Delta Optimist - May 17, 2013

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Preserving heritage

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Vicki 2.0 History is made as Delta South elects independent MLA Vicki Huntington to a second term in Victoria

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Vicki Huntington accepted congratulations from a supporter after it was clear she had won Tuesday night. The mood was celebratory at the Sundance Inn as Huntington became the first independent to ever be re-elected to the B.C. legislature.

Huntington does it again Independent grateful that Delta South voters see there is a different way for riding to be represented

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An independent can effectively represent a riding and be a voice for its citizens, says re-elected MLA Vicki Huntington. On Tuesday, Delta South voters bucked the surprising trend, which saw the Liberals win another majority government in B.C., by re-electing the independent Huntington for a second term. Thankful for all the campaign support and vote of confidence by South Deltans, Huntington said in an interview with the Optimist following election day that voters saw there can be a different way of being represented. “We worked hard to keep this riding informed. We worked hard to be transparent and available. I guess people saw that there can be real independence that can bring some results that can be good for the riding, representing the people openly

and honestly and with commitment. “They know that I represent this riding. They know that I believe in this riding. They know I care about this riding and I’ll continue to keep working as hard as I can.” Although her political leanings are Conservative, Huntington has long been outspoken when it comes to issues she cares about, including protecting the environment and the preservation of farmland. The veteran politician’s candor and advocacy on those, as well as other issues impacting South Delta, have made her a polarizing figure to some, but appealing to many others. Even before entering the provincial stage, Huntington’s sincerity and desire to cut through the usual politician’s jargon was evident during her days on Delta council, where she spent 15 years. In 2009, the former civic councillor’s gamble to run

as an independent paid off when she became the first independent in 60 years to win a seat in the legislature. On Tuesday, she made B.C. election history by becoming the first independent ever to be re-elected. Huntington’s first vic-

Slater finished with 15 per cent. This election saw Huntington not only hold on to disenchanted Liberal voters but also make gains from previous elections. She also managed to retain most of the NDP sup-

Party Affiliation

Total Votes

Percentage of popular vote

Vicki Huntington

Independent

10,620

48.03%

Bruce McDonald

B.C. Liberal Party

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36.70%

Nic Slater

B.C. NDP

3,375

15.26%

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tory over Liberal cabinet minister Wally Oppal was a squeaker that required a recount, This time around, she beat Liberal challenger, and former Delta council colleague, Bruce McDonald by a much more comfortable 2,500-vote margin. She received 48 per cent of the vote compared to McDonald’s 37 per cent, while New Democrat Nic

port that had strategically backed her in 2009. The Greens and Conservatives didn’t run a candidate in Delta South out of respect to her. She’ll be the lone independent in the legislature because the other two incumbents — John van Dongen and Bob Simpson — failed to get re-elected. However, there will be

another face among the sea of Liberal and New Democrat MLAs in Andrew Weaver, the first Green to be elected. Huntington described the Liberal victory as completely unexpected. “The NDP must have done something that frightened voters away and, conversely, the Liberals had a message that started to resonate with the voters, and they started to go back to the Liberals in droves. “I’m not the only one who was surprised, I think the Liberals were too. It’s just one of those chaotic expressions in British Columbia that make us so different than anywhere else in the country.” She doesn’t believe voters stayed clear of the fledging provincial Conservatives fearing a right-wing split, noting that public infighting among their ranks did them much harm despite the best efforts of leader John Cummins, a personal friend.

As far as what’s on her plate for the next four years, Huntington said it would be the issues she expressed during her campaign, including the fight to preserve agricultural land, stopping Terminal 2 from destroying the important ecological balance in Delta, and an effort to help coordinate and consolidate services for seniors, such as upgrading HandyDART. “Of course, there’s the (George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project) crossing. The crossing is a promise the premier made to this community and I’m going to never let the government forget the crossing, so the government is going to keep hearing from me and the people to follow through on that promise,” she said. “I also look forward to continuing working with the government and having access to the ministers that I’ve always had to get the results the community needs.”


A4 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Liberal rally doesn’t reach Delta South

Veteran civic politician Bruce McDonald comes up 2,500 votes shy despite party retaining majority gov’t BY

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The mood at Bruce McDonald’s campaign office could be described as cautiously optimistic as the polls closed Tuesday night, however, it soon became clear that while the Liberals were pulling off a surprise victory province-wide, the same could not be said for the Delta South candidate. The long-time civic politician trailed from the beginning and while he won in some individual polling stations, it was not enough to overtake incumbent independent Vicki Huntington, whose slim lead in the beginning grew as more stations reported. McDonald saw the writing on the wall, so to speak, and called Huntington to concede before 9 p.m. While it appeared early in the evening to concede defeat, McDonald said the results were not trending in his favour. “I can do the numbers,” he said as large group gath-

ered around a single TV at his Ladner campaign office to watch the results come in. “It’s disappointing,” he said, adding he knew coming in that he had a lot of ground to make up during the campaign. “We knew when we started that we were behind, even more than the party.” Going into election day, McDonald said he felt good about the campaign. “I thought we ran a good campaign,” he said, adding he is proud it stuck to the issues and never relied on personal attacks. He thanked his network of volunteers and supporters for their tireless efforts over the three months leading up to the election. “I’m so honoured to work with these people,” he said. McDonald said he has always maintained that no matter what happened on election night he will still be a public servant. As for the future, he said he will have some decisions

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to make in a year-and-a-half when his seventh term on Delta council is up. Just a few doors along 48th Avenue at NDP candidate Nic Slater’s campaign office, supporters gathered around a small TV to watch the results. The mood was light at 8 p.m. as the polls closed with the NDP still projected to form government. Slater said he felt “really positive” about his campaign. The former federal NDP candidate said he knocked on 5,000 doors throughout the campaign and heard from many local constituents that they were tired of the Liberal government. Slater said he liked the New Democrats’ positive campaign. “Being positive with people and not getting into attacking people’s personalities... it makes it so much easier on the doorstep,” he said. Calls to Slater after the election were not returned by Optimist deadline.

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A6 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Preserving Delta’s heritage

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Delta can’t save all its heritage structures, but more perhaps can be done to save as many as possible. That’s what Mayor Lois Jackson had to say as the municipality begins the process of revising its Heritage Strategy. “We can’t buy our way out of it as a municipality. I think we can try some strategies, like with the Harris Barn, which was a very special case,” Jackson said. Delta’s Heritage Advisory Commission identified the need to update the strategy as a way to engage the community about the issue. Consultant Donald Luxton and Associates Inc. was retained to work with a steering committee and civic staff to complete the project. As far as potential actions, Jackson believes establishing a stand-alone heritage society might be one solution. It’s an idea she mentioned previously when there was news of yet

another old home poised to come down. “There’s some things we can do, but I think we can look at different methods used in other areas of the province where, in particular, some societies and foundations are set up that have an ability to go out and raise money privately,” Jackson explained. “It’s very difficult for municipalities to do that and heritage committees don’t normally get involved in that fundraising aspect.” Some of the strategies that have been implemented since the document was last updated in 1997 include a municipal heritage register and conservation districts. Delta also has heritage incentives in its redevelopment bylaws and is considering others as part of a proposed incentive package for Ladner waterfront redevelopment. Efforts to update the Heritage Strategy will look for more ideas as well as identify the gaps in the existing heritage management program and find

ways to increase public awareness of the community benefits of heritage. One prominent and recent example of Delta preserving a building identified as an important heritage structure is the relocation and renovation of the Harris Barn. The structure was moved last year to the Kirkland House site on Ladner’s Arthur Drive and will become a community amenity. The fate of other buildings are uncertain, such as the old Kittson House on Ladner Trunk Road, which is eyed for eventual demolition. The now-vacant house requires huge dollars to restore or move. The Heritage Advisory Commission recommended the Kittson House be moved to the proposed MK Delta Lands development in North Delta, where the proponent could incorporate it as a community amenity. Luxton told the heritage commission he would present a final draft of the revised strategy in September.

Mayor Lois Jackson Fundraising society suggested A public open house will be held in the lobby of municipal hall on Wednesday, May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. to provide information and receive feedback on heritage issues. For more information on the Heritage Strategy or to provide input, including participating in an online survey, contact the community planning and development department at 604-946-3380 or e-mail heritage@delta.ca. An information booth will also be available at the Harris Barn grand opening event on Saturday, May 25.

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Mom’s car is stolen after son leaves keys inside

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 12: Tsawwassen • May 10, 9:07 p.m., 5100-block of 11A Avenue: Police attended a residence as a result of a noise complaint. The police assisted a resident in asking the guests to leave. An intoxicated guest’s mother was called to come over and collect her child. The resident was given a strong warning regarding noise bylaws and hosting parties. • May 11, 3:05 p.m., Winskill Park: Complainant reported three youths in the park smoking what was believed to be marijuana. Police attended and located the youths who admitted to smoking a small amount of marijuana. All youths were strongly warned that similar future behaviour would be met with possible criminal charges and sent on their way after doing a thorough cleaning of the surrounding area’s garbage. • May 11, 3:28 p.m., 8A Avenue and 55A Street:

Resident reported a young male throw what appeared to be a beer can into bushes. He was subsequently identified nearby while

accompanied by three other young men. The suspect was observed carrying a heavy backpack the officer believed to contain more alcohol. The suspect admitted the possession of more alcohol. The alcohol was seized and will be lodged in exhibits for destruction. Parents informed by the officer. • May 12, 3:40 a.m., 600-block of English Bluff Road: Complainant called police to advise that an unknown person had shone a flashlight at the basement window and also shaken a carport door setting off the intruder alarm. Police attended and set up containment. There was no sign of forced entry, no damage and no suspect located. Ladner • May 11, 12:36 p.m., 4800-block of Georgia Street: Complainant report-

ed her vehicle had been stolen. Her son had been in possession of the vehicle and left it unlocked with his keys, driver’s licence and other ID inside. A day later, an anonymous caller reported the stolen vehicle had been parked in front of his home in the 4500-block of 44A Street since Friday, May 10. Police attended the unlocked vehicle and found it had been rummaged through, sustaining damage of approximately $300. • May 11, 5:06 p.m., Delta Air Park: Delta Fire Department called police requesting attendance to assist with an air emergency. DFD stated that a plane had gone off a runway. Upon arrival, officers were advised their presence was not required as the incident was a light aircraft/glider that had gone onto grass during a takeoff. • May 12, 9:40 p.m., 4600-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported his cellphone had been stolen from the men’s change room in the Ladner Leisure Centre while he left it unattended on a bench.

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A8 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013 Opinion Page Published every Wednesday & Friday by the Delta Optimist, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership #207 - 4840 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T6 Phone 604-946-4451 Fax 604-946-5680 www.delta-optimist.com Publisher: Tom Siba tsiba@ delta-optimist.com

A victory for the ages in Delta South

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW It might have been expected, or even considered old hat, but Vicki Huntington’s victory in Delta South in Tuesday’s provincial election was nothing short of remarkable. Huntington has been a popular politician in these parts for the last two decades, so to see her victorious again doesn’t seem terribly extraordinary, but when we look back at this accomplishment years from now I have a feeling it will take on much greater significance. Getting elected as an independent is extremely difficult, evidenced by the fact it had been 60 years between Huntington’s 2009 win and the one prior to that. Getting re-elected as an independent? Well, there’s no precedent for that as her victory Tuesday was the first time in B.C. electoral history it’s happened. The reason for that is candidates — and I’m talking really good ones here — still need the support of a party to get elected in B.C. in the new millennium. Huntington was one of three high-profile independents in the last legislature, but the only one of the trio to survive. John van Dongen had won five elections as a Liberal, but that lengthy record of public service and name recognition weren’t enough as he finished 20 percentage points behind the new Liberal MLA for Abbotsford South. Bob Simpson also came out on the wrong end of things in Cariboo North, falling 500 votes shy of his Liberal challenger despite having served two terms in Victoria. While most candidates get a sizable amount of support at the ballot box based on their leader or party platform, Huntington, like all independents, is forced to get every vote on her own. That’s a mountain that’s simply too difficult to scale for most. So why is she successful where other independents fall short? She’s intelligent, hard working, well intentioned, genuine and, perhaps most important of all, willing to speak up on behalf of her constituents. She also runs in a riding that leans right but has an environmental conscience, which sounds a lot like our provincial representative. In the end, I think the key is that Huntington has the ability to be all things to all people. The Greens and the Conservatives, which are at opposite ends of the political spectrum, both decided not to run candidates in Delta South out of respect. Throw in the fact the Liberals and NDP courted her prior to the 2009 election and you’ve got the rarest of all politicians: one who appeals to just about everyone. That’s a history-making combination.

