Heather King's Royal Purple T-shirts: 18 sleeps to go

 Email me Barb_2U@eastlink.ca or

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I guarantee your identity will remain confidential.
I'm here for the fun; if  you want to the facts, go to Heather's website 

Check out the new Heather King's For Mayor T-shirts!

Marsha & Lauren modelling the new Heather King for Mayor T-shirts!  

Supporters pick-up your Royal Purple T-shirts at campaign headquarters and wear them to the tomorrow's Mayoral Debate!
  

 Mayoral Debate

 Genesis Theatre at Delta Secondary School in Ladner (4615 - 51st Street).

 Tuesday, November 1st 7 - 9 PM.

 If you have a question, email it to editor@southdeltaleader.com

Show your HEATHER KING FOR MAYOR  TEAM SPIRIT and wear Royal Purple!

 Wondering what Delta is saying about Heather King for Mayor?

Best political move - from Councillor KING to Mayoral Candidate KING - best move is right!

Better yet: the momentum for support for Heather is growing daily!

    

Today's Hero:

Tony Dales, Heather KING for Mayor Ladner Hub Coordinator.

Tony is smiling and giving the thumbs up for Louise Long's completed areas! 

Tony's rule:

Canvassers may shade in areas when their areas are 100% completed.

That means the canvassing map does not show "work in progress".

 
All the green shaded in areas are Louise Long's canvassed areas! 

Louise is hero #28 and Canvasser of the week for week #2. 

She has committed to campaigning for three hours per day for a total of 15 hours a week until the election! 

Wow, that is commitment!

When Tony isn't running the Ladner Hub, he is running the Steveston Bicycle & Kayak Shoppe

***Tragically another day without chocolates from Robert....ouch, I just hate bumping him down on my heroes list.

 Barb's Heroes List:

1. Councillor Heather King, Mayor Candidate
2. Neil Corbett , Council Candidate, Pop Quiz star
   
3. Francis Van Roode, VP Sunfish
4. Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader & Pop Quiz #2 winner!
5. Andrew Conley, Council Candidate
6. Scott Broderick, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #1: 1st place winner! 
7. Cathie Goodman, Pop Quiz #1: 2nd place winner & SD Leader winner!
8. Ladners Landing,  Pop Quiz #1: 3rd place winner
9. Carroll Allan, School Board Trustee Candidate 
10.  Ferd Lamens, Ambassadors Toastmaster & regular guy concerned about gas tax 
11. Pam Noble Paton, for her family values and for standing by her man 
12. Guest Blogger #1
13. Sylvia Bishop, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #6: 1st place winner 
14. Bruce Doucette, Pop Quiz #6; 3rd place winner @OldBruise
15. Linda Chamaschuk, for her post to Ladners Landing's wall 
16. Dr. Andy Basi, for being a true gentleman, School Board Trustee Candidate
17. Karuna Jain, for all her behind the scenes help
18. Ruth Katiagi, canvasser extraordinaire for Heather King For Mayor  (Week #1)
19. Geoff for knowing he was right even when he was wrong! 
20. Jean Pearce, for her community engagement by posting on Landers Landing FB
21. Linda Pearce, for solving the sign mystery by positng on Landers Landing FB
22. Laura, Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer and mom extraordinaire 
23. Pam, most enthusiastic Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer
24. Monica Sanderson, owner Its an Art Tattoo Studio 4868 Delta Street
25. Aerock Shandler, owner Top Barber, 4868 Delta Street
26. James Price Owner/operator Ladner Village Hardware, 4821 Delta Street
27. Carey Muir, Founder & Co-director Freshwave Ministries 
28. Louise Long, Canvasser of the week (Week #2)  
29. Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor -for his leadership initiative
30. Alison Martin, Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen VP of Publicity
31. Leah Bach, North Delta Realtor and "soggy canvasser" for Heather 
32. Mr. Harry Brar, owner Paradise Banquet Hall & Convention Centre
33. Thomas Leathem, Director Community Planning and Development Department 
34. Marcy, Deputy Director Community Planning and Development Department 
35. Tony Dales, Heather KING for Mayor Ladner Hub Coordinator
36. Councillor Robert Campbell (pending)

If you have a concern, contact Heather King.  Her information is at the top of the page. She WANTS to talk to you.

