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The struggling Delta Arts Council is about to lose control of several municipal-owned facilities. Members were to hold a special meeting yesterday at the Firehall Centre for the Arts in North Delta to learn about the latest development in what’s already been a dif-

ficult two years since the provincial government abruptly halted gaming funding to the group. DAC president Dave Stevens said the membership was to be told the municipality is taking back control of the Tsawwassen Arts Centre and Firehall Centre for the Arts. Direction would be sought whether to accept a municipal proposal to allow the arts council to continue using

the artsSpace building on 84th Avenue in North Delta. Stevens told the Optimist Delta had rejected a counter proposal for a long-term discount on the rent, only offering the DAC use of artSpace, where the DAC would relocate its offices, free for six months. According to the DAC, afterward it would have to pay full rent and the estimated costs to

run artSpace, with one part-time staff member, of approximately $50,000 per year. The DAC, which lost and had to replace 13 board members in one year, had been receiving short-term municipal funding but at a recent parks, recreation and culture commission meeting were told there was an expectation for the group to have a comprehensive business plan by that

point. DAC representatives noted a strategic planning process was underway. “We didn’t disagree with the final assessment where things came to that we were being spread too thin trying to manage facilities and trying to generate income through the facilities,” said Stevens. See ARTS COUNCIL page 3

Family finds dog four years after it went missing Only problem is Cleo now has new owner BY

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A Ladner family is looking for answers after its missing dog was found years later with a new owner. Four years ago, Jamie Gillespie got up one morning to find his basement door open and his blue-heeler cross, Cleo, gone. He said he called the local animal shelter and put missing dog posters up around town. Cleo had a collar as well as an ear tattoo, so Gillespie said he assumed he would be contacted if the dog was brought to a shelter.

“I just didn’t know what else to do, there was no sign of her,” he said. Last week as Gillespie was driving along Cambie Street in Vancouver he spotted a familiar looking dog tied up outside the Choices Market at 19th Avenue. He stopped, approached the dog and said he was able to identify it as the missing Cleo by the deformed claw on its left front paw, something it had since birth. “It was her, no question,” Gillespie said. He waited outside the store for See LOST DOG page 3 PHOTO BY

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Jamie Gillespie and his daughter Kira, 13, show photos of Cleo, a blue-heeler cross that disappeared from the Ladner family’s home four years ago.

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‘Bog Lady’ helping push change Eliza Olson earns her non-profit group $10,000 by being named a finalist in Canada’s Champions of Change BY

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It was a tremendous experience for the “Bog Lady” of Delta. That’s what Burns Bog Conservation Society president Eliza Olson had to say about being a finalist in Canada’s Champions of Change. A CBC News production in association with Outpost magazine, the national celebration of volunteerism hosted by Mark Kelley awarded more than $100,000 in donations by Manulife Financial to the finalists’ charities. The Burns Bog Conservation Society will get $10,000 thanks to Olson’s top 10 finish. “We were really treated royally,” Olson told the Optimist. “I think it’s phenomenal and I was absolutely blown away because there were so many they could have chosen from. What I kept emphasizing that I appreciated the fact they were willing to choose people from grassroots and not the socalled socially acceptable organizations,” she said. Voters from across the country selected the 10 finalists among hundreds of submissions. The finalists went to Toronto where judges picked the winners earlier this month. Bob Davisson, a volunteer with Lifeline Haiti, and Bobby Hayes of The Joshua

Eliza Olson, shown here in her beloved bog, was in Toronto earlier this month for the finals of Canada’s Champions of Change contest. Group, which helps disadvantaged youth, were the co-winners in the contest, each receiving $25,000 for their charities. Olson, who founded the Burns Bog Conservation Society in 1988 and helped play a pivotal role in saving the wetlands from development, said the finals were a great opportunity to meet and share experiences with the other dedicated, com-

ARTS COUNCIL from page 1 “They saw it through increased programming, running more classes. We tried that and offered a bunch of classes in the summer but didn’t get enough people registering. We also disagreed with the city in a sense that the city wanted to count our programming hours pretty much as classes with students in seats, but we said the arts council has always been about more than that with events and concerts.” Stevens said it was only

in the last decade the group managed civic-owned space, investing about $450,0000 over the years in refurbishings. “The city has been both bad and good. They’ve been very helpful in many ways and when we’re looking for just a little bit more relief they said no, they’re done and that’s all we’re getting. That was a little unexpected,” said Stevens. He noted the municipality has offered wall space to display art in public places,

LOST DOG from page 1 the current owner to return and when she did, he started asking her questions about the dog. Initially, Gillespie said the woman told him she got the dog from a friend six

years ago, then he said he told her that the dog was his and had gone missing from his home four years ago. “She didn’t really want to talk to me anymore,” he said.

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munity-minded individuals. The finalists also each met with Governor General David Johnston, who knew Olson was by referring to her as the “Bog Lady.” “I refer to myself as that too,” laughed Olson, saying her society is hoping to have the governor general out for a tour of the bog. “He asked me what I thought of international protocols like UNESCO

and RAMSAR and I said they’re not worth anything unless they’re honoured ... It was obvious the way he talked to us he took the time to learn about us all.” The contest finals came as the bog society waited for a statement of defence, which was due this Monday, from the federal government in response to its lawsuit. The society filed a state-

ment of claim almost two months ago alleging the federal government violated a conservation covenant to protect Burns Bog by allowing the South Fraser Perimeter Road to be built in proximity. The society used a grant from West Coast Environmental Law to file the suit. Olson said many at the event in Toronto, including the media, wanted to know

more about the lawsuit. The society previously obtained a legal opinion from West Coast Environmental Law that concluded Delta had the right to invoke a dispute resolution process within an agreement between the four purchasing partners — federal, provincial, regional and municipal governments — of the environmentally sensitive domed peat bog.

including municipal hall, however it’s not practical for a serious artist hoping to sell their work to display art in places like hockey arenas. Coun. Scott Hamilton, chair of the parks, recreation and culture commission, noting there had been a split in the DAC between North Delta and South Delta, which added to the organization’s problems, said the arts group simply overextended itself by trying to manage buildings. “We are entering into an agreement with them to help them operate as best

they can, so that they can continue in their efforts to maintain themselves as an entity. The idea is to make them successful,” he said. However, Eliza Olson, president of the Burns Bog Conservation Society, said she was furious to learn how the municipality was about to scale back its support for the DAC. She told the Optimist it looks like another attempt to destroy a non-profit and take it over. She said it started years ago with the Sunbury Hall Association, followed by the Delta Recycling Society and

Delta According “The city has been Humane to the DAC, Society. it still has both bad and good. “This $36,000 in They’ve been very is empire the bank and helpful in many ways a membership building on a grand and when we’re that believes scale. The in the presreal irony it looking for just a little ence of the costs Delta bit more relief they arts council. taxpayers said no, they’re done saidStevens more to even if and that’s all we’re run these it doesn’t end organizaup with the getting. That was a tions than artsSpace little unexpected.” if they were building, the Dave Stevens adequately DAC will funded by continue as a the municipality and run by more independent organizathe non-profits,” she said. tion.

Eventually, someone called police. Gillespie said two officers arrived to deal with the situation and after getting his information and his side of the story, he was asked to leave the area. The officers took the dog to a nearby vet to have the

tattoo checked. Cleo’s tattoo was traced back to Gillespie’s vet here in Ladner, but there was some confusion over one of the letters in the coded tattoo. The mystery deepened when the vet’s office was able to trace the dog’s adop-

tion back to an animal shelter in Abbotsford. Gillespie said the police told him there isn’t anything that can be done. The woman legally adopted the dog from the shelter. He is hoping to find out exactly what happened to

his dog and would like to get Cleo back. “I’m very distraught at how my dog ended up in Abbotsford from Ladner,” he said. “I want to know how this could happen.” Gillespie said he is considering legal action.

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The Delta Police Pipe Band entertained with traditional tunes at a pair of Robbie Burns suppers last weekend at Sacred Heart School hall in Ladner.

