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View photo gallery with Premier Christy Clark met employees of Ocean Trailer and other nearby businesses Monday morning during a campaign stop in Delta.

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Premier makes Delta stop

Christy Clark stresses need for strong economy during visit to Ocean Trailer on River Rd. BY

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Premier Christy Clark made a quick campaign stop in Delta Monday morning, bringing her message about the importance of a strong economy to Ocean Trailer on River Road.

With the South Fraser Perimeter Road construction and Burns Bog in the background, Clark met with local business people and employees, and talked about how a strong economy enables infrastructure investments that grow the economy.

“Only a strong economy and strong leadership can deliver the roads, bridges and transit system that are so vital to supporting families and connecting our communities,” Clark said as Delta Liberal candidates Bruce McDonald and Scott Hamilton looked on.

“Where the NDP built debt and left failed projects, today’s B.C. Liberals invested to grow the economy and it is working.”

Clark hailed Ocean Trailer’s new eco-industrial facility as a “true success story.” It’s situated on the notorious Delta Shake &

Shingle property, a site that sat vacant for many years following a major fire in 1999. The fire burned for 10 weeks, prompted Delta to declare a state of emergency and left a contaminated mess behind.

The facility is the result of the Delta Landfill Renewal Project, a cooperative effort among the province, Delta and private landowners that saw the clean up of several contaminated former construction landfill sites along River Road.

Through the program, Ocean Trailer, a Coquitlam-based trailer

and container business that had an adjacent facility on River Road, assumed responsibility for the closure and clean up the property.

The company was given a break on development cost charges and property tax incentives.

The multi-million-dollar facility recently opened, bringing with it more than 150 jobs.

Clark used the stop to highlight some of the infrastructure projects the Liberals have supported in recent years — SFPR, the new Port Mann Bridge and a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel.

Delta’s new animal shelter opened for business this week.

After more than a year in the works, the 12,000-square-foot facility opened Monday.

“I’m very happy that we have moved the animals from our old location into a new building that will allow for better care of the animals and suitable space for our staff and our many dedicated volunteers,” said Mayor Lois Jackson.

The road to the new Delta Community Animal Shelter began with the purchase of land at the southwest corner of Tilbury and Hopcott roads from Fortis BC at the end of 2011.

The new facility, which replaces the aging shelter on 80th Street, includes 18 dog pens, undercover outdoor areas and two covered outdoor dog runs, five separate cat rooms and additional space for small animals, as well as dedicated space for staff and volunteers.

The shelter long outgrew its original building. Built in 1972, the former shelter, which is now closed, was originally designed to only accommodate dogs. Cats now make up more than 50 per cent of the animal population at the shelter.

While the new shelter officially opened Monday, a grand opening celebration is planned for June 15.

The total budget for the new shelter was $4.26 million, and it’s expected the project will come in under budget.

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Candidates on both sides of river drive home support for new crossing with commuters BY

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Liberal candidates on both sides of the Fraser River, including Transportation Minister Mary Polak, took part in a campaign push early yesterday morning to show the party’s commitment to a new crossing.

Delta Liberal candidates Bruce McDonald and Scott Hamilton, as well as those from Richmond and Polak, were positioned on both sides of the 54-year-old George Massey Tunnel to wave to drivers.

As the provincial election campaign entered its stretch drive this week, the message on Tuesday was that long-suffering commuters using the tunnel will finally get relief, but also that a new crossing will be the result of teamwork.

Those messages have been key parts of McDonald’s platform.

“It’s the number one thing. The NDP said they would not do it, they’ve got no interest in it at all.

Vicki (Huntington) has no ability to move the project in any direction. And it takes a team to get it done,” McDonald told the Optimist following the gathering.

Last September, the

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Liberal candidates were up early yesterday to let drivers know they support another Fraser River crossing. government launched the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project with the first round of public consultation. The new crossing, though, would be at least 10 years away.

A report issued last month by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure summarized that feedback, with many people feeling traffic congestion is causing safety concerns as well as significant community and economic impacts.

More than one-third of respondents indicated the need to take an alternate route at least once a month due to traffic congestion

at the tunnel, while many expressed a sense of urgency in finalizing a project and moving forward.

A variety of options have been put forward, including maintaining the current tunnel even if a new tunnel or bridge is built. McDonald stated his preference is to still use the existing tunnel, which he said probably has another 40 years of life.

At last week’s final allcandidates forum, Delta South incumbent Vicki Huntington said it appears Port Metro Vancouver is driving the river crossing process.

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My concern is that it is a replacement project, it’s advertised as a replacement project and the tunnel will go. I think it’s being driven by the port and the port’s need to move large vessels up the river.”

NDP candidate Nic Slater said it’s not clear what the final proposal for a new crossing will look like, but said it’s clear proper consultation and an environmental assessment are required, something he believes has been missing for a number of years.

Slater also noted it’s an

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unfunded promise with no explanation by the Liberals how the structure will be paid for, which shows there’s little real commitment.

He said his party wouldn’t make promises on major infrastructure without identifying the funding.

The Liberals have been campaigning that NDP Leader Adrian Dix is refusing to support the tunnel replacement. Dix has been non-committal, only to say there are other transportation priorities but that the tunnel will eventually need a closer look.

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Delta announced the sale of a parcel of industrial land at Boundary Bay Airport this week.

The Dayhu Group has already started construction on a 900,000-square-foot commercial distribution centre, however as part of its initial proposal, the company asked to purchase the 45.86 acres instead of entering into a lease.

Alpha Aviation, the company that holds the lease to operate the airport, must surrender its interest in the land. Once that is complete, Dayhu will be able to purchase the land for $23.55 million plus an additional $4.25 million to fund servicing and highway improvements.

Alpha Aviation will receive $14 million. In a report to Delta council this week, Sean McGill, Delta’s director of human resources and corporate planning, said Alpha’s share must be used to pay off debt held against the airport and for several airport infrastructure projects. Delta’s portion will be held in reserve and used for airport infrastructure items.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington this week voiced concerns over the sale, saying the municipality is essentially creating an industrial park in the heart of East Delta.

Huntington said when the land was transferred to Delta, it was originally zoned for aviation-related industrial uses. In recent years, the municipality changed the zoning to allow other uses, creating an industrial park where one did not exist.

Coun. Ian Paton commended the company for taking the time to save the topsoil before construction started. He said the soil was sent to local farmers to help in areas that are subject to flooding.

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At an in-camera meeting last week, Delta council voted in favour of selling the Seven Seas property and adjacent Delta-owned sites on Chisholm Street.

Chief administrative officer George Harvie said the decision was made after real estate consultants advised that it would be more favourable to offer the land for sale versus a lease.

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the land with money from Port Metro Vancouver, selected Quay Property Management in 2011 to submit a detailed proposal for a marketplace. That proposal was abandoned after staff toured the area with a top real estate developer in the country.

At the time, Harvie said the developer’s recommendation was for Delta to concentrate on making changes to the Official Community Plan to give potential developers an outline they could follow.

Harvie said the sale of the property will have a number of conditions, including ensuring public access and a plaque acknowledging the port’s contribution.

Delta is moving a series of bylaws forward also aimed at revitalizing the area, and Harvie said the property will not be listed for sale until that process is complete, which he estimated will be in late fall.

The first bylaw increases building heights from two to two-and-a-half storeys on the waterfront and to four storeys on the south side of Chisholm Street. There’s a possibility of even taller buildings if a significant

community benefit can be shown. The new guidelines would also allow for more retail, office and commercial uses.

Another bylaw would incorporate new design guidelines promoting a “pedestrian-friendly” feel as well as design elements in keeping with the village and waterfront setting.

The third bylaw offers financial incentives for developers of eligible projects. Those projects include the restoration of heritage buildings and development of mixed use or commercial buildings with a construction value of $5 million or more.

The incentives range from reduced development cost charges to property tax exemptions.

During discussion of the bylaws, Coun. Jeannie Kanakos wondered why the proposed building heights remain unchanged after negative commentary from the public during the consultation period.

