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Market re-branded for its 21st season

Local artist Linda Jones commissioned to create postcard that captures market’s vibe IAN JACQUES

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A local artist has teamed up with the Ladner Village Market to give it an updated promotional postcard to help celebrate the 21st season.

According to Tracey McKnight, one of the market organizers, they have done a postcard for many years as it’s a great advertising tool, but as the market has evolved, they wanted to modernize it and give it a different look and feel.

“So we commissioned local artist Linda Jones.

She came to our market three times last year, got the feel and vibe of it and then asked how we wanted things set out,” said McKnight. “Then we went to Indalma Creative and she designed the new look. She created this lovely, new clean look for us, added our new logo and our fresh, vibrant, local tagline. We’re excited with the results.”

So far 2,500 of the 5,000 postcards printed have been distributed to Ladner Village merchants while more will be given out to market vendors so they can pass them out at markets throughout the Lower Mainland.

“Our local businesses have been fantastic to work with,” added McKnight.

And local businesses have been supportive of the market too as the business spin-offs are certainly positive.

“It has proven to be a real success in that it has exposed Ladner Village to many people outside of the community,” McKnight said. “Area merchants like the vibe and like the community feel. The Ladner Village Market is known throughout the Lower Mainland for its quality, its vibe and its friendliness.

Local people plan their summer reunions and activities around the market so they can come shop for fresh fish and produce

Artist Linda Jones created a new look for the Ladner Village Market postcard. and then celebrate with their family and friends.

It’s a great way to shop local and keep those dollars local.”

McKnight said the community also has a great sense of ownership

when it comes to the market.

“This is our market and the community gets really excited to showcase this to their friends and family,” she said.

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from South Coast Casuals, said they hear from customers regularly who have come to the market in the summer and then come back to Ladner Village in the winter or spring to shop.

“So they have been introduced to the community by the market and now they are coming back because they love the little stores, they love the community and the atmosphere,” Jill said. “I know of three ladies who make the journey from Coquitlam.

They come to us, but I know they also visit other stores. We do know that some of the businesses are busy on market Sundays, so there is certainly a strong spin-off effect from the market on the business community.”

The open-air market, which spans three blocks on 48th Avenue, kicked off its new season on June 11.

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In the past year Ladner Village has been transformed into a more vibrant and inviting stop for visitors and locals alike.

With a year-long construction process behind them, merchants are excited to welcome the community back to see everything that they have to offer.

“There have been a lot of changes in the village the past year — all for the greater good of the business community and the community at-large,” said Carol Miles from South Delta Heels. “But the one thing that has stayed a constant is the cohesiveness of the merchants and how everyone works together as unit. We know we are working together for the betterment of the village.”

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South Delta Heels owner Carol Miles says businesses work together for the betterment of the community.

South Coast Casuals said the dollars that get spent within Ladner go beyond what people think they are spending it on.

“I think that is just a powerful thing that people don’t always realize,” McKnight said. “It’s a very positive message when you have this business supporting this business.

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Rev. Jim Short said he appreciates the supportive attitude that all merchants have for Ladner United Church.

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“When we go out for donations, silent auction donations for fundraisers, the merchants are always there for you,” said Short.

“They consistently exceed expectations. It was one of the main reasons why the church decided to stay downtown and fundraise for the church upgrades because of the strong support and help we received.

“We now give back whenever we can and are part of events such as the Quilt Walk and Car Show.

We have a community focus and a focus to serve.”

The Quilted Bear has been located in Ladner Village since 2001. Owner Carol Taylor said they often have people come into the store that say

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they had a bit of difficulty finding their location, but thanks to the other merchants who gave them directions, they found it.

“That’s just one example of merchants helping other merchants. No one has that me mentality.

It is always us and supporting each other, so I want to thank all the other merchants of the LBA for always being there for one another,” she said.

“Everyone who comes into our store from out of town remarks how wonderful the village is, how warm and friendly this small community is. I’m just so happy to be a part of the LBA.” Bill McKnight said another reason why the business community is

so strong is that there’s always a constant feeling to come up with ideas in which they can support and promote each other.

