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shortfall, the district week’s budget consulwill eliminate bus tation meeting made service in rural areas, their feelings known although it will be about the issue, many maintained for special concerned about the needs students. safety of their kids The message delivhaving to walk or bike ered by trustee Nick to school. They said Kanakos Tuesday was transit is not an option that the board had little in some areas. Laura Dixon choice but to eliminate Some parents asked Board chair the service, otherwise why their ideas at cuts would have taken meetings organized by place in the classroom. the district earlier this year were Chairperson Laura Dixon noted not posted or seriously considthe district could revisit the issue ered. if the province decides to restore The district subsequently issued some funding. a follow-up sheet responding to Trustee Val Windsor said Delta the questions and suggestions. continues to have a hard time con- The document notes the board vincing Victoria that funding isn’t has been advocating for increased keeping up with the true costs of funding from the Ministry of education. See BUDGET page 3 Parents who attended last

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Counsellor is now on other side

Curtis Miller Joe receives Courage to Come Back Award for overcoming troubled childhood to help kids BY

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A Delta school district youth counsellor has been recognized for overcoming incredible obstacles in his own life to reach troubled kids and help them start making smarter choices. Curtis Miller Joe was one on six recipients of the 2013 Courage to Come Back Awards. Presented by Coast Mental Health to people who have overcome obstacles and are now giving back, the award in the social adversity category is fitting when it comes to Miller’s inspiring story. “It’s pretty overwhelming and it’s pretty cool,” Miller told the Optimist this week. The 53-year-old, an imposing physical figure with tattoos and scars from knife wounds, went from being a drug addict and long-time criminal who spent time in prison to being a respected native artist and school counsellor. Principals and students wrote letters recommending him for the award, which he received at a gala at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre on Thursday. Miller had a deeply troubled and abused childhood, getting mixed up in drugs and crime at a young age. He freely admits his life was spiraling downward and he was out of control. His turnaround started in jail when he joined the

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Native Brotherhood fellowship, taking part in carving, dancing and sweat lodges, as well as talking with elders who helped him steer a new course. He would eventually take a leadership role with the group. It’s an understatement to say it wasn’t easy for Miller to find work when he got a criminal pardon, but the father of two took courses when he could, determined to one day mentor youth who could relate to his story. Hired by the Delta district three years ago, he now works at four elementary schools and one high school, juggling a case load

BUDGET from page 1 Education for student transportation, including phones calls, e-mails and letters stressing Delta’s unique geographical factors. Regarding the suggestion the district implement a user fee system, the document notes the average annual cost is $1,400 per rider on the rural routes. It is highly unlikely parents would be willing or able to pay that amount, the fact sheet states. As far as the assertion that maintaining the service for special needs students

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Curtis Miller Joe received a Courage to Come Back Award from Coast Mental Health during a gala at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre Thursday.

would be discriminating against other kids, the fact sheet notes there is no requirement in the School Act to transport students to and from school, while ministry guidelines state that regular transportation services should be provided as a first option to students with special needs. As far as the suggestion that routes be amalgamated to stagger elementary and secondary school start times, the fact sheet states it would have an impact on all students, parents and staff

of 80 kids. The district, for a variety of reasons, often labels those youth “at-risk.” Some act out in school, don’t show up and some are already involved in dangerous behaviour Miller knows all too well. “There’s quite a few kids that I can see are struggling and going through the same things. Obviously I don’t know what went on when they were a small child because they haven’t told me, but I can see the behaviour, the partying, the really risky behaviour and fighting, having police incidents and all that stuff.” He points to the tragic

death of a student on a party bus in Surrey earlier this year as just one example how bad choices can lead to terrible consequences. “One of the things when you tell a kid that you shouldn’t do this or don’t do that, they sometimes want to do it to see why you don’t want then to do it, or go against you, so one of the things I want is to send the message that this is what will happen for you. You can die, you can overdose and you can end up in prison. “I try to teach them how to be responsible. When they think of being

responsible, they may say, ‘Well, I’m not drinking and driving.’ But when we talk about being responsible, it’s more than that, like not getting so loaded you can wake up in a really bad situation.” Miller says kids will often act a certain way due to anxiety or depression. While each young person has a different story, many respect where he’s coming from after learning about his troubled life, he says. “They seem to be a little more open with me than somebody else who may be a counsellor. They might feel more comfortable because they see I under-

stand what they’re talking about and I have common ground with them. Then we can go from there and work from there.” As far as the much talked about issue of bullying, Miller says most kids he talks to aren’t bullies, but are troubled because they feel they’re disconnected. “Sometimes they feel that everyone is looking down on them because they might be out of the norm. I don’t think they’re bad kids, they just have some issues. They’re basically in their own world with their own group of people and not taking care of themselves sometimes.”

in the district. One suggestion, which may have some traction, was to provide supervision at schools before or after school so parents can drive their kids to school, or perhaps at another central location where they can be bussed to school. The school board notes options with the administration at specific schools will be explored. Trustee Donna Burke took exception to the claim there was discrimination, saying the special needs students that are bussed most often have severe and complex problems and dis-

orders, and that school is all they have outside their homes. During the question period Tuesday, several parents grilled the board, including Cheryl Kristiansen, who noted the district offers transportation for students at the South Delta Secondary Hockey Academy, including out of district students, at only $75 per month. Others asked the board to take another look at efficiencies such as having rural students share buses with special needs students. Trustee Fabian Milat said although Delta has the

second lowest administrative costs among school districts, he feels that doesn’t necessarily mean much, because the nature of bureaucracies are to protect themselves and seek reductions elsewhere. “Two years ago to last year’s budget, our administrative cost has gone up $700. In that regard, I think we’re doing really well, and there will be certain people who will say the administration is really lean here. “I could say it’s top heavy, it’s all conjecture. What I do know is that our district is getting smaller and eventually our adminis-

tration should get smaller.” His comment was echoed during the meeting’s question period when someone said declining enrollment might mean the district doesn’t need as many administrators and managers. Although the bussing reduction went ahead, the school board approved several modifications to the proposed budget Tuesday, including reducing the number of custodial staff and the number of educational assistants to be cut, as well as scaling back how much is to be cut from the student cafeteria program.

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Walk with your Doc comes to South Delta next Saturday. Described as a short, fun, community walk, the event takes place in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Tsawwassen family doctor Martin Ray will be taking part in the walk. “As physicians, we’re wanting to encourage health and wellness for people,” he said. “Certainly getting active and staying active is probably the most important thing we can recommend to people for good quality of health; mental health, physical health, a sense of wellbeing.” All ages are welcome and the event is pet-friendly. Ray said he asked his 100-year-old grandmotherin-law what the key was for her lifelong health and her reply was keep moving and keep walking. “If there’s one thing I could ever say to a patient, it’s to keep active and walking is a great way to do that. That’s what we’re supporting,” Ray said. The event is being spon-

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Dr. Martin Ray will be one of the local family physicians taking part in Walk with your Doc next Saturday morning at Boundary Bay Regional Park. sored by the B.C. Medical Association and the Delta Division of Family Practice. Ray is the lead physician for the Delta Division of Family Practice, which was formed with the goal

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A proposed fee for drivers crossing into the U.S. could spell trouble for businesses in Point Roberts. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking at charging a toll for people driving into the United States from Canada and Mexico. The fee is included in the department’s proposed 2014 budget, and while it’s still just a proposal, it’s already raising concerns on both sides of the border. Brent Chaput, who manages the Texaco gas station in Point Roberts, said a fee would have an enormous impact on businesses south of the border. “That would be a huge hit,” he said. Chaput’s station is one of many Point Roberts businesses that rely on Canadian shoppers for its customer base. He estimated more than 80 per cent of his business comes from Canadians who cross the border in search of lower gas prices. John So of Richmond said he goes to the U.S. every couple of months or so to fill up on gas and to shop for items that aren’t available in Canada. He said having to pay a fee to cross the border might act as a deterrent. “It would really depend on what I’m getting,” he said, adding he would still be willing to pay to cross

the border “would be a serious mistake.” The Delta Chamber of Commerce is polling its members and sent out a three-question survey earlier this week. Executive director Peter Roaf said the chamber wants to gauge the potential impact such a fee could have on local businesses.