Deputy community planning director Marcy Sangret said the civic waterfront revitalization advisory committee had taken another look at the proposal and reiterated its support.

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Members of Ladner Minor Baseball joined Mayor Lois Jackson and municipal councillors last Saturday for the groundbreaking of the first of three enhancements to local sports fields.

A short ceremony was held to mark breaking ground on a new baseball diamond at Ladner’s Cromie Park.

The diamond is the first stage of the Ladner Sports Field Enhancement Project.

The project also includes upgrades to Dugald Morrison and Hawthorne.

Dugald Morrison is in line for a synthetic turf field while Hawthorne will get new softball diamonds.

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MURPHY’S LAW Two days? Really? That seems way too optimistic, doesn’t it?

It appears Tsawwassenites will finally be given an opportunity to have their say on the development proposal for the Southlands that Sean Hodgins’ Century Group has had in the works for years.

Delta has tentatively set aside two days in September for a public hearing, presuming, of course, that civic politicians give the application the requisite preliminary approvals next month.

I realize those over at municipal hall don’t want to foreshadow some sort of never-ending clash in the community by setting aside multiple weeks for the hearing, but getting through everyone that wants to have their say on an issue that so many hold dear over the course of just two nights seems, at best, unlikely.

The last time a development proposal for Tsawwassen’s most contentious piece of real estate made it to a hearing was way back in 1989, and as many know, that lasted for the better part of two months, setting records in the process.

This is a decidedly different application and we’re obviously in a new era, but emotions still run deep when it comes to this line-in-the-sand issue.

There’s significantly more support for today’s proposal than was the case two decades ago, where upwards of 90 per cent were opposed, so if anything, you’d think this has the makings of an even more protracted debate.

I can’t see that happening as there will undoubtedly be tighter restrictions placed on speakers. Back in 1989, Delta council had been given advice to let people talk for as long as they wanted, fearing that if they were cut short it could prompt a legal challenge. Once it was obvious the project was heading towards defeat, that directive became moot and the hearing mercifully came to an end.

The outcome this time around is far less clear-cut, which poses a new set of challenges for those at municipal hall.

There will be many lined up on both sides of the fence offering impassioned appeals in attempt to convince council members to see it their way. I imagine both camps will be well organized, each scrambling to get a stranglehold on the speakers list to set the tone for the hearing.

Civic politicians will be cajoled, flattered, scolded, lectured, threatened and praised as the usual suspects offer, well, the usual fare, while newcomers act as guest stars in this long-running drama.

In other words, it’s going to take a lot more than two days for this public hearing to play out.

Intelligent representatives will find their own voice in Victoria TOM SIBA PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE Who will speak for Delta?

There has been much recent debate in our editorial columns and letters to the editor about who will best represent Delta South after the May 14 provincial election. Who will have influence in achieving goals that are in the best interests of Deltoids?

For the last four years our legislative representative has been independent Vicki Huntington. Last time around she beat out Liberal heavyweight Wally Oppal by the slimmest of margins and became the first independent elected to the B.C. legislature in more than a half century.

The result was due to local disgust with the Liberal government over the expansion of the power lines through the middle of Tsawwassen. Delta South being a conservative stronghold was not about to go to the opposition New

Democrats and the anti-Liberal vote coalesced around Huntington.

Delta South had been represented by a Liberal MLA while the power lines debate raged.

Being part of the party in power didn’t seem to help with the concern expressed by Tsawwassen residents. Oppal was invisible and Val Roddick wasn’t publicly leading the charge to the barricades. It makes the argument about a voice in government somewhat suspect.

With party discipline requiring party MLAs to preach the party line, an elected member often comes to represent their party to the constituency rather than representing the constituency to the government.

You have to admire Bruce McDonald’s optimism that electing him will ensure a voice in government (and around this newspaper we admire optimists). Or did the Liberals dump Christy Clark while I was distracted by the Canucks’ horrid play-off series and hence magnify their chances of winning?

As of writing the Liberals were closing in on the New Democrats, but they had a long way to go.

Adrian Dix thought it was safe to shoot himself in the foot by coming out in opposition to the expansion of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline

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before going through the due process. It reminded many the New Democrats are anti-business and experts at shrinking the economy.

He had been doing so well keeping his mouth shut.

Since Dix was noted for lack of charisma, I assumed he must be smart since I (as most boring people do) equate charisma with the generally air-headed. However, I am beginning to question that conclusion.

One or two more policy pronouncements and Dix could see the premier’s position melting away.

But what if the NDP hang in there and McDonald gets elected.

How much “voice” would he have with the new government? How much influence would he have with the new government? Right, none.

So Huntington as a non-aligned MLA would be more likely to be listened to.

If you were concerned about a “voice” in government, the smart bet might be to elect Nic Slater and then always vote for the party that is leading in the polls. That scary thought puts “voice” in its proper perspective.

We need intelligent, energetic representatives with high ethical standards. When elected, they will find their own voice.

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May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A7 Letters to the Editor

New river crossing not top priority for South Deltans

Editor: Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald doesn’t live in South Delta and his many years on Delta council have apparently not familiarized him with the priorities held by the residents of South Delta. He appears to think another Fraser River crossing is the major priority in South Delta.

Wrong.

Yes, traffic through the George Massey Tunnel is a problem. No, a second crossing will not solve it for South Deltans.

A second crossing such as the Liberals propose (details not yet available) will not be a twinning

of the tunnel, or a crossing along Highway 99 connecting Tsawwassen and Richmond as the tunnel now does. It will be a crossing over the river somewhere to the east of Highway 99, probably connected to the South Fraser Perimeter Road and built for the sole purpose of allowing larger ships to pass down the Fraser to Fraser Surrey Docks without wiping out the tunnel on their way.

What’s more important to us? Preserving the farmland. Preserving the remaining (and sadly diminished) wildlife and wildfowl feeding grounds that

are our remaining farmland and Southlands acreages.

Keeping rampant residential and commercial growth from destroying the place to which we moved to enjoy a rural environment available nowhere else in the Lower Mainland.

When McDonald has something other than a bureaucratic opinion of what we value, which he doesn’t have, then let him decide what it is we want.

Meanwhile, run for office in your own community.

We already have an MLA in our community who understands and represents us.

Marnie Huckvale

Liberals have committed to solving biggest issue: gridlock at tunnel

Editor: Four years ago South Delta’s voters elected Vicki Huntington to be their independent MLA for the district in what was essentially a protest vote, spawned by a justifiable feeling that the government of the day did not care about the issues that concerned Delta’s residents.

But things have changed.

Have you noticed that in the past year South Delta has hosted the premier and numerous cabinet ministers? The government has committed to solve the biggest single issue facing South Delta, gridlock at and around the George Massey Tunnel.

Transportation Minister Mary Polak visited with Bruce McDonald last Friday to renew to him the government’s commitment to fix this problem as quickly as proper planning would allow.

Based upon current polls showing the B.C. Liberals rapidly gaining on the NDP, no one can confidently predict which of the two major parties will form the next government.

However, we can con-

fidently predict that if Huntington is returned to Victoria this time around, South Delta will remain on the outside of provincial power looking in.

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A8 The Delta Optimist May 8, 2013 Letters to the Editor

Give opponents time to respond Editor: In the last days of the 2009 election, a large ad appeared that slurred Vicki Huntington and her campaign, insinuating all sorts of bad behaviour. The ad was said to be sponsored by a local business and it promoted the Liberal candidate of the day. No candidate could have rebutted the ad in time for the election.

I have heard this political tactic was used as early as the 19th century. It was called a roarback or rohrback and it was considered villainous or illegal, or both.

A nasty tinge to a campaign is one thing. Nastiness timed to evade rebuttal is another, and vile. I heartily hope nobody will resort to it again this election.

Gail Neff Bell

Fear tactics simply shameful

Editor: Re: Socialism reference gone but ideals remain the same, letter to the editor, May 1 Steve Austin’s absurd ideological smear on the NDP drives home Adrian Dix’s point that this election campaign can be summed up nicely with one phrase: “The B.C. Liberals vs. The Facts.”

