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Museum totem pole to be returned to earth Civic politicians approve removing 80-year-old Ladner landmark BY

JESSICA KERR

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Civic politicians approved the removal of a local landmark this week. On Monday night, Delta council approved the removal of the taller of two totem poles in front of the Delta Museum in Ladner Village. Chief Wilkes James of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, a

Coast Salish group in Nanaimo, carved the totem pole in 1931. It was carved from a large cedar tree felled in North Delta and presented to the Corporation of Delta in the summer of 1932. The five figures represent the journey of Tsaatsen, Tsawwassen’s first settler. James carved the pole as a memento of his wife’s Tsawwassen roots. However, more than 80 years exposed to the elements have

taken a toll and the pole is now in “generally poor condition,” according to a report to council from Ken Kuntz, Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture. Through the years it has endured bad weather, bird nesting and minor structural damage that required reinforcement. “There are points in that pole where you could literally push See TOTEM page 3

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Everyone had a good time at Ladner Pioneer May Days last weekend, including Mayor Lois Jackson (above). More photos on Page 18 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

Mayor’s preference is to avoid costly municipal by-election BY

TOM ZYTARUK

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Scott Hamilton is still Liberal MLA for Delta North but how long he’ll continue to sit on municipal council remains to be seen. The final tally of votes this week saw him defeat fellow municipal councillor and NDP rival Sylvia Bishop by 203 votes to secure the provincial seat. Preliminary counting on election night indicated he won by 302 votes. Will a civic by-election be held as a result? “Everybody’s telling me

they don’t want a by-election,” Hamilton said Monday. He could opt for an unpaid leave of absence, he said, or stay on council and donate his civic earnings to the community. He said he will decide what to do within a week or so, “now that I know it (his MLA win) is all official.” Mayor Lois Jackson wants him to stay on council until January so a by-election isn’t madatory. “My preference would be we don’t have a by-election, mainly due to the cost to the taxpayer,” she said. The next civic election is on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Projects taking shape at TFN Tsawwassen Commons has lease agreements with Walmart, Canadian Tire, PetSmart and others BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Major developments that will soon change the face of South Delta are starting to take shape at the Tsawwassen First Nation. A pair of huge shopping centres, housing and industrial developments are all steadily moving forward despite the well-publicized issue of the TFN’s lack of sewer servicing. That doesn’t appear to concern TFN Chief Bryce Williams or TFN Economic Development Corporation CAO Chris Hartman, who told the Optimist everything is still on schedule. The TFN Economic Development Corporation announced a couple of years ago it had entered into an agreement with Ivanhoe Cambridge and Property Development Group to develop almost 1.8 million square feet of shopping and office space on 180 acres just off Highway 17 at 52nd Street. Ivanhoe Cambridge’s project would comprise 1.2 million square feet as a destination retail and entertainment centre. Called Tsawwassen Mills, it would follow the model of the huge CrossIron Mills shopping mall north of Calgary and Vaughan Mills north of Toronto. Property Development Group is planning to develop an outdoor mall comprising 550,000 square feet called Tsawwassen Commons.

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Tsawwassen Commons is expected to have a similar inventory of retailers to Eagle Landing in Chilliwack. LEAGUE Investment Services Inc. has partnered in the development of Tsawwassen Commons, looking for investors in the project dubbed The Tsawwassen Retail Power Centre Limited Partnership. The investment firm notes that, so far, confirmed tenants include Walmart, Canadian Tire and PetSmart. Al Zichella, vice-president of development for LEAGUE, told the Optimist negotiations are still taking place with a number of other retailers interested in locating at the TFN. “The (Tsawwassen) Mills is a draw and we will obviously have tenants

they don’t have, so it is an opportunity from an activity centre point of view to be very complementary to each other,” Zichella said. “It’s low-lying, so it’s obviously going to require a lot of fill, and it’s not without cost, but we like the opportunity and think it’s a very special place,” he said. Although the layout will be different, the types of retailers planned for Tsawwassen Commons are also at the Eagle Landing commercial development in Chilliwack, Zichella added. Williams said the malls are still scheduled to open in 2015. The Tsawwassen Shores housing development,

staff to work with the TFN on a new piece. The Tsawwassen First Nation people do not construct large totem poles, instead carving decorative house posts, spindle whorls as well as masks, decorated tools and many other objects of art. The location of the new piece is also up in the air. Coun. Bruce McDonald suggested possibly locating it at municipal hall since the original totem pole was donated to Delta and was installed at the municipal hall, which was converted into the museum in the late 1960s. Coun. Scott Hamilton suggested installing a plaque outside the museum commemorating the totem pole and its significance to the community.

could be located at the TFN when he told the media the lottery corporation would still push ahead with plans for a major casino south of the Fraser River. Michael Graydon, BCLC’s president and CEO, named Tsawwassen as one possible location following Surrey council’s rejection of a $100-million casino proposal. A spokesperson from the lottery corporation recently told the Optimist that BCLC has not had any discussions with the TFN, something reiterated by Williams. Hartman said mall developers and the hotel industry are having “exploratory conversations” regarding a

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TOTEM from page 1 your finger into the wood with little resistance,” Kuntz told council. He said there are significant concerns about the structural integrity of the pole and anything above seven metres, which is unsupported, could fail in high winds. There was some talk of removing the pole and putting it on display horizontally somewhere else in Ladner Village, however, after consulting with the Tsawwassen First Nation and an expert at the Museum of Anthropology, the decision was made to give the pole to the TFN so it can be laid to rest and returned to the earth, as it the custom when retiring original totem pole carvings. Council also directed

meantime, is currently under construction with additional projects on the horizon. The project is a deal between TFN member landowners and Aquilini Development. According to the TFN’s approved neighbourhood plan, 1,684 housing units are to be built over the next few years. The First Nation’s land use plan, which has already been approved by members, has an area zoned for hotel/ entertainment, although it’s not clear what will ultimately be built there. Earlier this year, the head of the B.C. Lottery Corporation added fuel to speculation that a casino

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potential hotel, but nothing has been finalized. It’s not clear if there’s any casino talk as part of that conversation or if talks are centered solely on a hotel. The TFN is not directly involved in those discussions. Whatever hotel complex is proposed, it would still be subject to TFN final approval. On another front, the TFN is looking at three new projects for its industrial land. Hartman said members have already given approval to lease about 100 acres, but a commitment was made to go back to members once tenants were lined up. The three projects out for consultation in the community include 57 acres to be leased to a pension fund industrial developer, an 11-acre site Port Metro Vancouver is looking to build a container examination facility and a one-acre car lot. Hartman said discussions are also talking place on possible options for agriculturally-zoned land, including a farm school. As far as sewer servicing goes, discussions continue on a number of fronts. “Right now we’re still keeping our options open with Metro (Vancouver) and Delta,” said Williams. One potential option is for the TFN to construct its own wastewater treatment plant. Williams said something will be finalized, one way or the other, by later this year.

