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Kerry-Lynne Findlay holds Delta-Richmond East for Conservatives, who finally win a majority government BY

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It’s an exciting time for the riding and the nation, says Conservative Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who handily won DeltaRichmond East in Monday’s federal election. Winning political office for the first time, Findlay beat out five others to secure the seat held for almost 18 years by fellow Tory John Cummins.

Delta-Richmond East voting results

• Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative: 26,059 • Nic Slater - NDP: 11,189 • Alan Beesley - Liberal: 8,112 • Duane Laird - Green: 2,324 • John Shavluk - Independent: 220 • Jeff Monds - Libertarian: 147

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“I’m just delighted to be part of that team. We’re going to have the time now to have the mandate to do good things for Canada,” an elated Findlay told the Optimist. Surrounded by a crowd of supporters and friends at the Coast

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay was all smiles Monday night as she was greeted by supporters at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com. Tsawwassen Inn as the results poured in, Findlay said she’s excited to be part of a majority government. “My results here kind of mirrored the national, which is fantastic. I just felt it building

over the last couple of weeks, the momentum of the campaign and the support. I just think what it means for this riding and this country is it gives us a solid mandate we were looking for.” Findlay garnered 54.2 per cent

per cent of the vote, easily outdistancing the NDP’s Nic Slater (23.3), Liberal Alan Beesley (16.9), the Green’s Duane Laird (4.8), independent John Shavluk (0.5) and Libertarian Jeff Monds (0.3).

The Conservatives won a majority with 167 seats across the nation, while the New Democrats made history by becoming the official Opposition with a record See FINDLAY page 3

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Second place for Slater & NDP Big gains made from ’08; Alan Beesley finishes third as Liberals don’t fare well locally or on the national stage BY

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Nic Slater made big gains for the New Democrats as he finished second in DeltaRichmond East in Monday’s federal election. At a gathering of supporters at the Tsatsu Shores condo complex in Tsawwassen on Monday night, Slater told the Optimist he had a “low resource campaign” that picked up steam as it moved toward election day. “We didn’t run a high profile campaign at all. Truth of the matter was I was supposed to be a name on the ballot. We ended up running a solid, low resource campaign instead of a medium or high resource campaign. And a lot of people came out of the woodwork to help. The surge (nationally) helped but the people who voted here were part of their own surge.” Slater received 11,189 votes, which was good for 23.3 per cent of the riding’s total ballots cast. That’s up significantly from the 14 per cent the party had garnered in the last three elections. Saying the media can no longer ignore the New Democrats, Slater noted the NDP is seen by more people as a party with strong moral values. “I’ve had a lot of people come up to me in Tsawwassen and Ironwood Mall in Richmond who

were former Conservatives saying they were fed up with the Conservatives and were going to vote NDP. I think it’s a reflection of values and a lot of other Conservatives will see it that way. “This riding has been left out of the picture for the NDP for the last 20 years, as well as the Liberals, but we are now back in the picture. We have a ways to go but not as far as some people think we do. There’s something called critical mass and in any riding

when you reach that things change dramatically. We haven’t reached that yet but we’re in striking distance.” Liberal Alan Beesley ended up with 8,112 votes, translating to 16.9 per cent of the votes cast. He congratulated Findlay for her win but also said he was proud of his campaign. “I think we ran a very strong and elegant campaign given the resources we had,” he said. Beesley, a lawyer and businessman, said he shook thousands of people’s hands in front of grocery stores and coffee shops over the duration of the campaign and that he “savoured and cherished and enjoyed every minute of it.”

FINDLAY from page 1 102 seats, a victory that came largely at the expense of the Liberals, which won only 34, and Bloc Quebecois, which won just four. The Greens also made history by capturing their first seat. In this riding, the Conservatives maintained their strong position, while the NDP’s share increased from the last election. Having run as Canadian Alliance candidate in Vancouver-Quadra in 2001, Findlay said what she heard

most from residents here is the Conservative government was on the right track economically. “They don’t want to mess with that and they see the NDP as the equivalent to raising taxes. They believe we can continue this economic growth with a lower tax objective. “The second thing is people were tired of elections, it’s the fourth in seven years. I met several people who said, ‘I am voting Conservative,

“I think there’s no greater opportunity in politics than to understand and learn about the concerns, dreams and aspirations of the people,” he said. Beesley said massive changes occurred in Canadian politics on Monday. “We have much to learn and what I hope that we do not draw from this as Liberals is the conclusion that negative campaigns and negative ads are now going to be a permanent part of the fabric of Canadian politics.” Nationally the Liberals lost seats and finished third behind the NDP. Local Green candidate Duane Laird came in fourth with 2,324 votes, or 4.8 per cent overall. “I certainly would have liked to have a different final result but I think I’m pretty realistic about the way it went,” he said, noting Delta-Richmond East has traditionally been a Conservative riding. He called his finish respectable and comparable with past outings for the Green Party here. Laird was happy Green leader Elizabeth May won a seat in Saanich-Gulf Islands, becoming the Green’s first elected federal member of Parliament. “That’s major. Any nation that ends up with a Green in, it’s a turning point.” He was encouraged by the party’s B.C. figures — 7.7 per cent of the popu-

lar vote. Laird wasn’t pleased to see the Tories end up with a majority government, however. “I think it’s a dark day

for Canada, actually. I don’t think that the Conservatives have shown themselves to be anything but less than respectful of the Canadian identity and ideals.”

Independent John Shavluk finished with 0.5 per cent of local votes at 220 tallies while Libertarian Jeff Monds garnered 0.3 per cent with 147 votes.

my whole family is voting Conservative, because enough is enough.’” Delta-Richmond East had been considered a relatively safe riding for the Conservatives, but it remained to be seen whether Findlay could match the success of Cummins. In the last election in 2008, which resulted in another Conservative minority government, the incumbent Cummins dominated as usual with almost 56 per cent of the vote. It was obvious Findlay would have big shoes to fill, due in part to the enor-

mous personal popularity of Cummins. In an interview just after he was appointed as the Liberal candidate for Delta-Richmond East, Alan Beesley said he believed the riding was, in fact, winnable because Cummins had stepped aside. However, that turned out not to be the case as Findlay managed to keep almost all of Cummins’ support. On hand to show his support at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn gathering was the outgoing MP, who said he was particularly delighted to see the Bloc

Quebecois crumble. “They were smallminded individuals who were bad for the business of Canada,” Cummins said. Findlay, who’s planning to move to the riding, is a Vancouver lawyer who until now was perhaps best known for spearheading an extended court battle with the federal government and the Musqueam Indian Band over lease payments charged to non-native residents of Musqueam Park. Currently the legal counsel for the B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition before the Cohen inquiry into

declining salmon stocks, the 55-year-old has held many committee and executive portfolios in her legal career. In 2001, she was received a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award and in 2006 was appointed to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for a five-year term. Married to Brent Chapman, an actor and voice talent, Findlay has four kids ages 15 to 29. “This beautiful community has embraced me and I’m going to embrace it,” she said.

The NDP’s Nic Slater received more than 23 per cent of the popular vote.

