my role is providing education, advice and the best mortgage product for my clients. With so many types of mortgages and mortgage professionals in the market today I special-ize in determining what your unique borrowing needs are, both now and in the future, and then cus-tomize a mortgage solu-tion that fits with your overall financial goals.

I have an extensive back-ground in the financial services and investment industry and utilize my knowledge to assist you in achieving your finan-cial wealth. While interest rate is important, there are many other factors that should be considered before making a decision—it should not be based on rate alone. These factors include the flexibility of the mortgage, pre-payment options, portability, etc. Did

you know you can diversify your mortgage by choosing both a fixed and variable rate, giving you the security of a fixed rate while benefit-ing from potential interest savings of a variable?

With interest rates still at historical lows, can you save money if you re-negotiate your mortgage now? Or use the equity in your home to consolidate higher interest rate debt?

I have lived in South Delta for over thirty years and worked here for more than twenty years. If you would like to know more about how the upcoming changes will affect you or someone you know who is considering purchasing or refinancing, please give me a call at 778-689-6843.

I am available to meet you when and where it’s convenient for you—your home, office or the local Royal Bank.

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Sheryl Elsom, Mobile Mortgage SpecialistRBC serving Tsawwassen, Ladner and Richmond P: [email protected]

How do the new changes to mortgage rules affect you?

Your principle residence, wheth-er it's your first home or your fourth or fifth home is likely to be your most valuable asset. Typically this is an asset that will continue to appreciate over time. Financing is an important piece of your financial pic-ture and should not be taken lightly.

There are a number of factors to take into account. The follow-ing are just a few:

How much is your down payment rela-tive to the purchase price? Depending on this ratio, you may need to go with a High Ratio Mortgage or perhaps you can obtain a Convention-al Mortgage.

Are you interested in a Variable Rate Mortgage or does a Fixed Rate Mortgage give you the piece of mind you need? What are the pit-falls of a Variable Rate Mortgage in

an economic environment where the Prime Rate is rising? Should you make monthly payments or perhaps biweekly payments? What is the difference in speed of pay down between these two options?

How much money can you save over the life time of your mort-gage?

What about Prop-erty Purchase Tax? What is it? How much is it? Do you qualify as a First Time Buyer and perhaps can save this tax?

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After nearly three years of research and writing, Doug Massey completed a book on his family and their role in helping shape Delta. Philip Raphael photo

Family historyMassey book parallels Ladner's developmentPHILIP RAPHAELE D I T O R

Wh e n D o u g Massey set out to write a book

chronicling early Ladner, it soon became one tied to his family’s history.

Titled The Journey & Life of George Massey and Family, it took the former Delta Councillor about two years to complete.

“I soon discovered while I was writing about my time growing up in Ladner the book started going in different direc-tions since there was so much to tell,” says Massey.

The 190-page effort was released last month and starts with the Massey family’s life in Ireland and his father George’s arrival in Canada when he jumped ship in New Brunswick in 1922.

Forced to leave Ireland due to pressure from the Sinn Fein—the politi-cal arm of the IRA (Irish Republican Army)—George Massey boarded a steamship bound for Canada.

The ship turned out to be a rum runner, and uncomfortable with that the 19-year-old Massey decided to get off in New Brunswick without telling anyone and assumed his mother’s maiden name, Cooke, to try and avoid any further entangle-ments with the Sinn Fein or other authorities.

“He stayed with the ship until they unload-ed the cargo and left,” Massey says.

His father was listed as missing and presumably drowned, but he left a clue to let his family know he was still alive.

Massey had taken his prized accordion along with him, knowing his mother back in Ireland would take that was a sign he had not simply gone overboard.

It’s that type of colour-ful anecdote which fills the the book as it follows the young Massey’s trav-els across the country until he settled in Sas-katchewan where Doug Massey was born.

The lure of the coastal life derived from his native Ireland remained and Massey’s father even-

tually moved the family from land-locked Regina to Ladner.

“He decided he’d explore up and down the Fraser River and came across where the ferry lading was out here (Woodwards Landing to Ladner) and found it was suitable,” Doug Massey says. “And as he was tak-ing the ferry across he asked why there wasn’t a tunnel here. That’s where he started his thoughts on connecting Delta.”

Years later, George Massey began lobbying for a fixed connection for Delta and in 1958 the link was opened and bears his name.

In Ladner, Massey’s father saw the potential for his business in serv-ing the marine indus-try. That’s where Doug Massey started working in his father’s shop when he was 12.

