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Officer ordered to stand trial Judge determines there’s sufficient evidence to proceed with obstruction charge stemming from fatal crash BY

JESSICA KERR

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The RCMP officer charged with obstruction of justice in the 2008 crash that killed a Tsawwassen man will go to trial later this year. After less than two days of evidence in the preliminary inquiry this week, a Surrey Provincial Court judge found there is enough

evidence to take Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson to trial. Robinson was involved in the Oct. 25, 2008 crash that killed Orion Hutchinson. The 21-year-old died that night after the motorcycle he was driving collided with Robinson’s Jeep at the corner of 6th Avenue and Gilchrist Drive. The RCMP officer was off-duty at the time.

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“We are relieved that the outcome of the preliminary hearing showed there is without question enough evidence to go to trial,” Orion’s mother, Judith Hutchinson, said in an e-mail to the Optimist.

Robinson’s obstruction of justice charge stems from his actions after the crash. The officer left the scene of the collision, which occurred at about 10:30 p.m., and walked home, a short distance away. He returned 10 minutes later and advised police he had two beers at a party and two shots of vodka at home before returning to the scene. He was arrested and given two

breathalyzer tests at 11:56 p.m. and 12:16 a.m. Robinson’s readings registered at .12 and .10. The legal limit is .08. The coroner’s investigation into the crash found Hutchinson also had alcohol in his system. Robinson will be tried in B.C. Supreme Court by a judge and jury. He will appear in court again May 19 to set a date for trial.

Only two left to sell on ROW B.C. Hydro has sold 102 of 104 homes BY

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B.C. Hydro has managed to sell almost its entire inventory of homes on the Tsawwassen rightof-way. As of this week, the Crown corporation has sold 102 of the 104 houses that first hit the market in September of 2009. Marketing the properties as Tsawwassen Heights, B.C. Hydro anticipated it would take three years to sell all the homes, although it has taken less than two. The Crown corporation purchased the homes in a buy-out program from residents who didn’t want to live under recently upgraded higher voltage power lines. Selling the homes through RE/MAX, listing no more than a couple of dozen at a time, B.C.

The Tsawwassen Heights website is filled with sold signs as all but two of the homes purchased by B.C. Hydro have now been re-sold. Hydro, as of last September, was already well ahead of schedule with 50 homes having been sold or under sales contract. There had been an initial rush

of interest when the homes first hit the market, likely from those thinking they could grab a bargain, but only a handful sold over the first few weeks. However,

sales had been steadily occurring in subsequent months and the inventory had been reduced. As to why there was a rush in recent months, Jake Moldowan,

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Casino not in cards, says TFN With Edgewater looking for new Lower Mainland location, band officials say gaming not in development plans BY

anybody about a casino at this time.” The last time there was debate about the possibility of a casino coming to the TFN reserve was 1997, during the NDP government’s plan to expand gambling in the province. At the time, the Optimist reported a proposal was

in the works for the TFN involving Lady Luck Casino, which would have included 300 slot machines, 30 gaming tables and a 1,000-seat bingo hall as well as a restaurant and an aboriginal cultural centre. Delta council and Liberal MLA Fred Gingell voiced opposition to the possibil-

ity of a casino coming to Tsawwassen at the time. Fast forward 14 years and casinos in B.C. have become much bigger. The proposed Edgewater Casino for Downtown Vancouver, which would have been even larger than Richmond’s River Rock casino, would have gener-

ated an estimated $230 million in annual revenue, according to the B.C. Lottery Corporation. Vancouver council this week rejected the 1,500-slot machine, 150-table casino plan, which would have been part of a development that included hotels, stores and restaurants. Scott Menke, president of Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming, has said the company remains committed to finding a Lower Mainland location for the casino project, setting off speculation it could end up on the TFN reserve. Meanwhile, B.C. native leaders, saying the government shares far less of the profits from casinos with native bands than other provinces, last year agreed to create a First Nations gaming authority in this province. Native leaders, challenging the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s jurisdiction on band land, want the new gaming authority to oversee casinos on reserves. Currently in this province, the only First Nations’ casinos are the Casino of the Rockies in Cranbrook, controlled by the Ktunaxa Nation, as well as two small gambling centres in Duncan and Squamish.

sell. It depended on getting the right buyer at the right time,” said Moldowan, former president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. “All of a sudden we had this influx and sold a number of homes to Richmond people who cashed out with these Mainland China buyers,” he said. “They came out over a really short window and bought one of our homes.”

Saying any home will have its pluses and minuses, Moldowan said those buying the Tsawwassen properties weighed the hydro right-of-way against the many benefits. The homes were priced according to a formula that included a market analysis of other homes in the area. “It’s no different than buying on a busy street. You’re going to make an adjustment for a busy street,

you’re going to make an adjustment for a right-ofway,” he said. Moldowan, noting only a small number of the houses were sold to investors, said another positive for the sales effort was a wide variety of homes in different styles, sizes and prices. Some needed updating while others were fully updated, he said. Spokesperson Thoren Hudyma said B.C. Hydro

is still on pace to lose an estimated $21 million on the buy-out and resale program. Hudyma said the fact the homes sold sooner than expected won’t impact the projected loss. The upgraded lines, which stretch across the South Delta landscape from East Ladner to Fred Gingell Park on English Bluff Road in Tsawwassen, deliver additional power to Vancouver Island.

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The Tsawwassen First Nation isn’t planning to build a destination-style casino, according to a band official. “It’s certainly not in the plans at this point,” said TFN Economic Development Corporation CEO Chris Hartman. The TFN Economic Development Corporation recently announced it has entered into a memorandum of agreement with a pair of retail development companies to build 1.8 million square feet of shopping, entertainment and office space just off Highway 17. One of the developments is to model itself after the CrossIron Mills shopping centre north of Calgary. It markets itself as destination shopping centre featuring 200 stores, including outlets and large anchor retailers, and entertainment. Also within the band’s land use plan approved last year is a hotel, originally designated as a “hotel/tourism” project. While there’s been no announcements yet on what that hotel might look like, Hartman stressed the band isn’t currently looking at creating a hotel/ casino complex to go along

Unlike Canada, in the U.S. there are many native destination-style casinos, such as the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in California (inset). It has such amenities as family waterslides and is close outlet shopping malls. Canada’s native leaders are now eyeing having their own casinos, but the Tsawwassen First Nation says it isn’t planning to build one. with the shopping malls. “It’s not a component in the commercial plan. It’s not in any of the discussions we’re having with any of the industrial areas. It’s not on the table, nor has it been raised,” he said. “There have not been, nor have there been any ongoing, conservations with

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Family upset officer still being paid

Facing obstruction of justice charge in fatal crash, Monty Robinson continues to receive salary 30 months later BY

JESSICA KERR

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The family of Orion Hutchinson is upset the RCMP officer charged in the crash that took his life remains suspended with pay more than two years later. Hutchinson, 21, died on Oct. 25, 2008 after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a Jeep driven by Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson. Robinson, who was off duty at the time, is facing a charge of attempting to obstruct justice. At a preliminary inquiry this week, a Surrey Provincial Court judge deemed there is enough evidence to go to trial. The officer was suspend-

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ed with pay following the incident. While the family is relieved Robinson will face trial, Judith Hutchinson, Orion’s mother, said they have a hard time dealing with the fact he has remained suspended with pay. “While we have endured the aftermath of this tragedy, my daughter and I have also battled to maintain the rest of our lives, working in spite of grief and trauma to keep a roof over our heads and to carry on as best we can,” Judith Hutchinson said in an e-mail to the Optimist. “In light of this, we find it utterly incomprehensible that the accused has been on a paid vacation of sorts

for the past two-and-ahalf years, suspended with full pay and benefits.” In the fall of 2009, the grieving mother enquired about the officer’s status with the RCMP. She said she was told that once criminal charges were laid, a review process would take place and the officer’s suspended with pay status would be reconsidered. The attempt to obstruct FILE PHOTO justice charge against Judith Hutchinson clasps hands Robinson was announced with daughter Daria during a in December 2009. 2008 press conference. “Since that time, every been given no explanation subsequent enquiry we for this. have made to the RCMP “Now a preliminary has met with the same hearing has determined response — his status that a trial will take place. remains unchanged,” Judith Will the accused officer Hutchinson said. “We have

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MURPHY’S LAW Something tells me provincial New Democrats might look back upon last weekend’s leadership vote as a missed opportunity. That’s not meant to be a knock on new leader Adrian Dix, who by all accounts is a sharp, hard-working MLA, a guy who out-campaigned his NDP rivals to claim the post vacated by Carole James last fall. On second thought, maybe it is meant to be a knock on Dix, because there’s no getting around the fact the party took a step to the left, and quite possibly away from the halls of power in Victoria, by selecting the VancouverKingsway MLA as its leader. Less than six months ago the governing Liberals were in disarray, thanks in large part to public unrest over the introduction of the unpopular harmonized sales tax. Premier Gordon Campbell’s approval rating had sunk to single digits and his party was lagging far behind the opposition New Democrats in public opinion polls, by as much as 25 points in some cases. A fourth term in office was highly unlikely. All the NDP had to do, it seemed, was sit quietly on the sidelines and pick up the pieces. Proving half a year can be an eternity in politics, the Liberals are now back on top of the polls, a lead that’s likely to grow with Dix’s victory last Sunday. While the Liberals chose a candidate in Christy Clark that polling showed appealed to the most British Columbians, the NDP didn’t follow suit. Although moderate Mike Farnworth consistently outpolled his rivals when it came to the question of the most saleable NDP leader to the masses, the party opted to make a left turn with Dix instead. It remains to be seen whether B.C. voters warm to the former chief of staff for Glen Clark, but it can’t be considered a good sign when your opposition is tickled pink by the selection. It’s no secret NDPers desperately wanted cabinet minister Kevin Falcon to replace Campbell so they could characterize him as a clone and his government as more of the same, just as the Liberals wanted Dix, although not for the same reasons. With strong support from big unions and policies that don’t sit well with big business, Dix is a hardcore New Democrat, one the Liberals will undoubtedly paint as the wrong person to be at the helm of the province’s still fragile economy. His back-dated memo on Clark’s casino affair will also be used to question his credibility. In the end, the NDP got their man. The troubling part for the opposition is so did the Liberals.

Going to work in future might not require leaving home MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT A few weeks ago I wrote about the Internet, social networking and politics. This past week, thousands of university students gathered in “vote mobs” across the province following similar gatherings back east. The 18 to 25 set has been a tough demographic to get to the polls. Usually deemed as apathetic by politicians, these students are becoming increasingly aware and understanding of politics and are using their network savvy to promote issues that are important to them such as the environment, education costs and student loans. “If we want issues that effect students to be brought to the forefront ... then students need to get out and vote,” said UBC mob coorganizer Mary Leong. She added targeting youth via the social media sphere was an obvious choice. We’ve heard a lot about what our children and grandchildren will do

in the future and the Internet is certainly providing options for them that us old guys and gals never saw until a few years ago. Our offspring will figure it out. Don’t worry! Also in this past week, a related Internet story from “WORKshift” Calgary. Calgary Economic Development, in collaboration with the Telework Research Network, released “WORKshift Canada: the bottom line on telework.” The report describes the economic and environmental aspects of telecommuting and suggests companies, communities and employees could collectively save $53 billion in Canada. There are various calculations in the report, but one of the most important is that if commuters could work from home or community offices two days per week, a mass of benefit could be realized that all touch on many of the pressing issues we discuss on a daily basis. One of those issues is traffic. Transportation is one of the major causes of CO2 emissions. It is also the cause of many middle finger emissions if you are driving the Mary Hill By-pass, Lions Gate Bridge, George Massey Tunnel or many other choke points throughout Metro Vancouver on your daily commute.

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Telework has been an option for a while now but the major obstacle to its success, and an ease to our woes, has always been employer mistrust. Should employment standard legislation include mandates for telework options? Us humans, as always, will adapt to technological solutions as they present themselves. In the case of transportation and traffic, there is no longer the need to broadly suggest that a new housing unit will add 2.2 cars to our local roads. Technology is affording new opportunity and it is time for employees and employers to negotiate employment contracts that save money for both, save infrastructure and health costs, and save peace of mind and quality of life for employees who want to spend more time at home with family and still be productive workers. Telework in Europe has been well ahead of the curve. Wireless network build out there has supported diverse work place options for years. The spiraling upward reality of software development, network connectivity, innovative hardware production and user uptake will ensure telework will be a mainstream practice soon and we should all be hopeful and eventually thankful for that.