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“On the other hand, there’s certain people we want and certain people we don’t to get in,” said Herbert. The ballot seemed odd for several voters in that longtime Conservative John Cummins’s name was no longer on it. Cummins retired from federal politics after almost 18 years in Ottawa. Arif Khan said the election shouldn’t have been called but it’s still the responsibility of citizens to vote. Another voter, who didn’t want to give his name, described it all as “a bloody waste of time.” Caitlin Baird was one of the few interviewed who wanted to talk about a particular issue. “It was interesting because I’m a student and they didn’t even want to address education. I thought that was kind of sad that they all neglect the student vote because if they paid more attention to education in their campaigning, then more students would vote,” she said. Julie Lapinsky, who was about to vote with her husband Ron, said she was tired of the Conservatives being in a minority and having to negotiate with the other two national parties. “I hope the Conservatives get a majority because I’m very much what the Conservatives are standing for,” she said. At the Cliff Drive Elementary polling station in Tsawwassen, Karin Zeitler said she was hoping Green Party leader Elizabeth May wins her riding in Saanich-Gulf Islands. May did make history by becoming the first Green to be elected federally. Most of the other voters had similar sentiments to

their Ladner counterparts. One voter said he hoped people wouldn’t be fooled by NDP leader Jack Layton’s apparent surge in popularity, comments echoed by a father-son duo that both said they didn’t agree with New Democrat philosophies. John Girling, a Second World War vet who walked several blocks in his shorts in the rain to vote, quipped, “I guess we have to vote for some donkey.” Girling also said the election wasn’t necessary. “The government was doing very well, the country was doing very well economically. Here they pull stunts like this. There’s no logic here.” Kathy Johnson said she believed Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff lost votes because of his triggering of the election. Athanasa Demostenis said she was disappointed and upset by what’s happening in Ottawa. While most voters queried in Ladner and Tsawwassen said they didn’t want to see a minority or coalition government, a few didn’t think those scenarios would be a bad thing for Canada. Connor Bobroske said he thinks it’s necessary to see how the public feels on a frequent basis. “It’s good because it keeps everyone in tune with what the public is thinking,” he said. Bobroske said he had no opinion one way or the other about the fact the Liberal and Conservative candidates in DeltaRichmond East don’t live in the riding. Liberal candidate Alan Beesley summed it up as one of the most bizarre campaigns he’s ever seen.

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CUPE Local 454, Delta’s public employees, paid tribute to workers who have lost their lives to workplace injury and disease during a National Day of Mourning ceremony last Thursday at Rotary Park adjacent to municipal hall. Jan Ellis (above) laid a flower in honour of her husband.

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the program. Councillors were told by engineering staff the average metered home is still consuming about as much, and thus paying as much, as nonmetered homes. It costs the municipality about $1,000 per home to install a meter. Council agreed to increase the amount of funding for the annual volunteer metering program from $50,000 to $100,000 in order to help clear a backlog of 200 applications. Finance director Karl Pruess said it would cost about $36 million to meter every home in Delta.

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Carlene Lewall was among 36 British Columbians honoured last week at the eighth annual B.C. Community Achievement Awards. Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and deputy premier Kevin Falcon handed out the awards at Government House in Victoria. “These 36 individuals have helped shape our province into what it is today,” Falcon said. “They have a passion for the people and places where they live and

a strong commitment to making a difference. They inspire us all.” Lewall was recognized for her work with Delta Gymnastics, the realization of the Delta Sport Development Centre, and her contributions to the Delta Sports Hall of Fame and Spirit of Delta committees. “I felt very honoured,” Lewall said, adding she was humbled to receive the award. Lewall got involved with Delta Gymnastics more than 30 years ago and hasn’t slowed down since, championing the club

wherever she can. The club moved into its new home in Ladner last month. She also helped spearhead the Delta Spirit Committee in 2003, shortly after Vancouver was awarded the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. In the years leading up to last year’s Games, the committee worked to boost the spirit in the area, hosting special sendoffs for Delta athletes, parties to celebrate the opening and closing ceremonies for Olympic Games and, as the 2010 Games drew closer, stoking the flames of Olympic spirit here in South Delta.

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MURPHY’S LAW The signs of another spring are all around us: the evenings are longer, the flowers are in bloom and the Delta school board is making wholesale cuts in the face of a large deficit. In what has become a yearly ritual, trustees spend early spring hacking and slashing at a budget in order to balance the books for Victoria. And every year there is much lamenting over what must be chopped from an already stripped down system in order to reach the target. We’ve heard it all before — how the fat was trimmed long ago and now the cuts are into the bone. It’s become so predictable a sense of complacency or inevitability has snuck into the issue, dulling our resolve to alter it. Trustee Gordon Masi makes a valid point in suggesting it has to be more than just school trustees complaining in order for those concerns to resonate with the decision makers around the cabinet table in Victoria. There’s no doubt that a groundswell of opposition is much more likely to attract the provincial government’s attention than the same old voices singing from that familiar song sheet. I have to seriously wonder that even if senior politicians hear the outcry whether there’s a pot of gold in the capital that would be able to provide the desired infusion to the education system. It’s not like the province doesn’t have its own money troubles. There never seems to be enough for education, just as there is never sufficient funding for our beleaguered health care system. Social services, transportation, public safety ... you can point to pretty much every aspect of government and argue it’s underfunded. It seems to me that calling for more education money means either higher taxes, which few would support, or reallocating existing dollars, which simply shortchanges other areas of government. I’m not sure either of those scenarios is too attractive. Are we not better off demanding a comprehensive review of the education system in this province to see if a different model could deliver services in a more cost-effective manner? Is there an ability to use the existing resources in a more prudent way so the money we already put into the system goes farther? I’m not suggesting this will cure all that ails our education system, but it doesn’t seem like we have a whole lot of alternatives at this point. Either we revisit how we allocate education dollars in the 21st century or trustees keep doing the same painful budget dance every spring.

Lefties get foothold in Canada despite failures all over world DAN SOUTHARD

COMMUNITY COMMENT I learned a few things during the federal election, and one is that we need a lot more emphasis on economic studies in our country. Also, that economics courses should be mandatory for all journalism students. Listening to Jack Layton and, to a slightly lesser extent, Michael Ignatieff during the election reminded me of a burger stand operator who thinks if he starts charging $100 each for hamburgers he’ll soon be rich. Ridiculous, yet many people, including some in the media, jumped on board, completely oblivious to the fact Layton and Ignatieff policies would sentence us to a long, unpleasant voyage on the SS Unintended Consequences. For the poor and the middle class, it would be like having a steerage ticket on the Titanic — trapped on a sinking ship, while

many of those with means escape to safety. So, how is it at a time when we’ve seen socialism fail all over the world can such policies continue to gain support in Canada? Well, give credit where credit is due. The “left” in Canada is a strategically brilliant group of people. They’ve taken over our universities — particularly the political science departments — and run our public school system. Argue if you want, but, from what I see, the teachers’ union, not our elected officials, runs our public school system. Lefties control our government bureaucracies, and are abundantly represented in the field of journalism. They have skilfully managed to use these positions of influence to push the boundary between the left and right so far in this country that by our current standard JFK would be considered a neo-con. Left-wingers have also successfully established a Canadian orthodoxy that all must follow, or be deemed “mean spirited” or “ignorant.” Part of the orthodoxy is based on the belief the only difference between the rich and the poor is luck. The truth is, this country is

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bursting at the seams with opportunity, and the real difference between the rich and poor is the ability and willingness to recognize and seize these opportunities. Poverty is most often the result of poor life choices, and the only realistic way to even come close to eradicating poverty is to change people’s mindset. Rather than instilling young people with the idea they are automatically deserving of a high standard of living, we should be shifting the emphasis to teaching them about the importance of the choices they make in life. High school should include mandatory assemblies featuring lectures from prominent entrepreneurs, financial planners and business leaders. We need to get young people excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of them, and instil them with the knowledge that success will come from their own efforts. That last line is important, because if we continue down the socialist road it won’t be too long before there isn’t enough money left in the government coffers to take care of those who haven’t armed themselves with the skills necessary to take care of themselves.

