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Paton takes council seatLadner polls prove to be a stronghold

WINNING CANDIDATE—Ian Paton (second from left) is joined by his family to celebrate after winning the Sept. 18 byelection. Contributed photo

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D elta voters have returned a farmer to council.

The last South Delta farmer to sit on council was John Savage who served from 1985 to 1987.

Ian Paton ended that lengthy drought by leading from the early poll results right until the finish in the Sept. 18 byelection.

Results from the Corporation of Delta web site show Paton received a total of 5,752 votes (33.89 per cent) while closest rival Sylvia Bishop ended up with 4,630 votes (27.28 per cent).

According to the posted results on a poll by poll basis, Paton enjoyed plenty of support from Ladner voters who placed him at the top at all six locations, plus the advanced polls. Delta wide, Paton also topped the mobile and mail in polls.

It was a different story in Tsawwassen as Sylvia Bishop was tops at five of seven poll-ing stations. In the remaining two, Paton polled the highest number of votes.

It was a much different story in North Delta as Amy Ghuman Sara managed to place first at four of the 12 voting locations. Bishop won the vote at five, and Paton took

the remaining three polls. On his cell phone Saturday evening,

Paton said his first order of business was to learn the ropes of municipal council and "try to be the best representative as possible."

"This is my first time in politics and went into this with no further aspirations," he said. "I hope to be a good listener and fit in wherever I can with comments and ideas."

As far as the farming community goes, a major campaign platform of his, Paton said one of the first things on his agenda will be making sure the promises to local farmers are fulfilled concerning the South Fraser Perimeter Road and improved irri-gation and farm overpasses.

He added that one major effect from the SFPR development is the potential increase in Delta's tax base from new development in and around the Tilbury portion.

"Delta really needs to keep and improve its services, and we have to pay for it," he said. "Hopefully new development in Tilbury will bring new businesses to Delta."

During the campaign Paton received endorsements from Mayor Lois Jackson, and Couns. Scott Hamilton, Robert Camp-

bell and Bruce McDonald.Bishop said that while she was disap-

pointed by not winning, she was proud of her campaign and all the support she received along the way after being the first to declare her candidacy six months ago.

The single seat was made available after the sudden death of longtime councillor George Hawksworth who passed away in March.

Bishop added she owed strong showings in North Delta polls to plenty of canvass-ing in the community.

Asked if she has considered running in the next general civic election for all six council seats and mayor in Novem-ber 2011, Bishop said she has not made a decision.

"I'm not usually coy about these things, but this time I am."

Voter turnout was 24.88 per cent (16, 981 votes of 68,261 registered voters).

The remaining six candidates results:Maria DeVries 2,176Sandeep Pandher 1,590Amy Ghuman Sara 1,441Kathleen Higgins 1,137Peter Harms 164Ray Robinson 82

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With stricter new drinking and driving laws in effect as of Sept. 20, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington is hoping law enforcement agencies will exercise good judgement when applying the revamped rules she believes are a "little heavy-handed."

While Huntington acknowledged the need for safer driving practices, she said she is wary for drivers who may run afoul of the new laws without actually being legally over the blood alcohol limit of 0.08.

"I'm having a little trouble the ability of the police to take your car away or challenge you on the .05 limit because that isn't illegal," she said.

The new laws have added a warning range of 0.05 to 0.08 where first time offenders can have their vehicle impounded for three days, have their licence suspended for three days, and fines totalling $600.

Subsequent offences made within five years can see the impoundment rise to a maximum of 30 days and $3,650 in fines and charges.

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Fraser Health will spend nine per cent more on administration and other corporate costs this year despite continued long wait lists in the region's acute care hospitals.

The corporate budget of $222 million is up $18 mil-lion, according to the health authority's new service plan released Monday.

In contrast, the acute care budget is up just 1.3 per cent to $1.44 billion. The disparity doesn't fully reflect the government's plan to inject more money into the authority for surgery and diagnostics through its inno-vation fund and patient-focused funding strategy, according to authority spokesman David Plug.

