Delta Optimist - April 19, 2013

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Trustees get earful over budget Deep cuts, including chopping 16 jobs and reducing bus service, are looming in order to address deficit BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Parents, teachers and students attending the Delta school board’s budget consultation meeting Tuesday night in Ladner made it clear they don’t feel deep spending cuts are fair.

Speakers expressed various concerns about the proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year, but the common thread was the

need to look for efficiencies elsewhere.

The school board is looking at various measures to balance a projected $3.46 million deficit.

The allocation of one-time money late last year by the Ministry of Education and higher than projected revenues from Delta’s International Student Program will help offset the deficit, as well as increased revenues from other areas, but that still leaves just

over $1.9 million remaining to be chopped.

The proposed cuts include reducing several custodial positions, increasing student-teacher ratios and cutting education assistants that support students with special needs. In total, 16 fulltime jobs are to be eliminated.

The single biggest area to be impacted is the district’s bussing program, which will see funding from Victoria cut in half, meaning

students in rural areas will have to make their own way to school.

Special needs students will still be transported, but the board will have to take a further look at that program once provincial funding for the transportation budget shrinks further next year.

Noting parents weren’t advised until late Friday the district was planning to eliminate the bus program, Cheryl Kristiansen suggested efficiencies could be found

elsewhere, including consolidating routes.

Several other parents also conveyed concerns about the safety of their children walking to school because adequate transit isn’t available. Some, noting they feel their kids are being discriminated against, pointed out parents were willing to pay a fee to ensure the service keeps running.

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Team prize earmarked for Dugald BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

A Ladner field will be getting an upgrade thanks to an award won by a local soccer team.

The Ladner Girls U10 Storm was named the BMO Team of the Week national champion last year, a title that brought several rewards, including $125,000 for the refurbishment of a local soccer field.

The team chose to have the money put towards upgrades planned for Dugald Morrison Park because that is its main field and recently, along with BMO, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Corporation of Delta.

Team, bank and municipal officials were at the park on Tuesday for a sign unveiling to mark the donation.

“Ladner Storm wish to direct the BMO Team of the Week awards towards an amenity at Dugald Morrison Park as part of the Ladner Sports Field

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Mayor Lois Jackson and Bank of Montreal representative Mark Stafford joined coach Robb Semler (far right) and the rest of the Ladner Storm for a sign unveiling ceremony at Dugald Morrison Park this week. The $125,000 the girls received as BMO Team of the Week national champion will be put toward a field house at the park.

Enhancement Project,” Ken Kuntz, director of parks, recreation and culture, stated in a report to Delta council last month.

The design of the amenity is still evolving, Kuntz said, but it’s anticipated to be a component of a field house, such as a meet-

ing room, planned for the site.

The Storm will have the chance to work with Delta to guide the design of the field house, Kuntz

said.

The main piece of the Dugald Morrison Park upgrade is the construction of an artificial turf field.

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View video with Delta South candidates (from left) Vicki Huntington, Bruce McDonald and Nic Slater addressed the Probus Club of South Delta Wednesday morning in Tsawwassen.

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How is riding’s voice best heard?

Delta South candidates debate merits of independence versus party affiliation during Probus Club meeting BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta South provincial election hopefuls faced a myriad of questions Wednesday during an allcandidates meeting organized by the Probus Club of South Delta.

The event at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn had independent incumbent Vicki Huntington, Liberal Bruce McDonald and the NDP’s Nic Slater provide brief opening remarks before answering questions from the club and the floor.

The queries focused on the biggest issues facing the riding, including health care, long-term care and Delta Hospital’s future role as well as how land use changes will impact the quality of life in South Delta, and, of course, port expansion.

The question that drew perhaps the most vigorous debate was one about the pros and cons of electing an independent MLA. Huntington was the first

independent elected to the legislature in almost 60 years and would make history if re-elected.

“Caucus can have its debates, but you have to remember that government is the decision maker and only government, that is the cabinet itself, creates government policy,” said Huntington. “Caucus members will be told sometimes maybe a few hours before they even see a bill. They can’t change that government decision and can’t talk about it outside the caucus room.”

She noted MLAs from both the Liberals and NDP have approached her asking that she ask tough questions for them in the legislature.

Huntington said while former Delta South Liberal MLA Val Roddick may have worked hard behind the scenes, people weren’t aware what she was doing or where she stood.

“I felt there was something significantly wrong with the party system where you could not hear your

own elected representative publicly defending you.

You knew she was working behind the scenes, but we have to know we are being represented properly and we have to know that our issues are being fought for,” she said.

party’s “road map” put forward in the throne speech and budget, otherwise they shouldn’t be part of the group. It also includes areas where a party has run on a specific platform, such as the Liberal plan for the exportation of natural gas,

“I felt there was something significantly wrong with the party system where you could not hear your own elected representative publicly defending you.”

Vicki Huntington

“I thought that the only way you can get government to change a policy is to publicly voice the concerns and publicly put pressure on government itself.”

Echoing his opening remarks that constituents are better served by having a voice within government, McDonald explained elected members of a party aren’t bound to vote in favour of every government decision.

However, it’s expected they at least follow the

he added.

McDonald said he asked retiring MLA Blair Lekstrom, who was considered a rebel in the Liberal caucus, whether he was ever told he wasn’t allowed to vote against anything put forward by government.

Lekstrom responded that wasn’t the case. He, in fact, voted against his government several times.

“I think it’s important to understand that and I think what we have to do is look at individuals and say,

BUDGET from page 1 “There has to be a costeffective way for this service to stay in place. All of our children have special needs,” said Jill Roberts, a parent of a student attending Pinewood Elementary.

Kristiansen also pointed out very little was being reduced from district administration, something a couple of others during Tuesday’s session also noted didn’t seem fair to frontline teachers and staff.

Lisa Boyle suggested the school board move out of “its ivory tower” and get involved in schools, finding

out firsthand how dollars are being spent.

Several people, including teachers and students, spoke about a proposed reduction in the subsidy for school teaching cafeterias, forcing them to generate more revenue and be more selfsufficient.

Lois Pilling, an instructor at Delta Secondary, noted the program is an important one because it attracts a variety of students, including those who would fall though the cracks because they normally wouldn’t be enrolled in an academic

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CUPE Local 1091 president Colin Pawson told school trustees that custodians have been targeted so often in budget cuts that supervisors now outnumber them. The Delta school board held its budget consultation meeting Tuesday. program.

Sam Ross, a student who

credits the program for helping him land a job, said

‘What is your track record?

Have you been able to take issue with things and stand up?’”

McDonald said if the Liberal government ever allowed optioned farmlands in South Delta to be converted into industrial uses through an order-in-council, he’d have no choice but to resign from the party.

“An independent in that same system of government has really no ability to set an agenda and then accomplish that agenda. It’s actually a really good job when you think of it. You can come with unfettered opinions and complain about everything, you can bring everything forward as an issue, and you don’t actually have to get to a specific place.”

Slater said although Huntington has done a good job as an independent, she would always remain in opposition, which is why the NDP provides a better alternative.

“Vicki has done a good job in opposition, the NDP

have done a good job in opposition, but the NDP are not going to stay in opposition, not if we are going to have anything to do with that. So, I simply urge you to support the NDP as a viable alternative to an independent that will not be forming government, despite all the good work that she’s done.

“I don’t think there’s any question that as a government, an independent will never be ever be able to legislate,” he added.

Slater noted his party, which is closely connected federally and provincially, had taken the word “socialist” out of its constitution because they have become true social democrats, which he said should appeal to voters.

Another all-candidates meeting, sponsored by the Optimist and Delta Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The provincial election is May 14.

hundreds of students have benefited from it.

Gerald Worobetz, a program instructor at SDSS, also raised concerns about student safety as teaching assistants that act as supervisors in the kitchen have been reduced.

Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer told trustees the budget cuts are clearly unacceptable. He went over several issues, including a plan to cut English language teaching assistance to international students even though the school board is hoping to bring even more of those students to Delta.

“It bothers many, many

teachers when they see the educational experience of international students falling far, far short of what the total educational experience should be for these lonely individuals. There’s a moral aspect of this issue that many teachers find very troubling and must not continue to be ignored,” Steer said.

Saying the proposed cuts will be a difficult choice, school board chairperson Laura Dixon said questions posed at budget meeting will be answered at next Tuesday’s board meeting.

The district is required to submit its budget to the province by June 30.

A4 The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013

Road pricing concept gaining traction

Victoria willing to listen to Lower Mainland mayors as palatable funding source sought for transit improvements BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It’s looking like bridge and tunnel tolls will become a fact of life for South Deltans.

So-called “road pricing” moved a step closer recently with Transportation Minister Mary Polak’s announcement she will meet with the Mayors Council on Regional Transportation to determine long-term funding options for TransLink, as well as how to make it more accountable to elected officials.

The regional district has been at odds with both TransLink and the provincial government for more than two years over how to fund transit improvements.

Regional mayors recently rejected a proposed temporary additional property tax levy.

Earlier this year, Metro Vancouver mayors submit-

ted recommendations to Victoria, including the controversial concept of road pricing, which could mean tolls on all bridges and the George Massey Tunnel.

Polak and ministry officials will now discuss those options with September set as the deadline for an agreement.

The provincial government has long stated it would only toll new crossings, leaving free alternatives for commuters. Premier Christy Clark recently stated her views against region-wide tolling, however, the government could end up changing its tune if mayors push for tolling.

The Optimist asked Polak, who was touring a River Road business last week, if the government is willing to change its policy.

She responded the introduction of tolls, or other forms of road pricing, would depend on a number crite-

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Transportation Minister Mary Polak says Victoria is open to discussing road pricing, which could see tolls on highways and crossings, including the George Massey Tunnel, with Greater Vancouver mayors. ria, including affordability.

“We really have to get into the detail of it, but I’m very pleased with their willingness to sit down and have the discussion. That’s certainly better than the debate back and forth.”

Mayor Lois Jackson said any form of tolling must

have fairness, so that it’s not just residents on the south side of the Fraser River paying the bill.

“If I’m paying a toll here or in Surrey, then somebody is going to have to pay a toll on the Lions Gate (Bridge). Why aren’t we tolling the Sea to Sky? “I think fair is fair. I think it would have to be a low toll of 50 cents, but everyone pays a piece of it.

A lot of collaboration has to go into this and everyone

has to share the load here,” she said.

Jackson noted a system would have to be in place so those that don’t have to cross bridges, but nonetheless contribute to congestion, pay their fair share as well.

As far as the possibility mayors fighting amongst themselves to get the tolling revenues for projects in their own communities, Jackson said it would be important for them “to take

off their local hats and put on their regional hats.”

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she’s also concerned road pricing would discriminate against drivers south of the Fraser.

“I do think, though, that a very close study of congestion pricing may have the best and most immediate potential. It relies on time of day/peak hour use and has been extremely successful in London, Stockholm and elsewhere,” she said.

Saying poor land use planning has created a plethora of transportation problems, retiring Delta North MLA Guy Gentner noted people south of the Fraser have no choice but to get into their cars because they’re not well served by transit.

He said they may be more open to the idea of tolls if they see it pays for something like a light rapid transit system south of the Fraser, rather than expensive SkyTrain projects elsewhere.

A TransLink report last year recommended the tolling of vehicles at major exit and entry points.

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A6 The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013

Delta stands firm against servicing TFN Regional district asking municipality to enter into agreement with First Nation to facilitate major growth plans BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta is standing its ground against the regional district over the Tsawwassen First Nation’s servicing conundrum.

Much to the chagrin of local officials, the board of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District recently approved a resolution that essentially asks Delta to enter into an interim five-year sewer agreement with the TFN. The First Nation has massive growth plans on several fronts, including a pair of shopping malls where site preparation is well underway.

However, the TFN does not have the infrastructure to serve that growth. It’s been a long-standing issue, one that’s prompted Delta to repeatedly insist it does not

have the capacity to service the TFN’s growth.

“It would be unwise for Delta to pursue any sewer agreement with the Tsawwassen First Nation on an interim basis,” said Delta CAO George Harvie, warning, “I can’t see how we could shut the pipe off.

I don’t see us having that ability.”

Harvie noted the municipality entered into an interim agreement to partially extend sewer service only to the TFN’s existing housing, but had no intention of extending it further, let alone becoming the longterm solution to the TFN’s growth.

Mayor Lois Jackson agreed, saying officials with the regional district “don’t get it or just don’t want to get it” when it comes to Metro Vancouver having to provide servicing for the

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The Tsawwassen Shores housing development is under construction at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

TFN. A staff report to council notes the limited interim agreement Delta agreed to almost three years ago for the TFN’s current homes has never been executed, so that agreement should be scrapped. Council approved that recommendation.

As far as the TFN wanting an interim deal to service its growth, as well as a long-term deal, the report notes, “We remain very concerned that Metro Vancouver’s solution to

providing sewer services to Tsawwassen First Nation will be to use Delta’s sanitary sewer force main without providing Delta’s taxpayers with sufficient recovery of the force main’s costs. Such a solution would also impact Delta’s autonomy and the ability to plan for the future of South Delta, the Tilbury industrial area and Boundary Bay Airport as outlined in Delta’s Official Community Plan.”

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The proposal would have seen Metro Vancouver take over responsibility for the sewer force main, which extends from the B.C. Ferries terminal to Annacis Island, from the Delta and allow TFN to immediately connect to the line.

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Female duo sought after thefts from spa & salon

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, April 8 and Sunday, April 14: Tsawwassen • April 11, 2:10 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: The owner of the coffee shop reported his wife’s vehicle parked behind the shop was damaged with someone kicking in the right rear tail light and smashing the driver’s side door mirror.

• April 11, 6 p.m., 1300block of 56th Street: The spa was entered by two females with one of the females distracting the employee by asking questions and requesting a tour while the other female entered the staff room and stole the keys to the premises. The suspects then quickly fled the scene.

• April 11, 6:30 p.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: The same two females entered the hair salon and while the younger female distracted the employee, the older female reached behind the counter and stole the employee’s iPhone and wallet. Both the suspects then quickly fled the salon.

One of the suspects is in her late 20s with long hair

and the other is in her late 40s with short, dirty blond hair.

• April 12, 10:21 p.m., 900-block of Pacific Drive: Complainant reported several youths damaging his neighbour’s property. Police apprehended one of the suspects with another admitting his participation. Both suspects were remorseful, took full responsibility and will pay for the damage that amounts to several hundred dollars. The suspects were turned over to the custody of their guardians. Police will follow up on the situation.

• April 14, 8:02 p.m., 700-block of 49th Street: Three youths were reported riding dirt bikes in the playground of the school.

When police arrived, the youths fled the scene, leaving behind several items, including two cans of beer, a T-shirt, baseball hat, blue shoulder bag and a cell phone. Items submitted to property unit for disposal if not claimed.

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• April 12, 3:01 p.m., 4900-block of Central Avenue: Complainant reported someone had stolen her purse from her vehicle while she was in the dog park or while she was working the night shift at the seniors care home.

One credit card was used to make a $100 purchase at a gas station and an attempt had been used to make a $193 purchase at a convenience store. Surveillance video at the convenience store captured images of the suspect.

• April 13, 5:25 p.m., 9600-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported her wallet was stolen from her vehicle and an attempt had been made to use her credit card at a gas station. Police obtained video surveillance for possible identification of the suspect.

• April 13, 1:17 p.m., 6300-block of Crescent Place: Passenger door of the complainant’s company van was punched out and several items, including hand tools and furnace repair parts, were stolen.

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The upgrades to the intersection at Arthur Drive and Ladner Trunk Road are on schedule.