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Lease extension will allow Alpha to attract industrial tenants to airport has invested over $24 million in airport facilities, which is well in excess of the mandatory requirement of $11 million. Boundary Bay, as in the case of most regional airports, operates at an annual deficit. The current state of the aviation industry precludes expansion or re-location of aviation tenants to Boundary Bay. Delta, in close partnership with the airport, has recognized this fact and has been very proactive in providing a means to attract industrial tenants to support the airport. The airport is also competing for tenants against other land lease sites that are offering 99year leases. Major industrial tenants are reluctant to commit to land leases, particularly if terms are less than 40 years. There has already been considerable interest expressed

by prospective industrial tenants based on the lease extension. Alpha Aviation’s significant investment in Boundary Bay Airport is only due to the vision and passion for aviation of its chairman, Fred Kaiser. To date, and for the foreseeable future, little provincial or federal funding is forthcoming to support the continued capital required to maintain the airport. A further $26 million is needed to meet Transport Canada standards in the future. Without additional and supplementary revenue generated from industrial tenants, the ongoing funding required to maintain the airport would become critically inadequate. Attracting an increased industrial base at the airport generates significant tax revenue for Delta. With the addition of major ten-

ants such as Heli-One and B.C. Fresh, tax revenue has increased from $140,000 in 2004, when Alpha Aviation began operating Boundary Bay, to over $1 million in 2011. Alpha has not made, nor ever expects to make, any positive returns from its investment at Boundary Bay Airport. Very importantly, we take to heart any unfounded criticism and allegations made about its conduct that is not consistent with our corporate value of community responsibility and, in this instance, the future viability of Boundary Bay Airport for the community of Delta. The Corporation of Delta has been exemplary in partnering with Alpha to make Boundary Bay a world-class facility. Greg Fong General Manager Alpha Aviation Inc.

Civic officials must find animal shelter new home due to disruption caused by highway construction unteers and inhabitants are enduring. I hadn’t realized this area was under heavy construction for the South Fraser Perimeter Road, which is almost on top of them. I saw a small group of adults working with two or three dogs on leashes. It appeared some kind of behavioural or socialization work was being attempted with the trucks and bulldozers all around them.

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tractors. The volunteers and staff are to be commended most highly for their determination to provide some comfort to the homeless inhabitants amongst such a din and so much chaos. I would like to know what Delta intends to do about the location of this facility as it is apparent that where it is now leaves much to be desired. Donna McKay

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A10 The Delta Optimist May 4, 2011 Business

BIA needs community’s help to Pick the Flick

Third title in summer’s annual outdoor movie night series to be decided by online voting over next three weeks

The Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen’s popular Pick the Flick contest is back. The BIA is organizing the fourth annual Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights this summer and it needs the community’s help in choosing the film to be

featured on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Diefenbaker Park. “Two of our sponsors have now confirmed their choices for this year’s movie nights,” said BIA executive director Ana Arciniega. On Saturday, July 23 at Diefenbaker Park, co-

sponsors Randy’s Excel Tire and Auto Service and Tsawwassen Collision chose Jurassic Park. “This movie is a classic and even though it has some scary parts the sun sets very late that day — past 10 p.m. — so the majority of the little ones

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“If there is one thing I have test will have VIP seats on learned in these past four the hill, in the best spot in years, is that people are front of the screen. We will passionate cordon off an with their area for the “The winner of our votes and winner and the movies contest will have VIP 15 of his/her they would seats on the hill, in friends. Plus, absolutely they will get a the best spot in front round of poplike to see outdoors.” of the screen. We will corn on us.” Voting All movie cordon off an area for nights will take are free place from the winner and 15 of family events May 1 to his/her friends. Plus, that include May 22 they will get a round activities, through demos, food of popcorn on us.” the BIA and entertainAna Arciniega ment starting website at www. at 6:30 p.m., shoptsawwassen.com followed by a popular feaor on Facebook at the ture film that will be shown Tsawwassen Business on a three-storey high Improvement Association inflatable screen. page. All those voting will Guests are asked to bring enter a chance to experience lawn chairs, blankets, warm the movie in a very special clothing and flashlights. In way, said Arciniega. case of extreme weather, the “The winner of our conevents will be rescheduled.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, Main Hall, 11760 88 Avenue, North Delta, BC, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and ﬁnal adoption of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6938, 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.

will be asleep by then,” said Arciniega. On Saturday, Aug. 20, the night of the block party and event sponsored by the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, will feature How to Train your Dragon. “This movie is recent and very exciting, and to highlight the dragon aspect of the evening, Matt Levy will be performing a fire breathing act during the block party, so it should be a lot of fun.” That leaves the second night open for the community’s input. Sponsor Tsawwassen Springs has chosen the following options for people to vote for: ET, Toy Story, The Incredibles and Harry and the Hendersons. “There are so many wonderful choices of movies to pick from, it is hard to do it alone,” said Arciniega.

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It’s a McHappy Day for Reach opment centre in the heart of Ladner. The new centre will have therapy and counselling rooms, youth program areas, specialized lending libraries and an inclusive preschool with an accessible playground. The centre will also have an expanded SUBMITTED PHOTO events room McDonald’s owner Steve Krawchuk (right) for community and volunteers gear up for McHappy Day. workshops, and Set for next Wednesday, it will benefit Reach space for other Child and Youth Development Society locally. organizations in Tsawwassen has chosen the community Reach as its beneficiary for supporting children and the past several years now. youth with special needs. “We cannot tell you how McHappy Day at important it is to Reach to McDonald’s in Ladner in

have a corporate friend such as McDonald’s support the work Reach does with children,” said Irene Forcier, chair for Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation. McHappy Day is a special tradition for McDonald’s restaurants. Since it was introduced in 1977, the national oneday fundraising event has raised nearly $30 million in Canada for local children’s charities. The Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s will be celebrating McHappy Day with lots of fun activities, including face painting, balloon animals, demonstrations from Sportball BC, music and more. For information about Reach, visit www.reachdevelopment.org or call 604946-6622.

Economic development strategy in works inland gateway to Asia and North America and how it has energized the Prince George community. (Excerpts from McEwan’s speech and his presentation are available on the Delta Chamber of Commerce website at http:// tinyurl.com/3au54xm or at www.deltachamber.ca.) “The chamber’s role is very much that of a catalyst and we have a number of action steps underway to bring to life an economic development strategy for Delta,” said chamber chair Ian Tait. “We are reviewing Initiatives Prince George and other business models to outline a ‘Made-forDelta’ solution.” The Delta Chamber of

Commerce has established an Economic Development Working Group and has been inviting key business leaders from Delta and the region to be part of it and to help move this strategy forward. The chamber continues to monitor best practices in economic development and related business-attraction and marketing and communication strategies. “We have a meeting scheduled with her worship, Mayor Lois Jackson, to bring her up to date on chamber matters in general and the economic development strategy in particular,” said Tait. “This is, after all, a partnership for our community. We are also liaising

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Family mourns loss of a four-legged friend BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS We didn’t adopt Abby. Abby adopted us. It was going on 12 years ago. We visited the local SPCA in search of a cat, or maybe two. In one cage, half a dozen kittens — siblings, no doubt — were waiting for a home. We watched them.