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All day concernsDaycare providers examine impacts of kindergarten changes

PHILIP RAPHAELE D I T O R

H i t a n d m i s s. That's the best way to describe

the effect the switch to all day kindergarten in some B.C. schools this September has had on local daycares.

Numbers are up and down at some local centres as only half the schools in South Delta offer the all day program this year.

For some daycare pro-viders, the real question and concern rests with what may be in store for the future that could see children as young as four taken out of daycares and put into schools. That's when some are expecting their numbers to drop significantly.

Merril Marocchi, who has been with Creation Station Daycare in Lad-ner since 2000, said her kindergarten numbers have traditionally shown growth over the years and this is the first time they have decreased, from 23 children in that age group to 11.

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cares are hurting, some are more busy than oth-ers," Marocchi said. "I've got new kids starting in October and January. I'm reserving spots all over the place. But this is just the way it is now."

Marocchi said she assumes some families welcomed the change to full day classes for kindergarten kids, but feels that in some cases the youngsters may not be prepared enough for the change.

"I think the children are too young," she said. "Some aren't even five yet. Some are ready, others aren't. Some are cranky by time they come home. They're tired."

Splitting the week up into alternating full days and days off might have been a better approach.

"I think three days a week would have been nice. One day full kin-dergarten, one day no school. That would have been a little easier when they are so little. I even think Grade 1 they are so tiny."

Over at Kaleidescope Preschool and Child Care in Ladner, owner Corrine Dell said her concerns

rest more with what may be coming in 2015 when the province has hinted school could be in ses-sion for four-year-olds.

"I think that will have a much greater effect," Dell said.

As for now, the impact on her five-year-old busi-ness has been felt by her five staff members who have had their hours reduced. She's also heard some children in the all

day kindergarten classes have had issues with the transition.

Rhonda Aird, who has run Kidzone in Tsaw-wassen for the past 22 years, said she also has concerns some children are not ready for the all day sessions and hoped the in-school classes are subscribing to play-based learning.■ [email protected]

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Community tiesFormer police officer continues to serve

J im Poulin spent 30 years as a Delta Police officer.

Six years ago the Cloverdale resident retired from active duty.

But the distance from Delta and the subsequent years off the force haven't dulled his attachment to the commu-nity he continues to serve.

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Poulin doesn't consider himself as retired since he went on to work at Simon Fraser University as a security supervisor. He also found time show-case his musical talents as a member of the group Blazing Saddles. In what's left of his spare time he works with the RCMP to tear down marijuana grow ops, and also cuts down another type of "grass" with a fellow retired police colleague in the landscaping business called Lawn and Order.

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I couldn’t help chuckling while reading William Perry’s letter (Vander Zalm, HST and tattoos, Sept. 17, 2010 South Delta Lead-er).

When he commented about the Egyptian pharaohs replete with their temples and palaces I immediately thought of Gordon Campbell and the $500 million he is investing in replacing the roof on B.C. Place.

I thought of the almost $1 bil-

lion that went into constructing the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

I thought of Campbell’s cur-rent deficit that is running in the neighbourhood of $2 billion.

When he commented about the "Zalm" needing a dose of humility and improved listening skills I was sure he was referring to Gordon Campbell.

I’m not sure why Mr. Perry would be concerned whether or not the Zalm is contemplating re-entering the political scene.

I think that is awfully prema-ture, but if the Zalm chooses to re-enter politics, so what?

At the present time Mr. Vander

Zalm is a private citizen who took it upon himself to initiate a cam-paign that will hopefully repeal the HST and bring down a gov-ernment that has lost all cred-ibility.

Kudos to the Zalm for his efforts! Whether or not one likes the Zalm and regardless of the Zalm’s colourful political past there is no denying that he has still ‘got it’ and is willing to stand up to a government that lied its way into getting re-elected.

