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›inbriefCops for Cancer

The charity bicycle tour Cops for Cancer were in South Delta last Friday (Sept. 28), visiting schools and raising awareness for the deadly disease.

The tour stopped at South Park elementary in Tsaw-wassen where the South Delta Leader took photo-graphs of riders and school children.

Children with cancer receive bead necklaces while in hospital and the necklace grows as they receive their treatment, which is why the bicyclists receive necklaces to demonstrate solidarity with those children.

The tour continued through Thrifty Foods in Tsaw-wassen, South Point Academy, and the Delta Police Department, before going to the Fraser Valley.

free transit offer for students TransLink is offering students free transit for the week of Oct. 8-12 in support of international Walk to School Week.

The idea is to promote alternatives to riding the family car to school and the offer is available to students from kindergarten to high school (with a valid GoCard.)

Students can use the free transit offer any time of day that week and not just to get to school. Classes can also take advantage of it to go on field trips.

Truckers protestDeltaport Way was lined with container trucks last

Friday (Sept. 28) from the port all the way to Hwy. 17.The truckers were showing their support for a trucking

protest at Vanterm in Vancouver over delays. A spokes-woman for Port Metro Vancouver said the truckers pulled off the side of the road and did not impede the regular flow of traffic.

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Massey tunnel replacement promised within next decadeNo word on where crossing might be or if it will be a bridge or tunnel

The aging George Massey Tunnel has made the worst road list in B.C. for two years in a row by the BCAA with congestion cited as the reason by 90 per cent of respondents. Black Press photo

ADriAn MACNAirr E P O r T E r

P remier Christy Clark said the province will soon address Delta's desperate need for a new Fraser River cross-

ing, but a solution may be as far as a decade away.

Speaking to reporters at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria on Fri-day (Sept. 28), Clark said she didn't know where the new crossing would go, when it might be built, or whether it would be a bridge or a tunnel.

"I don't know the answer to that," she said bluntly. "We don't even know what the replacement would look like."

Delta-South MLA Vicki Huntington expressed cautious optimism to the news.

“Delta needs a good connection for com-muters," she said from Victoria. "While I accept there will be some costs, I do not want any crossing at any cost. The devil is always in the details.”

Clark said the province is just in the plan-ning process, and although she could not say what those plans entail she acknowledged the need for a solution for Delta.

"It's an economic bottleneck," Clark said.

"Talk to anybody who drives through the Massey Tunnel in rush hour commute and they will tell you it's a huge headache."

It's not just a headache for some frustrated business owners. Robert Miller, president of Diaset Products Ltd. in the Tilbury Industrial Park off River Road, says the gridlock is eat-ing his profits.

"No shipments will leave this afternoon from my manufacturing plant," said Miller, though it's not because they're not ready to ship.

"When I try to explain to my customer in Chile that his order is held up one more day because of a stalled car, he will think that I am joking. He will point out that he has no problems getting products from one of my competitors [in the United States]," said Miller.

He also cited the closing off of 68th St. to commuter traffic which has created a park-ing lot on River Road, meaning local traffic can drive around the Crescent Dr. area but they can't leave until traffic clears.

Miller said companies like his get paid based on the date the shipments arrive, which means a loss of a single day has a sig-nificant effect on cash flow.

Huntington said she wasn't sure where the best place for a new crossing might be, but suggested a connection from the South Fra-ser Perimeter Road to 72nd or 80th streets might work, with an eye toward the long-term vision of a crossing at Boundary Rd. from Richmond to Vancouver.

"The bridge would have to have a huge approach to it," she said, adding she would work to ensure any new crossing will not eat up valuable farmland.

Huntington said gridlock is due to popu-lation booms east of Delta, pushing traffic from the Alex Fraser Bridge to the tunnel.

But there are things that can be done with the traffic signals at Hwy. 99 and River Road and the exit to the tunnel in Richmond that would have an immediate positive impact on gridlock in Delta, says Huntington.

She said would bring up those, and other issues when she met with Minister of Trans-portation Mary Polak last Friday.

The $25 million George Massey Tunnel was built in 1957 and opened in 1959, shortly before construction of Tsawwassen's ferry terminal, and 11 years before the Roberts Bank Superport was opened with Westshore Terminals as its only tenant.

— with files from Jeff Nagel


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Delta Hospital received the $700,000 digital imaging equipment from auxiliary

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Women now have a new weapon in the fight for early cancer detec-tion with the acquisition of a digital imaging mammography machine at Delta Hospital.

The new machine provides health care professionals with a more detailed digital readout, elim-inating the need for film processing and anxious moments waiting.

For Mayor Lois Jackson, who has lost one daughter to breast cancer and her other daughter recently had a mastectomy, this issue hits close to home.

“I continue to tell women or their children testing is really important, and for us to have our own digital imagery at the hospital is such a bonus for the people in this com-munity.”

Jackson says it’s difficult, even at the best of times, to know for sure whether a mammogram will catch breast cancer in the earliest stages, which is why technological improvements are so important.

“I think that’s what happened with my first daughter,” says Jack-son. “I think the old imagery was not as good as it could have been so I’m just delighted to have that capability for the people in our community.”

The older analogue units used a chemistry-based film developing process, which took longer to get results. The new digital imaging allows technicians to view differ-ent depths unavailable with ana-logue scans. And there’s no need for a dark room, magnifying glass, or bright lights.

“The analogy I use is with digi-tal cameras,” says Elaine Canning of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary, the organization responsible for buy-

ing the $700,000 machine for the hospital. “We started out with two megapixels and now we’re up to 14 or 16.”

“Everyone is moving to this but they haven’t yet made that process,” says Penny MacKenzie, head of medical imaging at Delta Hospital.

She says Delta is one of the lucky few to get the equipment, which is why the hospital is encouraging women to take advantage.

The hospital provides a mam-mogram screening both through self-referral appointment or a diagnostic screening with physi-cian referral.

“It’s so much quicker because we don’t have to develop film, which would take three minutes,” says Sta-cey Jones, a medical radiation tech-nologist at Delta Hospital. They now get the image almost instantly.

It wasn’t so long ago that Delta Hospital received its first diagnostic mammogram machine, eliminat-ing the need for women to travel through the George Massey tun-nel to Richmond Hospital. Prior to 1997, patients requiring a biopsy had to go to Richmond to have the wire inserted and then drive back through the tunnel before the local anesthetic wore off.

The learning curve to using the new machine isn’t too steep, since technologists like Jones receive two and a half years of formal educa-tion, years of on-the-job training,

and continuous education to keep pace with rapidly changing health technology.

“I would say mammography is the hardest imaging we do,” says Jones, explaining patients are quite nervous about the idea of cancer.

“We know it’s stressful and we try to reduce that and make them laugh,” says Elaine Canning.