“We anticipate the works being completed this summer, likely in July,” engineering director Steven Lan told Delta council Monday night.

Coun. Ian Paton commended Delta staff and the work crews for keeping traffic flowing during construction, which started in January.

“I think things are going really smoothly consider-

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Spring cleaning includes getting rid of unwanted paperwork, which can be disposed of in the right way in an upcoming Delta Friends of the Library event.

Shredding sensitive documents is a recommended way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Delta Friends of the Library is sponsoring a fundraiser that offers Fraser Valley Regional Library customers and community members an opportunity to directly support Delta libraries by bringing their confidential documents and tax papers for secure destruction by Shred-it.

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ing how much construction is going on in downtown Ladner,” Paton said, adding he has noticed many drivers are finding alternate routes for getting into Ladner Village.

“I really too want to thank engineering, management, directors, all the crew, they’re all doing a really good job for us,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “We look forward to that really large project being completed.”

Utility work is still being completed and once that is done the roadwork can begin.

Upgrades are to include:

widening of Arthur Drive and lane reconfiguration to improve traffic flow; stamped and coloured crosswalks; a decorative sidewalk; landscaping with rain gardens; decorative street lights with banners and hanging baskets; as well as a concrete (wooden in appearance) boardwalk across the Chillukthan Slough.

At Monday’s meeting, council awarded the contract for the road upgrades to Imperial Paving Ltd. for $1.98 million.

The total cost of the project is estimated to come in at $3.98 million.

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A10 The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013 Opinion Page Published every Wednesday & Friday by the Delta Optimist, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership #207 - 4840 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T6 Phone 604-946-4451 Fax 604-946-5680 www.delta-optimist.com Publisher: Tom Siba tsiba@ delta-optimist.com

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW I don’t think it will be long before we’re paying for the privilege to drive on pretty much every major thoroughfare in the Lower Mainland.

As politicians at all levels try to devise a plan to fund billions of dollars of needed transportation improvements, the term “road pricing” continues to gain traction in those discussions.

It’s another, perhaps more palatable, way of saying tolls, but in this case, they would likely be applied all over, not just on shiny new crossings.

As politicians look to extract more money from our pockets, I guess there’s some comfort in the fact they’re trying to do so in the fairest way possible. That’s been a big bone of contention in recent years as mayors throughout the region haven’t been keen on the way in which revenue has been raised, to say nothing of their inability to direct where that money is spent.

Mayors have been reluctant to increase property taxes because that’s done on bills they send out each spring, but it’s also unfair to tax a homeowner that may or may not put a strain on the region’s road network. That’s where road pricing comes in: The more you use the roads, the more you’ll pay.

For it to be effective, however, both the costs and benefits have to be far-reaching and they must pass the fairness test.

There are still many decisions to be made, but I suspect in order for all mayors, and by extension their constituents, to buy in it will require everyone who drives a certain distance, not just those using a crossing, to buck up.

Consequently, all areas of the Lower Mainland will also expect to share in the transit improvements these tolls finance.

The idea of south of Fraser commuters paying a toll to fund a subway to UBC isn’t going to fly for obvious reasons, so those devising the road pricing structure must be cognizant of such or the initiative won’t get off the ground.

There are always going to be turf wars among politicians, who will work to ensure their constituents aren’t overtaxed or underserved, but as long as fairness remains a guiding principle, I suspect they’ll eventually reach a consensus.

Victoria hasn’t been supportive of tolling existing infrastructure, but if mayors provide a comprehensive plan that finally offers a logical way forward on transit improvements, provincial politicians will be quick to jump on board.

It’s by no means a done deal, but all signs point to the concept of road pricing getting a long look from legislators in the months ahead.

Gov’t MLA doesn’t necessarily pay dividends for constituents STEVE GRAHAM

COMMUNITY COMMENT The major issue in the 2009 provincial election for Delta South was whether the riding would be better represented by a Liberal MLA and cabinet minister, or by an independent. The Liberal protagonists argued that a Liberal backbencher or cabinet member would be more effective and influential in promoting and protecting the interests of the riding.

In a Liberal advertisement in the Optimist, Coun. Bruce McDonald stated: “I can tell you from experience that the benefits of having a cabinet minister representing Delta are enormous.”

However, Vicki Huntingdon defeated Wally Oppal because the voters concluded the premise of influence was not true.

Liberal Val Roddick won the 2001 election with 67 per cent of the vote, which was certainly

a measure of faith and trust in a Liberal MLA. Shortly afterward, on Jan. 17, 2002, Roddick and the Fraser Health Authority convened a public meeting to announce a plan to turn Delta Hospital into a nursing station, declaring that fullservice medical care in South Delta was “unsustainable.”

Roddick’s action was so selfevidently contrary to the welfare of South Deltans that she barely survived a recall vote in 2003.

Later, the Liberal government proposed to upgrade the power lines through Tsawwassen. This project had no benefit to the community, and residents near the power line had a reasonable apprehension of potential health risk.

Roddick remained completely silent on the issue, while Oppal stated that he contacted then energy minister Richard Neufeld about the project but could not convince the government to modify it. This likely cost him the election in 2009.

In an interview published in the Optimist just before the 2009 election, Roddick stated she was disappointed she had been ineffective at influencing the alignment of the South Fraser Perimeter Road. The Liberals replaced Roddick with Oppal, who promised to be more

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Letters are accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those on local matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. All letters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number

effective.

On May 6, 2009, there was a photo on the front page of the Optimist of Wally Oppal, Gordon Campbell and Bobby Lenarduzzi.

The associated story said they were in the riding “to announce that, if re-elected, a Liberal government would pour $17.5 million into the development of a world-class soccer training facility at John Oliver Park in East Delta.”

The Liberal government was re-elected, but the soccer facility campaign promise made by Oppal and the premier didn’t come true.

Campbell and Oppal could have made a more serious commitment to use some of the $17.5 million to restore full services to Delta Hospital, which is located in the Delta South riding.

Recent history indicates that a Liberal MLA and a cabinet minister who resided in the riding did not have the inclination or influence to effectively stop or modify bad government policies and projects in our riding.

The argument that a Liberal MLA would better represent the riding has been demonstrated to be false. The best MLA for South Delta is one that will work for, and look out for, South Deltans.

(not for publication). The Optimist will not print “name withheld” letters. Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.

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Letters to the Editor

Editor: We would like to thank the Corporation of Delta for sponsoring last week’s information meeting on the Union Cycliste International (UCI) Road Race that will be held in Tsawwassen this summer.

The engineering department and the Tour de Delta staff provided an excellent presentation regarding this exciting event, highlighting the route that the cyclists will take through Tsawwassen and emphasizing the very thorough planning that has been undertaken to make certain that

all goes smoothly.

Thanks also to event manager Mark Ernsting who patiently answered all of our questions.

This is the only road cycling race in B.C. with international sanctioning and top professional teams from North America, Europe and South America have already committed.

For the residents of Tsawwassen, it will be an exciting day of racing that offers plenty of opportunities to participate, whether as a volunteer or spectator.

The multi-lap, 11-kilometre race route through

many Tsawwassen neighbourhoods will give residents a firsthand look at high level athletes and teams, with the women doing seven laps and the men 14.

This all-day event is the perfect opportunity for neighbourhood “watch” parties. Sign up as a race volunteer or begin your party plans.

Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this summer’s prestigious event — the July 7 UCI designated Delta Road Race.

Peter Sziklai Sylvia Skratek

Beach Grove family issues warning to neighbours after its beloved cat is found drowned Editor: For the last 23 years I have raised a family in Beach Grove, and last Thursday night, our beloved cat JC was found dead from being drowned by what we can only imagine as a deranged person who lives in our neighbourhood.

His waterlogged body had been placed on the side of the road around the corner from our house and was discovered by a neighbour out walking his dog around 11 p.m.

This letter is being sent to inform readers and to warn the residents of Beach

Grove of a cruel neighbour, one that hurts innocent animals. Your cats are not safe, not just from raccoons and coyotes but from a cruel human being that thinks nothing of drowning cats and squirrels because they come onto their property.

Sue Wagner

B RUCE M C D ONALD Getting it done! for Delta South Bruce is the only candidate committed to a new South Delta - Richmond crossing For over 22 years, as a member of Delta Council, Bruce has helped persuade successive governments that a new or additional crossing is required from South Delta to Richmond.

Now, he wants to take our voice to Victoria and ‘Get it done!’ Only Bruce has pledged to make the Massey Tunnel replacement project - Priority # 1.

Delta needs a strong voice in Victoria, that’s what the citizens of South Delta need and want - it’s what we deserve! The future of our community will be determined by how we resolve our transportation problems today. Bruce will ensure it remains a key government priority.

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Corporation of Delta hosting Trades & Technical Career Fair The free event will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The fair will present Delta students, their parents and the public with

career options in trades and technical areas. It is being offered with assistance from the Delta school district and will feature exhibits from BCIT, Kwantlen

Polytechnic University, Vancouver Community College and local employers.

“I think it’s important for young people today to know

Horsing Around in Delta Horse and Humans: A Special Bond for all Ages!

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that there are many options to a successful career and they don’t necessarily need to attend university to achieve their dreams,” said Mayor Lois Jackson.

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The Corporation of Delta will host its first Trades & Technical Career Fair on Wednesday, May 8 at the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta.

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In the teen years, the need to have the equine bond intensifies. In a tumultuous time of their life, teens look to their horse for strength, unquestioning acceptance and support, quietude and stability. The horse and their barn friends become a “constant” in their life, a place where they can be guaranteed success through dedication, learn responsibility, and be thoroughly gratified by the experience.

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There is an accepted truth amongst even the smallest children of three who come out to our stables for their weekly ride: their pony love them the best, that he is the best pony in the world, and that he would prefer to sleep at the foot of his rider’s bed!” It’s not quite enough to ride a pony, and not even to own a pony, but it might even be best to BE a pony!

Many little girls and boys can be seen cantering around their house, practicing jumping over furniture scattered throughout the living room. Riding day is always the highlight of the week, with the clothes often laid out the night before.

As an adult, riding takes on an entirely different meaning: it’s a time where the rider can just relax, focus on their own goals, and put all the problems of family, work and stress away. The barn is a sanctuary for the entire family, an emotional safety zone, and a place where dreams really can come true.

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Dr. Margaret Fisher, veterinarian, is happy to announce that she is now practicing at the Seafair Animal Clinic in Richmond. She is currently working Monday & Tuesday but will be working Monday to Thursday starting May 13th.

Dr. Fisher welcomes new and existing clients.

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Life is precious By now I am sure many have heard of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Our lives, whether directly affected or not, are in a world where tragedies and atrocities happen, and our lives, whether we like it or not, are affected by it. And in times like this I wonder, if this could happen there, could this not happen anywhere?

As I walk through life, I have seen disasters, both natural and man-made; I have seen acts of terror brought upon people.

Two that come to mind: the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion (as a child growing up in Florida, we were out on the playground watching the launch), and the other is 9/11 where I personally lost friends in

that attack. One an accident and the other deliberate, but I have come to the same conclusion in both: Life is precious.

Being a pastor, I get to witness how precious life is, from births to deaths. In birth, parents often ask for prayer that God be with their child throughout life, and in death a prayer thanking God for having been with them through it and as they go into Heaven.

In times of tragedies and atrocities, I cannot help but look to God as my refuge and strength in knowing that He will neither leave me nor forsake me, and it is in times like in Boston, that I hold that faith ever closer still.

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Stewart brings jazz to live@5005 Singer returns to Ladner next Friday with ‘unbelievable’ band BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

J

azz vocalist Don Stewart is bringing an “unbelievable” band with him when he visits Genesis Theatre in Ladner next Friday for a concert.

“It’s a one in a lifetime band. All these guys are [at] top of the list,” says Stewart.

The lineup includes Miles Foxx Hill (bass), Michael Creber (piano/ synthesizer), Miles Black (piano/synthesizer), Joel Fountain (drums), Dave Say (saxophone) and Holly Burke (vocals/flute).

“It’s going to be a good time,” says Stewart, who is also an actor, writer and producer. “These guys know each other and respect each others’ talent.

They’re looking forward to getting together.”

Vancouver’s Stewart plans on singing tunes from

a few of his latest projects, including music from Midnight Hour and Tender Lies.

Tender Lies is a CD with all original music Stewart worked on with Black, an accomplished jazz pianist who began his professional music career at 14.

“He’s a superstar. He’s an unbelievable guy to work with,” says Stewart, adding they just “kinda clicked” together.

Stewart previously brought his Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole show to Genesis.

The concert is part of the theatre’s live@5005 series.

The show is scheduled for Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner.

Tickets are $10, cash only, at the door on the night of the performance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Visit genesistheatre.ca for more information.

View video with SUBMITTED PHOTO

Jazz singer Don Stewart will perform April 26 at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre as part of the theatre’s live@5005 concert series.

Annual photo event has something for everyone BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Rhoda Brooks and Sharon Wright pose with some of the photos that will be featured in Delta Photo Inspirations.

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Delta Photo Inspirations, with a juried photo exhibit, seminars and trade show, takes place over two days next week in Tsawwassen.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Christopher Morris, who will be sharing photos he shot as an official photographer for the Vancouver and London Olympics, says event co-chair Rhoda Brooks.

“I think that will have a broad range of appeal to people. He’s a great communicator.

“I’ve heard him before. We’re

excited to have him as keynote,” she says.

Presenters will cover a range of topics in seminars ranging from nature photography, beginner and intermediate Lightroom, a program Brooks says could dynamically change a photographer’s workflow, as well as a talk on the business side of the craft.

“The great thing about DPI is it’s really great for people who are from the budding enthusiast all the way up to those who either have started their own businesses or thinking about starting their own businesses. There’s really something for everyone.”

This is the third year the local photography club has presented

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The first portion takes place Friday evening and consists of the juried exhibit where prints will be on display, awards will be handed out and a dessert reception will be held. That part is free and open to everyone.

A $60 package on the second day allows attendees to go to two seminars, the trade show, the keynote presentation and have lunch.

Delta Photo Inspirations takes place Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12th Ave. Check out www.deltaphotoinspirations.com for information, including a full schedule.

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Incognito had the crowd on its feet at the annual Rockin’ for Reach benefit concert, which raised more than $8,700, last weekend.

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by adding some new numbers to their popular blues and soul set list.

Local favourite Jerry Doucette jumped in halfway through, joining States on vocals and trading off solos with lead guitarist Rob Montgomery. The band ended the evening with Doucette leading the audience in a chorus of Hey Jude in the middle of his hit, Mama Let Him Play, and returning for an encore with Love the One You’re With.

In addition to tickets sales, money was raised through Tim Hortons donation of coffee beverage sales and Fresh Slice Pizza’s contribution of sales proceeds. The event’s unique silent “rocktion” auction brought in a record amount of proceeds.

“It was a great turnout once again, and the funds raised will help get us that much closer to our building project goal,” said Barbara Wallick, chair of the Reach Foundation.

“We really want to thank everyone who made it happen, including our sponsors, donors and our volunteers, in particular our project partners the Kinsmen Club of Ladner and Tsawwassen who helped out all night long.”

Reach has raised close to $1 million of the $4 million project goal. The next event to benefit Reach will be McHappy Day on Wednesday, May 8 in Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s restaurants.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

The Spinney Brothers, Rick and Allan Spinney, brought their bluegrass sound to McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre last Saturday.

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Tsawwassen was rockin’ last Saturday night as musicians, service groups, volunteers and people from all over the Lower Mainland came together to have fun and raise money for a local children’s charity.

The second annual Rockin’ for Reach benefit concert and dance at Kinvillage Community Centre raised $8,736 for Reach Child and Youth Development Society, a local non-profit helping children with special needs.

