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Century Group to be given chance to come back with new proposal for Southlands BY

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Those who took part in last week’s Mayor’s Summit on the future of the Southlands would like to see community-based, economically viable soil-based farming operation taking place on the lands, according to Mayor Lois Jackson. The mayor’s office Saturday released an update on the summit, which took place March 24

to 26 at municipal hall, stating that CAO George Harvie will ask that the public hearing on the Southlands be terminated when it resumes on April 14. It’s all to give the property owner, the Century Group, a chance to come back with new proposal. “The participants acknowledge the important environmental and wildlife values of the lands today, and agree to look at opportunities to enhance these values,” stated Jackson’s news release.

According to the mayor, the Century Group has asked for an opportunity to bring forward a new proposal prior to July 1. The new plan would give Delta public ownership of a portion of the lands, which is greater than what has been previously proposed by the company. The company had previously pitched a development scheme to build 1,900 homes in exchange for donating 42 per cent of the 538-acre property to Delta for

agricultural urbanism. Century Group voluntarily committed to not pursue industrial agriculture on the lands in the interim, stated Jackson. Harvie is to report back to council Sept. 12, when the Century Group will have a chance to show its alternative proposal. The most controversial element of the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan is the recommendation Delta apply to the Agricultural Land See SUMMIT page 3

Recently retired DeltaRichmond East MP John Cummins is not done with political life. Cummins announced Tuesday morning that he is entering the leadership race for the B.C. Conservative Party. He told a news conference in Vancouver that he entered the race to ensure that British Columbians “have a real John Cummins commonsense choice for the next provincial election.” “The choice between the Liberals and NDP is like a choice between airline food and hospital food,” Cummins said. “We can do better. British Columbians deserve a choice they are actually excited to vote for, not two parties they have to hold their noses to support.” After 18 years representing the area in Ottawa, Cummins announced his retirement earlier this month, along with Conservatives Stockwell Day (Okanagan-Coquihalla) and Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon). Cummins was first elected under the Reform Party banner in 1993, capturing more than 40 per cent of the vote. It would be the start of a series of even big election victories under the Canadian Alliance and then Conservative banners. He See CUMMINS page 3

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Parties scramble to start campaign Conservative government falls, election set for May 2 BY

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A Mayor’s Summit was held last week to discuss the future of the Southlands.

SUMMIT from page 1 Commission to have the Southlands placed back in the ALR. The public hearing was heading into its fourth night earlier this month when Jackson, noting it was clear there’s no consensus, announced it would be adjourned until April 14. By then, her newly formed committee would have a summit on the issue. Jackson said the message she heard more than any other was the need for further dialogue. The summit’s participant’s included Jackson, Harvie, Coun. Ian Paton, farmer Peter Guichon, Southlands the Facts spokespersons Dana Maslovat and Richard Kunz, environmentalist Anne Murray, Century Group president Sean

Hodgins, as well as Bob Ransford and Ian Robertson. Just prior to the meetings, Maslovat told the Optimist that as far as what a compromise might look like, it doesn’t have to have

“We are very disappointed by the lack of willing to consider solutions that do not involve residential development,”

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a housing development. In an e-mail to supporters following the summit, Maslovat noted he made a presentation on an alternate vision built around agricul-

CUMMINS from page 1 easily outdistanced challengers, due in large part to the tremendous respect he garnered for speaking his mind on issues. “I learned that the best way to get things done is to listen to what the voters are saying,” he said Tuesday, “to stand up for what you

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Columbia. “If a party cannot raise money from the voters, it has no business representing them in the legislature,” he said. The B.C. Conservative party will hold its leadership vote on May 28. The leader will be chosen by universal ballot. Individuals who’d like to vote must be a party member by May 7.

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Duane Laird Green candidate vote here. Liberal candidate Dana Miller finished second with just under 22 per cent, New Democrat Szilvia Barna had 14 per cent and the Green’s Mathew Laine had just under eight per cent. In a recent interview Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said it remains to be seen if the new Conservative candidate, as well as the candidates from the other parties, will have the same appeal Cummins enjoyed on both sides of the Fraser River. Having a population of about 106,000, DeltaRichmond East came about as a result of a 2004 reconfiguration of the DeltaSouth Richmond riding.

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tural research and tourism, which he hoped would provide economic benefit to the land owner, as well as increased tourism benefiting business owners and an overall benefit to the community. “Unfortunately there was not a will to seriously explore such an alternative by others at the summit. We did repeatedly emphasize our position and that majority opinion supports the ALR designation and retaining the land as agricultural. We are very disappointed by the lack of willing to consider solutions that do not involve residential development,” he said. Noting he did not support the recommendation, which came from the summit, Maslovat noted they must now look to the future. What will happen remains uncertain, he added.

The political parties in Delta-Richmond East are scrambling to get their campaigns underway for the May 2 federal election. As expected, the opposition in the House of Commons last week voted in favour of a non-confidence motion, signaling the fall of the Conservative minority government. When the popular and outspoken John Cummins recently announced he wouldn’t be running again in the next election for the Conservatives in this riding, five individuals ran in a snap nomination meeting last week. One of those candidates, Howard Jampolsky, warned Delta-Richmond East would likely be considered by the opposition as a key swing riding that can be gained now that Cummins is gone. He said he wouldn’t be surprised if the Liberals and NDP produced higher profile candidates. The Conservative membership here chose Delta school board chair Dale Saip, but his nomination was later pulled and handed over to runner-up KerryLynne Findlay, a lawyer who doesn’t live in the riding but had a number of local endorsements. Findlay ran unsuccessfully for the Alliance in Vancouver Quadra in 2001, the year she was also named by the YWCA as one of its Women of Distinction for her contributions to women in law. She’s perhaps best known for helping lead the lengthy legal battle in the 1990s against the federal government and the Musqueam Indian Band as leaseholder

opposed to the band’s plans to raise rates. Conservative riding association president Don Brooks said Monday that Findlay was still in the process of setting up her campaign office. Duane Laird, a former Delta council candidate who also previously ran for the Greens in the provincial election, was named this week as the Green candidate in Delta-Richmond East. The former president of the board at the DRS Earthwise Society, Laird has extensive experience when it comes to environmental issues. His website notes his interests include “software, bicycles, intelligent infrastructure, food security, co-ops of all sorts, sustainable business development, writing gigs, communication or education, especially environmental or arts, and green building products and practices.” Laird has also been a columnist for the Delta Optimist writing on environmental issues. As far as the Liberals, Brad Zubyk, director of communications for the party’s B.C. campaign, said two people stepped forward wanting to be the candidate here. He noted rather than having a nomination meeting, the party would make its decision by Tuesday evening. As far as what the NDP are doing, riding association president Shawkat Hasan said their candidate will be announced Wednesday. The last federal election in 2008, which resulted in another Conservative minority government, saw the incumbent Cummins once again dominate with almost 56 per cent of the

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Findlay is new Tory candidate Lawyer replaces Dale Saip for Conservatives in Delta-Richmond East BY

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Runner up Kerry-Lynne Findlay was appointed last Friday to replace Dale Saip as the new Conservative candidate for DeltaRichmond East. The Tories dropped Saip as their candidate for the upcoming federal election last Thursday, just three days after he beat out four others in a snap nomination meeting. Saip came out on top after four rounds of preferential voting Monday. He edged out Findlay 78 to 66. The longtime school trustee quickly found himself facing controversy when his past financial woes came to light following his nomination victory.

