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Hans Verhulst, owner of Sierra Automotive in Tsawwassen, says Toyotas are his family's vehicle brand of choice.

Including his Sienna minivan, there are six Toyotas of varying model and vintage in the family fleet. Philip Raphael photo When faced with making an important decision, like deciding what make of car, SUV or truck would be best to buy, you usually ask advice from someone in the know.

Someone you can trust to steer you in the right direction.

But if you were to consult with Hans Verhulst, owner of Sierra Automotive in Tsawwassen, you likely wouldn't have to ask at all.

All you would need to do is a take a look at what's parked in his driveway.

There, you'd see up to six vehicles—all of them Toyotas.

Pretty quickly you would understand that Toyota is the vehicle brand of choice for him and the rest of his family.

Verhulst, who has run his automotive repair shop in South Delta since the early 1980s, swears by them.

"They may not be the sexiest looking or fastest cars out there on the road, but they are built really well," he said when asked why he's such a big fan. "If all of my customers drove Toyotas, I think I'd probably be out of business."

The six vehicles in the family fleet include Verhulst's 2011 Sienna minvian. His wife has a 2010 Rav4, while his daughters have a 2011 Yaris and a 2008 Rav4.

His son-in-law has a 1996 Toyota 4Runner, and his son drives a Previa—Verhulst's old car— which has around 440,000 km on the clock and is still running well.

Verhulst said he likes Toyota not only for the company's well-proven road products, he also likes the company's business philosophy which goes against some current trends.

"Everyone is outsourcing these days, and I heard Toyota has done something different and even bought into an aluminum plant so they can manufacture cylinder heads," he said, referring to Bodine Aluminum's Jackson, Tennessee plant that Toyota invested $164 million to build.

He added that when you buy a North American built Toyota, chances are the wheels that end up going on the car, truck or SUV will have been manufactured at the Canadian Autoparts Toyota (CAPTIN) facility in Tilbury.

"And that is a way of helping our economy here," Verhulst said.

So, what Toyota would be at the top of his list?

"Probably a new 4Runner because it can do just about anything and go anywhere," Verhulst said. "Or, I'd like to get a diesel-powered Landcruiser from South America. They don't sell those in Canada. You'd have to get one imported.

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Benjamin 'Monty' Robinson was in New Westminster Supreme Court this week facing an obstruction of justice charge in relation to a fatal Tsawwassen collision in 2008. The judge is expected to hand down her decision on March 23.

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he RCMP corporal charged with obstructing justice in relation to a fatal Tsawwassen collision must wait one month to hear the verdict.

After an eight-day trial in New Westminster Supreme Court, the Crown and defence lawyers finished presenting evidence and made their closing arguments on Wednesday (Feb. 22).

Justice Janice Dillon will now deliberate and is expected to return with a verdict on March 23.

Robinson was off duty when his Jeep struck and killed 21-year-old motorcyclist Orion Hutchinson at the intersection of Gilchrist Dr. and 6 Ave. on Oct. 25, 2008.

After the accident, Robinson gave his driver's licence to a bystander and left the scene to take his two children home.

Returning to the scene later, he told police

he had downed two shots of vodka at home to calm his nerves.

Crown counsel called a number of witnesses to the stand, including Anne Rough, who testified on Monday (Feb. 20) that she overheard Robinson telling a group of people how to avoid a drunk driving charge at an annual Christmas party in Tsawwassen held one year before the accident.

She said Robinson told party guests if you are drinking and driving and get into an accident, you should leave your licence at the scene and, if you are close to home or a bar, go and take a couple of shots and return to the scene.

"They can never prove if you drank before or after the accident, and leaving your licence means that you haven't technically left the scene of the accident," Rough recalled him saying. "They can't really charge you with anything severe because they can't prove if you had the drinks before or after the accident."

Food scrap recycling starts in April

Think twice before throwing that banana peel in the garbage.

On April 16, the Corporation of Delta is rolling out a new food waste recycling program for single-family homes.

This week, council approved the introduction of a weekly food waste curb side collection program known as the Green Can Program. Residents will be able to toss all cooked and uncooked food waste, along with food-soiled paper and yard trimmings, in a lidded container at the curb for weekly collection and composting.

Yard trimmings were previously collected every two weeks, but with the new Green Can Program, it will be collected weekly along with garbage and recycling.

Council also approved a six-month pilot project involving four to six multi-family complexes in Delta—known a the Green Bin Pilot Project. The food waste recycling programs are intended to help Delta divert food waste from the landfill. —Staff writer

When Robinson took the stand the next day, he denied making the comments and that he drank after the collision in order to throw off the investigation.

Robinson said he consumed five bottles of beer at a Halloween party he attended with his children immediately before the incident.

His defence this week called on addiction medicine expert Dr. Paul Sobey, who testified Robinson had "severe" alcohol dependency at the time of the accident and took the vodka shots because of his addiction.

It was an emotional eight days for Hutchinson's family, including his mother, Judith, who spoke to reporters outside the court house this week.

"We've always maintained, since the very beginning, that the true crime here is the utter lack of responsibility and basic humanity shown by the accused at the scene," she said. reporter@southdeltaleader.com

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Delta Police deployed a spike belt in Ladner on Feb. 17 to stop a stolen vehicle.

Officers queried a vehicle in downtown Ladner, and discovered it had been reported stolen from Richmond on Feb. 14.

Once the vehicle was stopped near Highway 17 and Ladner Trunk Rd., police say the driver and lone occupant of the car was observed throwing cocaine out the window.

The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident, and drugs and money were seized.

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Among the millions dialed in to watch Sunday's Academy Awards show from Los Angeles will be one very interested young jewelry maker from Ladner.

That's because Amy Henwood's work may just be part of next year's festivities in Tinsel Town.

A couple of weeks ago, Henwood, 29, said she got a last-minute invitation to be part of this year's pre-Oscar gift room where celebrities connected to the awards night get the opportunity to put together their own "goodie" bag from an assortment of designers.

The request was for 200 pieces,

and she deferred until 2013.

"I was freaking out," Henwood said, adding it would have required a pretty hefty investment on short notice of around $5,000-$3,000 for products and the remainder to fly down and stay in L.A. for the show.

The payoff is getting to be in the gift room with the celebrities who may or may not take a liking to the products being offered. If you get their attention there's the opportunity to have your picture taken with them to boost exposure for your goods.

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While the end of the century may seem like a long way off from now, a professor of geology at SFU warns now is the time to act to protect South Delta from the possibility of widespread flooding caused by a gradually warming global climate and subsequent rising sea levels.

But Delta officials are not rushing to commit a vast amount of funds to deal with the projected problem.

In an interview with the Leader, SFU professor John Clauge said due to the effects of global warming, sea levels are currently rising three millimetres each year.

"A warming climate results in melting of glaciers and increasingly it is having an effect on the big ice sheets in Greenland," said Clague who talked on the subject Sunday (Feb. 19) at the AGM of the American Academy of the Advancement of Science in Vancouver.

Given that rate, Clague said sea levels could rise by 30 centimetres in 80 years, which if nothing more was done to reinforce and raise Delta's dikes, could result in frequent flood conditions.

"Thirty centimetres— well that's a foot," Clague said. "And while you may think that's not very much, we can deal with that, it requires actions up front."

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said the notion of rising sea levels is nothing new to the region and the Corporation of Delta has been taking proactive

measures in raising dike levels in some areas.

"These things are known to our staff. It's unfortunate it has come out this way without them having talked to

our staff to find what we have been doing."

"I think they were telling us the same things in the 1950s about flooding and raising our dikes in Richmond and Ladner,"

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"I'm not disbelieving that it's probably a concern, but just imagine the cost of the infrastructure to raise the dikes all over Delta. "

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Raincock is certain his store will be a success in South Delta, since so many avian enthusiasts live in the area.

“There’s so many great birds around here. It’s just such a fantastic area for bird watching, it really is,” he says.