VOTE HEATHER KING for MAYOR 

Heather King's PARTY on Saturday: 21 sleeps

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It's time to party with the KING!

An invitation from the KING:

YOU are invited! Bring your friends

Grand Opening of our New HeadQuarters!  

4872 Delta Street
Today!!!!

Saturday, October 29th

3 - 5 pm

Come celebrate and enjoy G0-Go Sushi
with the KING!

Heather will be showing off her new headquarters just like a proud momma showing off her new baby!

It's her first ever campaign headquarters; it's definitely a reason to celebrate!

Saturday 4872 Delta Street from 3 - 5 PM

SMILE --  I'll be there with my camera and appetite!

Today was a stellar day in Heroland!

***I am soooo soooo sorry, I just hate bumping Robert down on my heroes list, but  today's heroes are so outstanding - Truly, I had no choice. 

Of course a box of chocolates would help. Trust me, Robert, I am open to bribes, but you better read the blog to make sure you get the right type of chocolates.

Today's first hero is Leah Bach! Check out her website.

Leah is a Twitter friend of Heather's (mind too) and a North Delta Realtor. 

She is also the host of North Delta Living on Delta TV!  I bet you are already a fan of hers!

Did you notice the rain today?

During the wettest, soggiest part of the day, Leah went knocking on doors with Heather in the Sunshine Hills area.  

The gals were soaked to the bone, but Leah's enthusiasm and humour keep Heather laughing and knocking! 

No wonder Heather's tweet today said, "My new best friend Leah Bach.... ! Who else would do this with me on a wet miserable day?"

Heather and Leah canvassing in the rain!

I think the blurry mark in the middle is a big fat raindrop.

Today "soggy Leah" received a bit of a treat. As a North Delta realtor she has sold many of the Sunshine Hills homes and today she got to reconnect with several old clients!

Lots of laughing and hugging!

Win-win.

Today's second hero is Mr. Brar, the owner of the Paradise Banquet Hall (read yesterday's blog). 

Mr. Brar has been trying unsuccessfully for three years to get a bylaw variance for his business's signage in North Delta (he should be a hero just for his persistence).

Totally frustrated, he got proactive:

• He took a zillion or maybe two zillion photographs of signs on 120th Street in North Delta and
• he asked Heather King to meet with him and Delta's Community Planning and Development Department (talk about wielding a big stick, Mr. Brar rocks).

   

  Happy ending...bring out the tissues

The meeting started at 4 PM and 45 minutes later everyone shook hands and left smiling! 

YUP, three years of frustrations got solved with 45 minutes of communication!

Preparation, communication, compromise and a willingness to cooperate - the four simple keys to their solution!

It's amazing what happens when all parties sit down and figure out what each other really wants and needs. 

As anyone who has ever paid a fortune in marriage counselling knows - communication is not to be overrated!

NOW Mr. Brar has the correct information to take to his sign designer. His designer will work within the specifics and provide 2 or 3 options for Mr. Brar to submit to council. 

It sounds like his three year struggle will soon be put to rest. I am looking forward to seeing his new sign!

My third hero is Thomas Leathem, Director of Delta's Community Planning and Development Department

My fourth hero is Marcy, Deputy Director of Delta's Community Planning and Development Department

Thomas and Marsha thank you for going the extra mile and working to resolve this conflict for Mr. Brar - you two are true heroes.....clap, clap, clap!  

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Gives me warm fuzzies thinking about the next time (July 2012) I will have the privilege of paying my property taxes! 

In my books you two have earned your keep. Thanks for taking the sting out of writing that big, fat (gulp) cheque.

Of course my unsung hero is Heather King, my #1 hero # 1. 

Indulge me:

Heather thank you for going above and beyond for Mr. Brar. I am sure that your presence and input at the meeting was of a great comfort to him! 

Heck I felt better knowing you were going to help him out, just imagine how thrilled he was!

All Hail the KING. (Maybe a bit too far, but you get my point.)

Win-win once again!