If the Zalm gains a few fans along the way, good for him!

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Cash? Check. Keys? Check. Cellphone? Check.A safe ride home?Now more than ever, people heading

out for a night on the town or a dinner engagement with friends will need to plan for transportation if they intend to imbibe.

The government's tougher drinking driving laws, which kicked in Monday (Sept. 20), not only put the boots to drivers with blood alcohol readings over .08 but also take aim at those in the .05 to .08 range, who can lose their car for three days and face a $200 fine.

Ouch.Yes, but these tougher laws are needed.

Something has to be done to prevent the needless deaths of people like Ladner four-year-old Alexa Middelaer, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2008.

Her parents championed the bid to change the laws and should be commended.

But are the new rules enough?Will they work?And will they only affect the people who

were likely to follow the old rules more than the scofflaws?

Certainly, these rules will stop law-abiding citizens from having a second glass of wine at dinner. Many will just stay home to avoid the embarrassment of having their car impounded for blood-alcohol readings that are less than the legal limit.

Who wants to take the chance?These individuals are likely to curtail their

socializing rather than go out because taking the bus at night's a hassle in the suburbs and cab fare is costly.

More people staying at home is not necessarily a bad thing if it cuts down on needless deaths. But there are some who question whether these tougher laws will stop hard-core drunk drivers who have nothing to lose. These are the crazy people who already have multiple offences stacked up against them.

Will there be enough police around to enforce these laws or will the deterrence effect be enough?

B.C. Attorney General Mike De Jong will have to keep us in the loop as to whether these new laws are working.

In the meantime, socializing over a drink is about to go the way of the dinosaur because the work involved in getting home makes dinner out the fun equivalent of a visit to the dentist.

—The Tri-City News

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The 'Zalm' has still got it

B.C.'s finance Minister Colin Hansen says the public will learn more about the harmonized sales tax before a referendum scheduled for Sept. 24, 2011.Tom Fletcher photo

Democracy winsCongratulations and best

wishes to Ian Paton, new Delta Councillor to follow the honour-able footsteps of the late coun-cillor George Hawksworth.

And congratulations to all the candidates who gave their time, energy and talents to serve Delta.

Lastly congratulations to Delta residents who cast their ballots.

The democratic vote is in. Now it's time for all Delta points of view to support Mr. Paton as the new member of Delta Coun-cil.

In turn, I and all residents of Delta respectfully look to Mr. Paton to represent all the people

of Delta with our various points of view.

Working together in good will as a united and progressive Delta is a worthy community goal and democratic privilege.

Carol Vignale,Delta

Praise for courage

Thinking about you and your family Samantha (Courage presonified, South Delta Leader, Sept. 17, 2010), you are an amaz-ing, courageous, caring and beau-tiful young woman.

I remember when you first set out to fundraise this year and

despite all your obstacles you surpassed your fundraising goal for the Terry Fox Run.

I am going to the White Rock/South Surrey run and walking for you because and I know you would do the same if you could.

I am so proud of you Samantha, you have and will always make a difference to those around you.

Love and Hugs,

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J en Beauregard struggles to find the right word.

It’s a challenge the 24-year-old Abbotsford woman grapples with every time she speaks—one of many adversities result-ing from being hit by an SUV while direct-ing traffic at a South Fraser Perimeter Road construction site on Ladner Trunk Road the morning of Sept. 25, 2009.

“I don’t think people really understand the dangers that can happen to them,” said Beau-regard, who is appearing in a WorkSafeBC video appealing to drivers to slow down as they pass through construction sites where traffic is being managed by flaggers.

“It seems like everybody feels they’re invincible and that nothing ever happens to them," she says. “I want them to be aware of the dangers that could potentially cause death.”

Beauregard was hit by a driver who was allegedly texting at the time of the collision.