Economy resonates as NDP suffers Leafs-like collapse MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT Congratulations to all who ran for office, winners and losers, and to their families, campaign volunteers and supporters. The Fat Lady has sung. It is over. In one of the most stunning comebacks in Canadian political history, the B.C. Liberals secured a majority government on Tuesday night. Absolutely everyone got it wrong except the inner circle of the campaign team whose internal polling on “E Day” showed there was hope. Professors, pundits and pollsters all messed up. As Christy Clark said the day after, “the media gets these polls for free... you get what you pay for.” Most are scrambling to wipe the egg from their faces, but at the end of the day, the Clark team has to pat itself on the back for sticking to the messaging around jobs and a strong economy. Obviously, the idea of a continued strong economy has resonated with the majority of British Columbians. Early support for the John

Cummins-led Conservative Party that looked to take away from the Liberals ultimately disappeared after a series of gaffes proved too much to overcome. Cummins lost badly to Mary Polak and not one Conservative candidate was elected. As the Toronto Maple Leafs of B.C. politics, the NDP will have to do some collective soul searching over the coming weeks to understand how they could squander a nine-point lead on election day that ultimately turned in to a 14-point swing for the Liberals in the aftermath. Adrian Dix had an open goal but he missed the net. Will the current left of centre party ever get an opportunity like it had on Tuesday again? Not Likely. It would appear that nice guys do indeed finish last and the Dix campaign’s strategy of avoiding negative campaigning ultimately failed. The NDP flip-flop on the Kinder Morgan issue did not help either. People and politicians love to talk about balance between the environment and the economy. Clearly, the attempt by the NDP to collect green support by overly supporting the environment side on the Kinder Morgan issue failed. B.C. has always been a resourcebased province and simply dismissing resource development and trade opportunity is not a realistic

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approach for establishing an effective economic strategy. Ignoring the importance and collective economic benefit to all British Columbians from the development and trade of natural resources is woefully naive. In our region, congrats to independent Vicki Huntington, who ran a slick campaign, and to Liberal Scott Hamilton in Delta North, who prevailed in a tough battle with Sylvia Bishop of the NDP. Huntington’s independent colleagues did not get re-elected so the independent movement has taken a step backward. Huntington has appeared to again garner NDP votes. It will be interesting to see how one independent will work toward dealing with our land use and infrastructure issues. It may be that our municipal government will have a stronger voice in Victoria over the next few years. Delta South Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald and fellow long-time civic councillor Hamilton have relationships with the majority Liberal government that can be leveraged for the good of our communities. This is a promising opportunity to develop a solid working relationship with decision makers. Would a higher voter turnout have made a difference? Tough to tell but in the words of Thomas Jefferson, “You get the government you deserve.”

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May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Pleased by Huntington’s win but devastated by NDP loss

Editor: I was absolutely gobsmacked at the election results. I was elated because Vicki Huntington got reelected but devastated by the NDP loss. Yes, although pro-NDP, I voted for Huntington because she’s just so damn good and works so very hard at issues important to South Delta. In my case, the person wins over the party. What I would like to know is why only 52 per

cent came out to vote. That’s shameful. I’d also like to know “who” makes up the other 48 per cent. Not their names, but their demographic groups. Were they predominately young, old, ethnic, ESL? I wonder if there is a way to determine some of these statistics. As to why the NPD lost, I suspect their stand on questioning the pipeline hurt them, which is so ironic because we have to

start moving away from fossil fuels now. This resource is not sustainable, which means it is becoming scarcer and will run out. By 2050 these fuels will be so expensive only the very rich will be able to afford them. This does not bode well for our children and grandchildren. The NDP had it right even though it might have cost them the election. ML (Mary-Lynn) Burke

Voters in Delta South fail to figure out it’s unwise to elect a voice in the wilderness Editor: You have got to be kidding? Vicki Huntington again? Do residents of South Delta go through a time warp every time they enter or exit the tunnel? Has the past four years proved nothing? Yes, Huntington has done a lot of chirping and not missed a photo-op, but other than the residents of

South Delta, her cries in the wilderness have fallen on deaf ears no matter how she tries to spin it. No one was listening in Victoria. She has had, and will have for another four years, absolutely no effect on anything. No one in government is listening to her so good luck South Delta getting any perks or support. Please do not interpret this as an attack on her

personally but rather an attack on how ineffective an independent MLA is in B.C. One would think the voters in South Delta were a little smarter than that. Obviously not. So now that the election is over we can all go back to doing what we do best... dragging the Southlands debate on for another 10 years. D. Robertson

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May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Single-stream recycling is a more efficient program

Editor: We are students at High Hopes Preschool at Hawthorne Park in Ladner. All of us, as concerned citizens, are discussing Delta’s recycling program. April was a “Guerrilla Green” theme at High Hopes and one of our projects was a letter to the mayor and council asking if Delta could please implement a more efficient recycling program. We propose a new waste collection that supports single-stream recycling, which means Delta residents will not need to sort items anymore. We would be able to mix all our recyclables together in one large cart with wheels and a handle, provided by the municipality. The streamlined pro-

gram and new recycling cart would be helpful in many ways. It would encourage people to recycle more because it would make the job easy and simple. The cart would also help the elderly and physically challenged because it is easy to move with wheels and a handle. To offset the cost of this new program we propose that garbage pick-up changes to twice a month instead of every week. We also request recycling pick-up at our school. Presently, the teacher takes home all the recycling and it is picked up at her home. Carmen Halpenny, Courtney Ellis, Melissa Ellis and all students at High Hopes Preschool

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May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A13 Letters to the Editor

Public Hearing - May 28, 2013 The Municipal Council of The Corporaxon of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applicaxons: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:00 p.m Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meexng is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideraxon to any projects at that xme.

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Karen Harding played host to this year’s Gwen’s Growing & Giving plant sale.

Hard work pays off as G3 plant sale is successful again

Editor: The organizing committee of G3 — Gwen’s Growing & Giving, a sharing and caring fundraiser — would like to thank everyone that supported the successful 19th annual plant sale, held under blue skies earlier this month. The plant material was amazing and eager buyers lined up to snatch their finds. Again this year we had a wide array of plants, ranging from the common to the rare and unique, with over 1,900 plants and 250 varieties donated. Over $2,400 was earned with proceeds to OWL and a Delta student bursary, both very deserving of our efforts. Leftover plants are being held over for 2014, donated to a seniors centre or donated to the Delta Hospital thrift shop. For the sale, we received plant donations from Bowen Island to Maple Ridge, from home gardeners to local businesses. We offered a wonderful assortment of lettuces and other vegetables from seed, including potatoes, garlic, strawberries and herbs. It is a lot of work to organize this sale. There is a lot of planning and discussion on how to make it better, what works and what doesn’t, and how to fix it. We also discuss how we can still hold true to the philosophy of selling plants

at a very low price and at the same time increase our profits so we can present a larger cheque to the recipients. There is lots of work done behind the scenes. Thank you all for job well done; it is a pleasure to be a member of such a committed group of people. Many thanks to our local business donors as well. Throughout the year we are constantly on the lookout for the 3Ps — plants, pots and people. It is fun, but it can be physically demanding, and we are not getting any younger. It is very fulfilling come sale day to see all our hard work appreciated by our customers and our recipients. The G3 recipients are always so grateful — a small amount of money can go a long way towards their goals, be it feeding the hawks, nursing an owl or eagle back to health, or helping a student fulfill their dreams. To all of you who support G3 with such enthusiasm, thank you. For without each of you, the G3 fundraiser would not be a success each year. I hope you all take time to sit back and just enjoy your garden ... the colours, the fragrances, the sounds. Pam Mason 2013 Facilitator Gwen’s Growing & Giving

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be a ected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on majers contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applicaxons. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporaxon of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the O ce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 28, 2013. $

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006756)

Locaxon: 5037 60A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Simone Sxll

Proposal: Applicaxon for O cial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of four single family residenxal lots. “The Corpora on of Delta Opcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7207 To amend the land use designaxon for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan from SFR Single Family Residenxal to ISF Inhll Single Family Residenxal. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7208

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To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Mulxple Family (Duplex) Residenxal to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residenxal for proposed Lots 1 and 2, and to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) for proposed Lots 3 and 4. Development Variance Permit LU006798 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: 1. Secxon 305(a) and (b) by varying the front setback averaging requirement from a range of 7.5 m to 8.8 m for proposed Lots 1 and 2, and 6.75 m to 7.25 m for proposed Lots 3 and 4 to 6.5 m for the principal structure on all lots; and 2. Secxon 915(25) by varying the special setback requirements from the centre line of 117 Street from 17.5 m to 16.5 m for proposed Lots 3 and 4. Sta Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Locaxon: May 13, 2013 Regular Council Meexng Agenda Item E.04

Telephone: 604-952-0520 Proposal: Applicaxon for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit the conversion of the subject property from a preschool to a single family residenxal use.

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“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7175

Proposal: Applicaxon for O cial Community Plan Amendments in order to facilitate the revitalizaxon of the Downtown Ladner Waterfront Area. “The Corpora on of Delta Opcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” MAP NO. 4 Amendment Bylaw No. 7058 FILE NO. P09-03 To amend Schedule A and Schedule B.3 (Ladner Area Plan) in the O cial Community Plan by: 1. Increasing the range of land uses permijed in the Harbour and Mixed Use (Ladner) 3 land use designaxons; 2. Increasing the permijed building height on the waterside (north) of Chisholm Street from 2 to 2.5 storeys; 3. Increasing the permijed building height on the south side of Chisholm Street from 2 to 4 storeys;

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. MAP NO. 1 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject FILE NO. LU006756 property from P1-A Childcare/Preschool Zone to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residenxal Zone. Development Variance Permit LU006756 To vary Secxon 638B(2) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by waiving the requirement for 50 percent of all required o -street parking spaces to be contained within a private garage or principal building. Sta Contact: Lisa Grant – 604-946-3334 Web Locaxon: April 29, 2013 Regular Council Meexng Agenda Item E.10 $

Project No. 2 Applica on for Opcial Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning (File No. LU006789) Locaxon: 11907 92 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Woodbine Builders Ltd. Telephone: 604-375-3636 Proposal: Applicaxon for O cial Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residenxal lots. “The Corpora on of Delta Opcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7203 To amend the land use designaxon MAP NO. 2 for the subject property in the North FILE NO. LU006789 Delta Future Land Use Plan from SFR Single Family Residenxal to ISF Inhll Single Family Residenxal.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7204 To discharge Land Use Contract SA No. 2855 in order to bring the subject property under current zoning regulaxons. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7205 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residenxal. Sta Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Locaxon: April 29, 2013 Regular Council Meexng Agenda Item E.08 $

Project No. 3 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006798)

Locaxon: 7681 117 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Sukhwinder Sandhu and Surjit Sandhu Telephone: 778-881-6874 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Project No. 4 Applica on for Opcial Community Plan Amendments (File No. P09-03) Locaxon: Downtown Ladner Waterfront Area, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: The Corporaxon of Delta Telephone: 604-946-4141

4. On the south side of Chisholm Street, allowing for the consideraxon of addixonal height if a signihcant community beneht, such as a contribuxon to open space improvements and public amenixes in the Ladner Waterfront area, is provided; and 5. Adding new policies on sustainable building design, pedestrian waterfront access, expression of Ladner’s cultural character, Ladner Harbour sedimentaxon and Chisholm streetscape, and incorporaxng sketches to illustrate policies. “The Corpora on of Delta Opcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7213 To amend the O cial Community Plan by adding a new Development Permit Area and guidelines for the Downtown Ladner Waterfront Area. The Ladner Village Waterfront Development Permit Area - LVW would address the general form and character of this area to ensure high quality design in keeping with the village and waterfront segng. The guidelines also address protecxon of development from hazardous condixons, as well as the promoxon of energy and water conservaxon and reducxon of greenhouse gas emissions. Floodproohng guidelines include language which requires meexng or exceeding ood construcxon level policies in light of rising sea level. Sta Contact: Laura Ryan – 604-946-3395 Web Locaxon: April 23, 2012 Regular Council Meexng Agenda Item E.02 April 29, 2013 Regular Council Meexng Agenda Item E.09 Addi onal Informa on Addixonal informaxon, copies of the bylaws, supporxng sta reports, and any relevant documentaxon may be inspected unxl May 28, 2013. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project a;er the Public Hearing has concluded.