“The LBA works together and if someone is in need or in trouble, then help is always there,” he said. “If you look at our events, things like the Quilt Walk and Car Show, no other community in B.C. is doing that, so that is just one example of what we are doing and we can have that event by working together.”

Alex Augustyniak from West Coast Seeds said he feels it’s important to be part of the community, and the LBA does this on the business side by sharing ideas and hosting events.

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“BIAs get money that is collected on behalf of a tax base. The LBA is strictly by membership and donations. It is all a choice. We work with a small budget, so the car show and the money that comes in with that allows us to provide funds for other events throughout the year.”

Other activities include the Easter parade and Easter egg hunt, which this year was a highly successful event.

“We had an incredible turnout. It’s amazing to see the response and the many people who come out and the many generations who support it,” added McKnight. “This was the first year we had a corporate sponsor for it, so that allowed us to do different things with it, so it’s growing and that’s really exciting.”

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The LBA’s Easter parade and egg hunt continue to grow thanks to a corporate sponsor. this event has taken off. I have had people already asking for the dates, so they can plan for it.”

Breakfast with Santa holds a special place in McKnight’s heart.

“This is a pretty incredible story too when you think that it has been more than 40 years that this event has been going on in the community,” she said. “My dad has been fortunate that he has been cooking at it. He started with the Ladner Lions Club and then as an LBA member continued. This event is very close to my heart because my brother

and I alternated years to help in the kitchen, but now I’m seeing my friends bring their kids, so to see these different generations is a very special component. Not every community has that and it really does make it personal.”

McKnight stresses that businesses put on these events because they love the community and want to do things for the betterment of Ladner.

“We want to give back to the community that gives back to us. This is why Ladner is such a great place to live and to do business,” she said.

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Project on Delta Street helps revitalize village After year of construction, shops seeing gains IAN JACQUES

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There were lots of months of pain, but now merchants in Ladner Village are starting to see positive gains.

With the Delta Street construction project now complete, Ladner Village has been revitalized, offering locals and visitors alike a brand new shopping experience. Construction on the project took place

throughout much of 2016 and included removal and replacement of sidewalks, new street lighting, new stamped pedestrian crosswalks, road paving, new trees and landscaping.

The project has opened up Ladner Village, making it even more attractive and accessible.

“There is just a great vibe,” said Tracey McKnight of South Coast Casuals. “After the new trees were put in it really

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The sidewalks are wider and there is a flow to the area and the businesses.”

One of the major concerns over the years has been a lack of parking in the area.

That has changed with the construction project, but merchants are also hoping people will park near Memorial Park and walk to the commercial area.

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“The area is much more walkable for sure,” added Jill McKnight. “When the trees were put in, I walked out front of our shop here and it felt like I could reach out and touch the marina. I’ve certainly heard lots of comments from people saying that the area does look great.”

Carol Miles from South Delta Heels was one of the businesses that was impacted the most by construction. She had equipment outside of her business on almost a daily basis.

Despite those challenges, Miles is pleased with the final look of the area.

“We knew that it had to be done and I appreciate the fact that the Corporation (of Delta) actually invested,” Miles said. “Last summer my husband and I took a driving vacation to Alberta and let me tell you, there are towns that are sick, dying and dead because there has been no investment from the local regional municipality. Once you lose a town, you never get it back, so thank goodness

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Miles said you can’t take back what was lost financially during the construction, but is hopeful the revitalization will spark a renewed life in the area.

“Now we have to continue to emphasize with people that if they don’t support their local village and merchants, if they disappear they won’t come back and then the town dies, so it’s really important that people need to keep their dollars in the local community and support the

shops here in the village,” she said. “Sometimes you might spend $2 in gas to save $1 and you are no further ahead, but if you keep that money in your community you benefit so much more.

“We do have a vibrant business community here and we need the community to support us and shop local. We want people to have the ability to walk throughout the village, which they now can do even more, and check out the shops and services that we have to offer.”