The suggestion that Nic Slater, a small businessper-

son who sat on the board of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, is somehow interested in Stalinist coercion and “the confiscation of private property” is just the simple tired re-hashing of American-style redscare fear tactics that, quite simply put, have absolutely no bearing on reality.

Backed into a corner, the Liberals and their supporters are demonstrating a fairly shocking level of

willingness to say absolutely anything to tip things in their favour. I think it is shameful.

Slater and the NDP have been running a very straightforward campaign based on the change they want to bring, clearly laying out their plans and promising no surprises, unlike what we got with the HST after the last election.

Rendal Steerind

Drivers choose to abstain from alcohol at party

Editor: Our driving habits are worse than ever, but the Delta police campaign to rid our roads of drunk drivers seems to be working.

Forty-three guests left our home last weekend in cars whose drivers had abstained from alcohol — our most common drug — even though most live nearby, in Tsawwassen.

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I saw a great business opportunity in this and went to one of these biggie companies (they won’t allow me to use their name in this letter) and contracted for the purchase of these furnaces that were going to just be sitting around. Plus, I bought 23 heat pumps all in the 3 most popular sizes used in Lower Mainland homes.

Because of the number I bought and the time of year I purchased them, I got an unbelievable deal ... rock-bottom prices.

Don’t get me wrong - these are brandnew, top quality, 2013 models. Not “seconds.”

Not “blems.” Not builder-grade. These are premium furnaces and heat pumps fresh from a name-brand factory with a full factory warranty.

How to Get Your Name Brand Furnace for Virtually Nothing By putting together this furnace-plusheat pump package (I call it the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century”), going through some heavy negotiations with the

manufacturer, and then committing to buying 23 systems outright, I got BOTH the furnace AND the heat pump at a price that would have made Sam Walton proud. This means when you buy one of these 23 new, premiumquality heat pumps I will “give” you the furnace and ask you to pay only the $1181 in labor it costs to install your furnace.

Pick up your phone right now Simply call me at 946-1000 at anytime so I can come out and measure your home (to see if I’ve got the proper size unit).

Remember ... I’ve got only 23 matched systems in 3 sizes so you’ll want to let me know VERY SOON that you’re interested.

When these 23 systems are gone, they’re gone, and this offer is null and void. Call me right now so we can get the ball rolling!

As part of the deal, I’ll show you how much the heat pump costs ... how much the furnace WOULD have cost ... and your savings when you buy your new heat pump and furnace as part of this special offer. The price I show you will include all installation materials and labor. There’s no fine print, nothing left out.

Earlier I said that making you this amazing offer is also good business for me The way I look at it, by letting YOU win big now, I’ll win at the end of the year. And I won’t have to “make up” for the lost sales during my slowest months.

I figure if I make you an absolutely irresistible offer .. if your furnace is pushing 8 years or more ... and if I barely mark up the price I paid, I’ll accomplish 2 major objectives that will allow me to reduce my losses the rest of the year. I’ll be able to ...

• Pay my overhead (rent, utilities, insurance and taxes) during the slow period • Keep my service & installation technicians busy enough to pay them to work instead of sit at home.

As you can see, when you take me up on my “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century,” EVERYONE IS A WINNER! And by the way, there’s no obligation when you have me come out to measure your house and explain the installation If you decide you don’t want to take advantage of this incredible deal (although I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want to save this kind of money), it’s no problem.

You’re not obligated in any way. In fact, just for taking time to read this letter and having me out to survey your house ... I’ll give you a

Very Special Free Gift Coupon ($50 value).

Why? Even if we don’t do business together now, I want you to remember us in the future.

If you’re thinking a new furnace (& heat pump) isn’t in your budget - don’t worry!

You don’t have to pay me right now Because I’ve tried to think of every reason possible why you WOULDN’T take me up on this spectacular offer, I’ve even made arrangements for a super bank rate financing plan. And I’m not “marking up” the interest rate like so many other companies do.

While I can’t promise you this, it’s possible that with this financing plan your monthly investments in a new system could be more than paid for by the savings you see on your monthly utility bills.

My Disappointment-Proof Guarantee Talking about lower utility bills, I’m so sure you’ll see at least a 25% cut in your heating and cooling bills (in reality, it may be more like 35%+), if you don’t I’ll pay you twice the difference for 2 years.

Not only are you getting a new, firstquality furnace virtually free, plus a firstquality heat pump at a great price, I guarantee you’ll lower your heating and cooling bills by at least 25% or I’ll pay you double your savings for 2 years. (This alone should convince you that these systems are some of the very best quality and most efficient available).

But you’ve got to act fast ... call me at 946-1000 right now! This offer ends May 15th no matter what Don’t wait to call me. Here’s why. I have only 8 of each of the 3 sizes. When all of the air conditioners are sold and all the furnaces “given away” in a certain size, the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century” is over.

And if I still have any of the 23 systems left on May 15th, this offer still ends. The reason is that my business only slows down for a short time. Since these furnaces cost me so little, if I’ve got any left, I’ll sell them next winter at last year’s prices and still come out ahead.

So call me right now at 946-1000 Thanking you in advance, Scott Campbell Owner P.S. Remember, there’s no obligation and even if you change your mind once I measure your house and give you the estimate - you still get that Free Gift Coupon worth $50.

Enjoy 50% off a Breakfast or Lunch Entrée with the purchase of any entrée of equal or greater value. Not to be combined with any other coupon, promotion, Swarm Jam or special feature.

Valid until May 31, 2013 at Ladner location only.

1/2 PRICE DINNER ENTREE SUNDAY - THURSDAY AFTER 4 PM

Enjoy 50% off a Dinner Entrée with the purchase of any entrée of equal or greater value. Not to be combined with any other coupon, promotion, Swarm Jam or special feature.

Valid until May 30, 2013 at Ladner location only.

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*W.A.C. - with approved credit. Cannot be combined with other offers. **This offer applies with purchase of heat pump heating and air conditioning system

May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9

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Need a ticket to win

NIC

SLATER

BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS

DELTA SOUTH

Our voice in a new government Nic is dedicated to our community and as part of an NDP government, he’ll work tirelessly to bring real change for people here in Delta South.

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Mom

I’ll admit it. I blew it.

Lotto 649 had a recordbreaking $63 million on offer, and I failed to get a ticket.

It was on my to-do list.

I fully intended to drop by the pop shop and pick up the winner, but other things got in the way. I had to go to the dry cleaner. And the grocery store. And the library and the bank and the butcher.

The husband was aghast.

“OK,” he said that evening, soon after supper.

“The draw must have taken place by now. We should check our winning numbers.”

I stared at him. Silently.

“You did get the ticket, right?” he asked.

I continued to stare.

Unmoving.

“Don’t tell me,” he gasped. “You forgot? And now we’re out $63 million?”

He had every right to react that way. After all, I had agreed to get the ticket, along with the bread and the dry cleaning and the pork chops.

I remembered everything.

Almost.

“Wow,” said the husband, shaking his head. “I can’t believe it. We were really counting on that money.”

Indeed, we were. We were going to get the garbage disposal fixed. We were going to buy a new bed. I was going to get some new pants and a new purse and a new tablecloth.

We were going to — wait for this — pay someone to clean the eaves and power wash the driveway and remove the moss from the roof. We were going to update the barbecue and refresh the kitchen counters.

We were going to buy a ride-em mower.

No chance of that now.

I blew it — big-time.

And the husband had every right to be choked.

Here we were, poised to pay off the credit line and increase the limit on the Visa. There was a trip to Seattle on the horizon, as well as a swimming pool — or at the very least, a hot tub.

“Sorry,” I mumbled. “I know how much you hate to do the eaves.”

The husband, dear heart that he is, put his arms around me and told me that it was OK, and that he really didn’t mind the eaves, let alone the power washing or the moss-removal, and that the $63 million would have made us too preoccupied with money, and perhaps even apt to buy things we didn’t really need. Like another bread maker, say, or a patio umbrella.

I knew he was fooling.