The funds will go towards Reach’s Building for Children Together project to build a communitybased centre in Ladner that will provide better access to services, programs, education and resources to children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.

Close to 250 guests were treated to a variety of musical acts, unique auction items and prizes.

Opening act The Flat Five featured frontman Tyson McIlroy’s rich vocals and impressive guitar skills along with the talents of young guitarist Carter Low, accompanied by Blaine Davies on drums and Colin Rennie on bass.

Legendary Vancouver band Incognito then took the stage for the rest of the night, opening with lead vocalist Nadine State’s funky rendition of the Temptations’ Shaky Ground.

This was Incognito’s second year headlining the show and they kept it fresh

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Local churches will get together to present Lift Every Voice on Sunday.

The ecumenical choir and instrumental concert will take place at Ladner Christian Reformed Church.

“I think it’s a wonderful thing for everyone to get together,” says Queenie Cheng, the music minister at Ladner United Church.

She will be taking part in her first Lift Every Voice, an annual event that’s sponsored by South Delta Ministerial, a fellowship of local pastors. Cheng will be directing Ladner United’s adult choir, playing for the church’s children’s choir as well as performing a violin duet. There will be small and mass choir performances, an organ prelude and other performances.

Admission is by donation to the Community Fund of Faith. The fund helps people during tough times.

“That’s the point, to raise funds, but I think it

PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS

Pat Rogers, Bart van der Kamp and Ladner United Church music minister Queenie Cheng are involved in Lift Every Voice.

has a much larger purpose of getting all the churches together,” says organizer Pat Rogers.

She says approximately 10 churches in the Ladner and Tsawwassen area will be involved. Everyone is welcome, she notes.

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leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

Get great abs with this at home workout while the arms stay still and the spine remains neutral.

• Do not allow the low back to round.

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Well on Your Way Today I wanted to share with you an awesome ab routine that you can do at home. This workout can be done by anybody, at any fitness level and was designed to strengthen the entire core area.

It is a balanced workout, hitting the mid-section in a 360-degree pattern. Have fun and let me know what you think.

Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, with no rest and aim for one to two full cycles.

1. V-sit bicycle with legs cycling only - arms stay extended (Pic 1) • Sitting as tall as you can and arms extended at shoulder height in front of you, lean back about 30 degrees and lift both feet up and off the floor.

• Slowly cycle the legs,

Pic 1 2. Bicycle crunches on the floor (Pic 2) • Lie flat on the floor, hands light behind the ears and feet off the floor with knees over the hips.

• Slowly cycle the right knee in towards your chest, while the other leg extends out, almost touching the ground.

• At the same time, lift the upper body up and twist at the waist so the left

shoulder comes up to meet the right knee.

• Reverse and bring the other knee in.

3. Feet together, hip bridges (Pic 3a, 3b) • Lie on your back with your feet close to your bum and together.

• Lift the hips as high as you can, keeping the knees and feet together and then slowly lower until bum just barely touches the mat.

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4. Plank with bent knee, single leg presses (Pic 4a, 4b)

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• Perform for 30 seconds and then roll over and do the other side.

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• Lift the knees up towards your left elbow while you lift the upper body up to meet the knees.

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• Lift the chest as high as you can, while keeping the toes gripping into the mat and the chin tucked in.

• Modified: extend the arms beside you, palms facing down.

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• Get into a forearm plank and lift and bend the left leg up off the mat.

• While holding the plank on the forearms and right leg, press the left up towards the ceiling.

• Keep the hips still while you press the left up and down.

• Next set perform the press with the right leg.

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Classic bike meet & swap

The 28th annual Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet will feature Harley Davidson’s rugged utility three-wheeled motorcycle, the “Servi-Car.” The event will take place later this month at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.

The Harley Davidson Servi-Car dominated the industry at its peak with a variety of uses from police motorcycles to meter maids. The icon of vintage motorcycling featured a 45 cubic inch (750cc) engine that was also a favourite of delivery companies and car dealers. Most Servi-Cars acted as traveling billboards, sporting the “Ad” fender skirts that Harley Davidson sold for the model.

At this year’s event, a 1962 Harley Davidson Servi-Car will be displayed among the marquee motorcycles.

Owners of all makes and styles of classic and vintage motorcycle are invited to participate in the Show ‘N Shine, and awards will be presented in several classes, including “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice.”

“The Show ‘N Shine provides a unique opportunity for local restorers to show off their skills. This year promises to be the best display yet,” said organizer Todd Copan.

The Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet is set for Sunday, April 28.

Described as the largest classic and vintage meet in

One week left for Opening The Sidekick Players Club’s three-week run of Opening Night is at the midway point.

Written by Norm Foster and directed by Todd-Elliot Gates, Opening Night is the hilarious story of the opening night of a Broadway production gone horribly wrong.

Opening Night runs until April 27 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings only) at 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. It is a bistro seating format and refreshments are available for purchase to enjoy during the show. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors (60+) and students (12-18).

Reservations can be made by calling 604-2882415.

Western Canada, the event will feature more than 150 tables of hard parts and the West Coast’s top classic motorcycles from a variety of makes.

Swap meet doors open at 10 a.m. Admission is $10 and kids under 12 are free.

For more information visit www.classicbikeswapmeet.com.

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A 1962 Harley Davidson Servi-Car will be on display at the 28th annual Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet on April 28 at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

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VOLUNTEERS CAST A BEAUTIFUL SHADOW

Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 21 to 27 WHEN THEIR SHIP COMES IN ...

For many groups and organizations in our community, the difference between success and failure rests firmly on the dedicated efforts of volunteers. For these organizations, it is like the day their ship comes in when volunteers step forward and make a difference.

Westshore Terminals pays tribute to all of those who volunteer in our community . . . take a bow, your kindness and selfless service are showing.

Meanwhile, Westshore is working at record pace to bring wealth and prosperity to our community through providing jobs, billions of dollars in export earnings, property taxes paid to our municipality, and through sustained support of a wide variety of worthy local causes. That’s what we do when our ship comes in.

www.westshore.com We’re bringing prosperity to Canada

A26 The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013 Volunteer Week

St. David’s Anglican Church says

Thank you to all the GREAT VOLUNTEERS of South Delta

You are important to our community!

Volunteer Week dates way back to WWII 2013 version recognizes passion & impact Now in its 71st year, National Volunteer Week is all about volunteer recognition. This year’s celebration takes place the week of April 21 to 27.

Canada’s volunteers make a tremendous contribution in communities across the country and around the globe. They make our communities resilient and our country vibrant.

Today, volunteers are involved in more ways than ever. Volunteers complete tasks from smartphones while waiting at the bus stop. They sign and share petitions. They govern organizations as board members. They lead rescue efforts when disasters strike.

Every day, Canadians lend a hand to their neighbours and friends. And many of them don’t realize that in doing so they’re vol-

unteering.

National Volunteer Week began in 1943 to draw attention to the vital contribution women made to the war effort on the home front.

Although it was largely forgotten after the Second World War ended, National Volunteer Week experienced a revival in the late 1960s when organizations stressed the importance of thanking volunteers across Canada.

National Volunteer Week was reinstated and has since

grown to become the largest celebration of civic participation in Canada.

The theme of this year’s campaign is Volunteers: Passion. Action. Impact. It recognizes the 13.3 million volunteers across Canada that dedicate themselves to improving their communities.

Volunteers have a passion for getting involved, they take action to support the causes and organizations that matter to them, and they make an impact in our communities.

Thank You

The lifeblood of any nonprofit association such as the Delta Chamber of Commerce is its volunteers.

DELTA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY! From the staff at George Mackie, Ladner Pioneer and Tsawwassen Libraries.

Shred-a-Thon: A Friends’ Fundraising Event ( '!,&&,!!*$ #%+",") Saturday, May 4, 10 am – 2 pm Support your library by bringing your confidential documents and tax papers for secure destruction by Shred-it. Shredding is by donation.

A special thank you to all our office and Visitor Centre volunteers, Board of Directors and all the committee members. Your knowledge, expertise, dedication and commitment to the Delta Chamber of Commerce are greatly appreciated.

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Our Volunteers Build Community!

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, energy and talent to provide support to new Canadians.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! WE COULDN’T BE THE VOICE OF BUSINESS WITHOUT YOU!

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Delta volunteers make Wall of Fame

Several young volunteers smile out from the Wall of Fame in Linsay JamiesonPowell’s office at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

And she knows all their names, where they volunteered and, for many, their hopes for the future. The photos are from last summer. The Wall of Fame comes down at the beginning of each summer and then throughout the season new photos are added.

Jamieson-Powell is the volunteer co-ordinator for the Corporation of Delta, which has about 2,000 volunteers in total.

“I think volunteers are so important to the community,” she said.

Whether it’s a local teen volunteering at one of the many summer day camps, a group from a local business or organization volunteering to plant trees or clean up a park, or the many volunteers needed to help pull off a special event, they all go through her office.

Jamieson-Powell said she gets many calls from residents looking to volunteer

Thank you to our volunteers!

Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council salute the volunteers in our community who dedicate their time, talents and energy towards making Delta a better place to live work and play.

FILE PHOTO

Volunteers are still needed for this Saturday’s Delta Triathlon. their time in the community, and if she doesn’t have a position to match what they’re looking for, she is happy to pass them on to another community group.

“Volunteering should be something that you want to enjoy... it should be something that you embrace,” she said. “It’s your time that you’re giving so it should be worthwhile to you.”

Jamieson-Powell’s office

is filled with packages for the many volunteers for this Saturday’s Delta Triathlon.

It’s one of the events that is completely volunteer driven and a small army is needed to pull it off.

She’s still looking for volunteers to help out. For more information about volunteering for the triathlon, or any other Delta program, email volunteers@delta.ca or call 604-946-3288.

Front row: Cllr. Kanakos, Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Cllr. Bishop Back row: Cllrs. Paton, Hamilton, Campbell and McDonald

The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 delta.ca

117th Ladner Pioneer May Days May 24, 25 & 26

In celebration of volunteer week the Ladner May Days committee would like to thank all our volunteers for making the fair a huge success. www.ladnermaydays.com

A28 The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013 Volunteer Week

President Bob Wilkinson

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THANKS VOLUNTEERS

would like like to extend my genuine appreciation to the many volunteers that help our Legion stay viable. All the executive, the Poppy Campaign workers, they are asked to help with food, music, the meat draw and other fund raising activities. I offer a special thanks to those that attend the, many functions and assist at all functions we are asked to help with..

To our long time volunteer Bartenders Lou Castagner and Barb Haldane who have been there 19 years, I say thank you. To our two more recent Bartenders Tom Johnson (4 years) and Steve Reid (2 year) you have been a part of our recent success and I thank you both. To our great Executive committee that give so generously of your time, thank you to all. Thank to those that assist with our meat draws and fund raisers.

Thanks to Bob our scooter repair man and Ryan Walker for delivering the scooters to those in need free of charge.

I am very proud of the spirit of teamwork and friendship we have built at the Tsawwassen Legion.

Thank You

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Animal shelter volunteers offer help every day of year

The volunteers at Delta Community Animal Shelter are a dedicated bunch, especially the dog walkers.

“There isn’t a day that they aren’t here,” said shelter manager Hugh Nichols, adding that volunteers show up 365 days a year, no matter the weather, to make sure animals housed at the shelter get the care and attention they deserve.

Nichols, who recently took over as manager while Sarah Lowe is on maternity leave, has been working in animal shelters since 1981.

Nichols said the shelter, which is getting ready to move to its new location in a few weeks, has about 30 regular volunteers that come in once or twice a week and about 100 in total.

There are a number of programs at the shelter that benefit from volunteers donating their time and energy, including dog walk-

THANK YOU to all our

VOLUNTEERS For contributing

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Delta Community Animal Shelter volunteer dog walker Diane Bohmert of Tsawwassen takes Coco for a spin. ing and the day-to-day care of cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals. There are volunteers that offer foster homes to animals while they await adoption and others that help keep the shelter clean or help out at special events, like the annual Animal Expo.

“They augment staff,” said Hugh Davies, property use and compliance manger with the Corporation of Delta. “I don’t think we could operate as efficiently without volunteers.”

He said the shelter does not euthanize animals just because they have been at

the shelter for an extended period of time and daily visits from volunteers help provide regular care and socialization.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit www.deltacommunityanimalshelter.ca or call 604-940-7111.

A sincere THANK YOU to all Delta Hospice Society Volunteers

SO MUCH to the success of

KinVillage

During Volunteer Appreciation Month, the Board of Directors of the Delta Hospice Society wishes to recognize and thank each and every volunteer who, in their special and unique way, contributes to our community.

on a daily basis!

Their dedication is commendable and is why Delta Hospice is able to have such tremendous capacity in all areas of service and financial sustainability.

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Our community is very fortunate to have your service at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, the Irene Thomas Hospice and the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care.

DYSL’s Board members, Executive Director and Manager would like to thank our dedicated volunteers at the DYSL WearHouse Thrift Store.

Without our volunteers, we could not operate our social enterprise, the DYSL WearHouse Thrift Store.

Thank You So Much!

Delta Youth Support Line Society (DYSL) 1308 56th Street Tsawwassen, BC

Delta Hospice Board of Directors: Back row left to right – Chris Stanton, Heather King, Michael Rudd, Margot Griffiths, Marty Reynolds, Sally Alston, Chris Pettypiece.

Front row left to right – Nancy Macey, Sharon Farrish, Nancy Friesen.

April 19, 2013 The Delta Optimist A29 Volunteer Week

To celebrate Volunteer Week the Board of Directors and Staff of the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary would like to recognize and thank our volunteers.

Clubs at your service

Many residents volunteer their time to benefit the community through one of the service clubs in South Delta.

There are several clubs out there ready and more than willing to support those in need, raising funds and rolling up their sleeves to make the community an even better place.

Larry Rossiter has been president of the Kiwanis Club of TsawwassenLadner for the past three years and involved for the last decade.

Kiwanis is an international organization with clubs in communities around the world. The organization is “dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

In South Delta, the Kiwanis club raises funds to support a plethora of local groups, including annual student bursaries at both high schools, sports teams, the air cadet squadron, which was started by the club, and KinVillage.

Rossiter said the group aims to support “anything for kids or seniors.” And all the money raised by the small group of volunteers

stays in Delta.

A dwindling and aging membership puts a strain on the remaining members, Rossiter said.

“We would love to get some younger members.”

The Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards FILE PHOTO (TOOBs) has KinVillage CEO Donna Ellis and Greg Watts of been quietly helping many the TOOBs with the community centre sign at KinVillage, which the club helped fund. local groups and individu“Thank you volunteers als since 1984. and all service clubs,” said Most of the club’s fundGreg Watts, arch bastard of raising is done through food the TOOBs. services at local events, The Kiwanis Club of such as Ladner Bandfest, Tsawwassen-Ladner and Tsawwassen Sun Festival the TOOBs are just two of and the outdoor movie the service clubs in South nights. However, the group Delta. Others include: also receives other dona• Ladner-Tsawwassen tions and funding through Kinsmen Club community gaming grants.

• Ladner Lions The group’s longest • Tsawwassen Boundary standing cause is the annual Bay Lions community Christmas • Rotary Club of Ladner Hamper Drive, which con• Rotary Club of tinues to grow year after Tsawwassen year.

• Tsawwassen Shriners

Your efforts and countless hours have contributed to the continued success of daily operations and to the preservation of of our local sanctuary and wildlife habitat.