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April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Terrific time at triathlon to have wonderful friends (Toshi, Katie, Megan, Angela and Shannon) and family (Al, Syd and Spence) cheering me on. Their smiles and high fives motivated and fuelled me to charge ahead. Their encouragement, combined with all the support from the other spectators along the course, motivated me to keep going. Lastly, I can’t help but mention the other competitors. Both this year and last, I met many interesting, friendly and helpful people. Last year I met a husband and wife who were doing the race together for the first time, along with their brother-in-law (I believe). The brother-in-law had an energizing “whooo” that he would emit every few minutes in the swim line-up. This year, as I was waiting in the line-up I heard that same “whooo” and there he was about to get

into the pool. I felt right at home. This year, I also had great people beside me in the line-up. From the friendly women who was in her 60s and competing in her umpteenth triathlon, to the gentleman from North Delta who I chatted amicably with through the swim line-up and then congratulated at the end of the race. Then there was Rebecca, who I met on kilometre one of the run. We ran together, chatting and encouraging each other for the remainder of the race. Thank you, Delta, for putting on such a fabulous race. Thank you to the organizers, the volunteers, the spectators and the other participants for making the event so enjoyable and memorable. If you haven’t watched it before, go out next year. Or better yet, sign up and participate. Adrienne Parsons

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Dialogue will result in a fair plan people of Tsawwassen want and is in the best interest of Delta. Perhaps municipal government does not believe it is possible to achieve such a goal. That is understandable given the complexity and highly charged subject. A completely new strategy of community planning is required if a fair community plan is to be found. The Mayor’s Summit was a good beginning. Now a community summit is needed, a dialogue that provides a safe and welcoming opportunity to hear all points of view in addition to 04231582

Editor: Can a fair community plan for the Southlands be found, one that is fair to the owner, to all and various inhabitants of Tsawwassen and Delta, and to the future welfare of land itself? This is and has been the question of the day for years in Tsawwassen. My answer is a practical, and hopeful, yes. Success in finding a fair community Southlands plan needs good government leadership from mayor and council. Municipal government must be convinced that a fair plan is what the

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the vocal organized groups. A Southlands dialogue starts with the plan of the owner, presented to and received by mayor and council for the public. After the public receives the owner’s plan, then our democratic process allows us to respond, to craft a public plan based on, and fitting with, the private plan. A productive dialogue about the Southlands is not an easy or simple task. It requires experts in the science and practice of dialogue. Fortunately there is the Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. I am certain the centre and its students would be most interested in the Southlands situation. In addition, there is in our fair land of Tsawwassen, an aboriginal tradition called Que Quel,

English translation from the local Halkomelem language. Que Quel means to meet together in assembly to get to know each other so we can go to the next step of helping each other. There was a large Tsawwassen Que Quel exactly 20 years ago. It was a partnership of the Tsawwassen First Nation and Benediction Lutheran Church to host a community event for everyone to get to know each other. We need the spirit of Que Quel combined with the experts at SFU to set up a dialogue for everyone to participate as neighbours. It could be fun to talk and listen to neighbours face-toface in respectful protocol rather then with our backs to each other in a for or against public hearing. Carol Vignale

Editor: I have just read the report to Delta council discussing the recent effort to have the Southlands referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for a return to the Agricultural Land Reserve. Isn’t there still something heavy-handed about this report and this matter? Isn’t all of this a distinct departure from the norm in Delta’s relationships with developers? Why does Century Group have to “request” to present a proposal? It presents a proposal if it wants to present a

proposal. Simple. Request? C’mon ... Wouldn’t a negative response from council in the event of the “July 1” proposal that council seems to have wrangled form the basis for a potential legal action against Delta? This suggested “action” would allege Century Group’s opportunities to enjoy the features of a normal relationship of a property owner and its property were inappropriately constrained and manipulated by Delta, resulting in extraordinary expense imposed by Delta on the prop-

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erty owner, and that Delta’s behaviour in this matter imposed circumstances that threatened the continuing value of the property. This is all still wrong. Century Group (because of the manipulations and contortions of Delta council) has no proposal before the community. Council should immediately withdraw from any discussions and initiatives in this matter — completely — until and if Century Group again comes forward with a proposal for development or with a proposal for anything else that requires council approval,

which may even be identical to the proposal council did not address recently. And, please, lay off the continuing threat (I thought the mayor and council had taken public positions against bullying?) to undertake a renewed ALR “inclusion application.” I am finding it extremely difficult to feel comfortable with what I see as a very inappropriate imposition on the normal rights of a property owner in this circumstance — and every one of us should be encountering the same difficulty. Firth Bateman

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been more affected by the changes in our community than most of us. It was only 50 years ago when its quiet little community was changed forever when the provincial government built a four-lane highway for the hundreds of cars a day that would drive through the middle of it heading to and from the ferry terminal. That was followed by the now mammoth-sized Roberts Bank. Along with the noise and pollution produced by both, this also left

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Editor: I have been privileged to enjoy occasional discussions with TFN leaders. Their determination to shed the Indian Act’s shackles and handouts and become a self-supporting community strikes me as both commendable and genuine. They envy the life they see in surrounding communities and seek to achieve it through use of their land that provides them both income and jobs. Their first undertaking that I became aware of was Tsatsu Shores. The Indian Act permitted them to build without Delta’s permission, but they needed water and sewage connection from Delta. TFN hosted public

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officials would mention their plans during meetings with elected officials. However, Delta council had to find out about it from the Fraser River Estuary Management Program. Similarly, I met with both the port’s Delta liaison and its president, Robin Silvester, shortly before drilling commenced and neither mentioned anything about it to me. This is insulting behaviour and it makes a mockery of the port’s attempts to establish a consultation process. Contrary to what Port Metro Vancouver officials seem to think, a consultation process is not supposed to paper over important activities. How can we have any confidence the concerns of Deltans will carry any weight during whatever process the port does establish?

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briefs Produced by the GVHBA Renovation Council, and presented by FortisBC, the awards program featured 65 finalists in 26 categories, including kitchens, bathrooms, green renovations, accessible renovations, condominium makeovers, heritage restorations and outdoor living spaces. Ladner-based Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. tied for top spot in the competition by taking home six awards, including: Best Kitchen — $80,000 to $119,999, Best Kitchen — $120,000 and over, Best Bathroom Renovation — $20,000 to $39,999, Best Accessible Renovation — $40,000 and over, Best Renovation — $100,000 to $249,999, and Best Renovation — $250,000 to $399,999. Tsawwassen-based Best Builders Ltd. took home two awards: Best Renovation — $400,000 to $599,999 and Best Renovation — $600,000 to

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Court ruling could keep class sizes in check BY

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A B.C. Supreme Court ruling last week could complicate the Delta school board’s plans to increase the number of students in classrooms.

In a decision hailed by the B.C. Teachers Federation, the court declared unconstitutional a law that denied teachers the right to bargain class size and composition. Justice Sandra Griffin sided with the teachers’

union in finding the government infringed on teachers’ rights in 2002 when legislation was introduced limiting their bargaining power regarding class size and composition. Premier Christy Clark was education minister

when the law passed. Griffin ruled that while the government provided some evidence that bills 27 and 28 gave school boards flexibility in organizing classes, it was unclear that flexibility could not have been achieved through col-

lective bargaining. “Furthermore, this was at a cost to teachers: they lost the ability to be involved in decisions which could greatly affect their working conditions,” the judge said. Staging an illegal strike against the legislation in

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2005, the BCTF maintains many school districts are still not abiding by a law the government introduced following the strike to reduce class size and ensure classrooms have no more than three special needs students. “While not a perfect tool, collective bargaining has long been seen as the best vehicle for resolving differences between management and labour,” stated Griffin. “Giving workers a voice in the process of determining their working conditions, even where they are not substantially successful in advancing their position, is regarded as a means of increasing stability in the workplace.” Facing a $3.49 million deficit, the Delta school board’s budget proposes some deep cuts, including increasing the studentteacher ratio in elementary and secondary schools. Other cuts include a reduction in assistants that support students in the most severe special needs categories, including autism, physically disabled and intellectually disabled. Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer, saying local teachers welcome the court judgment, believes the ruling should change things. “Teachers want one thing. They want to be able to be well supported in their workplace so they could do their best work,” said Steer. The judgment has been suspended for a year in order to give the government time to respond and make adjustments, he noted. The teachers’ contract is set to expire June 30. “The hope is the premier, who happened to be the minister of education at the time, has a choice in front of her,” Steer said. “She can delay and mull things over or she can act now without delay to restore services to students in schools.” Meanwhile, the cuts to services for special needs students also have the Reach Child and Youth Development Society concerned. Board member Marcia McCafferty said a crisis is looming. “It is time to take a close look at the levels of funding required in order to sustain the education system as a whole,” she said. The Delta board heard from the public in budget deliberations this week. According to the Ministry of Education, the number of classes in B.C. with more than 30 students has decreased since 2005/06.

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Notice of Intention to Dispose of Municipal Property or an Interest Therein (Pursuant to Community Charter Section 26) TAKE NOTICE THAT The Corporation of Delta (“Delta”) intends to grant to Alpha Aviation Inc. (“Alpha”) a 49 year extension of the term of its lease of the Boundary Bay Airport (the “Airport”), which currently expires on April 30, 2050, to December 31, 2099. If Transport Canada does not extend the term of its current Operating Agreement beyond its current expiry of December 4, 2077, the lease will terminate on December 31, 2077. Alpha acquired the lease of the Airport from the previous operator, Boundary Bay Airport Corporation on December 1, 2004. The legal description of the lands included in the Lease is that approximately 141.828 hectare portion of: Parcel Identifier: 003-528-472 Parcel “B”, Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32 Township 3, New Westminster District Reference Plan 64938 Except Plan BCP46875 Shown on the Compilation Plan of Boundary Bay Airport Lands prepared by Watson & Barnard, Land Surveyors, a copy of which plan is available for inspection at Municipal Hall. The consideration to be received by Delta for the extension of the term of the Lease includes: 1. The extended commitment from Alpha to maintain airport operations as per the Operating Agreement with Transport Canada from the previous expiry date of the lease on April 30, 2050 until the earlier of the expiry of any extended Operating Agreement with Transport Canada after December 4, 2077, and December 31, 2099; 2. The surrender by Alpha of approximately 8.5 acres of developable land to accommodate the construction of the 80 Street overpass; 3. A guarantee to Delta of a minimum percentage rent of $38,500 per year subject to an annual increase during the first 5 years of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index; 4. A further adjustment of the minimum percentage rent every 5 years based on the greater of the Consumer Price Index or the average total rent of the previous 5 years; and 5. Additional restrictions on the assignment and sale of the Lease by Alpha, including a share of net profit on sale of 10%. THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER.