A14 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Documents turned to shreds at library fundraiser

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Evelyn Murray (left), Alix Faulkner, Elizabeth Murray, Ethan Faulkner, Terry Faulkner, Arlene Fedoruk, Heather King and Jake Eng threw shreds in the air at the Delta Friends of the Library shred-a-thon earlier this month at the Tsawwassen Library. The event allowed people to safely shred sensitive documents while also raising money for library services.

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Cedar Park welcomes lead pastor Lee Kosa

Cedar Park Church has welcomed new lead pastor Lee Kosa and his family to South Delta. Kosa has a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. After working marketing, communications and design, Kosa and his wife Sage moved to Canada where he earned a master of divinity from Regent College in Vancouver. Following service as a pastor in Vancouver for several years, Kosa brings a unique blend of creativity, passion and authenticity to the role of lead pastor at Cedar Park. He incorporates his artistic background into his speaking by using a variety of techniques from running around the sanctuary, playing a Justin Bieber song or by referencing a Caravaggio painting to make the stories and messages of the Christian Scriptures come alive to people of all ages and backgrounds. When not working, Kosa enjoys spending time with his wife and their three kids, Lucas, Jude and Eden.

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A special installation service to welcome Lee Kosa to the church and community will be held June 2 at Cedar Park. His newest creative outlet is dabbling in the genre of spoken word poetry, which he sneaks into sermons whenever he gets the chance. Kosa is excited about journeying with the community of Cedar Park as they seek to bless their neighbourhood, encourage the discouraged, welcome the stranger, feed the hungry and inspire the bored as

they follow the radical life of Jesus together. All are welcome to join Cedar Park in a special installation service to welcome Kosa to the church and community on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at Cedar Park Church in Ladner. He can also be found in action during office hours and Sunday services. Visit cedarparkchurch. org for more information.

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May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15

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Saviour Lutheran Church

Paying it forward “Paying it forward” is a concept that has made some news in the last couple of years. What happens is someone will pay for your items, usually anonymously, and the hope is that you will “pay it forward” to someone else, although it is not necessary that you do. I have often heard of this urban legend, but I have never once seen it done, much less have it happen to me. Until today that is. I was at Starbucks, and after I ordered, I was told it was already taken care of. At first I thought it was the barista being nice, however, she let me know the young lady who was before me had paid for me. I was speechless, and those who know me, know that is a very rare

occurrence. As I took my beverage, my mind still in shock, it made me smile, because in this day and age with so many “gifts” they seem to have a catch, this gift did not. It also reminded me of the gift of forgiveness that was given to me by Jesus Christ, who died for my sins and three days later rose again. It was a gift that he gave, freely, He didn’t say if you do this then it is yours, He simply says, I do this for you. I am thankful for my barista who reminded me of this most wonderful gift.

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s Anglican Church

1115 - 51A Street, Tsa • 604-943-4737

Sunday Services

8 am Holy Communion (BCP) 10 am Holy Communion (BAS) with youth & children’s programs

SUNDAYS 10AM

Traditional or Modern Music SOUTHDELTA.ORG

Wednesdays

11 am Mid-week Communion (BCP)

St. Andrew's Church

www.stdavidsdelta.com

Service of Holy Communion

followed by a light lunch

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 Daily Mass in Chapel

Monday - Saturday at 9am

Weekend Masses

Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 9am, 11am & 5pm

Filipino Mass (Tagalog)

Last Sunday of every month at 7pm (except July & August)

Confessions

Saturday at 10am in the Chapel available every Sunday

TAKE NOTICE THAT The Corporaxon of Delta (“Delta”) intends to dispose of its fee simple interest in the following lands to Ten by Ten Investments Ltd. pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement.

Benediction Lutheran

(Pursuant to Community Charter Secxon 26)

A 45.86 acre parcel of land at Boundary Bay Airport with the following legal descripxon: Parcel Idenxher: 029-007-640 Lot 1 Secxon 32 Township 3 New Westminster District Plan EPP23871 As shown outlined in bold on the diagram that accompanies this Noxce. The consideraxon to be received by Delta for the above transfer is:

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

SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education “All are warmly welcomed to worship

1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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TUESDAY 10AM Ladies Bible Coffee Hour THURSDAY 6:45PM AWANA Children’s Club FRIDAY - 7PM Youth Night

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with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

2. $4,250,000 Services and Amenixes Contribuxon to assist in funding community amenixes, airport servicing and highway improvements (at 80 Street and Ladner Trunk Road, and at Majhews Interchange).

Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

Dated this 7th day of May, 2013

Sunday Service at 10:00 am + Nursery & Children Services Pastors: Danny Stebeck

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Ladner Christian Fellowship

Copies of the relevant documents may be inspected at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. Any inquiries should be made to Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning, (604) 946-3218, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

11 am Worship Service

St. Stephen's United Church 9696 Ladner Trunk Rd. (at Hwy 99)

1. A purchase price of $23,550,000 – proceeds will be divided between Alpha Aviaxon Inc. and Delta in proporxon to their respecxve interests, all proceeds to be applied to airport uses; and

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER.

9 am Worship Service and Sunday school

Women’s Bible Study

Baptisms

For other Sacrements please call the parish office for an appointment with the Pastor.

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Sunday Worship 10:30am Sermon Series – Embodied Faith Sermon title: “Embodied Flesh and Spirit” 5300 - 44th Ave., Ladner 604-946-7410 (Corner of 44th Ave and Arthur Dr.)

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A16 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Explore world of minerals at Tsawwassen Library Mineral Treasures of the World, a fascinating presentation on geology, minerals and gems, will provide those in attendance with a new appreciation for the rocks beneath their feet.

Ray Hill, an amateur gemologist and mineralogist, and an experienced speaker on both radio and TV, will entertain with stories and lore surrounding gems and minerals of the

world. The presentation is on Tuesday, May 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. All ages are welcome to attend.

Ladner May Days seeks Idol contestants

The search is on for the next May Days Idol. Local youths are encouraged to register in one of two age categories: 12 and under or 13 to 18.

Performances on the stage in Memorial Park will take place during Ladner May Days festivities on Saturday, May 25, with the top three in each

category also singing on Sunday, May 26. The deadline to register has been extended to May 18. Visit www.ladnermaydays.com to register.

Horsing Around in Delta It’s just around the corner again. What you may ask is that? Well, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair of course! With the sun starting to shine on a more regular basis and the lawn mowers being pulled out weekly it must mean it’s almost time for the May Long Weekend and along with that comes a tradition that has been in these parts for as long as anyone can remember. Folks start talking about the Cloverdale Rodeo during the long months of winter and now it’s finally here – and this year is geared up to impress. The May Long Weekend this year runs from May 17th – 20th and the whole weekend will be jammed packed with events and entertainment on the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Fairgrounds located in Cloverdale on the corner of Highway 15 (176th Street) and 60th Avenue. Getting there is easy from all parts of the Lower Mainland and beyond. In fact, check out the Rodeo website at www. cloverdalerodeo.com for complete directions for all modes of transportation - maybe even by horse or stage coach! This year marks the 125th Annual Country Fair in Cloverdale. Hard to believe that the Country Fair has been around for so long but it is because of what it means to folks in these parts why it’s still an annual event and why it’s more popular each and every year. Families and friends gather together and take the time to spend some of that quality time with each other that tends to be put aside throughout the rest of the year in our busy day-to-day lives. With so many different events and family-friendly entertainment planned there is definitely something for everyone. Of course, the center piece is BC’s Largest Travelling Midway with plenty of rides and games for the whole family – maybe even one or two that will make even the toughest rodeo cowboy have the hair on the back of his neck stand up! Also back for 2013 are the Extreme Sports Zone with the World Freestyle Skateboard Round Up, the Outdoor Entertainment Stage with free performances throughout each day and the interactive Kidz Zone featuring appearances Judi the Manners Lady plus a new Go-Kart zone for kids aged 10 -16. Toss in some 4-H animal displays and a Mechanical Bull and you have all the makings for a weekend to remember. Along with what is happening on the Fairgrounds there are a few other long standing traditions that are taking place as well in and around downtown Cloverdale. Who doesn’t like a parade? The Cloverdale Rodeo Parade is a favorite for kids of all ages and it will be winding its’ way through Cloverdale on Saturday May 18th from 10 a.m. until noon. In town there will also be a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday and throughout both May 18th and 19th there will be shuttle / trolley rides to help you get around Cloverdale. The 36th Annual Bed Races and Kids Decorated Bike Parade will happen on Thursday May 16th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the 16th Annual Chili Cook Off will be on Friday May 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. along with live entertainment. For more information an all these great events happening around the Cloverdale Rodeo please check out the Cloverdale BIA website at www.cloverdalebia.com

and they will all be competing for a total of $328,000 in prize money. The top twenty-two rodeo contestants in each event (as per the 2012 World Final Standings), 2012 Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo Champions & 2012 Canadian Pro Rodeo Champions are invited to participate at the Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo. Each ride for each contestant is so important as they try to line themselves up for the prize money in the Rodeo Finals which run on Monday the 20th at 3 p.m. For a complete rundown and listing of the Rodeo events and information check out the Cloverdale Rodeo website at www.cloverdalerodeo.com

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There are a number of ways you can get your tickets. For many years now Stampede Tack & Western Wear in Cloverdale has teamed up with one the top Western Wear brands in the Wild West to offer a ticket promo to its customers. Wrangler is synonymous with Cowboys and Cowgirls and Rodeo. Now you too can dress as the Rodeo performers do in great jeans and western shirts from Wrangler plus get a FREE TICKET valid for one of the performances of your choice! The ticket even includes free admission into the Fairgrounds – a $32 value! All you have to do is drop by Stampede Tack & Western Wear located in Cloverdale on Highway #10 at 180th Street and when you spend $75 on Wrangler products you will get your FREE Rodeo ticket. Quantities are limited, so act quickly! To complete your cowboy or cowgirl look, Stampede Tack will also have lots of cowboy boots on sale – including some under $100 and others up to 50% OFF. As well, Men’s & Ladies Wrangler Jeans will be $10 off per pair when you buy two pair.

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For more information or directions to Stampede Tack & Western Wear you can always call them at 604-574-7427 or check them out on the web at www.stampede.ca or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StampedeTack. We hope you make plans to Giddy On Up out to Cloverdale before and during the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair over the May Long Weekend. See y’all here!

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Foundation grant allows Reach to expand services

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A $7,000 cheque to support counselling services was presented to Reach Child and Youth Development Society executive director Renie D’Aquila (left) by Delta Community Foundation grant director Denis Denischuk, endowment patron Sandra O’Keefe and chair Wayne Connorton on their recent visit to Reach Preschool.