We did not get the jackpot, but that’s not because of the odds. I have no doubt we would have won, but the butcher got in the way.

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NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM BYLAW (Pursuant to Community Charter Section 227)

TAKE NOTICE THAT The Corporation of Delta (“Delta”) intends to adopt the ‘Downtown Ladner Waterfront Revitalization Bylaw No. 7153’. This bylaw offers municipal property tax exemptions, reduced development cost charges and municipal fee exemptions for eligible projects located in the Downtown Ladner Waterfront Economic Investment Incentive Zone, as shown on the Schedule “A” map.

The revitalization bylaw is intended to encourage investment in commercial and mixed-use renewal projects, to promote public use, and to encourage sustainable development. The tax exemption program is available for a maximum period of three years for the following eligible projects: • A commercial or mixed-use building with a construction value of $5 million or more.

• A mixed-use development on land previously used for commercial purposes only.

• Projects which involve the preservation and enhancement of heritage buildings.

The amount of municipal property tax exemption for an eligible project is equal to the difference in taxable value of land and improvements, assessed by the British Columbia Assessment Authority, on a parcel between the calendar year prior to the start of construction and the year in which the Tax Exemption Certificate is issued.

If an eligible project also qualifies as ‘low environmental impact’ (scoring at least 70 points on the Environmental Impact Rating Form), reduced development cost charges are applicable as follows: • 70% reduction for commercial or mixed-use building development with a construction value of $5 million or more.

• 70% reduction for mixed-use development on land previously used for commercial purposes only.

• 50% reduction for projects which involve the preservation and enhancement of heritage buildings.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER. Copies of the relevant documents may be inspected at the Municipal Hall. Any inquiries should be made to the Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning, at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., prior to May 31st, 2013.

SCHEDULE “A” Downtown Ladner Waterfront Economic Investment Incentive Zone

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Realtor supporting riders BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Local realtor Alan Hewson is helping out those taking part in this year’s Ride2Survive.

Hewson, who works out of the Royal LePage Regency Realty office in Tsawwassen, plans on donating 10 per cent of his commissions to riders who give him referrals.

He’s “trying to give a little back” to something that’s important to him, says Hewson, who rode in the event in 2011.

Cyclists must raise at least $2,500 to take part in the one-day, 400-kilometre bike ride from Kelowna to Delta. The fundraiser benefits the Canadian Cancer Society.

Hewson, who lives in Ladner, said he had a fantastic experience when he took part.

“For me, it was life altering to be a part of it.”

Hewson, a former tradesman, was reading a newspaper one day at lunch and saw a photo of his friend in the obituaries. He had passed away from cancer.

“This was a guy I’d worked with on job sites all over Ladner and Tsawwassen,” he said of his friend, noting he’d worked with him just a couple of months before reading of his passing.

“He was just gone.

That fast.”

A new realtor, PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE Hewson isn’t taking Realtor Alan Hewson took part in the part in this year’s 400-kilometre Ride2Survive in 2011.

Ride2Survive. and give back is really what Ann Walsh, a this ride is about,” she said. health promotion co-ordiContact Hewson at 604nator with the Canadian 943-7411 or alhewson67@ Cancer Society, is a first gmail.com. time rider and said we’ve For more on the event all been impacted by canvisit www.ride2survive.ca. cer.

This year’s ride takes place “To have Alan think next month. about what he wants to do

No}ce of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7188 – (File No. LU006802) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Mee ng to be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corpora on of Delta will consider third reading and inal adop on of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge (LUC) Bylaw No. 7188, which relates to the proper es listed below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject proper es in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residen al Zone.

PID No.

Address

Land Use Contract Registra}on No.

005-605-024 005-222-745 005-737-788 005-738-288 001-551-078 005-197-511 002-560-569 001-912-950 006-295-550 004-991-770 001-794-345 002-199-424 005-665-353

723 English Blu Road 5625 Goldenrod Crescent 11711 Hyland Drive 11758 Hyland Drive 11761 Hyland Drive 782 Kingisher Place 792 Kingisher Place 6850 Rockford Place 6690 Ryall Place 11163 Scarborough Drive 11716 Summit Crescent 5716 Timbervalley Road 6739 Todd Place

M23361 N71515 and P7628 N121589 N121589 N121589 N71515 and P7628 N71515 and P7628 L14504 and M112611 L14504 N34632 N121589 L108491 N121589

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Pursuant to Sec on 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolu on on April 29, 2013, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Web Page Loca on: April 29, 2013 Regular Council Mee ng Agenda Item E.07 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant informa on and regula ons may be inspected at the o£ce of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 3, 2013 to May 13, 2013 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide wriken comments regarding the applica on at this me. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, May 13, 2013.

Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council The Corpora}on of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A13 Business

Water feature adds serenity to Little House NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ¢­ ¢ } o ¬ } w« } p Community Charter)

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Little House Society president Jim Stimson (back left) was grateful to Steve and Linda Kovacs of Waterscene for the donation and installation of a water feature. Waterscene is the 124th company to donate product, service or labour to the Little House. Stimson said the water feature adds peace and serenity to the 12th Avenue facility, two essential elements to living a life of recovery.

Chamber hosting project management workshop The Delta Chamber of Commerce will host a project management breakfast workshop later this month in Tsawwassen.

Participants will learn how to make their company vision a reality one project

at a time. The workshop will outline the relationship between projects and organizations with an emphasis on the critical role projects play in moving organizations forward.

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Delta South Votes: Provincial Election 2013

Questions and answers with your candidates

Part 1: The Optimist posed a series of 12 questions to each candidate. Answers were limited to 75 words. Here, in their own words, are the answers to the first six questions. Look for Part 2 in Friday’s edition.

Do you support further port expansion at Roberts Bank?

Vicki Huntington

Bruce McDonald

Nic Slater

Independent

Liberal

NDP

I support the efficient use of space. But Terminal 2 could tip the fine balance between our environment and the economy. I also agree with the need for the efficient movement of goods, but not at any price. Port Metro Vancouver treats T2 as inevitable, even while going through the motions of community engagement. The port has become a powerful, unaccountable force and must be restrained from destroying the Fraser River delta.

As a resident of Delta and councillor I have real concerns about the Terminal 2 project. I am not convinced that it is necessary and the environmental impacts are yet unknown. The assessments that are done must be transparent and they must also be cumulative. The full potential impact must be understood before a decision is made.

The expansion of the port is a very real concern for people here in Delta. We need to implement a thorough, made-in-B.C. environmental assessment process to ensure that if any development is proposed that there is proper consultation and consideration of the natural environment, and the possible benefits to the community.

No. It is important not to confuse ‘compensation’ with ‘mitigation.’ Delta is entitled to every bit of compensation we received – and more (e.g. the irrigation project, reclamation of contaminated landfills). But no amount of mitigation can ever replace the loss of endangered species habitat, Class 1 farmland, forested land, and our heritage homes.

Is there ever enough mitigation? In this case the province has done more from a mitigation, compensation perspective than for any major road project they have done. We have, with DFI negotiating, obtained over $30 million in compensation including a $20 + million irrigation system.

While SFPR construction includes environmental and agricultural mitigation programs, including landfill site improvements, wildlife crossings, drainage improvements to protect Burns Bog and fisheries habitat improvements, there are many environmental questions that still concern residents. A number of species are still at risk, and there have been questions about the adherence to established best practices in the mitigation efforts in place.

An independent can speak publicly on behalf of the community and apply public pressure to change government policy. Independents have more opportunity to speak in the legislature than government backbench MLAs and don’t toe a party line. They work with both sides of the house. They meet senior civil servants without carrying partisan baggage. Our constituents want to know where we stand on issues, instead of hearing what the party and government want them to hear.

Our system of government is built around teamwork and collaboration. In order to set an agenda, a goal the government needs to have the support of a majority of MLAs. An independent is never at the table when the agenda is set and can only react after the fact. A classic example is the Ladner dredging issue. An independent might work diligently but will still not be able to get the job done. In our case, only when Mayor Jackson, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Minister Mary Polak got together was the money secured.