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Get up close with birds at OWL’s open house BY

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The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society’s upcoming two-day open house is a chance to get a behind the scenes look at the non-profit’s operation. “Basically we’re opening up about 80 per cent of the facility so the general public can come and see what we do,” says OWL’s Jennifer Brice, from “how we take in the birds, rehab them, and the different steps they go through for us to make sure they’re well enough to be released.” OWL has been rehabilitating injured birds of prey since 1985. There are plans to release an eagle each day of the open house, Brice notes. There will also be a garage sale with “gently used” items that have been donated as well as a raffle with prizes like OWL jackets and prints. Visitors can also meet the group’s education birds, including Sarah (barn owl),

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Sarah, one of OWL’s education birds, will be among those visitors can meet at next weekend’s open house. Chance (great horned owl), Jessie (barred owl) and others. Education birds are used for school visits and other events OWL takes part in. OWL’s open house runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 and

Sunday, May 1 at 380072nd St. For more on OWL visit www.owlcanada.ca. If you’d like to donate something for the garage sale, items can be dropped off until Monday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

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The Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen/Ladner donated $2,000 to the Delta Hospital Foundation to fund a Q-FOAM chair for Mountain View Manor, the hospital’s extended care unit. The service club has been a key partner with the foundation and since 1997 has helped fund equipment for the emergency room, the extended health unit and the pulmonary clinic. Kiwanis members Jim Matson, Karel Ley and Sandra Gebhardt received a

firsthand demonstration of the Q-Foam chair and were impressed with how it made socializing easier for bedridden residents. The Q-Foam chair gives these special residents the ability to move out of their room, interact with the other residents and participate in some of the daily activities. Mountain View Manor occupational therapist Maria Rosendahl Boothby demonstrated how the chair keeps residents safe, comfortable and mobile,

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Club Challenge ends season for Tunnel Town champions said Langham. “We saved our best for last and played really well in our final game (against Coquitlam). The curling season has at last come to Allison finished second in Tunnel Town an end for a pair of rinks from the Tunnel ladies league play but won the club champiTown Curling Club. onship by winning a best-of-three series. Bill Rafter and Joanne Allison’s teams “We started off the year with a brand wrapped up a successful 2010-11 campaign new lead with Patti and developed as a by competing in last week’s Mainland Club team as it went along,” added Langham. Challenge at the Richmond Curling Club. The Mainland Club Challenge wrapped The three-day event brought together up a busy schedule for Rafter who has 34 club champions from across the Lower curled at a high level for many years and Mainland. At stake was not only regional was a member of Brian Gessner’s B.C. team bragging rights but the opportunity to that went to the Senior Nationals in 2009. represent the Mainland in the 12th annual Still, this was the first-time he has had Pacific International Cup which is taking the opportunity to represent Tunnel Town at place this weekend and the Challenge and it took features rinks from as winning an extensive playfar away as Alaska and off series with a number of Arizona. the club’s top rinks to pull Both local entries it off. more than held their own Rafter, whose rink against tough competiis rounded out by third tion, posting 2-2 records Darcy Heisler, second Jeff but failing to advancing Corbett and lead Terry beyond round-robin play. Pickering, produced wins Allison’s rink, which over Gibsons and Royal also includes Cindy City, while dropping a close Phillip (third), Pam game to Langley and fallLangham (second) and ing to Peace Arch as well. Patti MacIntosh (lead), “It was my first time opened with losses to qualifying so it was nice Royal City and Delta to see what it was all Thistle, before rebounding about,” said Rafter. “The with wins over Vancouver men’s playoffs were back and Coquitlam. in March, then we had “We definitely had PHOTO BY CHUNG CHOW the mixed championships some opportunities in the Jeff Corbert, second for Tunnel before entering another first game that we just Town’s Bill Rafter rink, watches his bonspiel. It has definitely couldn’t capitalize on,” been a long year.” fifth end shot. BY

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Tunnel Town’s Pam Langham releases her rock as her Joanne Allison rink battled Royal City at last week’s Mainland Curling Club Challenge at the Richmond Curling Club. The Tunnel Town women’s club champions finished the event with a 2-2 record.

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named an AVCA Midwest All-Region selection and was named to the All-Conference USA First Team. Charuk led the Cougars with 361 kills and was second with a .348 hitting percentage. She also led the team with 148 blocks. Her block total is the 10th highest in school single-season history and her 124 block assists ranked ninth. She also moved into fifth place in career blocks. Charuk found herself ranked among the Conference USA leaders at the conclusion of the season. She was third in hitting percentage and second in blocks. The five-day national team selection camp will consist of on-court trailing sessions as well as physical testing. The on-court sessions

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are designed to evaluate technical and tactical skills in both individual and team settings. Participants will be divided into four teams and complete in a week-long tournament. At the conclusion of the camp, participants will be told if they have been selected to the Senior “A” or the Senior “B” team. Those selected to the “A” team will immediately begin preparations for competition that begins in June. The schedule will culminate with the 2011 Continental Olympic Qualifying Tournament in December The members of the “B” will begin training July 10 and compete in the 2011 International Sports Federation Games Aug. 12-23 in Shenzhen, China. The camp runs May 15-20 at the University of Manitoba.

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Lucy Charuk

Tsawwassen volleyball standout Lucy Charuk is among 48 players invited to next month’s national team tryout camp in Winnipeg. The junior middle blocker at the University of Houston has advanced to the second stage of tryouts after an initial camp was staged in March. The former South Delta Sun Devil star was a key member of Houston’s 2010 team that finished third in conference play with a 13-7 record. It was the first time since 1999 the team reached the 13-win mark. For thesecond time in her career, Charuk was an American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Honorable Mention list after earning the award in 2008. In addition, she was

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Rob Short earns record-breaking cap for Canada

Former Falcon plays 318th game for national team this week in Ireland

Falcon alumni Rob Short and national men’s teammate Ken Pereira have reached 318 international caps, surpassing Canadian record holder Bubli Chohan. For over a decade, Chohan has held Team Canada’s cap record. It was broken on Tuesday in Belfast, Ireland, when Canada and Ireland played to a scoreless draw in an international friendly. Short and Pereira met on the junior national team in 1990 and both joined the senior team in 1994. Since then, they have competed in two Olympic Games (2000, 2008), two World Cups (1998, 2010),

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four Commonwealth Games (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010) and four Pan American Games. In October, they look forward to the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. A gold medal there will guarantee Canada an automatic berth to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. “Since my first match, it has always felt amazing to put on a red and white shirt for Canada,” said Short. “It was a dream that I always had and to think that I would be able to enjoy it for 16 years — I could never have imagined such a career.”

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THC win South Delta Over 35 league throughout the playoffs and posted three shootouts, while scoring 26 to solidify their dominance over their league opponents. Mud Bay defeated T-Town Chiefs 2-1 to capture the bronze medal game. The win capped off a remarkable playoff run by the last place Mud Bay team. The Animals were helped by goals from Andrew Hawchuk and Ron Kee. The league executive thanks all players for a successful season and look forward to seeing everyone back next year. New players are encouraged to contact the league through the Optimist for more information.

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THC II men’s hockey team capped off yet another successful season in the South Delta Men’s Over 35 Hockey League with a convincing 6-0 victory over the Islanders. The 2011 regular season and playoff champions again used a stalwart defence behind the exceptional goaltending of Dave Espley to suffocate the Islanders attack. THC II received multiple goals from Russ Thompson and single helpers from Rich Allen, Chris Malloy, J.P. Harabourne, and Dave Sochting to help crush the second place Islanders . THC II team allowed only four against

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South Delta’s Delaney Duchek (left) helped Team Fraser Valley capture the recent Female U16 B.C. Cup hockey competition at 100 Mile House. Team Valley posted wins over the Okanagan and Kootenays in round-robin play but also dropped a 9-2 decision to Greater Vancouver. The Lower Mainland teams would meet again in the gold medal game and Fraser Valley bounced back in a big way with a 4-1 win. Tryouts for this event were held over the Christmas break and featured the top 13-and-14-year-old players in the Lower Mainland. Duchek was the lone South Delta player identified. She is holding the B.C. Cup with Fraser Valley teammate Jasmine Manhas.

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After a long battle, Wayne passed away on the early morning of April 18. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Jean Owen and survived by his sons Jeffrey (Amanda), Russell (Danielle), and Trevor (Ashli), grandsons Zackarey and Carter, sister Bev, former wife Evelyn, and several nieces and nephews, and their families.

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Wayne was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C. and moved to Ladner in 1973 to raise his three sons. He was a proud carpenter, a member of running groups, an avid horseman, and a longtime outdoorsman who was very active within the Delta Lacrosse community. A cowboy at heart, he will miss riding and time spent with his beloved horse, Utah.

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Classics close out season Young People’s Concert Series ends with chamber recital

elta Arts Council will present the last installment of the season in the Young People’s Concert Series next Saturday, April 30, at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. The classical chamber concert, set for at 7:30 p.m., will feature outstanding young musicians performing an exciting and accessible program that friends and family of all ages will enjoy. Ildiko Skeldon-Huber will present duets from her Richmond piano studio, ranging in age from six years old to university-aged students. Audiences will love the variety of famous and familiar classical works — from John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Many of Skeldon-Huber’s pianists have achieved advanced level of piano performance and received numerous awards. Pianists include Cindy Cheng, Issac Ho, Salina Ho, Elizabeth Lam, Gareth Lam, Myra Lam, Ada Lau, Audrey Lau, Kenneth Lee, Ada Li, Jonathan Li, Makiko Mito, Michelle Shek, Abigail Tan, Jessica Tang, Sarah Tang and Cathy Tse. From the Delta Youth Orchestra’s senior division, coached by Jonathan Der, the chamber quintet will perform Beethoven’s Quintet in C. Performers include Sarah Plewes and Lisa Wang (first violin), Helena Mao and Nicole AuYeung (second violin), Jonathan Lago (first viola), Don Duo (second viola) and Henry Lee (cello). This ensemble rehearses weekly and is one of the many

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Singer Monica Rumple (above) is an award-winning singer who has performed in New York City, San Francisco and Chicago. Harley Chen (right), 17, is a clarinet player with the Delta Youth Orchestra. Both will perform next Saturday in the Delta Arts Council’s final Young People’s Concert of the season.

chamber programs the Delta Youth Orchestra offers. Singer Monica Rumpel will perform songs by Purcell, Tchaikovsky and Schumann. She has just completed the music performance program at Douglas College under the tutelage of soprano Erica Northcott. In high school, as a member of St. Patrick’s Regional Secondary Spirit Alive concert and chamber choirs, she toured and performed in New York City, San Francisco and Chicago, receiving gold in the Festival of Gold Series. Just recently, Rumpel received the Tatsuo Hoshina Voice Scholarship and Douglas College Second Year Award. A regular performer in Douglas College’s student recitals, including the Arts @ One Series and Scholarship Concert, Rumpel has also performed in a master class for the opera sensation Lance Ryan. Harley Chen, 17, is a clarinet player with the Delta Youth Orchestra and is currently studying with Stephen Robb. He received an honourable mention with the DYO in the 2010 Concerto Competition with the orchestra. Chen is a regular performer at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival and Richmond Music Festival. Most recently, he was awarded the top woodwind student in the 2010 Richmond Music Festival and was invited to perform at the Festival Gala Concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. For more information, contact 604-596-1025.

Concert next month Delta’s premier choral organization is teaming up with Delta’s longest-running concert band to take music lovers on a journey to Hollywood and Broadway. The Delta Choral Society and the Delta Concert Band will celebrate spring with two performances of Showtime! Selections from stage and screen next month in Ladner. Favorites from Les Miserables and Wicked will

entertain along with toe-tapping charts from the hit TV series Glee. The audience will also be moved by pieces from movies, including Shrek, Saving Private Ryan and many more. The Delta Community Choir and Tapestry, under the leadership of musical director Danielle Hamilton, and the Delta Concert Band, led by conductor Jim Tempest, will team up for performances at

Cedar Park Church, 530044th Ave. Concerts are set for Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the door, from any choir or band member, at Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen and at Cedar Park Church.

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The Delta Choral Society has teamed with the Delta Concert Band.

April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A23

leisure&lifestyles travel

Getting that Rocky Mountain high JANE CASSIE

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I’m always up for a good jaunt, but I’m not a fan of major heights, so when Brent, my Sherpa-fit husband, suggests we check out The Tundra Communities Trail, I get a little queasy. For the past four days, we’ve been in Colorado, exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, where 359 miles (768 kilometres) of hiking trails scroll its 265,770 heavenly acres (106,308 hectares). A quarter of these routes snake above the tree line and 60 peaks are higher than 12,000 feet (3,700 metres) — this being one of them. Step by step I plod through the alpine tundra, a region where only the hearty survive. Flanking my route are 200 species of scruffy ground-huggers that will bloom briefly in summer. As I slowly ascend, my head feels light, my breathing becomes short and I wonder if I’ll be able to acclimatize. On our first day, we started with an easy stroll through Moraine Park, once the melting basin of the Thompson Glacier, now a grassy plain, backed by a forested ridge and craggy peaks. The trail crosses a river and

passes lodgings that share a piece of the past. In the 1920s, this area was home to three hotels, a post office and eventually a nine-hole golf course. Over recent years, it’s been restored to its natural state. Now, instead of luring golfers, it’s a hot spot where the elk like to roam. The second day, we checked out the various options at Bear Lake. This hub is a bustling place, especially in summer and on weekends, when the Denver crowd arrives. A free shuttle service transported us from our trailer site to the trailhead where a wheelchair-accessible loop provides a taste of wilderness to those who aren’t able to hike. “We’ve broken in our boots now,” Brent says. “Let’s head for higher ground.” A paved pathway that led to lily-pad Nymph Lake still felt like Grand Central and was not much more than a walk in the park. But the crowd and air thinned out as we took the skyward stairway 200 vertical feet (60 metres) higher to the trout-filled treasure of Dream Lake. For the grand finale, we hoofed upward to Emerald, a crystal-clear jewel that shimmers in the shadow of Hallet Peak. And in the silence

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The Tundra Communities Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

we sat, mesmerized by the beauty. Although a tad stiff by our third day, we had our hiking legs and the craving to see more. The Rockies seem to have that effect on visitors, whether they come to check out the abundant wildlife or those omnipresent granite giants. And there are lots of options for every ability level, from slow saunters to the challeng-

ing 14,259-foot (4,346-metre) Longs Peak. Mills Lake and The Loch Fall are two hikes that fit somewhere in the middle, and after being dropped off by the shuttle at Glacier Gorge, we hiked them both. It was an entire day of spectacular sights — cascading falls, forested moraines, Ice Age glaciers — all backed by those impressive peaks.