“We talk non-stop,” says Cheryl Mason, another medical radiation technologist. “The more involved the patient is, the more in-control the patient feels and comfortable about the process.”

It’s the people who come in ner-vous and don’t want to talk who might find it more difficult dealing with the situation, she added.

Even men can benefit from the machine. A little known fact is that up to six per cent of men will devel-op breast cancer in their lifetime.

“This is not just a female disease,” says Canning.

The new machine was raised by the auxiliary through purchases in the hospital gift shop and their thrift store in Ladner. That income pro-vides a continuous source of fund-ing, so the hospital can get what it needs without asking the commu-nity for donations, says Canning.

“We couldn’t do it without our volunteers,” says Jones, referring to the auxiliary. “We call you guys our air traffic controllers.”[email protected]

New mammography machine to help early cancer detection

Delta Hospital medical radiation technologist Stacey Jones (left) shows patient Dawn Waugh the new digital imaging equipment. Adrian MacNair photo

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For Ladner's Shawna Fiske, there's no place like home. The owner of Fiskco Health and Performance has opened

a brand new chiropractic clinic in the heart of Ladner, where she was born and raised.

"This is where my roots are," says Shaw-na, adding she's delighted to be back in her hometown where people wave to her and friendly smiles are shared by passersby.

Shawna spent the past four years at Toronto's Canadian Memorial Chiroprac-tic College in Toronto, finishing 10 years of post-secondary education that includes

a kinesiology degree from the University of the Fraser Valley and a Sports Science diploma from Douglas College. Not that being in Toronto was a bad thing.

It's where she met her best friend and new colleague, Dani-elle Miller, whose

bubbly personality seems to complement Shawna's more laid-back B.C. style per-fectly.

"We just have fun every day here," says Danielle, who was lured into the opportu-nity by Shawna.

Both women got into chiropractic care to help others. Shawna's father was a Ladner fisherman who lost his left arm below his elbow when she was a child.

With his arm gone he used to experience what's known as phantom limb pain, where a person's brain thinks the arm hurts even when it's no longer there.

But after going to a chiropractor for treat-ment he was able to control that feeling. It inspired his daughter to learn the science for herself.

After decades of fighting skepticism about chiropractic care, these medically-trained doctors are getting their due.

Danielle has used her talents in impov-erished countries in Africa, like Gambia, Liberia, and Namibia, to provide desper-ately needed help.

"These are places where you can see the instant impact of your treatment," she says. "It just makes you feel good."

Shawna is half-native, from the Heiltsuk Nation in Bella Bella. She feels it's impor-tant to help First Nations communities who can't regularly afford chiropractor services. She donates her time every Monday in the Sts'ailes Nation in Harrison Hot Springs.

"Realistically, there's a lot of money for health care for aboriginal populations, but without the programs or people in place the money just stagnates somewhere else," says Shawna, adding she'd like to do something similar for the Tsawwassen First Nation.

Fiskco is about more than spinal adjust-ments. They plan to offer regular chiroprac-tic services, as well as naturopathic medi-cine and massage therapy.

Shawna says their philosophy is to look at a person's health as a whole, including diet, in order to make responsible and informed recommendations to their clients.

The new Fiskco clinic is located at 7-5078 47A Ave. in Ladner, just at the corner of 51st St.

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Best friends Shawna Fiske (left) and Danielle Miller went to school together at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. They've since opened an attractive chiropractic clinic together in Ladner. Adrian MacNair Photo

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Port Metro Vancouver is inviting the public to look at plans for a second Del-taport terminal 5.5 kilome-ters off the shore of Roberts Bank in Delta to meet its projected container capac-ity for 2030.

“It’s another update on something we’ve been talking about a long time,” says Robin Sylvester, Port of Metro Vancouver’s pres-ident and chief executive officer. “It fundamentally comes down to our long-term forecast of container traffic requirements and demands of container capacity.”

Sylvester referred to the public meetings as phase two of a very broad pub-lic consultation program, about a year after first float-ing the idea to the public.

The project updates include a design concept and potential ways to mitigate environmental impact to an area widely considered one of Western Canada’s largest wetlands and migratory bird habitats.

That issue concerns Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, who last week said she was disap-pointed the newly desig-nated Fraser River Delta Ramsar Site does not include Roberts Bank.

“Well, the reason they

[the federal government] didn’t include Roberts Bank in the Ramsar site is obviously they knew full well that they were moving forward on the next phase of Terminal two construc-tion,” says Huntington.

A year ago the province proposed 8,700 hectares of Roberts Bank as a protected Wildlife Management Area, but not any of the land between the two cause-ways, including Tsawwas-sen First Nation land and water lots.

Huntington says that was a political decision.

“The Port has a lot of influence and say on whether or not there will or won’t be a Wildlife Manage-ment Area,” says Hunting-ton, describing the area as a bubble zone immune to environmental protections.

But Robin Sylvester says a full environmental assess-ment will take place long before a single shovel hits the ground.

“I think very under-standably people will want to know how we’re going to mitigate the environ-mental impact of building another container termi-

nal,” says Sylvester. “We’ve already done a lot of work on that. We already have a very good track record of successfully mitigating environmental changes in that area.”

Port Metro Vancouver moved 2.5 million 20-foot equivalent unit contain-ers in 2011 through its ter-minals in Vancouver and Delta. The expansion site would see Deltaport move nearly that many by 2030 just on its own.

“As the population grows, as the economy grows, the need for container trade grows to underpin all of our quality of life,” says Syl-vester.

The construction of the new terminal is estimated to create direct, indirect and induced employment worth 4,500 jobs over the six year project, worth $1.14 billion in wages, and add $1.63 billion to the Cana-dian economy.

A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n , Port Metro Vancouver estimates Deltaport will directly employ 9,200 people worth $440 mil-lion in annual wages, and general a total economic

output of $3.1 billion.Sylvester says the cre-

ation of the South Fra-ser Perimeter Road and recent announcement of a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel will ease congestion associated with the increased container traffic.

Several stakeholder meetings and open hous-es will soon take place between Oct. 23 and Nov. 8 across several cities. The first open house is at Hilton Vancouver Airport in Rich-mond Oct. 25 form 6-9 p.m., followed by one in Delta on Oct. 27 at the Town and Country Inn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An open house in Surrey happens at the Northview Golf and Country Club Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m. A second open house in Delta will be at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. The last open house will be in Langley at the Newlands Golf and Country Club from 6-9 p.m.

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Pebble Hill Elementary school children will soon enjoy the fruits of the labour of several South Delta Secondary students who have been gardening at the school over the summer.

Well, technically, they'll be enjoying the vegetables of their labour.

SDSS Grade 7 students planted 200 cucumbers at the end of the school year in June, and the harvest resulted in a whopping 3,500 cucumbers in August.

The students have since been harvesting and pick-ling the cucumbers, then taking that learning experi-ence and sharing it as a teachable moment for Pebble Hill school children.