The impact flung her 100 feet out of her boots and she landed on her head, or so she’s been told, since she can’t remember

the incident.“I trusted people would obey my signs,”

said Beauregard. “I just trusted somebody would stop. I

wasn’t aware that some people would not be paying attention to us.”

She was in a coma for six days and a hospi-tal for two months. On top of the amnesia—Beauregard can’t even remember how long she worked as a flagger—both her legs were broken, her right arm was snapped in five places, metal plates had to be inserted to hold her pelvis together, all her ribs were cracked, her spleen was ruptured and she needed facial reconstruction.

She had trouble standing, sitting or even lying down for any amount of time because any position was excruciating.

“I lost all independence. I couldn’t go to the washroom by myself, I couldn’t change myself, couldn’t feed myself.

“Every aspect of life was challenging,” said Beauregard, who now uses a cane to get around.

“Just the fact I walk I appreciate, because I was told I wouldn’t be able to walk.”

According to WorkSafeBC, 73 claims were filed for flag persons struck by vehicles from

2005 to 2009. That’s more than one per month over those

five years, including two fatalities.The death toll increased July 15 when Don-

ald Cain, a 49-year-old Langley man, was killed while working on a Lougheed Highway road widening project just west of Mission.

Katherine Keras, owner of Pro Safe Traffic Services, was Cain’s boss and she feels the carnage has to stop.

She says the government needs to establish stronger regulations and there needs to be increased police enforcement.

She said the Mission RCMP got a taste of her world when they donned overalls and flaggers’ gear to nab violators.

One RCMP member had to slam his hand on a car to get the driver’s attention.

“The errors and the driver skills are unbe-lievable,” said Keras during a break setting up a job on South Fraser Way.

“It’s like we made them an Indy (race car) track and they’re just whipping through because we’ve got some cones out.

“Our laws are definitely too soft, too lax. We need to make an example.”

Keras also maintained that contractors looking to cut costs often do so by reducing

the number of flag people.“We really have nobody on our side,” said

Keras. “All these people putting their life in danger for 12 bucks an hour, 15 or 18, it’s not enough.”

“Drivers don’t care,” B.C. flaggers spokes-woman Diane Herback told CTV News recent-ly. “They speed, talk on their cellphones, and drink and drive.”

Herback is looking for police to step up enforcement, and if they don’t, flaggers will take action.

“The public needs to realize that we have a lot of power. We could shut a bridge down in about 10 minutes.”

This month flaggers in B.C. formed an association in hopes they can work with law enforcement agencies around the province to increase construction-zone safety.

In the past year, WorkSafeBC has expanded its Slow Down campaign. Signs along road construction sites now feature kids quoting slogans such as, “My mommy (or) daddy works here.”

“We’ve added the personal dimension,” said Al Johnson, WorkSafeBC regional direc-tor of construction.

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He also is calling on traffic control companies and the pri-mary contractors that hire them to better supervise the control-lers to make sure they’re doing what they’re trained to do.

“You think it’s an easy job just standing out there telling peo-ple to slow down.But you have to have eye contact with the drivers, you have to have your wits about you moving trucks around, there’s a lot to keep track of,” said Johnson.

He’d also like to see control-lers be given more than just the current two-day certification course currently required.

Meanwhile, Beauregard has always wanted to be an elementary teacher.

Before the accident she spent six years getting her education degree, but hadn’t gone into the class-room to get certification. Now the plan is to attend the University of the Fraser Valley to regain what she

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U nder the hood of your car—traditionally a man's world?

Maybe. But Shirley Brown would like to see more women under-stand their vehicles.

The owner of South Delta Motors (with her husband TJ) hosted a free workshop Wednesday evening (Sept. 15) called Girls Tech Talk Nite to teach the basics of car maintenance to female owners.

The purpose of the workshop was twofold: to empower and educate female drivers, and to introduce women to her staff and help them find an auto shop they can trust, Brown says.

"The objective of the evening was to help the ladies have a much better understanding of how their automo-biles work, and hopefully feel more comfortable discussing issues with the service writer when they do bring their vehicle in for repairs," she says.