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The Delta Community Foundation, through the Robert and Sandra O’Keefe Endowment Fund, has donated $7,000 to the Reach Child and Youth Development Society Counselling program to help more children with special needs and their families get support. “This is the fifth year that the foundation has supported the Reach Counselling program and we are so very grateful,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila. “As a result we are able help an additional 25 per cent more families than our core funding allows each year.” The Reach Counselling program provides services to children and youth with a developmental disability and counselling for families, individuals and couples in Delta who have a child with a developmental disability. Counselling may address a variety of issues ranging from marital stress to depression to social anxiety. Services for younger chil-

dren up to age of 12 offers play therapy, helping with childhood issues such as transitions, trauma, depression and anxiety. It also offers parent and child interaction guidance, which is used to enhance the relationship of the parent and child, help the parent be a supportive play partner with the child, and enhance the play therapy the child is receiving. “Research shows us that there are strong linkages between social emotional competency and academic performance and lifelong learning,” said D’Aquila. “Supporting these needs through counselling and therapy not only helps children’s development, it strengthens homes and helps to keep families together.” Reach provides programs and services for children with special needs from birth to age 19, as well as an inclusive preschool for children with typically developing needs and children who require extra supports.

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A20 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Delta Rotary Youth Awards

Delta Rotary clubs honour outstanding youths The fifth annual Delta Rotary Youth Awards took place on Saturday, May 11 with a dinner and ceremony at the Delta Town and Country Inn. The combined Rotary clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen present this annual community event that recognizes deserving Delta youth, and presents its nominees in each of four award categories. From all the categories, the overall Service Above Self award is presented to the youth that best represents this

Rotary club motto. All the remarkable youth and unsung heroes who are making a difference in our community are recognized from schools, sports and church groups. The Rotary clubs of Delta congratulate these amazing young people are truly wonderful and deserve our appreciation for all the good work that they do and personal challenges that they have overcome. Below are the nominees, age and organization or school that nominated them.

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The Rotary clubs of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta recently honoured these 27 local youths at the annual Delta Rotary Youth Awards.

Compassion & Empathy

Inner Strength

In the Compassion and Empathy category, these individuals will have demonstrated these traits in the form of a single event, project, or series of actions over a period of time. It is their individual act of caring and kindness that relieves the suffering, brings happiness or promotes peace within their community.

The Inner Strength category shows youths that have achieved victory over adversity and have shown hope, courage and optimism by overcoming difficulty. They have demonstrated leadership or the ability to turn things around by making something good out of a bad situation, and may be related to personal health, addiction, individual loss, or injury.

Eric Whitehouse 12

Cory Bullock 12

Altaf Mohal 13

Jarvis Traditional Elementary – nominated as a group

Ruby Baird 17

Marnie Lynne Schneider 17

Raven Malli 16

Delta Secondary

South Delta Secondary

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Rachel Barnetson 18

Rachel Hislop-Hook 16

Molly Millward 9

Spencer Hula 17

South Delta Secondary

DSS Interact Club

Port Guichon Elementary

South Delta Secondary

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The youths were piped into the ceremony.

Sidney Peake 16 South Delta Baptist Church


May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A21

Delta Rotary Youth Awards

Helping Hand

Global

The Helping Hand category highlights youths have that are always willing to make the world a better place by reaching out to help others without seeking personal reward or accolades. It is given to those who grasp an opportunity to help a friend, relative or neighbour and engage in random acts of kindness.

The Global category recognizes those youths that have assisted others and been involved in an act or project that is international in nature. The projects will address relief efforts, health and prevention, peace and understanding, alleviate poverty, build bridges or celebrate diversity.

Brian Larson Hayden Dance 14 14 Delta Lacross Association – nominated as a group

Arjun Bains 17

Brendan Barth 15

Hannah de la Cruz 12

Delta Secondary

Delta Secondary

Boys & Girls Club

Anne T. George 16

Sorana Srimokla 16

Oraya Srimokla 14

North Delta Secondary

Delta Secondary

Delta Secondary

Tessa Vincent 18 Delta Secondary

Service Above Self The final award is chosen from all categories and is presented to the nominee that best represents this attribute and the motto of Rotary: “Service Above Self ”

Rachel Garrett 16

Logan Hope 16

Gurtej Cheema 17

South Delta Secondary

Burnsview Secondary

Seaquam Secondary Anne T. George 16 North Delta Secondary

Lily Tewolde 16

Melody Unger 16

Anne T. George was chosen at this year’s recipient of the Service Above Self award for her Take a Stand campaign. Inspired by the brutal rape, and later death, of a woman in Delhi, India last December, George drafted a petition and two letters to the High Commissioner of India and North Delta’s MP in an effort to bring awareness to what happened as well as crimes against women in Canada and around the world. She has also participated in many events and activities that promote diversity in her school. She is a member of her school’s Global Unity Club, is active on student council and a volunteer peer tutor. She is a member of the school band where she is a student conductor, lead trumpet, flautist and vocalist. She is a member of the North Delta Air Cadet Squadron. George has volunteered more than 500 service hours at various events

Ashy Purwal 16

Jarvis Traditional Elementary – nominated as a group

Arshi Khalil 16

The award recipients and guests were treated to a little magic show.

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Delta Music Makers Brian and Lillian Ellis (foreground, left) Anne Cumpston, Jhandie Jantzen, along with Margaret Behenna (background, left), Janet and Jay Drew and Curt Jantzen will help mark the band’s 30th anniversary with a concert next Saturday at Genesis Theatre.

30 years of making music Delta Music Makers to celebrate anniversary with concert in Ladner BY

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he Delta Music Makers are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a free concert in Ladner next Saturday. “This is our 30th year. It’s amazing. We started as a night school course for beginners,” says founder and music director Curt Jantzen. Long-term members of the community concert band voted on what music to perform during the first half of the show at Genesis Theatre.

“The second half will be new music, looking ahead to the next 30 years,” says assistant director Margaret Behenna. The group is comprised of over 50 members, including 11 who have been with the band from the very beginning, from around the Lower Mainland. Jantzen notes there is always room for newcomers. Jay Drew, who plays trumpet, and Janet Drew, who plays the flute, joined the band last September. “We’re the token newcomers, Janet and I,” said Jay Drew. “The only regret

I have from joining Music Makers is we didn’t do it sooner. It’s been a tremendously friendly, energetic and fun group to be with.” Janet Drew added, “You can be dog tired at the end of the day and as soon as you get to band, you’re energized. The whole group is electric almost.” In addition to performing locally the group has gone on tours to Europe, the United States and other areas of Canada. “I think we’ve represented the band very well wherever we’ve been out,” says Brian Ellis, who joined

in 1994 and plays bass clarinet. One of the band’s early trips was performing at Disneyland in 1988. “That was a big moment for this group,” says Jantzen, noting the band had to get through an audition. Tuba player Jhandie Jantzen, Curt’s wife, says the Disneyland experience was one of the most exciting things the group has done over its existence. She also notes the Music Makers performed for Paralympian Rick Hansen during his Man in Motion

World Tour. Locally, the band has played regularly at Delta’s Concerts in the Park series, once and sometimes twice a year at Delta Hospital’s extended care unit and, more recently, a Remembrance Day concert at KinVillage. The Music Makers founded an event of its own with Ladner Bandfest. The annual gathering of adult community bands takes place on June 8 and 9 this year at Memorial Park. There will be 22 bands participating, from the U.S., Vancouver Island as well as

the Lower Mainland. Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of Ladner Bandfest and the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naden Band has been invited. The anniversary concert is set for Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner. Admission is by donation. There will be an anniversary cake cutting at the intermission. Proceeds go towards things like the group’s annual scholarship for a Delta Secondary music student, new music and uniforms, notes Ellis.


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Flamenco show is family affair Grandmother, daughter and granddaughter will be performing together You know something is very unique when a grandmother, her daughter and granddaughter are bound together by the same passion, one that allows them to express themselves and perform together on the same stage. This is the case of Lynn, Lora and Olivia, three Tsawwassen residents who are part of Flamenco Tablao, the annual Los Gitanos School of Spanish Dance performance, which will take place at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on May 24, 25 and 26. “I am so proud that these three incredible women from the same family are able to dance with me and show their passion, femininity and fire within through their love of flamenco,” said Bev Mantovani, owner and teacher of Los Gitanos. It was a series of events that led the trio into the hands of Mantovani.

A few years ago Mantovani’s husband owned a small bistro in Tsawwassen, and on some occasions they would use the venue for an impromptu Flamenco Fiesta. Lynn happened to go to one and immediately phoned her daughter Lora. “I knew she would love this,” said Lynn with a smile. Lora, in turn, thought this would be something wonderful for her then 10-yearold daughter Olivia to join. “She had only danced for a bit but it seemed like it would be a unique opportunity for her to learn something as exotic as flamenco in Tsawwassen.” Olivia was swept away by the fun and colourful costumes, the intricate movements, the challenge of the performance and pretty soon, after Lora realized that adult women were dancing too, she thought

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Bev Mantovani (second from left), owner and teacher of Los Gitanos, is excited to have three generations of one family perform in Flamenco Tablao next weekend in Tsawwassen.

she would try it too. “My background was gymnastics. I participated for years and years at Delta Gymnastics, but this is not something I had done before,” said Lora, who found the dance empower-

ing and considered it as much art as science. After Olivia had danced for two years and Lora had danced for one, Lora thought that her mom Lynn should join too as women of all ages were participat-

ing in the program. “I’m a golfer and curler, I’ve never danced in my life,” said Lynn. “Bev is a teacher who performs miracles. It is through her patience, encouragement, example and unflinching love of this dance form that I have been able to do what I thought was not possible — I am dancing flamenco.” At Tablao Flamenco, students from all walks of life and backgrounds, ranging in ages from 13 to 75, will be showing off their inner fire in a performance that will feature live music, including Spanish guitar, percussion, flute and traditional song. “One of the things that I love most about flamenco is that when you dance, you can channel your life experiences into the movement. You can show your sadness, disappointments, happiness, dreams, anger, redemption and any other emotions,”

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explained Mantovani. “So each individual, even when dancing the exact same dance, will express it very differently. The dancers’ interpretations are very exciting to watch.” Lynn, Lora and Olivia are excited they will have one dance where all three will be on stage at the same time. “This is an amazing experience for us,” said Lora. “We can spend time together and share together the love of this dance. We enjoy dressing up with these colourful costumes and can’t wait to show what we have learned so far.” Tickets for the show are $25 and can be purchased by calling 604-948-8081 or email info@losgitanos. ca. Performances will take place at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre at 7 p.m. on May 24 and 25 and at 3 p.m. on May 26.

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Don’t forget fibre p.j. wren

Well on Your Way Dietary fibre used to be something we thought only our grandparents needed to help them stay “regular.” Not true anymore, as we become aware that dietary fibre has many benefits for many different age groups. Dietary fibre is currently found in cereals, breads, fruit and vegetables. There are two types of fibre that we need to eat daily for a healthy diet. Insoluble fibres include cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin, which all make up the structural parts of plant cell walls. A major role of insoluble fibre is to add bulk to our feces and to prevent constipation and associated problems such as hemorrhoids. Good sources of this type of fibre include wheat bran, corn bran, rice, bran, the skins on fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried beans and wholegrain foods. Soluble fibre is the second category of fibre that we need to eat on a daily basis. This includes pectin, gums and mucilage, which are all found mainly in plant cells. One of its major roles is to lower blood cholesterol levels (and it may also help with constipation). When blood cholesterol levels are high, fatty streaks and plaques are deposited along the walls of the arteries. This can make them dangerously narrow and lead to an increased risk of heart disease. Good sources of soluble fibre include fruit, vegetables, oat bran, barley, seed husks, flaxseeds, psyllium, dried beans, lentils, peas, soy milk and soy products. The principle advantage of a diet high in fibre is the health of the digestive system. The digestive system is lined with muscles that massage the food along the digestive tract from the moment it enters our throats, until the eventual waste is passed out of the bowels. Since fibre is relatively indigestible, it adds bulk to our feces and the soluble fibre soaks up water within our bodies, which then helps plump up the feces and allows it to pass through the gut more easily.