He is excited to test new feeders and seed blends in his own backyard near Cliff Dr. And now that he’s cut out his lengthy work commute, he looks forward to joining local bird watchers on their weekly excursions and spending more time at home with his teenaged sons.

Decades later, Raincock is still enchanted by the vibrant colours and cheery songs that drew his seven-yearold self to the world of birds.

“Being able to identify each bird by its own sound—even when you can’t see them, you can hear them—I find that fascinating,” he says. “It’s like a bit of a puzzle.”

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The longtime Tsawwassen resident grew up in the Okanagan, where he became an active birder, and went on to earn a degree in zoology from the University of B.C. “My career path took quite a different turn, however,” he says, explaining he set a new course for himself after experiencing the outside world.

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Brent and Jane Kelly proudly display their Delta Heritage Award of Merit plaque for renovating the century old Weaver farmhouse in East Ladner.

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Preserving a grand old piece of Delta Owners of Weaver Residence receive heritage award of merit PHILIP RAPHAEL EDITOR

Pretty much everyone walking through the door at the Harry Weaver Residence in East Delta on Monday (Feb. 20) had a story to share about the century old farmhouse.

Longtime area resident Doug Massey remembers it as his uncle's place where he spent several Christmas celebrations as a youngster.

"My sister Doreen would also come here when she was little," Massey said.

Lois McKie's grandparents owned the property and would spend plenty of time there.

"I want to see if the dining room looks the same," said McKie's cousin Kerry Herd who would travel from Burnaby most weekends to play on the farm that at the time had Aberdeen Angus cattle, pigs, cows, potatoes and oats.

"This house, I always remember as a grand old one," said Coun. Ian Paton who remembers growing up the many homes belonging mostly to dairy farmers.

All of those recollections were brought back to mind as Delta marked Heritage Week by bestowing an award of merit to the home's current owners, Brent and Jane Kelly, who spent the past two years renovating the sprawling, 2,800-square-foot, four-bedroom homestead.

Brent's father bought the property in 1966 from the original owner, Harry Weaver. He then purchased it from his father 28 years ago and had rented it out.

"Six or seven years

ago Jane was trying to talk me into fixing it up," Brent said, adding it was his wife's persistence that led to the wholesale renovation.

"It took a long time," Jane said, "but we finally got it done."

The home was gutted during the renovation, and also temporarily lifted up on blocks so a new foundation could be poured underneath.

"We saved as much original wood as we could," Jane said, adding

floors, doors and staircase are all original.

"We also tore the old wrap-around porch off and added a little extension on the back while keeping it looking original," Brent added.

While they declined to say how much the work cost, the Kellys said it was a "significant investment."

"We didn't count our own time working on it, but it was a lot," Brent said.

Both said they were

happy to do it since preserving local history is near and dear to their hearts.

"My grandpa had lived here in Delta since 1898, and Jane's family has lived on Westham Island for 75 years or so," Brent said.

"There's just not that many nice old house left here anymore," Jane said. "If you have someone who's interested in restoring them, they certainly should be encouraged to do so."

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support with pleasure the activities taking place next week to celebrate our heritage in South Delta and congratulate Brent and Jean Kelly, winners of the Heritage Award of Merit for their restoration of the Harry Weaver residence. I also congratulate those who have this year been named Friends of Heritage.

We can all be proud that the preservation of our heritage building and sites, and the care that has been taken to protect that our parks, playgrounds and natural green spaces insures that they are places of enjoyment for us today and will be for generations to come.

I look forward to seeing you during the Heritage Week celebrations.

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Delta Heritage Week February 20-26, 2012

Heritage is a valuable part of community pride and identity. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council congratulate the winners of this year’s Heritage Awards: Heritage Award of Merit Brent and Jane Kelly are the recipients of this year’s Heritage Award of Merit for their excellent work on the restoration of the Harry Weaver residence.

Friends of Heritage Award Jean Brown and Bill Rogers each received the Friends of Heritage Awards for their contributions on the Vancouver Wireless Station.

For more information, contact the Community Planning & Development Department by telephone at (604) 946-3380 or email heritage@corp.delta.bc.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca

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Incoming vice president of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society, Marilyn Jones, says her recipe for black bean and chorizo soup is a perfect way to warm up on a late winter day.

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Hospital auxiliary's new VP ready to give back When Tsawwassen's Marilyn Jones retired from Telus after more than 36 years of service as a business manager, she knew that she'd have some time on her hands.

What was she going to do?

"I always did want to do some volunteer work after I retired," she said. "And after about six months I went to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society because I've had to utilize it a couple of times."

For the past couple of years she's been an active volunteer and on April 4 she is scheduled to be named the society's

vice president at the group's AGM. Being retired also gives Jones some time to dabble in the kitchen.

"I'm on my own and I like to try and eat healthy, and doing the whole meal thing through the winter is too much," she says. "So, I make lots of different soups and my cousin actually made this one and brought it to a family function.

I kinda liked it and never really asked her for the recipe and made it up as I went along."

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LETTERS Who are you calling a NIMBY? If you live or have driven into Boundary Bay recently you would have seen the new signs that have been erected for the most recent version of the Southland’s community plan proposal.

Its intention is to sell its merits and to convince us how wonderful our lives could be should this plan be given the green light from the community and city council.

I have no doubt that Mr. (Sean) Hodgins is feeling that his and

Legalizing marijuana a cure all?

Hallelujah! Four former B.C. attorneys general have joined four former Vancouver mayors endorsing an end to marijuana prohibition and, according to an Angus Reid poll, 78 per cent of the B.C. public agree it's time to legalize pot.

Legalize pot and presto, gangrelated violent crime in our communities and fear among our citizens would disappear?

But wait, that's not all. The collateral benefit of a "potted" Canada will be of having solved,

Southlands response A closer look at the large signs by the Southlands property show a public response line (604-9463382) for the Southlands application land use.

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Single family homeowners will be able to divert their food waste from their garbage cans starting in mid-April when Delta rolls out its Green Can Program.

Residents will receive a sticker—similar to the one pictured on the left— that can be affixed to a separate garbage container where cooked and uncooked, as well as yard waste can be deposited.

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his father's dream is closer than ever to fruition. However, these latest signs do nothing to change the numerous issues with yet another housing development on agricultural land in our small rural community.

Since Mr. Hodgins is selling this plan as nothing short of fabulous and how fortunate we would be to have this in our community, I trust he has no intentions of including his property and home in the sale and community plan.

If he is indeed genuine that this is an improvement to our lives and not just a way for him to make as much money as possible, then he will stay put in his house nestled

among the Southlands property.

He will not mind losing his privacy, the quiet and majestic surroundings, among many other blessings in the bay.

You simply cannot market something as a benefit to everyone else in our community, but not for yourself.

I will remain hopeful we never need to see just what his choice would be. Leaving Boundary Bay would make Mr. Hodgins exactly what he has been accusing Boundary Bay residents of for a very long time—a NIMBY.

virtually overnight, Canada's problem of declining tourism from south of the border and elsewhere.

Just think of the enormous tourism potential of a mass influx of drug-deprived folks descending on the "True North, Strong and Free and Legally Drugged," pouring untold millions of muchneeded dollars into our struggling economy, with many undoubtedly wishing to stay permanently.

Indeed, that's the kind of "stimulus" (pun intended) that would really help us all get through these hard economic times with a "buzz."

On a less euphoric note, however,

the myths and fallacies of ending marijuana prohibition are many.

Here are just two, as outlined by the Canadian Police Association: 1. Legalization will drive the crime rate down.

2. Organized crime would be reduced if drugs were legalized.

While the proponents of marijuana legalization may consider the above mere police propaganda, I would nevertheless challenge them to provide us with a view of whatever reality they are coming from.

Call them before they report to council with the results from the public response line.

Their report is sent to council prior to any information meetings or public hearings are held.

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I moved here partly because the OCP provides a 10-year plan that I support without change.

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Saving the past from the future In today's fast-paced, make a quick buck, development world where it's easier to tear down than preserve, it's a comfort to know folks like Brent and Jane Kelly exist.