An independent cannot be an effective voice because they have no ability to deliver on major issues that are important to both our local community and the whole province. Issues like healthcare, education, environmental protection, and many others that are so crucial here can only be effectively addressed by the government.

Adrian Dix wants to change politics by leading a government that listens to all its MLAs and focuses on issues rather than personalities.

It should offer the best solution to congestion while consuming the least amount of farmland.

The port has pushed for a new crossing so larger ships can travel up the Fraser. If its bid is successful, it should have to contribute significantly to the cost of a replacement.

The assessment process is underway and I think we need that to be completed. Having said that I believe there is a lot of life left in the current tunnel and another crossing should be an addition or enhancement.

What do you envision as Delta Hospital’s role and who should pay?

Delta needs a hospital that meets the needs of the community. The emergency room needs another physician to cover the workload; an investment that will reduce costs elsewhere in the system. The community, the hospital foundation and the auxiliary have worked tirelessly to make the hospital an outstanding facility. I sometimes wonder if Fraser Health takes advantage of the generosity and love we have for our hospital.

Delta Hospital was recently voted one of the best community hospitals in the province and we have a superb emergency unit. We are moving forward in a very positive and intelligent manner. A new $12.5 million expansion has been announced with the province providing $5 million and the Delta Hospital Foundation and donors $7.5 million. It should be noted that the foundation and donors have raised over $30 million since 1988.

The need for Delta Hospital has been established, and it is providing acute, extended and palliative care for Deltans. We should work with Fraser Health and in the political arena to develop areas of specialization that could be developed at Delta Hospital.

What’s your view on the YVR jet fuel proposal?

It is simply wrong to continue to industrialize the Fraser River estuary. This area supports a wide range of wildlife and offers a quality of life that is special. The Fraser delta is a fragile ecosystem of international importance. At what point do the people begin to have a real say in what happens along the banks of the river? Why should a single, federal, Crown corporation control the destiny of our great Fraser River?

We currently have a contiguous stream of tanker trucks travelling through Delta on Highway 91 and the Alex Fraser Bridge. If we do nothing that volume will increase and I believe that is an unacceptable risk situation.

The current proposal is to barge fuel to a facility on the Fraser River in Richmond and with that the attendant risk of a spill. There are options available that we need to evaluate.

The NDP is committed to ensuring that we have a comprehensive environmental assessment process that is rooted in science. We need to find a solution that works for the airport, the community, and the health of the river.

Do you believe enough mitigation has been done for the South Fraser Perimeter Road project?

Why can/can’t an independent be an effective voice?

What should the George Massey Tunnel replacement look like?

I believe we should carry on with the consultation process and make sure we have a clear understanding of the best way forward on the Massey Tunnel that addresses the concerns of the community and also the potential threats to farmland. I think that it is important to look for a solution in the consultation process.

May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15

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May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A23 In the Community

Volunteers needed for May Days

If you’ve got a little spare time this month and you don’t mind people thinking nice things about you, volunteer for the Ladner Pioneer May Days.

“Every year, people in our wonderful community are so generous with their time, and that’s why we’ve been able to stage such a successful event every year,” says Ladner May Days committee chairperson Jackey Zellweger. “But this year, we need even more volunteers because we’re anticipating a larger than ever parade.”

Forty volunteers are required for the parade alone, and at least another

35 are required for events and activities in Memorial Park.

May Days, a fixture in the community for more than a century, runs from May 24 to 26.

Volunteer tasks include setting up the stage, assisting crafters in unloading their vehicles, changing sponsor signs and helping at the petting zoo. People can volunteer for as little or as long as they desire, says Zellweger.

There are even opportunities for youth to get involved and there is always a large number of energetic volunteers from Delta Secondary.

“We welcome volunteers who are 12 years and older,” says Zellweger.

“It’s so great to witness the young ones getting involved — you can see the sense of accomplishment they feel.”

May Days festivities begin on Friday evening with discounted midway rides for kids. Saturday is filled with a broad range of top-notch family entertainers and many free activities and entertainment for children.

Sunday activities kick off with a pancake breakfast followed at noon by the parade, featuring the May Queen float.

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Anyone wishing to volunteer or be a sponsor at this year’s May Days should email volunteers@ladnermaydays.com or sponsorship@ladnermaydays.com.

You can also find out more about the event online at www.ladnermaydays.com or by following May Days on Twitter @ LadnerMayDays.

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A24 The Delta Optimist May 8, 2013 In the Community

Maestro helps bring music into schools

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Bramwell Tovey to visit Hawthorne Elementary as part of Connects program BY

AIRIKA OWEN

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Hawthorne Elementary students will be treated to a visit from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s maestro next week as part of the VSO’s Connects program.

“There are less and less music specialists in elementary schools. So to have these people come in, I think it’s great to help children learn and to get them interested,” said Hawthorne

vice-principal Sharon Wyatt.

The program is a twoyear commitment with nine learning modules and the visit from Bramwell Tovey is one of the learning modules.

Tovey will be at Hawthorne on May 14 to discuss his role in the symphony, answer questions and perform on the piano.

“He’s wonderful,” said VSO education and community programs man-

ager Christin Reardon MacLellan. “He’s warm and he’s welcoming and he’s accessible. It’s a very engaging event.”

“It’s great for kids to be exposed to music. And how many kids get to go to the symphony? So this is one way the symphony is coming to the school,” said Wyatt.

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“It’s really fun to see them build a relationship with the musicians who come back. Then when they do come to visit the symphony it’s more exciting because they have that personal connection with the musicians in the orchestra,” said VSO education assistant Pearl Schachter.

The program is also a hands-on learning opportunity for the post-secondary music students who will one day be music teachers or performers in the symphony.

“The best moments are when you see these tiny five-year-old girls who get this big noise out of the French horn. Their eyes go as round as saucers and they’re like, ‘I didn’t know I could that,’” said Schachter.

The Connects program began in 2006 as a way to bring music education into elementary schools and has since expanded to include secondary schools.

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May 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A25 Coming Events Clubs & Groups "Learn Taoist Tai Chi, a moving meditation for health. Spring-Summer Beginner Class is starting Wednesday, May 8 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Ladner United Church Hall 496048th Ave. An open practice for continuing students is also on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. Membership cost is $165/adults for the four months and $125 for students and seniors (over 55). Call 604-681-6609 for more information.

"On May 8, at 7 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library join Go Green Delta Book and Film Group as it views Saving the Life Keepers.

Director Jocelyn Demers will be in attendance to show this just released film about the new science of sustainable beekeeping. As always, all are welcome and there is no charge.

"The Corporation of Delta is hosting a Trades and Technical Career Fair to present Delta students, their parents, and the public with career options.

When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8. Where: Sungod Recreation Centre 7815-112 St., North Delta.

"The Delta School District would like to invite you to an information meeting regarding our two film academies Thursday, May 9 at Delta Manor Education

Centre 4750-57th St., Ladner. Film production: 7 - 8 p.m. Film Acting: 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.

"Spring Fling Bazaar at All Saints Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner will be held Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be hanging baskets, bedding plants, toys, baked goods and more.

"Family Caregiver Series, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Saturday, May 13, 27, June 3 and 10, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (no session May 20). Pre-registration required. Krista Frazee, 604-238-7390 or kfrazee@ alzheimerbc.org.

"The next regular meeting of the South Delta Low Vision Support Group will be held Monday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. The guest speaker will be Diedre Goodriaan from United Way. For more information contact 604-946-9934.

"La Leche League offers information, encouragement and support to breastfeeding mothers. All interested women are invited to a gathering on Tuesday, May 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Discussion topic this month: Q & A about breastfeeding and adjusting to parenthood.

Babies and young children welcome. Questions? Call

Junior Tennis Registration Tsawwassen Tennis Club Summer 2013 Season Junior Welcome Day

Saturday, May 11, 2013 2-4pm Come visit us at the tennis club, register your child (if space permits), meet the coach, enjoy some snacks & play some tennis

Tennis Coach: Under the new direction of the Tennis XL Professionals Space Available: Ages 6 – 18 July 2 – August 30, 2013 Beginner to High Performance

1:00 - 5:30pm Mondays to Thursdays depending on ability and age.