Fibrous foods are also recommended to individuals who are overweight because of their “bulkiness” and tendency to fill us up quicker. In particular, soluble fibre is very important for people looking to lose weight. It forms a gel-like substance within the digestive tract and this substance slows down the emptying of the stomach and the transit time the food passes through the digestive system, thus extending the time a person feels satisfied or “full.” For people with diabetes, eating a diet high in fibre also slows glucose absorption from the small intestines into the blood. This reduces the possibility of a surge of insulin, the hormone produced by the pancreas to stabilize the blood glucose levels. What is the recommended daily dietary fibre? For adults 50 years and younger, the new limits have been set at 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women; for those over 50, 30 grams for men and 21 grams for women. Tips on adding fibre to your diet: • A good way to start the day is to have a high fibre breakfast. Aim for a breakfast that has at least seven grams of fibre, like a serving of steel cut oats with a chopped apple and walnuts. • Eat your fruit and vegetables instead of drinking them. Whole foods, with the skins eaten when you can, are higher in fibre than juice. If you do juice, however, then make sure your snacks are whole foods and that you add a salad to either your lunch or dinner (or both!). • Add lentils or cooked beans to your soups, casseroles or salads. • Add dried fruit, nuts or seeds to yogurt, salads or muffins. • Snack on mixed nuts. My personal favourite goto snack is an apple and a handful of almonds. • Instead of white rice or pasta as your side dish, serve quinoa, whole grain barley, bulgur or other ancient grains that are high in fibre. • Wash and cut up a large veggie tray and place it in your fridge for easy snacking throughout the week. If it’s accessible, you will eat it. • Add ground flax seed, or chia seed, to your protein shakes or smoothies.

• Make a large salad and keep in the fridge for easy side dishes throughout the week. • Snack on edamame. • Add sunflower seeds to your salad or sprinkle on top of an avocado for a high-fibre healthy snack. Just remember: • When you add fibre to your diet, be sure to add extra fluid as well. • Add fibre slowly to your diet slowly for fewer problems with gas and cramping. • Do not get caught up in the “added fibre” craze that food manufacturers have started putting on their labels (such as yogurt and other foods where fibre has been added and is not naturally occurring). The body does not process this type of fibre the same as it processes real food, such as fruit, vegetables and nuts. PJ Wren is a personal trainer and writer in the Delta area who can be reached at www.gofitgals. com.

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Lucky to have these storytellers Delta authors Douglas Barker and Darlene Foster release books carla perry

Book Marks Life Before the Taser by Douglas Barker and

Amanda in England: The Missing Novel by Darlene Foster Two recent books by local authors represent the changing worlds of writing and publishing. No longer at the mercy of publishers and agents to carry works, writers can now access an

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age of literary talent, as seen in Douglas Barker’s Life Before the Taser and Darlene Foster’s Amanda in England: The Missing Novel. These local writers could not be more different. One provides an eye-opening, gritty look at the life and career of a Vancouver

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Barb Fraser and Dennis Henderson will perform at Genesis Theatre next Friday.

Duo exploring their sound

Fraser and Henderson to play Genesis BY

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Barb Fraser and Dennis Henderson will be adding another element to their sound next Friday when they perform at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre. Henderson will debut his banjo at the latest live@5005 concert. “We’re exploring our sound. We’ve been writing for many years so we’re developing a little bit of a catalogue of songs,” says Fraser. “We decided we wanted to mix up the flavour a little bit. It’s an amazing instrument. Dennis always amazes me, he just picks the darn thing up and

starts playing. He’s very talented.” Henderson says the instrument has a certain beauty in its sparseness. “That’s what I like about it.” The couple “met many years ago” while in a Vancouver band. They both sing and play guitar with a style that includes root, folk and also has a foot in popular music. “We’ve played in so many different kinds of bands together and separately, we kind of meld all those influences,” says Henderson. Fraser notes they’ll give a nod to a few of their influences with cover songs at

the upcoming show ranging from Alison Krauss, the Reverend Al Green and Bob Marley. They have studio time booked for early July. For updates visit fraser-henderson.com. Linda Kidder will be a special guest at the upcoming concert. Kidder has previously performed at Genesis as a part of the Cruisin’ with the Boomers show as well as with the band August. The concert is set for Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10 (cash only). More information can be found at genesistheatre.ca.

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Thousands are expected to attend the grand opening Saturday of one of Canada’s biggest mosques in Delta. Dignitaries, including elected officials, will also be on hand for the opening ceremony of Baitur Rahman, or House of Gracious God, a grand mosque for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam. Located at 9750 River Rd., the mosque, which covers 33,000 square feet and has a 76-foot minaret, is to be a central point for prayers, meetings as well as social and religious interfaith gatherings. A gymnasium is also part of the complex. With an occupancy capacity of 1,100 people, the structure has a contemporary, modular design with clean, straight-edge lines aimed complementing the surrounding scenery. The new mosque is similar, but smaller in scale, to a stunning 48,000-squarefoot facility the Ahmadiyya opened in Calgary in 2008,

The Ahmadiyya Movement’s mosque on River Road is one of the biggest in Canada. Thousands are expected tomorrow for the grand opening celebrations, which are open to the public. Canada’s largest mosque complex. Delta council originally approved an application for the River Road mosque in 2005 and a groundbreaking was held several months later. A development variance permit was also issued but had lapsed as the building’s plans were revised. The application took a few years to wind its way through the approval process, but now there’s

jubilation as construction is complete. “It took a long time but now this dream is coming true. We are happy and right now what we see is a beautiful structure that Delta will enjoy,” said Rizwan Peerzada, president of the Surrey-East chapter of the Ahmadiyya Movement and communications director for the Vancouver region. “Right now, Delta doesn’t have any mosques or Sikh

temples. We will present our house of the worship, promoting peace and harmony from here,” he said. The local Ahmadiyya Movement chapter purchased the land in 1995 and had been using an old elementary school on the site as a place of worship. Noting the $8 million mosque was paid for entirely through donations from local members, Peerzada said the Ahmadiyya

Movement promotes peace and inter-faith dialogue. The faith has branches in more than 178 countries with a membership in the tens of millions. Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in the small village of Qadian, located in the Punjab, India, established the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam in 1889. The Ahmadiyya sect in Islam believe that Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was

a prophet, while most other Muslims claim Mohammed was the last messenger of God. The Ahmadiyya say Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad “divested Islam of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.” They say he has united the family of religions under the single banner of the true Islam by safeguarding the teachings of other religious faiths. Ahmadiyya also note they’re the leading Islamic organization to categorically reject terrorism in any form. Also attending Saturday’s celebration will be Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the spiritual and administrative leader of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at. He’s scheduled to take part in the ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling as well as talk to the media about his views on recent events around the world, including terrorism. The opening ceremony goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s open to the public.

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Baitur Rahman Mosque Delta Site Acreage: 3.8 acres Square Footage Area: 33,419 sq.ft. Height of Dome: 47 ft. Height of Minaret: 76 ft. • Baitur Rahman mosque is the Ahmadiyya largest mosque in B.C. • First and foremost, this mosque will be a place of worship for all. • The Baitur Rahman mosque will be a key venue for holding inter-faith dialogue and community activities with people of all religions in order to promote peace and harmony. • The Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama' at, His Holiness Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad will be gracing us with his presence at the inauguration ceremony. • His Holiness is the preeminent world religious leader championing the promotion of interfaith dialogue and world peace. • The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama' at cordially invites all Deltans to its inauguration on May 18th between 11 am and 2 pm. FOR ALL For Registration and Information call 604-283-1318 or HATRED www.VancouverMosque.com FOR NONE

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Well, they can’t all be home runs, all the time, now can they? Despite being an all-new model for 2010, the Kia

Forte never really caught on in a big way. When you look at the numbers now, it really has nowhere to go but up; and with this redesign, that’s where this compact is headed. The new Forte that

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by its Hyundai parent. With Schreyer’s assistance, Hyundai Elantra sales have more than doubled since the 2008 model year, while the Forte, which trails by a considerable margin, has experienced

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restarts it when the brake pedal is released. Spending time aboard the Forte will prove comforting for passengers and especially pleasing for the driver who faces a clearly legible, intuitively laid-out dashboard and control panel. He or she also has command over the level of steering effort with the Forte’s optional Flex Steer system. With it, the electric power steering can be adjusted to Comfort, Normal and Sport settings, with the latter offering the least amount of assist. Of the Forte’s two trim levels, the starting-point LX leans to the simpler side of the ledger with its smaller engine, 15-inch steel wheels, basic audio system and the lack of cruise control or a keyless-remoteentry button on the fob. Move up to the EX and it’s a different story. Along with adding the LX’s missing items, you can count on dual-zone climate control, a Microsoft-powered infotainment system, backup camera, glove-box cooler and 16-inch alloy wheels. Oh, and the optional 2.0litre four-cylinder is also an EX staple. But it’s the lengthy option list that can turn the EX into a junior-sized luxury sedan. A navigation system, power sunroof, heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver’s seat, 17-inch wheels and highintensity-discharge (HID) headlights are all available. The new Forte Sedan with its estimated $17,500 starting price will be joined by an equally new Forte5 wagon this fall. Both vehicles will elevate the brand in the eyes of compact-car shoppers and put yet another feather in Schreyer’s cap.


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Babies graduate, but it’s parents better prepared An unusual graduation ceremony took place at Fraser Health’s South Delta Health Unit in Ladner late last month. A room full of babies, who had all just turned six months of age, “graduated” from the program. Six months from now, the same rite of passage will take place for the next crop of newborns. Baby and You is offered to new parents and their newborns. It teaches everything from how to safely put your child to sleep, to

feeding tips, to how to protect your baby from everyday household hazards. “The nurses at the unit really are the real-life baby whisperers,” says Raymond Reitsma, whose son Carter, born via surrogacy six months ago, just received his diploma. “The nurses at the South Delta Health Unit are extremely skilled professionals, and are a huge source of support and information for new parents.” In addition to having an opportunity to ask the nurs-

es questions, the unit also has expert guest speakers come in to cover a series of important topics. Some of the most valuable lectures included sessions on how to help prevent severe burns, baby dental care and infant CPR. A special bond also occurs with the new parents at the group. Most keep in touch via social media once their course is completed. Baby and You meets every Thursday afternoon at the South Delta Health Unit.

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Kelowna pro cashes in at Beach Grove Course record opening round sends Samatha Richdale on her way to victory in CN Tour event A blazing first round set the table for Samantha Richdale to capture the season-opening event on the 2013 CN Canadian Women’s Tour at the Beach Grove Golf Club. Playing from the back tees, the 29-year-old from Kelowna posted eight birdies en route to a women’s course record 7-underpar 65 to open up a comfortable lead she never would relinquish. Richdale followed with a 1-over 73 Wednesday to finish four shots ahead of 15-year-old Ontario amateur standout Brooke Henderson. It was Richdale’s first CN Canadians Women’s Tour victory and earns her $10,000 and an exemption into the 2013 CN Women’s Canadian Open at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, August 19-25. “This is pretty awesome, that was my main reason to come out and play at these CN Events was to get that exemption,” said Richdale. “I’m really excited to be able to go play in Edmonton because I used to live in St. Albert so it will be fun to go back there.” Her record opening round saw her sink a birdie putt on her final hole to post a 4-under 31 on the back nine. “I hit 14 greens and I putted really well,” she added. “I think I only had 26 putts but I hit some

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Terrific TOP FLOOR 1,200 square foot corner suite, in quiet location. Gourmet kitchen with sleek granite countertops, gas stove, custom wood cabinetry & eating bar. Sleek slate tile and warm laminate flooring. Double sided gas fireplace compliments both this spacious family room/eating area and the living room. Lovely covered patio overlooks beautiful, secluded treed area. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry & storage closet. Guest suite and amenities room, 2 underground parking stalls, and more. Less than 10 minute WALK TO BEACH! Don’t miss out – this is a great place to call home!