Brown encouraged women of all ages to attend, from young women with their first vehicle to seniors who lost a husband who typically took care of their car.

South Delta Motors' part time tech-nician Jennilee Stuparyk was on hand to help the women who attended check under their hoods. Also pres-ent was a tire representative to talk about the importance of proper tire pressure and the various grades and qualities of tires.

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MORNING START—Jodi Stokes Dickinson, studio director of the soon to be open Bikram Yoga in Tsawwassen, says her recipe for pumpkin seed and walnut porridge is the perfect thing to follow a yoga session.Philip Raphael photo

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There's a new choir in town, and they're looking for more members.

Anyone who wants to join Delta Sings, in its second season, can attend rehearsals this month and early October.

The budding group is directed by Tsawwassen's John Trepp, who retired in 2007 after 30 years' directing choral music in Van-couver schools. He created Delta Sings last year, a mixed-voice audition choir made up of sing-ers of all ages with a wide range of vocal experience.

For instance, Delta Sings tenor Oscar Fung represented B.C. in the National Youth Choir this summer, and a number of others have performed in musical the-atre and choral groups.

Others have a history of learn-ing from or singing with Trepp.

“I sang in John’s choir back in the early 80s,” said the choir co-founder, Kathryn Grant, “and although I’ve sung in several

adult choirs over the years, there’s something very special about being part of John’s choir again.”

In the spring, Trepp was rec-ognized for his service to the BC Choral Federation with the 2010 Willian Award.

And this month, Delta Sings joined the Delta Community Music School (DCMS), an orga-nization that has provided music education in Delta since 1981.

“We’re delighted to have Delta Sings in our organization,” said Stephen Robb, executive director of the DCMS. “It’s a great oppor-tunity to expand into a new vocal program and a privilege to have a musical educator as accomplished as John Trepp in our school.”

Building camaraderie is anoth-er part of the group's mandate. Delta Sings members enjoy gath-

ering at potlucks or for karaoke, especially after a successful con-cert or challenging rehearsal, said alto Alexis MacPherson.

“We tackle difficult music and sometimes it’s challenging," MacPherson said. “But we’ve learned to rely on each other. It’s such a great feeling when we’re all singing together.”

Delta Sings meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Community Music School (4705 Arthur Dr.). New members, especially those with tenor, baritone or bass voic-es, are invited to sessions on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Informal auditions are held to determine placement, and membership fees are $95 a term, including music.

Visit www.deltasings.com for more details, including informa-tion on upcoming concerts.

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IN TUNE—John Trepp received the 2010 Willian Award from the BC Choral Federation earlier this spring. Trepp directs a new choir in Delta called Delta Sings. Contributed photo

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Rowing forwardLadner rower Joe Dart reflects on spectacular summer resultsPHILIP RAPHAELE D I T O R

A sk standout rower Joe Dart to talk about where he plans to take his row-

ing career after a spectacular summer and he gives you an honest answer.

"At the moment, as far as row-ing goes I truly do not have any definite plans," says the 18-year-old Delta Secondary grad via email form Europe where he's on a backpacking trip. "I'm without a doubt going to continue to train and keep rowing as a major part of my year, but don't really have any definite goals behind it at the moment."

But judging by his performanc-es at the CanAmMex junior regat-ta in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in July, the future looks bright.

Despite unfamiliar hot and humid conditions, Dart won gold in the single scull event amidst significant competition from U.S. and Mexican rowers. He also scored a bronze in the men's quad race.

Those two stellar results came on the heels of Dart, who has come up through the ranks of the Delta Deas Rowing Club, win-ning the men's single event at the high school championships in St.

Catherines, Ontario earlier in the year.

Cap that with him winning the Kiwanis Delta Memorial Sports Award in June and Dart has had quite a busy time.