Program Cost: 3 week sessions range from $45 to $67. Family discounts and multi session discounts are available; space is limited.

Registration: Visit www.tsawwassentennisclub.com for registration forms, program description and other details.

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Ruth 604-948-3284.

"The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is Supt. Albert Stritzl, Canada Border Services Agency. Please call Dick Williams at 604940-6542 for information.

"Has that treadmill turned into a clothes rack, or are you getting a new sofa and need to get rid of the old one? Join us and discover how to sell your items on Craigslist. Learn the Ins and Outs of Craigslist on Thursday, May 16, 7 - 8 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Find out how to set up an account, create a listing, and respond to ads online!

"Free Grief and Loss workshop offered by Alzheimer Society of B.C., Thursday, May 16, 2 - 4 p.m. Centre for Supportive Care, Delta Hospice, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres. Pre-registra-

tion required. Krista Frazee, 604-238-7390, kfrazee@ alzheimerbc.org.

International Migratory Bird Day and Mother’s Day with an Afternoon Tea. Bring Mom and the whole family and join us at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on May 12 for interactive displays and information on birds; at 1:15 two walks: an intertidal walk and a upland birding walk led by experienced naturalists; followed at 2:30 p.m. by two presentations by naturalist Anne Murray on bird identification and migration; and tea and cookies at 2 p.m. More info: Erin 604-946-3282, Delta or http://www.corp. delta.bc.ca/EN/main/municipal/upcoming-events.html.

May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Community Police Station. For further information contact Debbie Lindsey at info@dyslsociety.com.

"The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Galley, Kiwanis Longhouse located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner, or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends.

Join us on Thursday, May 16. Contact Marie @ m.crowther@hotmail.com.

Seniors "The Delta Seniors Planning Team meeting for May 14 will include a speaker from Service Canada who will provide the latest information on federal government benefit programs for seniors, including CPP and OAS. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at Tsawwassen Alliance Church at 495112th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Everyone is welcome. For more information 604-9469526 or lyn@deltassist. com.

"A weekly opportunity is offered every Tuesday until May 21, 1 - 2 p.m., to adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends and have fun in the relaxed community setting. Come check out Page Turners: A Book Club for Adults with Differing Abilities (formerly known as Next Chapter Book Club).

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

"KinVillage Travel presents a Coquitlam casino trip on Friday, May 17.

Members only $7. Open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday at the KinVillage Community Centre and at McKee. Call 604-943-0225.

"The AGM for the Delta Youth Support Line Society will be held Monday,

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World Migratory Bird Day will be marked for the first time in Delta this weekend.

The initiative began in 2006 with the aim of raising awareness about the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats.

“It’s getting to the point where our environment is really not very friendly to migratory birds,” said local organizer Ursula Easterbrook, highlighting the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank and the under construction South Fraser Perimeter Road as examples.

Networking for migratory birds is the theme of this year’s event.

“Migratory birds travel huge distances along their migration routes, some-

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Delta is a critical stopping point for migratory birds. times even tens of thousands of kilometres,” the World Migratory Bird Day website states. “These connected sites act like ‘stepping stones’ and are used by birds to migrate.”

Easterbrook said this area is the most important stopover on the West Coast for migratory birds.

A local event will take place Sunday at Boundary Bay Regional Park. A welcome will be held at 1

p.m. at Cammidge House, followed by nature walks, refreshments and visual presentations from naturalist Anne Murray.

There will be a choice of two nature walks: an inter-tidal/shoreline walk with Bird Studies Canada’s Catherine Jardine or an upland walk with Tom Bearss from the Delta Naturalists’ Society.

Pre-register for the walks by e-mailing cae@delta.ca.

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Schuss going out with a bang at Ohio State

Ladner lacrosse standout leads Buckeyes to conference championship and first-ever home date in NCAA tournament Field lacrosse standout Logan Schuss is closing out his outstanding collegiate career in style.

The senior attackman earned tournament MVP honours this past weekend as Ohio State University captured the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship with a 11-10 victory over No. 4ranked Denver. The result earned the Buckeyes the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Championships and their first-ever home game in the national tournament — next Sunday against Towson University.

The winner will take on No. 6 seed Maryland or Cornell (12-3) on May 18 in College Park, Md. Schuss finished the ECAC Championships with seven goals and two assists as the the 10thranked Buckeyes opened the tournament with an 18-11 victory over Loyola. Earlier, the team cocaptain won his second consecutive ECAC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Buckeyes in scoring with 54 points, including 33 goals. He became the first player in the program’s history to earn first team all-conference honours four straight times. This season, he set a school record for career goals and has registered at least a point in every game.

Schuss was also named one of 25 finalists for the 2013 Tewaaraton Award which is annually presented to the top collegiate player in all three divisions of the NCAA. “We are proud Logan represents the Buckeyes on the Top 25 list,” Nick Myers, Ohio State head coach, said. “Logan is a flat out difference maker on the offensive side of the field and deserves to be in the conversation for player of the year.”

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Senior co-captain Logan Schuss was named tournament MVP in leading Ohio State to the East Coast Athletic Conference championship last weekend.

Schuss is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten and ECAC AllAcademic selection and a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.

The Delta secondary graduate

also thrives in the box version of lacrosse and had a leading role in the Delta Islanders advancing to the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League finals last summer for

the first time in franchise history.

Schuss was selected second overall by the New West Salmonbellies in the Western Lacrosse Association draft. However, he is expected to

put his WLA career on hold for now to play pro field lacrosse for the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse. The Machine selected him 11th overall in the MLL Draft.

Gallagher is first SDMHA grad to be nominated for NHL player award alumni to be nominated for an individual NHL player award. The winner will be announced during the Stanley Cup finals.

Gallagher ranked second among NHL rookies during the regular season with 15 goals.

The 5-foot-9 dynamo finished with 28 points in 44 games. He has since added two goals in the playoffs and took the news in

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It’s a nice thing to wake up to I guess,” said Gallagher to a group of reporters following Monday’s practice in Ottawa. “I’m still not thinking about it too much. A lot of young guys have had really good years. It’s been fun for me to watch and fun for me to be part of.”

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The Montreal Canadiens forward joins Florida’s Jonathan Huberdeau and Chicago’s Brandon Saad as finalists for the Calder Trophy. Gallagher becomes the first-ever South Delta Minor Hockey Association

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U16 Ladner Vipers repeat as Coastal Cup champions

For the second straight year, the Ladner Vipers are the toast of the coast.

The U16 girls rep soccer team repeated as Coastal “B” Cup champions with a 2-1 victory over the Coquitlam Metro Ford Black Ice last Saturday in Richmond.

Hannah Gerrard gave her team a 1-0 lead in the opening half when she ham-

mered home a shot from 30-yards out. Mackenzie Gray scored what proved to be the game winner when she converted a goal mouth scramble in the second half.

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“We are incredibly proud of our girls, a well deserved reward for another amazing season,” said Vipers coach Dirk Schwuchow. “Now we gear up for provincials in July in North Vancouver.”

Peter Findlay rounds out the coaching staff and Lisa Gerrard is the team manager.

The Vipers roster also includes: Lesley Antic, Sydney Bains, Monika Bains, Kieran Bath, Leah Burns, Mieguen Butcher, Taylor Chan,Bianca Copeland, Maryah Copeland, Laura Findlay, Chloe Fulton, Olivia Gaba, Olivia Priestlay, Erika Schwuchow and Olivia Walley.

Messenger leads Isles to OT win

Intermediate call-up Evan Messenger scored five goals as the Delta Islanders pulled out a 15-14 overtime road victory over the Nanaimo Timbermen on Saturday night.

The Delta Lacrosse product scored all of his goals at even strength as the Islanders improved to 2-0 on the season.

The Timbermen forced overtime on Ryan Hanna’s goal with just one second remaining. However, Cody Nass’ power play tally in the extra period provided the difference. Nass finished with nine points including four goals.