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

OPEN ON SUN & M 2-4

#205, 1704 56th Street, Tsawwassen • $434,900

SUMMERTIME RANCHER 3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

OPEN Y SUNDA 2-4

Spacious & comfortable rancher with a loft area; located in a great cul-de-sac and backs onto Kensington Park. South East exposed back yard with beautiful new sundeck overlooking the park and greenspace. Living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and a huge master bedroom. Updates include all new flooring, new window coverings, new paint, bathroom tiles and more. Total of 3 gas fireplaces!!! Loft area includes bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and a lovely sitting area and balcony. Perfect for the empty nester...this could be your dream come true.

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

4648 Kensington Place, Ladner • $596,500

JUST LISTED • SPRAWLING RANCHER 3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

NEW PRICE 0 0 $729,0

What a delight. Over $300,000 (receipts avail.) spent renovating this 2,200 square foot, 3 bedroom 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 a 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 Bob, Linda or Blake at 604-946-8899. For floor plans, photos and 360 tours go to www.TheChanceyTeam.com

5385 Chamberlayne Avenue, Ladner • NEW PRICE $729,000 *These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent REBGV 1986. #2 Agent REBGV1987. #3 Agent REBGV 1985 & 1988 #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team) MLS President Club for 10 years 1984-1992 and 2007* **Based on The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver career statistics for Bob &/or Linda Chancey

based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team)

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

JUST LISTED

#1 REALTOR ® IN SOUTH DELTA 11 YEARS

SENSATIONAL...DESIGNER CONDO IN HERON COVE


A40 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013 Westcoast Realty

LORNE CHERNOCHAN 604.880.0550

www.chernochan.com lorne@chernochan.com

NEW LISTING TSAWWASSEN RETIREMENT RANCHER This is a dream house at a dream price! 1,673 sq. ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom with 2 gas fireplaces, double garage, and a golf course across the street!

5209 Imperial Gate $639,000!! *********************************************************

Delta Islanders Midget “A” Iacrosse team will be looking for more success in Richmond this weekend after earning bronze at the Barn Burner Tournament in Ridge Meadows.

4/5 Bedroom. Totally redone with taste and quality. Over 2,600 sq. ft. for

Midget “A” Islanders capture bronze at Barn Burner tourney

NEW LISTING IN TSAWWASSEN

5295 12th Avenue $685,000!! *********************************************************

NEW LISTING

FOOD MARKET +DELI + EATERY 4700 SQ. FT STORE PRIME VANCOUVER WEST SIDE LOCATION LONG ESTABLISHED AND PROFITABLE $625,000

Delta Islanders Midget “A” lacrosse team continued its impressive start to the season by capturing bronze at last weekend’s Barn Burner Tournament in Ridge Meadows. The Islanders went 2-1 in preliminary play before squaring off against Burnaby in the third place game. The penalty-filled contest saw the opposition rack up 67 minutes as Delta pulled away for an 8-3 victory. Riley Taylor opened the scoring in the first period on a set-up from Trevor Snow. The pair then added goals in the middle

stanza with Brendan Ancrum drawing an assist. Delta then enjoyed a big third period with a pair of goals from Riley Phillips and singles from Brad Phillips, Kaden Janzen and Jared Beaton. Goaltender Kyle Geere was outstanding throughout and collected player of the game honours. The Islanders are also off to a solid start in league play with a 5-3 record to date. This weekend, they head to Minoru Arena for Richmond Lacrosse’s annual midget tournament.

Cottage Creek Homes Ltd.

4 New Homes Coming to Linden Drive! Custom Built Homes on a quiet street in West Ladner only 2 blocks from town centre. Approximately 2200 sq. ft with detached garage. 3 Bdrms. Den 2 1/2 Baths. Spacious kitchen with Great room opening onto a private back yard. Stainless appliances, Granite counters. 2/5/10 year warranty. Call quickly to choose your lot. Custom built by Cottage Creek Homes, building in the Lower Mainland for over 25 years.

Call for further details on a build to suit. Reserve your lot now 604-220-5895


May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A41

Coastal Cup champions

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com Thinking of buying or selling? I provide professional help.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

5249 PATON DR, LADNER • $ 899,000

The Delta U16 Selects continued their outstanding season by capturing the Coastal “A” Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the Upper Island Storm. The result came on the heels of earlier wins against the North Shore Renegades (3-0) and the Fraser Valley Selects (2-0) in the semi-finals. Delta cruised to the Metro Selects League title with an 18-2-2 record. Including cup play, the Selects surrendered just 13 goals in 25 games. Next up for the girls is the Provincial “A” Cup Championships in Langley in early July. The Selects roster includes: Jasleen Johal, Katherine Connor, Kelsy Carreiro, Kelsey Kovich, Sydney Antonyk, Lauren Gau, Alison Bogar, Stephanie Isaksson, Megan Gamesaee, Sydney Lowe, Shelby Scanks, Evangelia Souros, Brittany Paul, Meghan Jones, Naomi Jones, Mikayla Hamilton and Alexa Gramm. The team is coached by Rick Carreriro, Gregg Antonyk and Tod Lowe. The manager is Michele Gramm.

Sun Devils selected for Rising Stars Game A pair of of players from the provincial champion South Delta Sun Devils football team have been selected to play for Team B.C. Rising Stars later this month against Alberta. Linebacker/special teams player Austin Pearson and offensive lineman Aaron Parker were named to the roster following

recent tryout camps. Pearson was the Devils starting middle linebacker during their unbeaten 2012 season. The B.C. team will be headed by Okanagan Sun receivers coach Jason Fransworth. The first annual tilt against Alberta takes place May 25.

Great family home on quiet, sought after cul-de-sac in West Ladner! This gorgeous 5 bedroom home features a main floor master suite and four large bedrooms upstairs. The functional floor plan boasts a main floor den, a Butler's pantry and a separate dining room - perfect for entertaining! Some of the features of this well kept home are hardwood floors, 9 ' ceilings, crown mouldings, in floor radiant heat, cozy gas fireplace, inground sprinklers and security system. There is loads of storage in the double garage (lots of built in shelves) and the oversize cedar storage shed. This lovely home has great street appeal with it's stone accents and professionally landscaped yard! Southern exposed and private back patio is perfect for summer BBQ's! Conveniently located near all amenities and only minutes to the border, ferries, airport and Vancouver this home is a must see!!!

Thinking of buying or selling? I provide professional help. Sutton Group - Seafair Realty • 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

bringing people + properties together

richard lowe + associates realty experts. Personal Real Estate Corporation | Progroup 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner | www.realestatedelta.com Each office Independently Owned and Operated

Richard Lowe | Realtor, RIBC

Jennifer McGregor |Realtor Buyer’s Agent

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

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

347 Rosehill Wynd | $1,188,000

NEW LISTING! - 3,062 sqft - 5 bdrms den - 3.5 bath - 6,997 sqft lot - Tsawwassen View property

DETACHED WORKSHOP

4560 51st Street | $950,000

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

SOLD 297 55th Street

Listed by Royal Lepage Northstar SOLD by richard lowe & associates

jennifer@realestatedelta.com | 604 908 1593

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

CUL-DE-SAC

SPACIOUS

5015 Fenton Drive | $1,088,000

4695 Holly Park Place | $719,900

A306-4811 53rd Street | $399,000

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

RANCHER

VIEW

C302-4831 53rd Street | $322,900

4730 Cedar Tree Lane | $514,000

5247 Regatta Way | $399,000

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

NEW LISTING - 1,164 sqft - 2 bdrms 2 bath - top floor - Ladner Pointe Ladner - v1002752

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

1,461 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 baths 5,414 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v1001895

4813 Glendale Ave.

Listed by Re/Max Progroup SOLD by richard lowe & associates

1,861 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 bath 2 parking spaces - Ladner MLS# v951619

5077 Calvert Drive

Listed by Re/Max Progroup SOLD by richard lowe & associates

5562 Frigate Road | $719,900

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

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

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

SOLD

SOLD

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

4603 54th Street | $609,000 2,350 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 baths pool - 6,959 sqft lot - Ladner MLS# v995476

SOLD 5374 Chamberlayne Listed by Sutton Group SOLD by richard lowe & associates

SOLD 5285 44th Avenue

Listed by Re/Max Progroup SOLD by richard lowe & associates

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!


A42 The Delta Optimist May 17, 2013

Word Challenge $749,900

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4PM 955 EDEN PLACE Located in a quiet family friendly Cul-de-Sac on a no-through street-prestigious Eden Crescent. Delightful 3 bedroom home across from Beach Grove Golf Course on a 10,000 sf fenced lot. Private setting with large deck and hot tub accessed through French doors. Living room boasts a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows with a slider to the balcony. DR also has floor to ceiling windows. Spacious kitchen with country door to covered deck. 3 bedrooms up, plus 2 renovated bathrooms. Downstairs has family room with a fireplace, 3 piece bathroom, laundry and a huge games room. Easily suite-able. Lot has graveled area with room for RVs or could be grassed and used as a playground. 2 car garage, and room for 6 more vehicles.

This communication is not intended to cause or induce a breach of an existing AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY -

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CLUES ACROSS 1. Fulmar 7. Maple duid 10. Most saponaceous 12. Icelandic island 13. Stressed pronunciation 14. Ginseng genus 15. Seizes 16. Loose Arab garments 17. Title of respect 18. Operatic solo 19. Fleur-de-lis dower 21. Pad used as a door covering 22. Sine curve 27. In the year of Our Lord 28. Day or sleep away supervisor 33. Carrier's invention 34. Infant bed 36. Fiddler crabs 37. English monk 672735 (alt. sp.) 38. Precise and prudish 39. The beak of a bird 40. Point that is one point N of NE 41. Blighia sapida 44. Russian political prison camp 45. Unseleshness 48. Arabian Gulf 49. Unsupported 50. Thieving bird 51. Alarm and dismay CLUES DOWN 1. Cigarette bundle 2. Fencing sword 3. Cannisters

#9 - 5053 - 47th Avenue, Ladner

$473,000

You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy all West Ladner has to offer in this newly renovated townhouse. Prime location facing Memorial Park. Walk in minutes to Ladner village, McKee seniors centre, transit, schools and dyke. Almost 1400 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 storey townhouse featuring rare 2-car garage. Recent updates include paint, high-end laminate flooring, quartz countertops, kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances and more. Cozy gas fireplace, low maintenance fees. Small 10 unit complex with great neighbours. Many green features including rain barrel, compost bin and “silent” gardeners. This home is turn-key so prepare to relax and enjoy!

By appointment only 604-839-1851 www.myladnertownhouse.com

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25. Jupiter satellite 26. Invest with knighthood 29. Sodium 30. Women's __ movement 31. Singleness 32. Saves or delivers 35. The bill in a restaurant 36. Of a city 38. Former name of Belau 40. Class of comb jellies 41. Height x width 42. Pick out from others 43. German port, bay and canal 44. Jacob's 6th son 45. Goat or camel hair fabric 46. One circuit of a track 47. 3X = 1 TBS


May 17, 2013 The Delta Optimist A43

Aileen Noguer

Personal Real Estate Corporation

www.aileennoguer.com

604-946-8000 • 604-943-8080

YOUR REALTOR FOR LIFE

6101 Galbraith Crescent Extensively updated main floor living home on a quiet street steps from Mountainview park! Renovations since 2008 – re-finished hardwood, new kitchen & baths, fixtures, windows plus so much more! Family room opens onto deck and hot tub! Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room and one bedroom on main. Upper floor total of three more bedrooms utilize former suite area as an amazing games room (14x20) Suite can be opened into existing home with minimal cost-call Realtor for details. Private landscaped backyard. Lot size 6861 sq. ft. with RV & boat parking too!