Band celebrates anniversary in style

Popular Robbie Burns suppers kick off 40th year for Delta Police Pipe Band, which is off to England this spring Forty years ago, in 1971, the Delta Police Pipe Band was formed by then chief Merv Smith. In his honour, the band chose the ancient Smith tartan as its livery. Today, the band boasts 52 members and provides an impressive sight and sound in its many public performances. Representing Delta and Canada overseas, the band has gained the respect and admiration of the pipe band community at the various military tattoos in which it appears. As a memorable highlight in this anniversary year, an invitation to appear at the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo has band members honing their skills. Those skills were on display at two Robbie Burns suppers held last week at the Sacred Heart School hall in Ladner. Over the years the excellence of these events has led to such a demand the band has been obliged to create two suppers on successive nights, the Friday and Saturday of the week

Cpl. Brett Tyre, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, who was recognized for his service during a deployment to Afghanistan. A regular attendee at the band’s Burns suppers, Tyre celebrated in

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Cpl. Brett Tyre of the Seaforth Highlanders, a Ladner resident, received a presentation celebrating his safe return from deployment to Afghanistan. Cruickshank, piper Bill Bennett, and David Roberts, band photographer and MC. On Friday evening a presentation was made to

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that has been developed over the years and included sets of traditional Scottish tunes, the Regimental Highland Dancers and a solo by bagpipe master Alan Walters. A novel and popular feature of recent band events has been the duet performed by pipe sergeant David All and piper Zhongxi Wu, with All playing the Scottish bagpipes and Wu playing the suona, a traditional Chinese instrument. At the Friday supper, dancers from Clarion Creative Dancers provided elegant and spirited versions of Highland dance, with the Mary Margaret Manifold’s Highland Dancers performing on Saturday. Both groups have previously performed with the band and were appreciatively applauded by the audience. The band’s traditional Toast to the Chief, which marked the finale of the performance on Friday, was given jointly to Mayor

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Lois Jackson and chief Jim Cessford, both of whom will be accompanying the band to the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo in May. Saturday’s Toast to the Chief was preceded by two presentations, the first by former chief George Angus to the band. This was a silver-headed swagger stick bequeathed to Angus by his old friend, Edgar Dunning. In turn, on behalf of the band, drum major Moe Coll presented Angus with a framed copy of the poster designed to commemorate the band’s 40th anniversary. Angus was a sergeant when the band was formed in 1971 and an ardent supporter of the band throughout its development, only missing one of the annual Burns suppers, travelling with the band on many of its appearances in North America and overseas. The Toast to the Chief having been made, the band exited with Scotland the Brave and Black Bear, to thunderous applause and a standing ovation.

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People across B.C. are taking a moment today to participate in a provincewide earthquake drill, but being prepared in the event of a major earthquake, or other disaster, is more than just diving under the nearest table or desk. Deputy fire chief Michel Latendresse, who heads Delta’s emergency program office, stresses four main points when it comes to emergency preparedness. Number one on the list is recognizing hazards. Latendresse said everyone should take time to assess their surroundings at home, work and school to look for known hazards — is the house on a flood plain or situated near a cliff or embankment? — and look for ways to minimize or mitigate them, or plan to deal with them in the event

of an earthquake or other natural disaster. “You’ve got to kind of be aware,” he said. He recommends families go on a “hazard hunt” around the house looking for things that could easily fall during an earthquake — bookcases or items stored of shelves — and try to remove or mitigate any hazards. The next step in emergency preparedness is to develop a plan. Have a family plan, an evacuation plan and a communication plan, Latendresse said. In the event of a major earthquake or other natural disaster, phone lines could be down and cellular networks out of service. The third step is to build a kit to help make the days following the disaster as comfortable as possible. Latendresse recommends tailoring the kits for every-

one’s personal needs, ensuring it includes prescription medications, an extra pair of glasses, copies of any important documents and contact information. In the event of a largescale disaster, emergency services could be scarce as the most dire situations are dealt with first. Lantendresse said people should be prepared to be self sufficient for 72 hours. That includes having sufficient supplies of clean, potable water and food for a minimum of three days and up to five. The final step to emergency preparedness is getting involved. Latendresse said the municipality has volunteer opportunities for people interested in helping out in case of an emergency. Delta’s Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program aims to bring neighbourhoods together

to help out during an emergency. It teaches residents how to plan and train as a neighbourhood to respond safely and effectively as organized teams during a disaster. The municipality also has emergency social services, a group that mobilizes in the event of an emergency to help provide basic care to people who have been evacuated from their homes. For more information, contact Delta’s emergency program office at 604-9523101.

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MURPHY’S LAW It’s not customary to lavish praise on bureaucrats for spending large sums of our tax dollars, but Delta’s senior staffers deserve kudos for the way they’ve tapped into cost-sharing programs with senior governments. I’m fully aware that it doesn’t matter whether money is provided by municipal, provincial or federal governments, it all comes from our wallets at some point in time, so the fact our tax dollars are financing infrastructure projects in our community isn’t a revolutionary concept, nor is it necessarily some great feat of governance. However, it’s a far better outcome than paying those same tax dollars but not getting anywhere near the same return on them. That’s where Delta’s efforts deserve some recognition. When the economy was at a low ebb and politicians were looking for ways to put people back to work, stimulus funding began to flow, but it would only make its way to communities that had shovelready projects that could produce immediate dividends. I’ve got to give those over at municipal hall marks for not only having these projects at the ready, but for making a compelling enough case to senior governments to secure the funding. Delta has turned $9 million of local money into more than $30 million worth of infrastructure works. It would be nice if every tax dollar in the municipality could stretch that far. A number of these projects are of the less sexy variety, ones that are necessary but not exactly glamorous. It’s one thing for constituents to endorse an expenditure that improves a recreation centre because they’ll see and touch the fruit of that labour, but a similar upgrade to a pump station or a sewer forcemain engenders far less public support. Getting these types of projects done on a costsharing basis, so less than enthusiastic taxpayers don’t have to pick up the entire bill, is some shrewd money management. And it appears these projects are also being competently managed so they’ll be completed on budget and by senior government-imposed deadlines. You often hear complaints that Ottawa only throws money at seat-rich Central Canada or how you need to be in a cabinet minister’s riding in order to reap government largesse, and there’s certainly some validity to those axioms, but in this case there was a chance to get a piece of that often elusive pie. Civic officials deserve a pat on the back for seizing that opportunity and making Delta a better place in the bargain.

Choices we make can have impact on those around us DEBBIE McBRIDE

COMMUNITY COMMENT For most of us there are defining moments in our lives that cause us to question who we are, what we do and where we are heading. Now not to be a Debbie Downer, but the fact is ultimately we are all heading toward death, we just don’t know when our parting will occur. Who we are is not all within our control either. Where we’re born and who we’re born to will define much of our lives. What we do with our life, though, is up to us. The choices we make in life, while coloured by the above, is what will ultimately matter after we’re gone and how others will find the circumstances of their lives to be. We can choose to work toward the better of those directly around us and as when a pebble is dropped

in a pond, the ripples of what we do makes an impression and moves outward. Does the smile of a stranger as you walk past them that create a feeling of goodwill you want to pass along to others, or do you look away and wonder sourly what they’re so happy about? That’s up to you. The decisions we make on a daily basis do ultimately affect others and make a difference far beyond what is imaginable. It’s when we realize this, I think, we start to question and revisit the choices we have made and look to the ones we will make in our future. I’m a community activist and am vocal and active about what I see as being right or wrong within our community and society. Heck, that’s why I write this column. It wasn’t always so. I figured only those in power, were famous and/or had money could ever change anything. It didn’t matter if I bothered about voting, the environment, what I buy and from whom, etc. My thinking changed dramatically after a chance conversation

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with a German woman on a beach in Hawaii 25 years ago. It was her daughter’s birthday and she wanted me to hear the circumstances of her life and ultimate death in 1942 Germany. Her daughter had Down’s syndrome and was six years old the night the SS came and removed her from their home because her daughter had been determined to be a drain on the state. She was never seen again and her heartbroken mother made a point every year on her daughter’s birthday to tell her story to a stranger. It’s not because she wanted people to feel sorry for her, but so her daughter’s life would matter. Previously she never spoke out or did anything to question ideas and actions, large or small, she felt were wrong. She was too busy and too shy. Besides, she felt her opinion and ideas wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Those choices had mattered, she said. Ultimately, the little wrongs become huge. Her words left a deep impression and showed me our choices to act, speak and show up can and will make a difference too.