Barb's Heroes List:

1. Councillor Heather King, Mayor Candidate
2. Neil Corbett , Council Candidate, Pop Quiz star
   
3. Francis Van Roode, VP Sunfish
4. Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader & Pop Quiz #2 winner!
5. Andrew Conley, Council Candidate
6. Scott Broderick, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #1: 1st place winner! 
7. Cathie Goodman, Pop Quiz #1: 2nd place winner & SD Leader winner!
8. Ladners Landing,  Pop Quiz #1: 3rd place winner
9. Carroll Allan, School Board Trustee Candidate 
10.  Ferd Lamens, Ambassadors Toastmaster & regular guy concerned about gas tax 
11. Pam Noble Paton, for her family values and for standing by her man 
12. Guest Blogger #1
13. Sylvia Bishop, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #6: 1st place winner 
14. Bruce Doucette, Pop Quiz #6; 3rd place winner @OldBruise
15. Linda Chamaschuk, for her post to Ladners Landing's wall 
16. Dr. Andy Basi, for being a true gentleman, School Board Trustee Candidate
17. Karuna Jain, for all her behind the scenes help
18. Ruth Katiagi, canvasser extraordinaire for Heather King For Mayor  (Week #1)
19. Geoff for knowing he was right even when he was wrong! 
20. Jean Pearce, for her community engagement by posting on Landers Landing FB
21. Linda Pearce, for solving the sign mystery by positng on Landers Landing FB
22. Laura, Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer and mom extraordinaire 
23. Pam, most enthusiastic Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer
24. Monica Sanderson, owner Its an Art Tattoo Studio 4868 Delta Street
25. Aerock Shandler, owner Top Barber, 4868 Delta Street
26. James Price Owner/operator Ladner Village Hardware, 4821 Delta Street
27. Carey Muir, Founder & Co-director Freshwave Ministries 
28. Louise Long, Canvasser of the week (Week #2)  
29. Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor -for his leadership initiative
30. Alison Martin, Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen VP of Publicity
31. Leah Bach, North Delta Realtor and "soggy canvasser" for Heather 
32. Mr. Harry Brar, owner Paradise Banquet Hall & Convention Centre
33. Thomas Leathem, Director Community Planning and Development Department 
34. Marcy, Deputy Director Community Planning and Development Department
35. Councillor Robert Campbell (pending)

If you have a concern, contact Heather King.  Her information is at the top of the page. She WANTS to talk to you.

VOTE HEATHER KING for MAYOR 

Heather King at Paradise Banquet Hall: 22 Days to go

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 Coffee with Heather King at Paradise Banquet Hall

I am 100% sure that everyone leaving the Paradise Banquet Hall on Sunday, left convinced that the BEST solution for Delta is Heather KING for Mayor!

She started off by telling us her experience, her concerns, and her reasons for wanting to be the next Delta Mayor.

She was warm, articulate, intelligent, confident, informed, approachable, hospitable, open to suggestions, and wanting to solve problems!

 

Then she opened up the room, by asking for questions.

The questions were tough and pointed.

  
No problem for Heather, she is a skilled leader.

Heather answered the questions in rapid fire. 

She knows her stuff, her communities, her bylaws, and her people.


KING wants to learn more and she wants to serve Delta.

North Delta voters are informed and concerned, they had more questions than time!

They wanted to know what she thinks and what she is going to do about the North Delta issues!

  

Dean, Heather's campaign strategist and manager.

A juicy tidbit of interest:  

As a Tsawwassenite, suffering from Southlands fatigue, I found the event to be very refreshing - not one question at the North Delta event had anything to do with Southlands. 

Go figure!

We are a three part municipality; Delta's issues are WAY bigger and  more complex than JUST Tsawwassen's Southlands. 

King is concerned with ALL of Delta, as demonstrated by the depth of her answers. She cares and she knows her communities!

The afternoon concluded with the audience knowing why Heather wants to be our next Mayor, how her experience dovetails with being Delta's boss, what her stance is regarding the many issues that concern North Delta, and her stance regarding the many issues relevant to all of Delta. 

Added Bonus for the afternoon:

We saw how KING thinks on her feet!

You could hear the electricity cracking as she thought out loud about hosting one of her two monthly Wednesday 7 AM coffee session in North Delta and the other one in South Delta...