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An easier way to view these beauties is to drive the Trail Ridge Road, a main artery that bridges the east to the west side of the park and links the five campgrounds and visitors centres. Within an hour this scenic route rises from the lush riparian grasslands to the alpine tundra where you’re given sweeping panoramas. At this road’s apex is the rooftop of the Rockies — and The Tundra Communities Trail. Although this paved trek is only a kilometre round-trip, with every step I feel a little dizzier and weaker. But, in this case, the pain is worth the gain. Even before cresting this summit, we have a 360-degree vista of the forever unfolding peaks. Many are topped with snow, some are pocketed with lakes and all rise majestically from lush meadows and valleys below. “This is absolutely breathtaking,” I gasp, implying both literally and figuratively. “Without a doubt, it’s another Rocky Mountain high.” Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www.travelwriterstales.com.

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A26 The Delta Optimist April 23, 2011

leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

Putting your injuries on ice

Some answers on when and how to ice that injury Well on Your Way

ver since I hit 40 last year, I find myself a little more susceptible to injuries. It’s like the connective tissue and muscles in my body said, “OK, you’ve had your fun these past four decades,

now it’s our turn to let you know that if you don’t do things right, there’s going to be a price to pay.” So now if I don’t warm up properly, or if I skip my stretching for another day, or — God forbid — add too

much mileage too soon, my body breaks down in the form of some injury, as if to stick out its tongue and say, “I told you so.” Because of this, I have become somewhat of an expert on icing injured

body parts. You see, icing an injured body part has long been an accepted and proven rehabilitation practice for acute injuries. However, there is much confusion out there as to when to ice, how long to ice and when heat should be introduced. As a general rule of thumb, one should ice every 10 to 15 minutes within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury occurs. In fact, the first 48 hours after the injury are crucial. This is your chance to reduce a large portion of the bleeding and swelling within the injured tissue. After 48 hours, the effect of icing diminishes significantly, but this does not give you an excuse not to pull out that frozen bag of peas one week later. When ice is first applied to the injured area, a burning or aching sensation will occur. However, within the first 10 minutes of applying the ice, an anesthetic effect will take over. Because of this effect, it is recommended athletes not return to the playing field immediately after icing. Due to the cold therapy, there will be a decreased excitability in the nerve endings, leaving the athlete with a false sense of wellness and masking the pain that would normally be their indicator when more damage is being done. The end result: greater risk of further injury and more time spent away from the sport rehabilitating. Ice should be applied directly on top of the injury for 15 to 20 minutes, never longer. In fact, the more “bony” a site is, the shorter the duration should be. Whereas a knee joint would be iced for 15 minutes and the more fatty areas of the thighs or buttocks would be iced for 20 minutes. Applying too much cold for too long a period of

time can cause frostbite or even nerve damage, and never apply ice directly to the eyeball. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, cold allergy, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, vascular problems, decreased sensations or those with conditions such as Raynaud’s phenomenon (a condition in which the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears and nose constrict dramatically when exposed to cold or other stimuli) should consult with their doctor before any cold therapy is begun. After you have iced your injury for 15 to 20 minutes, allow the area to warm for at least 45 minutes and for normal sensation to return before beginning the icing routine again. Continue for as long as the injury is swollen, red and “hot” to touch. This could take days or weeks; it all depends on the severity of the injury. It is only after the swelling has gone down that heat is recommended. In fact, a tried and true practice I use for chronic pain is to apply ice for 15 minutes and then heat for 20 minutes. The ice will constrict the blood vessels while the heat opens up the vessels encouraging new blood to flow to the injured tissue. With all that said, it is preferable to avoid an injury in the first place and the best form of defence is a strong offence. So, listen to your body and try to avoid too much too soon and make sure you warm up and cool down properly. • Join Delta’s Weight Loss Challenge launching on May 1. Lose weight and win money! E-mail pj@ fitnesswithpj.com for more information. P.J. Wren is a local personal trainer and writer in the Delta area who can be reached at www.fitnesswithpj.com.

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The Sentimentalists a complicated read carla perry

Book Marks The Sentimentalists by Johanna Skibsrud Advice for writing novels, especially first novels, probably does not include the following: make it short, but densely introspective in parts. Write it in two unbalanced sections, followed by a lengthy interview transcript and finally a poem. Provide several themes, but don’t clearly link or develop them. Make a few technical mistakes. And change verb tenses from time to time. The Sentimentalists, by Canadian poet and writer Johanna Skibsrud, includes all those elements. It also demonstrates that Skibsrud’s confidence in defying standard practice in her first novel — albeit a Giller Prize winner — is not justified. The Sentimentalists is a challenging novel to read. Not everyone will enjoy phrases like this one describing the truth: “it exists at this, my own particular intersection of it; at this singular and otherwise obscure point along its complicated and transitional course.” Oddly for a published poet, Skibsrud enjoys

opaque adjectives like “incontrovertible,” “irreducible” and in one taxing paragraph, “interminable,” “illimitable” and “unconquerable.” Some confusing passages bothered me. One sentence reads: “My parents hadn’t split yet when we first drove north to Casablanca to visit Henry, and we all lived together in the house that my father built.” I had to read it a few times to figure out who was living where, when and with whom. More troublesome from this Canadian writer: “my father would remind her once again of the contoured coasts of Maine and Nova Scotia. From Booth Bay Harbour to St. John’s.” And in one thoroughly puzzling scene, the narrator is speaking with her father in the kitchen, then goes over to sit beside him on the bed. After reading it several times, I can only assume it is an uncaught error — odd to see in an acclaimed, prize-winning book. The narrator (her father just calls her “Honey”) is the daughter of the main character, Napoleon Haskell. Henry is the father of Napoleon’s army friend Owen, who was killed in Vietnam. Henry lives in an Ontario “government house” that replaced his family home which was flooded to make way for a hydropower dam.

The story focuses on Napoleon as he dies of lung cancer, living with Henry and joined for part of the time by Honey. The second storyline concerns Napoleon’s time as a soldier in Vietnam, and involves a mysterious and tragic incident. Rather than provide a straightforward narrative, Skibsrud includes a full transcript of the military questioning of Napoleon about this event. This technique does not require full disclosure and does not provide answers. Is that another theme of The Sentimentalists? That the truth is not the same as the facts? How to know what is true seems to be the focus of the novel. Is memory an accurate record of the past? Do flooded towns, unfinished boats, unsolved war mysteries and alcoholic fathers hide or reveal what has meaning? At one point, Napoleon quotes a line from a poem (provided in full at the end of the book): “Remember me when I am dead, and simplify me when I am dead.” His daughter replies that it is “the work of a rank sentimentalist,” but this novel argues otherwise, implying that only by simplifying can we remove the sentiment and find the unadorned truth. I just wish The Sentimentalists, anything but simple, had practiced what it preaches.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWER 3. Egyptian pharaoh 4. Dunn & Bradstreet (abbr.) 5. The sun (Spanish) 6. Surface layer of lawn 7. Honorable title (Turkish) 8. An enlisted person 9. Atomic #89 10. Attacking violently 11. A heavy stick or bat 12. Fifty-one 13. Shoe cording 14. Master of Science 17. Supports the rudderpost 19. PO moving form (abbr.) 20. Male turkey 21. Quantitative facts 22. A genus of bee 24. Million barrels per day (abbr.) 25. Small time unit 27. A closed automobile 28. Flanks

30. Hit lightly 31. Long and mournful complaint 32. A way to state clearly 33. “Psycho” motel 36. Of surpassing excellence 37. Radioactivity unit 38. Not happy 39. Pea containers 41. Gateway (Arabic) 42. Tokyo 43. Corvus coraxes 46. Watery sediment 49. Drill instructor 51. 68776 NE (abbr.) 52. Ethiopia 53. Teaching assistant 54. SW Indian tribe 55. Replaces a missing leg 58. Atomic #28 59. Knight (chess) 60. Partner to Pa 61. -__, denotes past

A28 The Delta Optimist April 23, 2011

Ladner Boys Rep Soccer Tryouts (all at HOLLY TURF)

U13 (born 1999)

Friday April 29th Saturday April 30th

5 – 6:30pm 5 – 6:30pm

Steven Naylor

U14 (born 1998)

Monday May 9th Friday May 13th

Saviour Lutheran Church

6:30 – 8pm 5 – 6:30pm

Debt paid in full

U15 (born 1997)

Monday May 2nd Friday May 6th

For more information contact Richie at: richies@navigators.ca

5 – 6:30pm 5 – 6:30pm

Beeeep! It’s the inevitable sound I seem to hear when leaving a store with a security gate. Knowing I had not stolen anything, I turn around and, with annoyance, show my receipt to the employee near the gate. He looks over the receipt, then the contents of my bag, then me, and then back to my receipt, before he finally says have a good day. It might seem a bit funny to write about something like this during Easter, but I find it nicely sums up both Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Every time we sin, whether it is by speeding, gossiping or insert sin here, we begin to rack up a debt we can never pay off, a debt that will forever separate us from God.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Anglican Church

1115 - 51A Street, Tsawwassen • 604-943-4737

April 24th ~ Easter Day

5:30 am - The Kindling the Easter Fire & Holy Communion 8:00 am - Holy Communion (BCP) 10:00 am - Holy Communion (BAS) withYouth & Children's programs

Mid Week Services

11:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) and lunch

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Ladner United Church “A Heart for God… in the Heart of the Village”

St. Andrew's Church SUNDAY

4960-48th Avenue, Ladner Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org The Rev. Jim Short

9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:30 am Service of Holy Communion

7 am Sunrise Service Wellington Point Park 9 am & 11 am Easter Worship with Communion

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St. Stephen's United Church 9696 Ladner Trunk Rd. (East Delta) The Rev. Doug Graves 10 am Easter Worship with Communion

LADNER GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

693 53rd St., Tsawwassen 604-943-2911

4979-44A Avenue, Ladner 604-946-9179 • 604-946-4224 WELCOMES YOU SUNDAY - 10 AM Children - Youth - Adult Classes 11:00 am Coffee & Refreshments WORSHIP SERVICE 11:15 AM

Sundays 10AM Worship Service

6:45 PM AWANA Children’s Club FRIDAY 7 PM Youth Night

All Saints Anglican Church

4755 Arthur Drive Ladner 604-946-8413

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www.tsawwassenunited.org Minister: the Rev. Dan Kirkegaard Music Director: Sandra Dawn Nash

sundays

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Benediction Lutheran Church

Messy Church for children and families 5:30pm www.allsaintsladner.org

5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432

SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

Pastor Courtenay Reedman

Ladner Christian Fellowship Welcomes you

Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

Easter Sunday Worship April 24, 2011 10:30 am

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Luke 24:36-49 Pastor Henry Jonker

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Good Friday was the day our debt was paid in full, and it was paid by the very Son of God, Jesus Christ. It was in Jesus’ death upon the cross that we no longer need fear death and separation from God. Easter Sunday was when we were given our receipt, and it was in the resurrection of Jesus that we were given proof that we are forgiven of our sins. So the next time the security device beeps at us, instead of being annoyed, I pray we are reminded of what our Saviour did for us on that Good Friday and Easter. Blessings and Happy Easter!