"No, it isn't a dead fish," says ML Schneider, a SDSS Grade 12 student, answering a question from a Grade 3 student about a funny-looking hot pepper floating in the brine. The kids go wild with laughter.

ML, along with her father Mike, have taken the lead on the project, teaching and helping the younger chil-dren to learn about horticulture and self-sufficiency gardening.

"There are kids my age who can't cook for them-selves and that's sort of sad," says ML, easy to spot in

her bright pink hair-do.They're documenting these little seminars with a

video camera, so they can later be shown on the web.Her father says engaging young people in growing

vegetables will also work with today's online savvy children.

"The idea about engaging kids on it is for them to go online and share their photos and ideas," says Mike.

"You have to engage children early..." he says, "...so they don't have to rely on McDonalds," finishes ML, flashing a mischievous grin at the Grade 3 class.

Although the cucumber harvest is over, they still have spinach, lettuce, beets, garlic, and other veg-gies, which will be harvested and taken to Kin Village community centre where a big salad will be shared with the folks there.

Pebble Hill is just the first school to start this hor-ticultural learning program, with English Bluff and Beach Grove to follow, and eventually every school in the Delta School District.

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(L-R) South Delta Secondary students Aaron, Bri, Bailey, Cullen, and ML in front of Pebble Hill Elementary's garden. The high school students have been harvesting veggies as part of a horticultural pilot program with the Delta School District, which includes learning to pickle cucumbers over the summer. Adrian MacNair photo

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last week’s short-on-specifics announcement by B.C. Premier Christy Clark about a 10-year plan to replace or upgrade the George Massey tunnel took more than a few people by surprise.

lost in the ensuing bridge/tunnel discussion was any talk about a long-term solution for the congestion that plagues Highway 99.

Yes, upgrading the tunnel to perhaps double in size would remove that choke point.

Unfortunately, it would also just relocate it to another spot on the highway, unless the entire highway system is upgraded.

the George Massey tunnel was built in 1957, long before superhighways were a daily part of life for South Deltans, during an era when the community was still filled mainly with farmers.

Critics of Clark’s announcement say more thought needs to be put into rapid transit, that connects South Delta to the growing communities of Richmond and South Surrey.

Yes, blacktoping may win her votes, but Clark won’t be viewed as anything but self-serving unless she takes a closer look at the challenges of an aging roadway system facing continued population growth.

So what’s the solution?Rather than vying for votes by making

vague and questionable promises, Clark would be better served by acting as a true leader, and gathering lower Mainland leaders for a closer and much more comprehensive examination of Highway 99’s troubles.

Yes, the tunnel is a significant problem that will cost millions of taxpayer dollars, but in an age where money is hard to come by, getting better bang for the buck is the key.

At the end of the day, putting more buses on the roadway, and cheaper infrastructure upgrades may serve as a band-aid for the short-term, while transportation planners work on a longer-term approach that takes into account residential and commercial growth.

Unfortunately, that approach won’t top the evening news, meaning the chances of it happening are somewhere between slim and none.

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Its time for a Massey Tunnel reality check. The recent announcement on replacing the Massey Tunnel is nothing more than a public relations gesture. Talk is cheap. An actual tunnel replacement – not so much. It will be 15 years or more before a tunnel replacement is built and it will come with at least a $4 billion price tag at today’s prices and more than likely will be tolled.

In the meantime Port Metro Vancouver plans to route even more container trucks through the Massey Tunnel, claiming that port trucks – today and in the future - are not the cause of congestion at the tunnel today. Depending on which set of figures you believe—and there have been several estimates—we could see up to 4500 trucks a day traveling to

and from Roberts Bank by 2017, an increase of 1500 trucks over today. And if they get their way they then plan on doubling the size of the container port on Roberts Bank with estimates that truck trips could almost double to 7400 trucks per day. All this well before any tunnel replacement is likely to be in place.

The current port transport infrastructure is hopelessly broken. So what could be done to improve things? There are a number of ways in which Port Metro Vancouver could lessen their truck movements, including:

Use barges to transport containers by water on and off Deltaport.

Implement short haul rail, whereby containers destined to/from the Lower Mainland are hauled by rail to existing inland intermodal terminals on the Fraser River.

Expand one or more of the inner harbour container terminals. One of these terminal operators has requested to

double the size of its operation but Port Metro Vancouver says it has no plans to do so until 2030

Cooperate with the port of Prince Rupert and take the pressure off Vancouver area ports by routing more traffic through Prince Rupert. (This was also a federal government recommendation).

Problem is that Port Metro Vancouver seems to have no interest in looking for solutions to ease the traffic nightmare at the Massey Tunnel and elsewhere in the lower mainland.

So perhaps it is time for Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities to start putting the pressure on by demanding that Port Metro Vancouver takes action. Perhaps for example Metro Vancouver should seek a levy on every truck that arrives or leaves Deltaport. Some other container ports in North America already have such fees levied.

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Massey tunnel reality check

Premier Christy Clark says the George massey Tunnel will be replaced within 10 years.Jennifer Gauthier file photo

On Saturday, Sept. 22 one of the volunteers at the Delta Hospital Thrift Shop had his bike stolen from outside the store. He reported the theft to the police, but so far he still has not recovered his bike.

To the person who stole it, I would like to say this was not a bike donated to the store.

It was a young working man`s means of transportation and the loss of it is causing him a lot of grief. He does not have the money to just go out and buy a new one. What a reward for a young man who sacrifices his Saturday for the good of the community!

If this letter stirs someone`s

conscience, the bike can be dropped off at the back of the store next Saturday with no questions asked.

Our volunteer would be extremely grateful.

June Pearson,Ladner

Volunteer shows up to help, gets bike stolen

Question: do you think the Massey tunnel will actually be replaced in 10 years?

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ENBRIDGE ROUTECome see the award winning eco-docu-mentary On The Line. In the summer of 2010 filmmaker Frank Wolf and a friend biked, hiked, rafted and kayaked the track of the proposed Enbridge pipeline as it crossed 773 watercourses on it's journey to the B.C. coast. Their rough and tumble journey reveals the severe risks associated with this mega-project. There will also be info on the mass civil disobedience action in Victoria Oct. 22 against pipelines and tankers. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Where: Ladner Pioneer Library., 4683 - 51st St. Info: Call Cathy at 604-946-0877.

> SOUTH DELTA BABY FAIRSouth Delta Baby Fair: Great Expectations if an event for those expecting a baby or have a new baby or toddler. Many exhibi-tors showing trendy and useful products, local programs, services, resources, activity demonstrations, tons of prizes and fun for toddlers. Sponsored by Delta Early Child Development Committee and Delta Com-munity Literacy Committee. When: Saturday, Oct. 13. Where: Ladner Community Centre, 4734 – 51st St. Info: www.deltaecd.com.