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January 26, 2011 The Delta Optimist A09 Letters to the Editor

Vehicles speed up and down 56th Street hill Editor: As a resident of Tsawwassen, and more specifically a resident on 56th Street, for almost 11 years, I am very concerned about traffic on the 56th Street hill between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue. My primary concerns are: speed, safety, and noise. I understand 56th Street is a major traffic artery, the gateway to Point Roberts, and therefore a busy road. However, it also passes through a residential neighbourhood. What concerns me most is not the amount of traffic on a daily or weekly basis that uses this corridor, but the speed of the vehicles on it. Vehicles careen both down — and up — this hill! You may be surprised to hear speed is an issue going uphill as well as down, but it appears it takes a good amount of “gunning it” to make it to the top. This applies not just to smaller

passenger vehicles, but also to huge transport semitrailers and everything in between. I have no way of knowing exactly how fast these vehicles are going, but my senses tell me it is well over the posted limit of 50 km/h. I am surprised more serious accidents do not occur here. It is not safe. Also on the issue of safety, a water park is scheduled to be built by June on the 56th Street side of Diefenbaker Park. The water park will increase the number of children in that area of the park and therefore increase the risk of an accident involving them. My other concern is noise. There is no time, day or night, this road is free from semi-trailers lumbering headlong up or down this hill. Living on a busy street I expect to hear the noise of traffic, but a deep rumbling can be heard well

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off in the distance long before the all-too-briefbut-roaring-whoosh (up or down the hill), shakes my house, my windows and my nerves. In a residential neighbourhood, this is just not reasonable. I have recently noticed new signs on roads in Ladner that have similar problems with vehicle traffic. On River Road West, there are new traffic speeds posted for trucks at 30 km/h as well as illuminated signs that indicate current speed of vehicles. On Ladner Trunk Road, east of Highway 17, there are new posted regulations for the hours at which large trucks are permitted to use a section of this corridor, with restricted use at night. Perhaps one or both of these approaches, or speed bumps, could be implemented on the 56th Street hill. C. McMillan

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Editor: It is outright embarrassing to be part of a community that lacks proper gratitude for the longstanding and tireless willingness of the Century Group to develop most of Tsawwassen through good times and bad ones. Of Course, Century Group did so for sound business principles, but it has also done for

Tsawwassen what no other developer was willing to do: namely to risk precious capital in bad markets. When Century developed Imperial Hill, it was not exactly during prosperous times. Century offered lots for sale with $1,000 down and granted the builder mortgage privilege to build new homes. I took advantage of this unheard of generous offer and built a new

home on Augusta Place. Many of today’s notorious complainers would not be here if it was not for Century’s pioneering spirit beyond conventional development practices. Hats off to Century for a truly admirable record over a whole generation and a willingness to carry on in spite of unjustified, critical opposition. Peter Thoss

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Editor: Re: Jet purchases come at expense of social programs, letter to the editor, Jan. 19 I am surprised to see a letter from the defeatist Steven Staples in this paper. Usually, Staples spews his routine denigration of Canada’s military in the national media. I detest the term “military-industrial complex” because I think it is an insult to our forbears. Were all the loyal Canadian women who filled the void

at munitions factories during the Second World War just corporate pawns? Were our soldiers just expendable at Vimy Ridge, Ortona, Normandy, and in Korea and Afghanistan? You cannot fight a war without industry; someone has to make the weapons. President Eisenhower also said in his farewell address, “We face a hostile ideology — global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method.” He said the conflict would be indefinite

in length and it took another 30 years until the Soviet Union disintegrated. Today, Canada and the U.S. are at war with another global ideology just as insidious but far more savage: Islamism. Some things never change but people like Staples prefer to live in denial, sabotaging our soldiers instead of pursuing our real enemies. He must have been very happy when Jean Chretien eviscerated the Canadian Forces 17 years ago. Steven Austin

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Editor: I would like to know why the clearly-stated message displayed at both ends of the George Massey Tunnel is not enforced. At both the south and north ends of the tunnel are signs that state headlights are to be used while transiting the tunnel; yet many, perhaps most, motorists do not activate headlights. Now, I suppose if the transportation minister were to ask her bureaucrats about

this they probably would state that all vehicles have daytime driving lights and thus, headlights are not needed. On that, I have two points, both valuable. One, daytime driving lights do not activate rear lights and as the tunnel is not always adequately lit and as some vehicle colours change appearance while in the tunnel in both adequate and inadequate lighting, these vehicles tend to “disappear,” making rear lights

necessary. Two, the signs clearly state “headlights.” If daytime driving lights are considered acceptable, then change the wording on the signs or, if such is not the case, enforce the sign’s intent. There are cameras in the tunnel and any competent operator ought to be able to identify vehicles that are not in compliance with the sign’s intent. Bob Orrick

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Little House to rise from the ashes of 2009 blaze meeting and training facility. In recent months, the Little House Society board of directors expanded its membership to include a more inclusive range of community stakeholders and established an education advisory council to lead the way in creating specialized education modules focused on different community target populations from youth to seniors, parents to grandparents, homes to worksites, etc. The primary goal is to raise the level of knowledge, education and understanding of substance abuse, addiction and recovery. We are now well on our way with these tasks, but our immediate focus is to raise $225,000 for the construction of the new facility. Our fundraising will officially begin in early February with the goal to have the money raised by June 4 of this year. This is a significant undertaking but thanks to many of you here in South Delta, we have already received more than $38,000 in donations, for which we

thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If you are interested in contributing and would like more information, please call me at 778-887-1828. If you would like to make a donation, please forward a cheque made payable to The Corporation of Delta to Parks, Recreation and Culture, Corporation of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., V4K 3E2. All donations over $25 will receive a Revenue Canada tax receipt for 2011. Please remember to reference the Little House Society in the “Memo” space in the lower left side of your cheque. We would like to thank all our donors for their generous support that will enable us to meet our financial goal to rebuild the Little House, and, in due course, will allow us to provide much need education about substance use and abuse. Jim Stimson President Little House Society

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Town Centre Mall more than six years ago. At the time, the former accountant ran the operation and took care of all the alterations on her own. Within a few months, however, business started to increase and she had to start bringing in some employees. Today, she has four staff members and opened a second location in North Vancouver two years ago. Ylium offers a number of services on site — cloth-

ing repairs, alterations and custom designs, including gowns for weddings, evening wear or prom. Conings said she has always been interested in fashion; she started designing and altering clothes on the side while working as an accountant in China. Most services are offered on a walk-in basis, however, custom design work is done by appointment. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 604-943-0299.

REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Registration of Kindergarten students who are eligible for entry in September 2011 will take place on the following dates and times shown.

PLEASE REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL (For verification of your catchment school, please contact the School Board Office at 604-952-5340 or visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca)

B.C.’s Ministry of Education is phasing in full-day Kindergarten, to be fully implemented by September, 2011.

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A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2011 if his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2011. At the time of registration, the following documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport) (registration will not be accepted until proof of birth date is received) 2. Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card) 3. Immunization record, Care Card, medical and emergency contact information 4. Proof of Residency (Property Taxes - current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt) Parents should be aware that students may be required to attend a school outside of their usual attendance area if class enrolments exceed 19. Application forms for French Immersion are completed separately and are available at all elementary schools. Completed application forms for entry into Early French Immersion should be delivered only to the French Immersion school in your attendance area on or before 4:00 pm, Friday, February 4, 2011. Successful applicants should register their child(ren) at the school indicated in the confirmation letter. Registration procedures will be as described above. For more information on French Immersion Parent Information Meeting nights, please visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/frimm, or contact Christine Carriou at ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca or 604-952-5066.

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NON-CATCHMENT AND NON-DISTRICT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT DISTRICT SCHOOLS COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2011 AND WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY IN THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY IF RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2011.