The sizzling really started popping when she pondered the possibility of having an easily accessible store front office in North Delta... 

She is a fast learner and she is paying attention: Headquarters in Ladner Village is a store front and it has been hugely successful at providing an organic opportunity for Heather to be easily accessible to her voters. 

Wouldn't it make sense for the next mayor to have something similar in North Delta?  

Win-win or in Heather's case - snap, crackle, and sizzle!

 
When I was at HQ yesterday, a local popped in, "Just to say, 'Hi' and to ask Heather a quick question." 

Heather wasn't in, so the local added her question to the ten or so notes/messages/suggestions/concerns in Heather's basket, and left knowing that Heather would contact her ASAP!

The communication system at HQ is simple: 

• The volunteers greet walk-ins, answer questions, phone voters, and take messages when heather is out. 
• Heather picks up the messages when she finishes campaigning for the day
• and she responds to them in a timely manner! 

It's not rocket science, but is sure is effective.

She demonstrates that communication can be direct, timely, and two-way - it shouldn't be obscure, obstructed or non-existent. 

KING is demonstrates time and again that she is listening and that she is accessible!

Paradise Banquet Hall: 

A few folks, including yours truly, had a bit of trouble finding Paradise Banquet Hall. 

Whenever anyone mentioned they had trouble finding the hall, it would set off a round of guffawing.

Apparently, it's a bit of a pathetic inside joke, as Mr. Brar has unsuccessfully been trying to get permission to increase the signage for three years..... 

I don't know all the details or the bylaw, but you can see from the pictures why it's a bit of a challenge to find Paradise Banquet Hall.

Tip: it's upstairs and the door is on the north side. Keep looking, it's worth the frustration!

Highly recommended!

 
Once you find the door - you will be delighted!

It's beautiful!

It's big!

It's a lovely place to host an event!  

Notice Mr. Shy Chef trying to slip out of my camera range! 

Gotcha!

Food was great. 

"Full-sugar chai" was delicious. 

Confession:  I really don't get the concept of "low-sugar chai". I've been to India, the chai maker takes his job very seriously and chai is really, really deliciously sweet.  

 Maybe "low-sugar" is the modern, health-conscious chai. 

I still don't get it. 

Thankfully had both options - bring on the sugar!

John, my favourite video and mortgage guy, is behind the equipment. 

Jas, my favourite radio guy from XL_Radio, is boasting a plate full of yummy bits!  Tweet Jas @XL_Radio

Video clip that Jas took of the event.. 

Who else was there? 

 
Bet these gentlemen were drinking the "full-sugar" chai!


I sure was!

Pricilla, Louise, Donna, & Carleen

Left to right:

Pricilla, from South Delta;
Louise, recipient of Heather King's Canvasser of the Week Award (week #2);
Donna Burke, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee
Tweet @Donna_M_Burke;
Carleen Bazewsky, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee

Praveen, Ranj, Sandy, & Kim

Ruth & Azhar

Andy on the left  and Kerry on the right

Ranj Heer, Delta Council Candidate

Follow Ranj on Twitter @renewdelta





Ruth, recipient of Heather King's Canvasser of the Week Award (week #1); Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor

*** Ruth is my hero

***Azhar is this blogs hero (story at the end)





Andy Basi, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee

I blogged about my first meeting with Andy when Heather and I went to the SFU Diwali Gala. Andy became my instant hero.

Ranj and two gentlemen

Andy, Carleen, & Heather sharing a laugh

Andy, Kerry, and Heather share a joke

Sarj is an amazing canvasser for Heather.

I am anticipating that she  will be winning a canvasser award soon.

 

Simon Truelove, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee

follow Simon on twitter at
@truelove_simon

Dan Tate, Heather's financial agent!

 

Pradeep, Heather, and Dean

Johh, my fav video guy

Jas and Donna

Laura Thomas

 
Laura Thomas and Dan chatting pre-event

Follow Laura on Twitter @LauraThomasMA

Carey Muir, founder and co-director of Freshwaves Ministries (left).
Twitter @FreshwaveM

Read about what Carey does and why he's my hero.