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The totem pole in front of the Delta Museum in Ladner Village is in poor condition and must come down.

A Delta police officer was recognized this week for his commitment to provide seniors with the tools to avoid falling victim to fraud. On Monday, Const. Steve Wilson received the Simon Fraser Gerontology 2013 Elder Abuse Awareness to Action Award, presented in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of elder abuse prevention. Wilson, who is part of the department’s economic and technical crimes unit, was nominated by the Delta Seniors Planning Team after he took part in a series of workshops aimed at helping

seniors protect themselves from fraud. Planning team member Lynda Brummitt said Wilson not only provided information, but had great understanding of the embarrassment, sense of loss and anger that seniors often feel when they realize they’ve been defrauded. “His approach helps seniors and their family members know that if they were to experience a similar situation that they are not alone and there is help available,” she said. Brummitt said Wilson was willing to stay long after the workshops wrapped up to meet with seniors and their families to offer additional support and

information. “Elder abuse is a serious problem and it’s important for us to talk about it, develop support networks and provide resources to deal with elder abuse,” Wilson said. A six-year veteran of the force, Wilson said when he heard the phone message notifying him about the award, he thought it was a scam. “I was waiting for someone to ask for my credit card number,” he said. “After I phoned back and confirmed that I was receiving the award, I was absolutely ecstatic and I feel honoured to have been nominated by the Delta Seniors Planning Team.”

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Project next to bog moving forward

MK Delta Lands development proposal immediately east of Highway 91 includes mall and 1,000 housing units BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

After much debate this week, Delta council gave the preliminary approvals required to move a contentious North Delta development proposal to the next step. It was a full house at the council meeting in North Delta Monday night as civic politicians considered preliminary approval of the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment needed for the MK Delta Lands proposed development for a parcel of land just outside Burns Bog. The company owns about 200 hectares (500 acres) at that location. The proposed development would

ronmental significance but be contained within a 35development has not been hectare (89-acre) parcel ruled out. located along the east side Earlier this month, MK of Highway 91, immediDelta ately south of Lands 72nd Avenue. president It’s next to “We’re at a point Joanne the bog’s eco- now where we need Barnett logical conpresented versancy area, to know if Metro will but outside change the Regional a revised the designated Growth Strategy. We proposal to civic protected need to know that politicians, zone, and saying the is currently before we move company zoned for forward.” envisions a extraction Mayor Lois Jackson future for industrial, the land which would that “better allow a serves North Delta.” number of industrial uses, The updated proposal including peat extraction. includes an increase in It’s designated as a “study area” under the OCP, commercial area to more than 400,000 square feet, which means it has envi-

which would include a retail outlet mall and other neighbourhood commercial uses. The new proposed plan also includes up to 1,000 residential units in townhouse and apartment form. The proposal would encompass more than 1.52 million square feet, a 500,000 square foot decrease from the earlier plan, with 45 per cent designated for green space, walkways and storm water retention. In addition to the commercial and residential aspects, the MK Delta Lands proposal also includes upgrades to surrounding roadways to improve traffic flow. The company has committed to contributing up to $10 mil-

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lion for an interchange at 72nd Avenue and Highway 91, which was announced by the federal government in March, as well as $7 million to fully cover improvements to the 64th Avenue interchange. As well, following an announcement late last year that Burns Bog has received a Ramsar designation, signifying it is a wetlands of international significance, MK Delta Lands offered to give Delta almost 80 hectares (193 acres) on the west side of the highway, that would be added to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area. The proposal requires a number of approvals, including the OCP amendment, rezoning and removal from Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. Coun. Jeannie Kanakos voiced concerns that council was jumping the gun by giving preliminary approval to the OCP amendment. She said the plan has undergone significant changes since the public consultation process and the public has not had the chance to provide input on the new proposal, which incited applause from many in the audience. She said there are still concerns in the community around traffic and the density of the residential portion of the proposal, and the increased retail component, and stressed that she would like to see further public consultation before the proposal moves forward. “I think that Delta should have its house in order prior to asking anything of Metro Vancouver,” Kanakos said. Chief administrative officer George Harvie explained the process is still in the early stages and that council has to give preliminary approval to the OCP amendment application before an application can be sent to Metro Vancouver for consideration of removal from the Green Zone. If Metro does not approve the application, it cannot move forward and everything else becomes a moot point, he

Coun. Jeannie Kanakos Concerns voiced in community said. Mayor Lois Jackson stressed that all the concerns voiced by Kanakos would be addressed later in the process, if Metro Vancouver approves removal from the Green Zone. “We’re at a point now where we need to know if Metro will change the Regional Growth Strategy. We need to know that before we move forward,” she said, adding there will be more public consultation if the application proceeds. While the proposal has drawn support from many local residents and organizations, including the Ladner Business Association, Delta Gymnastics Society and Delta Hospital Foundation, there are still a large number of people opposed. In a newsletter earlier this year, Burns Bog Conservation Society president Eliza Olson said any development could threaten the environmentally sensitive wetland. Olson also presented council with a petition containing more than 4,600 signatures, including 180 collected by two students at Pinewood Elementary, asking the municipality to refuse the proposal. “The MK Delta Lands Group Inc. property has many designations but in the hearts of Delta residents, the designation that rings true to them is that it is bog land and even though it is not pristine carries many values for them including habitat for rare and endangered wildlife.”

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An open house will be held at Ladner United Church tomorrow evening to provide the public a look at plans that include a 15-unit townhouse project on the south side of the property.