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Delta Police Buildings

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For anyone interested in volunteering for the Delta Police visit our website: deltapolice.ca

Kevin Brennan, Laura Cassidy, Linda Foley, Bruce Fougner, Annette Garm, Dr. Nav Grewal, Randy Kaardal, Beryl Matthewson, Stephen Millen, Doug Miller, Margo Peerless, Tim Sandhu, Don Sangster

From our Gala and Golf committee members to our event and office volunteers, we could not do it without you!

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The Delta Police Department is very proud of the 350 volunteers that work for our Department. Their commitment, hard work and dedication is very much appreciated by our police officers and civilian staff, as well as the members of our Community.

On behalf of the Department, I extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many volunteers: Reserve Constables, Victim Services, Auto- Crime volunteers, canine quarries, Delta Police Board members, Delta Police Foundation members and our volunteers working at our Ladner C.o.P.S, Tsawwassen C.o.P.S., and North Delta C.o.P.S. . Your countless hours of service has made Delta a safer and better community.

-Jim Cessford, Chief Constable.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith McGee, Chair; Allan Baydala, Vice-Chair; Lois Wilkinson, Past-Chair; Andrew Clark, Treasurer

Our heartfelt thanks to over 250 volunteers that give the gift of time and talent to make sure our special events and functions run smoothly.

Delta Community Police Stations

MOONLIGHT GALA The 14th Annual Moonlight Gala raised an impressive $300,000.

Committee: Margo Peerless, Darlene Barbour, Kathy Gregerson, Kirsten Hansen, Judy Johnson, Myrna Webster, Lois Wilkinson, Jacqui Witt, Emily Wolzen

DELTA HEALTH GOLF CLASSIC The 13th Annual Delta Health Golf Classic raised over $164,000.

Committee: Don Sangster, Ingrid Barnes, Neil Bidwell, Warren Brown, Brad Cooper, Bruce Fougner, Ben Lewis, Tina Thygesen, Brittany Werner, Danielle Werner OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Bernice Pearson, Carolyn Roberts EVENT VOLUNTEERS Your countless hours contributed to raising almost $500,000 for the Cardiac Care Fund last year. You have made an enourmous impact in the live of people living in Delta.

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Libraries turn to DFriendsC for help Group offers fundraising, advocacy & support

The Corporation of Delta’s Emergency Management Program along with Delta Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services would like to extend their apprecation and sincere thanks to:

DeltaHall Marine (DMU) #4 Unit Firefighters Emergency Social Services (ESS) Emergency Social Services (ESS) DeltaDelta Amateur Radio Society Amateur Radio(DARS) Society (DARS) Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) for their support and ongoing commitment towards public safety in Delta To learn more about Delta ESS, DARS and NEPP please contact the Emergency Program Office at 604-952-3101 or email emergencyprogram@delta.ca

Delta Museum & Archives Society Working together to help preserve Delta’s rich history for all past, present & future generations….

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH US! You have shared your passion for history and have worked with us to: ! deliver our curriculumelinked

school programs

! participate in float preparation

& community parades

! volunteer at special events and

fundraising activities

! carefully prepare artifacts for

exhibits ! help with general day to day administration tasks; just to mention a few.

You have happily and willingly been here for us. Your efforts are appreciated. THANK YOU! For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact us at 604:946:9322

www.deltamuseum.ca

Without this small yet dedicated group of volunteers, Delta’s libraries might not be what they are today.

“We would not be able to offer some of our larger events,” said Delta library manager Gillian McLeod.

“Our buildings might look a little more plain.”

Delta Friends of the Library is a non-profit society. Established in 1988, it’s one of the longest-running Friends of the Library groups in the Fraser Valley Regional Library system and over the years has raised more than $100,000 to invest in Delta’s three libraries. Friends of the Library exists to fundraise and advocate for libraries.

While municipal governments provide most of the funding for day-to-day operations, Friends of the Library works to bring in extras those limited funds just can’t cover.

McLeod said money raised by Delta Friends of the Library funds entertainment and purchases furniture and decorations.

“The children’s sections have really benefited.”

Gillian McLeod

“The children’s sections have really benefited,” she said.

The libraries present Friends of the Library with a wish list for the coming year and the group works to fulfill as many as it can.

With such a small group of active volunteers, Delta Friends of the Library president John Fedoruk said it can be a struggle to keep up with all the group wants to do.

In addition to fundraising, the volunteers pitch in

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to help make many of the libraries’ events happen.

McLeod said the volunteers allow libraries to host larger events, like Diwali celebrations in North Delta.

During the libraries’ annual customer appreciation day, volunteers serve cake and refreshments as well as talk to patrons.

McLeod said the libraries simply do not have enough staff to make events like these happen while still keeping the library open.

Delta Friends of the Library is hosting a shreda-thon that allows residents to bring in their confidential documents for secure destruction by donation.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 outside the Tsawwassen Library.

All three Delta libraries have information about, and applications to join, Friends of the Library.

Our grateful thanks to: Our Group Facilitators

who provide support to families, friends and people with mental disorders and mental illness in Delta

Our Resource Centre Volunteers

who help us provide information to callers and drop-in visitors and so much more!

Our Counselling Services Affiliates & Advocates who provide support to clients for change Our Special Event Volunteers

who work at our mental health events and fund-raisers

Our Board Members

who provide direction and strategies

Our Community Funders

who are often volunteers at the organizations that support CMHA, Delta Branch

Volunteers are #1

Thank you to all the parents and community members who help make schools incredible places of learning.

Your volunteer support helps to ensure our school environments are thriving with innovation and our students are succeeding to their full potential.

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VOLUNTEERs make a difference

Over 13.3 million people — accounting for 47 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and over — did volunteer work in 2010.

They devoted over two billion hours to their volunteer activities, a volume of work equivalent to just under 1.1 million full-time jobs.

The number of volunteers in 2010 was significantly

greater than in earlier years.

The 13.3 million people who volunteered marked an increase of 6.4 per cent over 2007 and 12.5 per cent over 2004.

In comparison, the rate of growth recorded for the population aged 15 and over was 8.4 per cent between 2004 and 2010.

While there’s been an increase in the number of

By working together, our volunteers

volunteers, the number of hours dedicated to volunteer work plateaued.

After rising about four per cent between 2004 and 2007, the total number of volunteer hours logged in 2010 remained essentially unchanged from 2007.

Many Canadians become involved in volunteering because people they know are doing it.

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Volunteers Help Our Community Grow

We at Augustine House would like to thank all the volunteers who give of their time and talents to make our community a better place to live and to the Happy Wanderers who entertain our residents.

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share their skills and talents to build a sustainable & resilient community.

Learn more about volunteering at Earthwise, during our Earth Week Open House: www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca call: 604-946-9828 e-mail: info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca Visit the Earthwise Garden, open 7 days/week 6400 3rd Ave, South Delta

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TO THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER MEALS THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS EVERY TO WEEKDAY, AND TO THOSE BEHIND THE SCENES WHO WHO DELIVER MEALS EVERY WEEKDAY, MAKE IT HAPPEN. YOU ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET!

AND TO THOSE BEHIND THE SCENES A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS : Delta Firefighters Charitable Envision Financial, Canada Safeway, WHO MAKE ITFund, HAPPEN. YOU ARE Royal Canadian Legion Branches 61 289, Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions MEALS ON WHEELS GREATEST ASSET! Club, Ladner & Tsawwassen Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders & FUNGuS. DELTA MEALS ON WHEELS SOCIETY

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would like to thank 25 years of inspiring our athletes On her 25th year of volunteer service with Special Olympics BC, and on behalf of the other locals for whom she has worked, SOBC Delta would like to thank and honour our very own Coach Ruth Towers.

Ruth has tirelessly coached softball, floor hockey and bowling at local, provincial and national levels. And in response to athlete demand, she started and heads up our new and highly successful golf program.

Regarding Special Olympics athletes, Ruth has been quoted as saying "It's not all about winning, it's about really trying your very best and putting your all out - that's what they really do, and that's what inspires me most'.The athletes and volunteers of Special Olympics Delta feel the very same way about Ruth.

Congratulations on your incredible and inspirational 25 years with Special Olympics BC! And a special thanks to ALL our volunteers, athletes, parents and the community of Delta for supporting SOBC Delta.

Training program protects most vulnerable Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne was in Richmond last Friday to announce that a partnership between the federal government and Volunteer Canada has now provided training to over 120 volunteer centres.

The training helps organizations better screen volunteers and provides invaluable tools to improve the safety and quality of programs.

“Organizations and individuals will continue to benefit from this training and other resources provided by our government in partnership with Volunteer Canada,” said Findlay. “By improving the resources available to the Canadian voluntary sector, we strengthen our communities and better protect the most vulnerable members of society.”

Last October, Public Safety Canada launched the Screening Handbook and partnered with Volunteer

Canada to develop training materials and to offer “train the trainer” sessions based on the Screening Handbook for national, provincial and community volunteer organizations.

“Effective volunteer screening is vital to the health of Canada’s voluntary sector. It helps organizations achieve better volunteer matching, improved safety and quality of programs, and reduced risks and liability,” said Paula Speevak Sladowski, Volunteer Canada’s interim president and chief operating officer.

“Volunteer Canada is very pleased to collaborate with the Government of Canada on this initiative, and we are grateful for the commitment of our partners who have received the training — local volunteer centres and national nonprofits alike.”

The Volunteer Canada training sessions were held in volunteer centres

Kerry-Lynne Findlay Delta-Richmond East MP across Canada throughout February and March, and were designed to help organizations better screen volunteers.

In 2011, Ottawa announced improvements to the vulnerable sector verification process. More than 175 police associations across Canada have now introduced RCMP-developed technology to speed up vulnerable sector checks.

This includes making use of state-of-the-art live-scan machines for faster electronic processing.

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Stroke Recovery Delta celebrates outstanding volunteers 2013 Happy volunteers assisting stroke survivors to recover are shown in the group photo with the exception of a few unable to make our celebration of appreciation in 2012 when dining in Ladner.

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Local stroke survivors who have completed their hospitalization and rehab can continue on their road to recovery by joining the Delta group which meets weekly.

Further details are available by contacting coordinator, Dawn Sillett, at 604 319 6775 or dsillett@dccnet.com.

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Rotarians - Volunteering for your community Rotary was founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world’s first volunteer service organization and quickly expanded around the globe.The first Rotary club in Canada was formed in Winnipeg in 1910 and came to BC in 1913 as Vancouver chartered their club.

Rotary is built on the pillars of fellowship and service and clubs meet weekly to discuss local and global issues.

Clubs are nonreligious, nongovernmental and open to every race, culture and creed.

Rotarians are business, professional and community leaders who volunteer their time to help world peace and understanding.There are more than 34,000 clubs around the world in over 200 countries that encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects throughout the world to address poverty, health, hunger, education and the

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The Rotary Club of Ladner Avenues of Service

For years, Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self has been channeled through the Avenues of Service, which form the foundation of club activity.

• Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.

• Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.

• Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.

• International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

Rotarians support International Service by sponsoring a project in another country or volunteering at an international project.

• New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities as RYLA, Rotaract and Interact, service projects and creating international understanding with Rotary Youth Exchange.

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Enjoy Fellowship and Excellent Speakers Rotarians provide humanitarian service both locally and internationally and are working towards eradicating Polio Globally.

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environment, Rotary also has its own charity called the Rotary Foundation. More than US$100 million has in grants are given each year to Rotary clubs around the community and abroad.

Rotary is also known as the world’s largest private

provider of international education scholarships including partnering with eight prestigious universities to educate mid-career professionals in peace and conflict resolution.

South Delta is fortunate to have two Rotary clubs,

one in Tsawwassen and one in Ladner. Together with local fundraisers and grants from the Rotary Foundation they are able to provide the community with over 3,000 man hours of volunteer work each year to complete the projects below.

Community & International Projects Rotary Club of Tsawwassen

• Rotary Square • Healing Garden at the Delta Hospital • Improvements as OWL and Kin Village • Pancake Breakfast Pt Roberts Washington • Barbeque for Special Olympics • Pancake Breakfast for Rick Hansen Anniversary • Boundary Bay Air Show Pancake Breakfast • Sunfest Parade • Movie Night Concession Stand at Diefenbaker Park with proceeds to the Delta Rangers • Tree Removal at Kin Village Retirement Home • Terry Fox Run • Build and deliver shelving and storage units to Delta Museum • Gleaning of pears, apples, plums for distribution by Delta Food Coalition, bi-weekly tomato pickups from Howling’s Nursery continues to those in need • Little House Society a $2,500 donation to Little House to help pay for educational video • Environmental Committee painting 76 storm drains in Tsawwassen to bring awareness to the quality of water going down our storm drains • Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up with Interact Students • Helped with clean up from Delta Hospital Fund Raiser • Fright Night At McKee House we provided fresh made popcorn by donation • Rotary Ethics Awards • Adopt a Street Clean Up – 12 Ave. • Purchased and delivered a community

policing van to Delta Police • Install Christmas Lights At Delta Hospital • Operation Red Nose – Volunteers over several Saturday nights during the month • Senior Lunch at Coast Hotel • Financial donation to Christmas Hampers and volunteers delivered Christmas Hampers to families in need • Took down Christmas Lights at Delta Hospital • Helped set up and tear down of Book Sale at Kin Village • Donation to Elder College for sponsorship of scholarships • Donation to South Delta Extreme Weather Shelter • Donation to Delta Police Foundation for a van • Donation of Junior Curling Stones to Local Tunnel Town Community Curling Club Youth programs such as Adventures in Citizenship, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Short term and long term exchange programs, Delta Youth Awards, high school Interact club • Tekera Resource Center – Uganda • Path to Health – Zimbabwe • PolioPlus – worldwide eradication of Polio with WHO, CDC, Unicef and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • World Help Network sending a container of medical and other supplies to countries in need

Rotary Club of Ladner • Adventures in Citizenship – Ottawa – youth program • Arthur Drive clean up • Christmas dinner for Weekend Family and Peer Support Group and their families • Christmas hampers • Community Van for Delta Police Department • Delta Community Living Society • Delta Hospital Foundation • Delta Life Skills • Delta Museum • Delta Youth Awards with RC of North Delta & RC of Tsawwassen • Earthwise Society - Delta • Extended Care Unit

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(Left) Tsawwassen ’99 Blues got past Semiahmoo 1-0 while (above) Lesley Antic and the U16 Ladner Vipers defeated the Sunshine Coast Vipers 2-1 in Coastal “B” Cup quarter-final action last Sunday at Holly Park. Both teams will host semi-final games this weekend.

Trio of teams advance to Coastal semis

’98 and ’99 Tsawwassen Blues and ’96 Ladner Vipers now one win away from Provincial Cup berths A trio of girls rep soccer teams have ridden home field advantage to the Coastal “B” Cup semi-finals.

Ladner ’97 Vipers, Tsawwassen ’98 Blues and Tsawwassen ’99 Blues all produced victories on home turf last weekend and are now one win away from playing in the 60th annual Coastal Cup Finals, slated for next month in Richmond.

By reaching the semi-finals, all three teams are also in contention for a spot in the Provincial “B” Cup Championships, scheduled for July 4-7 in North Vancouver.

The Coastal region is annually represented by the two cup finalists and the third place finisher

(one game playoff between the semi-final losers).

The Vipers slipped past the Sunshine Coast Vipers 2-1 last weekend and are looking to reach the Coastal Cup final for the second straight year. They can get there with a win over the Prospect Lake Lakers on Sunday at Holly Park (5 p.m.).

The ’98 Blues will have revenge on their mind when they face defending Coastal Cup champion Powell River Cobras on Sunday. The Cobras ended Tsawwassen’s run last season with a 2-1 result in the semi-finals. The Blues advanced to the final four with a 1-0 win over Semiahmoo Predators.