> TALK ON TOXIC LIFESTYLEThe Go Green Delta Book & Film Club will examine Slow Death by Rubber Duck by Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie which looks at the subject of toxicity in the things that we use or consume in our daily lives. Several copies of the book are available through Tsawwassen Library. We welcome new people to join our discussion group (whether or not you have read the book). When: Oct. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. The subject of ‘toxicity’ will continue in the November meeting through a film.

> BAVARIAN CELEBRATIONIt's time to celebrate "Bavarian style." Come enjoy Bonini Sausages, Baron of Beef, Ger-man Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Salad, Dessert, Tea or Coffee at the Oktoberfest event. When: Oct. 13. Where: McKee Seniors Recreation Centre—5155-47th Ave. Cost is $16 for members, ; $18 for guests. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with a cash bar. Dinner

starts at 6 p.m., with dancing from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 604-946-1411.

> SCARY GOOD DEALSCome get some "scary" deals. The DYSL WearHouse Thrift Store is holding a Giant Garage Sale and Halloween celebrations. When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the back of the store. Where: 1308 56th St. Bring your kids and playgames and shop all at the same time.

> DELTASSIST GARAGE SALEDeltassist Family and Community Services is holding a huge garage sale. Items for sale include large folding tables, conference room chairs, filing cabinets, media charts, desks, office furniture, and much more. Everything will be sold by donation with proceeds to be donated to the Deltassist Christmas Programs and the United Way. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 9097—120th Street, Delta (90th & Scott Road area).

> SPOTLIGHT ON ENGLISH GARDENS

The Evergreen Garden Club presents Ange-lika Hedly, who will speak about her recent tour of English gardens. Her observations, illustrated by colorful slides, will focus on the stunning and unusual gardens she has encountered. When: Tuesday,Oct. 16. Where: Kin House, 55050 47th Ave., Ladner.

GROUPS & VOLUNTEERSThe Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the KinVillage Recreation Centre. Join photographers of all skills levels at these fun and informative weekly photo meetings. For further infor-mation, please contact Karoline at [email protected].

The Tsawwassen Badminton Clubhas begun its Fall season and wel-comes new players of all standards of play. We are a "drop-in" club and meet each Monday & Friday evening at Delta Christian School (three court gym), Ladner Trunk

Road, Ladner from 7:30-9.30 p.m.There is no up-front cost and all you need is a rac-quet and a pair of running shoes. Informal coaching is available if requested as well as competitive play. Call Peter Edwards on 604 940 0844 or email: [email protected] or Peter Tait on 604-940-3828 for further infor-mation.

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the 4th Tues-day of the month in the Royal Oaks Social Room,1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. Five of our six bursary recipients will be attending the meeting to speak about their education and career plans. New members are always wel-come. Call Cheryl (604) 943-4634 or Anna (604) 943-0042.

Adult Grief Support Group. When: Began Oct. 2. Where: Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner). 6 sessions: alternate Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. An opportunity for participants to learn about normal grief and to process their grief in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions facilitated by a registered clinical counsellor. For more information call the centre at 604-948-0660 and ask to speak with one of the counsellors. There is also a Walking Group for the Bereaved. Drop-in group Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Centre for Sup-portive Care. Gentle walk, rain or shine, suit-able for people with mobility impairments, followed by refreshments and casual social-ization. Information and resources on grief and loss available. No registration required.

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Mount Baker overlooking Boundary Bay.

One of the most beautiful sights is sun rise over

the Cascade Mountains across Boundary Bay.

The sun casts a gold-en glow over the sum-mit glaciers of this spectacu-lar range and glistens on the water. Tower-ing above the distant peaks is the volcanic cone of Mount Baker, one hun-dre d ki lome-ters southeast. Living in the vicinity of such impressive mountains, we may take them for granted and are only reminded of their beauty when visitors stop to stare. It is worth taking a closer look.

The 3,286-metre peak of Mount Baker, an active volcano, formed when e r u p t i o n s d i s g o rg e d flows of andesitic lava. This highly viscous, sili-ca-rich lava is produced where the oceanic crust sinks under the conti-nental crust in a subduc-tion zone. Mount Baker is one of a string of such stratovolcanoes that includes Mount St Hel-ens and Mount Rainier, in Washington State, and the extinct Coquihalla Mountain in B.C.

Mount Baker is a rela-tively young volcano and is intermittently active. The last notable eruption was about 5,900 years ago, when ash and rock were blasted into the air and debris flows of mud, ice, rocks and trees crashed down its slopes. Spanish explorers, Galiano and Valdez, heard distant rumblings from the vol-cano in June 1792, and debris flows occurred through the mid-1800s. In 1975, gas escaped from Sherman Crater but the mountain slept on.

The ice sheets of the Pleistocene Ice Age only covered the valleys and lower slopes of the moun-tains, but alpine glaciers car ved the summits. The North Cascades are

t h e m o s t glaciated moun-t a i n s i n the lower forty eight states, a n d t h e y experi-ence heavy snowfalls due to their west coast location.

In 1999, Mount Baker received a staggering 29 m of snow! It has thirteen glaciers on its summit, yet despite heavy snow-falls, all of them are now shrinking.

The alpine meadows of Mount Baker are an e c o l o g i c a l t re a s u re. Ho a r y ma r m o t s a n d mountain goats live on the rocky slopes and c h i p m u n k s s c a m p e r among the heather and wild blueberries. Wild-flowers abound in the short summer season: blue lupines, red paint-brush, yellow arnica and magenta monkey flow-er. Fine weather brings spectacular vistas of surrounding peaks, and a chance to hike the alpine trails. At other t imes, the mountain disappears in mist, rain and snow, and the tem-perature plummets. It is a harsh environment and only hardy species can survive.

Anne Murray is a local naturalist, blogger, and author of two books: A Nature Guide to Bound-ary Bay and Tracing Our Past ~ A Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, avail-able where books are sold and from www.nature-guidesbc.com.

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A new Rotary Interact club received its charter in a ceremony at Delta Secondary School on Sept. 26. The president of the Rotary Club of Ladner, Ray Moschuk, presented the Grade 9 to 12 students at Delta with the chartered signed by the President of Rotary International, Sakuji Tanaka from Japan. Club president Carmen Kiltz accepted the charter.

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T he young Chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation peers out from beneath a round-brimmed straw hat, his face as stoic and

impassive as his carvings.Suddenly, the corners of his mouth give way, his

eyes crinkle and he breaks into a warm and cheery grin. If there's anything 23-year-old Bryce Williams loves to talk about, it's his artwork.

"Sometimes I'll be working on a piece and it's just cool to see it develop and come alive in front of your face" he says, peering at a totem he carved from Haida Gwaii yellow cedar. "It seems like you're getting into a bit of a trance."

Williams, elected in early September, says he wants to share aboriginal art with his people. There is a spiritual connection that comes with taking part in cultural traditions.