Ladner United project to include 15 townhouses BY

JESSICA KERR

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A local church is opening its doors tomorrow to give residents a chance to look at its plans for the future. Ladner United Church is holding an open house Thursday night to showcase its plans for the church building as well as the surrounding property. Constructed in the late 1800s, the church has served the community for 120 years. While the building has undergone some changes since it opened in 1893, it has maintained its original character throughout the years, although time and weather have taken their toll. Exterior repairs, including a new roof, repainting, gutter replacements, light-

ing and perimeter draining, have already started. On the interior, the sanctuary will be restored and planned upgrades include a community kitchen, new offices, refurbished meeting spaces and a designated space for the extreme weather shelter. Rev. Jim Short said the restoration and renovations would cost more than $2.5 million. To help offset some of those costs, the church is proposing a 15-unit townhouse development on the south side of the property. There are three large homes, which are owned by the church, currently on the parcel. If approved, Short said, the homes would be demolished to make way for the development. “We think it’s going to be an incredible benefit not

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Ian Paton now splits time between council table and family’s acreage BY

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Ian Paton is a life-long Deltan, a farmer, an auctioneer and a municipal councillor. Q: What is your history with Delta? My history in agriculture is life long. I was born in 1956 on the farm that I currently still live and work on today. I spent all my youth on my family’s dairy, sheep

and crop farm. I continue to farm our 80 acres. Q: What would your father have done if he was aware of the optioned property on ALR land down at the port? He would not have been happy. In the 1980s he became chair of the ALC and travelled around extensively from town to town considering what land was to go in and what stayed out of the ALR. That was a

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usual? Yes, I think it will be business as usual and the Liberals are very happy that the voters at the last minute voted them in as a majority. I think they will look at the mistakes they made in the past and try to really clean things up here and try and put on a good show. I think there are 15 brand new MLAs that got elected with lots of energy and fresh ideas. I hope they will run a tight ship and a clean ship with no funny business. Q: What about independent Vicki Huntington, will there be any changes dealing with her? I don’t see any change at all; in fact, there were three independents last sitting and now we are down to one independent. If she would just join up with the Liberals, she could have some power in Delta but she refuses to do that and she sits in a quiet little dark corner in the legislature. How much are the Liberals going to gift her for projects in Delta when she is not part of the power? She is a smart lady; if she would join the Liberal party she may get into cabinet after some experience, and get considerable power for Delta. Q: What has been the good, the bad and the ugly about being on Delta council? The good would be working with the staff; they are so good. When I go to them with a problem to get something done, they do all they can to get it done. That goes from the mayor to the CAO to all the heads of departments. It’s good when people work well together. Q: What do you think of the regional policing issue? I think the policing issue is doing fine the way it is.

big job. Q: Is the ALR system and founding ideas and policies working? Yes I think it is. The chairman now is Richard Bullock; he is a real tough nut. He does not want to be wasting the ALC’s time with subdivision applications after a short time of new ownership of the land. Q: Now that the Liberals have got back in, will it be business as

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The chief is always keeping If you have a full-time council up to speed with job that you have to be at, issues and they are finding the council member job the bad guys and solving may not be for you. You crime. cannot go to meetings if Q: We don’t have our you are at your job. You own courts here in Delta. should be self-employed to Is that a fit in the problem? hours it It would be takes. nice to deal Q: What with our own are your problems and short-term have courts, goals? Name: Ian Paton but that is a To be a Position: Farmer and provincial member municipal councillor problem. of council, Residence: Ladner Maybe Vicki not use this can deal with position to that. get to another Q: What’s the bad part provincial opportunity. I of the job? was asked to run in the proThe time it takes to do vincial election many times, things. You are expected however I was elected to do to go to places and attend this job first, not to use this meetings, but there are so position to get that position many of these meetings. I without council experience. was at a conference recently Q: What should we do and the head speaker said with Paterson Park? the most important thing If you asked 100 people to take back with you to what should we do with your council is to have the Paterson Park, we would mayor and council’s wages get 100 different answers. doubled. “If you want smart It was a great experience people to be your leaders, when I was a kid to come you have to make it worth to the race track on a warm their time.” This is a fullsummer night. I think we time job. could plough the field Q: Now that a by-elecin the middle of the area tion will be called, what and seed a park with lawn kind of person could do where kids can play and the job? have fun.

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Delta Hospital Foundation is throwing a block party Family-friendly event set for Saturday will feature entertainment, rides, games and a walk-a-thon The Delta Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Hustle & Heart Block Party is set for this Saturday. The family-friendly event on the hospital grounds is an opportunity for the entire community to become reacquainted with their hospital in the spirit of health and the grassroots movement that helped shape it.

The block party will feature activities by donation such as entertainment, rides, games, refreshments, information booths, walk-athon and more. It will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delta Hospital Foundation board chair Keith McGee’s law practice, Jarvis McGee Rice, will

present the event and match funds raised on the day and all walkathon participant pledges dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. This matching pledge program automatically doubles everyone’s fundraising efforts. More information on the block party can be found at www.dhfoundation.ca or by calling 604-940-9695.

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What’s mine isn’t mine — not when the sons are around. Same goes for the husband. What’s his isn’t his either. The sons are around at the moment. This means that my phone charger tends to disappear. And my computer cord. And the iPhone dock. And the husband’s golf shirts. And his five iron. And his sunglasses. And pretty much everything in the fridge. “Anyone seen the roast?” I asked the kids the other day. “Or what was left of the roast that I planned to serve for dinner?” They looked at one another. “Um,” said one. “I might have made myself a sandwich.” “You might have?” I asked. “You don’t remem-

ber?” Whoever might have had a sandwich may have also washed it down with the two litres of two-per-cent milk I had bought three hours earlier. “Anyone seen my socks?” my husband hollered from our bedroom. “I have NO SOCKS! And NO BELTS! And WAIT A MINUTE! NO WHITE TSHIRTS! And NO RAZOR BLADES!” The sons looked at one another. “I was out of socks,” the oldest admitted. This, sad to say, is not an infrequent occurrence. The husband owns about two dozen pairs of socks, but there is rarely a pair in his drawer. Not when the sons are around. Let’s just say that when the sons see something in the home — be it a pair of socks or a pair of scissors — they also see something their parents do not: a little sign that says “Help Yourself.” Either that, or “Communal Property.” The item in question — yesterday it was the

husband’s cologne — will find itself relocated from its usual home. Where once it might have been positioned in the husband’s medicine cabinet, it will have mysterious taken up a new location, usually to one of the sons’ bedside tables. “I can’t find my phone charger,” I complained the other day. “And my phone is running out of juice.” “Oh,” said the youngest. “You should check in my backpack.” I did. And there it was. Funny, this state of affairs. After all, it wouldn’t occur to me to take possession of one of the sons’ golf clubs, or one of their computer cords. Call me oldfashioned, but if I wanted to borrow either, I would do the craziest thing — and ask. Where the contents of the household are concerned, however, my husband’s belongings tend to disappear much more frequently than my own. Let’s just say the sons see that sign on his expensive cologne. Not so much on my pricy perfume.