The longtime South Delta couple—whose family roots go back a long way in the community—are this year's recipients of the Delta Heritage Award of Merit for the two-year long renovation they performed on the century-old Weaver Residence in East Ladner.

While the home on 96th Street—with its magnificent wraparound porch—had fallen into disrepair over the years when it was rented out to tenants, the couple thought enough of it six years ago to spend a significant amount of their own funds and time to bring the property back to its former glory.

Bravo to their efforts, and those who have proceeded them in winning this award, for they have the foresight and commitment that is sadly lacking today.

True, some properties built in the last 20 to 30 years may not have the lasting historical value to make preservation a viable prospect sometime down the road.

But those of greater vintage certainly do.

And every effort to ensure they are not lost forever needs to be made.

What would that take?

Plenty of courage, for one, by current owners of these few remaining architectural glimpses of a Delta gone by.

It will also take plenty of money.

But as the Kellys have amply demonstrated with their renovation, the results can be extremely rewarding judging by the memories they have rekindled in those connected to the grand old building who were present for the heritage award presentation on Monday.

For the rest of us who can only marvel and admire the elegant curb side view of the Weaver Residence, it's a no-charge history lesson of the way things were done, and should be done again.

Whoever said you can't stop progress?

In this instance, we have much to admire about the past.

And long may it be a part of Delta's future.

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PART 3 IN A 3 PART SERIES

Tsawwassen's Pat and Don Gowing recount what Delta Hospital has meant to them over the years

Why do I love Delta Hospital?

As Robert Browning said (My Last Duchess), "Let me count the ways."

As a visitor to see friends, a patient or just getting an annual mammogram, we are made so welcome.

As I go around the hospital, there are always friendly faces.

Even though the staff is so busy, there is always time for a smile.

As we have been in this lovely community for 36 years now, we have seen Delta Hospital grow and in itself, the hospital resembles a small community. Self-sufficient and very much appreciated by we, the residents.

As a patient, and yes, there have been many times over the years that this has happened, the nurses and doctors who have attended to me have been nothing but extremely kind.

It helps as those same folks are living in our community and we see them out of the hospital. This community is extremely fortunate.

It has been years since I have tasted the hospital food other than the Jell-O! And that is a good thing as it means I am up and out of there in jig-time,

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Pat and Don Gowing share their thoughts on what Delta Hospital has meant to them over the years in this last instalment of I Heart Delta Hospital. Tyler Garnham photo making way for another person. It also means efficiency on the part of the staff.

I must not forget to mention the lovely gift shop where such one-of-a-kind gifts can be purchased.

Thank you to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary and the volunteer staff at various parts of the hospital.

You are all just great!

And we have appreciated the Delta Hospital Foundation over the last few years and have been proud to have been volunteers.

Thanks to Delta Hospital, nurses, staff and doctors for being there. We honestly appreciate you at the nicest hospital in the Vancouver region.

Patricia and Don Gowing, Delta, BC

I Heart Delta Hospital There is a hospital, I’d love to tell you about, Most amazing one in the country, without a doubt.

I am so fortunate, our Delta Hospital’s here You’re so close to my heart, I hold you dear.

My first trip to the hospital, was when I was eight A metal door slammed on my heel, I was in quite a state.

The doctors and nurses they calmed my fears Provided love and comfort, and dried my tears.

One day in the summer, while out having such fun I fell off the monkey bars and landed on my bum.

The staff at the hospital, they took care of me Dedicated and hard working, we all can see.

One time I was a patient, I’d like to admit, While out delivering newspapers, by a dog I was bit.

A quick drive to the hospital, is what I got The nurse she administered, my first tetanus shot.

Whilst balancing on the bike rack, out in front of the school I clumsily fell, twisting my ankle, No that’s not cool.

I’m off to the Delta Hospital, yes once again A pair of crutches they gave me to help ease the pain.

Twas the evening, my brother and I, we got in a fight My wedding finger, I hit it and was broken that night.

Thank you for setting my finger, in the perfect way I wear my wedding ring proudly, this very day.

As teenagers, we all end up in hospital, at least once or twice The doctors and nurses are exceptionally sweet and so nice.

My friends thought having wheelchair races, now that would be fun Until my mom showed up and declared, “You can all go home now the fun here is done!”

It has been 20 years, since I have been admitted there But I’ve visited many patients since, who’ve been under your care.

We never pay parking, it’s always free When we come for ourselves or patients to see.

On one final note, a funny story to tell While visiting from Scotland, my Gran fell not well.

And so into your ER, she soon was admitted Felt embarrassed by the blue gown, she was outfitted.

The x-ray technician, he got a great laugh that day “Please help with your Grans’ jewellery,” he politely did say.

I couldn’t resist, I just had to know “Could her belly ring stay or did it have to go”?

My Gran with a belly ring, there is no way We still have a great chuckle to this very day.

Delta Hospital, you are a place that I call love You care for our community, there is no one above.

Delta Hospital, I truly fell blessed Your staff as a whole, you are the best.

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Submit your story to the Delta Hospital Foundation between February 1st and 28th, 2011. Submission formats include: written stories: accounts,

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Standing up to bullies South Delta youth and adults endeavour to stop harassment in the digital age

Clockwise from top left: South Delta Secondary students Angela Smith, Grade 12, and Olivia Reshetylo, Grade 11, and Delta Secondary students Bianca Centola, Grade 10, and Germaine Yip, Grade 10, will help raise awareness of bullying on Pink Shirt Day, Feb. 29. The students all agree that cyberbullying is a growing problem at their schools.

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hen the web-savvy youth of South Delta surf the Internet, they're likely to find some downright offensive content directed at their peers, or even themselves.

They might come across an online poll ranking the "top 10 ugliest girls" in their grade.

They may read a string of homophobic comments written on a friend's Facebook wall.

Or they might even see their own telephone number posted with a message urging others to dial it "for a good time."

These are all real incidents that students at South Delta Secondary and Delta Secondary schools have experienced. And they are prime examples of cyberbullying—when children or teens deliberately and persistently harass, threaten or intimidate others via digital communication.

Cyberbullying is just one form of bullying that will be called attention to on Pink Shirt Day next Wednesday (Feb. 29). On that day, people are encouraged to wear pink to symbolize their intolerance of bullying—in any form.

High school students in Ladner and Tsawwassen say "e-bullying" is a fast-growing problem that has trumped the more "traditional" verbal

and physical bullying. But Delta school District officials are fighting back with a brochure released this week which is aimed at providing parents with some helpful information if they have a child who is has become a victim.

"It just gets so much easier every day," says Angela Smith, a Grade 12 student at SDSS who is helping to organize Pink Shirt Day activities at her school. "It's way easier to say mean things over a text message."

Hurtful comments or images not only spread through the cyber realm like wildfire; they also have the potential to remain online for a very long time if never removed.

"Scars from cyberbullying keep hurting you over and over," Smith says. "It's hard to not look at it, too. Even though you've seen it and you know it's there, it's hard to not go back."

Hidden identities In today's digital world, users may have Internet accounts with a half dozen social networking sites they log into regularly.

"Not everybody used to have Facebook; now everybody is on Facebook," says Olivia Reshetylo, a Grade 11 student at SDSS. But Facebook is not the most effective avenue for cyberbullies, she says, explaining many turn to the blog site Tumblr because of the anonymity it provides.

"You can stay anonymous on Tumblr and

ask questions anonymously," she explains. "I know our school has a lot of problems with people asking things that were just rude and mean."

A member of the SDSS Alliance Club, which fights homophobia, Reshetylo says many of the offensive questions posed on Tumblr are directed at gay and lesbian students.

When the perpetrators are able to mask their identity, Reshetylo says the resulting impact on the victim can be very hurtful.

"If it's anonymous and you don't know who's saying that about you, your trust in people is so damaged," she says.