"It feels good to fish the waters that our ances-tors have for thousands of years," he says in his calm, unhurried tone. "Just to be out there on the water, you get this feeling, this sense of pride of who you are and where you come from."

Spiritual journeyWilliams grew up on the tiny reserve just north

of the ferry terminal, a childhood he describes as free and full of exploration. He enjoyed visit-ing family in Haida Gwaii for potlatches, events which further instilled a sense of connection to his people and history.

It was at the memorial for his grandfather, Victor Adams, on Haida Gwaii when 6-year-old Williams received his ancestral name Yaahl Iiwaans, mean-ing "Big Raven."

Perhaps it was fate then, that Williams went on a field trip with his Grade 11 Delta Secondary class to the Vancouver Art Gallery, which was showing

a collection entitled, "Raven Traveling: A Century of Haida Art."

His inspiration flourished from there, and his art teacher Norm Buchko let him experiment with aboriginal art themes, including a wall mural.

When he graduated in 2007, Williams decided to move to Haida Gwaii to live with his grand-mother. He met what would be his life's mentor on his very first day, master Haida carver Christian White.

"He said, 'Bryce, if you're going to join me, you're going to have to join my dance group,'" recalls Williams.

Williams says it didn't take long before he was completely immersed in a new spiritual jour-ney. Over the next two years he carved, danced, and apprenticed as a Haida artist. He has fond memories of sitting in White's carving shop watching the master bring a mask to life.

"It's just amazing to see how fast he works and

he inspired me to think I'd love to be up to his cali-bre one day."

Young politiciansWilliams was just 19 when he was elected to

TFN's legislature in 2009. It was a life-changing decision between staying in Haida Gwaii and going home.

"I got the call when I was carving in the shed and I had to decide within the first few minutes," he says, though the tougher choice was deciding whether to sit in the legislature or accept an execu-tive council role, as was his right when he finished in the top four in the popular vote.

But if people think Williams' age is an anoma-ly, he's actually the norm. The chief he unseated, 42-year-old Kim Baird, was just 22 herself when she entered politics, and 29 when she took on the leadership of the community.

"It's in our blood, I guess," she says laughing.

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Baird has overseen some of the most momentous chang-es in the history of her people, spearheading an historic treaty in 2007 that doubled their land claim to 400 hectares, and received aboriginal fishing rights.

Each significant milestone in the treaty process has a connection to one of her three daughters. When the treaty was announced in the legislature in 2007, she was invited to go through the front doors with her then four-year-old daughter Amy.

"It was one of those unforgettable moments," she says, smiling.

Her daughter Sophia was born three days after she ini-tialed the treaty, becoming the first "treaty baby." And her youngest daughter Naomi was born three weeks after the effective date in April, 2009, becoming the first baby born under TFN's new treaty government.

Baird says each chief has built on the good work of the previous one. She recalls that the road was paved under the chieftainship of Tony Jacobs, who was leader in the late-'80s and early-'90s.

Jacobs, now 56, was the same age as Williams when he became chief, and a councillor even prior to that. Re-elect-ed to the legislature in September, Jacobs says he saw plenty of tumultuous times as chief.

Dark historyJacobs says the big question in the '80s among chiefs in

Canada was the land question and securing treaty rights. "The most exciting thing for me to see is the building of

our government, not relying on the Indian Act, having our own legislation," he says.

One of the reasons he got into politics was not only because he wanted more rights for his people, but to fight the pervasive prejudice experienced by First Nations peo-ples.

"My grandpa talked to me about not being able to talk to a lawyer. My father went to World War Two, came back, and wasn't allowed to vote."

Canadians today are coming to terms with its dark his-tory of treatment of aboriginals. Jacobs cites the residential schools where children were seized by the state and forced to give up their traditions and culture.

It's a sore subject for Kim Baird."When we were invisible and not exercising our rights,

people were fine with us being here," she says. "But once

we started working for fishing rights and things like that, the [racism] began coming out."

She believes the Indian Act subjugated First Nations peo-ple politically, legally, economically, and then Canadians blame the chiefs for not bringing their people out of poverty.

Even when the Tsawwassen negotiated self-governance in 2007 there was opposition from non-aboriginals, which she says demonstrated racism hasn't disappeared.

Baird and Jacobs believe now that a legal framework exists to protect the Tsawwassen, Williams' plan of a cul-tural renaissance can move forward.

"He has the drum, he has the song, and he has the strength of his parents and grandparents to teach him the ways in how to be a good leader," says Jacobs.

Williams wants to bring a strong sense of Tsawwassen culture back to his people, something he feels was lacking.

"I respect her and she's done a lot of great work around here," he said in an earlier interview. "But I think that I can be a stronger cultural leader."

Cultural prideWilliams says it took some time to appreciate and under-

stand his people and wishes he'd had more time with his grandfather, Russell Williams, who is also a former chief. He passed away in 2009.

"It kind of hurt because I could have learned a lot from him… but that's life," says Williams solemnly. "You can't change that."

Nevertheless, Williams says it's important to let the outside world know about people like his grandfather, his people, and their history. He intends to accomplish that with a carving shed, canoe club, and dance troupe. Baird says the traditional longhouse, built in 1999, has been an important part of cultural revival.

"For the first time in living memory we have our kids singing Tsawwassen songs again," she says.

But Baird says it will take a full community commitment for the Tsawwassen culture to be fully revived. And she says that community supports their new, young chief.

"Sure, there might be a lot of weight on my shoul-ders," says Williams. "But it goes back to the support I have and I know I have a strong mind and a strong heart and I'll be able to move our nation forward with the help of the community."

Former chiefs Kim Baird (above) and Tony Jacobs (right).


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New IV pump to be used in emergency department

A $10,000 fundraising goal for the “Every Penny Counts” campaign has been met to purchase a Triple Lumen IV pump for Delta Hospital’s emergency department.

More than 50 volunteers were on hand as the 1 millionth penny was rolled on Sept. 27th.

Envision Financial staff were joined throughout the spring and summer by over 50 Delta Secondary Students and community volunteers in the rolling efforts.

“Thursday’s roll-a-thon would not have been such a success without the amazing contributions from Envision, the DSS students, or the Ladner Legion,” said Veronica Carroll, Delta Hospital Foundation's executive director.

“We rolled and bagged almost $2,500 in pennies. That’s 250,000 individual pennies”.

The Triple Lumen IV Pump will be used in complex cases at the hospital, patients may need more than one medi-cation administered at once. The pump can administer up to three medications

at a time with greater flexibility and puts less stress on the patient.

“It is so exciting to see the Every Penny Counts Campaign meet its goal,” said Cindy Tudge, personal account manager at Envision Financial.