April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A29

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A30 The Delta Optimist April 23, 2011

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The University of Victoria, Centre on Aging has offices in Ladner Village, although many people in the community are not aware of the various health education and research programs being offered right here in our quaint little town. The person at the helm is Dr. Patrick McGowan, an associate professor with the University of Victoria. Since 2000, he is responsible for training over 2,900 leaders who have then delivered selfmanagement programs to over 14,000 British Columbians. For the last 25 years, McGowan has implemented and researched the effectiveness of a variety of programs, including: Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Arthritis, Tuberculosis, Osteoporosis, Active Choices and Matter of

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Balance. These programs encourage people to become actively involved in managing their health problems. “Our goal is to provide individuals with a better quality of life through supportive education. We are here to help those with chronic health conditions,” says McGowan. To register for a program call 604-940-1273. Currently, the centre is conducting a study to

investigate the effectiveness of self-management programs and is seeking adults who have Type 2 Diabetes. Participants complete a set of questionnaires (in their home) and then participate in a six-week (15-hour) program. If you have Type 2 Diabetes and would like to participate in this study or have questions, you are encouraged to call Natalie at 604-9409496 or email her at n.gauthier@eastlink.ca.

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Keeping your weight in check as you age ANDREA HOLWEGNER Katrina was a 42-yearold accountant and mother of two who needed help to lose her “muffin-top” (the extra weight she was carrying around her mid-section). She was frustrated that the nutrition and exercise patterns she’d followed in her 20s and 30s were no longer providing her with the lean physique she wanted. Katrina ate healthy foods most of the time, rarely ate out and walked her dog daily for exercise. She wondered why she seemed to gain a few pounds per year despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You typically need fewer calories as you grow older, since your metabolism or the rate that you burn calories typically declines with age. The trouble is most people don’t increase their physical activity or eat less to compensate for this. The good news is that with a

cal activity plan since it can increase muscle mass. Building muscle is the best way to curb an age-related decline in metabolism.

bit of awareness you can ward off the battle of the bulge as you age. Here are some things you need to know: Shrink your portions Are you eating the same now as you were 10 years ago yet are frustrated that a few unwanted pounds creep on each year? As Albert Einstein suggested, insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Beyond food and exercise Although the diet industry would have you believe that you should be able to lose weight by nutrition and exercise alone, be aware there are other factors that influence your weight. Your weight is not explained by simply “calories in” versus “calories out.”

Rather than completely changing your nutrition habits and meals, think about shrinking down your portions slightly or tweaking your meals and snacks just a bit to lower calories. Small daily calorie deficits can lead to big weight changes over time. Burn baby burn If the thought of eating less was particularly unappealing to you, then your other option to curb weight gain as you age is to boost your physical activity to burn more cal-

ories. This might mean changing your physical activity pattern, increasing the time you spend exercising or alternatively

increasing the intensity at which you exercise. Consider adding weight training to your physi-

Other factors such as genetics, family history, hormone changes, medical concerns, sleep habits and stress level also influence your body weight. Some of these factors you have no control over, while others you can do something about. Check with your doctor regularly if you have experienced unexplainable changes in your weight. Did you know that con-

stant, high levels of stress and limited sleep often make weight loss very difficult? Many people who are chronically stressed and survive on very little sleep or have untreated sleep apnea. Without getting these things in check, managing a healthy weight is very difficult. Reshape your ideals Realize that with age your body composition often changes to favour more fat mass and less muscle mass. Remember that the body shape of a woman or a man in their 40s and beyond is not supposed to be that of a teenager or someone in their 20s. Be realistic about what healthy looks like at your current age. Find healthy role models in your own age bracket instead of comparing yourself to someone who is younger or outside of the typical norm. Be reasonable. Reshape your ideals to be your best at this age.

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However, the body also naturally produces vitamin D when the skin is exposed to UVB light either through sun exposure or in a tanning bed. In a northern country like Canada, it can be hard to get enough vitamin D

naturally from the sun during winter months when the days are shorter and the sun is less intense than in summer. John Holmes, who owns Hawaiian Beach Tanning Salon in Ladner, says that responsible use of tanning beds is an effective way to stimulate the body’s natural vitamin D production.

According to the Joint Canadian Tanning Association, three million Canadians turn to indoor tanning studios annually. Many groups, including the World Health Organization, have warned there are associated dangers — namely developing skin cancer — with both excessive sun exposure and using a tanning bed. Closer to home, Victoria implemented a bylaw restricting the use of tanning salons to people over 18. The Joint Canadian Tanning Association, however, maintains there is a safe way to tan.

“Moderate tanning for individuals who can develop tans is the best way to maximize the benefits of regular UV exposure...,” the association states in its brochure.The association also states sunburn prevention is key in safe tanning.

Holmes says all his staff is trained to assess each client’s skin type and prescribe the recommended amount of time in one of the salon’s tanning beds. People with a skin type of level one cannot tan and would not be allowed to use the salon, he says, adding a reputable salon will ensure minors have parental permission to tan. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends Canadians get 1,000 international units of vitamin D daily. Holmes says for many skin types, 10 minutes in a tanning bed will produce 10,000 IU of vitamin D. He says a person cannot overdose on UV activated vitamin D.

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April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A33

New mouth guard a big change for sports

The boil-and-bite model prevalent for decades is now taking a back seat to new technology that’s using science to improve athletic performance. Dr. Ash Kler of Nature’s Design Dental Spa in Tsawwassen recently began working with Under Armour’s latest innovation. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear is a new style of mouth guard that offers optimal protection and allows an athlete to excel in their sport with increased strength and endurance. According to Under Armour, it also increases the airway exchange, making it easier to breath and decreases the cortisol, the stress hormone released when clenching the jaw. Part of what Kler does at his practice is called neuromuscular dentistry, which is “determining the position where the muscles are relaxed and then building your teeth to those positions,” as he explains it. Kler says if you are clenching your jaw, your muscles have to work very hard and a part of the brain called the reticular activating system, which acts as the centre of co-ordination for movement in the body, also has to dedicate much of its function to holding the mouth in that position. What Under Armour has done with its mouth guard is allow for the muscles in the mouth to relax with the addition

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the administration of medical oxygen at greater than atmospheric pressure to improve or correct a variety of conditions.

“What that bite tab does is sort of unlocks your bite a little bit, sort of at a very rudimentary level,” says Kler. “And by doing that it allows your jaw to go to more of a relaxed position.

Conditions that respond to hyperbaric oxygen therapy include: • • • • •

“What that does is frees up a greater part of your brain to work on other things. You find, with this, your balance improves and certain other functions get slightly better because now that part of your brain is free to focus on the rest of your body.”

• • • • •

Many professional athletes, including Canadian greats Jarome Iginla, Jonathan Toews and Shea Weber, who all wore it during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, have backed the mouth guard.

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As for the standard boil-and-bite mouth guard, Kler says there’s no comparison. “Unlike the boil-and-bite mouth guards, this is specifically designed to fit to your teeth. In fact, the boil-and-bite mouth guards have been shown to have the exact opposite effect. They actually decrease performance and endurance, just because a lot of the times your bite is incorrect in them.”

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RUSS NUGENT

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April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A37

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$569,000

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GROWING COMMUNITY Fabulous 2 level home with 99 year lease on Tsawwassen First Nations land. This well cared for home is 2,030 square feet, 20 years old and includes a 1 bedroom suite down. Main floor with beautiful hardwood floors. Living room, dining room, kitchen with newer appliances, 2 bedrooms (master with 3 piece ensuite). Newer windows, newer hot water tank, etc. All located on a large lot just across the street from the park. Views to the Ferries and gulf Islands. First time offered!!! For virtual tour and floor plans go to www.deltarealty.ca. Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

2346 Falcon Way, Tsaw.

$359,000

SPECTACULAR - VIEWS!

Remarkable – this home has been beautifully updated & renovated from the top to the bottom and from the inside to the outside; roof, windows, siding, doors. Everything done to the highest of standards. Comfortable – from the moment you enter you feel right at home. Everything is bright & warm & inviting. Gleaming refinished oak floors in the living room, dining room and throughout the bedrooms. New kitchen with gorgeous cabinets, new appliances, island and nook area. Spacious downstairs with a large family room and 2 very good size bedrooms. Total of 2,795 square feet. 3 full baths, 5 bedrooms. Desirable – one of Tsawwassen’s finest neighborhoods. Large lot with absolutely stunning landscaping. Fantasticl views to Boundary Bay and Mountains. Call today FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

1131 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

WEST COAST

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* Certain terms and conditions apply. Based on 7% - $100,000 and 2.5% on balance. *These Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board st atistics are based on combined listing and sales units. #1 Realtor(R) GVREB 1986. #2 Realtor(R) GVREB 1987. #3 Realtor(R) 1985 & 1988. #1 Realtor(R) in S.Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 20 07 (Team). MLS Presidents Club for 10 years 1984-1992 and 2007.

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$899,000

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BOB'S CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS #1 Realtor in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board* #2 Realtor® in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board* #3 twice, in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board* ®

#1 Realtor® in South Delta for 11 years* MLS Presidents Club for 10 years* The Presidents Club represents the top 1% of Realtors® in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board. *Based on career achievements as per Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics for homes sold (unit sales)

OPEN SUN. 1:30-2:30 PM

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LINDA

QUIET SIDE JUST LISTED!

Bright & spacious 1 bdrm condo in Century House. Spacious living room, dining area, kitchen with newer fridge & stove. Spacious bedroom. Absolutely fabulous location…. walk to all amenities! Very well maintained complex. Secure underground parking. OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-2:30 PM.

#201, 1175 Ferguson Rd.

$203,000

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

Total of 2,769 square feet in this Beautiful BRIGHT & OPEN floor plan. Great room effect with gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, center island & spacious pantry, eating area, family room and a dining room. Good sized den and laundry all on the main floor. Total of 4 bedrooms & 3 ensuite baths upstairs boasting soaker tubs. Loads of windows and 9 foot ceilings on both floors allow the home to be flooded with light! Recently landscaped front & back with lots of greenery, paving stones, patio area, lounge area and a hot tub! Great family home on private corner lot! The ultimate in entertaining in Tsawwassen’s newest neighbourhood! 3 ½ years young. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899.

5433 Spetifore Cres.

$869,000

NO. 1 REALTOR IN SOUTH DELTA FOR 11YEARS* NEW LISTING

WEST LADNER RANCHER

Best location... close to everything! 2,575 square foot, 3 bedroom rancher with a loft and a sunroom. Mexican tile floors throughout the home. Entertainment size kitchen/family room with loads of maple cabinets. New roof, new furnace. Very bright with lots of skylights. This home is for the chosen few. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 3-4 PM.

5115 Cental Ave., Ladner

WEST COAST

JUST LISTED at $769,000

SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY

* C e r t a i n t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s a p p l y. B a s e d o n 7 % - $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 a n d 2 . 5 % o n b a l a n c e . * T h e s e G r e a t e r Va ncouver Real Estate Board st atistics are based on combined listing and sales units. #1 Realtor(R) GVREB 1986. #2 Realtor(R) GVREB 1987. #3 Realtor(R) 1985 & 1988. #1 Realtor(R) in S.Delta for 11 y e a r s 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 9 2 , 1 9 9 6 a n d 2 0 0 7 ( Te a m ) . M L S P r e s i d e n t s C l u b f o r 1 0 y e a r s 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 9 2 a n d 2 0 0 7 .

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FAMILY HOME ON COUNTRY SIZE LOT

2,900 square foot, main floor living, bedrooms up on the East side of Ladner. Total of 4 bedrooms, den/office, family room & 4 full baths. Floor plan with flair! Country size 46 x 154’ lot with manicured, south exposed, park-like backyard and sprinkler system. You must get in to see this home.. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899. OPEN MONDAY 3-4 PM.