Reshetylo and Smith sit on the newly formed Delta Police and Youth Advisory Council. On Pink Shirt Day, they plan to hang a large art canvas in the shape of a dove, to represent the Delta Opposes Violence Everywhere Committee (D.O.V.E.). Fellow students will be invited to dip their palms in pink paint and leave a handprint on the canvas as a vow against bullying.

In Ladner, Grade 10 DSS student Bianca Centola recalls one nasty cyber-trend that caught on last year.

"People would take pictures of girls they didn't like and they would make it their profile pictures to make fun of them," she says, adding there seems to be little control over web-based harassment.

"Nobody's trying to stop it. People just go

along with it, or they take it further instead of just stopping it."

Adult intervention It is "extremely difficult" to control cyberbullying, says Delta School District deputy superintendent Garnet Ayres.

"It occurs at home, often out of sight of parents. It occurs maybe with other peers," he says.

"With all of the handheld and portable devices as well as the home computer, how much are parents paying attention and monitoring their children's activity?"

When schools do become aware of cyberbullying incidents, Ayres says they will quite often involve Delta Police. In partnership with police, teachers and administrators attempt to remove hurtful website content—a challenging task that takes a great deal of time and effort, he says.

"We need to convince those that run those sites, they need to respond and co-operate."

Ayres says schools try to teach students to avoid posting personal information online that could serve as fuel for bullies. Once the personal information is out there, it is very difficult to control.

And because Internet use often occurs at home, Ayres stresses how important it is for parents to be aware of and monitor their children's cyberspace activity.

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South Delta Leader Friday, February February 24, 24,2012 2012 While many cyberbullies feel as though they are acting in anonymity, Ayres says bullying is essentially about power—and power comes with identity.

"Bullies don't act anonymously. It doesn't work that way. Bullies want the victim to know who they are and what it's about," he says.

Ayres supports Pink Shirt Day, but says for Delta schools, bullying is an issue teachers, administrators, students and parents face every single day.

The Delta School District's new brochure lays out different types of bullying—verbal, physical, social and cyber—and suggests steps parents can take if they believe their child is being targeted.

"When adults get involved, a lot of the issues of bullying will be resolved fairly quickly," Ayres says.

He stresses that victims need to speak up in order for authority figures to address the issue and ensure school remains a safe place to learn.

"We have to know what's going on and kids have to know that they can tell us—but they also need to know that they need to tell us."

For Delta parents, the new district brochure is a step in the right direction.

"I think the first thing it offers is something more positive than an 'anti-something' day," says Lisa Leblanc, chair of the Delta District Parent Advisory Council.

She said the material provides a positive, ongoing message that is reinforced every day.

"That's much more meaningful than one day where some children choose to wear a pink shirt and other children don't," she says.

When it comes to cyberbulling, Leblanc says parents need to be absolutely aware of their children's use of the Internet. And if web use occurs at school, the same supervisory role applies to teachers.

Finding solutions In rare cases, bullying cases left unresolved have led to suicide.

"I think it's important for school to start to address suicide, and our society in general," said SDSS student Smith, noting she and her classmates have known teens at other high schools who have taken their own lives as a result of incessant bullying.

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Pink Shirt Day February 29th is Anti-Bullying Day! Take a stand - Lend a hand

Bullying can happen to anyone, but we need to do what we can to take a stand to stop bullying in our schools, sports groups, and community together!

Delta School District Deputy Superintendent Garnet Ayres displays new literature aimed at helping parents know what to do if they suspect their child is being bullied. Christine Lyon photo "It bugs me that it got to that point," said Reshetylo.

For high school students, the solution to cyberbullying lies not just in raising awareness of the problem on Pink Shirt Day, but also in actively discouraging disrespectful behavior year-round.

"I think that just not supporting it also helps," says Smith. "Over Facebook, most of the time if people don't get 'likes' then they just delete it."

While Ayers sees adult intervention as the most effective response to bullying, he says students also have a responsibility to not sit on the sidelines and watch.

"The solutions also lie in the bystanders letting the bully know that's not OK." reporter@southdeltaleader.com

The Delta School District Proudly Supports Pink Shirt Day.

Kids helping kids everyday.

The Delta School District is committed to ensuring our schools are nurturing, caring learning environments everyday for every child.

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For lifelong Ladner resident Cindy Ellis, getting ready for work means throwing on jeans, sneakers and a grey Corporation of Delta T-shirt with the word "staff" emblazoned across the back.

Ellis loves her job as a program leader at South Delta Recreation Centre, but moving heavy apparatus and inflating bouncy castles for preschool-aged children is hardly conducive to glamour.

"I'm pretty casual because I work in a gym," she admits.

Ellis recently turned 50 and to mark the milestone birthday, she decided to get serious about her health.

"I started walking a lot and I've been going to Curves for a long time," she says. She lost 30 pounds, which inspired a good friend to nominate her for the Leader's Be Fabulous makeover.

Stylist Michelle Sullivan found the perfect outfit at Tsawwassen's Boutique Blanche. A striped top, belt and slim black pants worked well on Ellis's petite frame.

"It's a little bit more of an edgy

look than Cindy would normally go for," Sullivan says. "Overall, each piece is versatile and sexy and, most importantly, Cindy felt great wearing them."

On makeover day, Cindy started her morning at Spa Vilamoura in Tsawwassen for a relaxing pedicure and make-up application. Neutral tones were used to make her eyes and cheekbones pop.

At Myne2 Hair Spa, Ellis had her short 'do tidied up. The stylist kept the red tone in her hair, but added golden, face-framing highlights, and defined her natural curls.

"It was so relaxing," Ellis said after the makeover. "Everybody was so wonderful. They gave me all sorts of really great tips on makeup and hair and dressing."

"It's pretty easy—the makeup and stuff—it's something that I can do myself, which was really important."

To add to the feel-good experience, Tsawwassen Pilates Studio provided Ellis with four complimentary private sessions.

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British Columbia has traditionally been synonymous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years.

B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers.

The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce.

Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.’s forest sector is definitely starting to recover from the last decade’s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are re-opening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the province’s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses.

Coast Clear Wood serves niche markets by providing lumber products to match the specific needs of international markets. The have garnered success by focusing their efforts on marketing their products in Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Mexico, China, Korea, and India. With plans for further expansion into new markets, Coast Clear Wood continues to source high quality raw materials from Canada and other international suppliers that meet the high standards of their customers.

Owner Tom Sundher is very proud to have twice won a B.C. export award for his work in India; he is considered a leader in opening the market for B.C. wood in that country.

One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security.

This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, fir, hemlock and balsam fibre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive.

The B.C. brand of wood products is well established globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the first major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversified the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia.

The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood fibre and residues through bio-refinery.

B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality fibre. This includes fibre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides.

Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930’s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certified to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards.

Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.’s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power. Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt.

B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the first choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential.

The future looks very bright for this most iconic of British Columbia industries.

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Couple finds the perfect place to call home

A lot to love at Maynard’s Block Cozy spaces might be great for some couples, but Arseniy Tkachuk and Kseniya Stepanova are not one of them.

“I can’t stand tiny apartments,” Tkachuk says. The size was the most important feature to him when they were looking for a home.

They found the perfect place in Vancouver’s Maynard’s Block, built by Aquilini Development Corporation.

They looked at several places before deciding to buy there.

“After living in Burnaby for a few years, I came to the conclusion that living in this suburb is neither here nor there,” says Stepanova. “It doesn’t offer all the conveniences of a central location, yet it’s not a quiet getaway

either.”

“We both work nearby,” adds Tkachuk. “It’s great to be able to walk ... instead of driving for half an hour. And ... I love big cities, people, traffic and busy streets if I’m not in the car.”

Stepanova also loves the building itself. “I love the windows that curve along the length of the apartment, bringing in lots of light. It’s not the typical boxy layout that you see everywhere else,” she says.

“Arseniy designs and sells wall beds and custom closets, so he has seen a lot of apartments ... that was another reason we chose the area. It’s inspirational and convenient for his line of work,” says Stepanova.

undermount sinks with polished chrome faucets and elegant vanity mirrors with solid wood frames. The secondary bathrooms also include custom vanities and the mirror, as well as oversized glazed ceramic tile flooring and polished chrome bath accessories.