Name: Max and Elizabeth Ages: 8 and 17 Occupation: Max: student. Elizabeth: student and volunteer Leisure Friend What is the activity? Ice skating lessons Where & when does it take place? Sungod Recreation Centre every Saturday When did you start this set of lessons? Six weeks ago. Why did you get involved? Max: So that I could be involved with other children in my community, learn a new sport, learn how to take instruction, exercise and have fun! Elizabeth: I wanted to help children with special needs, to give them the opportunity to learn to skate and enjoy skating. I think skating is a good form of exercise. What do you like best about the skating? Max: I like to go fast. What do you like best about assisting students in skating lessons? Elizabeth: I enjoy meeting people who are helping these children; their parents, the skating instructors and the program coordinators. I also like interacting with the children How does it benefit your life? Max: It gets me socializing with others and helps me learn to take instructions, it teaches me a new skill, and I get exercise and have fun. Elizabeth: I have learned so much from this. Even though it is sometimes difficult, I smile, show enthusiasm, and encourage the children to keep trying. I have derived much joy from helping the children deal with their challenges and it has definitely been a rewarding experience knowing that I have used my abilities to make a difference for these children. I have also learned to be patient and understanding for children with disabilities. What other things do you do to keep active? Max: Walking in the Watershed, bowling, running, and swimming. Elizabeth: I play tennis, skate and swim with my family, jog, hike, and cycle. Did you know that Delta’s volunteer Leisure Friends make it possible for people with disabilities to enjoy recreation with their peers, no matter what their age? Leisure Friends are supported in their volunteer work with instruction on how to teach and mentor and are taught skills specific to the needs of the people with whom they work. They gain knowledge about different abilities and learning styles and find out more about the activity with which they are assisting. This is excellent experience for students thinking of careers in teaching, medicine, physio and rehab therapy. For other volunteer opportunities in Delta and ideas on how to be active in Delta, call Parks, Recreation & Culture at 604.952.3000 or go to www.corp.delta.bc.ca.

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ecosystems in an urban area. It advocates for ecologically responsible governance of Burns Bog and other peatlands and provides opportunities for people to interact with the area. Ninety per cent of the society’s office volunteers are people with special needs. The society creates an environment of comfort, confidence and learning. Volunteers are given important tasks that challenge them and give them a sense of accomplishment. “We plan to use this funding to contributre to the advancement of our organization as we work to save the lungs of the Lower Mainland,” said Michael Grant, communications and development officer for the bog society.

Other charities receiving grants include the Stanley Park Ecological Society, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and the Everdale Environmental Learning Centre. To be eligible to receive a grant, the applicant organization needed to be a registered Canadian charity with an environmental focus. Recipients were chosen because they displayed a unique flair for developing creative and sustainable engagement and leadership strategies. Since 1990, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has provided more than $53 million in funding to over 19,000 grassroots environment and wildlife projects across Canada. For more information on the foundation, visit www. tdfef.com.

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR

The Delta Chamber of Commerce is hosting an After 5 Event at Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille in Ladner tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. The monthly gathering allows business people to have some fun and make new contacts for 2011. Cost is $15 or bring a friend for $25.

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Delta students who wish to submit a Non-Catchment Application at a new school, must submit a new Non-Catchment Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2011.

New Applicants

Non-District students will receive priority in this category if application is received before: March 4, 2011.

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PLEASE NOTE: The time and date will be recorded on all applications and registrations at time of receipt. Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications will be accepted at District schools commencing February 1, 2011.

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Current Non-District students who wish to attend a different school in Delta for the next school year, must submit a new Non-District Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2011.

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Current Non-District students who wish to continue at the same school for the next school year, are NOT required to submit a new Non-District Application.

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Non-Catchment Students:

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Delta School District is pleased to accept applications from families and students residing within and outside of the Delta School District. We offer a wide range of learning programs for all students.

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The University of Victoria is conducting a study to evaluate effectiveness of self-management programs with persons experiencing Type 2 Diabetes.

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Four Canadian environmental charities, including the Burns Bog Conservation Society, have been awarded grants from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation that recognize excellence in the not-forprofit sector. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation received nearly 200 applications for the grants. One $5,000 grant was awarded in each of the following categories: fundraising, volunteer engagement, innovation and organizational leadership. The Burns Bog Conservation Society received the grant in the volunteer engagement category. The aim of the society is to protect the world’s peatlands by educating people on the importance of Burns Bog, one of the world’s largest undeveloped

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I like to think I know a few things. I know where ketchup comes from. I know where paper comes from. I know where water comes from. I do not, however, know where dust comes from. I know only that it comes around, oh, as often as the big hand on my wristwatch — or four times faster. Whenever I turn my head for two minutes, it fact, it is scurrying out of its hiding place — wherever that may be — and settling down for a nap on my tables, my blinds and my floor. Dust, it seems to me, does not particularly like the place where it originates. Otherwise, it would not be in such a hurry to leave. “Hey!” I said to my husband the other day. This, while I had a duster in one hand and a Swiffer in the other. “Did you happen to

watching me curse the little monsters. “I mean, it’s pretty tough to see.” “Look under the chesterfield!” I yelled. “There’s an entire city of dust under the chesterfield! There’s an entire planet!” My husband stared at me. “Who looks under the chesterfield?” he asked quietly. This, of course, represents another problem with dust. Some people are not inclined to look beneath things (i.e., the chesterfield) to see where it may be lurking. They are not inclined to check out the Venetian blinds to see whether it may have established a colony, or done the white-glove test on the coffee table to see if it’s settled there. As for me, well, I’m not one of those people. I do not own a pair of white gloves, but I do look at the Venetian blinds occasionally, and I don’t like what I see. The dust has settled, let’s just say. I haven’t a clue where it’s coming from, but I’d love it to make its way home.

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see where all this stuff is coming from?” “What stuff?” he asked. This, of course, represents a good part of the problem in identifying the breeding ground of dust. Dust is more or less invisible to some people — notably, my husband. Dust does not like to make noise. It does not like to wear loud sweaters or big, heavy boots. It likes to remain relatively incognito. Dust, evil, secretive entity that it is, likes to tiptoe around beneath a transparent cloak and hunker down, well, pretty well anywhere it wants to. And then it does the truly inexcusable. It multiplies. Dust bunnies, let’s just say, tend to reproduce faster than bunnies. If I wanted to, I could spend my entire life — my entire 24/7 — dealing with the nasty stuff. Problem is, I don’t want to. I have other things to do. Like writing a column about dust bunnies, for instance. “It’s not that big a deal,” my husband observed,

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• Order less extravagant floral arrangements. Floral arrangements for a wedding can prove very expensive, but couples can trim those costs by using more greenery in the displays and ordering less expensive, seasonal flowers. When discussing arrangements with the florist, explain the budget can only allow so much for flowers and work together to find ways to add aesthetic appeal without breaking the bank.

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• Forgo a traditional honeymoon. Seventeen per cent of male respondents to the Visa survey felt they overspent on their honeymoon. While it’s certainly nice to fly off to the Caribbean and spend your first week as a married couple soaking up some sun, a more local getaway for a couple of days can be just as relaxing and save couples substantial amounts of money. Once the bills have been paid, couples can then

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• Switch from Saturday. Saturday weddings are not only the most popular, but also the most expensive. Couples with some flexibility can save money by

• Limit the guest list. Inviting all friends and family members might be a nice gesture, but it’s also an expensive one. Cost-conscious couples can save a good deal of money by only inviting those friends and family members who are closest to them.

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• Limit beverage availability. In the Visa survey, respondents felt they overspent more on food, drink and cake than any other aspect of their wedding. The bar tab can quickly add up, but couples can limit the bar expense by making only a few different types of drinks available. Couples can also consider a cash bar for mixed drinks to help lower the bar tab by the end of the night.