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MURPHY’S LAW It’s nice to see a guy who gets things done get some recognition. It was announced last week that Ladner businessman Mike Owen, a stalwart of this community and a major advocate of the river for the past four decades, would be inducted into the Fraser River Hall of Fame later this year. One of my first recollections of Mike — and this is dating both of us because it goes back more than a quarter-century — is when he bought the Ship of Dreams from Expo ’86. I was struck then, as I still am today, why a local businessman would put up his own cash for a ship — it couldn’t sail but had masts and all the other rigging — simply to relocate it to an area park as a recreational amenity/tourist attraction. He lobbied everyone he could think of to support his idea, even springing for a luncheon to bring all the parties together, as he tried in vain to move the Ship of Dreams to Delta. I didn’t know Mike well and I recall thinking at the time, “What’s in it for this guy?” I learned soon enough there wasn’t a catch when it came to Mike Owen. He saw an opportunity to make his community a better place and wanted to seize it. It’s a scenario I’ve seen play out many times in the years that followed. Back when Mike was president of the Ladner Business Association, I remember how the absence of an area plan had become an almost weekly topic at the group’s meetings. After yet another of the gripe sessions, he exasperatedly told fellow members to stop complaining (although I don’t think he used that exact word!), slapped a $50 bill on the table and urged them to join him in coming up with the seed money. It was classic Mike: If you wanted something done, you didn’t wait around for others to do it for you. He’s been a driving force in countless community initiatives over the years, so many I couldn’t begin to mention them all, but I can tell you that Ladner likely wouldn’t have a Millennium Trail that stretches all the way to Deas Island Regional Park without him. There were many involved with the undertaking, and a big assist has to go to Ron Toigo, but a great deal of the credit for that final link of the trail is directly related to the passion, and connections, of Mike Owen. He didn’t help out in that instance, or in all the others, for the accolades or to see his name in the paper; he does it simply because he realizes it will make the place he calls home a better place for all to live. That sounds like a hall of famer to me.

Lonely voice has little chance of influencing big decisions MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT I sort of like the simplistic idea of independent politics but my practical side keeps reminding me they just don’t work. I still don’t understand how neighbouring independents would grapple with inter-constituency programs. In the case of Delta and Surrey, for instance, how would an environmentally-minded independent work with a business-minded independent on issues relating to infrastructure and land use buildout between their respective constituencies? You can see how this could be problematic and detrimental to the greater public. This is why we have party politics, so that decisions can be made to get things done for all concerned. The certainty of party politics is something the vast majority of voters like no matter how much they may hate the government of the time. It has been this way for a very long time.

Our current MLA’s campaign suggests she is “our only choice for a voice in Victoria.” This is not true. The two other candidates belong to political parties and there is a 100 per cent chance that one of those parties will be in government. That is exactly 100 per cent more than an independent choice. An independent vote is not an “only choice;” rather, I see it to be a lonely choice. At last Tuesday’s all-candidates debate, the B.C. Liberal candidate noted that discussions with local government on issues of the day were non-existent with our MLA, after which it was noted that Vicki Huntington looked flustered. I can see why she was flustered. It must be frustrating standing on the outside looking in. There has been much commentary on the perceived ineffectiveness of government backbenchers. Backbenchers are team players for the most part but can express displeasure or offer recommendations for government policy within caucus meetings. Businesses and local governments want to speak to decision makers, cabinet ministers, when they want things done. MLA backbenchers can get this face time. Independent candidates don’t usually have this access. Four years ago, our MLA was elected by what could be termed

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a protest vote. Traditional NDP votes went to the Huntington camp, many of them due to the now infamously botched power line saga. During that campaign, Huntington argued the South Fraser Perimeter Road could be rerouted or even halted altogether. Seriously, how could constituents believe that one independent MLA could achieve such a feat? Now that the SFPR is a few months away from you and I driving on it, what do you think about our MLA’s claim that T2 can be stopped? In a comment in the Georgia Straight in April 2009, Huntington spoke to the effectiveness of MLA Roddick on the SFPR file: “She was a member of the government caucus and was utterly ineffective at changing the decision to industrialize the most valuable agricultural land in the country. In the last four years, not one decision was altered by our sitting government MLA.” For someone that essentially campaigned on stopping the South Fraser Perimeter Road, let’s make this observation right now on the very same file. Our sitting MLA has done nothing to affect the loss of the “most valuable agricultural land in the country” in the past four years. Recommendations for the future? Vote carefully.

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April 26, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

DTA wants to put an end to public education cuts

Editor: Re: Fewer kids put strain on budget, Murphy’s Law, April 17 The editor’s depiction of the Delta school board’s annual budget setting process as a horror film with, “... more sequels than Friday the 13th...,” is unfortunate not only because it puts a vital public issue into the realm of passive entertainment, but also because he deals with the issue of the board’s $3.5 million deficit almost exclusively in the context of numbers and counting. Excellence in education planning is much more than the products of student head-counting and the simple application of a percapita formula. Education is not a movie, nor a spectator sport. It requires action and effort from everyone involved if it is to continue to be successful. So it is unfortunate from the perspective of most teachers that the current government has taken the wrong kinds of actions over the past 12 years. They have, throughout British Columbia, failed in their constitutional responsibility to provide for public educa-

tion. The facts are consistently available through objective sources such as Statistics Canada, which periodically reports comparisons between the provinces on a number of education measures. In one example, B.C. is last among Canadian provinces in per-student funding — almost $1,000 per student below the national average. Another example identifies more students per teacher in B.C. than anywhere else in Canada. This means less individual attention for B.C. students in contrast to students in other parts of Canada. In addition, hundreds of specialist teachers have been lost over the years, meaning there is less capacity in the system to diagnose and address student learning difficulties. Students also have to wait longer for counselling and special education services. Similarly, the number of special needs students assigned to classes has risen steadily. Regressive government legislation has removed limits to the total number of IEP students that could be assigned to any

one class. The number has risen steadily over the past 12 years, with many, many classrooms assigned more and more of these highneed students. And of all Canadian provinces, only B.C. responded to declining enrollment by cutting teachers. Recent controversy around the need for millions more dollars in Delta school district funding cuts proves the need for these services now. The public should ask themselves what serves the greater public good? A school system with more teachers, more direct services and supports for students, or one with less? Teachers already know the answer. The kids are worth it. Investing in students’ education early in life benefits society for decades to come. The public response to this question, or the failure of the public to answer this question, will determine how this “movie-sequel” ends. Paul Steer President Delta Teachers’ Association

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All Candidates Meeting The Delta Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, managers and residents of South Delta to attend our all candidates meeting to learn about their positions on business and the community.

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Letters to the Editor

Voters are poorly served by strict party discipline Editor: Re: Gov’t MLA doesn’t necessarily pay dividends for constituents, Community Comment, April 19 I can offer a second reason to elect a candidate whose primary allegiance is to his/her constituents: provincial MLAs and federal MPs are essential to Canada’s parliamentary democracy. It’s called responsible government and it’s the main check on the abuse of power in our system of government. Americans have a system of checks and balances to curb the abuse of power. The elected representatives in Congress operate independently of the president and cabinet. In B.C., the government, the premier and cabinet, consists of elected representatives so the checks and

balances must reside with the representatives. Under the principle of responsible government, the government is responsible to elected representatives of the people who make up the legislative assembly. If the government does not retain the confidence of the assembly and loses a major vote, the government falls and an election must be held. Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, held power when responsible government was taken seriously and his genius lay in his ability to connect with elected members to build support for government initiatives. Consensus building is hard work and over the years successive leaders, eager to get things done, have enforced party disci-

pline to neuter the power of elected representatives. British Columbians are poorly served by party discipline. Local concerns are sacrificed for the sake of a central agenda. Issues are dealt with in sealed ideological boxes that work against the creativity that comes from diverse input. Dictatorships get things done. B.C. is not a dictatorship, but from the fiasco of the HST to their refusal to explain the decision to waive repayment of $6 million in legal fees for two ex-staffers who pleaded guilty in the B.C. Rail case to the farce of their cynical attempt to reach ethnic voters, the current Liberal regime typifies the arrogance that comes from unchecked power. John Clement

Huntington could see snub coming Editor: Re: MLA overstates dredging role, letter to the editor, April 24 Vicki Huntington predicted in a column published in this paper on Nov. 21, 2012 that people would try to write her out of the story on the funding for dredging Ladner Harbour. If nothing else, David G. Fredricksen and the Bruce McDonald campaign have proven her right. Huntington has always said that many groups played a role in securing funding, including the Corporation of Delta, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the Ladner Sediment Group and the provincial government. But the fact is that Huntington has also been involved from the beginning. In April 2010 she met

with the deputy minister of transportation to arrange a meeting between the ministry and the Ladner Sediment Group and impress upon the province its obligations around dredging. In May 2011 she organized a tour of Ladner Harbour with Ladner Sediment Group members and Ministry of Transportation officials so they could see the effects of sedimentation firsthand. Between 2009 and 2012 she attended at least 14 ministry meetings, questioned the transportation minister about dredging in the legislature four different times and co-presented to the budget committee. Even Blair Lekstrom, the former minister of transportation, said, “I am happy that our government was able to put forward $3