The neighbourhood has seen a lot of development recently, so buyers

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by Kerry Vital

The Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded some of their iconic albums, was originally a Georgian townhome from the 1800s.

Now, Woodbridge Homes brings you your own piece of Georgian architecture, with its newest townhome development, Abbey Road.

Located in the up-and-coming Morgan Heights area, it’s an unusual type of architecture in the neighbourhood.

“It’s something a bit different,” says sales manager Tara Desmond. “This is something really unique for South Surrey.”

The exteriors include iron gates and window boxes, so your green thumb will be put to good use. The shutters and elegant brick combine to make a home that looks truly amazing.

There’s one feature at Abbey Road that is sure to get a lot of use this summer. The large patios and decks are perfect for entertaining, with an optional natural gas barbecue connection and plenty of space for groups of all sizes.

With 11 different floorplans available and three different colour schemes, there is plenty of choice at Abbey Road. One of the floorplans includes the master bedroom on the main floor, which Desmond says has been highly sought after recently.

The kitchen holds another popular feature, a gas range. Chefs and home cooks alike are in love with them, Desmond says. That range is just one of the stainless-steel appliances that comes standard at Abbey Road. Chic quartz countertops are complemented by classic shaker-style cabinets with crown mouldings and polished nickel hardware and under-cabinet lighting beneath the overheight upper cabinets.

Spacious nine-foot ceilings on the main floor contribute to the airy

feel inside, while the large windows maximize natural light. Wide-plank wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and nylon carpeting on the upper level are seamlessly integrated with the wooden baseboards featured throughout.

The ensuite bathrooms include a deep soaker tub, and it’s not hard to imagine yourself sitting there with a glass of wine and a good book. The ceramic tile surrounds are set off by the stone countertops and dual

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This is something really unique for South Surrey,” says sales manager Tara Desmond.

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The bathrooms at Abbey Road, top, are a peaceful haven at the end of a long day, with their soaker tubs and sleek undermount sinks. The kitchens are an ode to domesticity, featuring under-cabinet lighting and stainless-steel appliances, above.

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KLASSEN, Cynthia Ruth

Apr. 9, 1957 – Feb. 10, 2012 Passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at age 54 in her Maple Ridge home.

Cynthia was born in Saskatoon, SK, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (nee Rempel) Klassen. She was born the second oldest of four children into a loving family, but faced many challenges throughout her all too short life. Cynthia shared her mother’s remarkable memory for birthdays and anniversaries as well as enjoyed a gift for writing poetry. She also had an amazing sense of humour, even in her darkest hours, cheering up many a person with her phone calls. Cynthia was a devoted Christian, baptized in Richmond Bethel Mennonite Brethren Church on Aug. 17, 1975.

Cynthia is predeceased by her mother Ruth and survived by her father Frank Sr. as well as brothers Frank, Lorne and Jeff along with her sister-in-laws Karen, Wendy/Rose & Kate; nieces and nephews Kaila (Kevin - daughters Ava & Evvy), Kelsey, Philip (Lian), Elise and Aaron. During Cynthia’s hardest times, she appreciated the love and support of her family along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A time of sharing and celebrating Cynthia’s courageous life will take place at the Holiday Inn Magnolia Room, 8750 204th Street, Langley on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 2 pm. A reception will follow.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Women Against Violence Against Women (wavaw.ca), Covenant House Vancouver (covenanthousebc.org) or Union Gospel Mission (ugm.ca).

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Phyllis E. Davidson April 30, 1922 – February 16, 2012 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing, of Phyllis Davidson after a lengthy stay in hospital, just two months shy of her 90th birthday. Born in Swift Current, Sask., Mom left her prairie roots for the west coast in the early 1940’s. In Vancouver life-long friendships were made while attending Sprott-Shaw and later on, at Pinewell Crescent, where Mom and Dad built our family home. A long time resident of Richmond, BC, Phyllis will be remembered as a dear and caring friend who loved to laugh, and as an animal lover, a gifted knitter, seamstress and quilter as well as the baker of perhaps the best scones, pies and cinnamon buns “in the entire world”.

After 34 years in the old neighborhood, Mom and Dad left our much loved home for smaller ‘digs’ in Tsawwassen.

Following Dad’s death, Mom, at the age of 80, boldly packed up and moved again to Salt Spring Island where she realized a life long dream – to wake up and have her coffee overlooking the ocean every morning. Once on the island, Grandma’s place continued to be the ‘hub’ for family dinners and celebrations. It was not lost on Phyllis’ children’s friends when growing up, or later, her grandsons that the Davidson’s had dessert with every meal and there was always an endless supply of home baked goodies in reserve (just peek in the freezer, but don’t get caught).

Predeceased by her husband, Everett, sisters: Win, Nora and Margaret and dear friend, Dorothy, she leaves to mourn her children: Ron and Ann Marie and the joys of her life – her grandsons, Keegan, Evan and Christian.

Her family would like to thank Balsam House resident homemaker, Sandi, of Heritage Place, who helped to ease Mom’s transition to living in a senior’s residence with affectionate laughter and for being such a powerful and effective advocate for all the seniors under her watchful eye. We’d also like to acknowledge the dedicated and caring staff of our wonderful island hospital, Lady Minto.

A celebration of Phyllis’ life is planned for Friday, February 24th at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Room of South Arm United Church in Richmond where Mom spent so many happy hours with her quilting group. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lady Minto Hospital or to the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre. ա

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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential.

Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment.

Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Graphics Specialist

Delta based state of the art technology provider, national in scope, requires a person with post secondary training in graphic design.

Excellent creativity, communication skills and problem solving abilities as well as familiarity with computer graphics and design software are expected.

Reply to: HR@IDEXPERTS.COM JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere.

Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

CUSTOM MANUFACTURER of security rollshutters, habitat screens & retractable awnings requires experienced installation technicians. General knowledge of construction & electrical an asset. Must be detail orientated & able to work independently. Driver’s license req’d. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume: 604-468-7656 or email: installer@talius.com WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community.

Competitive rates and benefits.

Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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VOLUNTEERS

Valley Therapeutic in Aldergrove is accepting new riders/volunteers all ages. Come, enjoy our indoor arena & trails on safe, reliable school horses with our Cantra certified instructors. Contact the office at 604-857-1267, email info@vtea.ca.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

251 DRAFTING AND DESIGN

SH DRAFTING & DESIGN • Mechanical / Structural • Architectural / Home Renos.

• Preliminary & Final Plans

604-943-0106 260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

320

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

EXCAVATORS EX60 - EX300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

BACKHOES 4 X 4 C/W bracker & hoepack

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CATS 6 ways to wide blades

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

DUMP TRUCKS

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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SUNDECKS

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

BOBCATS C/W attachments

FARM TRACTORS C/W attachments

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

(604)531-5935 281

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

477

PETS

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $130 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $150. 604-856-8877

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 â&#x20AC;˘ Twins â&#x20AC;˘ Fulls â&#x20AC;˘ Queens â&#x20AC;˘ Kings 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box â&#x20AC;˘ 720 Coil 2.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pillowtop â&#x20AC;˘ Brand New â&#x20AC;˘ 10 yr. warranty â&#x20AC;˘ Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

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MISC. FOR SALE

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BARKMULCH, SAND, GRAVEL

Call 604-531-5935

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS 706

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

LEAKY ROOF?

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call JJ ROOFING Repairs, New & Re-Roof.

Prompt Quality Service Excellent References

ABC HANDYMAN. Reno, Framing, Carpentry, D-Wall, Electric, Plumbing. Refs. Call Kevin 604-308-0064.

*Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB *Seniors Discount

Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjrooďŹ ng.ca

SOLEI Terrace, 5599-14B St.

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet â&#x153;&#x201D;, 1st shots, dewormed.

Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459.

1 BRAND NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, garden level. Close to freeway & ferry. N/S. N/P. Avail now. $1400.

LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

604-535-8080

LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm.

On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Atira Property Management

736

750

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259 .

356 320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

SUITES, LOWER

SPACIOUS 2 bed rm. ground level suite separate entrance, washer, dryer, Non Smoking, No Pets, Ref. $850 + 30% utilities 604 537 1484

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx.

120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

509

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND clean 3 bdrm rancher, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d kitch, w/d, d/w, h/w flrs, avail immed. $1700 +utils. 604-720-2977

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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

Westland â&#x153;ś Wellington Townhomes Large 3 bdrm, inste storage.

Starting at $1250/mo. 5 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1.5 baths, gas fireplace. Close to schools, shopping & transit.

No pets.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

Call NOW 604-830-5260 Website: www.aptrentals.net

TRANSPORTATION 1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000.

Call 604-796-0230

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

RICHMOND

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

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Newly Renovated!

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

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SURREY / Delta Border

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

Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Make a list.

CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

604-535-8080 Atira Property Management

Regency Park Gardens 626

MOTORCYCLES

2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time.

LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000.

Call 604-845-1895.

SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles.

Apprenticeship opportunity.

On-campus residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TWO WHEELINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus.

Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

2 bdrm T.H. 2 baths, granite, SS appliances, $1600/mth. NS/Np. Avail now.

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SURREY

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

HANDYPERSONS

830

TOWNHOUSES

Call 604-533-9780

DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning.

Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Ext. 604-802-6310

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TRANSPORTATION

S. SURREY, Unit 29 - 2450 161 ST. Live at THE GLENMORE

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

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 Precision 1 Plumbing & Heating Licensed ~ Insured.

Hot water tanks, service, renos.

Contact Rick 604-809-6822

752

LANGLEY

Close to shopping & schools.

Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout.

Some pets welcome.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

OTHER AREAS

CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!!

BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603

TOPSOIL

KEITH BOURNE

604.727.4869

REAL ESTATE 696

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Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

PETS

GARDENING

LAWN AND GARDEN CARE

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 604.657.9422

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work!

Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647

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

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

1-800-910-6402

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

www.PreApproval.cc FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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Minimum $160 for Complete full-size Vehicles Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596 2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium.

176,000km, Leather, Cruise, Air, Loaded. $4275. 604-795-7834

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570 2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570

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VEHICLES WANTED

2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163â&#x20AC;? x 2Âźâ&#x20AC;? track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, 201 K, runs great, new tires/deck, needs care, asking $2,200. (604)782-6600 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

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TOWNHOUSES

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm.

Call: (604)538-9257

830

MOTORCYCLES

2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond.

1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533

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**MSRP is $27,580 including freight and PDI of $1,590 for a new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offers based on a new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). Lease example based on new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S) available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. *3.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $328. Down payment of $1,910.10, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,936.10. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. **/#/* Offers valid from February 1st through February 29th, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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›COMMUNITYBRIEFS Hospice thrift store sale a chance to pick out treasures

Ladner teen wins spot as student reporter for the day with CBC News

PICTURED Ladner's Amanda Dreisinger will get the opportunity to be a reporter for the day at the CBC next month after being one of 30 students selected in a contest involving high schools across the Lower Mainland.

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Christine Lyon, reporter South Delta Leader Amanda Dreisinger was born with the gift of gab and, at the end of next month, she'll get a chance to demonstrate her natural talent on TV in front of thousands of viewers.

The Grade 11 Delta Secondary School student has landed a coveted spot as a student reporter for CBC News Day in B.C. For the next month, 30 student reporters from high schools across the Lower Mainland will be working with CBC staff to cover stories that will be aired Thursday, March 29 on CBC television, radio and web and, as part of a special partnership, in the Vancouver Sun. "I'm ecstatic," says Dreisinger. "When I found out I had been chosen, I was just through the roof."

Dreisinger and her fellow student reporters were selected from close to 300 applicants. For the audition, the teens had 90 seconds to pitch a story idea in front of a camera in the CBC studio. Dreisinger proposed investigating why children with autism receive more funding than those with Down syndrome, despite their having similar needs.

"My audition, actually I felt went really poorly," she says.

"I felt like I stumbled a little

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bit. I forgot to mention one bit of information."

Despite her perceived flubs, Dreisinger still managed to score a spot as a finalist. An extrovert with a fondness for oral presentations, she thinks she won over the judges with her wining personality.

"My family jokes that my biggest talent is speaking," she laughs. It's a skill that has earned her a reputation at school as well as home.

"I'm always mistaken for being a theatre person. People thought I was the star in the school play last year and I didn't even have a role in it," she says.

Her outgoing nature is what likely earned Dreisinger a spot on the TV news, as opposed to radio or the web.

Instead of investigating her original story idea, though, Dreisinger has been assigned to do "streeters," which means she will be asking average people on the street for their thoughts on current events.

She'll have to be prepared to think on her feet.

"When I'm on camera there's a lot more pressure for me to perform because I'm talking to real people.

They're not going to do the shot twice," she says.

— Continued on p.6

Bargain hunters from across the Lower Mainland are expected to flock to The Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen for its annual collectible sale.

Staff at the store say it's a golden opportunity to discover those valuable, one-of-a-kind items that have been set aside all year long for this highly anticipated two-day sale on March 2 and 3.

The store will close at 2 p.m. on March 1 to prepare. Doors open the following day at 9:30 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Sales hours on March 3 are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The store is located at 1521 56 St. Proceeds help support the Delta Hospice Society.

Medal nominations Nominations are now being accepted for Delta and Richmond recipients of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (pictured below).

The medals—30 of them—will be awarded to a citizen who has made a significant contribution either to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada; or has made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada, and was living on Feb. 6, 2012.

Delta-Richmond East Conservative MP KerryLynne D. Findlay has been given the honour of handing them out. Earlier this month Governor General David Johnston presented the first 60 medals at presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Among the recipients were freestyle skier Alexandre Bilodeau, and entrepreneur Brett Wilson. In total, about 60,000 Canadians will receive the medal over the course of the year. Nominations must be submitted by June 15, 2012. Nomination forms can be obtained at: kerrylynnefindlaymp.ca.

Delta School District Academies RegiSteR now foR SeptembeR!

Baseball Academy Sands Secondary Dance Academy Delta Secondary

Hockey Canada Skills Academy Burnsview Secondary

Film Acting Academy South Delta Secondary

Hockey Academy South Delta Secondary

Film Production Academy South Delta Secondary

Lacrosse Delta Secondary

Soccer Academy South Delta Secondary Softball Academy Seaquam Secondary Sustainable Earth South Delta Secondary

Applications available: www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/ academies. For more information call 604-952-5374

FEBRUARY 2012 the delta leader

Message from Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council

Spring Clean-Up • Tsawwassen > Monday, April 16, 2012 • Ladner > Tuesday, April 17, 2012 • North Delta > Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (if your collection day is Wednesday) • North Delta > Thursday, April 26, 2012 (if your collection day is Thursday) During Spring Clean-Up, the two can limit is waived and extra garbage stickers are not required. Residents are requested NOT to set out spring clean-up materials any sooner than the weekend prior to their scheduled collection.

Burns Bog Classroom Program

Front Row: Cllr. Sylvia Bishop, Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Cllr. Jeannie Kanakos Back Row: Cllrs. Ian L. Paton, Scott Hamilton, Robert Campbell, Bruce McDonald

Corporation of Delta staff recently completed a Burns Bog classroom program package for all grade seven teachers in Delta. This curriculum package was developed in conjunction with an elementary school teacher who created 14 detailed lesson plans about the Bog. The package also includes classroom activities for students and field trip suggestions. The Burns Bog classroom program can be downloaded at www.burnsbog.ca

Spring Leisure Guide Delta’s spring Leisure Guide will be available online on February 27, 2012.