The ’99 Blues reached the U14 Coastal semifinals by trimming the Semiahmoo Tsunami 1-0.

The girls will host Langley Gold this weekend.

Meanwhile, three other girls rep teams saw their fine seasons end with quarter-final losses.

The U18 Ladner Threat fell 2-0 to the Central City Extreme and the ’96 Tsawwassen Blues lost 4-1 to North Coquitlam.

The U14 Pumas were edged 1-0 on the road by the Chilliwack Attack.

Corner kicks...

In boys Coastal “A” Cup action, the U15 Delta Selects fell 1-0 on the road to defending champion Port Moody AC Selects in quarter-final play.

South Delta A1 Storm players selected to play in B.C. U16 Cup A three players from South Delta Minor Hockey’s Bantam A1 Storm are in Salmon Arm this weekend for the U16 B.C. Cup. Defencemen Jordan Dawson and Ryan Jones, along with forward Cavin Tilsley, were selected following four regional tryout camps held over two weekends across the province.

Two former South Delta Minor players also earned spots — forward Beck Malenstyn and

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Draft. Stevens moved to Prince George.

Players advancing from the B.C. Cup will attend the 2013 Male U16 Provincial Camp which will be held July 10 – 14 in Nanaimo.

Notable B.C. Hockey U16 alumni include SDMHA graduates Brent Seabrook (Chicago Blackhawks), Brandon McMillan (Phoenix Coyotes) and Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens).

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Bayside thrives on squash courts It’s been a banner season for all men’s and women’s squash teams at The Bayside Club in Tsawwassen.

Three of Bayside’s four teams competing in the Vancouver Squash League finished up the 2012/2013 campaign by being named the “Most Sporting Team.” The award is handed out in each division of the VSL and voted on by their peers. The club congratulates women’s division teams — the Bayside Sqwalkers and the Bayside Squashettes — and the men’s division Bayside Beach Bums for their great seasons. The Sqwalkers also finished first in league play.

This past weekend, Bayside’s Morgan Latremouille placed third in the Pacific Coast Open at the Vancouver Racquets Club. He lost in a close semi-final match to Sam Ejtemai from Australia.

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Live on the ocean!!! Spectacular oceanfront property! Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your private waterfront deck. This gorgeous 3 bedroom home is accessed by a private, gated road and is surrounded by 5 acres of private property. The main house offers a bright, open plan with wrap around decks and a sunken hot tub. A lovely detached cottage is perfect for guests or a home office. Swimming, fishing and boating are just steps away - who needs a vacation property? Check it out!!!

Thinking of buying or selling? I provide professional help.

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty • 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

RUSS NUGENT

Direct Line 946-2766 • email: rnugent@ladnerhomes.com Living & Playing in Ladner for most of his life

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 NEW LISTING 4551-4557 Savoy Street, Ladner $859,000.00 WOW! 2 - 50 foot X 120 foot building lots in beautiful Port Guichon! The older split level sits in the middle of the property straddling both lots. The property is being sold as a development property! Both lots will require updated servicing etc. Rear lane access as well. Lots of potential here!

NEW LISTING 4580 Edmonds Drive, Ladner $839,000

10 year old 5 bedroom 3 Bathroom & Games Room 2 level home with the Master Bedroom & 5 piece Ensuite on main door! Maple Kitchen lots of windows, Breakfast Island, & High end Stainless appliances. Roomy Living & Dining rooms, New Gas Fireplace & Stone work.

Maple Hardwood doors, tile in Kitchen. This home was re built from a rancher 10 years ago. 9,170 sq.ft. South Exposed lot with 66 foot frontage with room for the RV. Great neighborhood & close to Pt Guichon School, Bus & Town Center.

#4 4890 48th Avenue, Ladner $359,000 Fabulous location, stroll to the downtown Village of Ladner in minutes. Nice 2 bedroom and loft/family room, 2-1/2 bathroom townhome in a secure gated complex. Updates include fresh paint, new fridge & dishwasher. It has a private grassed and fenced backyard, suitable for your dog, barbeque and dowers!

Upper deck is private for your personal quiet enjoyment. Secure parking for one car.

This is a great place to start your future home ownership!

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4779 46th Avenue, Ladner $549,000

#204-1704 56th Street, Tsawwassen $439,000

4450 40th Street, Ladner $1,150,000

WATERFRONT LOT $709,000 4469 River Road West, Ladner

3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom 2 Level Split Entry Family home on a quiet Cul de Sac in one of Ladner's nice neighborhoods! 7 year old Roof. 2 Fireplaces, 1 Gas &1 Wood, & all appliances included. The updated Down Stairs has a Family Room, a 4 piece Bathroom, Den/Bedroom, Laundry Room & access to the Single Car garage. Great Family location, close to Schools, Bus, the Ladner Dyke walk, & Ladner Village!

1190 square foot Top Floor Executive Condo with a large Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 4 piece Bathrooms & 2 Parking spots! Double sided Fire Place, Granite Counters, Stainless Fridge, Gas Stove & Microwave, in the open Gourmet Kitchen! Just painted with pleasing warm colors, Hardwood Laminate, Tile and Carpeted dooring. Huge South East facing covered Balcony with BBQ Gas hookup, looking onto private Treed Yard. 7 year old building, respected & well run, with a Guest Suite & Rec Room. You would love living here!

A 1/2 Acre Country Estate! Designed by the Owner, 2680 sq ft 3 Bed 3 Bath Rancher with Loft, Big Country Kitchen, Island, Garden Window & Updated counters, Sunken Family Room off Kitchen with Gas F/P there & L/R. Newer Hardwood doors! Loft is a Games & Hobby Room. Skylight in the Laundry Room. Big Garage. 2 year old Gas Furnace. Newly serviced Septic & has City Water. 2 shops, 3600 & 420 ft, engineered doors, & driveway access into shop!

Attention, Fisherman, Equipment operators & Car Buffs, & Home Business people!

The 66X40 foot upland lot is used as parking with 2 storage sheds now, but you can investigate a building opportunity with Municipal authorities. The 66X65 Water Lot is zoned to moor 2 Float homes & Boat moorage with Municipal Water & Sewer connected. The actual upland ownership is 66X76 feet with about 30 feet eroded away over time. The Float homes are NOT for sale! There are lots of wildlife viewings, Seals, Eagles, Ducks & Swans! West & North West sunsets. It is a romantic atmosphere that can't be beat. Water Front lots are rarely available, so don't lose your chance to own a bit of Ladner's River paradise.

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April 19, 2013 The Delta Optimist A41

Most Affordable Waterfront COME VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A NIGHT IN CANOE PASS INN 5857 16th Avenue, Tsawwassen Asking: $538,000

OPEN SAT 2 - 4

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Sun., April 21st 2:00-4:00pm 4427 W River Rd, Ladner #33 - 3459 W River Rd, Ladner #4 - 3473 W River Rd, Ladner #38 - 3459 W River Rd, Ladnerr RBC Mortgage Specialist

SUTTON SEAFAIR REALTY

Ricki Willing

KELLY FISHBROOK on site at #4 - 3473 W. River Rd.

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$235,000 $558,000 $579,900 $5 $569,000 $5

604.788.9727

Adorable and affordable two bedroom bungalow on a lovely 6,000 square foot lot that is minutes to the beach, shopping and transit – a walking score of 88!

There are inlaid hardwood floors throughout, updated bath and it would be easy to ensuite a 2nd bath because of the crawl space. Private yard features a great workshop with power for that ‘man cave’. Recent roof and lovely covered deck to lounge on and enjoy those upcoming summer nights and barbeques. Come take a look and let’s make a deal!

Your Floating Home Specialist

604-946.1252

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bringing people + properties together

richard lowe + associates realty experts.

Personal Real Estate Corporation | Progroup 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner | www.realestatedelta.com Each office Independently Owned and Operated

Richard Lowe | Realtor, RIBC

Jennifer McGregor |Realtor Buyer’s Agent

604 946 8000 | 604 943 8080 | richard@realestatedelta.com

NEW LISTING

4730 Cedar Tree Lane $514,000 1,461 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 baths 5,414 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v1001895

DETACHED GARAGE

NEW PRICE

5077 Calvert Drive $579,900

2,042 sqft - 3 bdrm - 3 bath 7,458 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v986475

IMMACULATE

jennifer@realestatedelta.com | 604 908 1593

FAMILY HOME

5288 Central Avenue $819,000

3,019 sqft - 5 bdrms & games room den - 3 bath - 7,006 sqft lot Ladner - MLS# v991228

SPACIOUS

NEW LISTING

5247 Regatta Way $399,000

South Pointe - 2 bdrm - 1 bath 3,536 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v985564

NEW PRICE

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

4603 54th Street $609,000

2,350 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 baths pool - 6,969 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v995476

5015 Fenton Drive $1,088,000

NEW PRICE - 3,226 sqft - 5 bdrms games room - 4 bath - 7,564 sqft lot Ladner - v991054

NEW LISTING

SOLD

SOLD

4560 51st Street $950,000

2,918 sqft - 4bdrms (2 master bdrm suites) 4 bath - 10,215 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v994168

5562 Frigate Road $719,900

New Price - 1,957 sqft - 3 bdrms & games 2.5 bath - 3,875 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v992012

A306-4811 53rd Street 4695 Holly Park Place $399,000 $719,900 1,861 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 bath 2 parking spaces - Ladner MLS# v951619

NEW LISTING! - 2,654 sqft - 4 bdrms games room - 2.5 bath - 6,375 sqft lot - Ladner - MLS# v100324

4813 Glendale Ave $709,000 2,201 sqft - 4 bdrms -2 bath 10,742 sqft lot - Ladner Quiet Street

292 Centennial Parkway Listed by Remax Real Estate Services

SOLD by richard lowe & associates

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

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fraser elliott

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 1,844 SQ.FT. TOWNHOME

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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LIKE-NEW 4,000 SQ. FT. ESTATE WITH POOL

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#1-4911 57A Street, Ladner

$389,900 LARGE RANCHER, GREAT LOT priced @

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Excellent 3 bedroom 1,990 sq.ft sprawling rancher on large 9,849 sq.ft sunny west-exposed lot in desirable location! Newly Resurfaced Circular driveway, house has had updates, roof, paint, kitchen,new wall mount oven,fridge, hotwater tank and jetted bathtub! Don’t miss this one! Great style, great layout, great location!

Don’t miss out. Priced to sell! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

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$1,638,800 EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM RANCHER priced @

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Excellent 2,564 sq.ft, 4 bedroom family home, built in 2007, in Ladner’s sought-after Victory South Subdivision! This home has everything you need! Living and Dining, Family room, good-sized west facing rear yard, and great street appeal/ design! Hardwood, granite, tile, mouldings, etc! Clean-as-a-whistle! Walk to all of Ladner’s amenities, Historic Village Market, Nature Trails and Golf Course, Restaurents, etc! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

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Don’t miss this beautiful 1,636 sq.ft 3 bedroom rancher in one of Tsawwassen’s hidden gem streets! Updates include fresh paint, new plumbing ($14,000 spent), new water tank, washing machine, dishwasher, garage doors, covered patio, cement patio, shed! Walk to all Town Centre amenities in minutes. West-exposed yard, living room and family room, gas fireplace!

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Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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

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9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

One of Ladner’s finest and most desired country estates! 7.59 acres with a totally remodelled 5,000 sqft sprawling executive split-level home, in a PRIME WEST LADNER LOCATION on a quiet country road just minutes from the Village! UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of North Shore Mountains! Putting green, tennis courts, horse paddocks & outdoor riding ring, stables, barn/ shop with 2 large offices upstairs! Main house totally renovated-new kitchen with granite, refinished hardwood, hardi-plank exterior.

4905 36th Avenue, Ladner

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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3,315 SQ.FT CHARACTER HOME! River views!!! 7 bedrooms, including a 2 bedroom nanny suite, or daycare facility, everything upgraded! new metal roof skylights, fascia boards, upgraded wiring, pot lights, all plumbing replaced, furnace, water tank, appliances! New siding, casings, soffit, windows!

Beautiful refinished hardwood, high-end kitchen renovations granite counters! Bathrooms renovated, 3rd level-very stylish bedroom & flex-room! West Ladner’s sought-after Port Guichon area!

4504 River Road West, Ladner

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$688,800

$369,900

EXCELLENT 2 BEDROOM CONDO!

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Excellent 1,033 sq.ft. 2 bedroom condo with sunny quiet south-east exposure!

EXCELLENT layout, comfortable and cozy!

The building is a 10! Walk to Historic Ladner Village Market or an of Ladner amenities in minutes! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

#203-4738 53rd Street, Ladner

$2,880,000

3,315 sq.ft. RENOVATED CHARACTER HOME with suite!

EXCELLENT 1,258 sq.ft spacious 2 bedroom ground-floor unit in Tsawwassen’s very popular Royal Oaks Complex! Walk to ALL AMENITIES in minutes! New carpeting, paint, ready to move in!

Nice patio, etc! Check out 360 Virtual tour online and don’t miss it!

#111-1100 56th Street, Tsawwassen

$649,900

COUNTRY ESTATE 7.59 ACRES

$417,000

WALK TO ALL AMENITIES!

5720 Ferguson Court, Tsawwassen

®

Absolutely STUNNING Fully renovated townhome at popular Sundial Villa!! Everything’s been done!

Beautiful new $20,000+ Kitchen reno with open concept, stainless appliances, pullout cabinet drawers, Corian counters, etc! New bathrooms with granite counters, new shower, etc. Nuheat heated tile floors on main floor and new laminate upstairs!

Gas fireplace, private yard/patio landscaped! Builtin entertainment center, new staircase, new frontloading washing machine, etc! Walk to absolutely EVERYTHING in Tsawwassen Town Centre in minutes!

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

$829,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

$539,900

STUNNINGLY UPDATED TOWNHOME!

5385 Wellburn Drive, Ladner

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Excellent, updated 3 bedroom rancher with style! LARGE 8,902 sq.ft park-like lot backing onto nature! Renovations include roof (2006), gutters and fascia 2012, new kitchen, renovated bathroom, carpets, blinds, paint, etc! etc! Ready to jus t move in! Check out 360 Virtual tour online! Don’t miss this!

5413 River Road, Ladner

$669,900

VICTORY SOUTH!!!

WOW! Like-new, extensively renovated, fully redesigned, 4,651 sq. ft. executive home situated on a rare 11,097 sq. ft. sunny south-exposed estate-type lot in very desirable Forest By The Bay! Extensive tile work, walnut hardwood, new kitchen with top-of-the-line EVERYTHING! Granite countertops, exotice, Wenge cabinets. New highend bathrooms with marble counters, large master suite, open ensuite with glass custom multi-head shower with bench.

608 Sandollar Pl, Tsawwassen

451 Milsom Wynd, Tsawwassen

(2010, 2011, 2012)

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

TOTALLY UPDATED 1,844 sq.ft SPACIOUS 3 or 4 bedroom townhome in excellent Ladner complex!

Brick Construction, solid building!!! Unit has been updated with bamboo flooring, kitchen updates with island, extended balconies, furnace, water tank, appliances, new stonework on fireplace and new Regency gas fireplace, bathrooms, etc! etc! etc! Nothing to do but move in! LOADS of space for your entire family! Don’t miss this one! END UNIT! WOW! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

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$289,900

CUSTOM HOME BUILT BY ANDRES HOMES

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME

TOP QUALITY EXECUTIVE 4,000 sq.ft executive family home with top quality finishings. Finishings include 10 ft ceilings, wide-plank hardwood, custom crafted carpentry, solid wood cabinets, quartz counters, Fisher Paykel Appliances, 5 full bathrooms, and master ensuite. A/C, landscaped, outdoor kitchen, fireplace.