$589,900

862 51st Street $779,000

5159 Heron Bay Close

Stunning completely updated home in spacious cul-de-sac in West Ladner! Engineered wood floors, California shutters, fresh paint & fixtures, kitchen with stainless appliances/silestone countertops/marble backsplash/under-mount sink! Three spacious bright bedrooms on upper floor, all bathrooms tastefully updated recently (marble countertops, new tile, fixtures, Toto toilet too!) Roof & furnace 2012. Yard is professionally landscaped with mature cedar hedge, large sunny sitting area, arbour with climbing hydrangea, yard lighting, sprinkler system and garden shed. This home shows like new! Lot size 4968 sq. ft. & use of 1200 sq ft of boulevard-total 6168 sq. ft.

$769,000

MASTER MEDALLION CLUB

Enter this beautifully updated home on one of Tsawwassen most desirable streets and you will never want to leave. Living room with warm wood flooring, vaulted ceiling, built-in tall library bookcase, read a novel as you sit by the cozy fireplace. Outdoor heater and bar-b-que fittings, an entertainers delight! All this plus three bedrooms & den on upper floor. Large double garage & storage. Roof 2011/furnace & hot water 2009! Lot size 6,996 sq. ft.

4867 59th Street $685,000

Welcome home - look no further here is your new family home! This 3 + games room home has been EXTENSIVELY updated with an open concept, new kitchen (stainless appliances, ceiling height cupboards, wine fridge++), warm wood flooring, new windows, fixtures and up-dated bathrooms. Master ensuite with luxurious “Relax-a-mist” steam shower, three spacious bedrooms and games room complete the upper floor. Lot size 4,456 sq. ft. HURRY ON THIS ONE!

Progroup Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC V4K 2K4 T. 604-946-8000 / 604-943-8080 F: 604-946-1288 aileennoguer@remax.net

RUSS NUGENT

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

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 NEW LISTING 4934 Central Avenue, Ladner $649,000

Nice 2200 square foot 2 level main door living 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, family home close to town center, Lions Park, and Hawthorne School. 2 car garage, separate RV Parking with sani dump, and so much more.

4580 Edmonds Drive, Ladner $799,000 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.

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#4 4890 48th Avenue, Ladner $359,000 Fabulous location, stroll to the downtown Village of Ladner in minutes. Nice 2 bedroom and loft/family room, 2-1/2 bathroom townhome in a secure gated complex. Updates include fresh paint, new fridge & dishwasher. It has a private grassed and fenced backyard, suitable for your dog, barbeque and dowers! Upper deck is private for your personal quiet enjoyment. Secure parking for one car. This is a great place to start your future home ownership!

REDUCED

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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I Love Ladner! ...

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On June 19th our I Love Ladner section will promote the best things about the great community we live in. This section will feature information about Ladner and the many events that Ladner hosts throughout the year. Plus you will get the added benefit of distribution in Steveston as 10,000 copies will be delivered to that area. All of this in brilliant full colour on electrabrite newsprint. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting feature!

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1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw.

4906 47A Avenue, Ladner

$1,695,000

$888,900

$299,900

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4829 48th Avenue, Ladner

#111-1100 56th St., Tsaw.

3715 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$880,000

$349,900

$679,900

STUNNING BRAND NEW HOME WITH SUITE • Brand new home GST included! • 2,787 sq.ft home • 5 bedrooms and den • 1 bedroom side suite! • High end finishings • Granite & stone countertops

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4943 63A Street, Ladner

1296 Morris Cr, Tsaw.

#105-4758 53rd St., Ladner

$888,888

$619,900

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$1,038,000

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5301 Pinehurst Pl, Tsaw.

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$409,900

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EXCELLENT 2 BEDROOM CONDO!

• 1,843 sq.ft rancher • Massive driveway • Newer Cedar Decking • Two full bathrooms (master has ensuite) • 2.5 year young roof • Excellent family home!

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206 52nd Street, Tsaw.

4936 63A Street, Ladner

$829,900

$579,900

$909,900

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$688,800

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Obituaries Memorial Gifts

RUSSELL, Douglas Retired Richmond Firefighter and a longtime member of the Beach Grove Golf Club, passed away on May 14, 2013 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a three year battle with A.L.S. An informal Gathering will be held at the Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, BC on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm. All friends and family welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to the A.L.S. Society can be made at www.alsbc.ca

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

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COOPER, Audrey Theresa May 23, 1921 - Apr 24, 2013 Audrey passed peacefully on the afternoon of April 24, 2013 with her son Bill and her husband Jack at her side. Audrey was born in Winnipeg on May 23, 1921 where she lived for many years, most recently in the community of Rivercrest on the outskirts of Winnipeg, where she and Jack gained many lifelong friends. For the past 55 years, Audrey and Jack have lived in the idyllic community of Beach Grove in the Tsawwassen area of Delta, B.C. Audrey is also survived by her three grandchildren, Taylor, Bryce and Kate. Audrey was a founding member of the South Delta Baptist Church which she attended regularly until the last few years when her loss of eyesight and hearing made her attendance at Sunday Services too difficult. A memorial service will be held at the South Delta Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Delta Hospital nurses Lori and Alison for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Canadian Cancer Society.

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Announcements

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175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday • MAY 26 • 10am - 3pm Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $5.00

HR Assistant

Choices Head Office, Delta

Our HR Department has an immediate full time opening for an HR Assistant to provide support to our team. This key position is responsible for many time-sensitive administrative tasks and processes. It is ideally suited to someone who takes great satisfaction from moving mountains of paperwork! Qualifications ❏ Demonstrated ability to produce a variety of business correspondence quickly and effectively ❏ Ability to organize, prioritize and work with a sense of urgency ❏ Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality ❏ Ability to exercise tact, discretion and good judgment ❏ Demonstrated proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel & Access ❏ Previous office experience an asset ❏ Post-secondary education an asset ❏ Must have own vehicle

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LUEGER, LUEGER, R. R. E. E. ALLAN ALLAN Sep 1930 -- Apr Apr 30, 30, 2013 2013 Sep 17, 17, 1930 It is with deep sorrow that we we It is with deep sorrow that announce the passing of announce passing of Allan Luegerthe at the age of 82, Allan Lueger at the age of 82, late of Ladner, formerly late of Ladner, formerly Chilliwack, and Cultus Lake. Chilliwack, and Lake. Predeceased byCultus his beloved wife Gayle andby loving parents Predeceased his beloved Robert and Constance wife Gayle and loving parents Lueger, Allan by 4 Robert andis survived Constance childrenAllan - Gaylene (Daniel), Lueger, is survived by 4 Donna (Patrick), David, Alana children - Gaylene and grandson Tanner(Daniel), (Mitch); Donna (Patrick), by brothers Don David, (Marg),Alana Rick and grandson Tanner (Mitch); (Sylvie); and sister Mary Ann by brothers Don (Marg), Rick (Jim) McGregor; also many nieces, nephews, Al (Sylvie); and sistercousins. Mary Ann was Ladner’s favourite mail (Jim) McGregor; also many carrier. He never missed nieces, nephews, cousins. Ala day work, even finished was of Ladner’s favourite mail his route with a broken arm carrier. He never a one slippery wintermissed day. He day be of greatly work, even finished will missed by all hisus. route a broken arm of Wewith know that Allan onebe slippery winter day. He will in heaven watching us with big smile will beagreatly missedasby he all catches yet another huge of us. We know that Allan rainbow trout,watching wins us at will be in heaven Exhibition with a bigPark, smilecalls as out he "Bingo!", and gives a big hug catches yet huge and kiss to hisanother dear Passion rainbowA Celebration trout, wins at Flower. of Life Exhibition Park, calls will be held Saturday, Juneout 1, "Bingo!", and gives a big hug at 2 pm, Ladner Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Delta, and kiss to Savoy his dearSt, Passion BC. Light Refreshments will Flower. A Celebration of Life be thanks willserved. be held Special Saturday, June to 1, Delta Hospital nurses Lori at 2 pm, Ladner Fishermen’s and Alison for their care and Hall, 4481 Savoy St, Delta, compassion. In lieu of BC. Light Refreshments will flowers, please donate to The be served.Cancer Special thanks to Canadian Society.

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Lost & Found

LOST Iphone 5 from mens washroom at Sharkey’s rest. May 11 between 11am and noon. Any info please call 604 250-8992 or return to restaurant. FOUND - large set of keys, near Delta Secondary School on May 14. call 604-946-2661

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NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS “Helping to make our schools a safe and welcoming environment.” The Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library. The shifts for this part time position are 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of adolescents and elementary school-aged children. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or non-violent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online. Please submit a completed application form with a recent resume along with proof of courses to: Human Resources Department School District No 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond School District, please visit www.sd38.bc.ca.

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SAWYER/CRATE ASSEMBLER Framing exp req’d. Strong communication skills, Team player, self-motivated. FT/perm. info@cratexgroup.com

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CUSTODIANS WANTED Arc’teryx is looking for two Custodians to work full-time at our North Vancouver head office, near the Second Narrows Bridge and transit. Must be able to work well under minimal supervision. Previous custodial experience an asset. Email resume to hr@arcteryx.com

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Hotel Restaurant

NOW HIRING Job Opportunity for a new restaurant in Tsawassen, BC. Thai-Isaan Cuisine and Cafe´. 1 Thai Food Chef with at least 5 years experience. 1 Food Preparation/Chefs Assistant. 1 Part Time Server (morning shift). Wage is negotiable based on experience. Please forward resume to: Thai-Isaan@outlook.com 1256, 56 St, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2A4

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THE ACAD. PUBLIC HOUSE (Van) seeks F/T Cooks. Min. 2 yrs of exp + High Sch. Dipl. req’d. $12/hr. theacademicpublichouse@gmail.com

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Mechanic Helpers

TSD Holding Inc. a well established trucking company located at 7453 – 124th Street, Surrey, B.C. requires full-time Mechanic Helpers. Main duties include: Assist Mechanics in repair of trucks and trailers, move tool and equipments, clean work area and equipments. Secondary school with 1 year experience is required. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $20.50/hr.

Office Personnel

MARKETING ASSISTANT St. John’s St. John’s School School has has an an opening opening for for aa full-time full-time Marketing Assistant. Marketing Assistant. The The position position will will contribute contribute to to student recruitment, fundstudent recruitment, fundraising, communications and raising, communications and marketing of the school. marketing of the school. Experience preferred. Please Experience preferred. Please reply by May 20, by email replycover by May 20, byresume email with letter and with letter and resume to: cover psilk@stjohns.bc.ca to: psilk@stjohns.bc.ca (preferred) or by mail to: 2215 West 10thor Ave, Vancouver, (preferred) by mail to: 2215 BC, V6K 2J1. NoVancouver, phone calls West 10th Ave, please. visit BC, V6K 2J1.Please No phone calls www.stjohns.bc.ca please. Please for more visit details. www.stjohns.bc.ca for more

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are looking for the to Someyou great kids aged 12 toopportunity 18 who need do meaningful, fulfilling PLEA a stable, caring home for a work? few months. Community Services is looking for Are you looking for the opportunity to qualified applicants who work? can provide do meaningful, fulfilling PLEA care for youth in their Community Services is home lookingonfora full-time basis or on weekends for respite. qualified applicants who remuneration can provide Training, support and care for youthFunding in their home onfora are provided. is available full-time basis or on weekends for respite. modifications to better equip your home. Training, support andfor remuneration A child at risk is waiting an open door. are provided. Funding is available Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 for

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CUL-DE-SAC SALE 54 ST & 50 Ave, Sat May 18 & Mon May 20, 8 AM - 3 PM, Garden & Desert Final Plant Sale - Desert plants, tomatoes (heirlooms),herbs,moss baskets, sunflowers, lettuce, outdoor plants,books, garden decor & more! All plants must be sold. Rain or Shine!