Several residents, who were opposed to his nomination, went to the media with information on his personal financial issues, which Saip insists have been all resolved. Saying the party informed him Thursday he was out, Saip told the Optimist he fully disclosed all the required candidate background information, and it was up to the party to make a determination on his suitability before the nomination meeting. His money problems included a personal bankruptcy in 1993. In 2005, he filed for a creditor proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act due to owing back taxes. Late Friday afternoon, the Conservatives appointed

Findlay, a Vancouver lawyer, as the party’s candidate for the May 2 election. Findlay herself declared bankruptcy in 2001, in part because of her extended court battle with the federal government and the Musqueam Indian Band over lease payments that non-native residents of Musqueam Park were being charged. That case wound its way all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. Menno Faroese, one of two B.C. representatives on the Conservatives’ National Council, said the selection committee spent a day questioning Findlay and examining her bankruptcy documents before deciding to appoint her. Faroese said Findlay, 55, had already started to build her election

Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative candidate team. Findlay explained that her bankruptcy was in part because of the costs of waging the court fight, several deaths in the family, and “someone left her a lot of debt,” Faroese said. -with files from the Vancouver Sun

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Delta’s energy consumption dropped by 2.10 per cent. Overall, British Columbians saved 117 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.8 per cent, BC Hydro reported. That is almost twice as much as the 64 megawatt hours and 1.04 per cent saved last year, and the equivalent to turning off about 7.8 million 15-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Delta was on pace with the rest of the province increasing the energy savings this year from 2.10 per cent from 1.50 the year before. “We’re delighted to see the significant increase in electricity savings over last year which we believe are a result of the increased leadership and commitment of both businesses and residences,” said Lisa Coltart, executive director of Power Smart and Customer Care.

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MURPHY’S LAW Something told me the ever-elusive consensus that couldn’t be found at the recent public hearing was unlikely to magically appear at the mayor’s summit. I don’t mean to knock Mayor Lois Jackson’s efforts to engage in some frank discussion when it comes to the Southlands, Tsawwassen’s longest-running saga. After ignoring the elephant in the room for the last two years, the fact municipal hall was finally willing to broach the touchy topic of Southlands development shows leadership that has been lacking in the past. Bringing all sides of the equation into those discussions was undoubtedly a fair approach to take. The problem I see, and perhaps I’m not enough of an optimist as I should be, is that summit members had disparate, and entrenched, points of view. It’s a bit like bringing Stephen Harper and Jack Layton to the table and hoping they leave seeing eye-to-eye. It doesn’t mean they couldn’t find common ground, but it did mean both were going to have to move significantly from their starting positions to get there. Members of the public representing those who would like to see the property returned to the Agricultural Land Reserve indicated they would discuss farming options but considered housing a non-starter. I certainly don’t take issue with their right to hold such an opinion, but given the property owner has proposed 1,900 units as part of a housing/ farming plan, there was a chasm going into this undertaking that looked mighty difficult to bridge. Even if Century Group president Sean Hodgins were willing to cut the number of housing units in half, which would be a significant compromise on his part, it would still be far too much for some people’s liking. That’s not to suggest those opposed to housing on the Southlands are wrong, or Hodgins is right, simply that these sides are kilometres apart. When Jackson abruptly halted the public hearing more than three weeks ago and unveiled the summit, she said it was her challenge to not allow the issue to continue to divide the community. To her credit, she brought people together to talk freely behind closed doors, but talking is a long way from agreeing. It seemed to me that as well intentioned as this summit was, it was unlikely to accomplish much more than providing a better understanding of where everyone stood. The sought after consensus among all participants wasn’t found, leaving civic politicians with the tough decision they’re not anxious to make.

Tsa. Area Plan process a waste of scarce resources DEBBIE McBRIDE

COMMUNITY COMMENT Here we go ‘round the Mulberry Bush, or so it seems to me as we hear the results of the Mayor’s Summit on the Southlands. For more than a year we were told by Delta staff, mayor and council that the long and drawn out Tsawwassen Area Planning exercise was not about development on the Southlands — period. The discussion taking place was simply about land use designation. Those who suspected the area plan process was really about development on the Southlands were very much mistaken, they said. Recent events don’t seem to bear those statements up. Let’s see what we’ve achieved over the last 12 months, besides a bill to the taxpayer that stands at over $100,000. Contentious meetings, an Ipsos

Reid survey that Delta has seemingly ignored, two bitter public hearings, both cancelled before all members of the public had the opportunity to be heard. Mayor Lois Jackson said she terminated both public hearings because there was a lack of consensus, but the Ipsos Reid survey clearly showed around 65 per cent in favour of keeping the Southlands in agriculture and little appetite for densification beyond the town center. At the time of the summit, a majority of letters received at the hall were in favour of the ALR designation. We’ve no idea the of the numbers speaking in favour of the designation since their right to be heard was once again squashed. The majority has consistently made clear their views, yet Delta seems intent on ignoring them. The Tsawwassen Area Plan is much the same as it was 20 years ago and we now see a development proposal by Century Holdings being presented in July. Gee, did I miss something here? Isn’t that the very outcome predicted by so many, yet denied by Delta, at the outset of the area planning process?

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No matter where you sit on this issue, the whole process has been bungled from the start and it’s not over yet. There are all kinds of theories as to what the true agenda behind the disaster called the Tsawwassen Area Plan was but the blame for the debacle rests squarely on the shoulders of mayor, council and senior staff. They are rudderless and unable or unwilling to reign in the planning department at the hall, a department that has consistently misread the wants and needs of Tsawwassenites. It should never have reached the point where residents were so completely outraged they had to pound the podium to get their points across. The whole process has been an insult to Delta residents, who are justifiably angry and frustrated at the time and money spent on what has been a useless waste of scarce resources. Yet here we are, facing yet another failed public hearing and about to start again the approval process for development on the Southlands. Get ready for another bumpy ride folks and, come November, let’s change the car and the drivers.

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Editor: If we don’t return the Southlands to the ALR our grandkids will starve! Irrigation and drainage of the Southlands will cost us millions! How dare he bully us with greenhouses! These are themes we would have our decision makers consider. If our priority is ample food production, then the B.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Association has the answer: “We can grow 10 to 20 times the amount of vegetables on the same field area...” If the cost of irrigation water is the issue, it may also have that answer: “We water and feed our plants through a computer-controlled drip irrigation system that feeds the water and nutrients directly to our plants’ roots. We recycle our water. Many of our growers collect rainwater and use it in their irrigation systems.” Greenhouses are expensive, thus we are assured he will not build them. But what if the alternative is a like amount invested in an irrigation system so one-tenth or less of greenhouse yield can be grown? If our priority is really food for our grandkids, not just a pleasing view of Mt. Baker, then our best tax dollar investment could be greenhouses. Tsawwassen taxpayers investing in Southlands greenhouses; wouldn’t that be a story to baffle the grandkids! Yet it makes far better sense than what so many now demand. Don’t worry, I suspect he is too considerate of us to build greenhouses, but this illustrates the logical consequence of superficial and uninformed argument. Let’s make sure we fully understand and weigh alternatives before a decision is made. Ed Ries

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Government”? What’s nextis Parliament Hill going to be renamed “Harper House”? I, for one, am glad that we can make a change on May 2. I can’t support the Conservative agenda. Stephen Harper wants to spend $10-$30 billion (nobody knows for certain) on jet fighters when hospitals are overflowing into doughnut shops. He wants Canadians to trust him to “stay the course” on the economy when the tax cuts he has delivered have ended 11 straight years of balanced Liberal budgets and, most recently, set a new record for budget deficits at $56 billion. Lower taxes, bigger deficits. Why would anyone want to continue down this path? Harper doesn’t just have contempt for parliament; he has contempt for anyone and everyone who doesn’t see the world exactly as he sees it. Dropping Dale Saip is only the latest example of his arrogance. Maybe he will find some humility as leader of the official opposition. Derek Cockram

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Editor: Given the Tories’ record, is anyone surprised by the Conservatives’ decision to drop Dale Saip as their candidate for Delta-Richmond East? Never mind that he was elected. For the Conservatives democracy only counts when it produces the results you want. What I can’t understand is why the Conservatives in this riding seem unprepared for the election. Was John Cummins’ retirement a shock? In Ottawa they have been campaigning for months now — skirting election spending laws by advertising before the writ was even dropped. When did it become acceptable for a sitting government to attack the leader of the official opposition outside of an election? Such a tactic is worthy of a third world dictator, not the Prime Minister of Canada. And on the topic of propaganda, what kind of arrogant megalomaniac changes the name of the “Government of Canada” to “the Harper