"He's deserved his break," says Dart's mom Bonnie, who added her son is a "quiet planner" who goes about his business without fanfare and knows exactly where he'd like to go in terms of a career in both sport and vocation.

"He doesn't stop, and I can't stop him," says Bonnie.

Delta Deas Rowing Club presi-dent Jane McCall agrees.

"Joe has his own agenda and is so goal orientated," McCall says. "He knows exactly what he wants to do."

A clear measure of that is his decision not to accept the invita-tion from Brentwood College in Mill Bay on Vancouver Island to finish high school and be part of its renowned rowing program.

"You just don't say no to Brentwood, but Joe did because it didn't offer him everything he wanted," McCall says.

What Dart wants to pursue, other than more rowing success, is a job as a firefighter.

"To be a firefighter just seems like a dream job," Dart says. "It's a physical hands-on job, that is

about much more than just the job itself. There's really not much about the job in what I can see that would give me any reason not to want to do it."

But while that is the career path he has, Dart reminds mindful of not only advancing his rowing, but giving back to the sport as well.

"I've always had the intention of coaching, I'm still not sure if I can juggle everything as well as coaching at the moment," Dart says. "But to help out even the smallest degree with the sport of rowing is my hope."

Longer term, Dart says he knows rowing could take him far, although he knows it will take dedication to step up another level.

"The Olympics would be a huge undertaking and really takes a devoted person to get there," he says. "I am planning on becoming the best I can be in the sport, but I really couldn't say if that would be enough. With where I am now, 2012 (Olympic Summer Games in London) is something that would not be in the scopes at all, 2016, you never know. Rowing is fun for me and becoming the best I can is fun. That's about as far as my aspirations go."■ [email protected]

ON TAP—A future in coaching young rowers, a career in firefighting and a possible shot at an Olympic spot in 2016 are all on the horizon for Ladner's Joe Dart. Stuart McCall photo

›HOTSHOTGym reunion

Calling all current and former tumblers, jumpers and flexible folks—Delta Gymnastics Society is holding an anniversary celebration and reunion Oct. 9 to mark the club's 35th anniversary and organizers are looking for you.

For more information, call the society at 604-943-0460.

Putting Kids First…35 years of helping our children stay physically active!

Delta Gymnastics Reunion

Come and celebrate 35 years of Delta GymnasticsPast and Present Gymnasts, Coaches and Parents

Coaching staff will also be on hand so feel free to bring your children.

Walk down memory lane, memorabilia, scrapbooks, slide show and more.

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rob Fleming the BC NDP Environment Critic, and North Delta MLA Guy Gentner will hold a public forum on Farmland and

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The AGM business meeting will follow the Public forum at 3:30 - 5:00pm

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'Wat do you like best about it?”

That question about the Audi TTS Roadster drew a response that surprised myself.

Was I actually overlooking a superb exterior skin, full of seduc-tive curves and creases that make Audi’s shapely sports coupe one of the the most outstanding cars on the road today?

And was I bypassing a smooth-running and powerful, 2.0 litre engine that brings on 265 hors-es with the gentle depressing of the accelerator, vaulting it to 100 km/h in a scant 5.1 seconds?

The answers to both of my ques-tions was yes. And the answer to

the car buff asking me what I enjoyed most about my week-long test in the pure white TTS Roadster was actually a pair of attributes.

First there was the gorgeously styled steering wheel.

That’s right, a steering wheel.The next was the transmission.Pretty mundane, but when you

are talking about the TTS Road-ster’s component parts, at least my two favourites.

Yes, there’s plenty to like, but those two stood out for me.

So, what’s with the steering wheel?

It has a super shape, inspired no doubt by Formula racing cars with a flat bottom section that gives you more space above your thighs when driving, not that you really need it. But it just looks very cool.

It’s very similar in design to one on VW’s Golf GTI model.

And it has all the right con-toured grip points on the curved portions that inspire confidence when you toss the TTS into tight corners and come out poised and still on rubber.