“I had about four separate stories I could have written, but I had to decide how I was going to bring everything in together,” he says, list-ing them: growing up in Ladner, a walking tour of Ladner, his father’s marine business and involvement in the local fishing industry, and his father’s push to build a tunnel linking Richmond and Delta.

That’s when he enlist-ed the help of friend Ken Atkey who advised him to combine the elements in one story.

While the book has just been released, Massey is not letting the grass grow beneath his feet. He’s already planning the next one which will focus on interview with the grand-children of those who ran businesses in Ladner.

“They gave me a lot of great stories I’m to put them into a separate title called A Walk and Talk around Ladner, which I feel will be very interest-ing,” Massey says. “There’s just so many people who had stories to tell about what really went on in the town.”

Locally, The Journey & Life of George Massey and Family is available at Albany Books in [email protected]

Saturday, February 1910am to 4pm

Richmond Cultural Centre7700 Minoru Gate

20 Interactive workshops lead by professional performers include Storytelling, Filmmaking, Circus, Drumming

6 Drop-in activities include Face Painting and a Community Art Project

REGISTRATION REQUIRED for workshops

To Register: richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300

$10 per workshop includes all Drop-in activities

$5 wristbands available for Drop-in activities only at the Front Desk

For more information:

www.richmond.ca/culture/centre/eventsor contact the Richmond Cultural Centre at: 604-247-8300

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Black Bond Books Ladner manager Caitlin Jesson is happy to make books more accessible to youth through the Feed the Mind campaign. Tyler Garnham photos

Feeding young mindsBlack Bond adds books to food banks' shelves

DIRECTIONSBoil quinoa in 4 cups of water. Once

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F ood, shelter, clothing—these are all things we consider to be a family's basic needs.

Black Bond Books is striving to make sure families in need can encourage literacy in the home as well through access to books.

The book store collects new and gen-tly used books for youth at its various locations, including Ladner (5251 Lad-ner Trunk Rd.), and donates them to local food banks in Metro Vancouver.

Caitlin Jesson, manager of the Black Bond Books in Ladner, says her mom and company president Cathy Jesson started the campaign, called Feed the Mind, in their stores about four years ago after hearing about it from a fel-low book seller. Since then they've collected and donated thousands of books for toddlers to teens.

"The name Feed the Mind just really sparked with her," Caitlin Jesson says. "This is a way to give back to the com-munity and promote literacy, which is

extremely important."Books for all ages are accepted, but

Jesson notes they could use more for the age group nine to 12 as well as teens.

Over the holiday season the Ladner location also participated in the Delta Community Literacy Committee's book drive for Deltassist Family and Community Services.

"I'm a book seller and a book lover and always have been," says Jesson. "To me being able to put a book in someone's hands who wouldn't nor-mally be able to do that, to see the smile a book brings to a little one's face—it's heart warming to me. And knowing we're making books acces-sible, that's what I love about it."

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A class of pint-sized youth are sitting on blue exercise mats, their legs extended

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It's a position called the pike sit, a challenge Delta Gymnastics coach Heather James is showing students at Ladner Elementary during their Physical Education class.

This particular exercise helps children develop their basic posture, their core muscles, and engages the muscles in their back needed to hold the back straight—muscles that many kids don't typ-ically use, says Delta Gymnastics executive director Mark Friesen.

"Basically, to avoid doing this with a rounded back participants basically have to engage every muscle in their upper body . . . Just try sitting like this for even 15 seconds. It's way harder than it looks," he says.

The pike sit is just one of a number of movement exercises Delta Gymnastics coaches are teaching Grade 1 and 2 students throughout Delta this year.

As part of a partnership with the Delta School District, between January and June the coaches will take over four P.E. classes in each elementary school.

The coaches have built their classes around equipment typical-ly found in schools with guidance from the Kids Can Move program,

a resource developed by Gymnas-tics B.C. specifically to help teach-ers teach the gymnastics portion of their P.E. curriculum.

"It's about movement skills," says Friesen. "Creating shapes with their bodies, learning how to manipulate their bodies, falling properly."

So far he says teachers have been surprised by the exercises and group games being taught by the coaches, such as how to land, skip and run—far from the cart-wheels and flips associated with higher level gymnastics.

"They think it will be very spe-cialized stuff, but it's games they can replicate easily," Friesen says.

"There's a perception that this will be advanced gymnastics, but this is stuff every kid should be

able to do. But not every kid can."They plan to track how many

children can accomplish these basic movement skills at the start of the program and on the final day test for improvements.

After the four sessions, the coaches leave each educator a Kids Can Move teachers' manual plus a stack of flash cards that illustrate the movements and explain how each exercise meets a prescribed learning outcome (which form the prescribed cur-riculum for B.C.).