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Library unveils donated art collection 19 works of the late William Allister to be displayed at branches of the Fraser Valley Regional Library

The Fraser Valley Regional Library celebrated the receipt of an exceptional gift from the estate of an acclaimed Canadian artist during a ceremony at the Ladner Pioneer Library last Saturday. The late William Allister (1919-2008) donated the International Collection, 19 large acrylic on canvas paintings valued at nearly $160,000, to the regional library system. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, Coun. Jeannie Kanakos and FVRL board chair Grant Ward watched as Mona Allister revealed her late husband’s paintings. “The Allisters’ generosity and William’s creative talents have brought inspirational works of art to Fraser Valley Regional Library,” said Ward. “The library is proud to showcase and celebrate the great work of an outstanding Canadian artist.” Remarkable for their bright colours and expression of lively spirits, Allister’s works can be found in collections around the world. He had more than 30 one-man gallery

William Allister’s widow Mona took part in an unveiling ceremony last Saturday at the Ladner Pioneer Library. shows. Allister was also an actor, novelist, filmmaker, scriptwriter and a prisoner of war. He spent 44 months as PoW in Japan during the Second World War and his experience shaped his art. Allister once wrote, “As

an artist, I would paint towards peace, paint as I’d never painted before, stretching to the limits, soaring, exploring new forms, new harmonies.” Allister, who lived in Delta, was an avid library customer and began sharing

his art with the Tsawwassen Library in 2005. Each month he would loan a different painting. Library staff regularly saw customers of all ages become enthralled by the colours, textures, symbols and imaginative expressions

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of Allister’s work. “The Tsawwassen Library is where William found his inspiration to paint the International Collection,” said his widow. Allister spent many hours visiting the library to enjoy the books and complete

research for his paintings. As he neared the end of his life, he discussed with his wife his wish that the paintings be accessible to the community. “William could have chosen to sell his paintings to private collectors or galleries, to be enjoyed by only a select few, but that wasn’t enough for him. He took so much joy in his creative expression that he wanted everyone to see it, and what better place than at his library to make his art available to people of all ages and walks of life.” Allister knew that with 25 libraries in its system, FVRL could easily display the 19 large canvasses for public enjoyment. Thus, FVRL was chosen to be the recipient of the donation to fulfill Allister’s wish. The entire collection, featuring imaginative renderings and symbols highlighting the interconnection of cultures throughout history, will be exhibited at the Ladner Pioneer Library until Sept. 3, after which the paintings will move to their permanent locations in various FVRL libraries.

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MURPHY’S LAW Just resign already. Scott Hamilton, who has spent the last decade on Delta council, will soon have to vacate that position after he was elected as the Liberal MLA for Delta North in the provincial election earlier this month. Exactly when Hamilton bids farewell to municipal politics has become a topic for discussion lately as he’s mused about doing both jobs for the remainder of the year. The reason he’s even suggesting such a thing is to avoid the expense of a byelection to choose his successor at the council table, and while I applaud the effort to protect the public purse, there are a host of reasons why sticking around isn’t a good idea. There’s no denying that councillor is a part-time position and most who occupy seats at the Delta council table also hold day jobs, but MLA is a full-time gig, so Hamilton would be shortchanging the good folks of Delta North that elected him if he didn’t devote his full attention to his new job. The learning curve of a rookie MLA has to be steep, so it doesn’t make sense to be distracted by civic matters. Then there’s the whole issue of serving two masters at the same time and the potential for conflict of interest. Delta and Victoria don’t always see eye-to-eye, so to play for both teams could potentially put Hamilton in some awkward situations. There’s also the matter of pulling his weight at the council table as a distracted councillor for the balance of the year and then an absentee one for the bulk of 2014 is going to put a strain on his civic colleagues. Every time council members give themselves a raise we hear that a municipality with the population of Delta really should have a nine-member council, not just seven, so to be down to six only exacerbates that situation. What’s more, if he stayed on until the end of the year, Hamilton would be considered a lame duck councillor, not necessarily the best situation given some significant decisions with regards to the Southlands will likely be made during that time. I realize we’re even having this discussion because Hamilton, who would only take one salary if he held the two jobs simultaneously, wants to save taxpayers the expense of a by-election, but that ship has already sailed. The voters of Delta North knew if they elected him, or his council colleague Sylvia Bishop of the NDP for that matter, they would trigger a by-election. They didn’t take it out on him at the ballot box. Now it’s time to find his replacement.

Let’s not compel those who don’t vote to cast a ballot TOM SIBA PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE First of all, congratulations to Vicki Huntington and Scott Hamilton on their recent election as MLAs for Delta South and Delta North, respectively. Also congratulations to Bruce McDonald and Sylvia Bishop who finished in the runner up positions in the two Delta ridings. Although Victoria will miss their abilities, Delta is fortunate to continue to have their expertise on municipal council. Huntington made history by being the first independent to ever be re-elected. Winning twice over candidates as strong as Wally Oppal and McDonald is quite an accomplishment. I, like most everyone else, was taken in by the polls. While I expected Huntington to retain her seat in Delta South, I thought Bishop was a shoo-in to retain Guy Gentner’s seat in Delta North

for the NDP. As we all learned on election night, polling has become fallible. Over the last few years there has been much bemoaning of the abysmal turnout for elections of late. The last number I heard for Delta South was a 64 per cent turnout while the province as a whole came in at about 52 per cent. This year’s turnout was slightly better than the last provincial election, but the trend line has been downwards for all levels of government. This trend usually results in ideas to increase participation and the engagement of the citizenry in their government. The idea to make voting mandatory is floated on a regular basis. The objective is to get everyone out to the polls to elect our governments. Is this really a good idea? Are we not better off to just let a large percentage of the eligible population not vote, if that is what they wish? There is a recent statistic that could be a factor in the declining participation. The latest census suggests that 20 per cent of the Canadian population were born outside the country. It would seem logical those who have not grown up in a representative democracy would be less likely to vote. Where