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In a recent survey released by Visa Inc., 88 per cent of couples believed they overspent on some aspect of their wedding. Over the years, weddings have become a major financial commitment, in many instances ensuring a couple’s first task as man and wife will be paying off the mountain of bills they accrued to achieve their dream wedding. In today’s economic climate, the cost of weddings is even tougher to swallow, as both the domestic and global economy remains difficult to predict. Economic uncertainty has left many young couples fearful of making a big financial commitment to their weddings. It’s still possible for couples to make the most of their wedding without landing themselves in heavy debt once the honeymoon is over and the bills must be paid. Here are some ideas:

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Couples are faced with many decisions when planning a wedding. One often overlooked decision concerns the guest list. Ideally, couples would love to invite all their friends and family to share in their special day. Realistically, however, budget often dictates just how many guests a couple can invite. That reality has led to a disagreement or two over the years, as both the bride-to-be and her future husband make their case for who makes the cut. To help avoid such disagreements, couples should consider the following tips when paring down their guest list: • Make a master list as early as possible. It’s impossible to pare down a guest list if there’s no list to begin with. Once the planning process begins, couples should separately write down all the guests they would like to invite. Once each is finished with their list, the hard work of paring that list down can begin. • Consider who’s foot-

ing the bill. If mom and dad are paying for the wedding, then their suggestions for the guest list should carry most of the weight. Weddings are very expensive, and if mom and dad are paying they should have a significant say over who will be in attendance. The same principle can be applied if the couple is paying for their own wedding. If the costs are being split down the middle, then both the groom- and bride-to-be should be allowed to invite the same number of guests. • Ask that kids stay home. Many couples request their guests leave the kids at home. While nieces and nephews might make the cut, it’s perfectly acceptable for couples to state their preference that children not attend. Friends and family should understand the preference, particularly in the current economic climate. • It’s not a reunion. Couples are often tempted to invite long-lost friends to their wedding. But costconscious couples must

recognize their wedding is not a reunion. If the goal is to keep the guest list under control, only invite close friends and family members who have kept in touch over the years. • Stick to your guns. Couples vary greatly with what they want out of their wedding. Some want a grandiose affair they can share with their whole family and all of their friends. Other couples want a more laid-back affair with only those closest to them in attendance. Whatever their preference, couples should remain firm and not feel guilty no matter how many guests they choose to invite or not invite. • Cut back in other areas. If it’s proving simply impossible to agree on a reduced guest list, consider inviting everyone and cutting back in other areas. Closely examine each one for items that can be removed without drastically changing the ceremony and celebration. Chances are there are savings to be found.

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Some entertainment danced with mother/son or companies hire out contract father/daughter. musicians, meaning the pre• A listing of any preview musicians may not be ferred songs. the same person who will • The title of a “spotlight perform at the ceremony. dance” song. That can potentially prove • Any music that is offdisastrous. limits at the If a It’s essential to listen reception. certain • Special to musicians or musician announceor deejay is deejays before hiring ments that requested, should be be sure it is anyone to ensure made, such as what they’re offering mentioning a put down in writing guest’s birthwill fit with the in the conday or another wedding. tract. special event Provide involving the musical entertainment guests. with some information to • Whether a bouquet and further help the wedding garter toss will take place, go off without a hitch. This and which songs should be may include but not be lim- played during these tradiited to the following: tions. • Names of all wedding In most cases, wedding party participants so they musicians are professioncan be properly introduced. als who have handled many • Name of the married weddings and are accuscouple, including pronuntomed to what should be ciation of the last name, if done to make the night a necessary. memorable one. Trust in the • The title of the couple’s expertise of the musicians, song. and provide guidance where • The titles of songs to be necessary.

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Brides and grooms have a few options when it comes to the music played at their ceremony and reception. Live musicians or deejays are often the entertainment of choice. When hiring the entertainment, there are some important things to keep in mind. The music of the wedding will set the tone for the event and keep guests entertained during key moments of the day. Musicians will often work in conjunction with a maitre d’ to be sure the reception moves along smoothly and sticks to the schedule. Music will be played while guests are dining and when there are opportunities for dancing. It’s essential to listen to musicians or deejays before hiring anyone to ensure what they’re offering will fit with the wedding. Also, it’s helpful to confirm the person or people being auditioned will be the exact individuals at the wedding.

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KinVillage membership offers many benefits January not only heralds in a new year, it is also a time for community organizations to sign up members and Tsawwassen’s KinVillage is no exception. “Our membership dues are very reasonable and not only help with the cost of programs but they also enable our members to enjoy those programs at a discount,” said director of recreation John Lusted. A wide range of programs is offered at the KinVillage Community Centre, ranging from ballroom aerobics, fitness and Pilates to snooker, watercolour art classes, dancing and quilting. There is also a choir, a band and wheelchair dancing. ElderCollege Delta and the Triplett School of Ballroom Dance are also located at the centre. “We encourage people 50 years and over to become members and participate in the many activities available,” said Lusted. The cost of an annual membership is $25; it’s $30 if an individual also wants to become a voting member of the organization. Sheila Zerr said her membership enables her to participate in the activities she enjoys such as Pilates and playing in the KinJam band. “As a member, I can save $20 each time I purchase a punch card for Pilates. I do the things I love to do while saving money, in a great facility.” Roger Straker, who is also a volunteer bartender for special events, enjoys snooker and said, as a member, he can play as long and as often as he wants for less than $1 per week. Other games offered are bridge, euchre and bingo. Or members can simply sit and chat

over a coffee or lunch in the café. Wellness is also an integral part of the programming with yoga, foot care and reflexology on the schedule. “With a large, sprung dance floor, we hold regular dances which are open to the community. We often have a live band such as March Hare, which will be playing on Feb. 26,” said Lusted. “Members receive a discounted price of admis-

sion at the dances but the centre also welcomes people of all age groups from the community, to come and join in the festivities.” KinVillage Community Centre is at 5430-10th Ave. A monthly newsletter provides a listing of activities. Memberships can be obtained between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 604-943-0225 or visit www.kinvillage.org for more information.

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sdubois@yahoo.ca. Space available for Feb 2011. ◆Deltassist Family and Community Services presents at no cost series of Positive Parenting Workshops beginning Feb. 8 and going until April 12 every Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Deltassist office in North Delta - 9097-120th St. Child minding is available but you must register one week in advance. Please call 604-594-3455. ◆Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Delta Nature folks on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in the Boundary Bay Park. Anthony Dalton, a local author with many non-fiction books to his credit, will speak on J. Dewey Soper. Soper was a widely traveled Canadian Arctic explorer. Come early and get a seat as our meetings have been very well attended. Everyone welcome. No charge. ◆Sibshops: for siblings of children with special needs. A fun and spirited event that brings siblings together to discuss common joys and concerns, share experiences and have fun. For children

from 8- to 12-years-old who have a sibling with special needs. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. for four Wednesdays: Feb. 16 and 23, March 2 and 9 at the Reach Child and Youth Development Society Play and Learn Centre in North Delta. Cost is $25 for all four sessions. Pre-registration is required. E-mail caroly@reachdevelopment. org or call 604-946-6622, ext. 343. ◆The PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli in Tsawwassen is organizing evening classes of French for adults. For more info call PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli at 604-9487077. ◆The University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging is partnering with local libraries to offer free workshops. Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops are at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Mondays until Feb. 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Chronic Pain Self-Management workshops are at the Tsawwassen Library on Wednesdays from Feb. 2 to March 9 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. To register, call the Centre on Aging at 604940-1273 or e-mail selfmanagement@eastlink.ca.