The partnership was made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from Telus, and Friesen says its the first such partnership between a gymnastics society and an entire school [email protected]

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Delta Gymnastics Society coach Heather James shows Ladner Elementary students the pike sit. The society's coaches are visiting Delta schools between January and June to teach Grade 1 and 2 P.E. classes about the basics of movement. Rob Newell photo

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T h e n e w D e l t a Sports Develop-ment Centre got

a significant funding boost this week.

Westshore Termi-nals, which operates the Roberts Bank Coal Port, donated $200,000 t ow a r d s t h e f a c i l -ity which will house the Delta Gymnastics Soci-ety.

“It’s not very often that in the history of a community that you get the opportunity to support something like this,” said Denis Hor-gan, Westshore Termi-nals’ vice president and general manager Mon-day (Feb. 7) during the announcement of the donation at the new site. “It’s a brand new facility which families will use for 50-plus years. So, we are very pleased and happy to be a part of it and support it.”

Horgan added that Westshore is one of the largest companies and tax payers in Delta and a large number of its employees live locally, so becoming involved with the development of a community asset was a logical step.

“This is a great project and encourages physical activity,” Horgan said.

When completed this spring the Delta Sports Development Centre

will house 15,500 square feet of gym space—about double that of the current facility that is part of the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.

Along with the sizable donation comes naming rights to the gym portion of the building.

“We’re very proud to have our name associ-ated with this,” Horgan said, adding that while the final wording has not been decided on it will reflect Westshore’s involvement.

With the donation the Kids 1st fundraising campaign still requires about $350,000 to reach its $850,000 goal to pay for outfitting the new, much larger space with equipment.

“It’s given us, certain-ly with the fundraising campaign volunteers, a big boost,” said Mark Friesen, executive direc-tor of the gymnastics society. “Everyone is really excited now and it’s made the goal that much more achiev-able.”

Friesen added the $2.5 million project, which sits adjacent to the Lad-ner Leisure Centre, is on track for a moving in period in early April, with programs com-mencing April 18.

Construction funding came from the federal and local governments, plus long term fundrais-ing by the gymnastics [email protected]

Young members with the Delta Gymnastics Society thanked Westshore Terminal's Vice President and General Manager Denis Horgan and Executive Secretary Susan McLeod for the company's $200,000 donation to the Delta Sport Development Centre. Philip Raphael photo

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Kitchens • Bathrooms • Renovations • AdditionsOutdoor Living Spaces • Suites • Custom Homes

Flooring • Hardwood • Tiles • Laminate • Sundecks Patios • Arbours • Pergolas • Railings • Pillars • Gates Driveways

• Masonry Brick / Block • Retaining Walls Pavers Cultured Stone • Roofi ng • Windows / Doors Framing

Fencing • Complete Renovations • Handyman Services & More • Gardening • Landscaping

(see our Gardening and Landscaping ad under section 281 Lawn & Garden)

WCB • Fully Insured • 20 YearsOne Call Does It All, Follow us on


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma; grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write ap-prenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

Like Long Weekends?Enjoy one EVERY WEEK while working full-time! ARPAC Stor-age Systems is looking for WELDERS & LABOURERS to join our team. Experience pre-ferred but willing to train. Shift is 4:30pm – 2:30am, Mon. – Thurs. Enjoy a competitive salary, Health/Dental benefi ts, great work environment, and more!Send resumes to [email protected]

or Fax 604-940-4082.

Mechanics & WeldersAmix Salvage & Sales

Work for an industry leader and help save the planet by being a part of the largest scrap metal recycling co. in BC. Seeking Mechanics and Welders for our Chilliwack and Surrey shops. We offer an attractive wage and a range of benefi ts including great dental. Work well independently and possess a strong sense of safety awareness? Then apply online at:

www.amix.ca or email to [email protected]

WANTED: Experienced Civil, Pav-ing and Quality Control Personnel to fi ll various positions at Large, BC Road Construction Company. Send resume to P.O. Box 843, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8 or to:

[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Me-ter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful fi nger pricking! Call 888-449-1321

180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify

for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government

Approved, BBB Member

* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly• Federally Regulated – Audited Annually• RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA,

etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of

Real EstateTo fi nd out more contact:

Jarome Lochkrin778-388-9820 or email

[email protected]*Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One af-fordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

281 GARDENING

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT?Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own busi-ness? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok.Apply now at:

www.oncreditloans.comor call 1-877-500-4030

NEED CASH TODAY?

✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

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604-777-5046

NEED Mortgage Money?Get Mortgage Money!

quick, easy, confi dentialno credit or income required

1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgagesCall 604-328-6409

Origin Home Financial PartnersMatt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

INCOME TAX PREPARATION• Accounting

• Bookkeeping Services 30+ Years Experience

604.940.1934

236 CLEANING SERVICESLIDIA’S EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Res/Com. Ins/Bonded. Specializing in detail cleaning. 604-541-9255

260 ELECTRICAL

HIGH OUTLET ELECTRIC #22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS

Resid., Commer., & Indust.

ALL WORK GUARANTEED!

James 604-220-8347

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

272 FIREPLACES

FIREPLACE PROBLEMS?

Smoking * Drafts * Oders * Damper Replacements.

The Fireplace Doctor

www.fi replacedoctor.com

604-596-6790 24 hours

Over 30 yearsBBB

281 GARDENING


281 GARDENING

283A HANDYPERSONSHANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSHIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room

Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771A BIG SKY handyman available now!! You name it we can do it. Great rates, fully insured, seniors discount. 20 years experience. 604-626-8277.

www.bigskyhandyman.comALL RENOVATIONS suites, kitch-ens, bathrooms, decks, call Gil 604-220-8058, www.makmooreventures.com

300 LANDSCAPING

FULL LANDSCAPING& YARD WORK

❖Rock Walls❖Paving Stones❖Driveways❖Asphalt❖Pavers❖Concrete❖Fencing❖Stairs

❖New Lawns❖Ponds❖Drain Tiles❖

★ Reasonable rates ★

Call 604-716-8528

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSJ.J. ROOFING ~ $ BEST PRICE $

New Roofs / Re-Roofs. Repair Specialist. Free Estimates. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in BusinessCall now & we pay 1/2 the HST

[email protected]

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!#1 EARTH FRIENDLY

JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

373B TILINGEXPERIENCED TILE Installer avail, all types of tiles, Bonded & Insured. www.bassetttiles.com778-231-7107

374 TREE SERVICES

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certifi ed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca10% OFF from now to Feb 1

with this AD

PETS

477 PETSAustralian Shepherd (Aussie’s) pups, Lt teddy bears looking for for-ever homes, $500. (604)625-7509BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday callsBERNESE Mountain X Great Py-renees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051CANE CORSO puppies, shots, de-wormed, vet checked, ready to go. $1100. 604-825-8362. View photos & info at: www.freedoglistings.comCATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $700. Call 604-798-7579.

German Shepherd Puppieshttp://[email protected]

250-442-8070GREAT DANE X Dane Mastiff 11 wks. 2 Merle Male one Black Female $1000. 604 823 2316GREAT DANE X Mastiff. 5yrs old. Free to good home. Can be aggre-sive to strangers & other animals, not good around children. Needs somebody who has time to spend with him. Sleeps inside. Good watch dog. Serious inquiries only-Call Peter leave msg604-465-1826MALTESE PUPS: 3 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, $800 fi rm. Call 604-464-5077.NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PETS

477 PETS

PUGS P/B Black. Ready to go. Fem/Males. 604-595-6713, 604-200-2647, 604-725-2192. (Surrey)

TABBY, LONG HAIR, 4 yrs. old. To good home. Bed, litter box, food all shots/tattoo. Call 778-808-7239.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER CKC reg. black & tan, fi rst shot, dewormed, Fem. $750, M $650. 604-581-4459.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

533 FERTILIZERSWEED FREE MUSHROOM

MANURE 15 yds - $115 or Well Rotted 10 yds-$130. 604-856-8877

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095MATT’S FIREWOOD DELIVERIESAll hardwood. Fully seasoned. Stored inside. (604)532-0662

560 MISC. FOR SALE100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

MALE Size Enlargement. FDA Medical Vacuum Pumps. Gain 1-3 permanently. Testosterone, Viagra, Cialis. Free Brochures. Free Pills (619)294-7777 code Suburbs www.drjoekaplan.com (discounts available)

SEND FLOWERS to your Valen-tine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.profl owers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771.

WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

TWO pianos; 1927 Heintzman up-right & a Henry Herbert upright, original ivories with no cracks or chips. Pianos have been viewed by a licensed tuner and is available for verifi cation. Buyer will be respon-sible for moving & retuning. $800 each. 604-853-2089.

581 SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

OWN 20 Acres Only $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner fi -nancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Successful Weight Loss Clinic for sale. Great opportunity in expand-ing market. Voted #1, Langley. $179,000. Dennis Germyn, Mac-donald Realty. 604-590-2444.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the fi rst 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206.

www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111

STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immedi-ate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions/ Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. See current specials - www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH!