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Disgusted by Tory actions in nomination process Editor: Last Monday night the Conservative party of Delta-Richmond East elected Dale Saip to carry their banner into the upcoming federal election. On Thursday the banner was lowered with the candidacy being labeled a distraction. Here was someone who had put his financial problems behind him by honouring his due and carving out a new life with his young

Editor: I’ve known Dale Saip for close to 30 years. I am not a close friend of Dale’s, but I would say we have a good relationship. Those that know him have accepted his financial problems, and his efforts to overcome them. In spite of these personal issues, Dale has become a valued citizen and a worthy contributor to our education system and the community in general. It is a shame the press chooses to focus on past financial problems that have been fully resolved with Revenue Canada, rather than on Dale’s positive value and commit-

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The local Conservative party should have stood with their elected candidate, one of their own, a lad they all knew. Instead they mumbled their excuses and will no doubt wash their tarnished banner to try and hoist it again but it will lack vigour. All of us who know or worked with Dale Saip are saddened and shocked at his treatment, no longer distracted but disgusted. Janet Shauntz

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family in the community he loved. Mr. Saip had spent years in public service from local business associations to serving as chair of the Delta school board. A familiar figure to all, hardworking, dedicated but a very fair man who would have handled the job as MP with aplomb and grace. Now I’m distracted too, by the cruelty of the political process that can take a dream and then turn it into a nightmare.

ment to the riding. Dale has a proud record of working for one of the leading sports organizations in the country and has a public service record of some 18 years with Delta’s school board. Dale did not accept his financial setback and went about solving it in the proper manner. It is a shame there is little forgiveness for those seeking a higher public office. I am one of those who choose to thank Dale for him many contributions to Delta and I hope he will continue with his public service. Doug Husband

Traffic measures needed on 2nd Avenue

Editor: My husband and I live on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 51A Avenue in Tsawwassen. There are many children, pets and seniors in our lovely neighbourhood, who along with the rest of us, love to be out and about walking, biking, skate boarding, etc. I am truly frightened for the safety of everyone who travels down 2nd Avenue from English Bluff all the way down past Pebble Hill School — whichever direction they are heading. There is no stop sign whatsoever the entire length of this stretch and vehicles roar down the blocks, speeding the entire way. Many of these vehicles

are local residents. I don’t know how many times I have whipped my head around to see who is driving the vehicle flying down our street when I’ve been out gardening, walking my dog or playing with my grandchildren. The entire stretch of road is an accident waiting to happen. I am amazed no one has been seriously hurt yet. This stretch of road is far too long to not have a stop sign, speed bumps or some form of traffic device to slow vehicles down. I implore Delta to at least do a trial of implementing a speed deterrent device along this stretch before something tragic happens. Jo and Rob Bellefontaine

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Brown bags are calling

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LIVING MATTERS It’s spring. The ball fields are full. The playgrounds are packed. And the brown bags are calling my name. You know the ones. They’re big. They’re sturdy. And they speak to physical labour. They’re calling me — the stupid things — to remind me that spring cleaning is not something that ought be focused only on a home’s interior. Spring cleaning, they want me to know, should also extend to the exterior of a home, and specifically, to the winter junk that covers, well, pretty much the whole of the property. This year, I figure, the winter junk — pine needles, fir boughs, crunchy leaves and who knows what else — amounts to some 35 pounds, give or take a dozen. That, I am estimating, translates to about 20 of the blasted brown bags. And 20 of the blasted brown bags equates to some 47 hours of yard work.

They’re calling me — the stupid things — to remind me that spring cleaning is not something that ought be focused only on a home’s interior. “The brown bags,” I said. “They’re calling us.” My husband nodded. He had been at this juncture before. Last year at this time. And the year before at this time. And so on. “Oh,” he said. “That’s a drag. I hate that.” “Me too,” I said. “And this year, they’re being really, really nasty. They’ve even been calling me names.” “No,” said the husband.

“Like what?” “Oh, you know. Things like ‘loser’. And ‘lazy bones.’ And ‘couch potato.’” The husband shook his head in disgust. “That is just plain unacceptable,” he observed The brown bags, I suggested, were becoming rather testy because other neighbours on the block — like all of them — had already answered the call and dealt with their winter junk. The other neighbours have not only had the interior spring cleaning tackled; they have also opened their 20 brown bags, filled their 20 brown bags, and placed their 20 brown bags at the curb. While we’ve been ignoring the brown bags’ call, the neighbours have been doing other things. Like walking, say. “Well,” said the husband. “Should I get the rakes? And the gardening gloves? And the bags?” “I suppose,” I said. “They’re not going to shut up any time soon.” And with that, we did what we do at this time every year. We dealt with the refuse of winter. Then we marched straight ahead into spring.

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In the Community

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The Utility Maintenance Section has resumed its annual watermain ﬂushing program. The ﬂushing may result in your water supply showing sediment and discoloration. If you experience dirty water, please run the cold-water tap (at the highest point in your premises) for approximately 20 minutes or until it clears. Should the problem persist, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-946-3260 located at the Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C.

Tsawwassen author Marie Warder is translating one of her early books. She’s about halfway through translating April in Portugal, originally released in Afrikaans decades ago. Warder, a former reporter, is originally from South Africa. “I’ve always loved that book,” she said. Warder, with over 20 books to her credit, is using voice recognition software as she works on translating the novel. “I’m enjoying every minute of it.”

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86 Ave. to 96 Ave. between 116 St. and 120 St. 86 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. to 120 St. 96 Ave. to 84 Ave. and River Rd. to 116 St. 72 Ave. to Clark Dr. between 116 St. and 120 St. 84 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. and Nordel Way 72 Ave. to Kittson Parkway between 116 St. and Westview Dr.

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DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 6887 – (Planning File LU006086) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and ﬁnal adoption of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6887, which relates to the properties listed below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone. ADDRESS

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Jazzercise for hospice Exercise class on April 10 serving as fundraiser

You will benefit from the exercise and will be supporting the Delta Hospice Society at the same time.” Pam Stevenson

“Movement is life,” says Jazzercise instructor Pam Stevenson. “We invite you to come out and try this class. You will benefit from the exercise and will be supporting the Delta Hospice Society at the same time.” Jazzercise is a dancebased group fitness program that offers a fun and effective total body workout. Each class features a

fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set to popular music. “This fundraiser is a great idea,” says hospice society executive director Nancy Macey. “Jazzercise is growing in popularity; many people I know seem to be trying it out. It is wonderful that this thoughtful group of women are using a Jazzercise class to raise awareness and to fundraise for Delta Hospice.” “We want to keep people moving and have fun at the same time,” says Stevenson. “We are really trying to make this a ‘community’ event and encourage anyone to come and bring a friend as well.” To add to the fun, Stevenson has organized a burger and beverage fundraiser after the morning class at the Ladner Legion from 12:30 to 3 p.m. This event is for those wishing to participate further in the day’s events or just take part in the burger and beverage portion alone for a good

cause. Tickets are $15 and again all proceeds will be donated to the Delta Hospice Society. The community is encouraged to arrive early for this class on the morning of April 10 at 10 a.m. to participate. No advanced registration is required.

“It is wonderful that this thoughtful group of women are using a Jazzercise class to raise awareness and to fundraise for Delta Hospice.”

Nancy Macey

Anyone interested in collecting pledges in support of the Delta Hospice Society should contact Stevenson in advance to pick up a pledge sheet and/or to purchase tickets to the burger and beverage fundraiser. She can be reached at 778-888-7758 or by e-mail at pam272@shaw.ca.

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Aviation week attracts new female flyers

Over 700 girls and women were introduced to flying during the first annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week earlier this month. Held from March 7 to 13, the initiative, which was spearheaded by Tsawwassen pilot Mireille Goyer, saw events taking place on three continents. Those included speeches by prominent women of aviation, museum programs highlighting the contribution of women to aviation throughout history and invitations to visit local airports. Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week aims to raise awareness of opportunities available to women in the aviation industry. The 2012 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week will be held from March 5 to 11. Goyer organized an international event last year to commemorate the centennial of licensed female pilots. For more information visit www.womenofaviationweek.org or contact Goyer at mireilleg@womenofaviationweek.org.