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Merchant shows what service is all about Customer so impressed by James Price of Ladner Village Hardware she creates retirement card IAN JACQUES

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It all started with a rusty wheelbarrow, but what finished was a lasting impression of service and a commitment to community.

East Ladner resident Wendy Stuart has been left with an indelible impression of what it means to be a community business owner.

Stuart contacted the Optimist following the closing of Ladner Village Hardware after 30 years in the community.

She said owner James Price went above and beyond to fix her wheelbarrow originally purchased at the store.

“I had never met him, but when I called him up and said that I needed a new axle put on, he said bring it in and he would take a look, but I couldn’t find a way to get it back to the store,” Stuart recalled.

“James offered to drive out to my house and get it

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Jamis Price went above and beyond to fix a customer’s wheelbarrow. fixed. That really struck me that he would do that. And he never charged me for the work.”

With the days winding down before the doors closed for good, Stuart set out to get a picture of James and create a thankyou card for Price that she

could present to him.

She managed to catch him one day at the store for the photo and then started collecting signatures for the card. She never dreamed what the project would become.

“It turned into a full hand-made card and

then six other full pages of thoughts, memories and good wishes,” Stuart recalled. “This was never about me. This would just be a piece of paper if people hadn’t taken the time to write. He will be missed.”

Stuart said the com-

ments show the impacts that Price, his staff and the store had on the fabric of the community.

Comments included: “James was always there for us. He shovels sidewalks whenever we needed them done. He is the best and will be missed as

a store.”

“Thank you for hiring an 11-year-old kid who knew nothing about hardware. Everything I know is because of you.”

“James you will be missed in the Village.

Thanks for always being a bright light.”

“Every dog in Ladner probably knows the hardware store because they could always come in and get a treat.”

“Thank you for being such an important part of Ladner.”

After collecting all of the comments and special memories, Stuart had the wheelbarrow re-painted and presented it and the cards to Price at a special dinner the merchants held recently.

“He knew right away the significance of the wheelbarrow,” recalled Stuart.

“I could see he was really touched by the cards and what everyone had said. He is such a special man. God bless you, James.”

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The Ladner Business Association (LBA) is made up of people and businesses working together to foster a healthy environment for the business community of Ladner.

Over the years, the efforts of the LBA have provided many valuable events to the community, creating traditions that provide lasting memories and experiences that bring people back again and again.

The LBA’s purpose is to foster a healthy environment for the business community of Ladner, promote a public awareness of the goods and services provided by the Ladner business community, to articulate and promote the interests of the business community to the community at-large and to the surrounding areas, and to promote the well being of the community of Ladner.

LBA members sponsor and facilitate the Quilt Walk and Car Show, the annual Christmas Tree Festival and Breakfast with Santa and host the Easter parade and egg hunt.

Besides these community events, the LBA gives back to the youth of the community by providing scholarships to Delta Secondary graduates.

They also host a number of events within the business community as a way to network amongst members. There is the summer barbecue and Christmas banquet, and mix and mingle networking events.

More than 125 members make up the LBA, which includes small, medium and large businesses, service organizations and representatives from all levels of government.

Jill McKnight from South Coast Casuals says the LBA is a very strong voice for business in Ladner.

“I think they have worked really hard to build a relationship with our representatives in the three levels of government and tried to advocate for the Ladner community and businesses,” McKnight said. “Sometimes they are not always big things that get a lot of publicity, but they are little things that can make a difference for the businesses.”

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a lot of growing going on within the LBA as they work to promote the association and business in general.

The LBA has recently produced a brand new membership brochure to showcase what it has to offer to businesses. The LBA is also working on the creation of a walking map of Ladner, which will focus on the business district and will be a visual tool to let visitors know where to go.

“We are a group of people that are here for the benefit of the business community and to support each other,” said Carol Miles from South Delta Heels. “Everyone who works at the LBA and volunteers wants to do what they do. We do it out of the fact that we love where we live, we love supporting this community and we want to give back, but we also want people in this community to support our local businesses.”

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