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◆The sixth annual Books, Board Games, CDs and DVDs sale will be held at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Thursday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at KinVillage Community Centre. 604943-0225. ◆ElderCollege Delta is preparing for its spring semester in March and April. Public registration takes place at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Late Registration follows on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at KinVillage Community Centre from 10 to 11 a.m. For further information contact 604-943-0262, eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org or www.kinsmen. vcn.bc.ca/elder_college Special Events ◆The 37th anniversary Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Speaker:

Pastor Tim Schindel, Leading Influence Ministries. Contact Linda Frost for tickets at 604-9437775. Fund Raisers ◆The United Entertainers Society is hosting a Dinner/ Dance on Feb. 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Sundance Banquet Hall, 6574 Ladner Trunk Road. The evening promises to be eventful starting off with a steak/ potato/Caesar salad dinner/ and a brew (beer or wine). Dance to the sounds of The Centaurs. For tickets, $20 each, call 604-946-9224 or 604-943-0629 or 604-9469949. For more info check us out at www.unitedentertainers.org. Arts ◆South Delta Artists’ Guild hosts In Between, an exciting collaboration between English students at South Delta Secondary School who have been invited to write about paintings done by art students and guild members. You may enjoy this unique show during January at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Visit us 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday

For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: http://southdeltaartistsguild.com/ ◆Delta Arts Council presents an evening of music, theatre, and improv in the upcoming Young People’s Concert on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Featuring music theatre songs, pop and contemporary music performed by singers: Kiana Passmore, Taylor Robinson, Paul Thomas & Josephine Walker. One-act play, “Lol” written by Lee CannonBrown will be performed by Beau Bridge, Sam Merritt and Jemma Dash. And joining the stage is theatre improv troupe,

Make Me Laugh Purple Giraffe. For more info, contact jones-inc@telus.net ◆Trinity Chamber Series resents Jazz and beyond with Trinity Western University’s jazz ensemble and Scorin’ Warren on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 1880 APA Rd., Point Roberts. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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A24 The Delta Optimist January 26, 2011 Feedback

nine earthquake, Delta’s fire chief told Delta council last week. A province-wide earthquake drill, called the Great British Columbia Shake Out, is taking place today and Delta is encouraging residents to Research suggests the region is overdue for a large earthquake. take part. Today marks the 311th anniversary of B.C.’s last magnitude The Optimist asked:

Are you concerned about a big earthquake?

Dave Drysdale No. It’s bound to happen sooner or later.

Shannon Elliott The next one coming, I’d be a little concerned about that.

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

Bonnie Decker Yes. I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses (and) through our organization they’ve gotten all of us in the congregations to make sure we’re earthquake ready.

Barb O’Brien No, I’m not. I probably should be, but no I’m not.

Lillian Alexus Yes. The first time I moved here was in 1985 and they were talking about it then and they’re still talking about it, so I guess it’s a risk.

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January 26, 2011 The Delta Optimist A25

Delta Pacers off to a strong start

Ladner high school’s committed senior girls basketball team occupies third in Fraser Valley ‘AAA’ West BY

ter Megan and Panesar, both Grade 11s, had good tournaments while seniors Kajsa Cuthbert and Rebecca Griffing put in solid performances. Trotman, who has come up with a strong group of juniors that was among the top 10 ranked teams in B.C.

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Delta Secondary’s senior girls basketball team is off to a solid start in league play this season. The Pacers have a 5-1 league record, good enough for third in Fraser Valley ‘AAA’ West. Head coach Kerrie Trotman said hard work at practice and staying positive have helped her squad so far. “Even though these kids are busy, they’re very committed. When they can’t make it, they truly can’t make it. They’re not just going out to Starbucks. For how busy these kids are, they’re committed to their team and each other,” she said. Delta’s loss came against Panorama Ridge earlier this month. Trotman said her team was down four bodies, noting players have grad functions and other things on their plate on top of basketball. She said there’s been a bit of a rotation in the starting five along the way. “Kim Ohori was starting, now not so much because she’s had shin splints. Now Jeri [Panesar] is and she’s really stepped up. Hayley [Flower-Ainge] has stepped up too.” Last week the Pacers took part in a tournament hosted by Yale Secondary in Abbotsford and came away with a 1-2 showing. Both losses came against top-10 ranked schools in

“For how busy these kids are, they’re committed to their team and each other.”

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The Delta Pacers, seen here in action earlier this month against the North Delta Huskies, will head to Richmond for the Wildcat Classic Tournament at McMath later this week. Argyle (6) and Centennial (10). Delta beat Hope at the

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end,” Trotman said. Trotman said her daugh-

last season and finished second at the Fraser Valley championships, said this season marks her first at the senior level. Doug Griffing and Taka Katsube are assistant coaches. “I was really surprised how good the caliber is in the Fraser Valley at the senior level,” she said. This week is a busy one for the Pacers. The team had a win against Semiahmoo on Monday, faced South Delta after press deadline yesterday and will head to Richmond for the Wildcat Classic Tournament at McMath on the weekend. “I think we have a good chance of doing well at the tournament,” said Trotman. The team just has to keep playing solid, “like we’re playing right now.” The Pacers won the Delta Police Tournament last month, defeating the North Delta Huskies in the finals.

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North East Chiefs in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League action last weekend. After dropping Saturday’s game 5-4, the Canadians bounced back with a 6-4

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victory on Sunday at the UBC Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre. In the win, Carter Popoff scored a pair of the Canadians’ four third period

goals to rally back from a 4-2 deficit heading into the final frame. Greater Vancouver’s Nicolas Petan also had a goal and two assists. Demico Hannoun,

Robert Johnson and Trevor Lima scored the other markers. Petan, the team’s top scorer, also had two goals and an assist in the losing effort on Saturday.

Canadians netminder Brodie Burdeny was in goal for both games. With a record of 20-8-4, the Canadians occupy third place in league standings.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

3:53 am 5:37 pm

2:20 am 13.1 11:33 am 14.1

4:25 am 14.4 1:36 pm 13.5

8.9 3.9

10:06 am 15.4

6:33 am 11.8 7:35 pm 3.3

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 29

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3:32 am 14.1 12:30 pm 13.8

4:59 am 10.8 6:35 pm 3.6

8:11 am 12.1 8:34 pm 3.0

9:26 am 11.8 9:28 pm 2.6

These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Delta teams, including the Devils (left) and Disco (below and bottom left), took part in the Richmond Ringette’s 16th annual West Coast Classic earlier this month. The event, held at the Richmond Ice Centre, attracted about 700 players, ranging in ages from nine to 50, from across British Columbia and Alberta.

LADNER MINOR BASEBALL REGISTER IN PERSON (cash or cheque)

Saturday, February 5 ~ 1-3pm at the Cromie Park Shed

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BC Minor Baseball Association of the Year for 2006 & 2007

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My heartfelt thanks to the families, friends and coworkers who were there to support my daughter Beth during her long battle with cancer. Your visits, phone calls, cards and offerings of food were so helpful at this stressful time. We thank you all. Dorothy Taylor

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83, passed away peacefully Jan. 14, 2011 at Kin Village Tsawwassen. Survived by sister Albina[Len] daughter Janis[Danny] Steve[Karen] Cael, Lori[Mike] Grandchildren Miranda, Michelle, Jen, Daryl, Kelly, Justin, Chris, Kim, and great grandchildren Tyson, Hunter, Fin, Jaxson and Alexa. Fred was predeceased in 1974 by wife Betty and daughter Lisa , his sister Bertha in 2004, and by his loving wife Dorothy in 2007. B orn in 1 927 in Maryonovich, Ukraine, Fred immigrated to Canada with his family settling in th West Kootenays in the Sheep Creek area and eventually Nelson. Fred left home to join the Canadian navy and upon returning home became a heavy duty mechanic. He became a partner in Central Truck and Equipment before moving to Kamloops and finally to Tsawwassen. Together with Dorothy, they had an active social life with many lively dinner parties. Fred was an avid fisherman and golfer spending many hours on the water and the golf course. Friends and family welcome to a celebration of Fred’s life February 5th, 2011 at Royal Oak club house 1100 56th Tsawwassen at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Kin Village Association, 5430 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen, B.C, Goodbye Dad and grandpa, we love you.

Obituaries

SLESSOR, Anne (nee Loudon) January 17, 1922 - January 20, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Slessor. Anne was born at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, raised her family in Richmond and spent her retirement years in Ladner. Predeceased by her husband Ed. Mom, aka Granny Annie, will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Sandra (Russ Grimley) and Lynn (Ray Skeith) and grandsons Andrew (Lilliane) and Mark (Kate) and great-granddaughter Emma as well as life-long friend Isobel Bainbridge. A Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held Saturday, January 29th, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta. If friends wish to make donations please consider either the RCH Foundation or the Delta Hospital Foundation as she received excellent care at both the RCH Cardiac Unit and Delta Hospital. Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

CALDER Edward

Dec 4, 1922 - Jan 21, 2011

Born in North Bend, B.C. Ed passed away on the morning of January 21, 2011 at the Delta Hospital at the age of 88 years old. (Thanks everyone at Delta Hospital). He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Beth, his 3 children, Rob (Vivienne), Jim, Sue; his 3 grandchildren, Malcolm (Lyn), Brian (Charity) and Keith; 2 great grandchildren Liam & Megan; his sister in law Joy and her children and Jake the dog. He will sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of life will be later in the year.