The hospital foundation has officially stopped accepting pennies. Any penny donations can now be dropped off at the Ladner branch of the Royal Cana-dian Legion for their poppy campaign at 4896 Delta Street, Delta, BC. The annual poppy campaign raises money for vari-ous local charities over the fall and win-ter months, one of which is the Delta Hospital Foundation.

Since 1988, Delta Hospital Founda-tion has raised more than $25 million for Delta Hospital.

Cindy Tudge, personal account manager at Envision Financial, and Veronica Carroll, executive director at the Delta Hospital Foundation, helped roll one million pennies toward a new piece of equipment for Delta Hospital.

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Reverend Jim Short says it was due to ‘low occupancy’

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Ladner United Church may have to discontinue service for its Extreme Weather Shelter after its funding was cut, according to the church’s Reverend Jim Short.

Their local extreme weather coordinator—Options Commu-nity Services Society based out of Surrey—cited low occupancy numbers at the Delta Extreme Weather Shelter over the last two years as a reason BC Housing has decided to reallocate resources to other sites.

The shelter received $700 per night it was open in fund-ing, according to Peter Fedos of the Options Society, with overall expenditures of $28,000 for 2011.

T h e t w o s h e l t e r w o rk e r s received an honorarium for

being on duty while all other workers were volunteers, pro-viding organization, cleaning, laundry, food preparation, and other duties.

“The majority of guests came from outside of our community, travelling through, ending up here, and a few folks who needed refuge and was not used extensively by the visible homeless in our South Delta Community,” wrote Short in an email.

He said North Delta homeless would likely seek shelter in Surrey as opposed to Ladner.

Short said the funding cut raises some important questions, includ-ing the need for a shelter in Ladner and safe refuge for someone leav-ing domestic violence.

But the church, which is cur-rently undergoing major renova-tions, might still convert a planned multi-purpose room into an emer-gency shelter.

“We have a commitment to this as it reflects our values and vision,” said Short, adding a sponsor will still need to be found.

The Delta Extreme Weather

Shelter staff will likely decide whether it should try to work Options Society to ask BC Hous-ing to reverse its decision, or take on running the shelter with com-munity donations.

Short said it’s unknown whether the police, hospital, or municipal-ity would still refer people to the shelter without being one of 26 official Extreme Weather Shelters across the province.

Ladner United Church has been running the shelter for the past two years after the province created the Shelter Act in 2009 to provide extra emergency shelter beds to home-less persons during periods of weather that threaten their health and safety.

The church was first approached by the Delta Police Task Force on Homelessness and funded with the assistance of BC Housing and the Options Society.

The shelter was open 49 nights and housed 50 people in the win-ter of 2010-11, and was open 62 nights and housed 42 people last [email protected]

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Rabbit rampage sparks call for pet store banCities want action to reduce abandonment of bunnies

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B.C. cities are demanding the province ban pet stores from selling unsterilized bunnies to help quell a plague of fast-breeding feral rabbits in pub-lic parks and green space.

Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates voted 55 per cent to support a prohibition last week after Delta Coun. Bruce McDonald recounted the costs and challenges of dealing with abandoned rabbits that overran the grounds around Delta's municipal hall.

"We spent $350,000 replacing and repairing the damage done by the bunnies after we 'removed them,'" he said.

Bunnies are often bought close to Easter to delight children but are then later turned loose in parks when they turn out to be peskier pets than families expected, he said.

"The pet shops don't really care what they do," McDonald said.

Stores don't want to sterilize baby bunnies because they're too young, he added, and they're usually sold by the time they are old enough.

Neighbouring Richmond has battled the same problem and banned the sale of rabbits there but still grapples with a huge wild population as well as the dumping of bunnies bought in other nearby cities.

The University of Victoria has also embarked on a huge rabbit roundup in recent years.

Rabbit advocates have opposed culls and even accused cities like Richmond of burying bunnies alive when workers fill in rabbit holes to reduce tripping hazards.

Thompson Nicola regional district director Sally Watson cautioned against a province-wide bunny selling ban that could interfere with rabbit meat farmers like herself.

"How would I ever get breeding stock?" she asked. "My rabbits aren't cute—they're delicious."

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I f you heard your smoke alarm sound, could you get your family together and safely leave your home in under three minutes?

Are you certain?Research over the last three decades has shown

that modern homes may be making house fires more deadly than ever before and reaction time has never been so vital.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, newer homes and furnishings are made with more synthetic mate-rials, which makes fires ignite faster, as well as release toxic fumes when burned. Most fire victims die from smoke or toxic gases while trying to escape the house and not from actual burns.

Practice makes perfectDelta Fire Chief Dan Copeland wants people to

practice getting out of their home long before an emergency actually takes place.

"What we try to promote along with that is, do you have two clear ways out of the house," says Cope-land, adding that there are often obstructions in the exits that can mean the difference between making it out safely and tragedy.

Copeland says it important for any home to have a fire safety plan and regularly practice drills.

That means when a smoke alarm goes off, there won't be moments of indecision and panic because the family has prepared for it.

But most important of all is to ensure you have a working smoke alarm, adds Copeland.

Alarms have a proven track record of notifying

people of smoke with enough advanced warning to get to safety.

But it's no good if they don't work or have run out of batteries, which is why they should be tested a minimum of twice a year, says Copeland.

"I think the message is getting out there, and we go out and get our message to the school kids as well," says Copeland.

Right now in Delta, elementary children can enter the Fire Chief for the Day contest.

A long-standing traditionFire prevention week runs Oct. 7-13 this year

across North America. But the history of the preven-tion week goes back more than century, following the great Chicago fire of 1871 and the legend of Mrs. O'Leary's cow.

That deadly conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.

The fire began Oct. 8, but wasn't put out until the next day.

According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow belonging to Mrs. Catherine O'Leary kicked over a lamp, setting the barn on fire, and then the whole city.

Although the legend survives to this day in some form or other, historians have speculated it could have been anything, from a stray cigarette to a light-ning strike, to a meteorite.

In 1920, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922 it has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday [email protected]

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Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 7-13 this year throughout North America. Check out www.deltafire.ca for more information about local events.Jim Kinnear photo


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BC Ferries has the green light to raise fares by up to 12 per cent over three years and passengers should expect less frequent sailings on some major runs.

Increases in the fare cap of roughly four per cent a year were approved Monday by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee.

The ferries regulator also directed BC Ferries to come up with more than $54 million in savings over four years, including $30 million through service cuts.

BC Ferries will trim some sailings starting Oct. 9, particularly when ves-sels are running with light passen-ger loads on major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Regular odd-hour sailings won't be

affected, but nearly 100 even-hour sail-ings are to be scrapped between those terminals this fall and winter to help save an estimated $1 million.

Sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point that have been running less than 25 per cent full account for nearly half the planned cuts.

Potential cuts to Gulf Islands routes are to go to public hearings in advance of any decision.

BC Ferries reported declining fare revenue in 2011, recording the low-est number of passengers in 21 years. Vehicle traffic is at a 13-year low.