Vicki Huntington Independent incumbent million towards this [dredging] project and I want to congratulate Vicki for her hard work and cooperative approach on this file.” Next time the B.C. Liberals attempt to rewrite history, they should first ensure that Huntington’s efforts are not so thoroughly documented. Shawn Courtney Vicki Huntington Re-Election Team

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April 26, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Debate issues of today, not those from a decade ago

Editor: Re: Gov’t MLA doesn’t necessarily pay dividends for constituents, Community Comment, April 19 Vocal Vicki Huntington supporter Steve Graham argued that South Delta voters should not vote for Bruce McDonald, basing his argument on events that occurred 10 years ago, which related to issues that for the most part are no longer relevant, involving actors who are no longer involved in the debate of today’s issues... not all that compelling. Even worse, his underlying “facts” are wrong or do not support his position. Space constraints prevent a detailed repudiation of Graham’s arguments, so I will deal with three of them in summary fashion. Graham claim: Val Roddick/B.C. Liberal involvement with Delta Hospital was bad for Delta. Facts: Fraser Health Authority and other provincial authorities announced wide sweeping changes to health care delivery in 2002. Community groups

and Roddick advocated loudly to reverse the proposed changes as they were detrimental to Delta. At same time, behind the scenes Roddick successfully lobbied her cabinet and MLA colleagues to force changes to the policy. Result: Between 2002 and 2009, Delta Hospital ER tripled space, acute care status was reinstated, 12 new acute care beds opened to bring total to 38, endoscopy suite added, CT scanner installed... all under Roddick/B.C. Liberal watch, working closely with the Delta Hospital Foundation. The team approach worked. Graham claim: Roddick “barely survived a recall vote in 2003.” Facts: In 2001, NDP lost the election to B.C. Liberals 77-2. The NDP wanted to get more MLAs before the next election so organized recall petitions in seven B.C. Liberal ridings, including Roddick’s. The NDP failed to get enough support to even get a recall vote in Delta South. Voters got their say on Roddick’s

performance in the 2005 election where she handily defeated Huntington and the NDP challenger. Graham claim: Liberal government failed to keep its promise to provide funding for world-class soccer facility at John Oliver Park. Facts: Corporation of Delta and Vancouver Whitecaps negotiated from 2007 until 2010 to use provincial funding, Whitecaps and Delta money to build a facility. On Jan. 15, 2010, Delta and the Whitecaps broke off negotiations as they couldn’t agree on how much of the park the Whitecaps could use. Government money remained on table but Delta council, for valid community reasons, no longer wanted the government funding. I close by saying, “That was then, this is now.” Let’s spend the rest of this election campaign positively discussing issues of importance to the residents of South Delta today, not those that took place 10 years ago. Gregory J. Muirhead

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Counsellor added to list of services for seniors Deltassist introduces position to offer extra support

Delta seniors can count on another resource to help them age in place as Deltassist has recently added a seniors counsellor to its staff. This position was created to help seniors manage issues unique to getting older, like the transition to retirement or the emotional effects of dealing with a health challenge. “It’s no secret that the

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April 26, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15 Business

Animal shelter to benefit from weekend book sale

A local bookstore is holding a special sidewalk sale this weekend. The Black Bond Books in Trenant Park Square in Ladner will have books on sale for $2, $5 and $10 with partial proceeds going to benefit the Delta Community Animal Shelter. The sale starts on Friday and runs all weekend.

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Warm spring sunshine beamed down on us all — it seemed as if the entire neighbourhood was outside drinking in the sun’s rays. Then it happened: the car of my dreams drove past. Now, before you begin to chastise me, I know that envy is one of the seven deadly sins and I try to curb the desire to drive one of these sleek machines, but I find it difficult! Sleek and powerful, this car speaks of prestige and authority. Although it’s an inanimate object, it seems to shout out, “Move aside, I’m coming through! Everyone look at me!” It’s at this moment I realize the car has nothing to offer other than an “image” and most likely a speeding ticket or two. It’s the season of Easter and dur-

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Blues legend Jim Byrnes is scheduled to perform at Genesis Theatre in Ladner next Saturday.

Blues legend Jim Byrnes is coming back to Genesis Theatre. The bluesman will perform a show at the Ladner venue along with special guest Steve Dawson next Saturday. The pair, both multiple Juno Award winners, played a concert at Genesis last April. The upcoming show will include Byrnes’ classics, along with many of the songs from his newest albums. His latest effort, I Hear the Wind in the Wires, was released last year. It’s described on his website as “surely the most natural, satisfying and downright joyous album of Byrnes’ lengthy career.” Byrnes once again worked with Dawson, who’s a producer as well as a musician and songwriter. “After a partnership that stretches through five albums, two Juno Awards, and countless tours, Byrnes and Dawson sound completely natural together, interpreting these songs that they both sound born to play

and sing,” the website states. Byrnes, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, moved to Vancouver in the mid1970s. He started playing piano at age five, and by 13, he was singing and playing blues guitar. He’s also a well-known actor. His highlights include the CBS series Wiseguy, Highlander, and his nationally broadcast variety show The Jim Byrnes Show. The concert is set for Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner. Tickets cost $30, in advance, and are available at the Boot and Sombrero, 4866 Delta St., Ladner, by calling 604 946-4612 or print tickets online at http:// jimbyrnesatthegenesis.eventbrite.ca. The show is also a fundraiser for the theatre with proceeds going towards maintaining and upgrading the local venue. A special pre-show, threecourse barbecue dinner will be available at the Boot and Sombrero for $20. Visit www.genesistheatre. ca for more information.

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Tsawwassen author Melissa Haynes shares her experiences of volunteering at a Big Five game preserve in South Africa in her new book. “They say that when we step outside of our comfort zones the magic happens. Going to Africa solo was so far out of my comfort zone,” says Haynes. Her book, Learning to Play with a Lion’s Testicles, was released last week. Haynes went to South Africa after working as an Olympic project manager for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. “I had a really good career opportunity ahead of me but one of the things on my

bucket list was to volunteer in Africa,” she says. Haynes found herself alone in a tent camp after arriving as the only volunteer at the conservation project. The only thing separating her from the local wildlife, including lions, elephants and rhinos, was an electric fence, which the animals could cross if they really wanted to, she learned her first night from one of the rangers. “It was quite different than my office over at Vanoc headquarters, to say the least.” Haynes, a first-time author, also writes about her experience of coming to terms with her mother’s passing. Haynes went to Los Angeles to find a literary agent for representation for the book. The agent found a

publisher who liked the story but said Haynes needed to rewrite it, she says. Haynes says she kept a small card on her desk that said, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” “Every time I had doubts about writing or doubts about myself I would just refer back to that and say, ‘I’m not going to fail. Failure’s not an option. This is going to happen.’” Haynes, who says anything is possible if you’re willing to just take a chance, is currently working on her second book. Learning to Play With a Lion’s Testicles is available from online retailers, including Amazon. It will be arriving in Canadian bookstores this winter.

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First-time author Melissa Haynes’s new book is titled Learning to Play with a Lion’s Testicles.

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The South Delta Artists Guild will be helping a pair of local groups with its upcoming Cause for Paws, Feathers & Fur show. The fundraising show, which opens next week, will support OWL and the Delta Community Animal Shelter.

Artists have donated paintings that will be put up for a silent auction, says guild gallery chair Lea Price. As of Wednesday, about 15 to 20 pieces, including art depicting birds, horses, cats and dogs, had been donated. “They’re looking quite colourful. They’re not large paintings so they should be

easy to fit [into a] décor,” she says. Artists have also decorated birdhouses that will likely be included in the silent auction. An opening event for the show is set for Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Both the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society and animal shelter will be there. “They’ll be bringing

some critters,” says Price. The United Entertainers will perform while local merchants have donated door prizes, she adds. The show runs from May 2 to 26 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery (adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre). The upcoming exhibit is sponsored by Vancity Credit Union.

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he city of Bangkok teems with relentless activity, from traffic jams that make the Lower Mainland’s rush-hour roads look like a breeze, to street vendors making dentures and repairing clothing. Feel like having a fried pomfret fish or a plate of pad thai? The street is the place to find it, for next to nothing in price. On every corner Thai culture is palpable — you see it, inhale it and feel its frenetic activity all around you. It can get overwhelming, so here’s our list of top activities in the city. Feed your feet to the fish: Chances are you’ve eaten many a fish. In this experience, the tables, for once, are turned, as the fish get a

good meal at your expense. Fish spas consist of large tanks occupied by hundreds of hungry Garra Rufa and Honey fish imported from Turkey. The foot treatment involves dipping your feet and legs into the tank and watching as the fish swarm and nibble on your dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and healthier in the process. It’s daunting at first, ticklish next and a very cool experience once the sensitivity wears off. Cost: $5 for 15 minutes. Surrender to a Thai massage: The many massage parlours that dot the city are visitors’ favourite respites from the constant stimulation of the street. For less than $10 any number of blissful, hour-long treatments are possible, from back massages to scalp, foot and leg treatments.