MALENSTYN Catherine Grace

WIGGANS, Edward (Ed) James

Catherine Malenstyn (nee Keller) passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Catherine is predeceased by her parents, Rika and Jacob Keller, her sisters Hilda, Jackie, Alice, brother Claude and grandson Ryan. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Elbert, daughters Rita (Lee) and Helen (Wayne), son Albert (Gail), Grandchildren: Paula (Mike), Brad (Pam), Tanya, Amanda (Kyle), Matthew, Megan and Great-Grandchildren: Julia, Ella, Grayson and Abby. She is survived by her sister Jenny, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Service to be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Ladner United Church (4960 48th Avenue, Delta, BC). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC or to St. Stephen’s United Church in East Delta. You will be dearly missed.

Aged 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in White Rock, BC following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Geraldine; 5 children: Patricia (& Lloyd Whelan), Jim (& Karen Wiggans), Dianne (& Lloyd Anstey), Peter (& Patty Wiggans), Tom (& Colleen Wiggans); 8 grandchildren: Tina, Conrad, Heather, Rebecca, Chris, Lucas, Katrina, Zachary; 4 greatgranddaughters Kirstyn, Natalie, Matilda and Aurelie; brother Bob (& Irene Wiggans); sisters Betty Martz, Darlene (& Royden Whitney). Ed was born in Swan River, Manitoba on September 1, 1925. He was raised in Swan River and Geraldton, Ontario. In 1942, he left home and worked for two years on the Alaska Highway before going to Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and graduating in 1948 with a BSc in Engineering. He met his Geraldine (Wark, Renfrew Ontario) in Kingston through her brother John who was also at Queen’s. Married in 1948, Ed and Geraldine went out west to BC (Copper Mountain) and then on to Guyana, Quebec, Ontario, California, Australia, Ontario and finally returning to BC in 1997. No moss ever grew under Ed’s feet - 24 homes in 60 years! Ed spent 32 years with Alcan (Aluminium Company of Canada) until 1983. He continued doing contract work (Inco, Canada Post) before finally retiring in 1990. Ed and Geraldine spent their retirement years managing a heritage Inn in Kingston, Ontario; renovating houses; travelling in an RV through the US; spending time with family at their homes in Tsawwassen and Qualicum Beach, BC. A private service with Ed was held on January 18, 2011 with immediate family members. If you wish, donations can be made in Ed’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Salvation Army.

April 11, 1933 – January 23, 2011

REINSCH, Gerald Louis – In Loving Memory December 15, 2010, Gerald Louis Reinsch, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, lost his bravely fought battle against kidney cancer, four days before his 77th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife Arlene of White Rock, daughter Andrea Enns of North Carolina, son Todd and wife JoAnne of Calgary, son Jonathan and wife Seline of Surrey, grand-daughters Jordan and Jade Enns , and nephews, nieces, and cousins. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff at Peach Arch Hospital and Hospice and Laurel Hospice in Surrey. In lieu of flowers , donations to Canadian Cancer Research are greatly appreciated. All are invited to read Gerald’s tribute at www.andreaenns.wordpress.com

Vic ‘Smiley’ Vaitkus

April 16, 1926 - Jan. 15, 2011 Vic will be remembered as a good, hard-working man, an inspirational father, and a generous grandfather. His legacy of ‘never ending’ change, smiles and humility will mark foundational goals for future Vaitkus generations. A service will be held in Toronto on February 5th, 2011. Vic donated his body to UBC Medical Research so that future doctors could benefit from his life; from his passing.

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT SCAFFOLD YARD SHIPPER Experienced Scaffold Yard Shipper required for scaffold erection

company. Must be familiar with Ring System Scaffold, tube and clamp scaffold, and frame and brace access scaffold. Responsibilities will include picking orders, loading trucks, returns, all shipping and receiving documents, yard maintenance and inventory, and supervision of laborers. Applicants must have experience loading scaffolding onto ﬂat deck trailers, valid forklift license, and driver’s license. Pay based on experience. Please fax to 604 513 9292

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Custodian A union opportunity with benefits Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations, you’ll need to be available to work on short notice for a variety of on-call assignments within the District. You can expect to work day, evening and graveyard shifts. Along with experience in the custodial field, you have a BSW certificate and a valid BC driver’s licence. A criminal record check will be required. To apply, please submit your résumé along with proof of your BSW Certificate and a cover letter by 4 pm, February 7, 2011, to: Competition #614, Human Resources Department, School District No. 36 (Surrey), 14225 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A3.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIR RENTAL in Tsawwassen. Well maintained salon, Good location, full or part time, confidential Exp’d hairdresser for a busy salon. Must be able to take walkins. Call 604-328-3422

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BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER with the IEWP™ online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive fullcolour texts, DVDs, assignments, and personal tutoring. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www.qceventplanning.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com POWER ENGINEERING, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Now accepting applications for fall study. On-campus boiler labs. Fourth Class Level and Part A of Third Class. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW SOUTHERN BC PAY PREMIUM

Company drivers earn 42 cents per mile Canada only owner operators earn $1.12 per mile ● Canada/US owner operators earn $1.13 per mile (applicable to all trips starting or ending in Southern BC under 436 miles) If you are a professional Class 1 driver with over the road experience, Bison Transport is looking for you. ●

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required in Delta. $9.28 per hour. 5 - 6 days per/wk 50-60 hrs per/wk Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning and hand weeding. Employment starts April 1st, 2011. Please fax application to 604-946-2574 or email: countryinn@telus.net Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N3

VITRUM INDUSTRIES, one of the largest glass fabricators in the Pacific Northwest is looking for an experienced Class One Driver. Duties Include: Deliveries; and Knuckle Crane Operation. Education: Valid class one drivers license; Experience operating knuckle crane. Requirements: Winter driving experience; Able to do out of town trips (all expenses paid by employer); Minimum three years driving experience; Passport or enhanced drivers license for cross border travel. Compensation: Competitive wages and benefit package available. To Apply: Please email or fax ONLY your resume: By Email:

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr. Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Farm Workers

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS REQUIRED General manual labourer, hand weeding, shovel work, crop harvesting, etc. Workers will be working in dirt and vine covered fields. Rain gear and boots are needed. Hourly wage is $9.28/hr. + 4% vacation pay. 54-60 hours per week. Days of work, Mon-Sat with most Sundays off. Period of employment March 1 - October 31, 2011. To apply, please fax resume:

Attention: Norm Spencer Fax: 604-946-5575 Cranwest Farms 6770 - 72nd Street, Delta

Farm Workers

Three days per week starting February 14, 2011. Application deadline: January 31, 2011. Must possess two years experience in working with Raiser’s Edge Donor Management Software. Position requires data entry, producing tax receipts and reports and managing the donations program for the Delta Hospice Society. Requires strong organizational skills, detail accuracy, familiarity with CRA and ability to work independently. Send a cover letter and resume to nancy@deltahospice.org. Visit www.deltahopice.org for more information.

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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Steel Fabricator

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a steel fabricator. To apply submit resume by by Email to rspeers@iem.ca or by fax to 604-513-0905.