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English is not their first language, there is even less likelihood they will vote. The fact that Richmond Centre had the lowest reported turnout in the province at 39 per cent would seem to support that theory. Richmond, of course, has a very large immigrant population. Would anything be gained by fining them for not voting? In due course, as new arrivals become familiar with the issues and the culture, they will increase their participation in the electoral process. There are others who don’t vote if they live in a riding where the result is a slam dunk. The ridings that had the highest turnout were those where there were close battles between two or three candidates. The turnout was high in Delta South in part because of the presence of Huntington on the ballot and her close battle with McDonald. If it had only been McDonald up against the NDP candidate, he would have won in a landslide, but turnout would have been less since it would have been a sure thing. As well, people should always have the privilege of not voting and hence choosing “none of the above.”

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Editor: Re: TFN putting focus on culture, May 24 Interesting article on the TFN rediscovering its culture. As a longtime non-status descendent of the West Coast, the TFN rediscovery has, unfortunately, missed the whole thrust of the First Nation’s culture, which was formed out of a direct connection to the land. How many years have we heard how the First Nations

are the true guardians of the environment? “Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods ... Our dead never forget this beautiful earth for it is the mother of the red man ... the perfumed flowers are our sisters, the shining water that moves in the stream and rivers is not just water but the blood of our

ancestors.” Chief Seattle, 1854. How would the chief like the blinding dust storm blowing off the beautiful earth of the TFN lands where pavement will soon cover the land that could grow the perfumed flowers and the nourishing food for their people and our people? From guardians to pillagers? Cecilia Tanner

Civic spending on police department rising too sharply Editor: We received our property tax bill last week and note that Mayor Lois Jackson commends her council for raising taxes only 1.9 per cent this year. This led me to wonder where our money goes, exactly. I reviewed the Corporation of Delta 2013

financial plan and see the Delta Police Department gets $33.9 million this year. I further note the budget for policing in 2010 was $29,454,500. This means Chief Jim Cessford’s budget has increased $4,445,500 over three years for a total of 15.1 per cent, or about five

per cent per year. Delta has not experienced a significant increase in population during this period and the crime rate is actually falling, so why do we need more cops? Would not this $4.4 million be better spent on schools and hospitals? Jerry Cutler

Tree huggers fail to grasp economic reality facing B.C. Editor: Re: Raeside cartoon, May 24 Cartoonist Adrian Raeside sees the Green Party as a sprout of hope on the trash pile of B.C. politics, even as British

Columbians who haven’t imbibed the Kool-Aid voted in a Liberal majority. The eco-nutjobs won’t be satisfied until capitalism capitulates to the tyranny of tree huggers. The chuckle-headed

Chicken Littles who flap about, clucking that the free enterprise system is killing the ecosystem, are jacked up on self-righteousness and utterly ignorant of economic and scientific reality. Gary McGregor

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Editor: Re: Don’t let tranquil community turn into Coquitlam, letter to the editor, May 15 Firstly, I would like to point out that Tsawwassen could not possibly develop into a Coquitlam. All you need to do is look at the geography of Tsawwassen. We just do not have the area to grow to anywhere near the level of Coquitlam. I am glad Al Anderson discovered Tsawwassen and realizes it is a great place to live and raise children. I think everyone who lives here fully realizes what a gem the area is. I would like to offer another view to Anderson’s comments. I moved here in 1966. Can you imagine what it was like then? I moved to a street where only four houses were located. The street wasn’t completed and we were surrounded by old growth for-

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We, the older lot, would like to live in one of the smaller structures being planned for the Southlands. For older people, it would be great to be able to shop in the local square without having to use our vehicles. At the same time, it would suit younger people as well. The European-style proposal is an excellent plan. I would suggest everyone avail themselves of the opportunity to see just what is being planned for the Southlands. It is not all going to be paved over and completely covered with houses. I would also suggest newer people to the area consider what Century Group and the Hodgins family have done for this community for many years. If they had not developed the area in the first place, it is doubtful any of us would be here. Pam McKinnon

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Group’s proposal and any future change to the Boundary Bay lands known as the Southlands. Our association with this land goes back over 40 years, when it was successfully farmed by a large, resident family that grew a varied crop of vegetables and hay as well as dairy cattle. Following are some of our reasons to preserve this land as farmland: 1. It is viable farmland that should be reserved for food production for a growing Lower Mainland

population. 2. The land is situated on a flood plain that is in great danger of destruction by rising sea levels of unknown heights, regardless of dike construction with extensive costs. 3. The fill and diking proposed would require a prohibitive flow of trailered trucks through Tsawwassen’s main thoroughfare. 4. With the already approved development of Tsawwassen Springs and at the Tsawwassen First Nation, general traffic

along with increased port and ferry traffic will make commuting in and out of Tsawwassen nearly prohibitive. 5. We urge all members of Delta council and others to visit 52nd Street and Highway 17 to see the destruction of prime farmland that grew beautiful pumpkins, squash, corn, peas, etc., which is now being covered by about three or four feet of river silt in preparation for commercial development by the Tsawwassen First Nations. Joyce and Al Warner

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Anderson to consider the older people, like myself, who have contributed greatly to the community we live in. We have paid taxes for years, which has contributed greatly to the improvement of facilities. Families are benefiting from the growth and added infrastructure in our area because people like me contributed. Consider this: If we had shown the same attitude to development that you are now expressing, 80 per cent of Tsawwassen would still look like Point Roberts and you wouldn’t be living here to lodge your complaint about further growth. There are people who have lived here a long time and now wish to end their days here, and not in an old folks home. Our children have grown and have families of their own and in a lot of cases have been forced to move away due to the high prices of homes in our area.