944 Underhill Drive, Tsawwassen

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$1,295,000

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen*

2010, 2011, 2012 *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012!

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

www.fraserelliott.com

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Do not miss this STUNNING 5 year young 2,580 sq.ft executive home with master bedroom on main floor! 4 bedrooms, top quality finishings, stainless steel appliances, granite, hardwood, crown moulding, balcony overlooking garden, 3 sets of french doors off master, family and living rooms, landscaped yard, radiant heat, etc! Located in Popular Beach Grove. Beautiful outdoor jacuzzi hot tub with covered patio!

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

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1617 Duncan Drive, Tsawwassen

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#41-4955 57th Street, Ladner

$1,038,000

EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

Beautiful 1,503 sq.ft spacious 3 bedroom 2-Level Townhome in Ladner’s very sought-after Rosewood Court complex! Wonderful layout, end unit, new paint, radiant heat on main floor, laminate flooring, 2 parking spots! Do not miss this opportunity to own in the heart of Historic Ladner Village! Walk to absolutely everything from your unit! Call today!

Excellent UPDATED 2 bedroom townhome, end unit, located in Ladner’s popular Oasis complex! Newer kitchen, laminate flooring, bathroom, paint, light fixtures, etc! etc! etc! Private yard, end unit, close to all amenities! Don’t miss this one ! Check out 360 Virtual tour online! Priced to sell!

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$289,900

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT!

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Beautiful and unique 3,583 sq.ft, 3-Level home in soughtafter Upper Tsawwassen location. Main floor living & 4 bedrooms up with finished lower level with additional fifth bedroom. Lower level could be converted into a suite. Recreation room opens to hot tub, pool & deck area in private sun-drenched yard. New pool liner, sump filter, pump, and heater. Master bedroom has “VIEW” of Mt Baker and walk-in closet. Home is beautifully updated with new hardwood, stone fireplace, paint, bathrooms, etc! etc! Absolutely gorgeous--ready for your family and to entertain!

#17-4748 54A Street, Ladner

916 Gale Drive, Tsawwassen

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$439,900

$799,900

FANTASTIC 2 BEDROOM 1,244 SQ.FT CONDO ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CUSTOM RANCHER WITH LOFT!

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Absolutely flawless 1-owner 1,244 sq.ft 2 bedroom condo located in very desirable Fairway Estates! Walk to absolutely all of Tsawwassen Town Centre’s amenities in minutes! 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, large storage space, etc! Beautiful quiet covered balcony, newer roof on complex, rainscreened building, trouble-free! Don’t miss this one! Clean-as-a-whistle! Come and see your new home today!

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#B302-1248 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen

EXCELLENT PRICE! MARINA GARDENS!

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Absolutely stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, executive home in Ladner’s Marina Garden Estates. Living room and great room with open plan. Large kitchen with Jenn Air and Bosch appliances, granite counters, ceramic tiles, hardwood flooring.

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EXCELLENT SPLIT-LEVEL 10+ LOCATION!

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EXCELLENT SIDE-SPLIT IN TSAWWASSEN’S SOUGHT-AFTER PEBBLE HILL AREA! Walk to Diefenbaker park in minutes!!!!!! Well maintained, easy-to-care-for garden, property built on rock (good drainage etc!) New roof, paint (interior and exterior), fence, parquet flooring, blinds, kitchen updates, etc! Walk to all schools, etc! Don’t miss this one! Check out 360 Virtual tour online and CALL TODAY FOR A PRIVATE VIEWING!

206 52nd Street, Tsawwassen

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$848,888

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW TOP-QUALITY EXECUTIVE HOME IN LADNER’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION! 5 bedroom + Office home which includes a 1 bedroom legal self-contained side suite! This home is a must see! Large open plan kitchen/great room home with top-of-the-line Whirlpool appliances, engineered hardwood, caesar stone countertops, geinow windows, custom paint, wainscotting, builtin alarm, built-in vacuum, covered outdoor patio.

Largest lot in new subdivision with sunny rear yard!

Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

$919,900 BRAND NEW HOME WITH SUITE!

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4935 63A Street, Ladner

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$909,900

Beautiful 3 or 4 bedroom 2,098 sq. ft. home in Ladner’s desirable Bentley Lane subdivision. 2 yers young, with features such as granite counters, crown mouldings, hardwood flooring, tile, etc.!

Large detached double garage at rear lane, 2-5-10 year warranty, etc! In the heart of Ladner, walkin distance to nature trails, river, Historic Ladner Village Market, golf course, schools, etc.! Don’t miss this! Priced for immediate sale! Check out 360 Virtual tour oneline!

5156 Westminster Ave., Ladner

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Absolutely phenomenal 3,000 sq.ft 5 bedroom +den executive home, BRAND NEW, with all the top-quality finishings! Beautiful new subdivision surrounded by high-end homes, this one is a must-see! Includes a 1 bedroom legal self-contained side suite! Large open plan kitchen/great room with extensive moulding, recessed ceilings, etc! Spice kitchen, top-of-the-line Bosch appliances, quartz counters, wide-plank hardwood, crown moulding, etc! etc! Covered patio, LARGE REAR YARD with yard for tenant too! Designer paint, wainscotting, built-in alarm, built-in vacuum, don’t miss this one!

$579,900

GREAT FAMILY HOME!

4936 63A Street, Ladner

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$769,900

5805 Fairwynd Wd., Ladner

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW HOME

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5301 Pinehurst Place, Tsawwassen

$409,900

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RARE! Beautiful 2,485 sq.ft 3 bedroom+loft executive rancher in desirable Imperial Village Subdivision! One of the largest lots in the complex, over 9,000 sq.ft, cul-de-sac location, sun-drenched! Custom-built with top quality finishings, open-plan, vaulted ceilings, large master suite with jacuzzi tub etc, 2 fireplaces, etc! Updates include re-conditioned roof, professional landscaping, new high-efficiency IBC Boiler and hot water system ($15,000), hardwood flooring, counters, etc! LARGE attic space with walkable ceiling height!

$712,900

EXCELLENT CONDO, WALK TO AMENITIES

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Top floor 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm condo in sought after Century House. This home has been freshly painted throughout and has new light fixtures. Extremely well kept with 970 sq ft living space! 2 parking stalls and a storage locker. All centrally located to all showing & amenities! Priced to sell!

305-1175 Ferguson, Tsawwassen

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$229,900

Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in Ladner / Tsawwassen* *based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012!

604.728.2845

personal real estate corporation

STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! MASTER ON MAIN!

fraser elliott

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*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #4 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2012. *as of December 2012 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2012)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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EXCELLENT 2 BEDROOM CONDO!

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Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006,2007,2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME WITH POOL!

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$249,900

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EXCELLENT 2-STOREY HOME WITH 2 BEDROOM SUITE

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! 2,337 sq.ft 4 bedroom 2-storey home on a large 8,837 sq.ft corner lot on sought-after CLIFF DRIVE! Self-contained 2 bedroom 2-level suite!!! Large sunroom addition, covered patio and deck off sunroom, flooring replaced, fresh paint, updated bathroom, new fixtures, 10 year roof, double-glazed windows, etc! MASSIVE LOT. Walk to Town Centre, Cliff Drive Elementary. Priced well below assessment.

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Custom built side by side duplex located in sought after Beach Grove just steps to beach and schools. Three bedrooms one side two on the other with south exposed private yard.

Extended family or rental. This is extremely rare.

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BEAUTIFUL 4,000 + SQ.FT EXECUTIVE HOME ON LARGE 10,000 SQ.FT LOT ON DESIRABLE WALLACE AVE! Too many features to list! Granite counters, solid wood cabinets, large kitchen island, jetted master bathtub with custom shower, gas fireplace solid wood front door, Jenn Air/ Bosch Appliances, coffered ceilings, cultured stone fireplace, pot lights throughout, hardi-plank, etc etc etc!

LARGE, SPACIOUS CONDO

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4993 Linden Drive, Ladner

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$599,900

WHAT A STEAL! MUST SELL!

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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Excellent 1,313 sq.ft 3 bedroom rancher located in VERY desirable location on no-through street in West Ladner! 6,500 sq.ft sunny lot with storage shed/workshop, and loads of appeal! Living room and family room, 1.5 bathrooms, and some great updates! Don’t miss this one!

4804 Cannery Crescent, Ladner

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$505,000

Absolutely Wonderful 1,150 sq.ft SPACIOUS TOP FLOOR, PENTHOUSE CORNER UNIT WITH LOADS OF WINDOWS AND A VERY QUIET/PRIVATE OUTLOOK! Don’t miss this one! LARGEST SUITE IN BUILDING! Large 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, HUGE BONUS STORAGE ROOM IN UNIT, French Doors to balcony, cozy gas fireplace, crown moulding, walk in closet, etc! Check out 360 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE! Don’t miss this one!

#328-1441 Garden Place, Tsawwassen

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Great 4 bedroom family home right in the heart of Ladner! Located in an excellent West Ladner location, walking distance to Historic Ladner Village and town centre. This home is hard to beat! It has a great 2,300 sq.ft layout of open living space and generous sized bedrooms. Each living room has large sunny windows and a cozy gas fireplace! The house has many updates including new furnace, hot water tank, roof and windows! Don’t miss this!

$599,900

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5211 Wallace Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,450,000 THIS HOME IS HARD TO BEAT!

Do not miss this fabulous updated 2-level on a great street in very central location, walking distance to all amenities! Large 2,516 sq.ft. home, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms (master has ensuite)! Many updates including new windows, rear deck, water tank, new flooring, new ensuite bathroom, light fixtures, all appliances, updated kitchen, etc.! Great home, large 7,554 sq.ft. south-exposed lot, lots of parking.

5314 Belair Crescent, Tsawwassen

$995,000

STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME!

$419,900

EXCELLENT 2,485 SQ.FT HOME

5808-5806 17A Ave., Tsawwassen

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Absolutely beautiful 1,324 sq.ft. spacious 2 bedroom unit overlooking Beach Grove Golf Course! Vews! Views! Views! Great, quiet, concrete building, wonderful end unit, total privacy! Formal Dining and living rooms, 2 spacious bedrooms, Extra large storage locker across the hall! (Hot water heat, gas fireplace, hot water, stove/oven, & barbecue outlet all incl in maintenance fees!). #201 1400 View Cr, Tsawwassen

$579,900

EXCELLENT FULL DUPLEX!

$649,900

BEAUTIFUL VIEW CONDO

4905 Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

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Excellent 5 bedroom and games family home in Popular Stahaken! Main floor down, bedrooms and games up! Beautiful inground swimming pool with new heater, terraced yard, etc! Updates to home include new carpeting throughout, re-finished hardwood flooring and new hardwood upstairs, new on-demand water heater, most new window panes, all new lighting, etc! Excellent layout.

4738 Stahaken Pl., Tsawwassen

#213-4889 53rd Street, Ladner

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012)

Excellent 2 bedroom condo at Green Gables. 2 bed, 2 bath, move in condition! Great location, close to elevator, large storage unit. Walk to absolutely all of Ladner Town Centre’s amenities in minutes! Quiet location overlooking garden!

Check out 360º Virtual tour online! Special Assessment of $38,000+/- has been paid by seller!

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$279,900

EXCELLENT BUILDING LOT UPPER TSAWWASSEN

BUILDING LOT

Build a 4,000 sq.ft 3 Level or a 3,000 sq.ft rancher/with basement. Finishings include 10 ft ceilings, wide-plank hardwood, custom crafted carpentry, solid wood cabinets, quartz counters, Fisher Paykel Appliances, 5 full bathrooms, and master ensuite. A/C, landscaped, outdoor kitchen, fireplace.

941 50th Street, Tsawwassen

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$625,000

WALK TO ALL AMENITIES

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DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Beautifully updated, spacious 1,170 sq.ft 2 bedroom condo in Ladner’s “as-new” Ladner Pointe Complex!

Rainscreened, EVERYTHING re-done in this complex! Unit has new paint, laminate, bathroom, updated kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, etc! etc! etc! LARGE DECK, west facing!!! Close to elevator and parking, etc! Walk to absolutely ALL of Historic Ladner Village amenities in one minute!

Check out 360 Virtual tour online and don’t miss this unit!

#C208 4831 53rd Street, Ladner

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$318,800

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen*

2010, 2011, 2012 *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012!

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

www.fraserelliott.com

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WOW! A LUXURY EXECUTIVE ESTATE IN THE HEART OF LADNER! 6,160 sq.ft HOME less than 1 year old! Built with total style and quality finishings! Situated on a park-like 20,000 sq.ft lot in perfect location! Contemporary styled home, high 25 foot ceilings, euroline windows and doors, Kentwood Wide-Plank hardwood floors, high-end bathrooms, etc! Stunning and a one-of-a-kind estate! Professionally landscaped yard.

STOP RIGHT HERE! Absolutely breathtaking custom designed Bel-Air style executive home in Tsawwassen’s highly attractive Stahaken Subdivision! 4,300 sq.ft of top-notch construction and high-end upgrades! 4 bedrooms and an office, 4 bedrooms and an office, 4 bathrooms, 22 foot vaulted entrance with custom designed granite and marble flooring, 12 foot ceilings throughout dining and living room area!

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1212 Pacific Drive, Tsawwassen

5382 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$1,788,888

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THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

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BRAND NEW 2,879 sq.ft EXECUTIVE 5 bedroom+office home in new subdivision! 1 bedroom legal self-contained side suite! Large open plan kitchen/great room with extensive moulding, recessed ceilings, stonework, etc!

Spice kitchen, Bosch appliances, caesar stone countertops, undermount sinks, etc! Hand-scraped hardwood flooring, tiled entrance, etc! Geinow Windos, in-floor radiant heat, large patio, custom paint, wainscotting, built-in alarm, built-in vacuum, 7.1 surround sound built-in speakers!

6342 Brodie Road, Ladner

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to own a beautiful piece of Historic Ladner Village! Prime Development Property! 12,700 sq.ft Lot. Official Community Plan Designation is MDR (Medium Density Residential) which can allow for condominiums and/or townhomes. Check City Hall for details. 10+ for Location, 1 minute walk to Nature Trails on the River!

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4829 48th Avenue, Ladner

$909,900 5 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME!

RURAL LIVING!!! 14,811 SQ.FT. LOT!

STUNNING brand new modernly designed home in Lynn place, Ladner’s newest cul-de-sac! Located on the corner, with large triple garage and an outstanding front entrance! This vibrant 5-bedroom executive home has high efficient radiant hot water in-floor heat, endless high efficient hot water, wall to wall marble bathrooms, 30mm solid granite countertops, engineered maple hardwood floors, etc.!!! This floor plan is functional and spacious, ideal for your family!! 600 sq.ft of available storage! Close to schools and town center!

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Beautiful RARE property on Prestigious Arthur Drive! 950 sq.ft 2 bedroom rancher, with a 2,000 sq.ft shop at rear of property! VERY LARGE LOT (14,811 sq.ft) with HUGE amount of parking, very private yard, and a very cute appeal! Don’t miss your chance for rural type living 2 minutes from Historic Ladner Village! This property has endless opportunity and lots of space for your creative needs! Check out 360º Virtual tour online!

5243 Lynn Place, Ladner

3715 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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4801 44th Avenue, Ladner

#7-4748 54A Street, Ladner

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EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

$469,900

priced @

$419,900

RESORT LIVING ON GOLF COURSE!

Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft 5 bedroom 3 bathroom family home with master on main floor! Located in Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates!