Five of them were curled up, snoozing. One, a tiny grey cat with white paws and bright eyes and a quiet meow, looked at us and pushed a paw between the bars. We promptly took her home. Her full name — so decided by the golfer son in the family — was Glen Abbey Golf Course. It was cumbersome, to say the least, so we opted for Abby. Many people will say their cats are almost human, but Abby truly was. She

knew her name. She came when you called her. She looked at you when you spoke to her, and knew exactly what you were saying. Like people, she preferred roast beef to kibble. She was crazy about cheese. And ham. And patches of carpet warmed by the sun. And me. Whenever I laid down for a nap — as I often do — she would appear out of nowhere and settle down on my middle or near to my

face. Cats are not known for giving people hugs, but Abby really was. She knew, in a way that cats seldom know, when a day was not your best, and when you needed a warm and cuddly friend. She accompanied the sons as they moved from adolescence into adulthood, curled up on their beds when they were doing homework or talking to girlfriends on the phone. She was the best company, and the best listener, a teenager could possibly want.

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South Delta Secondary students will be showing off their artwork at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn this month. The 12th annual student art show is titled Wild and SDSS teacher Julie Lymburner says she’s very pleased with the results. “They’ve really worked hard to put their heart and soul into these works.” Senior drawing and painting students went in many directions with the theme and used various media for their pieces, from “pencil and charcoal right through to all different kinds of paint and mixed media.” Lymburner says, as in previous years, students

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SDSS students Maddie VanBeek (left), Tori Smallwood and Charlotte Bohmert with some of the artwork that will be part of their show at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn this month. selected the theme. “They really felt that this one had a lot of potential.” There will be an opening reception Friday at the hotel from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members of the South Delta Artists’ Guild will adjudicate the show and

some students will receive certificates of excellence at the opening event. “I think they’ll have a tough time this year. There are many promising works,” Lymburner says. The show runs until May 27.

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Karen Marchand thinks Betty White (right) would be best suited to play her mom, Agnes Chadwick (left). ing and had a heart of gold, always giving, giving, giving. Whether it was a homemade card, some roses or vegetables from her garden, fresh baked pies or cookies, embroidery, jelly or jams, she always had something for you. If there were ever a person to portray my mother it would be Betty White. She is of similar age and stature, has those lovely sparkling blue eyes and engaging looks. My mother and White dress similarly as they have the same body type. She has the same mischievous laughter in her eyes, and you get the impression she is going to pull a prank on

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you if you’re not on your toes. White always flirted with the men in the Golden Girls, and had a quick wit, but also had this funny innocence about her that my mom shared. As a comedian, White would dress up in crazy outfits just like our mother did. At 89, she has youthful energy, a big heart for family, community and the well being and protection of animals, and is an inspiration to so many.

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Submitted by: Karen Marchand Mom: Agnes Chadwick My mother was a beautiful, youthful woman with flaming red hair, smiling blue eyes and dimpled cheeks. She’d be 80 this year if she were still alive. Her face lit up a room when she entered, her laughter was contagious and she always acknowledged each and everyone to ensure they felt welcome. My mom had feathers, furs and her jewels, and outfits for every occasion. She was as thrifty as they came, but you couldn’t tell by the ensembles she always put together. She always dressed fit for a queen. She loved to entertain, dress up in crazy costumes and get people participating in whatever shenanigans or pranks she’d dream up. She did lots of crazy and silly things to make her friends howl, and was never selfconscious about it either. She loved to go out dancing and would flirt with all, young and old, which kept them laughing and feeling good about themselves. She had endless energy and would out-dance any young whippersnappers. She was kind and car-

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Submitted by: Dany Loyer Mom: Terri Martens The actress I would want to play my mother, in a movie about her life, would be Sally Field. It’s not that they look much alike, or that Field’s roles have been much like my mother’s life, but it’s more about a feeling I get whenever I see her. The first time I saw Sally Field, playing Norma Rae, I thought she was so cute and spunky. She’s petite, like my mom, with similar colouring, hair and eyes. My mom is much quieter. She’s very introspective. Yet there’s just something about the two of them that’s so complementary. They are just eight months apart, perhaps that’s why I find her so suited to play my mother. When I see Field on TV, she gives off such warmth. She’s always smiling, never pretentious. She volunteers her time with non-profit work for women’s rights. During her acceptance speech at the 2007 Emmy Awards, she made an anti-war statement:

Sally Field (right) has been tagged to play Terri Martens (above). “If the mothers ruled the world, there would be no (expletive deleted) wars in the first place!” I feel my mother shares much of the same love of charity and volunteers her own time to help others. It would be wonderful to see my own mother on the big screen. However, since

she’s probably too shy for that much attention, I think Field would be a great substitute to share my mom’s story with the world. I love you, mom.

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Submitted by: Dave Hamilton Mom: Marguerite Hamilton I was quite young when my mother died but the memories I have of our short life together are very strong. My mom loved her children — there are four of us — dearly and was a great wife to my dad. I recall her being able to be soft and loving yet strong and caring. She could laugh or cry with me, help me be brave taking my first step and then cuddle me when I fell. The tender moments together are the ones I remember most, whether it was playing on a farm in Alberta as we visited

friends, sitting on her lap on the train coming to B.C. or on the couch in the living room as she read to me, or I to her. To me, my mom was a woman that could be the most fun one minute and the most caring the next. I will always treasure the time we spent together and wish we could have had an opportunity to make more memories. If there were a movie made about my mom, I would like Julia Roberts to play the leading lady. I see a lot of parallels in the movie characters she has played. Whether it is the Pygmalion-style Pretty Woman, a young bride with diabetes in Steel Magnolias or the strong

Erin Brockovich taking on the big gas and electric company, the characteristics of a strong, loving and caring woman runs through them all. And in her personal life Roberts has shown her caring side by working with a variety of organizations, including UNICEF to aid in Haiti and a documentary about a neurodevelopment disorder called Rett syndrome. She has taken the opportunity to use her name and wealth to try and make the world a better place. Both my mom and Roberts, in character and real life, show they care about the people and the world around them as much as they do about themselves.

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my mother passed away but I shall never forget the love she had for me and my brothers and the many sacrifices she made. One can never tell mom too often how much she is loved. I’m reminded of my last and final farewell that I dedicated to her after her passing. It came in the way of a poem that I find I read each Mother’s Day. Let’s always remember to treasure the special gift that we have been blessed with — a mother’s love — and to express our thoughts not just on Mother’s Day, but always.