The province injected an extra $80 million into the ferry service this year to avert the threat of considerably higher fare increases as well as deeper service cuts.

One option Macatee expects the cor-poration to explore is the possible con-version of some ferries to natural gas, reducing the impact of high fuel costs.

The corporation is to file an alter-nate fuel use plan within 30 days, as well as a separate plan to cut fuel con-sumption.

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BC Ferries will trim some sailings starting Oct. 9, particularly when vessels are running with light passenger loads on major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.Black Press file photo

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Organizers for the 11th annual Operation Red Nose Campaign for Delta/Richmond are putting out the call for volunteers this holiday sea-son.

With B.C.'s tough drinking and driving laws in effect, the Operation Red Nose campaign is safe driving option.

"Last year, thanks to the help of over 350 volunteers, Operation Red Nose Delta-Richmond gave 644 rides to about 2,000 individuals in the course of nine nights," said Car-lene Lewall, co-ordinator of the local campaign.

"One statistic that is not specified is the number of lives that were prob-ably saved by keeping our roads safe during the busy holiday season."

Since 2002, Delta Gymnastics Society has been the local host of the award-winning national program that strives to provide road safety while at the same time supporting amateur youth sport in the community.

"The reason we have started our recruiting campaign so soon is that all our volunteers need to have a criminal record check done ahead of time and there is a process involved with this," Lewall said.

The campaign will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Delta Gymnastics, 4680 Clarence Taylor Cresc. in Ladner. Interested volun-teers are invited to come and learn more about the campaign and meet the organizers.

Anyone over the age of 19 is encouraged to help keep the roads and families safe by supporting this program. Positions include drivers, navigators, dispatch office and greet-ers.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Operation Red Nose team, volunteer application forms can be downloaded from operationredno-sedelta.com. Call 604-943-0460 for more information.

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Have two ways out!

Planning how to get out of the house quickly is an important step in getting your family prepared for the possibility of a fire. During Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, make sure that your family knows how to get out of a burning house.

Visit each room in your home with every family member to make sure they are aware of two ways out. In most rooms, that means making sure that in addition to the door, there is at least one win-dow in good working order that a person can use to get outside. Make sure that exit windows are not painted shut and that bug screens are remov-able. Show children how to open the window. If the window is high up the wall, draw a child’s attention to a piece of furniture they can move and stand on to reach the window ledge. Talk to your local fire department about the suitability of a rope ladder for upper level windows.

Here are some additional fire safety steps to review or refresh often with the whole family:

- Draw a map of your home. Show all doors and windows. Invite children to contribute to the drawing. Post it somewhere central in the home so it can be reviewed often.

- Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Push the test button to make sure each alarm is working.

- Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.

- Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home. Every-one will meet at the meeting place.

- Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.

- Learn the emergency phone number for your fire department.

- Practice your home fire escape drill!

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Smoke alarms save lives

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips:• When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.• You have less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, ev-eryone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. • Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recom-mended.

• Replace smoke alarms ev-ery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether

battery operated or hardwired into your

home’s electrical system.Carbon monox-ide is colour-less, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO

alarm, humans cannot detect its

presence. Despite the average home hav-

ing several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In ad-dition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely respon-sible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiag-nosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, diz-ziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain dam-age and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

Investigations into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound. It may have been discon-nected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or some-one may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t necessar-ily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from fam-ily members to put safety measures into place. As well, family mem-bers are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on

these six priorities to help aging family members pro-tect themselves against fire in the home.

■ INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.■ Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.■ For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.■ An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.■ Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.■ REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Only a working smoke alarm can save your life!Fire Prevention Week oct. 7-14

“Fall back” to smart home safety

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centreE -Comm’s fire dispatch team is warning families to be mind-ful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving week-end. “A turkey isn’t something you typi-cally see on a list of household fire haz-ards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher. “The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.”

E-Comm has received some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including

someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey fire is no joke. In fact, it is a leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays.

“A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

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✱ Call out to others ✱ Call for help from a neighbor’s home✱ Never go back inside a burning house

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Carbon monoxide leaks an increased threat in the fall

That extra nip in the fall air provides a reminder that increased vigilance is required to protect your family from carbon monoxide, known as the “silent killer”.

Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans can-not detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm.

John Gignac, a retired firefighter who lost his niece and her family to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning established the Hawkins-Gignac Foun-dation for CO Education and spends his retire-ment imploring others to protect themselves from CO with one simple step: installing a CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarm.

“People tell me they don’t need a carbon mon-oxide alarm because they have electric heat. But when I ask them if they have a gas appliance or water heater, or a wood-burning or gas fireplace, or a garage or carport attached to their house, they all get a horrified look on their face.”

In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdi-agnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confu-sion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

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The men and women who work in South Delta’s firehalls put their lives on the line every day

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We can show our appreciation by doing all that we can to promote safety and awareness in our homes and places of business. Fire Prevention Week is October 7 - 13th. Take this opportunity to learn about and practice the many things we can do to lessen the risk of fire.

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With 42 condominium homes in the project, Liv42 feels like a close-knit community. Spacious floorplans and modern features such as stainless-steel appliances and elegant laminate flooring make your new home beautiful as well as functional.

“Efficient floorplans create an affordable price point without losing quality and finishing,” says Darryl Price, vice-president of The Agency Real Estate Marketing.

Nine-foot ceilings (10 feet in the living areas on the top floor) add to

the spacious feel. The composite stone slab countertops in the kitchen are beautifully complemented by a polished porcelain-tile backsplash and flat panel wood veneer or Shaker-style cabinetry. The eating bar is perfect for people who don’t have time to sit down to a meal.

Liv42 is just a few blocks from the West Coast Express and minutes from Lougheed Highway. There is also shopping, dining, recreation and schools, all conveniently located right in the neighbourhood.

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The Summit House is bringing a touch of loft style to South Surrey’s Morgan Crossing. With all the beautiful features of the other Summit House homes as well as some new details of their own, these limited-edition lofts are a cut above the rest.

“These aren’t typical condos,” says Bryan Woolley, president of Fingerprint Strategies Inc. “They’re not cookie-cutter at all.”

Built by Larco Investments, the two-bedroom homes feature the master bedroom and living areas on the first floor with a loft on the second floor that can be used for a bedroom, media room, library, art studio or a romantic retreat.

The spacious layouts are open and inviting, and feature plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing. The homes range from 1,026 to 1,261 square feet, and include huge windows to allow in plenty of natural light.

“These are the only lofts available in South Surrey,” says Woolley. “There’s been a lot of interest in these great floorplans.” In fact, nearly half of the 13 lofts have already been sold.

Some of the beautiful features in the lofts include gas cooktops, soft-close cabinetry in the kitchen and incredibly high ceilings at almost 22 feet.