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Tsawwas.

4 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, 3600 sf on 2 levels, in English Bluff area, Tssawwassen, permanent green space at rear of home..suite potential, lot size 70 x 128 approx. Call 604-948-0148 for details

6008-28

Richmond

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.

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

6008-30

Surrey

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

6008-42

S. Surrey/ White Rock

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

6015

For Sale by Owner

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

6030

Lots & Acreage

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

Langley/ Aldergrove

$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

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

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

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

6020-34

Surrey

Mobile Homes

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

6040

Need Cash Today? Own a Vehicle?

Okanagan/ Interior

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

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

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

6008-30 6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

KITCHEN CABINET doors, various sizes, must pickup, good condition, 604-943-3098

CASH PAID! TEAK FURN. + All RETRO & ANTIQUE items & collectibles Derek 604-442-2099 Thanks!

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $405,000, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

Houses - Sale

Houses - Sale

6020-01

LAYING BROWN HENS Tame. Laying well. $8.00 each. Cloverdale ★ 604-541-0007

5070

FREE TV & stereo cabinet, cherry wood, 4.5ft wide, 5 ft high, 19 inches deep, must pickup wkend, 604-946-8890

2135

Livestock/ Poultry

3535

BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $600. Mission 1-604-814-1235

Furniture

ALMOST NEW twin beds with mattress, boxspring & dust cover protector. You pick Up 778-434-2540

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Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

SACRIFICE MOVING Sale · Grand Piano Ivory 5’ was $2900, now $1900 · Antique table w/ 6 chairs (chippendale) was $2900 now $1900, · Brown 8 drawer dresser 5’ 6' long $80, 604-946-8890

1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $67!

MOVING SALE

SAT/SUN May 18 & 19

6020

6020-14

Chocolate Lab Pincher Pups, bottle fed, 9wks,dewormed & all shots $400 ea, 604-287-5298

FOODSAFE

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

LADNER

778-895-0007 • 604-781-4231 TINA TINY TOTS DAYCARE licensed & ECE qualified, ages 1 and up, 15 years exp., next to park. East Ladner. 604 803-5020

3508

2075

6008-14

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

on 15th, 14th & 12th floor in Brand New Building

604-724-7652

Education

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

6020

6020-34

Abbotsford

4456 - 62nd Street

5040

For more info please call 604-942-3081 or email distribution@delta-optimist.com

6008-02

For Sale by Owner

6015

Asking $275K to $375K

$$$

1410

East Ladner

YARD SALE Sat. May 18 10am-2pm

Condos/ Townhouses

★★ Spectacular ★★ Waterview Units

3507

The Delta Optimist has newspaper routes available in many areas of Ladner and Tsawwassen. Deliveries are every Wednesday and Friday.

4606 Arthur Drive, Yard Sale Sat. May 18, 9 AM - 12 PM Vegetable plants for sale. My greenhouse is bursting with tomatoes, kale, pumpkins, melons, beans and much more. Come early for best selection!

6008

Abbotsford

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

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

Surrey Surrey

26 DAZZLING TOWN HOMES

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

6052

Real Estate Investment

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6508 6065

Recreation Property

Apt/Condos

Rentinfo.ca www.rentinfo.ca

Peninsula Property Management

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

6540

TSAW/BBAY 850 sq ft house 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, hardwood flrs with large deck/fenced yard surrounded by farmland, $1600, 1 yr lease. Call Century Group 604-948-3816

6565

PHONE:

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

604.536.0220

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C.

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

DELTA WEST

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

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

CALL 604-946-9455

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

TSAWWASSEN COURT 2 Br, $1200 new reno's, garden lvl, quiet, np, Incl heat/hw 604-250-5390, 778-999-6853

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

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

6540

Houses - Rent

1 BR 820 sf, coach home Ladner $1,125 July 1, Les 604-946-1133 www.ladner.ca/rent1 4BDRM/2BTH 90 53A Street 2100 sf - split level home in upper Tsawwassen. Close to school, park, bus route. Large decks & large fenced yard . Avail June 1. No Pets $2,200/mo. email: kaltbeau@telus.net

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

6508

Apt/Condos

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE

www.abbeyfielddelta.org Seniors Residence Studio or 1 Bdrm Includes meals, hydro, cable, great companionship Margriet 604-943-2678 QUIET Clean 2br 3rd flr ste, Tsaw. nr amens, park like setting, carpets, Now Ref’s req, $1000. 778-316-3401

Office/Retail Rent

Commercial Space for Lease

Luxurious, furnished executive home in prestigious Marina Garden Estates backs onto 9th hole of Cove Links Golf Course. 2950 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces. Beautiful home, quality craftsmanship, elegant furnishings, radiant heated hardwood floors, dream kitchen, master suite with FP, Jacuzzi tub and balcony $3495 includes utilities, cable and internet. 1 year lease. N/S, N/P. July 1

Call Dawn (604) 536-0220

www.rentinfo.ca

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

www.rentinfo.ca TSAWWASSEN VILLA 2 BR apt. Newly reno’d $1080, incld d/w, balc, prkg, h/w & heat, cat neg. avail May 1, 604-880-5391 2 LEVEL condo overlooking Beachgrove Golf Course, 2 br, 2 full baths, new carpet & appl. 2100 sf in ‘The Classic’ Tsaw Town Centre, June 1, $1900, ns 604-943-4229

1963 FORD FALCON Futura, auto, 2 door hardtop, all original, collector plates, $7500 obo. Call 604-874-4397

9125

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

6600

Storage

Domestic

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

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

9145

Suites/Partial Houses

Scrap Car Removal

95 CHEV BLAZER LT

2 BR ste, Ladner, private entry, laundry, ns np, $900. Avail June 1st. 604-946-7063 2 BR Tsaw g/l, reno’d, Adult oriented, now, 5 appl, fp, $1000 +40%ut, quiet, ns np, 778-888-0546 LADNER 3 BR upr, 2ba, 4appls, $1400. Also 2 BR bsmt ste, 4appls, $900/mo, both inste w/d, NS/NP 604-765-3642 TSAW, 3 bdrm 2 bath pruv ent laundry, fp, patio, ns, no dog $1350 + util, July 1. 604-948-3272

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

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 and 2 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 Harbourside Affordable 3 bedroom suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. To view please call 604-868-9453 Westport 2 bedroom suite available in well maintained bldg. Great location within walking distance of all amenities. Building has elevator, in suite storage and laundry hookups. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. To view this suite please call 604-868-9453.

9160

Sports & Imports

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

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

946-8460 or 202-8319

$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

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

9175

Computer Services

Boats

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

Call 778-882-4128

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

Greensview 2 bedroom suite available. Includes dishwasher and garburetor. Building is located on bus route and within walking distance of shopping centre. For more info please call 604-306-1499 Kelly Court 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet bldg 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

Concrete

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

DOWNTOWN

Electrical

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

Fencing/Gates

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation

Call 604-275-3158

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

8125

Gutters

DIRTY WINDOWS? DIRTY GUTTERS? Black Bear Window Cleaning does windows, gutters & siding. Insured & Guaranteed. Commercial & Residential. Call: 778 892-2327

VANCOUVER

604-257-8900 • WWW.DOWNTOWN.NISSAN.CA

HUGE FLEET SALE! 25 TO CHOO FROMSE

8130

Handyperson

HANDYMAN SERVICES 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)

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, re-roof. Total additions & basements. Ken 604-500-2426

All vehicles include 90 day comprehensive warranty and safety inspection with ICBC report, air conditioning, power group, automatic, antilock brakes, cruise control, am/fm stereo, tilt steering, cd player, 2.2L 4cyl.

$4,995 $5,395 $5,995 $89.00 $99.00 2006 2007 2006 2007 2007 OLD COBALT COBALT COBALT S COBALT COBALT OUT *

90,000kms plus 6 to choose from

80-90 kms 5 to choose from

60-80 kms 9 to choose from

40-50 kms 3 to choose from

*

Under 40,000kms Last one!

For a full list of our availabilities check:

8140

Heating

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Drain Cleaning, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. Rick 604-809-6822

8155

Landscaping

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, pavers, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, drainage, jackhammering. Old pools filled in, decks, concrete 604.782.4322

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www.centuryrentals.ca Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required

8080

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

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

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

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Delta PC Service & Consulting

8060

GJ CONSTRUCTION

8090

Wanted

SPORTS CARS Serious buyer will pay $$ for pre 1970 sports cars in good condition. Paul 604-514-3844

9515

8058

Commercial Residential SANDY

604

SUNSHINE HILLS ECO CLEAN TEAM★ Residential/Commercial ★ Call Andrea 604-754-0997 2007 MERCEDES 280E. 4matic, parktronic, GPS, 58km, all service records, like new. asking $25,500 please call 604-940-2296

Drywall

Farrant Drywall

'you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.' Move ins - move outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work. References gladly given. Try our $60 cleaning 604-716-8631

★CLEAN FREAKS★

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

LIGHT Industrial w/offices Ladner near Hwy 17/Hwy 99 interchange. June 1st Approx 2400 sq ft. - incl property tax. $2,500/mo. Call: (604) 946-0404

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

Asking $2250 obo 604-467-8914

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8075

Cleaning

SUNSHINE CLEANING

Black with leather interior. Fully loaded, aircared, excellent condition.

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after 7pm

1 BR Ladner, $650 incls utils & cable, no laundry, hw flrs, np ns, avail Now, 604-946-2539 2 BR 1300 sf authorized suite, Beachgrove, new reno, insuite w/d, gas f/p, 6 appls, hardwood & tile, prkg & storage, $1400 + 1/2 utils, ns np. 604-968-3578

RV’s/Trailers

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890

8055

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

6602

9522

Collectibles & Classics

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

LADNER

Peninsula Property Management

9110

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Tsawwassen: 640 to 1580 sq ft

2 BR bsmt ste, Ladner, $800/mo incls utils, no laundry, no pets, no smoking, Now, 604-727-3502

Peninsula Property Management

9155

Houses - Rent

*$89 bi-weekly financing based on 9.9% for 48 months, total paid $9,256 / $99 bi-weekly financing based on 9.9% for 48 months, total paid $10,296.

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8160

Lawn & Garden

8160

Lawn & Garden

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kitchens, bathrooms kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, windows floors doors,

hardiboard, cedar siding

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888•8881

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Moving & Storage

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~

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

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Maintenance & Contracting

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

8225

Power Washing

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

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

Plumbing

PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SERVICE RENOVATIONS HOT WATER TANKS DRAIN CLEANING Rick Wegner 604 809 6822 604 952 0975

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

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WESTMOR

Plumbing Ltd

Res - Com Professional Service FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

604-551-8531 Honest Service Lic - Ins - Bonded

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 CRESCENT PLUMBING Heating & Drainage. Res, plugged drains, renos, hot water tanks, furnace, boiler. 24/7. 778-862-0560

8220

PRESSURE WASHING

Houses, Driveways, Patios, Windows Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

P.R. Remodelling

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE Commercial

Personal

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2 locations: LADNER

POINT ROBERTS

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

Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

Reasonable Rates

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. 40 yrs+ Cedar / Fiberglass / Torch On Free Estimates. 604-946-4333

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

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

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

QUALITY RENOS Stairs & decks Certified Carpenter Free estimates

8255

Call Grant 604-836-3440

ROD’S HAUL-IT-AWAY

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

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-4285

Rob 604-946-4796

Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! 778 997-9582

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

FAIRWAY PAINTING 604 729-1234

Trips start at

8250

24 HOUR SERVICE

604.873.3551

www.universalheating.ca Your local plumbing & heating contractor

John 778-288-8009

Roofing

10% OFF with this ad w w w.studentworksdisposal.com

8309

Bros. Roofing Ltd.

604-946-4333

8270

Tiling

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

Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Call Paul 604-943-4152

Plumbing

$49

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10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721

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Rubbish Removal

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