OPEN MON. 3 - 4 PM

6146 48 A Avenue, Ladner

$699,000

REVENUE POTENTIAL – 8 BEDROOMS Perfect home for large blended family or inlaws or great revenue income. This builders own home boasts over 4,200 square feet with bright & beautiful open foyer leading up the staircase to formal living room, dining room, kitchen (and a wok kitchen), eating area, family room, den, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. Below you will be able to entertain the whole family in this deluxe media room. Plus there are 4 more bedrooms, kitchen, eating area, living room & 2.5 baths. BONUS….detached 800 sq.ft. office, workshop or studio. Entertainment sized covered deck, patio, extra parking and more. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

5226 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$1,199,000

OPEN SUN. 3 - 4 PM

STUNNING RANCHER

Beautifully updated rancher with a loft in desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood,. Gleaming engineered brazilian cherry floors. Formal living room with gas fireplace, dining room, beautiful new kitchen with granite counters, gorgeous cabinets, tiles, new appliances and all the bells & whistles. Cozy eating area and family room overlooking beautifully landscaped west exposed back yard. Spacious master bedroom with brand new ensuite. 2nd bedroom and main bath. Upstairs loft area with sitting area, 3rd bedroom and bath. This is a beautiful home is ready and perfect for the empty nester or young family. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOOR PLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 3-4 PM

4685 Kensington Place

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04232395

$679,000

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#208-4743 River Road West-Ladner

priced @ $3,880,000

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5848 Fair Wynd-Ladner

#15-4925 Elliiott Street-Ladner

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Show-stopper! This stunningly Renovated 2 Bedroom with Fabulous views is a must-see! New Everything! Brand new kitchen with granite counters, granite tile, etc! Etc! New walnut hardwood ﬂoors, crown, etc! PERFECT VIEWS! Low fees!

#7716-4299 Blackcomb Wynd-WHISTLER VILLAGE

#903-11920 80th Ave-North Delta

priced @ $599,800

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WOW! What a great opportunity! Wonderful building lot on quiet no-through street in Burkeville! Minutes to all downtown Richmond amenities! 6,507 sq. ft. lot with rear lane access! Old home on lot! Do not miss this opportunity! Won’t last!

WONDERFUL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! NATIONAL TENANTS! GREAT UPSIDE POTENTIAL! 3.9 ACRES DOWNTOWN SARDIS/ CHILLIWACK. Value Village, House 2 Home Furniture, End of the Roll Carpets! 6% CAP RATE!

3531 Catalina Cr-Richmond

45150 Luckakuck Way-Chilliwack

priced @ $498,888

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RealIN Estate Delta #1 Agent in South #1 SOUTH DELTA # of of SALES SALESFOR IN 2010! Based on *Based on # 2010! *

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priced @ $395,000

One of a kind! Rare 3,300 sq. ft. custom built home with every option possible! You will not ﬁnd another home in Ladner to compare! Large 7,550 sq. ft. Lot (large backyard), front porch, massive covered outdoor living room. Stunning!

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WOW! Beautiful condo in Ladner’s Prime Waterfront Condo Development! River West! This spacious 1,353 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit has been renoaed with new kitchen, appliances, hardwood ﬂoor, H/W tank. Great unit!

G N I D N E P OFFER

Top 5% of all Realtors in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

SOLD just sold by fraser

What a rare opportunity! Westham Island Winery is being offered for sale! 32.63 Acres of assorted mature berries! Beautiful 3,800 sq. ft. home built in 1997+ beautiful winery store, large barns, fruit stand, etc! WHAT an OPPORTUNITY!

MARINA GARDEN ESTATES!

TOP 1% OF ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009+2010

WATERFRONT CONDO!

This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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Absolutely beautiful 2 bedroom townhome in sought-after “Pillars”. Open kitchen concept, maple kitchen with center island, gas ﬁreplace, etc! Private large patio, etc! etc! Private access to 2 “separate” parking spots. Large storage workshop at your garage level! Beautiful unit! Don’t miss it!

#14-1700 56th Street-Tsawwassen

Beautifully renovated 1123 sq ft 2 bdrm, 2 bth corner unit with great sunny view! Updated with new laminate ﬂooring, blinds, hot water tank, paint, fridge, range & more! Totally rainscreened building, new windows, new roof, new balconies, paint etc! Like brand new building with 10 year warranty! Walk to all amenities in minutes!

B402-4821 53rd Street-Ladner

priced @ $378,800

priced @ $339,900

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What a beautiful home! Extensively renovated back-split on very desirable street! New vinyl windows, attic insulation, top-of-the-line appliances, paint, (inside + out), reﬁnished hardwood ﬂoors, laminate mouldings, tile, upgraded electrical, stamped concrete patio! Huge park-like private front and back yard. (10,075 sq. ft. lot) Very quiet cul-de-sac location! Walking distance to schools and shopping! Large driveway!

4766-55B Street-Ladner

1010 50th Street-Tsawwassen

priced @ $529,900

priced @ $699,900

CUTE UPDATED HOME

WOW! BEAUTY! 3 BDRM HOME

JUST SOLD this week with 4 offers!

Wow! Excellent 1,958 sq ft 3 bedroom home, master bedroom on main, 2 bedrooms up. New bathrooms, new wide-plank hardwood ﬂoors, new carpets, new paint, baseboards & crown, new kitchen backsplash & counters, new roof 3 yrs ago. Don't miss this very cute, updated home, walk to historic Ladner Village in minutes!

4996 Mariner Place-Ladner

G N I D N E P OFFER Absolutely beautiful 3 Bedroom Home in West Ladner! Main ﬂoor down, bedrooms up! Many updates including new roof, kitchen, appliances, mouldings, paint, landscaping, etc! Private sunny south-facing rear yard! Double garage, front porch.

5962 49A Ave-Ladner

priced @ $569,000

priced @ $569,900

WOW! BRIGHT CONDO

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

Wow! Excellent, bright 1 bedroom condo (764 sq ft) in Ladner’s sought after Ladner Pointe! Totally rainscreened & new windows, new roof, decks, interior hallways, gardens, etc! etc! Like brand new! Very spacious unit, quiet location overlooking garden! Walk to Safeway & London Drugs in 1/2 a minute! Do not miss this great condo! Location! Location! Location!

#B301-4821 53rd St-Ladner

priced @ $245,000

G N I D N E P OFFER Absolutely stunning 4 bdrm + games + office or 5 bdrm plus games home! Custom built, builders own home! Main floor down, bedrooms up! New stainless steel appliances, maple shaker cabinets, laminate crown, baseboard, etc! 3.5 bathrooms, walk-in shower and jacuzzi in ensuite. Totally private & rear yard with sunken hot tub and barn-style storage shed, literally steps to Park and 1 minute walk to historic Ladner Village Market & shops! 2 minute walk to nature trails & golf course at your finger tips. Front porch, double garage! This will not last! Don’t miss it!

4963 Westminster Ave-Ladner

04097759

04232108

604.728.2845

* Fraser CURRENTLY *Fraser CURRENTLY RANKS at #5 out of all RANKS at #4 out of realtors in GREATER all realtors in GREATER VANCOUVER for total VANCOUVER for total sales in 2011. (Over sales in 2011. (Over 6,500 realtors total) 6,500 realtors ranking total) That is actually That is actually ranking in the TOP 0.3% of in the TOP 0.3% of ALL ALL realtors in Greater realtors in Greater Vancouver!!! Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street

sales 44 since January 24th2011. 2011. sales since January 24th, 50 Rrm every1.40 1.72days! days. That sale every Thatisisaasale AND 6 other accepted offers this week!

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priced @ $839,900

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This is it! Stunning 3 yr young coach home in excellent location! Beautiful, executive style main home, 4 bdrm + ﬂex room, 4 bathrooms, 2 balconies, open plan + high-end ﬁnishing throughout! Wide-plank hardwood, granite counters, crown etc. Separate 1 bdrm coach home above double garage can cover approx. $250,000 on a mortgage! Buy this beautiful 3 yr young executive home for less than cost of owning a $600,000 home. Rear lane access, private landscaped yard. Don’t miss this wondrul oppprtunity!

PRICED @ $849,900

4734 55B Street-Ladner

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2 BDRM, 3 BATH T/H WITH STUNNING VIEWS! Beautiful updated 2 bedroom 3 bathroom townhome in sought-after Faiway Views complex! Unobstructed views over the 6th green of the Beach Grove Golf Course. Peaceful setting with 2 private yards, one landscaped with fountain + pond, etc! Updates include hardwood, crown mouldings, new bathrooms, gas ﬁreplace, tile, etc! Stunning views! Walk to town centre or beach in minutes!

*#1 Real Estate #1 in Southin Delta Agent 2010* Delta South

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ONLY 2 LOTS AVAILABLE IN LADNER’S NEW LYNN PLACE SUBDIVISION. CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION, WALK TO ALL SCHOOLS, SHOPS, ETC! BUILD CUSTOM WITH SERENITY HOMES. LOTS ARE SELLING FAST. CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS. CUSTOMIZE YOUR HOME CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHING. BUILDING LOTS BETWEEN $400,000 AND $500,000.

LOTS STARTING AT $400,000

*This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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PRICED @ $449,900

Lynn Place-Ladner

check out virtual tour @ www.pixilink.com/tours5/916-tsawwassen-j Waterfront! Waterfront! Absolutely stunning 2,713 sq ft 2 year old executive home with beautiful style located on large, level lot on gated Tsawwassen Beach Road. Finishings include maple hardwood, gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, open ﬂoor plan, etc! What a beautiful lifestyle! Watch the sunset every night from your private patio or deck.

Medallion Club Member

PRICED @ $1,788,000

04232106

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street

916 Tsawwassen Beach Road-Tsaw

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priced @ $669,900

4971 11A Ave, Tsawwassen

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Wow! Rare! 2.83 acre estate backing onto nature! What a beautiful property! Sprawling 2,500 sq ft rancher set back off private driveway! Excellent, level, landscpaed & manicured grounds with mature blueberries and lots of pastrue for your hobby farm desires! Picturesque barn, loads of parking space and access to nature at your ďŹ ngertips! Easy access to all major highways too!

priced @ $1,395,000

10429 64th Avenue, Ladner

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Excellent updated 2-level home in very sought after location! Extension at rear for large master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom. Large balcony with sunken hot tub and patio doors from master bedroom. Updates include: new exposed aggregate driveway with RV parking, roof 5 yrs, HW tank, double-paned windows, open-plan kitchen, etc. Single garage covered parking at rear! West-facing sun-drenched yard. Very quiet street. Walk to Ladner Elementary and Ladner Village!

priced @ $619,900

4323 49TH St, Ladner

ask my free free ask about about my customer customer courtesy courtesy moving van! moving van! CURRENTLY **Fraser Fraser CURRENTLY RANKSatat#5 #4out outofofall RANKS realtors all realtorsininGREATER GREATER VANCOUVER fortotal total VANCOUVER for sales in 2011. 2011. (Over (Over 6,500 realtors 6,500 realtors total) That is actually ranking That is actually ranking the TOP 0.3% in in the TOP 0.3% of of ALL ALL realtors in Greater realtors in Greater Vancouver!!! Vancouver!!!

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ONLY 2 REMAINING in 9 TOWNHOME COMPLEX. BRAND NEW HIGH-END UNITS! Private yards, 2-5-10 year national warranties, quality built, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Call today for an information package, etc. etc. Nature trails at your doorstep.

PRICED @ $529,900

#3 - 4766 55B Street, Ladner

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street

04232100

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Beautiful, updated 3 bedroom back-split type home on quiet street. Walking distance to all amenities. Updated with newer maple cabinets, renovated 3 pce bathroom w/slate tile, new 2" wood blinds in LR, etc! Open plan, large family room with patio doors t very private yard! Double carport! 8,719 sq ft lot. Great home! Great location! Don't miss it!