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est. In the spring we would go to sleep to the sounds of the frogs croaking. It was wonderful and very serene. We used to commute to Vancouver to work as there was no bus service whatsoever. Along with low population came very little facilities or infrastructure. There were no restaurants except the old Tsawwassen drive-In, located where the Dairy Queen is now. No library, hardly any shopping and one bank. We had no hospital and were forced to go to Richmond. I experienced a death in my family that was partially due to the poor proximity of a hospital. We raised our children here and we always knew the area had to grow. We did not picket or complain about newcomers to the area or continued growth. It was a fact of life. Change happens. However, my prime reason for this letter is to ask

Editor: Re: Don’t let tranquil community turn into Coquitlam, letter to the editor, May 15 I have been saying for years that South Delta is a very special place to live compared to the rest of the Lower Mainland. We live in a jewel of an area and I want to keep it that way. I understand change is inevitable but not all change is good. This fight over the Southlands has been going for over 40 years with very good reason: we love what we have here. Everyone I’ve talked to for over 25 years now all says the same thing: They

moved here because it was special. It’s removed from the hustle and bustle of large communities. It has natural green space, it’s quiet and it’s super friendly. The proposed development on the Southlands that just won’t go away will forever change what we have and not for the better in many minds. All the talk about fewer cars because people won’t have to drive is all gone. As for the proposed affordable housing issue, if you’ve been watching any new developments in our area, you will notice the prices are high and not reachable by many people. And

convenience? The proposed development has been moved away area from the town core, so that’s also a dead issue. The thought of doubling the size of the Boundary Bay area just so the residents around 56th Street won’t be inconvenienced by all the building and increased traffic is a hurtful joke to Boundary Bay residents. Please, don’t let our jewel be turned into something the majority of people don’t want or need. Quality of life can easily be taken away but very hard to get back. Rod Maksym

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Result sends a clear message Sound decision overdue

Editor: Re: Voters in Delta South fail to figure out it’s unwise to elect a voice in the wilderness, letter to the editor, May 17 I was a little surprised by the comments of D. Robertson for a few reasons. Is an independent MLA ineffective in B.C.? What are the alternatives? A) A Liberal MLA. Yet another backbencher toeing the party line, fearful of expressing a real opinion and losing any hope of moving up in the party ranks. B) An NDP MLA. Yet another useless voice of the opposition that is against any idea, good or

bad, the government puts forward. An independent MLA does not speak for either party and therefore is free to express the concerns and raise issues that are important to the constituents of Delta South. Furthermore, I feel proud to be part of a community that is bold enough to go against the norm and elect an independent MLA. It says we are not afraid to do things differently, and we have the confidence to elect a candidate willing to go it alone in a provincial election, symbolizing the independent free spirit of her riding.

Another vote in favour of installing speed bumps along 53A Street Editor: Re: Maybe speed bumps will slow 53A St. drivers, letter to the editor, May 22 Joyce Robinson brings up a good topic. I wonder what it’s going take to slow traffic down on 53A Street. Maybe it’s somebody getting killed, like a child. I realize people don’t want to fight their way through all the traffic lights on 56th Street, but when they’re speeding along 53A Street, they usually end up going through an orange or even red light.

Robinson is right: put three speed bumps, one at a crosswalk, since people will not slow down because police cannot be everywhere. Ask the people who have speed bumps in Beach Grove if they help slow down the traffic and do they mind having them. I think not. I would advise those in charge of our roads to think about doing something before someone gets badly injured or killed. Robert Slomen

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At the end of day, an MLA has only one vote in the legislature, and in a majority government we know how that goes. But having a voice uninhibited without party scrutiny is a totally different thing. The ability of our MLA to speak freely and loudly about local issues is a luxury few ridings have. How effective an independent MLA can be is up for debate, but it sends a clear message to Victoria: If you really want our vote, you better listen to us. Bruce Larkin

Editor: Re: Councillor not certain he’ll vacate seat, May 22 Welcome to B.C. politics: B.C. as in before common sense. Not days after the election we have a newly elected MLA telling us he can represent his constituency/carry on his duties as an MLA as well as hold his seat on Delta council. This is before Scott Hamilton has had a chance to even find out what his duties as an MLA are to

be. Will he be a backbencher or a cabinet minister? Does his party even know who he is? Is his work on council so minimal he can actually think this decision to be sound? Will his community be better served if he stays — let us say — for the Southlands decision (this is implied in the article)? Should he put the community through the expense of a by-election? Will he recant his decision about his ability to handle both positions once the

Southlands decision has been made? Did he even consider any of this before the provincial election? Perhaps he was more prepared to lose than to win? One way or another a by-election would have been required. Hamilton was elected to make sound decisions, so please make a sound decision. Welcome to B.C. politics. It presents a lot of questions and, well, very few sound answers. Peter van der Velden

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Harris Barn opens Refurbished and relocated heritage building celebrated with old fashioned barn dance

The grand opening of the restored and relocated Harris Barn took place on the grounds of the Kirkland House last Saturday afternoon. Following the formal ceremony, the celebration featured entertainment, a live and silent auction, and a barn dance. “With the opening of the Harris Barn as a community amenity, we have managed to preserve some of Delta’s heritage and celebrate Delta’s agricultural history at the same time,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “This structure first served this community as a functioning barn and now everyone in Delta will be able to enjoy it as a place for gatherings, celebrations and events.”

The addition of the Harris Barn to the Arthur Drive site in Ladner provides a new venue for large special events that had previously been lacking in Delta. The barn has 8,000 square feet of space over two floors with an occupancy capacity of 475 people. It has proven so popular that weekend weddings are already fully booked for the summers of 2013 and 2014. Funding from the federal government supported re-purposing the Harris Barn. This funding recognized the importance of preserving Delta’s heritage and transforming the barn into a community amenity.

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In the Community

Museum offering cruises along the historic Fraser

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The Delta Museum and Archives Society will be offering historical cruises along the Fraser River this weekend. Sailings will leave the wharf at the foot of Ladner’s Elliott Street at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, returning at 3 p.m. Hop aboard and discover the rich and fascinating history of Delta and the Fraser River from a new perspective, while enjoying a five hour, fully-narrated scenic cruise. While meandering along the mouth of the mighty Fraser, the rich history of the river and its shorelines will be shared. From the

fishing camps of the First Nations people to the European settlers that came in pursuit of gold, the Fraser has a diverse and multicultural story. This year’s SUBMITTED PHOTO cruises will Interpretive cruises along the Fraser River explore North are offered this Saturday and Sunday. Delta’s hiscalling 604-946-9322. Pretory, including Gunderson Slough, registration and pre-payAnnieville, River Road, ment are required. Kennedy Trail and many Participants are encourother historic sites. aged to pack a bagged lunch and dress for the Tickets are $45 per perweather as cruises take son and can be purchased place rain or shine (boats at the Delta Museum (4858 are covered). Delta St., Ladner) or by

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Delta Christian principal Tony Bylenga was a good sport as he got stuck to the wall by duct tapewaving students in a fundraiser for World Vision last Wednesday. The event raised $293.