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Bangkok’s temples are amazingly elaborate testaments to Buddhist beliefs and well worth visiting.

The Thai masseuses we encountered were experts at delivering therapeutic relaxation. Given the affordability of the treatments, it’s easy to justify succumbing

to their hands on a daily basis for a series of treatments that rejuvenate, comfort and energize roadweary limbs. Average cost: $8. Shop Chatuchak: Chatuchak Market is Thailand’s largest weekend market, a 35-acre warren densely populated with some 8,000 vendors. The goods are diverse, ranging from Thai handicrafts to silk table runners, fresh coconuts to live animals. Every price is highly negotiable, so arrive with patience, comfortable walking shoes and a sense of fun. Come also with the awareness that at the prices you’ll pay here, the goods you’ll return home with will not be the highest of qual-

ity. We purchased wooden spoons, kids’ watches, pashminas, wallets and flip flops. With a few exceptions, most of the items broke after their first few uses. Still, the fun is in the shopping. Ride a khlong boat on the Chao Phraya River: Khlong boats look like prehistoric vessels as they plough the muddy waters of the Chao Phraya. But there’s nothing dated about their engines, which move these boats and their passengers quickly and effectively from pier to pier. Useful as public transportation, they also give visitors an opportunity to examine life on the river, from dilapidated homes that look like they’re about to crash into the water, to fish farms where catfish swarm

for food amid the pollution. Between it all are luxurious hotels, skyscrapers and the silhouettes of ancient temples like Wat Arun, constructed in the early 1800s. Cost: 50 cents to $7, depending on the length of the ride. Check out Patpong Night Market: As late afternoon arrives, Bangkok begins to assemble the Patpong night market in the Silom neighbourhood, also known as the city’s Red Light District. If you care to, this is the place to see a “show” where ladies of the night blow smoke and shoot ping pong balls and darts from their nether regions. If that doesn’t interest you, check out the assortment of handbags, clothing and fake watches, including convincing replicas of Rolex, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Cartier and Bulgari. Have a drink at Skybar, the rooftop bar on the 63rd floor of the State Tower at Lebua, where parts of The Hangover II were filmed. The drinks don’t come cheap at this stunning hotel, but with them you get an incredible, panoramic view of the city and the Chao Phraya River. This is a seeand-be-seen spot, so dress to kill and come to peoplewatch. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate. To check out more, visit www.travelwriterstales.com.

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along ‘til the end of the year at least. Hey! I’m still a new car! There’s nothing wrong with me! This must be what Prince Charles feels like. So it is with Acura’s strong-selling MDX, whose replacement has already bowed at the New York Auto Show. It’s going to be lighter, and more fuel efficient. It’s going to have interesting all-LED headlights and a suite of new Acura technologies. It’s going to be better. It all sounds great. Here’s why you should buy the old one instead. Design In its highest-spec Elite trim, the MDX comes equipped with a rather handsome-looking set of machine-faced, 19-inch alloy wheels. These fill out the flared wheel arches nicely, and give a modicum of street-cred to a conservative-yet-handsome exterior. Viewed in side-profile, the MDX is very sharp looking — probably the best application of Acura’s angular styling. From the back, it’s a bit anonymous, but still handsome. From the front? Um. There’s no getting past it, that is one beaky-looking grille treatment. It resembles a parrot that just heard a funny joke. However, smirking avians aside, the MDX is the sort of vehicle that’s stood the test of time in the design department. This is pretty typical for cars built by parent company Honda, but not always true for Acura. I liked the looks of the MDX more and more as the week wore on — but couldn’t shake the impression that I should perhaps offer it a cracker.

Environment As a direct result of the MDX’s big, boxy demeanour, interior space is excellent. There are bigger machines on the market, but not many that offer such a sensible layout. While the third row is kids-only (true of any three-row vehicle short of a minivan), adult second row passengers have plenty of room to stretch out. Picking someone up at the airport? Flopping down the third row rumble seats reveals a broad swathe of luggage-swallowing space; folding all the seats gives you enough area to fit an Integra Type-R in there. Up front, drivers will find the usual Acura quality to fit and finish, and an interior layout that hasn’t quite aged as well as the exterior. There are a lot of buttons in here, requiring taking your eyes off the road to make adjustments. But here’s the thing: buttons don’t break like fancy touchscreens do. And while a few demerits must be given for the relative age of the MDX’s interior styling, most of those points are won back by the simple fact that all this stuff will still be working when the car is in the hands of its third owner. It also feels sturdy enough to put up with having a three-year-old scramble over the seats in muddy shoes and then spill apple juice directly into the CD-changer. Performance Among the various luxury marques, Acura is notable for not ever making a V8 engine. This doubtless hurt sales of their flagship See MDX page 27

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The V6 engine of the MDX offers a smooth and powerful ride, while the interior has been updated to offer new Acura technologies.

MDX from page 26 RL sedan over the years, but driving something like an MDX reveals why they don’t bother. Despite a curb weight of over 2,000 kg, the big Acura’s 300hp 3.7L V6 is smooth and powerful, and does a good job of getting things moving. Sounds pretty good too, not that you’d notice unless you put the windows down, given all that sound-deadening. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that’s sturdier and more reliable than early Acura transmissions, the MDX gets off the line quickly when it needs to, and then is happy to pad along through traffic at a sensible pace. Because of its squared-off, big-box feel, sightlines are very good, especially for the crossover segment. The back tailgate bears the acronym SH-AWD. This is Acura’s shorthand for the wonderfully-Japanesey “Super-Handling AllWheel-Drive.” Super-handling! Who wouldn’t want that? Along with excellent grip, SH-AWD gives you a torque-vectoring rear-end. Well, not you, per se, the car. Being able to shunt power to the outside wheel in a corner works like a kayaker’s power-stroke and pushes the nose of the MDX into the corner, fighting inertia and understeer. Without it, the MDX would probably be yet another ponderous heffalump of a crossover. While it’s not as nimble as a Cayenne or X5, the way the Acura can handle itself through the corners is confidence inspiring. Or, if we’re talking about the backseat-riding offspring being flung from side-to-side, perhaps “nausea-inspiring” is a little more accurate. Features Looks good, feels comfortable, drives well; now for the MDX’s coup de

grace — value. With “base” ($53,135) models packed with everything from power liftgates to heated front and rear seats, Acura offers excellent equipment right from the get-go. Move up a level to the Technology package ($60,635) and get satellite navigation bundled together with blind-spot monitoring, multi-angle rear-view camera and rear DVD. My top-flight ($65,335) Elite added the aforementioned 19-inch alloys, along with ventilated seats and a collision-avoidance system (this last was a bit of a nervous Nellie, always blinking away in traffic). Can’t swallow the idea of a $65K crossover as a value proposition? Three things: first, Acura will put big rebates on the MDX as the new model gets closer; second, after a half-decade on the road, the MDX is near-bullet-proof and won’t cost you in costly maintenance or out-of-warranty repairs; third, and directly related to the reliability, the MDX offers excellent resale values. It’s a safe bet on the used market, meaning it won’t depreciate as fast as less-trustworthy luxury rides. However, one lookedfor improvement the new model will bring is better fuel economy. Official ratings currently sit at 13.2L/100kms city and 9.6L/100kms highway. I observed about 10 per cent worse than those figures. Green Light Sensible layout; good cargo space; confident power and handling; strong value. Stop Sign Thirst for premium fuel; dated interior; not quite as luxurious as competing vehicles. The Checkered Flag A luxury crossover that’s a sensible, solid choice, and even enjoyable to drive. Old? More like proven.

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Local cadet wins bronze in public speaking contest Sgt. Joren Jackson of the Tsawwassen-based 828 Hurricane Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron won the bronze medal in last weekend’s Air Cadet League of Canada provincial public speaking competition. Cadets from Penticton, Elk Valley, Quesnel, Abbotsford, Delta, Coquitlam, Vancouver and Victoria took part in the competition in Richmond.

Each cadet presented a five- to six-minute prepared speech as well as a two- to three-minute impromptu speech. The winner will be heading to Prince Edward Island for the national compeition. The cadet program is the largest youth organization in Canada co-sponsored by the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of Defense. It aims to instil leadership and citizenship

qualities in young people and to encourage their involvement in the community. PHOTO BY

LT. GEORGE HINTON

Air Cadet League of Canada provincial president Ron Rique (left) and director Terri Slater (right) flank public speaking competition winners (from left) Daniel Niles of Victoria (silver), Savannah Groot of Penticton (gold) and Joren Jackson of Delta (bronze).