Eli McLaughlin and Tyler Nett each added a pair, while Mike Henry and Jon Phillips also scored.

Goaltender Matt Keith made five stops in overtime to get the win.

Goalkeeper to continue soccer career at South Carolina school

Mike Warn has logged plenty of kilometres to develop into an elite goalkeeper. Now that commitment is taking him to South Carolina this fall.

The Grade 12 Delta secondary student has accepted a scholarship offer to play for the Francis Marion University’s varsity men’s soccer team.

The campus is located just east of Florence SC, and the Patriots are part of the 13-team NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference.

The school has hinted of a move to the NCAA Division I level within a couple of years.

Warn will be the first Canadian on a Patriots roster that is loaded with foreign talent. Their 2012 lineup included players from Germany,

Norway, England, Scotland, Columbia and Brazil. The team is coming off 5-9-2 season.

Warn grew up in the Ladner Boys Soccer Club and was part of a successful and talented group coached

by Terry James and Pete Findlay.

To take his game to a higher level, he had to go elsewhere. Warn has spent the past two seasons in the fledgling B.C. Premier Soccer League (high performance league) and currently plays for South Surreybased Coastal F.C. Warn thanks all his coaches for his development to date, including Coastal head coach Jack Reddy and the club’s goalkeeper coach Pedro DeNobriga.

He will begin his freshman season in late August.

One of the weekend highlights is Saturday’s Cash and Carry Cup — a unique gymnastics competition where athletes compete for over $6,000 in prize money. Unlike a regularly judged gymnastics event, the athletes receive scores based on the execution of their performance rather than the difficulty of the skill, which allows top athletes of all ages to compete fairly with and against each other in a friend-

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The competition has 740 gymnasts registered, ranging from Interclub to national level athletes from 28 clubs from B.C. and Washington State, participating in the three day event spread over nine sessions.

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The Delta Optimist May 8, 2013 INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Announcements ...............................................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.

Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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Announcements

GREEN, Marguerite Jeanette

Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 11th between 1pm - 4pm at the Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 12th Ave Tsawwassen, B.C.

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Coming Events

Every Sat/Sun all year 9:00 - 4:30 365 tables with old/new items

ANTIQUE SHOW Saturday, May 11th

Tables ONLY 35 each Vendors Wanted!

Open 8:30am to 4:30pm Admission: $1.75 $

Obituaries

FARNELL, Lesley Anne Jan. 8th, 1947- May 4th, 2013

After a valiant 2 year struggle with breast cancer our Lesley was taken away from us on May 4th, 2013. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Lesley spent most of her life in Canada. Her family settled in East Vancouver where she attended Begbie, Templeton, and Van Tech Schools. In East Vancouver she met and married her loving husband of 48 years Andy Farnell. They moved to Ladner where they built a home and raised three incredible daughters; Kristina (Jamie), Jennifer (Alex) and Amanda (Geoff). The light of her life was her six grandchildren Isabella, Charlie, Sophia, Tyler, Olivia and Ava. She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and sister Kathleen. Lesley worked for many years at the Cancer agency in both Vancouver and Surrey. She fondly remembered all the wonderful people she worked with. Lesley always enjoyed having friends and family around. She had everyone over for Christmas dinners and barbeques at her home. She loved to feed everybody. Aside from her family, she loved her Beta Sigma Phi sorority sisters and her birthday dinner group with whom she shared memories with for over 35years.

Lesley will always be remembered as a loving and caring mom, wife and friend. We take comfort knowing our mom is no longer in pain but in heaven having tea and cookies with her mom and brother. A big thank-you to Dr Pansegrau and Colleen Sherriff at the Surrey Cancer Agency. Services for our mom will be held at noon on Saturday May 11th, 2013 at the Ladner Baptist Church with reception to follow. Lesley would want donations to the Canadian Cancer Agency in lieu of flowers.

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Lost & Found

FOUND BMX Bike In between Ladner Elementary and Delta Secondary. Please email to identify. email: lostbmxladner@gmail.com

LOST- GRAD HOODIE, Black, from Sacred Heart. Possible vicinity of Sacred Heart & 7-Eleven.

Call 778-434-2535

Obituaries

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

Reginald Joseph Rivard of Ladner BC passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, in his 88th year, surrounded by family and loved ones. Reg was born January 17, 1925 in Penetanguishene, Ontario. He was predeceased by his loving wife Anne (nee Smith) and sister Lorraine. Reg is survived by his sister Joan, three children:William (Patricia), Lisa (Xavier), and David (Jodie), grandchildren Nicholas, Michael, Jessica, Luke, Mark, Ryan, and Sean. The family wish to thank all the care givers at Delta Hospital, St Paul’s Hospital, Augustine House, and Nurse Next Door who worked faithfully to care for Dad in his final days. A celebration of Reg’s life will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC: Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm and Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 am.

A Memorial Mass & Interment will take place at a later date at Annunciation of Our Lord Parish in Hamilton, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Augustine House Society, 3820 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC V4K 5E6, or Delta Hospital Emergency Fund, 5800 Mountainview Boulevard, Delta, BC V4K 3V6, in Reg’s memory.

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

EMPLOYMENT 1205

Accounting

ACCOUNTING CLERK required Full Time in Delta. Must have Quick Book, accounts receivable/ payable and payroll experience.

Please email resume to: george.pro-1@telus.net

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Career Services/ Job Search

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Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com.

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General Employment

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED WEEKEND CARE AIDES IN LADNER

•Must speak fluent English and have certified training.

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

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

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General Employment

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Hotel Restaurant

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut.

We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to:

humanresources@arcticco-op.com

or fax to: (204) 632-8575. Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information.

MEADOWS RESTAURANT Requires Full-Time & Part Time SERVERS Required for a hotel in Delta.

Should be flexible for shifts.

Email resumes to chef@deltainn.com or fax to 604.946.5916 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

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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Office Personnel

PRODUCTION Coordinator Involves printing labels for daily orders, directing production staff to label and package orders based on priority, checking, logging, and shipping orders.

Excellent communication skills is a must. All training provided on the job. $14 per Hour.

Email to: medicaldevices_are great@hotmail.com

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Social Services

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

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

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

A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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

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Trades/Technical

CLARK BUILDERS immediately requires Superintendents for the Regina & Saskatoon areas. 5 - 10 years Commercial Construction Experience. Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815. Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com. Fax 1-888-403-3051.

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Trades/Technical

CLARK BUILDERS REQUIRES out of town Surveyors. Must have commercial construction experience. Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815. Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com. Fax 1-888-403-3051.

CLASS 1 DRIVER. Edmonton based company seeks Class 1 Driver to drive Tandem Dump Truck for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. General labour duties included and clean abstract required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

Fax 780-444-9165 or 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton. 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

CONCRETE FORM SETTERS. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. Clean Class 1 licence required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

Fax 780-444-9165 or 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton; 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN SUMMER JOB? If you love to work with people with disabilities and take them on excursions and “mini vacations”, then this is the summer job for you. At Delta Community Living Society we pride ourselves in providing the highest standards of care and support to individuals with disabilities. We are currently looking for a

Summer Recreation Facilitator • Working alongside the Recreation Coordinator, you will plan and implement individual and group recreational opportunities. Some activities will include local events and some will include overnight excursions. You must be 19-30 years of age and returning to school this fall, have a current First Aid certificate and a class 4 driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

This 35 hour a week position has a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work.

• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities is an asset, but more importantly we are looking for someone with the right attitude and patience to provide a rewarding and memorable summer experience for the individuals we support. The position starts on May 27th and ends August 30st, the hourly rate is $15.93. To apply, quote job #08-13 and send you cover letter and resume to Monica Danyluk at mdanyluk@dcls.ca or apply online at www.dcls.ca on or before May 14, 2013.

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Education

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Furniture

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

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Cats

BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $700. Mission 1-604-814-1235

Garage Sale

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GARAGE SALE

Sat May 11th, 8am-1pm

4483 45A Ave

Area rugs, GPS, some furniture, kids stuff, etc. etc.