Carey & John - two great guys

Alison and Christine - two smiling Heather supporters from South Delta

Peter, in red, is quick to pick on me! Shocking!

My favourite photo from the event!

Jas, Mr. XL Radio, on the right

John on Video, Heather on stage, Jas on chair (bottom left)

John on video

Close-up of what's on the big screen - Heather was voted Best Community Leader in 2010! GO Heather GO!

Azhar in red

Winner of the best question

Door prize winner

Dunno?

Simon and Carleen

Discussing specific issues?

Heather and Donna talking to a gentleman

Missed the event but have a question for Heather?

   She is easy to find:

• Phone: 778 875-9494, 
• Email: king4mayor@gmail.com, 
• Website:http: //www.heatherking.org/; or 
• Twitter: @HKingCouncillor
• Headquarters: 4872 Delta Street - Downtown Historic Ladner Village 

Have a question for the ALL the Mayoral Candidates?   

Do you have any questions you would like to ask Delta's Mayoral candidates? 

There is a Mayor's debate on November 1st hosted by the South Delta Leader.
Please use this as an opportunity to send in your questions to the editor@southdeltaleader.com

Ta da -- meet my two newest  heroes:  

Alison and Azhar

Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor.

Azhar met Heather at a Deltones Toastmasters meeting in Ladner in July. I blogged it!

Azhar took complete initiative and created this award for Heather for her leadership skills and for her help in promoting Toastmasters!

He presented the award to her at the end of the event.




Look at her face, she has NO idea what to expect! 

(Trust me, I get that look lots!)

What an honour!

 
Azhar and Alison, the Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen's, VP of Publicity presenting Heather with another plaque.

If you ever want to try a Toastmasters club, come visit the Ambassadors in Tsawwassen! 

We are an extremely "visitors friendly" club. 

Guests are always welcome!

Reluctantly, I'll have to make room on the heroes list by bumping Robert down, just one little spot. 

'Er, make that two spots...

Soooo sorry Robert, but I am sure you understand --

Barb's Heroes List:

1. Councillor Heather King, Mayor Candidate
2. Neil Corbett , Council Candidate, Pop Quiz star
   
3. Francis Van Roode, VP Sunfish
4. Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader & Pop Quiz #2 winner!
5. Andrew Conley, Council Candidate
6. Scott Broderick, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #1: 1st place winner! 
7. Cathie Goodman, Pop Quiz #1: 2nd place winner & SD Leader winner!
8. Ladners Landing,  Pop Quiz #1: 3rd place winner
9. Carroll Allan, School Board Trustee Candidate 
10.  Ferd Lamens, Ambassadors Toastmaster & regular guy concerned about gas tax 
11. Pam Noble Paton, for her family values and for standing by her man 
12. Guest Blogger #1
13. Sylvia Bishop, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #6: 1st place winner 
14. Bruce Doucette, Pop Quiz #6; 3rd place winner @OldBruise
15. Linda Chamaschuk, for her post to Ladners Landing's wall 
16. Dr. Andy Basi, for being a true gentleman, School Board Trustee Candidate
17. Karuna Jain, for all her behind the scenes help
18. Ruth Katiagi, canvasser extraordinaire for Heather King For Mayor  (Week #1)
19. Geoff for knowing he was right even when he was wrong! 
20. Jean Pearce, for her community engagement by posting on Landers Landing FB
21. Linda Pearce, for solving the sign mystery by positng on Landers Landing FB
22. Laura, Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer and mom extraordinaire 
23. Pam, most enthusiastic Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer
24. Monica Sanderson, owner Its an Art Tattoo Studio 4868 Delta Street
25. Aerock Shandler, owner Top Barber, 4868 Delta Street
26. James Price Owner/operator Ladner Village Hardware, 4821 Delta Street
27. Carey Muir, Founder & Co-director Freshwave Ministries 
28. Louise Long, Canvasser of the week (Week #2)  
29. Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor -for his leadership initiative
30. Alison Martin, Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen VP of Publicity
31. Councillor Robert Campbell (pending)

If you have a concern, contact Heather King.  Her information is at the top of the page. She WANTS to talk to you.

VOTE HEATHER KING for MAYOR