Steering wheel mounted con-trols, while not a new item on cars, work exceedingly well on the Roadster.

One aspect I appreciated was the set of thumb wheels on either side of the three-spoked set up that control stereo volume and radio station selections.

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She looks fabulous.“The South Delta Leader felt it was time to put Merren Anderson into the spotlight with a fab makeover!

With South Delta resident Merren Anderson starting Grade 9 this month, mom Megan thought the timing was great for a back-to-school makeover.

"She's at a point where she is trying to figure out what her style is," said Megan on why she nominated her 14-year-old daughter. "I thought it would be a good opportunity for her to see what works as she's growing up."

Merren was excited to hear about her nomination. The experience started off with a morning shopping trip with Be Fab stylist Michelle Sullivan.

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“It is then you get something very special.”

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Th ey start doing all the right things with great enthusiasm – eating better and exercising – but everything seems to get in the way. Th ey know they should drive to the gym aft er dinner, but all they want to do is veg in front of the telly.

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‘It has to be functional as well as aesthetic’CONTINUED FROM P.8

Concept to Design principal Carolyn Lino Stewart says whether large or small, home offi ces can be individual, comfortable and functional. Having items such as trophies, certifi cates, or collectables on display adds a personal touch.

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As with any home renovation, no matter how large or small, the process starts with what the client wants; each reno differs depending on budget, space, varying tastes and based on the relationship between the homeowners work with their renovation team of contractors.

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As with many renovations of older homes, Jones says the homeowners wanted to open up their old kitchen space to the rest of the living area, instead of having a small, tucked-away space.

“We get asked to do that all the time,” says Jones of the open concept.

A variety of trends and styles is constantly changing in the kitchen design world, but Jones and Macdonald concur that several design requests are cur-rently more in demand than others.

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COMPOSTING FACILITY NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE THAT Enviro-Smart Organics Ltd. (Instant Lawn Turf Farm (1994) dba Westcoast Instant Lawns) of 4295 72nd Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N2 has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to: 1. Operate a Composting Facility located at 4295 72nd Street, Delta, BC, where

yard waste, food waste, wood waste and horse manure would be received and composted, thereby reducing the volume of waste destined for disposal. Unacceptable materials such as hatchery waste, fish processing waste, wastewater treatment plant sludge and chicken manure would not be permitted on site.

2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal

description of: PID 024-632-091, Lot 1; Plan LMP 43954, District Lot 179 & 180, Group 2, New Westminster Land District.

3. Receive organic materials, aerate windrows in a primary composting building,

cure windrows in static piles and aerate a leachate collection pond Monday – Sunday, 24 hours a day; limit the mixing of organics, windrow turning, compost screening and soil blending to the hours of Monday – Sunday 7AM -6PM; open to the public Monday - Friday 7AM – 6PM, Saturday 7AM -5PM.

4. Ensure no more than a combined total weight of 2,000 dry tonnes

(approximately 10,000 wet tonnes) of compostable organics and actively composting materials would be on the site at any given time. The total weight of finished compost product is not included in the combined total weight of unprocessed organics and unfinished compost provided above. The annual maximum capacity of the facility would remain at the current 19,000 dry tonnes, which is approximately 100,000 wet tonnes.

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Metro Vancouver

Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8

Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707

Email: [email protected]

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For a Free Estimate please call

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Sat. Sept. 25th ~ 8am to 2pmBooks, household miscellaneous,

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1575 BEACH GROVE RD.(Corner of 16th & Beach Grove)

LadnerGARAGE SALE

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AUCTION BANK--OWNED HOMES For Sale including properties in this area. Now is the time! The market, inter-est rates, and oportunities could not be better. NEW PROPERTIES ADDED DAILY! Bid Now Online: www.OnlineBidNow.com HUDSON & MARSHALL, 1-866-539-4174

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

DELTA NORTH

SHANNON GARDENSThe Place to Live in N. Delta

Park Like Setting

1 Bdrm $850/mo; 2 bdrms from $1000 + hydro. Quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, garborator, f/s, d/w, f/place. Inste storage & u/g pkg. Heated indoor pool & sauna.