Nielson Grove catchment! Lovingly maintained!

Formal living and dining rooms, family room and eating area off kitchen. Walk out to your sundrenched rear yard! Walk to all nature trails, golf, restaurants, Historic Ladner Village Market, all in minutes!

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Do not miss the opportunity to own this stunning executive condo in –latest & greatest ResortLike living complex, Tsawwassen Springs!

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF NEW GOLF COURSE AND NORTH SHORE MOUNTAINS! Absolute top quality finishings, 1,534 sf, 2 bdrm & den unit, granite counters, 9’ ceilings, stainless appls, Geothermal Heat, etc! Approximately $45,000 in extra furnishings included with this unit!

#206-5099 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen

5348 Commodore Drive, Ladner

$729,900

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$699,900

One Sale Every 2.99 days by Fraser in 2012 ! just sold #112-6263 River Rd., Ladner

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4570 51 St., Ladner

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1112 Wilmington Dr., Tsaw. 854 Underhill, Tsawwassen

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#205-4821 53rd St., Ladner

5302 3A Avenue, Tsaw.

5395 Paton Dr., Ladner

5296 Wellburn Dr., Ladner

4838 57th Street, Ladner

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492 English Bluff Rd,Tsaw.

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*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #4 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2012. *as of December 2012

$269,900

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$1,179,900

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Absolutely beautiful 923 sq.ft 2 bedroom condo in Sought-after Sunningdale #3 in the heart of Historic Ladner Village! Updated with new laminate, crown and baseboard mouldings, paint, appliances, etc! etc! etc! Nothing to do but move in! Beautiful spacious private balcony overlooking greenery! New roof in complex! Priced to sell!

#105-4758 53rd Street, Ladner

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Come and see this magnificent “as-new” oneof-a-kind renovated executive home in Prime Tsawwassen location! Everything has been done and the list is a mile long! 3,916 sq.ft of stunning top quality renovations and a perfect layout!

Large living room, formal dining room, kitchen and family room on main, 4 bedrooms up, and a full basement downstairs with large games room, family room and a 5th bedroom!

1112 50B Street, Tsawwassen

$888,888

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 923 SQ.FT. 2 BEDROOM CONDO

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LIKE BRAND NEW HOME

Gorgeous executive BRAND NEW home in desirable neighbourhood! 2,787 sq.ft home with 5 bedrooms and den, and a self contained legal 1 bedroom side suite! Stunning home! HST included!! High end finishings include granite and stone countertops, high end maple engineered hardwood, gorgeous porcelain tile, in-floor radiant heat with 4 zones, on demand hot water, etc! etc!

4943 63A Street, Ladner

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DREAM ESTATE HOME! 6,600 SF

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5820 50th Ave., Ladner

5338 Commodore Dr., Ladner

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1112 53A ST., Tsaw.

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www.fraserelliott.com

(Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2012)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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Barb Rysz

Real Estate Agent: Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

604.512.7022

L 778.840.8377 L jackie@lauderhomes.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 #2-5600 LADNER TRUNK

An independent member broker

3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, new deluxe master ensuite,den and enclosed deck up, large main floor living, wood burning fireplace, spacious kitchen and eating area.

ASKING $415,000 OVER 1600 SQ. FT. Move in Condition!!!!!!!

SWEEPING WATER AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2:00-4:00

OPEN SATURDAY 2:00 - 4:00 4717 CANNERY PLACE Simply Smashing!!!!

4 bedrooms, 3 full bathroms, office, family room, this has it all. Beautiful gardens and the house is mint condition. Great neighbourhood and great neighbours!!!!! $629,500.

$968,000

4723 STAHAKEN CT. Panoramic water and mountain views from this spectacular near 5000 sq ft- 5 bedroom cul de sac home, backing onto a treed greenbelt. Substantially and tastefully renovated by professionals, it is an entertainer’s paradise boasting an open floor plan with light and views 2nd to none. Find more pictures and a floorplan at www.lauderhomes.com Call Jackie for an appointment: 778.840.8377 or come to the OPEN HOUSE Sat.20th 2:00-4:00.

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6397 Crescent Court, Ladner Recent 2013 SALES by ALISON by SOLD N" O "ALIS

Alison Steen

604.790.5859

www.alisonsteen.com

$778,000

1279 Beach Grove Road

by SOLD N" O "ALIS

$689,900

1420 Compston Crescent

If you have any questions about current market activity, please give me a call.

604-790-5859 www.alisonsteen.com

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In Memoriam

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Obituaries

STIRBYS, Kazimieras 1913 - 2013

10 Years

Or 10 Seconds

In memory of Gladys Roberts. (nee Elmore)

Born in Kettering, Northants, England, May 16th, 1940.

Died at Delta Hospital, B.C. Canada, April 19th, 2003.

She is missed dearly by all her family and friends in Canada and England.

Born in Lithuania at the beginning of the First World War. The youngest of nine siblings, in early 1945 he fled with his family with a horse and buggy to West Germany to escape the oppression of the communist takeover of his country. They managed to get to England and from there settled in Montreal in 1960. After retirement he came to BC and settled in Tsawwassen.

Kazimieras is survived by his two daughters, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He started his adult career as a teacher. Reading, history, politics and gardening were his passions. His generosity, good humour and kindness will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Obituaries

EMBREE - George Burton

Celebration of Life Sunday , April 28 th, 2013 Easr Delta Hall 2pm to 4 pm 10379 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta

Anniversaries

50 Years Ago! April 20, 1963

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Obituaries

VAN DOP - Geertje 'Grace' Johanna 1923- 2013

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother on April 10, 2013 at Irene Thomas Hospice. Born in Holland, she immigrated to Canada in 1949. She was predeceased by her son, Adrian in 1971, and her husband, Abram in 1996. Survived by her loving children, David Van Dop and Louise Manuel (Wayne). Mom was known for her kind heart and caring personality. She will be missed by many. Funeral service to take place at Valley View Funeral Home, 14644-72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC on Monday April 22, 2013 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation.

Announcements

Lost & Found

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record.

American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE 20th Annual Show & Sale

LOST DOG, Jordy, missing since Nov 2, Seen in Point Roberts(Johnson Rd), Apr 16th if possible pls take a pic Sm mixed breed, resembles a Fox. skittish/ shy. Call anytime 604-454-4257 604-946-9968 or 604-424-4121

Hosted by Fraser Valley Antique & Collectible Club

Saturday ★ April 27 ★ 9 - 4 Sunday ★ April 28 ★ 10 - 3 • General Admission $4.00 • Dealer Set - up Early Bird Admission $20 - 3 day pass Friday ★ April 26 ★ 6:30pm • 200 plus Tables QUEENS PARK ARENA (1st Street & 3rd Ave) NEW WESTMINSTER www.FVACC.com

September 1921 1921 -- April April 2013 2013 September

ItIt is is with great sadness sadness that announce with great that we we announce the passing of Jean on April 13, 2013. the of inJean on April 13, She 2013.

Jeanpassing was born Burford, Ontario. is Jean was by bornherin daughter Burford, Ontario.

She is survived Jane, Jane’s survived Carmel, by her her daughter Jane, Jane’s husband sister Bernice, niece husband her sister Bernice, niece Joan andCarmel, nephews Cameron (Michelle) and A long-time of Joan William. and nephews Cameronresident (Michelle) Ladner, Jean enjoyed many activities Aat Ladner’s Centre, and William. long-timeSenior resident of McKee She wasmany convener of theatDiner’s Club, served with Ladner,House.

Jean enjoyed activities Ladner’s Senior Centre, the Special Events committee andofregularly played McKee House.

She was convener the Diner’s Club,Bingo servedthere. with Jean found great in writing poetry, makingplayed up rhymes every the Special Eventsjoycommittee and regularly Bingoat there. opportunity. Always fun to be around. Jean’s sparkle brought Jean found in writing poetry,wonderful making up rhymes every laughter andgreat lovejoy to all of her many friends.

Weatwill all opportunity.

Always fun to be around.

Jean’s brought miss her immensely.

A Celebration of her life sparkle will be held on laughter and all ofather wonderful WeChurch, will all Tuesday, Aprillove 23, to 2013 2:00many pm at All Saintsfriends.

Anglican miss her immensely.

A Celebration life will be held on 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC. In lieuofofher flowers, please honour Tuesday, April 23,a 2013 at 2:00 pmcharity at All Saints Jean by making donation to the of yourAnglican choice. Church,

Howard (Bud) and Hazel Venus

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LOST LADIES WALLET with metal grommets around Safeway or Boundary Bay dog park/ school $REWARD$, Please call (778) 866-4447.

LOST BLUE Raleigh Kilnanjaro mountain bike, with saddle bags on April 11th, 10A/Wilmington area, 778-809-1478

VANCISE, Jean Elma

Happy Anniversary

Accounting

GENIUS COFFEE (Burnaby) seeks F/T Bookkeeper. Must have: Courses in acct or bkpg combined with sev. yrs of exp. as a financial or acct clerk. $19/hr. E-Resume jobs@geniusequipment.com

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General Employment

NOW HIRING PART TIME CARE AIDES IN SOUTH DELTA

•Must speak fluent English and have certified training.

•$16 - $20/hr starting wage •Must be flexible with availability •To start asap Please leave message at 604-940-3901.

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

May she walk with God forever.

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4755 Arthur Drive, In lieu of flowers, please honour Delta Ladner, FuneralBC. Home 604-946-6040 Jean by making a donation to the charity of your choice.

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DELTA LIFE SKILLS SOCIETY REQUIRES DAY CAMP LEADERS required for Special needs children.

Entry level and leader positions available from July 2nd to August 15th. Class 4 Driver’s license would be an asset and experience working with specail needs would be preferred.

Email resume to: margotoreilly@hotmail.ca dPoint Tech. (Vanc) seeks F/T MGF Clerks Superv. Must have: strong knowledge and exp. of ISO 9000 QMS ( or related) process control and Lean Mfg. Relevant post-sec. edu and min. 2 yrs related exp. in assembly mfg req’d. $21.75/hr e-res: recruiting@dpoint.ca HELP WANTED!!! $28.00/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail And Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT . Experience Not Required.

If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopperJobs.com

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Be the change May 3, 2013 · LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE

A DAY OF PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Pre-register online at www.bethechangesymposium.com Media Sponsors:

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General Employment

NOW HIRING Experienced Landscapers for local business. Must have valid BCDL. Fax resume to: 604-943-3103 or email landscapejob@yahoo.ca

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group 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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Office Personnel

GENIUS COFFEE (Burnaby) seeks F/T Office Adm. Strong comm. skills in English and High Sch. Dipl. req’d. Prev. exp. and fluency in a 2. lang an asset but not mandatory. $20.50/hr. Submit Resume- jobs@geniusequipment.com

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Social Services

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home.

A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca

Job Listings, From A-Z

From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll find it in the Employment Section.

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job Board! Funding options. Apply online, www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $67!

Richmond: April 27 or May 18 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors!

ADVANCE Continuing Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

PAINTING LESSONS Private &

MARKETPLACE 2080

BUNK Beds $100. roll top desks $75.bi-fold doors $20.ea; comp desks, $25.ea;push lawn mower, $75;new 38"shower stall & ped. sink $75ea. 604-948-0582.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

POOL TABLE, Full Snooker set w/scoreboard, need the space, good cond, $500. 604-946-4092 ROBERT BATEMAN print, Sleeping Snow Leopard, mint $200. Bachman Nscale train, like new still in box, and setting is on a board, tunnel, trees, etc. mint, $125. Misc salt and fresh water fishing gear. Offers. Call 604-946-2519

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Furniture

CAR BED Little Tyke Red Car bed with trunk toy box. $200.

604-943-1551 rrkl@dccnet.com FULL Pine set, includes armoire, coffee table, end tables & chest. like new $1200. Must see.

604-834-4643

MOVING-DINROOM 1910 antique tble w/ 6 chairs (chippendale) $2900, Grand Piano Ivory 5 ft $2900, dresser w/ 8 drwrs 50’s $90, Maple table 50’s 3 ft round w/ 2 leafs 10' wide $60, Settee Italian Burgandy Leather 3 seat antique design 80’s $1100, Desk (80’s) oak type, leather top 7 drws $80, 2 tierd table $40, bench (cane top) 40’s $25, foot stool $15, side chairs antique carved cabriol legs $225, Victorian gents chair white damask $190, Side chair (30’s) needle point rose $30, cherrywood TV & stereo cabinate $60 Call Sun only 604-946-8890

MOVING SALE Sat, April 20, 9am-3pm 4721 56th St

Furniture, antiques, china, paintings, sports collectibles.

No early birds Tsawwassen

GARAGE SALE

Sat Apr 20 8am - 2pm 915 51A St Japanese Pinball Machine, household items and more!

CHOCOLATE LAB X Pointer 8 weeks. 1st shots are done. $350. 604-217-7192 PB STD Apricot poodle avail for stud $400. 4lb pb fawn chihuahua for stud $500. 604-607-5003

Daycare Centres

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

YORKCHI’S 9 wks, tiny, family raised, shots, dewormed, vet checked, $650 M&F 778-320-4255

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Pet Services

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE Sat, Apr 20th, 8am-2pm Sat, AprBentley 20th, 8am-2pm 5174 Drive

17 ft5174 multiBentley task ladder, royal Drive albvert bistro tble &royal chairs, 17 ft china, multi task ladder, clothes dryer, baby clothes, toys albvert china, bistro tble & chairs, and much clothes dryer, babymore. clothes, toys

and much more.

Ladner SALE LadnerMOVING Sat April 20th MOVING SALE 9am -1pm SatCentral April 20th 4934 Ave.

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Abbotsford

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

6008-42 TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste TOP FLR45+ 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, building Mt. Baker laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000.

778-822-7387 view $85,000.

778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-12 6008-12

Langley/ Langley/ Aldergrove Aldergrove

REDUCED TO sell 1536sf 3br 2.5ba 1 owner 6 yr3br old REDUCED TO end sell unit 1536sf townhome $319K 2.5ba 1 owner end604-833-4246 unit 6 yr old see uSELLaHOME.com id5549 townhome $319K 604-833-4246 see uSELLaHOME.com id5549

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse see uSELLaHOME.com id5512 w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 see uSELLaHOME.com id5512

9am -1pm Furniture, houseAve. plants, 4934 Central speakers, electronics, ladies Furniture, plants, skis &boots,house gardening & speakers, electronics, ladies kitchen items +++ more!!

skis &boots, gardening & kitchen items +++ more!!

Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen 23 Homes

GARAGE SALE 23 Homes

Sat AprilSALE 20th GARAGE 8Sat amSold Out April 20th

52nd St. & 16th Ave 8 am- Sold Out Golf Club Drive 12, 52nd St. & 16th Spyglass CresAve 3, Pinehurst Place12, 2, Golf Club Drive Augusta SpyglassPlace Cres 2, 3, St AndrewsPlace Place2,2, Pinehurst Glenabby 2, 2, Augusta Place ★Pick up Maps St Andrews Placeat2, 1728 Golf Club Glenabby 2, ★PickDrive. up Maps at

1728 Golf Club Sports Drive.

Equipment

2120

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

4060

Metaphysical

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032

Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

VIBREX V150 vibration exercise machine. As new sell $550. cost $1,699. Call 604-787-2918

2120

Sports Equipment

VIBREX V150 vibration exercise machine. As new sell $550. cost Wanted to Buy $1,699. Call 604-787-2918

2135

CASH PAID! TEAK FURN. + All 1940’s - 70’s VINTAGE Household items & antiques Derek 604-442-2099 Thanks!