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Tsawwassen Landscape Maintenance Company

has full-time positions available for the following: • SUPERVISOR with minimum 2 years field exp. and drivers license. Should have site management abilities. • LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS with proven professional exp. (Rotary & reel mower), valid drivers license and good knowledge of South Delta necessary. Competitive wages based on exp. Please phone or leave mess. 604-943-6786

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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Education

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 www.hilltop academy.ca

Become a Registered Personal Trainer • Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

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

WE NEED a self-employed janitor to quote our weekend office cleaning in Tilbury. To arrange an inspection, please email: janitorneeded@diaset.com

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RECEPTIONIST NEEDED for small Delta office. Duties: answering 5 line phone, directing mail, filing, data entry. Customer service skills an asset. Temporary fulltime, could lead to permanent. Email resume: andrea@jordair.ca

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GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the right person. POWER ENGINEERING, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Now accepting applications for fall study. On-campus boiler labs. Fourth Class Level and Part A of Third Class. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview RUSKIN CONSTRUCTION LTD. Pile driving and bridge construction; www.ruskinconstruction.com currently looking for: Professional Engineers; Engineers in Training; Project Managers; Site Superintendents; Site Administrators; Journeymen/ Apprentice Welders; Crane & Equipment Operators; Bridgemen; Pile Drivers; Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. Permanent and seasonal work. Competitive/Union wages. Fax resume 250-563-2800. Email: bridges@ruskinconstruction.com THE KDL GROUP is Logging, Hauling and Road Construction service provider for many major companies in the BC Forest sector. We are located in Northern British Columbia, Fort St. James. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: LOG TRUCK DRIVERS, LOG TRUCK OWNER OPERATORS, PROCESSOR OPERATORS, SKIDDER OPERATORS, BUNCHER OPERATORS. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages, an attractive benefit package and stable long term employment. For more information about the KDL Group please visit www.kdlgroup.net. Please submit your resume with references via Fax #250-996-8742 or e-mail: admin@kdlgroup.net

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WASHER & dryer, Apt size, side by side, almost new. 778-938-1063

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Art & Collectibles

NIKON CAMERA Photomic 35mm with 50mm lens circa 1969 (war journalist’s camera) very good condition. Collector’s piece. $699 obo 604.808.6223 North Shore

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For Sale Miscellaneous

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 TollFree 1-866-884-7464 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591 WILF CARTER and many more old-time country music favourites. CDs, DVDs. Free 56 page catalogue. Music Barn, Box 3160-g, Markham, ON L3R 6G5. www.countrymusictreasures.com/ news.html

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Furniture

DOWNSIZING, Furniture and tools for sale. Call 604-946-1724

Furniture

D/R TABLE, 64' round, oriental, cherrywood, pedestal, w/matching lazy susan. $450. 946-2660 MUST SELL, light oak dining room ste with hutch, bedroom set, chesterfield etc. 604-948-5464

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422 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 ext. 170

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Rock Bottom Prices! Pre-Eng & ArchStyle. Over 1300 Sold! BC/ALTA company - 40 years experience. Professional Construction Crews. References available. Call now! 1-800-565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com

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Musical Instruments

PIANO, YOUNG Chang apt size, upright, ivory color, exc. shape $800. 604-940-2375

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Recycler

SOFA BED, clean double bed, greyish blue, free you p/u, 604-943-9795

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For Sale - Miscellaneous

★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! ■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

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Childcare Available

Licensed Family Daycare French Immersion 0-12 yrs. Ladner Activities include story telling, crafts, outdoor play.

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Dogs Travel Destinations WHISTLER Ski in/Ski out 1 bedroom condo

4530 P/B CHIHUAHUAS, 8wks old, Super tiny, black, orange & white. $325 obo... 778-862-3568

P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

Has everything you need! Sleeps 4, complete kitchen, TV, VCR, DVD. Best swimming pool in Whistler, heated year round, jacuzzi, sauna, underground parking. Weekday Special: Sun - Thurs. $119/nt two night min. Info at 604-785-5672 or www.magellan.directvacations.com

Openings available

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Child Care Centres

POODLE/SCHNAUZER X Shots, deworming, ready to go. doc’d tails, declaw. 604-951-6890

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PUPPIES AMERICAN Bulldog/ German shepherd 7 wks, healthy, no shots $325 obo 778-862-3568

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Feb 2, 6-7:30p.m

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3040 Daycare Centres Creation Station Daycare Reasonably Priced, Quality, Licensed Group Care. Daily structured programs includes preschool & school-age program. Large fenced playground & indoor gym.

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Cats

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

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Helen Petre CPB 604-897-5771 helenpetre@shaw.ca

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Dogs

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RENTALS 6508

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Apt/Condos

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Real Estate Services

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Richmond

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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W.End/Down/ Yaletown

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6515

Duplexes - Rent

N. DELTA, 4 br up, $1250. 1 br down, $700 both incld hydro/gas. share wd, ns, np, 604-952-0598

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

TSAWWASSEN

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Kelly Court

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

Kerry Court

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

Shawnigan

1 bedroom suites available in a clean and quiet building. Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

LADNER Lora Court

1 bedroom suite with wood burning fireplace, available mid February. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat, cable and parking. Near bus loop, recreation centre and shopping. To view or for more info please call 604-946-4633

Harbourside

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

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR older home, W. Ladner, lrg, gar/yard, all appl, n/p, n/s, Avail Feb 15, $1350. call 604-946-7824 3BRM + den, 2 full bath, halfduplex, Ladner. Fully fenced backyard. Close to schools and shopping. NS, pets negotiable. $1850 plus utils. 604-952-0558 BOL HGHT. 3 bdrm above gr bmst. Sep F/rm L/rm D/rm L/dry. 4 appls. 1680 sqft. Cov patio. Lg fen. bk yd. $1550.00 inc util. NS Cred Refs. req. 603-951-3207 IMPERIAL VILLAGE rancher, 2000 sf, western view, Tsaw golf course, large master suite, 2 gas f/p, 2 bath, dbl garage, all appls, suit prof couple/retiree, ns, np, lease $2,150+utils. Lawn maint incl. 604-943-4931 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR Tsaw unique upscale quiet clean bsmt suite, N/S prof, $900 incl wd, immed, 604-970-3743 1BR SUITE, Ladner, bright $775. 1Mature prof. Incl F/P/cable/Wi/ shared w/d, patio, parking, N/P, N/S 604-940-1787 2 BR Tsaw, large kitchen & living rm, wd, cable, quiet, ns, np. now $990+1/2utils, 604-760-9591 BACH, TSAW, garage pking, grnd lev, bright, priv ent, patio, $700 incl utils, w/d, cable/net, suit 1 quiet n/s, n/p, 778-848-1205 LADNER 1 BR and Den, own W/D, new updates. N/S, No pets. $875. Avail Feb 1. 604-946-4840 LARGE & bright, recently reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1 /12 bath, upper floor of house in Pebble Hill. Incl. in-suite w/d, 2 prkg,. $1600 + part utils, N/S, Lease/refs. 604-999-5373 MOBILE HOME & other accommadation avail. Close to waterfront, small pet ok,Tsaw, avail immed. $700/mth 604-943-6397

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6020-12

Ladner/ South Delta

4 BR House for Sale. $1. Purchaser must remove house from property. For info 604-783-6424

6020-38

Vancouver East Side

Sun, Jan 30, 2-4pm, 3267 E. Georgia St, Vancouver. 6 BR, 4 baths, 3 years old. $854,900. Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458

6040

Okanagen/ Interior

KELOWNA EXEC. 6 bdrm/7 bath completely furnished w/o rancher entertainers dream; 4 bdrms have ensuites, stunning lake/city/ mountain views. Gorgeous landscaping, sauna & salt pool. $1.5M. 1-877-762-7831

9105

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9125

Domestic

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Parts & Accessories

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9145

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

PRIME OFFICE space available immediately in the heart of Ladner Village. Bright, newly renovated in desirable location for reasonable rent on Haviland St off 48 Ave. 3 spaces left: 224 sqft, 300 sqft, 241 sqft. Contact 604-946-6291 for further info or to view.

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square Three Commercial/Office Spaces available 291 sq ft, 640 sq ft and 1658 sq ft. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

TSAWWASSEN. 1 BR, grd/lvl. Shared w/d. D/w, gas f/p, large, fenced private yard. $1200/mo incl hydro/cbl & wifi. N/s. Pets are welcome! Immed. 604-306-5284

6615

Wanted To Rent

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9129

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Luxury Cars

9160

RESP WORKING couple, long term residents of Boundary bay looking to rent a 2-3 bdrm house with garage in Tsaw or B.Bay for Apr or May 1. Long term lease. np Exc refs. Rose 604-319-1144 1995 ROLLS Royce, SP3, top model, as new, royal blue, 65K, local, $35,900, 604-271-1969

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8075

Cleaning

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9135

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Apt/Condos

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6508

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8220

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8240

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8300

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8309

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8315

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8255

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