HIMALAYAN Show Cats CFA Retired M/F $250.00 Exp homes with no cats Kitten wait list $500.00+ Port Moody( 604) 939-1231

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Multi Family MEGA GARAGE SALE

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Education

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Dogs

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

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

For Sale by Owner

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

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

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

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

Apt/Condos

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

Recreation Property

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

LADNER Del Rio and Lora Court 1 bedroom suites in quiet well maintained buildings. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes heat and h/w. To view please call 604-454-4469 Evergreen Lane 1 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-454-4469 Harbourside Affordable 1 and 3 bedroom suites in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. To view please call 604-868-9453

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 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 and Kerry Court 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet buildings close to amenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. Building updates consist of putting greens, windows and patio doors. To view these suites please call 604-306-7877

Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required

Surrey

S. Surrey/ White Rock

2 BR, Tsaw, lrg, 2 bath, 1prkg, balc, $1,500 or $1600 furn, 604-275-4898 * 604-218-4804

6508

www.centuryrentals.ca

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

6015

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

Apt/Condos

Mobile Homes

Richmond

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

6008-42

6040

6508

For a full list of our availabilities check:

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

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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

New Westminster

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of the Deceased: Heather-Lynn MacDonald, late of Suite 209 - 1363 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2P7

Lots & Acreage

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

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

6008-30

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

6030

Chilliwack

Legal Services

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

5505

Houses - Sale

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

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

604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

6020

RENTALS

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

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

6020-36

Tsawwas.

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

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

Craig Can’t Do That.

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

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

6030

Lots & Acreage

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

Find one in the Classifieds

To advertise call 604-630-3300

Apt/Condos

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE

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

Peninsula Property Management

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

Fantastic sunsets.

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

Call Dawn (604) 536-0220

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

CALL 604-946-9455

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6540

Houses - Rent

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3 BR, 1.5 ba, ns/np, 1, near Ladner Centre, 3 appls, $1800 + utils, Avail NOW. 604-325-3420

Peninsula Property Management

Ladner, 6BR, 4ba, 3000sf, Super Clean, 2 yrs lse, NOW $2650/mo, Central Ave/Cresent St, David Max Mgmt 604-948-1966

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

604.536.0220

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C.

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 2 BDRM , $1025, June 1 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, underground parking avail. No dogs.

Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733 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 QUIET Clean 2br 3rd flr ste, Tsaw. nr amens, park like setting, carpets, Now Ref’s req, $1000.

778-316-3401

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

604-948-3816.

TSAW 3 bdrm, full bsmt house on large lot, 2 1/2 bath, all hardwood, gas f/p, large deck, no dogs, $2125. June 1, 5445 15B Ave. Peter 604-250-3154

6565

Office/Retail Rent

6565

Office/Retail Rent

9102

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

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

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $200 Min. FOR COMPLETE

Suites/Partial Houses

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs.

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

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

Wanted To Rent

OFFICE SPACE

604-841-4662

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Cleaning

SUNSHINE CLEANING '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

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.puma-cleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

8075

Drywall

Commercial Residential SANDY

946-8460 or 202-8319 GJ CONSTRUCTION

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

DRYWALL Reliable Work

★ Res & Comm ★ 35 Yrs Exp.

Mike 604-789-5268

8080

Fencing/Gates

8160

Lawn & Garden

9125

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Call 604-275-3158

8130

Handyperson

NEED A HAND?

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

8140

Heating

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

Electrical

# 1167 LIC. Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter. jcbrownelectric.com 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

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

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8155

Landscaping

Design and installation for New or Existing Landscapes including: • Driveways and Walkways • Retaining Walls • Patios and Decks • Fences and Gazebos • Irrigation and Lighting • Drainage, Erosion and Settlement Issues over 25 years experience

– Call Lance –

604 240 9340 Above The Rest. Hedging, pruning, lawn care, owned locally, Call Clayton 604-314-8273 S.B. Gardening Aerating, Pwr Raking, Real Type Lawn Mowing.

604-710-1348 or 604-946-1348

8160

paving stones, concrete paving stones, fences, arbors, sheds concrete, retaining retaining walls walls, decks, decks, railings, stairs railings, stairs lawn installation

renovations renovations interior interior exterior exterior kitchens, bathrooms kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, windows floors doors, hardiboard, cedar siding

604 948 5296 TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

SPRING SALE

10 000 DSoil li Mix i A ll • Garden • Lawn & Turf Blends • Super Natural TopSoil • Composted Black Bark • Hemlock/Fir Bark Mulch • Top Dressing Blends • Sand, Gravel & Rock • Miracle Mix Soil • Hydroseeding Contractor OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

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Landscape & Property Maintenance Maintaining Your Home and Property

604.240.2194 604.943.2401

Boats

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

Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

Landscape PLUS WCB 604-943-0043 Local Resident 38 years

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

• Lawn maintenance • Window cleaning Designs • Prunning • • Gutter •cleaning • Lawns • Fences • Decks • • Pressure washing • Stone/Masonary • • Pruning and Hedging • Rubbish Call Hans JOHNremoval 604-943-4546 Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468 604 - (WCB 842 -1468

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

FAIRWAY PAINTING

& EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

7291234

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

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

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

8220

Plumbing

Moving & Storage

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

8195

PAINT RITE

BY RICH For all your Painting needs

Rick Wegner 604 809 6822 604 952 0975

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8225

“Call Me – We’re Neighbours!”

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

8185 8185

SERVICE RENOVATIONS HOT WATER TANKS DRAIN CLEANING

precision1plumbing.com rick@precision1plumbing.com

Painting/ Wallpaper

Power Washing

PRESSURE WASHING

Houses, Driveways, Patios, Windows Call Ian Ferguson

Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

Moving & Storage

Need Space? We Have It!

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MINI & MOBILE MOBILE STORAGE STORAGE MINI &

Personal - reclaim your garage & yard ----

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

9522

RV’s/Trailers

Commercial

Commercial - reduce your costly commercial square footage/

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2 locations: LADNER LADNER 2 locations:

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

Power Washing

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

Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639 PRICED RIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

POINT POINT ROBERTS ROBERTS

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

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

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

FAIRWAY PAINTING 604 729-1234

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

RDM ENTERPRISES For All Your Household Repairs and Renovations.

Interior and Exterior Finishing, Fences & Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms & Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates

Rob 604-946-4796

8250

Roofing

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

'You Call It, We Haul It!' ROD’S HAUL-IT-AWAY

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-4285 Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ●

8309

Tiling

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est.

604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943

8310

Top Soil

SUPERSOIL SPRING SALE: All mixes, dressings, mulches, sand, gravel, rock, etc. 604-888-8881

8335

Window Cleaning

DIRTY WINDOWS? DIRTY GUTTERS? Black Bear Window Cleaning does windows, gutters & siding. Insured & Guaranteed.

Commercial & Residential.

Call: 778 892-2327

Need a Handyman?

Find one in the Home Services section.

TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

Moving & Storage

Personal

8225

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

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

8185

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

Build Results

Fully Insured 20 yrs. exp. • Free Est. Call 604INTERIOR

Maintenance & Contracting

Coastal

PAUL WEATHERBY

For AnythingYard Related!

Lawn & Garden

“1 CALL IS ALL”

We’re in the Big Green Trucks

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

9160

Sports & Imports

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

Reduced $6750.. 604-724-3696

604 948 5296 homesteadservices.ca

QUALITY SERVICE FROM THE GROUND UP

Lawn & Garden

8160

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

landscape landscape construction construction

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.

Spring Has Sprung!

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation

9515

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Domestic

www.landplus.ca

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

SUPER SOIL INC.

Farrant Drywall 604

8090

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

THE SCRAPPER

HOME SERVICES 8055

9155

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

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

6615

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Auto Finance

Tsawwassen: 585 to 1580 sq ft

LADNER APT or cottage for responsible, mature, bloke with a well trained dog. Will pay extra damage deposit. $750-$800 604-946-1555 Ask for Brad

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Commercial Space for Lease

6602

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