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Mother’s Day

Tradition evolves beyond original intent advocated by mothers. She called it “Mother’s Work Day.” Fifteen years later, Julia Ward Howe, a Boston poet, pacifist, suffragist and author of the lyrics to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” organized a day encouraging mothers to rally for peace, since she believed they bore the loss of human life more harshly than anyone else. In 1905 when Anna Jarvis died, her daughter, also named Anna, began a campaign to memorialize the life work of her mother. Anna began to lobby prominent businessmen and politicians to support her campaign to create a special day to honour mothers. At one of the first services organized to celebrate Anna’s mother in 1908, at her church in West Virginia, Anna handed out her mother’s favourite flower, the

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white carnation. Five years later, the House of Representatives adopted a resolution calling for officials of the federal government to wear white carnations on Mother’s Day. In 1914, Anna’s hard work paid off when Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a national holiday. At first, people observed Mother’s Day by attending church, writing letters to their mothers and, eventually, by sending cards, presents and flowers. With the increasing gift-giving activity, Anna Jarvis became enraged. She believed the day’s sentiment was being sacrificed at the expense of greed and profit. In 1923 she filed a lawsuit to stop a Mother’s Day festival. Before her death in 1948, Jarvis is said to have confessed that she regretted ever starting the tradition.

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Contrary to popular belief, Mother’s Day was not conceived and finetuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to Rhea, the mother of many deities, and to the offerings ancient Romans made to their Great Mother of Gods, Cybele. Christians celebrated this festival on the fourth Sunday in Lent in honor of Mary, mother of Christ. In England, this holiday was expanded to include all mothers and was called Mothering Sunday. In the United States, Mother’s Day started nearly 150 years ago when Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community, a cause she believed would be best

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1. Get a portable container with a lid to use as an emrgency kit. Choose an accessible location for the container near an exit, and make sure all family members know. 2. Stock your kit with a three-day supply of water and don’t forget to include water for your pets. You need four litres of water per person per day - two for drinking and two for food preparation and hygiene. 3. Arrange an out-of-area phone contact person, and keep this and other emergency phone numbers near each telephone. 4. Stock you kit with several varieties of canned meat and dried fruit. Include a manual can opener. 5. Get a portable radio and extra batteries for you emergency kit. 6. Find out what the hazards are in your community, and do a home hazard hunt to make your home safer. Secure appliances and heavy furniture. 7. Give every family member specific safety tasks to do in an emergency. Add nuts and granola bars to your kits. 8. Identify safe places in your home and on your property. Plan and practice evacuation drills. 9. Stock your kit with both large and medium-sized plastic garbage bags. Large bags can also be used as ponchos, ground covers or blankets. Add plastic or paper dishes. 10. Identify a family meeting place away from home but close to your regular spots. Add some books, toys and cards to your kit. 11. Add a flashlight and extra batteries, along with candles and waterproof matches. 12. Add some dried soups and crackers to your emergency kit. 13. Check your insurance policies and make records of your possessions. 14. Prepare a first-aid kit that includes extra prescription medication, extra eyeglasses, bandages, sterile gauze pads, tape, scissors, tweezers, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide and overthe-counter pain pills. 15. Add a change of clothing for each family member to your kit. Be sure to include warm clothing, heavy work gloves and sturdy shoes. 16. Add some canned food like stews, baked beans and vegtables to your kit.

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A24 The Delta Optimist May 4, 2011 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !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 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Wednesday, May 4, 7-7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. !Delta Model Railway Club meets Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m., Ladner Baptist Church, gym entrance, 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd. Visitors always welcomed.

HO&N scale layouts. www. deltamodelrailwayclub.com. !Delta Potters will hold a spring sale on Friday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. !Ladner United Church invites you to their annual Garage and Plant Sale. Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Come out and see what treasures you can find! For more information visit www.ladnerunited.org. !There will be a Spring

Fling event at All Saints Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner, on Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will feature hanging baskets, plants, a treasure table, clothing, linens and more. There will be tea, coffee and muffins ($3 per person) and hotdogs will be available for lunch. !Author Alexandra Amor will read from her book Cult, A Love Story in Tsawwassen on Saturday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP to Shea for details and to reserve your seat at solas@telus.net.

!The Delta Naturalists are pleased to have David Bradbeer, program coordinator of the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust speak at our May meeting. David will be speaking on the ecological value of farmland along with a vision for the lower Fraser River Delta. We invite everyone interested to come on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House situated near Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen. No Cost. For information, contact Joanne at 604-946-2240.

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!Historian Larry Wong and a WWII veteran Howe Lee, will speak at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. on May 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is part of an FVRL adult speaker series throughout the month of May called Always Remember...Not Just in November. For more information, please contact the Information Desk at 604946-6215. !The Ladner Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on the second Saturday of each month, starting May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave. If you are a person with Parkinson’s interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources or if you supporting a person with Parkinson’s and interested in speaking to others in a similar situation, you are warmly welcomed to this new group. For more information contact Robbin at 604-662-3240 or rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca.

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!ElderCollege singers will be performing a Swing Into Summer Concert at KinVillage Community Centre (5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen) from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $5 and include a sweet treat, coffee or tea. They will be singing tunes from musicals and TV themes. !South Delta Senior’s Travel Edgewater Casino trip Friday, June 3. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Tickets sold at Kinvillage Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and at McKee Centre Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by May 12. !Singles over Sixty. Speaker from U. Vic Centre on Aging. Call Lloyd at 604-948-4933. Special Events !A Women’s Small Business Mini Trade Show May 7 at the Coast Tsawwassen in from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free. There will be door prizes and draws. For more information contact Liz at 604-788-9174 or Janice at 604-813-3990. !Port Guichon presents Kids Swap Meet. New and gently used items for sale. Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Guichon Elementary. Admission $2. Book your table today. Table rentals $20. Contact Leanne Pryce at 604-946-5279. Fund Raisers !Come one and all to Ladner Elementary’s Spring Carnival on Friday, May 6, 5-8 p.m., at 5016 44 Ave. Our best FUNraiser ever with games, cake walk, used book sale, henna, plant sale, fire truck, police dogs and a toy drive to raise money for the tsunami victims in Japan. !A spring plant sale will be held on Friday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ecole South Park School, 735 Gilchrist Drive. Assorted perennial divisions, shrubs, trees, herbs/ vegetable starts, annu-

!Hawthorne elementary presents Spring Fair 2011 on Friday, May 13 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a dunk tank, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Proceeds go towards a new playground. !Evergreen Garden Club will hold plant sales on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5258 Saratoga Dr., Tsawwassen and on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5498 Grove Ave., Ladner.

Arts !Delta school district’s ArtStretch Program celebrates Wild, Wild World with a gallery exhibit of students’ works running until May 12. The exhibit is open to the public from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delta school board office located at 4585 Harvest Dr. in Ladner.

on recent acrylic paintings. Everyone is invited to take a look at these colorful works in the library anytime in the month of May. !The Sidekick Players Club presents The Foursome by Canada’s most prolific playwright, Norm Foster, at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St., May 11 to May 21 (Wed. to Sat.) at 8 p.m. and May 15 (Sun.) 2 p.m. Bistro Theatre setting with refreshments available. Reservations 604-288-2415. Adults $18 seniors/students $15.

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!Los Gitanos School of Spanish Dance announces their annual performance at Genesis Theater, on May 13 and 14. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children and you can get them by calling 604-948-8081 or email info@losgitanos.ca. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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!There will be Mother’s Day brunch at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Sunday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members $18; guests $20; children 6-12 $12; under 5 free. Tickets at the customer service desk. Reserve early.

als. All monies raised go towards school gardening initiatives. Sponsored by Ecole South Park School PAC. For more info contact Claire Forster at 604-9433363.