History through the eyes of our youth will be on display next week in the 11th annual Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair. The fair is a bilingual educational initiative to encourage students to explore Canadian history and heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment and then present the results at a public exhibition. Students from four Delta elementary schools — Devon Gardens, McCloskey, Gibson and Neilson Grove — have been showcasing their projects to their school bodies in order to select Delta entries at this year’s regional fair. The fair actively involves students, schools, heritage organizations, businesses and community groups in a contemporary celebration of discovered traditions and events. Through the medium of their choice, students display their stories about local, provincial or national heroes, legends, milestones and achievements, and present them to the judges and

LADNER TRUNK ROAD CONSTRUCTION April 15, 2013 to June 28, 2013 To meet the demand for electricity and improved reliability, BC Hydro will be constructing a new, underground duct bank along the north-side of Ladner Trunk Road. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 15, 2013 and is expected to be completed by Friday, June 28, 2013. The construction route is as follows: •

Ladner Trunk Road at 64th Street to 57th Street

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Elementary students keep history alive at regional heritage fair

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Logan McLean was one of the Delta exhibitors at last year’s regional heritage fair. the public. Delta judges include Guillermo Bustos, Val Windsor, Gabrielle Martin and Mike Carleton. The fair will take place on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. There will be over 80 student project displays as well as fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free.

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From a walk-on to the record books Ladner pitcher Lucas Waddell sets new mark for career wins in his final year at Arkansas school Lucas Waddell arrived at Harding University as a walk-on prospect and will leave as the Arkansas school’s all-time winningest pitcher. The Ladner native recently picked up his 25th career win for the Bisons as he continues to add to his school record of 23 which was established back on March 16 against Southern Arkansas University . He currently owns a 4-3 record in his senior season and has an overall mark of 25-11 with a .371 ERA. The Delta secondary graduate had preferred walk-on status when he arrive at Harding. It meant the former North Delta Blue Jay standout was given a roster spot but without a scholarship. “He was a young man that we were hoping to get the chance to work out and he had a little bit of an arm issue when he came to visit,” Bisons’ coach Patrick McHaha told Alex Ezell of the Harding school newspaper — The Link. “We offered him a preferred walk-on position. He took that and embraced it and he has worked really hard.” An impressive freshman season earned Waddell a

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Tournament Team as well. He followed that up with more steady play in his junior season as an all-conference honourable mention and a spot on the all-conference academic team. “I got to play more than

I thought I would my freshman year,” Waddell said. “Then from there I was getting more and more opportunities. I thrived off of those opportunities and stuff fell into place.” Waddell now looks to

end his university career in style. The Bisons currently own a 25-17 overall record and are 14-12 in conference play. The Great American Conference Championships are slated for May 4-7.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Tsawwassen volleyball standouts Megan McNamara and Nicole McNamara have secured a spot in the NORCECA Central Zone Youth Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Qualification Tournament slated for this summer. The 15-year-old Grade 10 twins from South Delta secondary earned their trip to Puerto Rico by capturing the national qualifying event — April 12-14 in Ontario.

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The McNamaras rallied to defeat Ontario’s Alexandria Poletto and Tiadore Miric in the final — 1421, 24-22 and 15-8. Both teams had earlier gone undefeated in pool play. The girls had been preparing year-round for the tournament with their club —Sideout Beach — and coach Mischa Harris. In February, Megan and Nicole fell in three sets during the final of the U19 FIVB World

Championships Qualification tournament and this was their chance at redemption. “We learned some valuable lessons about what we needed to work on as a team at the U19 tryouts, and with six weeks of very focused training the girls came back and used their new team identity to take care of business,” says Harris. The McNamaras are defending U18 national champions on the

beach, and U16 national champions indoors. This will be their first experience representing Canada, and after this year they have two more years of eligibility for the U19 World Championships tournament. Back in December, they helped the South Delta Sun Devils capture their first-ever provincial “AAAA” volleyball championship with both earning first all-star team honours.

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Vipers in position to repeat as Coastal Cup champs

The Ladner Vipers are one step closer to repeating as Coastal “B” Cup champions. The U16 girls rep soccer team has advanced to next Saturday’s final thanks to three straight home field victories to set the stage for a rematch of the 2012 championship game against the Coquitlam Metro Ford Black Ice. The teams will meet at 11 a.m. in Richmond and both are already guaranteed berths in the Provincial Cup

championships slated for July in North Vancouver. The Vipers enjoyed a solid regular season that saw them share division honours in the B.C. Coastal Girls Soccer League. However, like the Canucks, the girls know that the league is merely a warm-up for the Cup playdowns. They responded with an impressive run that included a 4-1 victory over Vancouver

Island’s Logan Lake last Sunday at Holly Park. The Ladner roster includes: Lesley Antic, Monika Bains, Sydney Bains, Kieran Bath, Leah Burns, Mieguen Butcher, Taylor Chan, Maryah Copeland, Bianca Copeland, Laura Findlay, Chloe Fulton, Olivia Gaba, Hannah Gerrard, Mackenzie Gray, Olivia Priestlay, Erika Schwuchow, and Olivia Walley. The team is coached by Dirk

Schwuchow and Pete Findlay, with Lisa Gerrard as manager. Corner kicks.... Two other local girls soccer teams came up just short in their Coastal Cup final bids. The Tsawwassen ’98 Blues dropped a 4-1 decision to Powell River in U15 play, while ’99 Tsawwassen Blues were trimmed 2-1 by Langley.

Juvenile Rams defeat defending champions The expansion South Delta Rams made quite the statement in their first-ever regular season game in the B.C. Football Conference Tier II Juvenile League. The Rams faced defending champion North Delta Longhorns and came through with a decisive 2111 victory. The Rams started aggressively with a short kickoff which they recovered on the North Delta 50-yard-line. Both teams moved the ball sporadically until South Delta opened the scoring in the second quarter on a touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Calderwood to Taylor Flavel. The Rams smothering defense held the Longhorns high-powered offence through the first

half until Travis Coutts found the end zone to extend the lead to 14-0 at the intermission. In the second half, both defences played well and the battle of field position resulted in the Rams surrendering two safeties. Defensive End Travis McDonald sealed the victory when he scooped up a fumble and rumbled over 40 yards to pay dirt. The South Delta offence controlled much of the clock for the balance of the game until the Longhorns scored on the last play with a wellexecuted hook and ladder. The Rams look to make it two straight wins when they face Prince George on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Minoru Park in Richmond.

Soccer rivalry PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

South Delta Sun Devils and Delta Pacers battled to a 1-1 draw in Fraser Valley “AAA” South League senior girls soccer action on Monday at Holly Park.

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Whether you are downsizing from a home or upsizing from a smaller place, this 1445 sq ft waterfront condo fits the bill. This corner unit is centrally located just minutes walk from Ladner Village, a marina and an island. Wheelchair accessible with parking right outside your door, this recently renovated and well-maintained condo has two large bedrooms, two full baths and a lovely den enclosed by large windows on two sides making it a bright cheery space. This beautiful corner unit boasts a south west facing patio surrounded by groomed gardens for comfortable living. This unit is a truly rare find!!

Call Blake or Linda at 604-946-8899. For floor plans, photos and 360 tours go to www.TheChanceyTeam.com

#105-4955 River Rd., Ladner • $457,000 3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

JUST LISTED SPRAWLING RANCHER

What a delight. Over $200,000 spent on this fabulous 2,400 square foot, 3 bdrm rancher. Great room area includes eating area, family room and a fantastic gourmet kitchen with loads of special features including 6 burner gas cooktop, lots of built-ins and a large pantry. Plus you will find this terrific sunroom/sitting room overlooking beautifully landscaped yard with raised gardens, pond & shrubs. Cozy living room with built-in entertainment bookshelves and gorgeous floor to ceiling fireplace. Formal dining room with nook for your buffet. Amazing new roof! Air conditioned, upgraded electric, new windows, California shutters, hi-tech boiler system and more.

Call Blake or Linda at 604-946-8899. For floor plans, photos and 360 tours go to www.TheChanceyTeam.com

5385 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner • $769,000

KITSILANO IN LADNER 3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

Construction of this beautiful home is complete! Conveniently located in the heart of Ladner this home offers total luxury with instant hot water system, radiant in-floor heating upstairs and on main, deluxe kitchen with an island and stainless steel appliances, hand scraped engineered hardwood flooring, quartz countertops and extensive millwork throughout. Beautiful open concept. Total of 3 bedrooms, den, 2-1/2 baths, detached garage and more. Finishing touches including fencing and blinds were just completed.