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KIRKPATRICK

William (Bill) Murray July 13, 1919 ~ April 14, 2011

Survived by son Steve (Sandy), grandson Evan; daughter Anne (George), granddaughter Celina, siblings Ken (Gwen) Pelham Ont. and rances Cherkowski, Cabri, Sask.; numerous loving nieces and nephews (Bryants, Freys, Fowlers, Hudsons, Kirkpatricks, Makepeaces, Manners) and especially, Don (Donna) Murray Fonthill, Ont.; Bill’s “boys” at Safeway Tssawwassen (Brian, Doug, Mark) and friend Mike. Get togethers at home or Hawaii with his cousin Charles (Rose) Kirkpatrick, Cabri, Sask. always created a funny story. Born on the farm in Cabri, Sask. Bill was the 5th of 13 children. He worked the family farm till 1941, then in the nickel mines, Sudbury, Ont. In June, 1942 Bill joined the Canadian Navy for the war and served mostly on the HMCS Leaside, patrolling the Atlantic till Nov. 1945. In early 1947 while visiting Vancouver, on a blind date at the Cave Supper Club he met and later that year married his wife Marie. Bill’s motto “Any job worth doing was worth doing well” was also how he lived his life. His honesty and magic as an auto mechanic started Jan. 14. 1951 when he joined the Vancouver Autoworkers and International Assoc. of Machinists at Curtis Motors, then to 49th and Oak Home Service. Starting the 1960s Bill owned and operated the Home Service at Bennett & No. 3 Rd., then onto the Union 76, later Husky at Blundell and No. 3 Rd. in Richmond and finally Kirkpatrick Auto Repairs in Steveston. Bill then retired mid 80’s as a new passion “golf” beckoned. However, for long after retirement Bill was still asked to come and wave his screwdriver, like a magic wand over the hood of some car, which he would gracefully do. Bill’s expertise on carburetors was legendary. Bill loved his B.C. Lions 1st (season tickets from 1956), Sask. Roughriders 2nd, and pregame means with John and Nick. Bill’s long skates on the South Sask. River at the back of his property as a kid, his initials in nails in the rafters in the ice rink in Cabri, which he helped build gave him his love of hockey and he was an avid Canucks fan. Bill’s big grin, witty, teasing sense of humour, love of food, love of the sea and salmon fishing, and his living friendship will be greatly missed. Thank you, to the nurses and staff at George Derby Veterans Centre for their care and compassion. Bill loved his dogs, Sport, then Sammy, in lieu of flowers a donation to a dog rescue charity would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Life to be announced.

March 7, 1930 -April 17, 2011 Dad (Ken) passed away suddenly at home on Sunday. He was blessed with good health throughout his 81 years. Survived by his wife Eileen, sister Eleanor (Alan), his children Kenneth, Sheila (Arthur), and Elaine (Brian), and his grandchildren Kieran, Darcy, Sydney and Emmett. He is predeceased by his sister Margaret. Dad was born in Scotland and graduated in Medicine from Glasgow University. After completing Psychiatry in Minneapolis, he practiced in Vermont, Cape Breton, and Greater Vancouver (1979-1996). Throughout his life he was an avid family man, sailor, gardener and bookworm. We will all dearly miss his companionship, green thumb, ‘silly’ humor and guidance. All invited to remember Ken’s life at Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park, in Tsawwassen, BC on Friday, April 29th from 1 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations will be collected by the family for the ongoing preservation of Lily Point Marine Park in Point Roberts.

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Oct. 7, 1964 - April 15, 2011 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our son Ken. He fought a courageous battle after complications from his Kidney Transplant in February. Predeceased by his sister Karen in 1977. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Keith and Maryanne, brother Jim (Cate) and nephew Justin and daughter Jade Bourcier of Trail B.C. He leaves his great uncle Robert MacKay of Salt Spring Island and will be missed by the Kinvig and MacKay families. A memorial service will be held at Ladner United Church 4960 48th Ave., Ladner on Wednesday April 27th at 2:00 p.m. If you wish, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. Branch, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K6 will be greatly appreciated.

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needs closing shift pizza cook to cook pizzas and pasta dishes. Ensure quality and quantity control measures are followed. Busy high pressure work environment. Closing shift 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Applicants should have min 3 years experience as a pizza cook. Speak ﬂuent English. High school completion required. Salary $14.19 / hr. Qualiﬁed applicants should fax resume to (604) 599-0592 or apply by mail to above address.

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Hotel Restaurant

P/T SALES person needed for Delta Bakery. Please apply in person to 4810 Delta St. Ladner SHORT COOK required for Sharkey’s Restaurant, f/t, 40 hrs/ wk, 8 hrs day, $11.90 /hr must speak fluent English, with exp. Apply by phone 604-946-7793.

Career Services/ Job Search

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Education

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Insurance

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Trades/Technical

●F/T & P/T Welder req’d, ticket not necessary, exp’d & refs. Steel & aluminum, competitive wages. ●F/T & P/T Labourer req’d, shop exp. an asset, competitive wages based on exp. Must have own transportation. Please fax resume and refs to 604-940-8169 WANTED: AUTOMOTIVE JOURNEYMAN, SHOP FOREMAN. Wilson’s Timberline Buick GMC Dawson Creek, BC. GM training required. Competitive remuneration and benefits package. Send resume to: rod@wilsonstimberline.com Fax: 250-782-6459 www.wilsonstimberline.com

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca NEW FLORAL area rug, adult scooter, oak table & 6 chairs, utility trailer, Neuton battery lawn mover. 604-943-1002

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Musical Instruments

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PROVEN CHOCOLATE Lab for Stud. He is our family dog. Dad was a service dog, mom a hunter. Big bodied, block head. $500 604-309-6506

SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, 4 fem, sable, fam raised. $695. 604-526-9943

Child Care Centres

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Spaces available in our School Age Program. Call 604-946-0896.

SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195

BENTLEY PIANO in great shape. $695.00, 604-943-2517

Dogs

YORKIE X CHIHAUHAU, 8 wks old, paper trained, 1st shots, vet checked, $600. 604-931-1164

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Cats

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

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LAB PUPS yellow, chocolate & black, male/ female, vet checked. $550. Phone 604-701-1587

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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MOUNTAINVIEW VILLAGE in quiet end location. Family oriented complex in East Abby. Has outdoor pool, club house, playground, pets allowed. This UPDATED 3 BR, 3 bath feels like a home. Spacious mn flr offering eating area/computer space off the remodeled kitchen w/new modern cabinet fronts & hardware, counters, tile floor & appls. Nice dining rm w/slider to private yard & patio. Good size living rm w/gas fireplace w/lam flrs. 3 BR up master has ensuite & walk in closet. Double side by side garage. Painted in trendy colours & close to visitor parking. Great place to call home! Easy access to Hwy 1, shopping, parks, and all levels of schools. $284,900. Call Pamela Stadnik, Remax Treeland Realty, 604-533-3491

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6050

Out Of Town Property

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RENTALS 6508

Apartments & Condos

TOP FLOOR 1 bd apt w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, prkg, elevator, coin laundry, locker, close to all transit, shops & schools, NS, NP, lease, $940/m Rmd 604-241-3772

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S. Surrey/ White Rock

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Apt/Condos

1 BR ste, Adult oriented, 2 appl, Ladner Village, incl heat, n/s n/p, May 1, $820. 604-940-9434 QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail. Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, $950. 778-316-3401

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach & 1 BR Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

LADNER 1 br nr ammen.prkg, senior oriented. $720/mo. June1 Call 604-946-2719 SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful 2 bdrm +den condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $1200 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- FLEETWOOD . Large 1 bdrm condo, TOP FLOOR laminate floors, f/p, storage, secure prkg, ns np, $900 incl h/water. May 1st Call to view Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

Apt/Condos

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BR $775, Avail May 1 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

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Houses - Rent

BEACHGROVE WITH pool, lrg 2 Br Rancher, 2 f/p, ensuite, family room, dbl garage, fenced yard, nr golf course & Boundry Bay. May 1st. $1800. refs 604-250-1522 HOUSE FOR RENT Tsawwassen/Boundary Bay area. 2 bdrm 850 sq. ft. completely renovated house located in the middle of the Southlands property. Very private and quiet surrounded by farm lands and horses beyond your fence. Includes w/d/f/s and blinds. $1750 per month on a One year lease. No Pets and references required. Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Mortgage helper. Walk to all Schools and other amenities. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

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Houses - Rent

TSAW 3 bdrm, full bsmt house on large lot, 2 1/2 bath, all hardwood, gas f/p, large deck, no dogs, $2200. May 16, 5445 15B Ave. Peter 604-250-3154

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LADNER CORE Comm 400-4000 sqft. Short/long term. lancemcc@eastlink.ca 604-240-9340

Tsawwassen

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●Ladner Harbourside Plaza. 655 sq ft retail/office space 4871 Delta Street For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

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Shared Accommodation

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Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

LADNER OLD fashion farm house, 1 br. furn. share bath, $450 no drugs, 604-943-7022

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MATURE Female to share 2 bdrm condo with same, Tsaw. priv bath, n/s, n/p, short term ok, $480 avail May 1, 604-943-5630

Are your looking for a 1 bedroom in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666

PARTIALLY FURN, sep bldg in shared house acreage, E. Ladner priv. quiet, $575, 604-940-4595

Kelly Court

ROOM AVAIL in comfortable Tsawwassen home. Suits mature, prof person or student. $600/mo (includes delicious meals). Call 604-943-6130 or 603-7210

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Greensview

2 bdrm suite available in quiet and well maintained bldg. Rent includes drapes, carpets, 3 appliances and laundry facilities. Located on bus route and minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view, please call 604-943-0002.

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor

Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

LADNER Lora Court

1 bedroom suite available in small quiet building. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drape, heat, cable and parking. Near bus loop, recreation centre and shopping. To view or for more info please call 604-946-4633

Evergreen Lane

1 bedroom suite available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-946-2694

Harbourside

Affordable 1 bedroom suites in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more info please call 604-946-9268 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required www.centuryrentals.ca

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, large bsmt suite, $750 incls utils, suits 1, no pets, avail Now. Ladner. call 604-946-0825 1 BR Ste May 1st $700 includes cable/hydro. No wd, ns, np. Nr Delta Sec school. 604-940-8815 BACH, TSAW, g/l, bright, priv entr, patio, garage pking, $725 incl utils, w/d, cable/net, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, 778-848-1205 LADNER, 2 bdrm ste, priv entr, own w/d, NS NP, $950 incl cable, utils, net. May 1, 604-946-8267 LADNER 3BR upper,h/wd flr, lrg storage 2 bath, 4 appl. pets neg. Immed $1300+util 604-765-3642

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Townhouses Rent

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Cleaning

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2003 PONTIAC Montana extended van, great running condition. Navy blue (similar to picture), gray interior. 166,000 KMs, all in Lower Mainland. New brakes, DVD system, comes with snow tires. $5,000 obo. Call 604-908-9080 or 604-802-2884.

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RV’s/Trailers

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Electrical

E VANSON LECTRIC

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades Surge Protection Renos – Hot Tubs Safety Checks Lic. #26765 • South Delta based

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

Sunray Lawn & Garden Services “All your lawn & garden needs”

“one call takes care of it all”

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Mowing, aerating, power raking, moss control, fertilizing, hedging & more

604-317-0689

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

604-771-8885

8130

Handyperson

Painting Interior Renovations Landscaping & Gardening Hedging & Pruning Custom Decking & Fencing Flagstone & Paver Patios

604-948-5296 HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring Renovations, Sheds, Contracting & more Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed Senior Discounts Call Phil 604-307-6840

SPRING SALE

10,000 Annually 10.000Deliveries Deliveries Annually

BC’s BIGGEST B.C.’S BIGGESTAN ANDBEST BESTSUPPLIER SUPPLIEROFOFQUALITY QUALITY NATURAL COMPOSTSOILS SOILS NATURALORGANIC ORGANIC && COMPOST

Garden Soil Mix Lawn & Turf Blends Super Natural Topsoil Composted Black Bark Mulch 100% #1 100FirFirBark BarkMulch Mulch Miracle Mix Soil Top Dressing Blends Sand & Gravel, Rock Hydroseeding Contractor Small Orders Too Volume Discounts www.supersoilinc.ca www.supersoil.ca

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Need Help ?

Painting, repairs, tile, reno’s, Reliable & Exc. References.

Call Ed 604.946.2191 604.219.4789

FREE DELIVERY

Tim’s Home Repairs

WE'RE THE GOOD GUYS IN THE GREEN TRUCKS

Carpentry, Mouldings, Crown mouldings, Finishing, Laminate & H/W flrs, Sheds, Fences, Sidings, Kitchen, Bath rooms, Plumbing, Gov’t Cert Capenter, Drywall Repairs, WCB Insured. 604-940-4282, 778-882-7756

NEED A HAND?