A community service from the The Steveston Seafood House is pleased to announce its exquisite four course "Celebrate B.C" menu offering a savings of over $30.00 per couple! Inspired by the "get local" movement, every ﬁsh, meat product and vegetable has been caught, raised and grown right here in B.C. So we invite you to join us in supporting our local farmers and ﬁsherman while enjoying the best that B.C. has to offer.

!The Delta Youth Orchestra Chamber players present iTromboni on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Rd., Richmond. Tix: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.

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! Join the South Delta Artists’ Guild (SDAG) and the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) in celebration of our feathered friends. For the new show, For the Birds, artists have created, not only artwork, but also decorated birdhouses. Come to the opening celebration on May 8 noon to 3 p.m. You may enjoy this show until May 22 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery. Location: SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Regular Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information visit: http://southdeltaartistsguild.com/ !The Tsawwassen Library will be featuring a new art exhibit in the Gallery Room by local resident Cecilia Mavrow. Mavrow is an artist of many forms, including paintings, architectural sketches, pottery, and sculpture. This show is focusing

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Delta Hospital FoundationGs third annual Walk for Health raises over $50,000 More photos at www.delta-optimist.com

The Delta Hospital Foundation’s third annual Walk for Health was held last Saturday in Ladner. Those taking part in the pledge-style fundraiser completed walks of two, five or 10 kilometres around the hospital grounds. Money raised will go towards new equipment and improved health care for the community.

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Local realtors riding to conquer cancer Group holding fundraiser on Saturday at Rose and Crown as it prepares for 250-kilometre journey next month A number of local realtors taking part in the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer are holding a fundraiser this Saturday in Tsawwassen. The event, which will be held at the Rose and Crown Pub, will have a raffle, a 50/50 draw and a lottery board. “We’ve got great prizes donated by local businesses,” said Kathy Dickinson, one of the realtors who’ll be doing the ride. Riders also include Val Sundahl, Bridget Ross, Don Ross, Benjamin Lim, Izabela Wasiela, Merilee McCaffery, Tanya Deutsch and Richard Lowe. Most are South Delta realtors. Each participant must

raise $2,500 to take part. Most of the realtors, except for Lowe, will be going on the ride for the first time. “A lot of us didn’t even own a bike before we started this, but we’re all in training,” said Dickinson. She said while it’ll be a challenge to do the bike ride, those who are fighting cancer face a much greater challenge. On June 18 and 19 participants will ride over 250 kilometres from Vancouver to Seattle to raise money for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The local fundraiser will be held at the pub from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Locals taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer include (from left) Tanya Deutsh, Bridget Ross, Izabela Wasiela, Don Ross, Richard Lowe (captain Team Rice Rockets), Kathy Dickinson (captain Team Sutton Seafair) and Benjamin Lim. Missing from the photo are Val Sundahl and Merilee McCaffery.

‘Top quality’ plants available at pair of Evergreen Garden Club sales in May DAVE WILLIS

The Evergreen Garden Club is getting ready for a pair of plant sales. Some “amazing plants” will be available, says club

member Michelle Wilson. “They’re really cared for. We have a lot of master gardeners in our club. They know how to propagate,” she says. “Our plants are of top quality.” Plants like brunnera,

ferns, daylilies, hydrangea, purple-leaved penstemons, geraniums and ornamental grasses will be for sale. Wilson notes the event, which has been running for about 40 years, attracts repeat customers.

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Money raised will be used to bring in guest speakers and pay the club’s rent. Proceeds also help pay for a $500 horticulture bursary the group gives out. The club has about 80 members and will mark its

60th anniversary next year. The sales will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5258 Saratoga Dr. in Tsawwassen and on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5498 Grove Ave. in Ladner.

Free Residential Pesticide Drop Off Saturday May 7, 2011 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Engineering Operations Works Yard Parking Lot 5404 64 Street, Ladner Do you have unused and leftover household pesticides that need to be disposed? To assist with disposal, The Corporation of Delta will be hosting a FREE residential pesticide drop-off day on Saturday May 7th! Only the following products will be accepted: • Liquids, solids and aerosols • Domestic pesticides only • Maximum container size: 10 L • Must be labelled with a poison symbol AND a “Pest Control Product” registration number (e.g. PCP Reg. #2464) Product Care will pick-up all pesticides collected at the Works Yard on the drop-off day. For more information on accepted items, please visit www.productcare.org/BC-Products-Accepted The following Product Care locations service Delta residents: Ladner Bottle Depot 4930 Elliott Street, Delta Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm Paint Depot: accepts waste paint at no charge Scott Road Bottle Depot Unit #2 – 12111 86th Avenue, Surrey Hours: Mon-Sun: 9am-6pm Paint Plus Depot: in addition to waste paint, also accepts ﬂammables, pesticides and gasoline at no charge Last year, The Corporation of Delta enacted Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 6788 to reduce the unnecessary use of chemical pesticides in our community. The bylaw is available on our website at: www.corp.delta.bc.ca/pesticides For more information, contact the Ofﬁce of Climate Action & Environment at (604) 946-3253 or email cae@corp.delta.bc.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca

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The game unfolded exactly how the Tsawwassen Thunder anticipated except for the end result. The U15 Metro girls soccer team generated enough scoring chances but failed to find the back of the net in a heartbreaking 10 overtime loss to the Surrey F.C. Revolution in the Coastal “A” Cup final played on Sunday in Richmond. Their league rival carried much of the territorial play between the penalty areas thanks to a midfield dominated with provincial team members. That was fine with the Thunder which held an edge up front with their game breaking speed. Sure enough, Tsawwassen got behind the Revolution backline three times in the opening half yet couldn’t capitalize on the glorious chances. Two other opportunities, in the late stages of the second half proved to be nothing more than close calls, setting the stage for 20 minutes of extra time. Surrey, which also had its share of close calls, finally broke the deadlock in the first overtime period when a cleared corner kick was eventually crossed back into the penalty area and headed past a helpless Rachel Sydor in goal. A reflection of just what might have been for Tsawwassen was speedy striker Seina Kahima earning her team’s MVP honours for being a threat throughout the match, only to have nothing to show for her tireless runs. “We probably had six ‘A’ quality scor-

ing chances which we just didn’t do a good enough job of pushing into the corners (of the net),” said Tsawwassen coach Jeff Derksen. “These are quality kids and just an amazing group of girls to coach. They were in tears when it was over. “They were definitely the better team in midfield which forced us to do a lot of chasing but we also knew their backs would be easy to penetrate. They’re a great team that seemed to have some extra energy in overtime.” Derksen suggests co-coach Bob Birada’s presence might have made a difference. The former national U20 coach was unavailable. “It was so unfortunate as the girls are like sheep anytime Bob has something to say to them,” added Derksen. “He probably would have figured out a way to tighten up our midfield. The Thunder’s season is far from over with the girls enjoying a few weeks off before heading to tournaments in Kamloops and Bellingham. The team then leaves for Europe in July for a tournament in Spain and to watch the Women’s World Cup in Germany. Fifteen members will be playing for South Fraser in the new B.C. Premier Soccer League next fall. The Thunder’s roster also includes: Alessia Azermadhi, Avneet Bhullar, Amy Davidson, Danae Derksen, Kathleen Jackson, Emma Kallner, Nadia Langenberg, Emma Leese, Emily Lieuwen, Emma Partridge, Jenna Phipps, Olivia Priestlay, Kiertsen Sawchuk, Aleisha Seggie and Casandra Silveri.