Call Blake or Linda at 604-946-8899. For floor plans, photos and 360 tours go to www.TheChanceyTeam.com

5511 48B Ave., Ladner • $638,900

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RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 REDUCED

NEW LISTING 4551-4557 Savoy Street, Ladner $859,000.00

4580 Edmonds Drive, Ladner $799,000

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#4 4890 48th Avenue, Ladner $359,000

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.

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!

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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LADNER

$612,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept kitchen with eating bar, family room with cozy gas ﬁreplace. French Doors open to a private peaceful garden. Separate dining room, large living room with new contemporary gas ﬁreplace and double garage completes the picture.

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

Solid spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, family home - 1975 sf on large 6884 sf private & sunny west www.HeresYourDream.com facing yard in quiet Cromie Park www.RobertaUpgaard.com neighbourhood. Excellent location for children to walk to school and Regency Realty Ltd. families to enjoy local shopping.

1333 - 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

$559,900 4303 48B ST., LADNER

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Sharon 604.943.7411

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5037 11A Avenue TSAWWASSEN

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114 67th Street TSAWWASSEN

4602 London Mews Blvd

MORGAN CREEK $418,888

LADNER

D SOL

• Unique 10 acres - Enjoy quiet country living with views • 4 bedroom, 3 bath 4062 sq ft home • Huge 4755 sq ft out building used as workshop • Detached 2 Bedroom Suite

$1,998,800

5755 34B Avenue

LADNER

D SOL

$585,900

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

Welcome to this beautiful custom townhouse. Like new with updated hardwood stairs, built-ins cabinets in both living and dining areas, and new plush premium carpet upstairs puts it way ahead of the competition! Bright plan features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 9 ft ceilings, cozy gas fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows, high quality hardwood laminate flooring, granite countertops and centre islands, wood-grain laminate cabinets,a stainless steel appliance package,elegant bathroom with granite countertops, private fenced patio and deck, and plenty of outdoor space.Quiet inside unit with covered parking for 2 cars. Balance of new home warranty remaining.

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5033 7B Avenue TSAWWASSEN

1231 Paciﬁc Drive

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 1,844 SQ.FT. TOWNHOME

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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 PERFECT 1 BEDROOM CONDO! 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!

STUNNINGLY UPDATED TOWNHOME!

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READY-TO-GO building lot 6,300 sq.ft! Centrally located walk to Hawthorne School in minutes. Excellent West Ladner location! Walking distance to Historic Ladner Village Market!

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EXCELLENT RANCHER W/DETACHED SHOP

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$499,900

COUNTRY ESTATE 7.59 ACRES

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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.

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

$569,900

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!

Wonderful 1,843 sq.ft rancher with beautiful family room addition, a large detached garage, and good sized west-facing lot (7,500 sq.ft). Massive driveway with loads of RV parking etc, newer cedar decking, two gas hookups for barbecue and f irepit, oak hardwood ﬂooring, two full bathrooms (master has ensuite), 2.5 year young roof, 2.5 year water tank, high efﬁciency furnace, 3 yr stainless appliances. Kitchen island, new eating area and family room addition etc! Crown mouldings, paint! Excellent family home! 4987 59A Street, Ladner

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4905 36th Avenue, Ladner

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$417,000

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5196 Central Avenue, Ladner

(2010, 2011, 2012)

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

READY-TO-GO BUILDING LOT!

$249,900

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5385 Wellburn Drive, Ladner

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Perfect 1 bedroom condo in Ladner’s sought-after Adlington Court Complex! Spacious 740 sq.ft, west-facing exposure! QUIET side of complex! Updates include paint, hardwood, light ﬁxtures, appliances, etc! NOTHING to do but move in! Walk to Historic Ladner Village Market and all of Ladner’s amenities in minutes! Check out 360 Virtual tour online! #206-4745 54A Street, 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

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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

SPACIOUS 1,708 SQ.FT TOWNHOME!

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Stop right here! Don’t miss this one! 1,708 sq.ft 3-level 3 or 4 bedroom townhome in desirable complex in Central Ladner Location! Updated with new lighting, paint, laminate ﬂooring, appliances, washer/dryer, roof, etc! SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN, room for your whole family! DOUBLE GARAGE PLUS PARKING OUTSIDE GARAGE! PRIVATE SUNNY SOUTH-FACING REAR YARD WITH 6 FT PALM TREE and other mature landscaping! Great value! Check out 360 Virtual tour online! #7-5671 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

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$429,900

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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, built-in alarm, built-in vacuum, covered outdoor patio. Largest lot in new subdivision with sunny rear yard!

$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

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STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! MASTER ON MAIN!

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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 RANCHER IN 10+ LOCATION!

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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

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EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME WITH POOL!

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$649,900

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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

5720 Ferguson Court, Tsawwassen

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent. (2010, 2011, 2012)

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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$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

priced @

$309,900

#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.

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1212 Paciﬁc Drive, Tsawwassen

5382 Crescent Drive, Ladner

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$1,788,888

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY!

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

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

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!

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3715 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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$369,900

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RESORT LIVING ON GOLF COURSE!

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#105-4758 53rd Street, Ladner

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

$269,900

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EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

$699,900

CUSTOM HOME BUILT BY ANDRES HOMES

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!

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME

5348 Commodore Drive, Ladner

priced @

$1,179,900

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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!

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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

priced @

$699,900

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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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!

#111-1100 56th Street, Tsawwassen

STUNNING BRAND NEW HOME WITH SUITE

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$880,000

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WALK TO ALL AMENITIES!

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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!

4829 48th Avenue, Ladner

$909,900

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$888,900

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THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

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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!

$729,900

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

Some of Fraser’s recent sales.... ! jusyt frsaoseldr

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101-7225 Brown St., Ladner

1112 Wilmington Dr., Tsaw.

854 Underhill, Tsawwassen

492 English Bluff Rd,Tsaw.

#205-4821 53rd St., Ladner

5302 3A Avenue, Tsaw.

5395 Paton Dr., Ladner

5296 Wellburn Dr., Ladner

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4570 51 St., Ladner

5285 44th Avenue, Ladner

5820 50th Ave., Ladner

5338 Commodore Dr., Ladner

5378 4th Ave., Tsaw.

1112 53A ST., Tsaw.

36 Parkgrove Cresc., Tsaw.

1634 157th St., Surrey

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#7-4748 54A Street, Ladner

4801 44th Avenue, Ladner

#112-6263 River Rd., Ladner

5413 River Road, Ladner

4838 57th Street, Ladner

#212-4770 52A St., Ladner

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#204-6651 Minoru Blvd., Richmond

Listed by RE/MAX Clara Hartree Realty

#303-4803 48th Ave., Ladner

personal real estate corporation

STUNNING CUSTOM 4300 SQ.FT. HOME

DREAM ESTATE HOME! 6,600 SF

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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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Coming Events

★ Notice to Mariners!!★ Rowing Regatta Sat/Sun. May 25th & 26th Rowers supersede Marine Vessels Dawn to 6 pm. Deas Slough, Delta

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Lost & Found

IPOD lost in Beach Grove Lost one white ipod in a blue case in Beach Grove/South Delta Rec Centre on Saturday April 20, 2013. If found call 604.374.3890 FOUND GIRLS 15 spd bike, Tues Apr 16th, nr Top of Imperial Hill, btwn schools. Call to id. 604-943-4880

FOUND: HEMIPLUS WORKLIGHT on a boundary Park Street. Please call 604-597-1659 FOUND SET OF KEYS, TD Canada Trust, Ladner, Apr 21. Pls call 604-812-3992 LOST KEY small gold key on fob, last seen Sunday near Safeway or Thrifty’s parking lot. Pls call 604-943-7366

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

A A Time Time To To Remember Remember

Loved ones who have passed on can be Loved ones who have apassed onGift can to be remembered through Tribute remembered throughFoundation. a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital Delta Hospital Donations made in Foundation. memory of your Donations made memory of your loved ones will be in acknowledged with cardsones sentwill to family members and loved be acknowledged with an acknowledgement and receipt cards sent to family members and sent to the donor. an acknowledgement and receipt PARKINSON, Frances Ruth Dec 11, 1924 - Apr 15, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother and Grandmother. Fran passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Waterford Care Home in Delta BC. She was 88 years old. She will be remembered by many for her love of Square Dancing, summers at Anglemont on Shuswap Lake, her many friends in Kerrisdale, West Point Grey, at Monterra and at the Waterford. Fran was born in Vernon, the daughter of a fruit farming family, and was always a great gardener. She was passionate about Geography, Culture and Travel. She had travelled extensively and in later years lived vicariously through the travels of family members. Her most prized possession was a post card from a family member anywhere in the world. She was interested in Genealogy and had mapped out both sides of our family in Canada, England, Scotland and Australia. There was always a crossword puzzle on the go and Sunday mornings involved discussing the weekly crossword clues, while petting Texas - the family dog. Fran is predeceased by her loving husband of 61 year - Richard, and her brother Kenneth Burnett. She is survived by her sons Gerald Eric (Anita) and Kenneth Earl (Mary) and seven grandchildren Steven, Michael (Kelly), James, David, Laura, Jennifer, and Kyle. Gram was very proud of her children and especially all the grandchildren. She took a very active interest in all the activities of the grandchildren, including their education, travel, jobs, and friends, and loved coming to family dinners to hear about all the activities. Gram will be sadly missed. The family extends our deep appreciation for the care and compassion shown by Dr. Long and the nurses and staff at the Waterford Care Center. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to gerryparkinson@gmail.com