Call Us First! 604.657.9422

630 LOTS

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS. FULL ACRES AND MORE!Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest.Starting @ just $99/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodular.com/images/email_jan2.jpg

PREFAB HOMES DISCOUNTED 50%+!! USA Mortgage Disaster Or-der Cancellations. 1260SF Pre-En-gineered Package originally $29,950.00, BLOWOUT $14,975.00!! Other sizes - SACRI-FICE prices! HUNDREDS SHIPPED! Spring/Summer delivery. TOLL-FREE 1-800-871-7089.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail$200 Move-In Bonus!!

Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.

5374 - 203rd St, LangleyCall 604-533-9780

Two open heart surgeries.

One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give.

1.888.663.3033

beasuperhero.ca

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HOME LANDSCAPING

Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming Fencing & Clean-ups

Gutters & Rubbish

RAY VANDENBERG, local resident cell: 604-760-8121

Since 1990

CARPETS AND BLINDS

Quality service in South Delta since 1997

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

CALL DAVE 604.948.5450 www.hangandshine.ca

BUILD NEW HOMES2-5-10 Year Warranties.

Total Renovations & Additions. Kitchens,Baths, Drywall, Painting, New Garage,

Roofs, Decks, Driveways, Asphalt, Drain Tiles,Concrete, Landscaping, Excavating.

604-985-8270

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen

College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or604-830-8246

Visit our website:www.aptrentals.net

750 SUITES, LOWERCENTRAL Tsawwassen new 2 bdrm g/l, walk to amens. Yard, f/p, own ldry, avail. March 1. Incl utils $1200 NS/NP 604-202-6400

751 SUITES, UPPERRICHMOND Cambie/5 Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, fam & liv rm, n/p. n/s $1400 +utils. 604-214-9800.

752 TOWNHOUSESRICHMOND 3 Bdr T’H, all new appl /blinds, dbl.gar. Av.now. N/P $1650. 604-270-4997 or 778-838-0423

RICHMOND

Briargate & PaddockTownhouses

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and

maintenance included.

Call 604-830-4002or 604-830-8246

Website www.aptrentals.net

752 TOWNHOUSES

SURREY / Delta Border

MOVE IN NOW!Large 3 bdrm & den town-homes with inste storage. $1350/mo. 5 Appl’s, 1.5 baths, gas fi replace to relax by. Close to schools, shopping & transit.

Come visit our park-like setting

Call NOW 604-591-1600 Website: www.aptrentals.net

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, se-dan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003

2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 4 dr, fully loaded, Aircared, 146K, really nice car. $2100 obo 604-504-0932

2004 BUICK LASABRE V6, 4/drAbsolutey spotless! BCAA Cert.Private $9800. 778-565-1097.

827 VEHICLES WANTED

830 MOTORCYCLESTHE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Pro-gram at GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. September 2011 intake. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022


DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

Minimum $160 for Complete full-size VehiclesServing the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL“No Wheels, No Problem”

$$ CASH FOR SOME $$

CALL604-328-0081

7 Days/Week


847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE,

dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt &

brakes, immaculate @ $27,900 604-943-0210.

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2004 TUNDRA TRD 4X4 acc cab, orig owner $15,800. Exceptionally well maintained. 604-793-8158

RENTALS

RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

Includes one week in the Richmond Review and the South Delta Leader.

Includes:TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS,TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS3 lines in all listed publicationsfor one week only $10 + tax.

Includes a listing on bcclassifi ed.com(private party ads only)

604-575-5555

– or pay $25 + tax for one week –in all Lower Mainland publications

1.5 million households

Reach 116,000Households

foronly

plus tax

AUTOSPECIAL

$1000

Sell it Now!

736 HOMES FOR RENT

CENTRAL Tsawwassen newer home 3 bdrms 2 bath walk to amens/schl garage, large yard & deck, f/p, h/wood, granite, avail now. NS/NP Incl utils $1700mo. 604-202-6400


DELTA RESIDENTS’ APPRECIATION EVENT

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Shaw is in your community and we would love to see you at our Resident AppreciationEvent. Come meet our friendly Shaw team, try out some of our products and enjoy some light refreshments.

Plus, there will be some amazing prizes to be won – a trip to Victoria, an HDTV and a Shaw HDTV box. Be sure to bring your current TV, phone and/or Internet bill as a ballotfor your chance to win. Hope to see you there.

DATE: Saturday, February 19TIME: 10AM – 6PMLOCATION: North Delta Recreation Centre 11415 84 Ave, North Delta

Together is Amazing.Together is Amazing.

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