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Tsawwassen Thunder’s Seina Kahima looks to get past a Surrey FC defender during Sunday’s U15 Coastal “A” Cup final in Richmond. Tsawwassen was edged 1-0 in overtime.

Ladner Celtic edged in penalty kicks in U13 Coastal final at the Richmond Thanksgiving Tournament, the locals’ luck ran out to conclude a great season. Langley United edged Ladner 2-1 after converting all five of their attempts to end an afternoon of drama. Three previous wins had resulted in Celtic becoming the first-ever team from the Ladner Boys Soccer Club to advance to a Coastal “A” Cup championship game. The locals looked to be in tough against an opponent that was perfect on the season (19-0-0) in league and cup action, including a 6-0 victory over North Vancouver

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in the Coastal semi-finals two weeks earlier. Langley carried the play in the early going and managed to open the scoring. Despite a knee injury to key forward Josh Murphy, Ladner showed its resiliency by fighting back to draw even when Jeremy Gill got on the end of a free kick 10-minutes later. United’s pace up front made them a threat for the reminder of the game, however, Ladner met the challenge and then some, creating some quality chances of its own. Spencer Richardson, who earned game MVP honours for his work

in midfield, made a dangerous run that easily could have resulted in a penalty kick. Kyle Booth then forced the Langley goalkeeper to make the save of the match with a finger tip stop on a free kick from 30-yards out. Ladner also had another great chance, in the late stages of the second overtime period, before the teams headed to the shootout. Ladner coaches Mark Booth, Ted Murphy and Tony Corea couldn’t have been more proud of their players’ performance. The team received solid goalkeeping from Kaylin Kaila and

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They may be a team of 12and-13-year-olds but the Ladner Celtic are grizzled veterans when it comes to penalty kicks. For the fourth time this season, the U13 Gold boys squad went to the gut wrenching tiebreaker to determine a winner and this time it came on the province’s biggest stage for youth soccer — the Coastal “A” Cup final last Saturday in Richmond. After a pair of penalty kicks triumphs helped earned them a tournament win in Oregon last August, then again two months later in the championship game

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Ladner Athletics U18 girls soccer team capped a terrific run with a silver medal finish at last month’s Coastal Classic Cup finals in Coquitlam.

Youth soccer journey ends with cup final berth for U18 Athletics It is with a great deal of pride and more than a touch of sadness that the Ladner Athletics girls soccer team played its last game recently in the U18 Bronze Coastal Classic Cup finals in Coquitlam. In typical fashion, the girls played with great determination, losing in overtime by the smallest of margins. Never the most skilled team, the Athletics always showed their best in the big games and often overcame more talented opposition. The girls have been largely together since U13 and it took nine games into

their inaugural season to win a match. Since then the team has steadily grown and finished its last season in style with a Cinderella run to the cup final, eliminating three of the four top teams en route. The Athletics also finished as the reigning Kelowna Canada Day Tournament champions. In typical fashion, the girls defeated higher tiered opposition from Alberta to win the tournament. The coaches would like to thank the players for all the entertainment, the parents for their unwavering support and friendship over

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WITH HEAVY HEARTS, The Odermatt family is announcing the passing of our brother Karl on April 30th, 2011 who is the second youngest son of Edna Odermatt and the late Josef Odermatt who deceased in 1993. His challenge with Parkinson disease for 10 years put him at peace... He is survived by his loving wife, Ailsa, children Craig, Kevin (Katie), Kirsten (Jay), and one grand daughter Elizabeth. The sadness continues for his mother Edna Odermatt, brothers Ron and Wayne (Bonnie), sisters Lola (Eugene), Wilma and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held in Victoria, B.C. on Saturday, May 7th.

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MARY MATTERSON MAY 23, 1910 – APRIL 24, 2011 Mary passed away in her 101st year at Delta View Life Enrichment Center, Ladner. She was predeceased by her husband Basil Matterson in 1990. Mary was born in Glasgow and immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1911. She completed high school in North Vancouver in 1927, worked as a telephone operator until marriage in 1932 and then moved with Basil to Toﬁno and later Ucluelet and Pitt Meadows. With their two children, Dal and Peggy, they ﬁnally settled in Ladner in 1946. Over the years Mary was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mary was wise, kind, patient, athletic and had a good sense of humour. She was an active member of the Fraser Chapter O.E.S. and an avid golfer and member of the Beach Grove Golf Club well into her 90’s. Mary’s family are most appreciative of the kindness and care of Doctor Davidson and the staff at the Delta View Life Enrichment Center. No service by request. Donations to the Delta Hospital Foundation.

MEYERMAN, Hendrika (Rita) Left us peacefully onThursday,April 28,2011 at the IreneThomas Hospice in Delta,BC. Rita was an outgoing, kind and caring person who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Born in Holland, she was in the 96th year of her life and was one of the first residents of the Waterford in Tsawwassen. Living in Holland during and immediately following the war, Rita always loved Canada since it was the Canadian Army that liberated her country and family from five years of occupation. She was a most generous person supporting many charities during her lifetime. Rita was predeceased by her husband Evert, who passed away in 1969 and Dr.Allen Thomas whom she had married in 1985 and who passed away in 1991. Rita is survived by her two sons Harold J.Meyerman,his wife Dorothy,in Palm Springs, California and Gerald E. and his wife Victoria O’Hara, in Johannesburg, South Africa, grandchildren Claudia and Kim in Canada andAlexis and Nicolas in Switzerland,great grandchildren Maya and Kylie in Canada. Her daughter Bernice Kovacevic and her husband Joe live in Delta and Palm Springs. She is also survived by a sister Gerrie van der Heide and sister-in-law Rie Kraaijenzank in Holland. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews in Holland and Thailand. A Service to celebrate Rita’s life will be scheduled later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly encourages contributions to the Irene Thomas Hospice, to the Blind or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, all located in Delta, B.C. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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5075

Mortgages

Bank On Us!

Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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RENTALS 6508

Money to Loan

6505

Apartments & Condos

2 BR, $1250, Modern and Spacious, Utilities included, Shared laundry, No smoking, no pets, References please. Call 778-995-1880

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR Ladner across Park nr ammens, adult bldg h/h/w, cbl,ns, np June 1 $720. 604-946-2719 2 BR, Ladner Village, clean unit, avail May 15, prkg, ns np, $800. Richard 604-240-5693

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 suites 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

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

Greensview

Could you use $30k or even $300k? If you own a home, we can help. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. Independent lenders since 1969.

1-800-NEW-LOAN

Could You Use

$20,000 $30,000

How About

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

Del Rio

300,000

CALL 604-430-1498

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

If you own property Capital Direct can help.

Lora Court

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

Georgia Court/ Harbourside

604-630-3300 • www.househunting.ca Call or visit us online today to discover the latest listings in your favorite neighbourhoods!