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themselves. • Pay for their travel expenses and accommodation during the celebration. • Return formal wear for themselves and the groom. • Provide transportation for the couple to the airport or honeymoon destination if the best man is unavailable.

Before the Wedding • Help pick out the tuxedos and show up for fittings. • Help plan and share the cost of the bachelor party. • Attend rehearsals for the ceremony and appear at the rehearsal dinner. • Pay for their own wedding attire or formal wear rentals. • Help unload cars with supplies if the couple is doing the decorating the wedding

Party Time • Ensure that the groom does not get too intoxicated. • Sit at the table of honor beside the rest of the bridal party. • Mingle with the guests. • Participate in all photos if asked. • Dance with their bridesmaid counterpart. • Help load the wedding gifts into the car afterward.

During the Ceremony • Greet and seat guests at the ceremony in the appropriate rows or pews. • Stand near the groom during the ceremony. • Serve as escorts for the bridesmaids at the ceremony. • Cater to anyone’s needs and mingle with the guests afterward.

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Tuxedos come in an array of styles

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will be wearing. One way to do so is with a similarcoloured tie, vest or cummerbund. Take a colour swatch of one of the bridesmaids’ gowns with you to the tuxedo store for assistance with matching the look. Pick up the tuxedo a day or two before the wedding and try on every piece, including the shoes, to check for fit. This way you have time for an exchange if something is not right or to pick up a missing tie or cuff link, which is apt to happen. Rented tuxedoes usually need to be returned the day after the wedding or the next business day. Elect a member of the wedding party to handle tuxedo returns because you’re likely to be on your honeymoon at this point.

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the front. It is worn with a mandarin-style shirt without a tie. Long coat: The long coat is best worn by tall, broadshouldered men and is traditional in colder weather. The coat extends beyond the fingertips of the wearer. Dinner jacket: This is a variation on the regular tuxedo jacket, but it is usually ivory or white in color. This can set the groom apart from other members of the wedding party. Many grooms-to-be opt to rent their tuxedo instead of purchasing one. Wedding experts recommend renting the attire three months before the wedding. All groomsmen should rent their tuxedos from the same shop for a uniform look. It is also customary to co-ordinate the tuxedos with the gowns bridesmaids

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look sophisticated. A tuxedo shop representative can help you to find a tuxedo that fits well. These garments are available in a number of sizes, but a reputable shop will make minor alterations to ensure a perfect fit. You want to be sure there is no pulling in the jacket and that the pants are a good length. As well, shirt sleeve length is important (the cuffs should extend past the jacket a little bit). The fit of the shirt collar is also important. You want to be comfortable the entire duration of your wedding. Tuxedo jackets come in many styles, with the basics being single- or double-breasted. Doublebreasted jackets may add a little bulk, which should be avoided by heavy men or those who are very slim. Jackets also come in different lengths. Choose one that is proportionate to your height so your body does not look overwhelmed by the jacket. Here are a few of the styles: Cutaway jacket: This jacket is shorter in the front and tapers to one longer tail in the back. It is traditionally a formal daytime jacket. Traditional tuxedo jacket: As mentioned, this can be single- or doublebreasted and feature varied numbers of button closures. The lapels may also be varied. A peaked lapel forms a “V” at the collar and points upward. A notched lapel has an indentation at the collar in the shape of a triangle. A shawl lapel has no indentation and smoothly curves around the neck. Mandarin jacket: Mandarin-style jackets do not have a lapel but a collar that stands straight up. There are six buttons along

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There are many groomsto-be who leave choosing their wedding day attire to the last minute. After all, it’s something that doesn’t require much thought at all, right? Actually, choosing your attire requires careful consideration of several variables. As such, many men are intimidated by the process, another reason for procrastination. However, acquiring a few pointers will help make the process easier if you have limited experience with wedding-day attire. It’s first important to consider the style of your wedding. What time is it being held? What is the size of the wedding party and the number of attendants? Will it be held in a church with a reception at a fancy catering hall, or is it a more laid-back affair at a park or on the beach? All these questions will help determine the formality of the event. Your wardrobe choices should coincide with this level of formality. Tuxedos are often the attire of choice for weddings that are moderately or ultra formal. A tuxedo with a bow tie and tails is a very formal look. For the majority of weddings a tuxedo without tails, with a matching vest and regular tie, will be adequate for the groom and groomsmen. On some occasions, especially casual weddings, grooms choose to wear a sports jacket and slacks rather than a tuxedo. Tuxedoes are flattering for most men, especially when a black tuxedo is chosen. Black is slimming, and simply slipping into a tuxedo can enable anyone to

A18 The Delta Optimist March 30, 2011

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Wines are a fixture at nearly all weddings. They are used to toast the marriage of the new husband and wife. Some caterers let you bring your own wines, while others serve a house wine or provide the wine as part of your package. Your wine selection should depend on various factors, such as the number of guests, the menu and service style, the time and length of the reception, and your budget. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on wine. For whites, Chardonnay is a drinkable wine that agrees with most palettes. For reds, a basic Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon will fit the bill. That $15 bottle of wine is likely just as good as the $100 bottle. The purpose of the event is to celebrate your marriage. Guests are usually happy to toast with any wine. When deciding how much to purchase, remember that it’s better to have too much than not enough. The average wine bottle

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drinkers. It isn’t a good idea if you expect your guests to have a few glasses each. Limited Bar: You offer a selection of drinks, like beer, wine or mixed drinks which are served at a set time, such as the cocktail hour. Wine and Champagne Bar: Guests can drink a range of reds, whites and champagnes. Cash Bar: Guests pay for what they drink. Dry: You don’t serve any alcohol at all. The bar can serve sparkling water, soda and non-alcoholic mixed drinks.

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fills four to six glasses. To avoid wasting wine, ask waiters to refill glasses only if guests request more. If you do have full bottles after the party is over, find out if your liquor merchant will let you return them. Reception Liquor Lingo Open Bar: Guests can order whatever they want and drink as much as they want. You pay a flat rate per person for a certain period of time. Consumption Bar: Bartenders keep a running tab and add it up at the end. This works well if you have many guests who are non-

March 30, 2011 The Delta Optimist A19 Business

Years of experience behind Delta’s Acorn Wood Floors

The small store is belies an extensive product line — there are more than 500 samples in the shop. And, while Teljeur carries products that fit many budgets, he is careful to ensure that the products are all first line, fully warrantied and dependable. He strongly believes that quality and durability

Ron Teljeur in the showroom at Acorn Wood Floors. should not be sacrificed for short-term savings. The small yet dedicated team behind Acorn Wood Floors offers an extensive array of services and products, including: doit-yourself materials and equipment rentals, installations and repairs, dustless sanding and finishing, free in-home estimates, maintenance products and accessories, and both commercial and residential maintenance. In addition to the more than full time job of running his business, Teljeur has taken on a new challenge. He is participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer — a two-day fundraising

bike ride. In June, he will ride from Surrey to Seattle and back. Teljeur made a last minute decision to take on the challenge in memory of his brother Mark, who succumbed to the disease in 2000. As part of his fundraising effort, Acorn Wood Floors is donating 10 cents per square foot from every sand and finish job, 15 cents per square foot from every prefinished installation and 20 cents per square foot from every site finished installation the company does up until June 15. For more information visit acornwoodfloors.ca, or conquercancer.ca.

Volunteers needed in Ladner/Tsawwassen and surrounding area to co-lead Diabetes Self Management Programs.

Share information and strategies that research has proven eﬀective to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. A highly rewarding opportunity to develop group facilitation skills and contribute to your community. A professional background is not required. The FREE Leader Training will be held at Delta View, Life Enrichment Centre in Delta April 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Please register by March 31st. Contact: Robert Toews • phone 604-940-1273 rtoews@eastlink.ca

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*** Delta and Richmond area employers are expecting a steady hiring climate for the second quarter of 2011, says Manpower Canada. A survey of local employers reveals that 23 per cent plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (April to June), while 10 per cent anticipate cutbacks, said Susan Wright-Boucher, regional director of Manpower’s pacific region. “Richmond-Delta’s second quarter net employment outlook of 13 per cent is the same as the outlook reported for the previous quarter,” she said. “However it is a three percentage point increase from the outlook reported during the same time last year, indicating a positive hiring climate.”