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

All in One Call Renovations Establish & local, carpentry, tiling, painting etc Peter 604-619-4859 Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267

778.866.9505

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS “Give us a Call!”

604-946-7308

• Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Spring Cleanups • Hedging Visa / MC / Debit Accepted

604-347-7888 Too much to do, not enough time? ... I can help!

TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

Farrant Drywall

Cell: 604-710-1348 604-946-1348

PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Cedar fencing installed, gates, repairs. Com/res. 604-271-5319

8160

ENZO General Masonry- Specializes brick, block, stone, exposed concrete. Enzo.. 594-1960

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Reel Type Lawnmowing Aerating • Power Raking Weeding • Moss Control Fertilizer • Trimming • Pruning Professional Maintenance

For a free estimate contact Mike at 778-899-1729 or mtelandscaping@yahoo.ca

SUPER SOIL INC.

DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403

“Spring Clean-Up”

Complete Lawn & Yard Care, Hedge Trimming, Pruning

Cell:604-220-3145

GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc. Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

For anything Yard Related!

Concrete

Drywall

Lawn & Garden

HARBOURSIDE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Dave: 604-940-1125

8075

8160

CEDAR WORKS ❏ 778-882-0676 Fencing, decks, sheds 3 year warranty. Free Estimates

Placing, finishing, Specializing in stamped concrete, overlays, acid staining, counter tops, faux rock, (Waterfall and ponds)

2004 JAYCO 10ft Tent Trailer, fully loaded, sleeps 8, good cond. Asking $6500 obo. 604-524-4778

Accelerate your car buying

Landscaping

Landscape Maintenance Services

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

1998 VW Passat turbo, auto 190,000 k, s/roof, air, lady driven, $4,200. W. Van 604-649-2285

8155

Lawn & Garden

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

Call 778-882-4128 1993 MAZDA MX6, manual V6, 2.5L, leather, tinted windows, $2000. Fun & fast 778-229-4979

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

HENRY’S

2002 LAND Rover Discovery SE7 98,000 km, Sand/tan int. Exc cond. $11,750 604.687.2146

Storage

STORAGE UNIT 2nd flr, secure Ladner bldg.. 11’ wide 16’ deep 10’ high (170 sq ft). Personal storage only. No business use. $75/m min 1 yr lse 604-734-5908

6602

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1999 MAZDA B3000 ext cab, 85,000 k, 5 spd, canopy, $6,700. Exc cond, no accid 604-802-6888

9160

SHARE BEAUTIFUL home on English Bluff, ocean side view. 1 Bdrm Tsaw. 604-943-2332

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

$160 Min. FOR COMPLETE

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Blinds & Draperies

Electrical

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

888-8881

To view or pick up 5333 176 St., Surrey

PAUL WEATHERBY Property Maintenance • • • • • • •

Lawn Care & Maintenance Pruning and Hedging Full Yard Cleanups Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal Fencing & Repairs

604 •240 •2194 604 •943 •2401

J&S Yard Services Father & son owned & operated. Best Rates Guaranteed

Call 778-999-4164

• Lawn maintenance • Window cleaning Designs • Prunning • • Gutter •cleaning • Lawns • Fences • Decks • • Pressure washing • Stone/Masonary • • Pruning and Hedging • Rubbish Call Hans JOHNremoval 604-943-4546 (WCB Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468

★ ★ ★ ★

LAWNSCAPES

Mowing & Maintenance Pruning & Hedge Trimming Yard Cleanup & Hauling Power Washing & Odd jobs. Friendly Personal Service Quality Work Great Rates

604-943-5445 360-945-1957

8180

Home Services

SERVICE EXCELLENCE -Need Help? Paint, tile, renos, Call Ed 604.946.2191 or 604.219.4789

8185

Moving & Storage

ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

MOVES BC.COM SMALL

AUTOMOTIVE

• No Travel Time Charges • No Minimum Charges • No Job Too Small FLAT RATES ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Licensed & Insured • A+BBB Rating

604-209-6663

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CASCADIA PAINTING

Interior & Exterior WCB & Liability Insured www.CascadiaPainting.ca

604-943-4024

April 23, 2011 The Delta Optimist A47

Call ThE Experts PROPERTY SERVICES Residential & Commercial Window Cleaning • Power Washing Roof Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning & Installation www.sharperwindowcleaning.com Steve M. Harper Toll-Free: 1(877)906-9220 Mobile: (604)644-8046

HANDYMAN SERVICES

PAINTING SERVICES

Call or email Karl at

• Fully Insured • Dependable Services • Uniformed Workers • Quality Work • Satisfaction Guaranteed

604.349.6262

info@ridgelinepainting.ca

- 15+ years experience - Locally owned and operated - Courteous, friendly service - Professional results - Free estimates - April NO HST special!

TREE SERVICE

PROGROUP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Dale McLean, Certiﬁed Arborist

We take care of EVERYTHING Call us for a free quote We now offer property maintenance & repair services to the public

604-948-1966

Manager@ProgroupProperty.com • www.ProgroupProperty.com

C: 604-916-6187

Lawn Cutting Weeding Power Washing Trash Removal Dump Runs Deliveries Pick-Ups

In-Store & On-site Service * Virus & Spyware Removal * Mac & PC All Upgrades * Network Solutions Reliable Custom Built PCs and Laptops

FINANCE / LEASING AVAILABLE DeltaGeeks.net

Hotline: 604-943-8318

1208 56th St., Tsaw. (next to BMO)

PROPERTY SERVICES • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing

“Trim your trees, cut your costs”

H: 604-943-0084

604.948.3199 778.688.1950

Tel: 604-943-8775 Cell: 778-232-1888

Royal Wood Tree Care Stump Grinding Fully Insured ISA Member

No Job too Small

McLean Tree and Hedge - Arborist reports for Development Applications - Tree pruning and removal - Hedge renovation and trimming - Danger tree- Certiﬁed Tree Risk Assessor

TREE SERVICE Tree Removal Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming

Honest & Dependable

• • • • • • •

COMPUTER REPAIRS @ DeltaGeeks.net

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Let us manage your rental property – We place only highly qualiﬁed tenants

Bermuda John

Darius Erwin 604-306-8214 • dariuserwin@gmx.com

To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300

HOME SERVICES 8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

BEST IN CLASS Painting

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

K&S PRO PAINTING Interior & Exterior Wcb & Liability Insured

Call Kevin Jamieson

Mark 778-323-1045

604.943.2232 604.802.4142

CTL PAINTING

TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, interior/exterior Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

Interior & Exterior

All types of Painting & Wallcoverings Special Rates for Exterior ❏ 10 yrs exp. BBB Member ❏ Insured & Bonded

Amar • 604-782-6710

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

8220

Plumbing

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

Owned by Duff Fredricksen For all your Plumbing and Drainage needs. Honest and reliable. Competitive rates. 604.948.1811

Member: Better Business Bureau

Best In Class Painting - Low rates, refs avail, 100% guaranteed Mark 778-323-1045

8185

Moving & Storage

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

Main Plumbing and Drainage

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Panorama Plumbing Heating/ Gas Services No job too small or too big Res/Comm 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com

8185

Moving & Storage

Need Space? We Have It!

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE Commercial

Personal

- reduce your costly commercial square footage/ reclaim your garage & yard increase your proﬁt by storing offsite at move that huge boat or RV reduced rates renovating 24/7 Secure store those precious keepsakes

2 locations: LADNER

Plumbing

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. No hst Rick 604-809-6822

8225

Power Washing

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING • Exterior house cleaning • Pressure Washing • Gutters

Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639 Pressure Washing Houses, Siding, Driveways, Patios, Painting, Interior/Exterior

Seniors Discount

PLUMBERS

604-724-3832

8220

POINT ROBERTS

604-946-0020 360-945-MINI (6464)

Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

Don’t wait. Call Ian Ferguson

Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

AQUA

PRESSURE WASHING Specializing in Driveways, Patios, Sundecks, etc. Free Est., Local and Reliable

604-218-1500

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelling Bathroom & Shower Repairs 20 years experience Free estimates

604-948-9573 Cell: 604-836-8943

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Building on your ideas. Kitchens, Baths, Home Repairs, Decks....

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

ACE OF TRADES:

P.R. Remodelling

Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/ Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $35/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918

Certiﬁed Plumber

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

604.374.2360 info@greentimberhomereno.ca

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Drywall, Tiling, etc. 20 years exp. & ref’s European craftsmanship

Call Paul 778-434-2437 for free estimate

PRP RENOVATIONS Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters ★ Small jobs welcome ★ Insured, WCB

604-764-0399

R2 Renovations Kitchen & Bath Specialist Serving Ladner & Tsawwassen for 16 years

8250

Roofing

For All Your Household Repairs and Renovations. Interior and Exterior Finishing, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates

Rob 604-946-4796

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Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite

778-317-1256•604-451-0225 Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 25 Years in Business 25 Year Workmanship Warranty 604-984-9004 A+ 604-984-6560 #1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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discount CCall all nnow, ow, get get 5% 5% d iscount Free Estimates AllTypes Types of All of Rooﬁng Roofing& & Repairs Repairs

Call Paul (604) 722-3600

bcheemaroofing.ca bcheemarooﬁng.ca

Fully Insured Fully Insured

604-761-1743

778.886.8541

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

OUR SPECIALTY

Licensed, Insured, WCB

TMO Contracting A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079 Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

Tiling

LAMONT TILE SERVICES

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

'You Call It, We Haul It!' ROD’S HAUL-IT-AWAY

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-4285 Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP

Over 25 years serving South Delta

• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings • Gutter Cleaning

604-649-9600 Trips start at

$49

1.877.602.7346

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

www.crownroofgutters.ca

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Visit us online to receive a special discount:

8300

8309

Student Works

Tried & True Since 1902

Rubbish Removal

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

Disposal & Recycling

Call for a free estimate:

8255

ROOFING

Save the HST & Book before April 30th

TIMWOOD HOMES LTD

Specialized in Reno’s: . Framing . Sundecks. Stairs . Rooms. Garages. Sheds. Basements .Tiles . Vinyl Siding. Exterior Paint . Hardwood & Laminate Floors . Fencing . . Small or big jobs. Insured.WCB

Roofing

SPRING SPECIAL

Rob cell 604-312-5409

RDM ENTERPRISES

8250

John 778-288-8009

South Delta Based tile setter 18 yrs exp with all tiles and patterns. Complete tear downs, and waterproofing.

Call Dan 604.916.4821

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943

8315

Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

8335

Window Cleaning

Excelsior South Building Maintenance

Bonded, licensed and insured Serving the lower mainland for 100 years!

778-558-6842

Window Cleaning • Gutters Pressure Washing • Lawn Care General Maintenance and More Ask about our total care packages!

Pricing starting from $30/hr • Free quotes!

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2007 BMW X3

2009 Honda CR-V

$33,980

$31,980

41,200 kms X6066

Navigation X6090

2003 Ford Explorer

2008 Pontiac G6

$10,980

$9,980

V6 Sport Sedan, 8V7163A

Great Family SUV, 3Z7175A

Delete 2008 Ford Shelby GT500

2007 Volvo XC70 AWD

2009 Honda CR-V

2002 Mercedes C320

$39,980

$28,980

$30,980

$16,980

2005 Honda Civic Si

2007 Chevrolet Uplander

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

2003 Pontiac Vibe

$10,980

$13,480

$12,900

$9,980

2004 Chevrolet Epica

2007 Pontiac Wave

2006 Chevrolet Optra Wagon

$10,900

$8,980

$7,980

Convertible, 8H7281A

Sunroof, Spoiler, 5V6822A

19,450 kms, 4YS7401B

Crocc Country, 7Z7404A

7 Passenger, X6021

Sunroof, Auto, X6022

Sunroof, Leather, X6089

Auto, Sunroof, 9P7373B

Room for Rover! X6009

73,700 kms, X6006A

Sporty 6 Speed, 3S7004B

2004 Ford Focus

5 Speed, Economical, X5976A

$6,980

Total price does not include tax & insurance.

www.PEACE ARCH TOYOTA.com 04231987

Serving Satisﬁed Customers Since 1966

3174 King George Hwy., White Rock Pictures may not be of exact vehicles. Please consult dealer for exact package and speciﬁcations.

Sales Hot Line

1-888-510-8084