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

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BR. 1.5 bath, 1500sf, Tsaw. view of Baker, upper unit, laundry room, own deck, June 1, ns, np, $1300+utils, 604-261-5632

6540

Houses - Rent

BEACHGROVE, TSAW with pool, lrg 2 Br Rancher, 2 f/p, ensuite, family room, dbl garage, fenced yard, short term ok, 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. $1500 per month on a one year lease. No Pets and references required. Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 LADNER, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 f/p, 5 appl, satellite/internet, no pets, avail now, $1750. 604-272-4718 TSAW T/H, 3BR, 2.5 ba, 2000sf, full bsmt, 6appl, $1800, n/s, u/g prgk, June 1, sh/term lease, email dcgord@aol.com ..604-948-0800

6565

Office/Retail Rent

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, 1658 sq ft.

●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

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

6008

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

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

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

Need a New Place?

6602

2 BR bsmt, large, full bath, Ladner, 4 appls, yard, $900+1/3 utils, ns, Now, 604-765-3642 3 BR Central Tsaw, clean upper flr, newly reno’d, insuite wd, ns, np. $1550 incl utils 604-716-8080

Richmond

Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

6020

Houses - Sale

9125

Domestic

1995 NISSAN Maxima fully loaded, a/cond, sunroof, leather int, a/cared to 2012. Needs muffler. $1200obo. 604-809-5534 1996 BUICK Regal 242,000 km, very clean, runs grt. nr new tires, a/cared, reliable, alarm, imobilizer $2,000. 604-940-3886

9145

Scrap Car Removal

6020-01

Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley Open House Sat/Sun 1-4, 20827-43A ave. immaculate 2872sf 5br 2.5ba home, quiet cul-de-sac $669K 534-0852 id5318 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234

6020-01

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

604 628 9044

Scrap Car Removal

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422

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Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk! www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC E

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2004 FORD F350 diesel Lariat, 135 K, set up for 5th wheel, canopy $18,900. 604-943-4342

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

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

Call 778-882-4128

8060 8055

Cleaning

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 TSAWWASSENS BEST House cleaning, honest, reliable, thorough, Call Amanda 778-995-4386 Exc Ref’s.

Computer Services

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

9173

Vans

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

8058

Blinds & Draperies

view ads online @

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

HOME SERVICES 8020

Real Estate

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

Houses - Sale

Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

9145

8058 Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

6008-28

6020

AUTOMOTIVE

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM, Ladner, storage room. own laundry, $900, Avail June 1, ns, np, 604-946-3128

Condos/ Townhouses

Find one in the Classiﬁeds To advertise call 604-630-3300

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

Affordable 1 and 2 bedroom suites available 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

6008

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

LADNER 1 bedroom suite available in a quiet well maintained building.. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and h/w. To make an appt to view please call 604-946-4633

Apt/Condos

REAL ESTATE

DELTA WEST

Money to Loan

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

Business Opps/ Franchises

5070

Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST GUARANTEED Pardon in Canada. FREE Consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

$500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

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 Cell:604-220-3145

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 604-802-2884.

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2001 TITANIUM 24EX, 1 slide, qu bed, ns, no pets, 4 new shocks/ tires. $18,900. 604-943-4342 2004 JAYCO 10ft Tent Trailer, fully loaded, sleeps 8, good cond. Asking $6500 obo. 604-524-4778

8075

Drywall

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 604

Commercial Residential SANDY

946-8460 or 202-8319

Renting or buying, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

May 4, 2011 The Delta Optimist

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Call ThE Experts HANDYMAN SERVICES

Bermuda John Honest & Dependable No Job too Small

604.948.3199 778.688.1950

• • • • • • •

PROPERTY SERVICES

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

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

Residential & Commercial Window Cleaning • Power Washing Roof Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning & Installation www.sharperwindowcleaning.com

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

Steve M. Harper Toll-Free: 1(877)906-9220 Mobile: (604)644-8046

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

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

HOME SERVICES 8080

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

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

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158 PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Cedar fence installs. Full lawn & gardening services. 604-271-5319

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

8130

Handyperson

NEED A HAND?

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Need Help ?

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

Call Ed 604.946.2191 604.219.4789

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

8180

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

604-948-5296

CASCADIA PAINTING

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

604-943-4024

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

PRECISION PAINTING

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

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

Call 778-999-4164

AAA

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 FREE DELIVERY

888-8881

To view or pick up 5333 176 St., Surrey

WE'RE THE GOOD GUYS IN THE GREEN TRUCKS

Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

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

Painting

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

Mark 778-323-1045

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. TAKE AWAY THE PRESSURE Painting, interior/exterior Contact Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

8220

Plumbing

Interior & Exterior

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

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

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

PENNEY LANDSCAPING Lawn maintenance - hedge trimming - clean up - Locally owned & operated. Dan 604-417-2011

PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Power washing/hand washing, concrete & blacktop sealing, rubbish removal, yard maintenance, fencing, gutter repairs and cleaning, windows and much more. (Ladner) Call Bob for a free estimate Cell 604-313-8843 www.prpm.ca

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

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

8185

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000 PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. No hst Rick 604-809-6822

8225

FAIRWAY PAINTING

7291234

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

Moving & Storage

Power Washing

AQUA

604.374.2360 info@greentimberhomereno.ca

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

Rob 604-946-4796

8250

Roofing

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

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

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

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

ALL IN ONE CALL

•Renovations and handyman •Established, reliable & local •Kitchens, baths, fences, decks, painting, tiling, etc. Call Peter McLaughlin cell 604-619-4859

Need Space? We Have It!

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE - 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

POINT ROBERTS

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

Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

Roofing

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. Will beat any written price! 604-856-4999

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

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

*A discount equivalent to the HST will be given, call for details.

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

WE PAY THE HST!*

25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty

604-984-9004 604-984-6560 #1 Rooﬁng Company in BC A

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

8300

Tried & True Since 1902

Call for a free estimate:

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

ROOFING OUR SPECIALTY

778.886.8541 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

JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8307

Telephone Services

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

8309

Commercial

Personal

8250

Spring Special

PRESSURE WASHING

604-218-1500

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

Kitchens, Baths, Home Repairs, Decks....

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

PLUMBERS

CANSTAR PAINTING

Visa / MC / Debit Accepted

Building on your ideas.

“We Keep you Dry”

CTL PAINTING

Amar • 604-782-6710

• Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Power Raking • Hedging • 15% Seniors Discount • Free Estimates • Flexible Hours

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

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

604.943.2232 604.802.4142

BEST IN CLASS

604-946-7308

Member: Better Business Bureau

Call Kevin Jamieson

778.881.6096

“Give us a Call!”

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

Renovations & Home Improvement

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs!

Interior & Exterior Wcb & Liability Insured

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

8240

K&S PRO PAINTING

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

For anything Yard Related!

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Richard Ryan

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

10,000 Annually 10.000Deliveries Deliveries Annually BC’s BIGGEST B.C.’S BIGGESTAN ANDBEST BESTSUPPLIER SUPPLIEROFOFQUALITY QUALITY NATURAL ORGANIC & COMPOST SOILS NATURAL ORGANIC & COMPOST SOILS

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

SUPER SOIL INC.

SPRING SALE

Home Services

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

“Spring Clean-Up”

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

8090

8130

Tiling

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 Bldg Mntce. windows, gutters, pressure washing etc. Free est. 778-558-6842

SHINY WINDOWS OF DELTA

•BOB THE WINDOW MAN• Window cleaning in and out, gutters, local business. Established in 1993 Call Bob 604-943-3629

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