Call 604-591-5666Website: www.aptrentals.net

DELTA WEST

4895 - 55B St, Ladner 1 & 2 Bdrms Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incl heat & h/w.

Prkg avail. Refs req’d, N/P Call 604.946.1094

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS1 Bdrm Apts Avail

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

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

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen

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

Call 604-830-4002 or604-830-8246

Visit our website:www.aptrentals.net

RICHMOND

WATERSTONEBright ★ Quiet ★ Spacious

1 & 2 Bdrm Apt Suites3 Appliances, balcony,

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Townhomes6 Appliances

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Somerset Gardens1851 Southmere Crescent E.

2 Bedroom suites starting at $875.00/mo. Close to all amenities. Avail now.

Call 604-451-6676

LANGLEY 3Bdrm Rancher. Fenced 3.5Ac. 204St/80Ave. $2100/mo. Ref Req. Ph: 604-807-6779

OFFICE FOR LEASE

428 sf 2nd fl r, professional offi ce bldg. Elevator,

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Phone Gertie 1-250-247-7242

or cell: 604-306-4563

RICHMOND

Briargate & PaddockTownhouses

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

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

maintenance included.

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

Website www.aptrentals.net

SURREY

Kingston Gardens 15385 – 99th Avenue

Guildford Area

2 Bedroom Townhouse start-ing at $800.00/mo. Close to all amenities. Available now.

Call 604-451-6676

SURREY

MOVE IN NOW!!Don’t Wait!

3 Bdrms & Den $1200/mo. Family Complex

conveniently located close to schools, bus, skytrain &

shopping. 5 appliances, gas fi replace,

backyard.

Call 604-830-2501Website: www.aptrentals.net

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

1999 HONDA Civic Si(G) Silver ext Grey cloth int Coupe Sunroof Manual 168,000 km 4 cyl Air condi-tion Power everything ABS Airbags Aftermarket taillights and spoiler New water pump and timing belt Reg. oil change, fl uids, brake check, etc. $5600. Call 604-856-3435 or 604-309-3757 for more details

2000 PORSCHE BOXTER, 84,500 km, 5 spd convert.,near mint cond. $17,500 obo. Call 1-604-869-7028

BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2011 BIGFOOT Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024. www.rosmanrv.com.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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Minimum $120 for Complete full-size VehiclesServing the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943

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FEAST AT A FIELD—Visitors try samples from Vancouver Italian restaurant Cibo Trattoria at Feast of Fields organized by Farm Folk/City Folk on Aug. 29 at Wellbrook Winery. Hundreds came to the event at the east Delta farm to try foods and wines from across B.C. Boaz Joseph photo

SWEET ANNIVERSARY—Rudie Grzelak is happy in his 'sweet surroundings.'

As owner of The Chocolate Bear Shoppe in the

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, it's a far cry from

the environment he has been accustomed to.

'Retail is retail, but I used to work in hardware. So

now, instead of nuts and bolts and two by fours, it's

chocolates. And you can eat the inventory,' he says

laughing. This weekend the store celebrates 20 years in business. To mark the anniversary, the store is

having a sale starting Friday (Sept. 24) and running

through the weekend. For more on this story, visit

southdeltaleader.com and click on the 'Business' tab.

Philip Raphael photo

[more-onlinewww.southdeltaleader.com

MOONLIT SUPPORT—Ready for Saturday's Moonlight Gala (Sept. 25) at the Boundary Bay Airport to support the Delta Hospital Foundation are (L-R) gala chair Sarah Toigo, Tsawwassen Envision branch manager Tina Fox, Alpha Aviation manger Michael Prosser and Michael Dicks of CTC Catering. To inquire about last minute tickets, call 604-940-9695 Contributed photo

ON NOW!

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