To access the guide, visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca

Ladner Harbour Dredging Program Update

Upcoming Events Spring Break Camps for Children & Youth March 19 – 30, 2012

Delta Council recently approved funding of $2 million towards a dredging program for the Ladner Harbour secondary channels. Port Metro Vancouver has pledged $2 million and the federal and provincial government are being asked to contribute $2 million each towards this $8 million project.

Looking for fun, safe, active and educational activities

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High tech heist protection DPD advises businesses that low-tech defenses can help Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader Today's technology has made life easier for society in general— even crooks who are adopting slick, new ways of stealing money.

Thankfully, there are some low-tech, common sense ways for merchants and their customers to help protect themselves.

That was the message from two of the Delta Police Department's fraud section members who addressed a recent Ladner Business Association meeting.

Constables Sukh Sidhu and Aman Bachra told the group that thieves don't have to work as hard as they once did to siphon away funds electronically from your bank account.

Sidhu explained that in the past one way they accomplished that was switching a debit card reader at a store's cash till with one that could record the information on the card's magnetic strip. They then had to try and watch the user punch in their personal identification number (PIN) and later retrieve their phoney card reader and match up the PIN with the debit card's information.

That would allow them to make a cloned card which could be used to make purchases or withdraw funds from an ATM. Today, the criminals still have to switch the debit card reader, but they use Bluetooth (a wireless information system) embedded

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in the fake debit card reader to send them the information.

"They can just sit in the parking lot outside the store and collect your banking information on their laptop," Sidhu said. "And after about an hour or two they simply drive away."

The crooks' debit reader stays behind, and in some cases, the merchant is none the wiser.

One easy way to combat this kind of scam is for merchants to secure their debit card readers to their counters. That way it is harder for thieves to swap out the machine with their own, which is usually an exact or extremely close match to the legitimate device. Engraving the device and checking for those marks each day is another tip.

Those are not a new strategies, but Sidhu says it still amazes him how many businesses

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hey (crooks) can just sit in the parking lot outside the store and collect your banking information on their laptop. still do not follow the advice.

Consumers are also not protecting themselves enough, he added, alluding to instances where debit card users do not adequately conceal the buttons

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they press when entering their PIN. Sidhu said it may have to do with Canadian society being too polite and feeling uncomfortable in trying to screen their transaction from those nearby when making a purchase.

Away from the retail environment, Bachra said it is also important to guard against losing potentially valuable personal information.

He said boarding passes used by the airlines to speed you through the terminal can carry plenty of that on their magnetic strips, so when you travel, "don't simply throw them away."

"We live in a world of convenience now, and that also means less security," added Const. John Smith who works out of the Ladner Community Police Station.

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Looking for A spring in their song heroes

Delta Choral Society's pair of choirs get tuned up for seasonal concert

Nominations now being accepted for sports awrads Do you know of a sports hero in Delta?

If so, get your nomination in for the Community Sport Hero Awards which are coming to Delta March 21.

To be eligible, nominees for the Community Sport Hero Awards must meet the following criteria: • Be an individual from the local community who makes a voluntary contribution to sport through coaching, officiating, boards, administration, special events, etc; • Be an individual (not an organization or foundation); and • Has been, or continues to be, a dedicated sport volunteer for a minimum of eight years.

“Volunteers are what fuel the development and sustainability of community sport within British Columbia,”

said Sport BC’s Event Manager, Carey Summerfelt. “These awards are a rare and meaningful opportunity to acknowledge individuals who have made a significant and continued contribution to sport within their community.”

The event marks the second stop of 2012 for the traveling awards show. It will be the first visit to Delta for Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards since the program began in 2001.

The Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck honours outstanding sport volunteers in communities across British Columbia. The awards recognize coaches, officials, mentors and administrators who have dedicated themselves to grow and develop amateur sport.

Boaz Joseph, reporter Surrey North Delta Leader

group, the Tapestry ensemble, has its first rehearsal.

Whereas the larger DCC members are placed in sections of their tonal range—in descending order: soprano, alto, tenor and bass—Tapestry has singers that go through a more rigorous auditioning process.

Tapestry, a specialized chamber choir capped at 20 members, will sing “off-book” at the spring concert, meaning they won’t have sheet music in front of them when they perform their repertoire. (During their performance, they’ll share only a couple of songs with the DCC).

Tapestry, in its fourth year, used to be an under-30 group, says DCS secretary Alana McKenna.

Most of Tapestry’s members are returnees, and a number of them were students of Hamilton, a teacher at South Delta Secondary School who’s currently on maternity leave.

The DCS holds two annual concerts (winter and spring), and has performed locally at Remembrance Day ceremonies, at Kinsmen, Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce events, at the extended care unit of Delta Hospital and at the Van Dusen Gardens’ Festival of Lights.

The power of music keeps bringing Ailsa Howard back.

"There’s that incredible thing that happens when you’re singing,” she says as the Delta Choral Society’s (DCS) two choirs gather for their first rehearsal of the season. “It doesn’t matter what kind of day you’ve had, when you come, you just feel it.

It makes you feel good.”

For the past 11 years, she’s been in the second soprano section in the DCS’s larger ensemble, the Delta Community Choir (DCC).

She describes the vocal group, which started in 1984, as “a bit of a family,” which has grown from about 25 to 60-70 members in the last decade.

The DCC, which is gearing up for its spring concert in May, begins its season as director Danielle Hamilton introduces the material: R&B standard Route 66, an English-language version of Besame Mucho, the jazz piece Take Five and Darmon Meadle’s lyricless classical/jazz hybrid Swingle Song.

She tells the choir she wants a light, airy tone for the performances.

Later in the evening, a smaller

PICTURED Members of the Delta Community Choir warm up for a rehearsal session. Boaz Joseph photo

Both DCS choirs rehearse every Monday evening in the hall of the Benediction Lutheran Church, located at 5575 6 Ave. in Tsawwassen. New members are welcome.

The Delta Choral Society and the Delta Concert Band present Showtime!, a selection of music from stage and screen, on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and May 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300 44 Ave. in

Ladner. The show will be led by director Danielle Hamilton and conductor Jim Tempest.

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Lions and Kiwanis team up for fundraiser

Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader

A pair of South Delta service clubs have decided on a way to address their aging membership and help raise funds for the youth of South Delta.

The united effort by the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions and Kiwanis Club of Ladner, Tsawwassen is to provide programming for youngsters between 10 and 17-years-old.

Helping announce the joint arrangement were club presidents Steve Dane (Lions) and Larry Rossiter (Kiwanis).

Both said they were enthused about working together to put on the Classic Rock and Roll Revival event which has proven popular in the past and is likely to be a sell out again this year.

"Like many service clubs we (Kiwanis) are facing an aging membership and putting on an event like this was getting to be increasing difficult," Rossiter said. "So, we got in contact with the Lions

For just about as long as he can remember, North Delta performer George Ellenton has been a Frank Sinatra fan.

"This came to me a few years ago when I was singing a Sinatra song," said Ellenton, 63.

"I never had to learn the song. I knew this song.

Why did I know this song?"

It was the Christmas Waltz, one of "Old Blue Eyes'" holiday hits.

"I realized I knew this as a five-year-old singing it at my mom and dad's kitchen table," Ellenton says with a chuckle.

So, it's only natural the former owner of the Delta Academy of Dance—"I'm one of the triple threat dudes— dancing, singing and acting,"—would develop a stage performance that pays tribute to the man and the show business legend.

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On Feb. 25 he will be at the North Delta Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave.) and on March 3 he will be at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre (1172 56th St.) The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. for both shows.

"With my interest in music and bands I sort of gravitated to swing and the big band sound, the early Sinatra, the Sinatra in concert dude," he says laughing. "It's been a life-long love affair."

While he started singing Sinatra tunes seriously in his teens, Ellenton only began belting them out professionally about five years ago when he developed the tribute show.

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Rossiter said he hopes the idea of combined efforts is "contagious" to help support some worthwhile causes in communities.

The dinner and dance featuring the classic rock band Time Machine is set for April 28 at the KinVillage Recreation Centre (5430 10th Ave.).

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Local chapter to help youth get in the game Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader Let the games, and fundraising, begin.