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With spring officially kicking in, employees at one local company are going to be able to spend a little more time outside on the job than most. Recently, Organic Gardening magazine featured an article written by the CEO and co-founder of Nature’s Path, Arran Stephens, about the importance of combining work with one of the “healthiest exercises known,” according to him: gardening. Nature’s Path, whose headquarters are located in Richmond, built a garden on company property six years ago so that all of its staff could really understand the relationship between good food and healthy soil by getting the chance to play in the dirt. Once the 2,400 square foot garden including a specially built three-compartment compost bin was completely set up, it was

all put in the hands of the approximate hundred employees working at the office. Every department, from sales and marketing to technical services, was given the responsibility for its own gardening bed. But not only is the garden a benefit for staff in the sense that it allows them to “breathe fresh air and move to the rhythms of gardening,” Stephens said, all employees are also given the chance to take any fresh produce home with them. Nature’s Path also has two other plants in the US, which are following in the footsteps of what has been done in Richmond. Tips on starting a community garden in your own workplace include: begin small and establish a convenient garden site, have an experience gardener spearhead the program, get organized (and determine your resources), and make it fun. For more information visit www.organicgardening.com.

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March 30, 2011 The Delta Optimist A21 In the Community

Thomas family donates to sports centre campaign

Water Service Connection to Tsawwassen First Nation

April 4 to April 12, 2011

From April 4 to April 12, 2011, Metro Vancouver crews will be working on connecting an existing water main on 52nd Street at 28th Avenue to the Tsawwassen First Nation Lands.

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John Thomas (middle), along with Mark Friesen and Rick Lewall, recently toured the new Delta Sports Development Centre. within the complex. “It’s apparent that a lot of thought and careful planning has been given to the many activities this project is designed to facilitate,” said Thomas. “I expect that this centre for athletic development will serve the recreational pursuits of many thousands of people, young and old, for decades to come. My family is pleased to assist in, at least a small way, with the cost of creating this beautiful complex for the benefit of people in the South Fraser region.” The Delta Gymnastics

Society, with its “Where Kids Are First” motto, has a 35-year history in the community. Programs are offered to all ages, from pre-school tumbling to competitive gymnastics to sport development training for local athletic teams. As the new facility is double in size from the one in Tsawwassen, there is an immediate need to purchase new equipment. For information on how to donate call 604-9430460, e-mail info@deltagymnastics.com or check out a video at http://kids1stcampaign.blogspot.com.

To accommodate this work, Metro Vancouver and the Corporation of Delta will be reconfiguring the flow of water in existing mains. These changes may result in flow and pressure fluctuations within Delta’s distribution system and may cause temporary discolouration and/or cloudiness in the water. Residents may experience temporary episodes of turbidity (cloudiness) of water during this time. These changes may be noticeable near the B.C. Ferries, Tsawwassen First Nation Lands, Imperial Village and areas along 52nd Street between Highway 17 and 12th Avenue. Cloudy water episodes of this type usually occur for a short period of time and the clarity of the water should return to normal within a short period of normal household water use. Monitoring of water quality will continue and the water remains safe to drink. Further notification will be provided should the situation change. In order to avoid potentially cloudy water for drinking, you may wish to refrigerate drinking water ahead of time. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this project. For more information on water supply or water quality, please contact: Metro Vancouver Information Centre at 604-432-6200 Metro Vancouver Water Quality Information Line at 604-451-6010

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The Thomas family has brought the Delta Gymnastics Society’s fundraising campaign for its new home at the Delta Sports Development Centre in Ladner closer to its goal of $850,000. The $50,000 gift brings the campaign total to $560,000. The office in the new facility, which is scheduled to open next month, will be named for the family’s patriarch, W. Stan Thomas. As founder of Delta Cable Communications, Stan Thomas was an active supporter of Delta Gymnastics and, through the family-owned company, made significant contributions to the fundraising campaign for the present gym at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Stan’s son, John, recently toured the building adjacent to the Ladner Leisure Centre and was impressed with the flexibility to accommodate multiple disciplines simultaneously

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A22 The Delta Optimist March 30, 2011 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !The Canadian Cancer Society is preparing for its Spring Daffodil Campaign. To ensure the success of this campaign we have an urgent need for volunteers to assist us with our traditional mall event. The location is at the SaveOn-Foods in Ladner and volunteers would need to commit to one four-hour shift on April 1, 2 or 3. Call Inge Smith at 604-533-1668 Ext. 326 or e-mail ismith@ bc.cancer.ca. !There will be 50 per cent off all Collectible Sale Items at the Hospice Cottage Thrift Store on Saturday, April 2. Don’t miss out — come visit the store at 1521 56th St., Tsawwassen. Opens at 9:30 a.m.

!There’s an orientation meeting set for April 2 at 1 p.m. for the Japan Relief Music Fest South Delta (May 7 at 2 p.m. to midnight). All those wishing to help the silent auction and fund raising for this event please attend the meeting. Selection of crew for event night. Everyone welcome. Contact Natascha Trautmann 778-434-2472 or eaglemanna@eastlink.ca for more information. !Special Olympics B.C. Delta is looking for enthusiastic volunteer assistant coaches for our track and field, soccer and softball programs that begin in early April. We also invite athletes interested in any of these programs to contact us and register as soon as possible. Information on can be found at www. sobcdelta.blogspot.com or

e-mail us at sobcdelta@ yahoo.com. !A Season Opening Day for Sunshine Hills Tennis Club, 6748 Carncross Cr., in Sunshine Hills, North Delta, will be held Sunday, April 3, rain or shine. There will be a free pancake breakfast, sign-up and play. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. All levels of play; Social and league play for adults and children; Juniors summer program; club pro. For information, call 604590-1431 ext 1. !Deltassist Family and Community Services presents: Alcohol and Drug Education Group (Preregistration is required). Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m., beginning April 4, until June 6 at 9097-120th St. North Delta. To register,

contact Alcohol and Drug Intake at 604-594-3455 Ext. 108, leave your name and contact number, and indicate your interest in the Alcohol and Drug Education Group. !Parent workshop: Positive Parenting: The Basics and Beyond is a two-day interactive approach to creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for your family interactions. Presented by Reach Child and Youth Development Society on Wednesday, April 6 and 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. Cost is $20. Please bring your own nut-free lunch. To register call 604-946-6622 Ext. 343 or e-mail caroly@ reachdevelopment.org. !Wear your pajamas to the library! Come dressed for bed for a half-hour drop-in

program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2- to 5-years-old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. On Wednesdays, April 6 and May 4 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. For more information, please visit or call 604-946-6215. !Starting April 7 the Delta Amateur Radio Society will be holding their basic amateur radio course. The fee is $50 and full details of the course can be found at www.deltaamateurradio. com. !The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave., will host an open house on April 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. The club will have a garage/plant/bake sale on April 30 at 8 a.m. Call 604946-6722 or 604-940-8243

for more information. !The Parent-Child Mother Goose program begins again at your local library. Fridays, April 8 to June 17. 10 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., and 12:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Call to register at 604943-2271 (Tsawwassen) or 604-946-6215 (Ladner). !The Ladner Woodworkers Club is holding an annual open house on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are located behind the Christian Reformed Church at 4594-54A Street in Ladner. The club is accepting new members at this time. Come by and see what we have to offer. Visit ladnerwoodworkers.com or contact Monica at 604-9460606 for more information.

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!Delta-based Scleroderma Association of B.C. hosts Spencer Skate for Scleroderma on Sunday, April 3 from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. at the Forum at Richmond Rinks, 14140 Triangle Rd. Raise money by pledge form or donation at the door. Contact Joan at 604-940-9343 for more information. !The Boundary Bay Montessori House will be holding a family portrait fundraiser at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner, on April 9 and 10. It costs $40 per session. To book a session contact Rauni Malhi at 604-7634902 or rmalhi@dccnet. com. !A Jazzercise fundraiser for Delta Hospice will be held on Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at Kinsmen Recreation Centre. Anyone welcome to drop-in. For more information call Pam at 778-888-7758 or e-mail pam272@shaw.ca. !A Burger & Beverage fundraiser for Delta Hospice will be held on Sunday, April 10 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ladner Legion. Tickets are $15. For more information call Pam at 778-888-7758 or e-mail pam272@shaw.ca.