Tributes for April sent to the donor. Delta Hospital Tributes for April

Foundation gratefully Delta Hospital acknowledges gifts Foundation gratefully in memory of:

acknowledges gifts George Angus in memory of:

Ronald Angus Booth George William (Bill) Chornomud Ronald Booth Ted Cotter William (Bill) Chornomud David Cullen Ted Cotter Greg Daniels David Cullen Anne Harris Greg Daniels Dorothy Honeyman Anne Harris Fred K. Kennedy Dorothy Honeyman Robert (Bob) King Graciela Laurence Fred K. Kennedy Albert Robert(Bert) (Bob)Lincoln King Elsie Maple Graciela Laurence Duncan Montgomery Albert (Bert) Lincoln Jo-Ann ElsieMoshagen Maple Mary Otto Duncan Montgomery John Psutka Jo-Ann Moshagen Joan Robinson Mary HamiltonOtto Smillie John Psutka Eunice Smith Joan Robinson Walter Thomas Hamilton Cecil (Ted)Smillie Thorp Geertje (Grace) Van Dop Eunice Smith Barry Weaver Walter Thomas Your Cecil gift assists theThorp Foundation (Ted) to purchase vital medical equipment for DeltaVan Hospital. Geertje (Grace) Dop Working Together Barry Weaver to make a Difference! 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Your gift assists Foundation Delta, B.C.the V4K 3V6

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General Employment

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

PEMBERTON - Olivia

May 8th , 2013 at 2:30 p.m. At St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen (see www.stdavidsdelta.com for directions)

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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Olivia was born Mary Olivia Morrell on October 25, 1921 in Norwich, England and died peacefully in Ladner, BC on April 5, 2013. She lived a long and interesting life, and leaves a great legacy with her family: Daughter Karin (Bob deceased April 5, 2006) Fulcher, and son Charles (Karina) Pemberton of Brighton UK. She has four grandchildren: Sarah, Katharine and William Fulcher, and Alexandra Pemberton; and 6 Greatgrandchildren: Jackson, Charlie and AnneFrances Bell; Wesley and Bauer Bothel; and Mason Fulcher. Karin and Charles wish to thank the staff and friends of Olivia at the Waterford; the magnificent staff at Mountain View Manor for looking after Olivia with such dignity and compassion in her last years, and special thanks to Dr. Richard James for his kindness and care of Olivia during her time in Canada. A service to honour her life will be held on Wednesday,

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TROUTON - Robert (Bob)

March 30, 1955- April 23, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bob. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 32 years Gaby and son Andrew (Erin). He leaves behind his mother Sheila Trouton and is predeceased by his father Ken Trouton (2003). Bob will missed by sisters Kathy and Heather(John). He will be forever remembered by the many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Bob loved the outdoors, the racetrack and especially fishing and camping with friends and family. Bob was a gentle kind soul who made anyone who met him comfortable. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bob’s name to the Pancreatic Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday April 27th from 2pm - 4pm at the Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC.

NICOLLE, Phillip Clement NICOLLE, Phillip Clement February 18, 1917 - April 20, 2013

February 18, good 1917 -health April 20, 2013died After years of Phillip After yearsin ofthegood healthof Phillip died peacefully, company his second peacefully, in View the company his second wife, at Delta HabilitationofCentre. He is wife, at Delta Habilitation He is survived by hisView loving wife Vicki,Centre. of 19 years, survived by his loving Vicki, of 19Shelley years, his daughters and wife sons-in-law, his daughters and sons-in-law, Shelley (Arnie), Lindsay (Jerry), Kerry (John), Gayden (Arnie), Lindsay Kerry (John), (Jim), several grandchildren and one(Jerry), great-grandchild. HeGayden is also (Jim), several grandchildren andand onewife great-grandchild. is also survived by his brother Wilson Hazel. Phil willHealso be survived by hisbybrother wife Hazel. Phil will also be sadly missed Vicki’s Wilson family, and Pat (Don), Penny, grandchildren sadlygreat-grandchildren. missed by Vicki’s family, (Don), of Penny, grandchildren and After Pat 51 years marriage, his first and 51 years of marriage, his first wife great-grandchildren. Helen passed away After in 1993. Phil was born in Brandon, wife Helenand passed away inhad 1993. Philfor wastheborn in outdoors. Brandon, Manitoba has always a love great Manitoba has always a love theMine greatwas outdoors. He workedand at many jobs buthad Gods’ Lakefor Gold one he He worked at continued many jobstobutvisit Gods’ Mine was he loved and he thatLake areaGold to fish with hisone sonsloved and he continued to visithethat areaintothe fishRoyal with his sonsin-law. When the war came served Canadian in-law. war cameashea served in the Royal Air ForceWhen fromthe 1941-1945 flying instructor. In Canadian 1944 he Air Force from 1941-1945 as a flying instructor. In 1944 he married Helen Kate Wood. After the war he attended U.B.C. and married Helen Kate Wood. After the war he attended U.B.C. and graduated Phil worked all over over Canada, Canada, graduated as as aa mining mining engineer. engineer. Phil worked all including the Yukon, Yukon, eventually in Tsawwassen. Tsawwassen. He including the eventually settling settling in He loved loved hiking, swimming, bird bird watching watching and and golf, golf, and and took took full full hiking, camping, camping, swimming, advantage he spent spent winters winters at at his his place place in in Apache Apache advantage of of these these while while he Junction was always and gentle gentle man, man, wellwellJunction Arizona. Arizona. Phil Phil was always aa kind kind and liked and loved loved by by his his extended extended family. family. He He liked by by his his neighbors neighbors and was grandfather, greatgreatwas aa beloved beloved husband, husband, father, father, step-father, step-father, grandfather, grandfather grandfather and and uncle. uncle. He He will will be be sadly sadly missed. missed. A A Memorial Memorial Service Service will will be be held held on on Thursday, Thursday, May May 2, 2, 2013 2013 at at 1:00 1:00 pm pm at at Saint David’s Anglican Church, 1115 - 51A Street, Tsawwassen, BC, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Delta Animal Shelter on-line at www.deltacommunityanimalshelter.ca

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLER Full time position for experienced person. Must have SMT & through hole soldering experience, good command of English language, good basic computer skills, good attention to detail. E-mail resume to fbritton@cetci.com 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

MAINTENANCE Handyman Assistant caretaker couple for seniors building. Janitorial and maintenance duties. No office duties. Plumbing, boiler, electrical, carpentry, knowledge. On call duties. dunwoodplace@telus.net

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.

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General Employment

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NOW HIRING Experienced Landscapers for local business. Must have valid BCDL. Fax resume to: 604-943-3103 or email landscapejob@yahoo.ca P/T Driver req’d to drive 2 kids to and from school. Suitable for mom in area or retired person. Call 604-315-7374

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Hotel Restaurant

MAKE MONEY while kids are in school, Food Server & Dishwasher required, Days only M-F 604-946-5144 Call after 3 pm. PART TIME cook needed for small Senior’s Home in Tsawwassen. Call 604-943-4337 or email: group2@dccnet.com www.abbeyfielddelta.org

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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

Career Services/Job Search

Warehouse Recruiting OPEN HOUSE • May 2 • 9am-4pm 13480 Crestwood Place, Richmond, BC

From May to June companies ramp up their temporary workers to handle their summer rush. If you are someone whose work ethic is noticed by peers and supervisors, not just somethin’ you put on your resume, we want to meet you. We are hiring for: • General Labour • Order Picking • Shipping • Receiving. Experience is not always required but a great attitude and the desire to communicate with your PG recruiter is. We love ﬁnding great opportunities for dependable, hard-working people – you deserve it. Please come prepared with your Resume & 2 professional references.

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EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION GARAGE SALES 1310

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Education

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Education

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or fax your at resume to 604-534-8998 Apply on-line www.tagconstruction.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. or fax your resume to 604-534-8998

10th Annual West Cloverdale Neighborhood Sale

Ladner Ladner

100+ homes!! Sat ★ April 27 ★ 9am

Rain or Shine! Download Sale Maps at www.scottmoe.com Or go to 60 Ave / 168 St and follow signs. Sponsored By:

LAST CHANCE MOVING SALE

358 52nd St Tsawwassen Sat Apr 27th 9am - 1pm Misc house hold items LOTS OF GOOD DEALS!!