That was the message from officials kicking off the KidSport Delta chapter last week at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner.

The not-for-profit organization provides financial assistance to children 18 and under to pay for registration fees and equipment so they can participate in local, organized sports programs.

Supported through donations from the communities where KidSport operates, it's a worthwhile cause to support because of the many positive aspects youngsters gain from participating in sports, said Dallas Pretty, the local chapter's treasurer.

"I've always had the benefit of organized sport in my life," said Pretty who grew up in North Delta and moved to Tsawwassen two years ago after living in Vancouver. "I played football, soccer and baseball. And before coming back here I was involved in the KidSport Vancouver chapter. Two friends actually started it. And they pulled me in good. So, now that I have a young son and have moved back here, I wanted to give back to the community a bit and make sure the kids who don't have the opportunity get to play."

KidSport was initiated by Sport BC in 1993.

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"We have 39 community chapters across B.C. Each one takes time to get going in its own way. It's a matter of getting the right people at the right time.

And now is the time for Delta and we're excited," said Lindsay, who added that despite not having local representation KidSport BC has funded Delta youngsters. "That way kids here have not been left out."

Last year, 72 children in Delta shared the $16,500 from KidSport BC. And that can go pretty far as grants of as little as $200 can provide a child a season of sport.

Over the past year as the KidSport Delta chapter was getting organized, roughly $20,000 was raised locally. Donors included Telus, BC Ferries, Biomaxx Wastewater Solutions Inc., South Delta Baptist Church, Loblaws, Southside Badminton Association, Delta Firefighters,

White Spot Restaurants, Boundary Bay Lions Club, UBC - Sauder School of Business,and TSI (Terminal Systems Inc.).

"And that was without much awareness," Pretty said, adding he anticipates that figure to grow in the future, along with the number of applicants for the grants.

But for that to happen Pretty said creating awareness of KidSport locally is key.

"We want to get that information out there and support those families," he said.

"There's been seven or eight of us who have been working over the last year to get the framework in place, and now we're ready to take over what KidSport has been doing.

"We can raise more funds because we are local. It's an easier sell when you can tell people that when they donate it's all coming back to their community. There's probably someone on their street

who can be benefitting."

Helping on the awareness side is the Corporation of Delta. Through the Parks, Recreation and Culture department KidSport information and application forms will be available at all recreation facilities across Delta.

On hand for the launch was Delta Coun.

Sylvia Bishop who thanked the KidSport Delta committee for their efforts in getting the program off the ground.

She said that participating in organized sports provides children with social skills, lifelong learning skills, as well as the development of self esteem.

Those interested in volunteering with KidSport Delta can contact kidsportdelta@gmail. com for more information.

To make a donation, call 604-943-0460 or contact kidsportdelta@ gmail.com. editor@southdeltaleader.com

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The News Day applicants had the chance to attended journalism workshops taught by familiar CBC personalities, such as evening news anchor Gloria Macarenko. In addition to developing original news stories, the 30 finalists will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centres.

Dreisinger hopes to put the money toward tuition at the University of B.C., but she hasn't yet decided whether broadcast journalism is in her future.

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Boundary Bay Airshow returns in 2012

After taking a hiatus in 2011 due to con of the 80th Street Overpass, the Boundary port Airshow is set to return this summer.

On Monday (Jan. 16) Delta Council a Alpha Aviation’s request to host the 2012 ary Bay Airshow with a beer and/or wine on July 28.

The Corporation of Delta will contribute cash toward the event.

The 2009 and 2010 airshows were atte more than 5,000 people.

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North Delta's Avcorp Industries celebrated tion of the first shipment of wing componen new F-35 fighter aircraft on Jan. 19.

The J-35 is the latest fighter ordered by t Canadian Air Force. Estimated to cost arou million each, the J-35 is slated to replace t F-18. Canada has ordered 65 planes.

Avcorp will work on 240 to 360 of the aircraf by various customers, depending on how ma aircraft carrier variant are ordered.

On hand to mark the event was Julian Associate Minister of National Defence a Richmond-East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

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What do North Deltans treasure most about their community?

Mark Sakai, executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives Society, is curious to find out.

Whether it’s the mighty Fraser River, the ancient archaeology sites along its banks, or the community’s long fishing history, Sakai wants to know what people, places and things the residents of North Delta identify with.

It’s part of a Delta Museum and Archives outreach program that hopes to connect North Deltans to their community’s history, and strengthen the link between the northern and southern sections of the municipality.

The Delta Museum and Archives was founded in 1969 by a group of Ladner historians and most modern-day Ladnerites are at least somewhat familiar with their town’s fishing village heritage and early pioneering families.

But it’s a different story in the North. For some, there is a perception that North Delta is simply a residential suburb that emerged after the George Massey Tunnel was built. But in fact, North Delta has a rich past predating the 20th century that may surprise some locals.

“Certainly Annieville has tremendous history.

The very first salmon cannery in British Columbia was established in Annieville at Gunderson Slough,” Sakai said. “It has traditionally been a settlement where Scandinavian immigrants came—hence the name Gunderson Slough.”

Meanwhile, Trinity Lutheran Church remains one of the oldest churches in Delta and Kennedy Trail—which was built by early settlers to link the Fraser River and Mud Bay—is an important historic landmark in North Delta, Sakai said.

In February, the Delta Museum and Archives will hold “mind-mapping” workshops with representatives from North Delta schools, local businesses, the South Asian community, church congregations, and other interested parties.

Participants will be asked what they treasure most about North Delta. And with the under-construction South Fraser Perimeter Road slated to

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PICTURED Mark Sakai, executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives Society, is hoping a 'mind mapping' project focusing on North Delta will create improved links between Delta's three townsites.

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MORE THAN 150 UNITS TO CHOOSE FROM, CARS, TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITIES, BOATS, TRAILERS, MOTORHOMES

02 Ram 1500

PP0754

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15,488

PP1033

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31,858

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13,798

10,988

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18,588

PP0925

PP0978

PP0806

PP1014

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PP0879

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5,888

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19,988

14’ Stake Bed Dump ,DIESEL

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20,888

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6,997

06 Saturn Vue

Fully Equipped

36,888

6,995

05 PT Cruiser

07 Escalade

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98 Honda Prelude

06 Hummer H3

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23,871

07 GMC W4500

10 Ford Escape XLT

07 Hyundai Tucson

PP0924

PP0992

02 Lexus RX300

5,889

3500 DIESEL

Super Cab XLT

07 Pontiac Torrent AWD

PP0954

PP0803

22,581

28,857

32,879

16,888

06 GMC Savanna

02 Ford F150

01 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

06 Hummer H3

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Crew, DIESEL

PC0956

06 Range Rover Sport

33,857

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Dually DIESEL 4x4 SLT

07 Ram 2500 SLT

PP0835c

Quad Cab Sport

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19,888

08 Ram 3500

DIESEL

PP1019

21,877

08 E350

PP0722

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08 GMC 2500 Z71

PP0966

PP0708

04 Porche Cayenne

33,888

24,888

12 Passenger DIESEL

PP0932

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Quad Cab SLT Hemi

Crew Harley DIESEL

PC0878

PP0776

19,888

27,855

07 Ram 1500

08 Ford F350

Quad Cab Off Road

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PP0597b

07 Ram 1500 TRX

23,838

Cargo

PP0834b

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PP0330

22,888

11 Chevy 2500

05 Chev 2500

Crew LT DIESEL

PC0905

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05 Ford F250

Super Cab Larita DIESEL

PP0652a

PC09219a

Dble. Cab LIMITED

PP0923

07 Toyota Tundra

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11,488

16065 FRASER HIGHWAY

84 Ave

160 St

604-594-4466 Prices do not include $295 doc fee, tax, license or insurance costs.

Offers expire Feb. 28, 2012

Fras er H wy

82 Avenue

DL#30793

Over 100 mechanically inspected vehicles in stock! • We lease new and used • Rates as low as 4.9% APR