!Ovation Performance Series proudly presents singers Christine Magee & Kristin Fung in concert on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church (5300-44th Ave., Ladner). Tickets $15 (proceeds donated to “Imagine That” Summer Camp at Cedar Park Church). Tickets can be purchased at Cedar Park Church Tues-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info or to reserve tickets, call 604720-3392. !The South Delta Artists’ Guild hosts April Wine, an art show that celebrates spring with all things food and wine. You may enjoy this new show now until April 24 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery. Join us for the opening on Friday April 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. where you will sample food and wine from local vendors such as Westham Island Winery and Joe’s Farm Markets. Location: SE

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!Dance to the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s at Groovin for Guide Dogs on Saturday, April 16, at KinVillage, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available in advance only by calling 604-940-4504. Enjoy a pasta buffet, silent auction, door prizes and costume prizes for only $45/person. Call BC Guide Dog Services at 604-9404504 for more info.

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!Knitting Sisters Group If you would you like to use your knitting or crocheting skills to make items for worthy causes please contact Alice Gisborne at 604946-3060 or agisborne@ dccnet.com. Drop in sessions at McKee Centre in Ladner twice a month. Donated yarn also appreciated.

!A Be True to Your School Dance is set for April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. There will be a professional bar, DJ, 50/50, snacks, a silent auction and prizes. Tickets, $35 each, available at 604946-7805 or e-mail dssalumni@gmail.com.

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!On Sunday, April 10 and 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Robbin Whitbread will be volunteering as a CRA, CVITP tax preparation volunteer at the Ladner Pioneer Library doing basic tax returns for low-income households. Contact Robin at 604940-1186 between 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays to make an appointment as there is limited space available.

!The IODE Boundary Bay Chapter is hosting an Afternoon Tea and Bridge Party to raise funds for local charities. It will be held on Thursday, April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling either 604-943-4188 or 604-943-1119.

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Royals poised to earn promotion to 1st Div

Tsawwassen Royals are wellpositioned to earn promotion to the Vancouver Metro Soccer League’s First Division for the 2011-12 season. The Royals captured the VMSL Division 2C title thanks to a dramatic 4-3 overtime win against the Green Devils in a first place tiebreaker game. The result put Tsawwassen in a three-team playoff — with Sarajevo and UBC Metropolitan — to determine which two sides would earn promotion. Coming off a 5-0 loss to Sarajevo one week earlier in cup play, the Royals bounced back with a huge effort last Wednesday, earning a 1-1 draw. The Vancouver side, which did manage to win a penalty kick tiebreaker, needed a goal in the 82nd minute to equalize. The locals continued their First Division quest on Sunday, under the lights at the Winskill turf, against UBC. The teams battled to a 1-1 draw and this time Tsawwassen won the penalty kick tiebreaker. The Division 2 playoffs conclude Friday at Thunderbird Stadium with Sarajevo meeting UBC Metropolitan. The only way Tsawwassen doesn’t advance is if the teams play to a high-scoring draw.

“An outright win for either team or a scoreless game would do it for us,” said Royals coach Jim Norris. “The boys came up with a big effort against Sarajevo and were full value for the result.” The earlier win over the Green Devils saw Tsawwassen twice squander a two-goal lead and need extra time to clinch the division title. Fielding their strong starting 11 of the season, the Royals were full value for a 2-0 lead at the interval. Mike Easingwood and Mitch Norris combined to convert a blistering corner kick from Zac Dabrowski to open the scoring. Poul Dempster then deposited a Skafti Sinclair cross. The locals missed a number of chances to pad their lead and that opened the door for the Devils to get on the scoreboard. Sinclair then made it 3-1 when the momentum of his cross carried the Devils’ goalkeeper across the line. The Vancouver squad turned up the heat late in regulation, scoring twice in the final five minutes to send the game to extra time. The Royals regrouped at the break and produced the game winner in the second 15-minute session when substitute Dan Gurniak broke down the right wing and sent a low ball into penalty area. An oncoming Manu smashed it home.

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The mixed junior pair of Jake Elward and Meaghan Startford raced to a second place finish as the Delta Deas Rowing Club opened the competitive season with impressive showings at regattas in Langley and Vancouver.

South Delta prominent in midget scholarship tourney

South Delta Minor Hockey had a leading role on the Fraser Valley West team were among the 40 to attend tryouts with six being selected, along with coach Jeff Enns. Local players Mitchell Marentette and Adam Enns were named captain and assistant cap-

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an easy 10-4 victory over Fraser Valley East in Aldergrove. All South Delta players factored in the scoring, while Adam Enns earned game MVP honours. It was a much sterner test the next evening in Maple Ridge as the West squad faced Fraser Valley North. The game was tied at 3-3 after two periods and the West finally took control with five unanswered goals in the third in a 8-3 win. This time, Marentette earned game MVP honours. The West team advanced to the championship game at the North Delta recreation centre where a rematch with Fraser Valley East awaited. The East came to play this time

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and the game was tied at 4-4 heading into the third period. The West took the lead with eight minutes remaining and needed a breakaway stop from Aldergrove goaltender Gerad Maxwell to seal a 5-4 win. An excited group of players had concluded their season by winning their final tournament of the season — a fitting way to cap their minor hockey careers. Adam Enns was awarded the Fraser Valley West scholarship. Coach Enns congratulated his players for a remarkable tournament and display of fair play and sportsmanship. No penalties were accessed to a South Delta player in any of the three tournament games.

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South Delta Minor Hockey made quite an impression at the inaugural Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Fraser Valley Midget “C” Scholarship Tournament. The tournament was introduced to showcase midget “C’ hockey and offer one $500 scholarship per team at the event’s conclusion. Coaches of each association were asked to submit names of graduating players to attend tryouts. In order to be eligible, players had to demonstrate sportsmanship throughout the season, including limited penalty minutes with no match penalties or game misconducts. Nineteen South Delta players

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South Delta Shock celebrate their PCAHA Fraser Valley West Pee Wee C regular season and playoff championships. The local squad defeated Langley earlier this month to win the tier one title.

Pee Wee Shock cap impressive season by capturing FV West playoff banner The South Delta Peewee Shock capped a successful season by winning the Fraser Valley Tier 1 playoff championship with a 6-1 victory over the Langley Thunderhawks. The Shock entered the game needing two points in the round-robin format playoff series to secure the title, having gone 3-1 in their first four playoff games. The two teams played earlier in the year, with the Shock prevailing 4-3 en route to winning the Aldergrove Winter Peewee Tournament. Midway through the first period, the Shocked opened the scoring when Spencer Richardson swatted home a rebound after a shot from Marc Ashford. The Shock almost made it 2-0 seconds later when defenseman Brayden Kirk rushed up ice and, with only the goalie to beat, rang a low shot off the right post. Kirk had scored the game winner in the Shock’s last playoff game. South Delta successfully killed two penalties near the end of the first period, relying on solid defensive zone play from a strong defensive corps including Kyle Saunders, Nicholas Scott and Seth Ogilvie. The Shock were stingy all year, giving up an average of just 2.68 goals per game and killing 89 percent of the penalties they incurred. The Shock sandwiched a second goal between the two penalty kills and Richardson netted a third tally just five minutes into the second period. With regular goalie, Kris Hothi, unavailable for action, the team relied on Atom call-up Connor Sillett to be the last line of defense. He had earned his first Pee Wee division win a week earlier against