2135

Wanted to Buy

CASH PAID! TEAK FURN. + All 1940’s - 70’s VINTAGE Household items & antiques Derek 604-442-2099 Thanks!

3507

@

778-895-0007 • 604-781-4231

6008-02

6008

S. Surrey/ White Rock

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

For Sale by Owner

6015

Ladner

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning!

Cats

604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

www.coverallbc.com

Kids R First Childcare Centre

Preschool, Daycare, Before & After School Care (Pick-up & Drop-off to and from Ladner schools) Open all year. Under new management. Inside Delta Manor

Condos/ Townhouses

IMMACULATE TOP 963sf 2 2 IMMACULATE TOP flfl 963sf br condo, condo, insuite insuite laundry, laundry, +55 +55 br building, $121,500 604-309-3947 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com uSELLaHOME.com id5565 id5565 see

*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required

3040

6008

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-08

Mobile Homes

Coquitlam

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment CDS lot $698,888 778-898-7731 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

6020-14

6035

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040

Okanagan/ Interior

Langley/ Aldergrove MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

$739,900 YORKSTON South area Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ft Cstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm + Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call 778-298-8108.

See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108

6050

Out Of Town Property

LadnerMULTI-FAMILY

Garage Sale

LADNER

Garage Sale

Ladner MOVING MOVING SALE SALE Sat, April 20th 20th Sat, April 9am -2pm 9am -2pm 4910 Linden Linden Dr Dr 4910 Household items, patio set, Household set, furniture, items, gardenpatio tools, furniture, tools, scroll saw garden & collectibles scroll saw & collectibles

SOFA $100, rocking chair $50, kitchen table & 6 chairs $150. Call 604-940-0154

2080

Dogs

604-630-3300

Semi Private in prof Artist’s studio.

For Sale Miscellaneous

3508

To advertise call

Call 604-943-9829 for details.

2060

REAL ESTATE

April 19, 2013 The Delta Optimist A49

HIMALAYAN Show Cats Adult M/F cats $250 kittens $500 + wait list MUST have no cats/dogs Exp w/breed 604-939-1231

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

Shedding light on community issues

RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with new appliances insuite laundry, pets RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with new kids ok $177,777 604-530-6247 appliances insuite laundry, pets see uSELLaHOME.com id5584 kids ok $177,777 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-14 6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $399,900, 604-466-3175 see IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba uSELLaHOME.com id5226 t/h.

Incredible view, huge master br $399,900, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

6008-18 6008-18

SMALL PEACEFUL farm set up for horses right beside South Langley riding trail. Bright & comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p, barn, riding rings, pastures. $849,900. Call 604-323-4788 See Propertyguys.com ID: 76788

6020

Richmond

Richmond

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com STEVESTON VERY largeid5376 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

6008-30

Surrey

6008-30

Surrey

CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $99,500 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500 CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $99,500 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-34

Surrey

6020-01

Real Estate

At WE BUY HOMES We CASH YOU OUT FAST! We Also Take Over Your Payments Until Your Home is Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us First!

(604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

6020-06

Chilliwack

4 BD 2300 sq ft home backs onto park, 2.5 bth, corner lot, garage + parking, newly decorated $354,900.

Viewing by appt. 604-793-6642

AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

6020-08

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $539,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

Real Estate Investment

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $489,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

6065

Recreation Property

GALIANO EXECUTIVE Home & Cabin on priv beach, completely furn’d, many extras, ready to move in. Reduced to $849,000!

Global Force Rlty. 604-802-8711 www.yourlinktorealestate.ca

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608 HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

6030

Lots & Acreage

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of Caretaker, maint $775/yr, $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

Coquitlam LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

OFFERED BELOW assessed value 1000sf 3br 2ba home huge 10,000sf lot $375K 778-859-0717 see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

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6052

Houses - Sale

New Westminster New Westminster

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 TOPuSELLaHOME.com FLOOR quiet side ofid5580 bldg see 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-28 6008-28

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669.

Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $695,000.

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

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OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

Need a New Place?

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev. ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan 2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777 see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

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

A50

The Delta Optimist April 19, 2013

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

DELTA WEST

Peninsula Property Management

EAST LADNER RESIDENCE AT THE RIVERHOUSE waterfront living with amazing views of water, Mtn Baker & farmland.

Fantastic sunsets.

Beautiful 2 br & 2 bath unit, 1253 sf attractively furnished, 2 wall brs that can be used for hobbies/ office, gourmet kitchen, gas f/p, large balcony, radiant heat, adjacent to marina, restaurant. Walk to transit. Located 20 minutes from airport, Island Ferries and US Border crossing furnished N/P, N/S.

Call Dawn (604) 536-0220

4895-55B St, Ladner Suites Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

CALL 604-946-9455

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Rentinfo.ca www.rentinfo.ca

Peninsula Property Management

#304 – 1959 152nd Street White Rock, B.C. V4A 9E3 PHONE:

604.536.0220

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C. TSAW EXEC 3 bdrm crnr ste, fp, lndry, $1900 inc heat, prkg, no pet or bbq 604-943-6163 for appt TSAWWASSEN VILLA 2 BR apt. Newly reno’d $1080, incld d/w, balc, prkg, h/w & heat, cat neg. avail April 1, 604-880-5391

www.rentinfo.ca

HOME SERVICES

6540

3 BR, 1.5 ba, ns/np, Now or May 1, near Ladner Cntre, 3 appls, $1800 + utils, 604-325-3420 Beach Grove lg 2 BR rancher, fp, family rm, garage, $1400, ns, now, short term ok, 604-250-1522

604-948-3816.

6540

LADNER Del Rio and Lora Court 1 bedroom suites in quiet well maintained buildings. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes heat and h/w. To view please call 604-454-4469 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 604-454-4469

TSAWWASSEN Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. 2 bedroom suites include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access.

Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, rec centre and schools. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111 Shawnigan and Greensview 1 and 2 bedroom suites available. Greensview includes d/w and garburetor, in-suite storage is included at the Shawnigan. Buildings are located on bus route and within walking distance of shopping centre. For more info please call 604-306-1499 Kelly and Kerry Court 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet buildings close to amenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. Building updates consist of putting greens, windows and patio doors. To view these suites please call 604-306-7877 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required www.centuryrentals.ca

Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-948-3816 for more information or to view.

9125

Domestic

1980 CHEV Caprice, 2dr, red, aircared 04/14, runs good, 135K, $1000 obo, 604-940-0255

9145

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE SPACE Ladner Village 751 sq ft. secure, clean, u/g parking Avail Now!

604-841-4662

Commercial Space for Lease Tsawwassen: 640, 780, 786 and 923 sq ft.

Ladner: 1080 sq ft at Harbourside Plaza, Delta Street.

Contact Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COACH Home Suite - $775 1bdrm, 1bath, washer/dryer, cable tv, wifi, all utilities incld, no pets, parking, close to bus & all amenities. Call 778-881-3708

1 BR large Tsaw, lower lvl, share w/d & util, nrs bus/shops, avail now, ns/np, $850. 778-882-1832 2 BR ste, Brand New Tsaw, grnd lvl, ss app, w/d, 1 prkg, n/s, May 1st. $1,275incl util. 604-314-6463 2 BR Tsaw grnd lvl, reno’d, now, 5 appl, fp, $1150/mth +40% utils quiet, ns np nr bus. 778-888-0546 Central Ladner Coachhouse, 1 BR, N/pets, N/S, F/P, 6 appl, $1200/m, May 1, 604-760-9014 1 BDRM STE Ladner Village Bsmt. suite in heritage house.

Fireplace. Avail. May 1. $700 per mo. incl. hydro. 604 946-8010 or john@eastwoods.ca.

LADNER, LARGE clean bright 3 bdrm main, w/d, f/s, n/s n/p, Avail Now, $1400/m. 604-535-6340

LARGE 1 bdrm suite avail in Ladner in exchange for housecleaner. Must have own vehicle.

Call aft. 6pm only, 604-671-3303

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

WAREHOUSE-LADNER $750 ground level,935Sqft rollup door hallway, bath- light use/ storage call 604-729-0544 River Rd West

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Scrap Car Removal

9160

Sports & Imports

E

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

9515

CASH FOR ALL COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

9145

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

MIKE: 604-872-0109 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $200 Min. FOR COMPLETE

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs.

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

Boats

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

9160

Trusted and reliable home cleaning services!

Excellent attention to detail!

Ladner owned & operated.

Call us today at 778-896-9555

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

8060

CONCRETE Repair/Epoxy and Polyurethane Injection Commercial/Residential Concrete Restoration.

Repair, Strengthening and Waterproofing. Concrete Spall and Corrosion Repair.

Cementious Grouting. Water Intrusion Solutions.

Call 778-870-9965 or email: topguninjection@gmail.com

8075

Drywall

DRYWALL Reliable Work ★ Res & Comm ★ 35 Yrs Exp.

Mike 604-789-5268

8080

– Call Lance –

604 240 9340 • EXPERT LAWNCARE • 20+ Years Exp. Power Raking, Aerating, Overseeding & More.

Call Nick 778-895-3381 or email nick@chesshirelandscapes.com Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, pavers, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, drainage, jackhammering. Old pools filled in, decks, concrete 604.782.4322

8160

Sports & Imports

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.

Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14 ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

Lawn & Garden

8130

Handyperson

Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring Renovations, Sheds, Contracting & more Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed

Call Paul 604-614-2250

NEED A HAND?

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell) Landscaping

ABOVE THE REST

★ Hedging - Pruning ★ Power Raking & Aerating ★ Lawn Cutting ★ Ladner & Tsawwassen ★ Refs. avail ★ Free Est. ★ Best rates in town Call Clayton 604-314-8273

Landscape PLUS

Maintenance & Contracting

WCB 604-943-0043 Local Resident 38 years

Reel Lawn Mowing • ReelPower TypeType Lawn Mowing • Aerating Raking • Weeding • Power Raking • Weeding • Fertilizing Moss Control • Fertilizing Trimming • Pruning • Trimming • Pruning

Professional Maintenace

Cell: 604-710-1348

For AnythingYard Related!

“Give us a Call!”

604-946-7308 PAUL WEATHERBY

Landscape & Property Maintenance Maintaining Your Home and Property

604.240.2194 604.943.2401

landscape landscape construction construction paving stones, concrete paving stones, fences, arbors, sheds concrete, retaining retaining walls walls, decks, decks, railings, stairs railings, stairs lawn installation renovations renovations interior interior exterior exterior kitchens, bathrooms kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, windows floors doors, hardiboard, cedar siding

604 948 5296

604 948 5296 homesteadservices.ca

• • • • • • • • •

Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468 604 - (WCB 842 -1468

BAYSIDE LAWN & GARDEN Lawn Care Services, Hedging, Yard Cleanup. 604-928-5286

8185

Moving & Storage

B&Y MOVING

604-708-8850

10 000 DSoil li Mix i A ll Garden Lawn & Turf Blends Super Natural TopSoil Composted Black Bark #1 100% Fir Bark Mulch Top Dressing Blends Sand, Gravel & Rock Miracle Mix Soil Hydroseeding Contractor

TCP MOVING 1 to 3 men from $40

• Licensed & Insured.

• Local & storage.

• Ca & US long distance.

604-505-1386 604-505-9166

OPEN 7 DAYS ‘til 7pm

ABE MOVING & Delivery and Rubbish Removal $35/HR per Person • 24/7 604-999-6020

5333 - 176 St. Cloverdale

FREE DELIVERY

888 8881

• We’re in the Big Green Trucks

8195

Coastal

Painting/ Wallpaper

ALLQUEST PAINTING

• Spring Cleanup • Lawns • Power Raking • Aerating Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning Gutters • Pressure Washing Local • WCB Cert. • Refs.

QUALITY SERVICE FROM THE GROUND UP

604-218-4795

8185

• 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

Over 10 yrs. Exp. • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

SPRING SALE

RYAN

Too much to do, not enough time? ... I can help!

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~

SUPER SOIL INC. TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8155 1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564

“1 CALL IS ALL”

• Driveways and Walkways • Retaining Walls • Patios and Decks • Fences and Gazebos • Irrigation and Lighting • Drainage, Erosion and Settlement Issues over 25 years experience

Electrical

Flooring/ Refinishing

Lawn & Garden

SPECIALS ON NOW ✔ Deep Core Aerating ✔ Lawn Maintenance, etc.

Design and installation for New or Existing Landscapes including:

Concrete

ENZO General Masonry- Specializes brick, block, stone, all types of concrete work 594-1960

8160

Spring Has Sprung!

Call 778-882-4128

HANDYMAN SERVICES

2001 MERCEDES 320 ML, no accid, low kms, new brake/tires.

Reduced $6750.. 604-724-3696

Landscaping

www.landplus.ca

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

No Wheels, No Problem

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms.

2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

8155

Century Hardwood Floors

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 9155

★CLEAN FREAKS★

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

FREE

'you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.'

Move ins - move outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work.

References gladly given.

Try our $60 cleaning 604-716-8631

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL 2H

Cleaning

SUNSHINE CLEANING

8105

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

THE SCRAPPER

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700 kms. Very cool,mint,smells new! $21,100obo. Gord 778-300-2538

Suites/Partial Houses

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

9145

6602

8055

SUNSHINE HILLS ECO CLEAN TEAM★ Residential/Commercial ★ Call Andrea 604-754-0997

Houses - Rent

House fo Rent - Tsawassen/Boundary Bay Area -Available April 1st (or 30 day notice for current tenant to relocate) 2 bdrm 850 sq.ft. completely renovated house located in the middle of the Southlands property.

Very quiet area and surrounded by farm lands with horses beyond your fenced yard. includes w/d, f/s and blinds. $1,600.00 per month on a One (1) year lease.

No Pets and references required.

AUTOMOTIVE Scrap Car Removal

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Tsaw 2Br House, 1 bath, 4 appl, $1600, avail now, to view call

6565 CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!

Houses - Rent

2 BR rancher, Tsaw, 2 bath, 2 fp, family room with ocean view, $1500. May 1. 604-948-2699

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582 PAINT RITE BY RICH Call me; We’re Neighbours!

Richard 946-4889 / 604-649-4930

Moving & Storage

Need Space? We Have It!

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE Commercial

Personal -

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

2 locations: LADNER

POINT ROBERTS

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

Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

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HOME SERVICES 8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

8220

8225

Plumbing

PAINT RITE

BY RICH

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING

For all your Painting needs “Call Me – We’re Neighbours!”

Richard Ryan 604-946-4889 604-649-4930 Member: Better Business Bureau

D&M PAINTING Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING

$150 Each Room Incls. 2 Coats Top-Quality Paint EXTERIOR PAINT EXPERTS Exc. Workmanship & Repair

604-377-5423 778-545-0098

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

Wallnuts Paint Art Design Interior painting, Colour consultations Small jobs welcome Free Est. - Ladner & Tsaw Ins/WCB Christine 604-505-4845 wallnutsartdesign.com

8205

Rick Wegner 604 809 6822 604 952 0975

Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639

precision1plumbing.com rick@precision1plumbing.com

8240

Plumbing Ltd

Res - Com Professional Service FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

Paving/Seal Coating

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Honest Service Lic - Ins - Bonded

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

QUALITY RENOS

Power Washing

Stairs & decks Certified Carpenter Free estimates

PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Call Grant 604-836-3440

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

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

778 997-9582 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

8250

Roofing

A EASTWEST Roofing & Siding Reroofing, Gutter, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-783-6437

AMG ROOFING & SIDING

10% Discount. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721 JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc.

WCB, BBB, fully insured.

604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca

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

P.R. Remodelling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Cert. Plumber, Tiling, etc.

20 years exp. & ref’s European craftsmanship

604-649-9600

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