Gorgeous hardwood laminate floors are included throughout the main living areas, while the bedrooms feature carpeting that is perfect for sinking your toes into. Electric fireplaces are cozy and inviting, while the large outdoor patios and balconies give you your own outdoor space.

The cabinetry and gas cooktop aren’t the only great things about the kitchens. The 1 3/4-inch quartz countertops and glass or ceramic tile backsplash are chic and modern, while the stainless-steel appliances are a gourmet’s dream.

Homeowners at The Summit House are able to take advantage of some pretty lovely amenities, including a private rooftop plaza that features a community garden, barbecue and fire pit.

However, one of the best features at The Summit House is the amazing mountain views from many of the suites. They have proven inspirational in many ways.

“The lofts have been attracting artists and other creative types,” says Woolley.

The Morgan Crossing village has

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“It’s so convenient,” he says, adding “it feels like a real community.”

Even dogs will find their perfect place in Morgan Crossing, with its Paws Crossing dog park.

The village is perfect for those looking to meet people. Larco regularly holds community events, including hockey tournaments and fashion shows.

“There is a very eclectic mix of owners,” says Woolley. The range of demographics include a 19-year-old who bought the place on his own to a 92-year-old who enjoys the vibrant atmosphere of Morgan Crossing.

The convenience factor is really an integral part of the community,

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parkade,” he says. “It’s very easy for people to walk around to get whatever they need.”

If that’s some groceries, Thrifty Foods is on-site. If you’re looking for a workout, the Steve Nash Sports Club is available, or you can head out for a walk or run around the neighbourhood. Retail therapy is also nearby, whether you’re looking for some bargains at Winners or are in the mood to splurge on some delicious

treats at Mink A Chocolate Cafe or Menchies Frozen Yogurt.

“There’s just about everything you need here,” Woolley says. There are even medical and dental offices in Morgan Crossing, along with a Flight Centre and hair salons.

“It gives them time back,” Woolley says of the buyers at Morgan Crossing. “It’s a really nice place to live.”

Lofts at the Summit House start at $279,900. For more information, visit www.morgancrossing.ca or call 604-582-1336.

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The South Delta Sun Devils ran through the Hugh Trojans to rack up a 49-6 victory on Saturday. The No. 3-ranked Sun Devils visit crosstown rivals, the Seaquam Seahawks, in double-A high school football action this Saturday. Jim Kinnear photo

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The Richmond Review has an immediate opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.By joining the number one community newspaper serving Richmond, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. The team environment at The Richmond Review will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Print and/or online advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Richmond Review is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.Send your resume with cover letter by Friday, October 5, 2012 to:Elana Gold [email protected] Richmond Review#1-3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2J5

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Or apply online: selectrecruiting.caand refer to job #40NM


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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Extensive Paid Travel, MealAllowance, 4 wks. Vacation &

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OWNER OPERATORSSigning Bonus

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Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

115 EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853


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124 FARM WORKERS

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127 HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

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130 HELP WANTED

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.



130 HELP WANTED

BANNISTER AUTO GROUPIf you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the

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you to come grow with us. We are one of Western

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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236 CLEANING SERVICES

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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260 ELECTRICAL

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED


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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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On September 12, 2012, at

the 8500 Block of River Road,

Delta, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of

the Delta Police Department

seized, at the time indicated, the

subject property, described as a

1997 FORD F-150, BCL: EK0393,

VIN:2FTDF1726VCA12179, on or

about 16:20 Hours.

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because there was evidence

that the subject property had

been used in the commission of

an offence (or offences) under

sections 348(1) (Breaking and

entering), 334 (Theft) and 354(1)

(Possession of property obtained

by crime) Criminal Code of

Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2012-1200, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government

for disposal by the Director of

Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of

dispute is filed with the Director

within the time period set out in

this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a

notice of dispute, which must meet

the requirements of Section 14.07

of the CFA, from the Director’s

website, accessible online at www.

pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The

notice must be in writing, signed

in the presence of a lawyer or

notary public, and mailed to the

Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234

Station Provincial Government,

Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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736 HOMES FOR RENT

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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338 PLUMBING

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626 HOUSES FOR SALE


338 PLUMBING

341 PRESSURE WASHING

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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& repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

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626 HOUSES FOR SALE


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINSResidential & Commercial

Services

• Portable Toilets• Fencing • Containers• Waste Management

• StorageWe Recycle!GO GREEN!

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• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

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374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

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PETS

477 PETS

Airedale pups. P/b, CKC reg., mi-crochipped, health guar, 1(604)819-2115. email: [email protected]

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGpuppies ~ vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site. $1000. Jen 604-807-3853 or [email protected]

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

REGIST. Bernese Mnt pups 1m 2f left. Free delv. shts. chip. $1200 Sonia 250-998-4697

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, born June 22, taken out on leash, 1M 1F (604)826-6311

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. 2nd shots, vet checked, female, born June 20 $700. 604-702-8338 Chwk

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUEL1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple

Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs.

(604)726-3024

548 FURNITUREA New Pillowtop Mattress SetStill in Packaging! Can Deliver!

$100 - Call: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551 GARAGE SALES715 Gilchrist Drive. Tsawwassen

Sat. Oct. 6th, 9am - 1pmMoving Sale: Furniture, Kitchen

Items, Tools, etc.

DELTA

FALL FAIR Tsawwassen United

Church, Sat. Oct. 13, 10-2

693 53RD ST. “across from high school”.

Baking, crafts, pies, grannies atic, food and much more.

560 MISC. FOR SALEHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS - CANADIAN MADE! - REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTEDWE BUY HOUSES!

Older House • Damaged HouseMoving • Estate Sale • Just

Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

FIRST TIME AUTO BUYERS WANTED. Friendly staff will guide you through the process. www.cre-ditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

810 AUTO FINANCING

GUARANTEED Auto Loans 1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1993’ 24’ Holidaire class C Motorhome. Exc cond. Sleeps 6, 3-way fridge, 2 new deep- cy-cle auxiliary batteries. 140,000 km. Includes 10’ Porte Bote (in-cludes, oars, seats, Minkota 40lb thrust elec motor, 4hp Yamaha gasoline motor, set of wheels for transporting. Stored in Ladner. $12,500 OBO. Call Larry: 604 940 9569. [email protected]

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, fl at screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Metal Recycling Ltd.We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap

Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

MARINE

912 BOATS

22’ Campion Motorboat - 1992’ good condition. 150 hp Mercury outboard, plus, 10 hp4-stroke Mercury kicker. Loran de,pth fi nder & fi sh fi nder. 2 Scotty elec-tric winches and deep lines., Power Anchor pack., 2 fi ltered bait tanks. EZ Loader tandem trailer, fi tted tarp for storage, dol-ly for kicker. Stored in Ladner. $13,500 OBO. Call Larry: 604 940 9569. [email protected]

SURREY

Regency Park Gardens

Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.

Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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