Cloverdale. Sillett found himself alone with one of the Thunderhawk’s strongest skaters coming in on a clear breakaway. He read the deke and thrust out his right pad to stop the puck, which he smothered for a face-off. While there were only three goals in the first 27 minutes of the game, the next three came in under 90 seconds. Defenseman Logan Newman notched his 31st of the season on a picture-perfect passing play with left winger Kyle Ainge. The home team made it 5-0 on a nice setup by Ashford. With the puck behind the net, he found Adam Chan in the low slot. Chan buried a hard shot to the glove side. Just when it seemed that the rout was on, the Thunderhawks got on the scoreboard when they banged in a loose puck. While that play may have temporarily given the visitors some life, the Shock’s smothering defensive play prevented any further damage. Wingers Jared Garcha, Liam Peake, and Brad Gretsinger helped kill the Langley. Centre Aiden Lauinger further limited any threats by winning faceoffs and controlling the puck at key moments. With less than two minutes remaining, Richardson capped the scoring with his fourth goal of the game on a fine individual rush. Sillett earned an assist on the power play tally. The Shock, who are led by head coach Andrew Richardson and assistants Brian Newman and Paul Kirk, finished the season with a 24-6-1 overall record, including an 8-1-1 record for the regular season championship in their tier.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

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General greenhouse work involved in propagating, tending and harvesting vegetables. Hourly wage: $9.28 Hours per week: 50 Days per week: Mon to Sat Employment starts: May or June 2011. Houweling Nurseries Ltd. 2776 64th Street, Delta Fax resume to 604-946-9158 Experience is an asset

Drivers

DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rate.

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377

Farm Workers

Farm Labourer 4485 48B St. Delta No experience necessary. 50hrs/ week. $9.28/hr. From June 5 to Oct 31. Includes harvesting, lifting, weeding, grading. Able to lift 25kg. Kin Ye Farm Ltd. KinYeFarm@gmail.com

Customer Service/Warehouse Pt Roberts Package Receiving/ Shipping Co seeks part time help, Mon to Fri, approx 30 hrs/wk. Must be able to work in U.S. Submit resume to Nancy at

tlc@dccnet.com

FARM WORKERS 5501 Grove Avenue, Delta Farm Labourer for Wun Hing Farm Ltd. 50 hours weekly, $9.28/hr. Job includes: hand harvesting and cultivating from June 8 to November 15, 2011. Contact Chun 604-946-6579

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4552 - 46A St. Delta No experience necessary. 50-60hrs/wk. $9.28/hr. From June 1 to Oct 31. Includes: Harvesting, lifting, weeding, grading. Able to lift 25kg. Chong Yip Farm Ltd. gjiang@telus.net

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Career Services/ Job Search

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ CATERPILLAR Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Education

LABORATORY ASSISTANT Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. LABOURER REQ’D for Sawmill. Feed logs into conveyor, remove scrap lumber and wood chips, Clean processing machines. $17.50/hr, Mon-Fri, 40hrs/wk. Call Canadian Western Forest Products Ltd. 778-996-0150 LOCAL LANDSCAPING CO. looking for reliable Full Time Helper. Must enjoy working outside and be willing to learn. Call 604-836-0187

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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Home Support

LIVE IN caregiver needed for senior lady, Full time, $8/hr, 40hr/ wk, room & board, must speak & write english. 1 year exp. Please contact Nell Basford, 604-805-2200

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Education

APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 $100 New Balance Shoes Voucher to our May class

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• Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

Delta Employment Skills Program FREE Employment workshops including: • Résumés, calling cards, cover letters • Interview and communication skills DESP “Networking and Closing House” Event: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 from 10am – 4pm Join us for this event to honour the end of our program. All present and past participants are invited to drop in! After 18 years, the DESP will be closing its doors on May 31, 2011. Thereafter, for a referral to an employment skills and job search program nearest you, contact your local Employment Resource Centre. FOR MORE INFORMATION about Workshops, and to RSVP for “The EVENT”, CALL:

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Fun By The Numbers

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LIVE IN caregiver REQ’D, Full time, $8/hr, 40hr/wk, room & board, must speak & write english. 1 year exp. Please contact Melinda, 604-946-1946.

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General Employment

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Farm Workers

SEASONAL GREENHOUSE WORKERS

TSAW HAIR SALON requires local experienced Hair Stylist to work part time. Preferably with clientele. Please call Xinia 604-943-9177

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TOUR COORDINATOR Delta based progressive Tour Operator is seeking a well organized motivated individual. The ideal candidate must possess MS Office experience and be able to perform a variety of administrative duties. Bookkeeping knowledge is an asset. Qualified candidates are invited to email/fax their detailed resume with a hand written letter of interest and salary expectation to: info@pacificgoldtours.com or fax 604-943-5559 (No phone calls please)

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ATTN: Local people to work from home on-line. $1500 - $4500 p/t or f/t. Training. Call 604-576-2485

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Trades/Technical

EDMONTON STEEL fab shop requires STRUCTURAL STEEL FITTERS, up to $32.80; WELDERS, up to $29.70, PRODUCTION MANAGER, QC MANAGER, SAFETY OFFICER. Day/night shifts, overtime available, full benefits, relocation/ accommodation assistance. Fax resume 780-939-2181. Email: careers@garweld.com SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Ladner

BOUNDARY BAY Multi Family Sale Sat, April 2nd 9-12 noon. 174 - 67th St. No early birds. Too much to mention

LADNER

★Part Three★ GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Sat 9 am rain or shine! 'The upper floor', 1/18 scale diecast cars, outdoor household, books, furniture, misc etc, 5464 Maple Crescent

Retirement Sale LADNER LADYBUGS Jewellery, Clothing & Accessories Store

LADNER GARAGE SALE Sat Apri 2nd, 9 -1pm 5582 Frigate Road Furniture, household reno items.Lots of good stuff! Rain or Shine!

5046 - 48 Ave. ♥ Sale Daily ♥ 10am to 5pm EVERYTHING MUST GO! 50% Off Entire Store! TSAW

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Ladner

Tsawwasen

Garage Sale! Sat. April 2nd & Sun. April 3rd, 8am - 1pm 4931 5th Ave. Furn, sporting goods, stained glass, etc. etc.

GARAGE SALE Sat, April 2nd 8am - 12noon 4440 50A St

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Saturday, April 2nd, 9am - noon 4904 11A Ave

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MULTI-FAMILY MOVING / GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 2 9 am to 2 pm 3A Avenue, Tsawwassen (off 4th and 53rd)

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DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL Buildings Priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about Free Delivery to most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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GARAGE DOOR REVOLUTION. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet. Safe. Attractive. Space Saving. And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-765-2367. Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off.

Tsawwassen DOWNSIZING SALE Sat 8am-2pm & Sun 9am-12noon April 2 & 3 1342 - 52nd Street Treasures galore, collectibles, books, housewares, etc.

SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

Tsawwassen

Moving Sale! Sat. Apr 2nd - 9am - 1pm 4931 Stevens Dr. Kitchenware, smaller furn. crafts supplies, bookcases, luggage, carpet and lots more

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LIKE NEW beautiful loveseat by La-Z-Boy, both sides recline individually, green & sand, $375. Thick wool area rug, 4x7, cream & rose $75. 604-948-1555 SMALL LAZYBOY Burgundy re-

cliner $425, small white ext table $40, Bernina 1000 sew machine w/cab exc cond $550 604-946-0798

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Business Opps/ Franchises

FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 weekly Mailing Brochures from home. 100% Legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enroll Today! www.national-workers.com

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6008 SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195

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Mortgages

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

Programs for ages 0 - 12

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

www.brighteyesacademy.ca Register Now for our Extended Preschool Programs for 2011-2012

FULLY QUALIFIED MOM Of 3yr old, central Ladner, near 2 schls. Before/after schl & full day avail in my happy home, good rates, 1st Aid Certified, must be ok with friendly pets I have a van for drop off & p/up, ref’s avail. Call Niki @ 604-306-3554

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Daycare Centres

Creation Station Daycare Reasonably Priced, Quality, Licensed Group Care. Daily structured programs includes preschool & school-age program. Large fenced playground & indoor gym.