Garage Sale

MOVING SALE SALE MOVING Sat, April April 27th 27th Sat, 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

#107 -- 4600 4600 Evergreen Lane #107 Evergreen Lane #107 - 4600 Evergreen Lane Buzzer #32 Buzzer #32 Buzzer #32 Household items Household items Household items Ladner

Ladner Ladner GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 27th

Saturday, April 27th 10:00am -April 2:00pm Saturday, 27th 10:00am 2:00pm 4697 - 55A Street 10:00am -- 2:00pm 4697 55A Street Street Tools, furniture, pictures 4697 -- 55A andfurniture, much more!! Tools, pictures Tools, furniture, pictures and much more!! and much more!!

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Ladner Ladner United Church LadnerGarage Sale & Ladner United Church Urban Impact Shredathon! Ladner United Church

Garage Sale & Sat, April 27th, Sale 8am-12 & noon Urban Garage Impact Shredathon! 4960 48th Ave. Urban Impact Shredathon! Sat, April 27th, 8am-12 noon Find treasures and shred your Sat, April 27th, 8am-12 noon 4960 48th Ave. confidential papers 9 - noon!! 4960 48th Find treasures andAve. shred your

confidential papers 9 - noon!! Find treasures and shred your confidential papers 9 - noon!!

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Garage Sale Tsawwassen

KINVILLAGE FLEA MARKET MARKET FLEA

5430 -- 10th 10th Avenue Avenue 5430 Sunday, April 28th 28th Sunday, April 9:00am-1:00pm 9:00am-1:00pm Drop-in tables available Drop-in tables available TSAWWASSEN

TSAWWASSEN

Moving Sale

Sale SatMoving April 27th, 9-12

SatEden April 27th, 9-12 955 Crescent

955 Eden Crescent

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For Sale Miscellaneous

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. ENT UNIT, china cabinet, lamps, water cooler, house plants, electronics & more. 778-980-9463

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3040

Daycare Centres

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

Furniture

CAR BED Little Tyke Red Car bed with trunk toy box. $200. 604-943-1551 rrkl@dccnet.com 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

2118

Recycler

3507

Cats DOGS XING: Dog Walking and Boarding Services dogsxing@yahoo.ca

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

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

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.

CHOCOLATE LAB X Pointer 8 weeks. 1st shots are done. $350. 604-217-7192

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

see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-12

Langley/ Aldergrove Langley/

Aldergrove

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

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

6008-18

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

Dogs

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Condos/ Townhouses

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, building Mt. Baker TOP FLR45+ 762sf 1br condo, in-ste view $85,000. 778-822-7387 laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker see uSELLaHOME.com id5553 view $85,000. 778-822-7387

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6008

Business Opps/ Franchises

PB RAG DOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, health guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

Canoe 16ft Algonquin FG, as new. Yakima roof rack, offers, 604-943-9348

2135

5040

REAL ESTATE 6008-02

Sports Equipment

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

Pet Services

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

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2120

3540

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POOL TABLE, Full Snooker set w/scoreboard, need the space, good cond, $500. 604-946-4092

2075

BLUE NOSE Bully Pitts, only 3 left, all papers, short stocky brickhouse pups, for more info, Call 778-319-8335

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

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

6008-28

S. Surrey/ White Rock

Richmond

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

6008-42

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575 STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008

6008-30

Condos/ Townhouses

6030

Lots & Acreage

6065

Recreation Property

Surrey

26 DAZZLING

TOWN HOMES Come and see. Daily 11 to 7.

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

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

thegroveatcambridge.ca Hans at Global 604.597.7177

For Sale by Owner

6015

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-14 7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669. Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $695,000.

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

Houses - Sale

6020-01

$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

Chilliwack

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

3418 Blueberry Drive, Whistler, BC. Bare Land approx 13,500 sq ft. Panoramic views from Whistler to Mt. Currie. - $1,747,000 - email: lsjoyce@tml1.com

6035

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

Mobile Homes

6040

Okanagan/ Interior

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

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

6050

Out Of Town Property

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

6020-34

Surrey

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

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

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

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

Coquitlam

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

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

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

6020-36

BEST LAKE FRONT FROM VAN only 1 hr, nr Bellingham, 2,900 sft, 5 br, 4.5 bath, 18 yr old home. Beautiful low bank waterfront, $679,000. Call 604-734-1300

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

CENTRAL TSAW newer home 3 br, 2 bath, walk to amens/school, garage, deck/yrd, f/p, h/wood, granite, SS 5 appls, Now/May 1, $1750+ util, ns/np, 604-202-6400 TSAW 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, refs req, ns, $1600 avail now, leave msg 778-384-5754

6508

Apt/Condos

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE

www.abbeyfielddelta.org Seniors Residence Studio or 1 Bdrm Includes meals, hydro, cable, great companionship Margriet 604-943-2678

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

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CALL 604-946-9455

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+ den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures, 7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

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

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Houses - Rent

2 BDRM, 1 bath, Ladner Heritage house, 1/2 acre, backs on to farmland, w/d, 2 stor. sheds, n/s, pet ok, $1600+ut, 604-833-0934 3 BR, 1.5 ba, ns/np, Now or May 1, near Ladner Cntre, 3 appls, $1800 + utils, 604-325-3420

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

604-948-3816.

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE SPACE

DELTA WEST

Tsawwas.

Duplexes - Rent

Beach Grove lg 2 BR rancher, fp, family rm, garage, $1400, ns, now, short term ok, 604-250-1522

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

TSAW EXEC 3 bdrm crnr ste, fp, lndry, $1900 inc heat, prkg, no pet or bbq 604-943-6163 for appt

6540

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

6052 AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

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

6565

Apt/Condos

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

6565

Real Estate

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6020-06

Langley/ Aldergrove

6508

6515

14905 60th ave. Surrey, B.C.

Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counter space, cabinets & more drawers to store!

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6540

Office/Retail Rent

Commercial Space for Lease

Domestic

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

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

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

9145

Scrap Car Removal

1 BR large Tsaw, lower lvl, share w/d & util, nrs bus/shops, avail now, ns/np, $850. 778-882-1832 2 BR 1300 sf garden level authorized suite, Beachgrove, new reno, insuite w/d, soaker tub, gas f/p, 6 appls, hardwood &tile, ample prkg & storage, $1500 + 1/2 utils, ns np. 604-968-3578 2 BR, furn/unfurn, grnd lvl ste, lrg kitchen, bamboo flrs, fp, wd, n/s, n/p, $975, Tsaw. 604-689-8018 2 BR Tsaw grnd lvl, reno’d, now, 5 appl, fp, $1150/mth +40% utils quiet, ns np nr bus. 778-888-0546 Ladner Centre Designer Coachhm Lg 1 Br, 2 level, skylite, f/p, 6 appl, $1200, NS NP 604-760-9014 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

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Houses - Rent

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FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem

CASH FOR ALL COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE: 604-872-0109 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

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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.

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

6508

9125

Apt/Condos

$200 Min. FOR COMPLETE FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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

Sports & Imports

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

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

2001 MERCEDES 320 ML, no accid, low kms, new brake/tires. Reduced $6750.. 604-724-3696

9515

Boats

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

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

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HOME SERVICES 8055

Cleaning

8125

Gutters

8160

★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services! Excellent attention to detail! Ladner owned & operated. Call us today at 778-896-9555

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

8058

Computer Services

TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

Continuous Gutters Leaf Protection Systems Professional Installations 10 Year Warranty Fully Insured/WCB Free Estimates

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8130

Handyperson

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8060

Concrete

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

8075

Drywall

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)

8155

Landscaping

Commercial Residential SANDY

604

946-8460 or 202-8319 GJ CONSTRUCTION

Complete drywall, smooth out your textured ceilings. 25 yrs exp Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339

DRYWALL Reliable Work

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

604 240 9340

8080

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

1 to 3 men from $40

• Licensed & Insured. • Local & storage. • Ca & US long distance.

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

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

• 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

Lawn & Garden

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation Call 604-275-3158

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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

PAINT RITE BY RICH For all your Painting needs “Call Me – We’re Neighbours!”

QUALITY SERVICE FROM THE GROUND UP

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D&M PAINTING

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Maintenance & Contracting

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

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Professional Maintenace

Cell: 604-710-1348

For AnythingYard Related! “Give us a Call!”

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Landscape & Property Maintenance Maintaining Your Home and Property

604.240.2194 604.943.2401

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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