604-940-8077

creationstationdaycare.com

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Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

STANDARD POODLE Black Male 8 weeks old from Champion, fully health tested parents. Raised in home with children, dogs & cats. Crate trained, leash trained, knows all basic commands. 604-986-6193

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Pets - Other

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. GPRC Fairview Campus. Accredited program well known to veterinarians. Oncampus farm and residences. Work with large and small animals. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Cares! The Delta Optimist has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

604-724-7652

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SUN, APRIL 3, 2-4pm. Unit66 15155-62A Ave, SRY. 3 yrs, 3 lev, 3 BR, f/yrd + balcony. $323,000. MALA, SUTTON 778-859-4458

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DINING ROOM suite, table, 6 chairs, credenza, Italian made $500 obo call 604-250-5390

GARAGE SALE Sat, April 2nd, 10 - 2pm 4937 2nd Avenue Furniture, books & educational, tools (teacher retiring), bikes, sporting goods & much much more. EVERYTHING MUST GO

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BEAGLE PUPS, family raised. Vet checked, shots incl. Ready March 30. $650.00 604-944-7799

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Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

CarmanFox.com GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, 3 Fem, 2 males. CKC Reg. Ready to go Apr 1. $1000. 604-512-3310 www.veinottehorsefarm.ca

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New Westminster

BY OWNER Queensboro 7 BR hse, low bsmt, lrg lot 66 x 120, all renos, nr schools. $499,000. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

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Lots & Acreage

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Mobile Homes

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SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, m/f, sable, fam raised. $700. 604-526-9943

604-630-3300

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SRY, #1-7850 King George Blvd. Great double wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! 55+ year old seniors’ park. $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Recreation Property

TIMESHARE CANCEL. CANCEL Your Timeshare Contract NOW!! 100% Money Back Guarantee. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 1-888-816-7128, X-6868 or 702-527-6868.

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail Apr. 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, $950. 778-316-3401 CENTRAL LADNER 2 BR. 2 bath condo, balcony, mountain view, 1st floor, in quiet well-run bldg, on transit, gas fp, hw incld, 6 appls. no parties, ns. avail now, Pet neg. $1400/mo. 604-946-1727.

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Houses - Rent

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*

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!

TSAWWASSEN Tsawwassen Terrace

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

Kelly Court

1 bedroom suite available in small bldg located near shops, school, bus stop and rec centre. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view please call 604-782-4326

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. Mortgage helper. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

Shawnigan

1 bedroom suites available in a clean and quiet building. Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. 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 Evergreen Lane 1 bedroom suites 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 suite 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

Peninsula Property Management LADNER River House Residence Sunset over Marina & Deas Island with River and Mountain views. Beautiful executive 2 bedroom, s/s appliances, extra large sundeck, maple kitchen, granite bar, large separate liv rm & dinrm. Mst/bdrm offers f/p, 5 pc ensuite, soaker tub and dbl shower. N/S, N/P Available Now $1,850

Call Doug (604) 536-0220

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Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BR $775, Avail Apr.15 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

Suites/Partial Houses

BEACH GROVE 1 br ground level suite, with private entry, patio, yard, lots of prkg, suit 1 person $750 ns, ref req’d, avail Apr 15 or May 1st., short walk to shops & dyke, 604-943-3234 or 604-626-6177 LADNER 3BR upper, large deck 2 baths, 4 appls. pets neg. Apr 1, $1300+utils, San 604-765-3642

Office/Retail Rent

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

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square Three Commercial/Office Spaces available 291 sq ft, 640 sq ft and 1658 sq ft. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, large, Tsaw. Avail April 15, inste w/d, 5 appl, ns np, $850 incl utils & cable. 604-943-3567 1 BDRM main flr, May 1, $845/m, private, all util/cable incl, alarm, deck, own w/d, n/s, 604-940-8670 1 BR ste 1250 sf Ladner, priv entr, wd, fp, patio, suit 1 ns, np, incl util/ cbl, $850 Apr or May 604-940-9961 2 BR + stor, 1400 sq ft grnd lev ent, lrg yard, gas f/p, hi ceiling, w/d, cable/net, np ns, $1180+ut, av May 1, Tsaw 604-782-0598 3 BBRM, 1 Full Bath Townhouse.. Close to Oak/Knight St. Bridges, walk to Sky Train. Very clean, laminate balcony, wood f/p, all appliance. 1100sf second story townhouse, Parking included in carport. 1100+ shr w/d & utils. Pets Neg. N/S $1320, April 1st. 604-836-0027 for more info. 3 BDRM, 2 bath Tsaw upper level of beautifully renovated house, hardwood, granite. Nice sunny deck off kitchen, nr school & bus, (Pebble Hill), enclosed yard. w/d, d/w, April 1 $1450+ utils, Rick 604-788-3991 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, main flr, Central Ladner, close to bus, quiet St. share w/d, ns, np, avail now, $1300 + 60% utils. 604-943-1974 3 BR central Tsaw, upper level, large yard & deck, new kitchen, shared w/d & util, Apr 1. $1450. 778-882-1832 3 BR upper floor. 1.5 baths, 80th & 112th Ave. & schools, North Delta, large back yard, $1250. Avail immed. Refs. Randy 604-760-8005

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0 Auto, Black on white, 139km. Perf. cond. $6,188. Tel: 778-322-3598

9145

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9522

RV’s/Trailers

Find your car at

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

2008 27FT Salem fully equipped, selling due to health, $17,500. White Rock 604-725-2549

Scrap Car Removal

604 628 9044

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#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $160 Min. FOR COMPLETE FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

To place your ad call

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9145

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

Mobiles/Pads

SOUTH DELTA. 2 BR RV at farm. Priv W/D, fenced yard. Smoking ok. Pets ok. Immed. Storage shed for rent as well. 778-233-8702

Luxury Cars

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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9129

PEBBLE HILL, Tsaw upper 3 BR fenced yard, deck, new w/d, high end fridge, stove & d/w. Pet neg, N/S, May 1 or 15. $1500 + 50% utils. Refs req’d 778-434-2274

SRY/NORTH-DELTA, APR. 1 3BR, 1.5 bath, fam. rm, deck, covered prkg. shared w/d. Near schools, bus. $1500.00 incl util. 604-589-7842 or 604-580-8280

Kerry Court

1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg, Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487

6602

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HOME SERVICES 8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8055

Cleaning

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

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

Dave: 604-940-1125

We use environmentally friendly products

MAID SERVICES “Cleaning Since 1977”

• Bonded • Insured • Trusted

Seniors Discount “Ask about our stone ﬂoor care restoration”

Book your Spring Clean Now!

604-585-1755

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445 EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376

QUALITY HOME CLEANING 1 time & regular cleaning.Free Est. Ref’s. $25/hr. 604-988-6830

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8060

Computer Services

Cell:604-220-3145

8075

GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc. Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339 DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Farrant Drywall Commercial Residential SANDY

604

946-8460 or 202-8319

8080 Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market. Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128 deltageeks.net Computer service bus/home. Community store & on site service. 604-943-8318

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Drywall

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

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

8130

Handyperson

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

Tim’s Home Repairs

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)

8130

Handyperson

8160

Lawn & Garden

Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267 Renovations Remodelling. Repairs. Skilled. Respectful. No job too small. Godfrey 604-240-4700

8150

Kitchens/Baths

FRESHEN UP YOUR KITCHEN Wanting to renovate your kitchen but don’t want to tear it apart. Why not design around your existing cabinets & change the look of your kitchen. Doors, hardware and accessories, lets create a kitchen that doesn’t break your budget. We’ll do it together. call Lance 604-946-0444

8155

Landscaping

MTE LANDSCAPING Complete Lawn & Yard Care, Hedge Trimming, Pruning For a free estimate contact Mike at 778-899-1729 or mtelandscaping@yahoo.ca Above The Rest. Hedging, pruning, lawn care, owned locally, Call Clayton 604-314-8273 Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

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HOME SERVICES 8160

Lawn & Garden

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Lawn & Garden

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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Power Washing

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Plumbing

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Owned by Duff Fredricksen For all your Plumbing and Drainage needs. Honest and reliable. Competitive rates. 604.948.1811 PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. No hst Rick 604-809-6822

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Power Washing

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Roofing

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Roofing

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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Tiling

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Tree Services

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Window Cleaning

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