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A springtime tradition 117th edition of Ladner Pioneer May Days delights crowds at Memorial Park

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May 29, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19 In the Community

Diabetes Foot Screening

If you’re living with diabetes, book a consultation with our Certiﬁed Diabetes Educator and receive: • A screening for diabetes-related foot problems St. David parishioners Millie Spence and Peggy de Lange at last year’s Big Lunch.

St. David’s puts another Big Lunch on the menu

The success of last year’s Big Jubilee Lunch at St. David’s Church in Tsawwassen has prompted organizers to repeat Britain’s Big Lunch format this Sunday. Moving the annual parish picnic from a local park to the church parking lot in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee initiated a new-to-Canada way of bringing together parishioners, friends and neighbours around a Big Lunch table. Since its beginning in 2009, thousands of Big Lunches have taken place in towns, villages and hamlets across the UK and Commonwealth, with 8.5 million people sitting down with their neighbours, block-party-style, to share

food and fun. On Sunday (UK-designated Big Lunch date), St. David’s Community Choir will bring light-hearted songs to the gathering, among them the Teddy’s Bear’s Picnic with its lilting, “There’s lots of wonderful things to eat; and wonderful games to play.” There will also be face painting, a paper hat-making station (for those who don’t have a favourite hat) and an opportunity to see how things are progressing in the Jubilee Community Garden, established last year. A Queen Elizabeth rose, planted at that time, and in bloom again, is an ongoing reminder of the parish commemoration of a royal milestone.

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Parishioner Tom Morrison will add a certain garden-party touch when he plays the harp during the Big Lunch. John Ashton Thomas, composer in residence of the DaCapo Music Foundation in England, has written a new song for Big Lunch 2013 that says it all: “...Out on our street, there’s a party today, Bunting is flying and sausages frying, We’ve set out the tables and made fruit punch...” Residents near St. David’s Anglican Church are invited to join parishioners and friends from noon to 3 p.m. when getting to know your neighbours is the beginning of growing a safer and happier community.

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A20 The Delta Optimist May 29, 2013 Coming Events Clubs & Groups $Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness on the second and fourth Wednesday every month: 7 - 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 29 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (Education Room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. $Delta Nature invites you to a Birds on the Bay event on Wednesday, June 5. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble around Boundary Bay Regional Park. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering inhabitants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Walk is from 9 a.m. - noon. No charge for event. Voluntary donation for snacks Info: 604-940-9296 or tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

$The Lower Mainland Green Team is working with the Corporation of Delta to remove the invasive plants ivy and lamium at Ladner Harbour Park on June 8 from 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tools and gloves provides, no experience necessary. To sign up and for more info please go to: http://www. meetup.com/The-LowerMainland-Green-Team/ events/97723492/ $Calling all dads, uncles, and grandpas - come introduce your baby, ages newborn to 23 months, to the wonderful world of children’s books, song, rhyme and rhythm on Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., or at George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., on Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Mothers, aunts and grandmas welcome too! $Learn how to load library books onto your eReader at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Wednesday, June 12 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Note: At this time, Canadian library eBooks cannot be loaded to

a Kindle. Seniors $A Spring Luncheon will be held Friday, May 31 at 12:30 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Entertainment by Fyne Tuned. Members $7; guests $8. Tickets at customer service desk. $United Way’s “Better at Home” program provides non-medical home support services to seniors. We need your help in bringing this program to your community. If you or someone you know needs this kind of support, we invite your input at a Community Meeting in South Delta on Thursday, June 6, 1 - 4 p.m. at the South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St. For more information contact Deirdre Goudriaan at Deirdre@teamplayconsulting.com or 778-891-8948. Fund Raisers $The 1st Kirkland Scouts and Venturers are fundraising for Canadian Jamboree 2013 in Sylvan Lake, Alberta with a meat draw at the Landing Pub in Ladner, Saturday, June 1 from 3 to 6

You are cordially invited to attend the 9th annual

Delta Sports Hall of Fame Gala Banquet Honouring this year's Hall of Fame Inductees and Sport Champions Saturday, June 8, 2013 Coast Tsawwassen Inn Cocktails: 6:30 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm

Guest Speaker Darcy Marquardt, Olympic Silver Medalist Semi-Formal attire is recommended Tickets $85.00 each For tickets call Sharon or Carlene at 604-943-0460 Visa & Mastercard accepted

p.m. For more information call 604-946-1056. $Southpointe Academy’s Citizenship Club’s community parking lot sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southpointe Academy, 1900-56th St., Tsawwassen. Proceeds go to Canuck Place. $IODE Boundary Bay Chapter has a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4939-1st Ave. (near English Bluff) Tsawwassen. Join us for coffee and cookies and browse through a wide assortment of anything and everything. All proceeds go towards local charities. Special Events $Mark your calendar for the always-popular collectible sale at Delta Hospital Auxiliary’s Ladner Thrift Shop, Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in our new Furniture Store located at 4830 Delta St., Ladner. All proceeds go to patient care and comforts and medical equipment at Delta Hospital. $St. Stephens East Delta United Church’s 12th

annual community hymn sing will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. This year’s special guests will be the Chimes Choir from Ladner United Church. We are located at 9696 Ladner Trunk Road (Hwy. 10, just east of Highway 99). All are welcome. $Car boot sales hosted by the Cammidge House Volunteers at Boundary Bay Regional Park take place every second and fourth Saturday commencing June 8 at the Centennial Beach Parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If interested in selling please bring ground sheet or display table etc. Allocated space only $10. Be ready for set up by 8 a.m. Additional information phone Tom 604-940-9296. $There will be a free guided tour of Burns Bog for newcomers in Delta Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Planet Ice parking lot, 10388 Nordel Court. To register contact Gurpreet Kaur at 604-5943455 ext. 128 or gurpreet. kaur@pics.bc.ca. Arts $A First Nation’s art and

exhibit show will be hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #289, 221835-56th St., Tsawwassen from June 1 to 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $To celebrate Aboriginal History Month in June, come and see our artist in residence, Loretta Williams, as she works on her current project at each of the three libraries. Loretta is a weaver who works in traditional and contemporary styles in both cedar and wool. She will be at George Mackie Library, 8440112th St. on Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. on Wednesday, June 12, 5 - 8 p.m. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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A22 The Delta Optimist May 29, 2013

Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

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Islanders capture Richmond tourney in thrilling fashion

Delta Islanders overcame a short bench and some tough opponents to win the top flight of Richmond Lacrosse’s annual Midget Tournament in thrilling fashion. The Islanders were down five regular players for the entire weekend and needed the help of call-ups Isaac Richmond, Evan Khara and Bentley Barrados to fill out the roster. Delta went undefeated in preliminary play — setting the stage for a pair of playoff barn burners. An early morning semi-final tilt with Rocky View from Calgary needed overtime to determine a winner. Goals from Dawson Trimble, Brendan Ancrum, Brad Phillips, Jared Beaton and Taylor Goundrey had the Islanders in front before Rocky View battled back to force extra time. Riley Phillips ended the drama when he converted a feed from Brad Phillips and

Jack Yingling at the 6:32 mark. Goalie Kyle Geere faced 63 shots. The championship game was all-Islanders in the early going as a natural hat trick from Riley Phillips and another goal from Beaton staked Delta to a 4-0 lead after one period. Goundrey added another in the second and third period goals by Riley Taylor and Ancrum seemed to be enough until the Islanders ran into penalty trouble in the final five minutes. Saanich stormed back to tie the game at 7-7 and forced the Islanders into another overtime battle. Riley Taylor’s second of the game secured the championship. Justin Smith was terrific in net, making 46 saves to earn player of the game honours. The Islanders are coached by Trevor Smith with assistants Cam Taylor, Darren Grant and Adam Haydon.

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Delta Midget “A” Islanders overcame Saanich’s stickwork to capture the top tier of the Richmond Midget Lacrosse Tournament. Delta needed overtime to win the semi-final and championship games, including an 8-7 triumph over Saanich.

Davidson steps into Islanders GM role Lacrosse club that runs junior and intermediate teams quickly fills position after Jamie Scott resigns last week MARK BOOTH

Perhaps Bruce Davidson’s first order of business can be figuring out how to beat his former team. The one-time Coquitlam Adanacs standout is the new general manager of the Delta Islanders junior and intermediate “A” programs. Davidson replaces Jamie Scott who was forced to resign last week after nearly two years at the helm. Scott was already working in the Abbotsford area and recently moved to Chilliwack, making the long trek to Ladner to oversee two teams an immense challenge. “We thank Jamie for his tireless efforts in helping with the merger of the junior ‘A’ and intermediate ‘A’ clubs,” said Islanders president Gary McBride, who met with

Scott last Thursday. “The union has established a great working relationship that has resulted in the junior team being a force to be reckoned with. “It had just become very difficult for him to make the commitment required to oversee two teams.” McBride didn’t have to look far for a replacement. Davidson was already serving on the board of directors and was the club’s head scout. He enjoyed an impressive playing career with the Adanacs at the junior “A” and WLA levels and served as a scout for the senior Adanacs, along with the National Lacrosse League’s Colorado Mammoth. The South Surrey resident has also been active with Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse and his son Connor plays at the intermediate “A” level

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for Richmond. “We are fortunate to have some with Bruce’s experience already with the organization,” added McBride. On the floor, the Islanders’ struggles continued against the Adanacs. Delta dropped its 12 consecutive regular season game to the defending league champions, this time an 8-3 setback on Saturday night. The Islanders have not beaten Coquitlam since the 2009 season and it’s apparent they’re having a difficult time creating quality scoring chances. The hosts were held off the scoresheet until Randy Jones’ goal at the 5:12 mark of the third period. Evan Messenger had the other tallies as Delta fell to 6-4 on the season. League scoring leader Cody Nass assisted on all three goals and now has 59 points

— 16 ahead of Coquitlam’s Chase McIntyre. One night earlier, Nass had eight points, including four goals, in a 12-8 road win over the Port Coquitlam Saints. Eli McLaughlin added two goals and four assists. Tyler Nett scored twice, while Evan Messenger had a goal and two helpers. The Islanders (6-4) are in a three-way tie for top spot with Victoria (6-2) and Coquitlam (63). The surging Shamrocks routed the Adanacs 15-8 on Sunday night. The league’s biggest early season surprise visits Ladner on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) when the 5-1 Langley Knights come to town. Boxla bits... • The club has also announced local products Evan Messenger and Jon Phillips will be aged up to the junior “A” team for the bal-

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ance of the season. Both have been regular callups and have more than held their own. Messenger is third in team scoring with 26 points in 10 games, while Phillips is fifth with 18 points. While the move does hurt the intermediate squad, the Islanders have always viewed the two teams as a five-year program and have assessed their talent accordingly. B.C. is the only province in Canada that has an intermediate division for 17-and-18-year-olds. • The club is still seeking business support to conclude its 2013 sponsorship campaign. Sponsors receive recognition at games, in programs and on the team’s website and webcasts. For more information contact team president Gary McBride at gmcbride@sd38.bc.ca

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Tsawwassen volleyball players help Seaside win U14 Nationals

A pair of Tsawwassen athletes helped the Seaside Volleyball Club make history at the recent U14 National Girls Volleyball Championships in Abbotsford. For the first time, the South Surrey club is Canadian champs in tier one at this age level thanks to an impressive run to the top of the podium that concluded with a straight set win over B.C. rival Victoria. The Seaside Wahine’s line-up included Melissa Loiselle and team captain Ashley Klassen, both Grade 8 students at South Delta secondary school. In total, Seaside fought its way through a gruelling nine match weekend to capture the 68-team event. Seaside captain Ashley Klassen accepts the national Coming off a disappointing sixth champions banner after her team’s win in Abbotsford. place finish at the provincials, the girls were seeded 15th at the Nationals in the most hotly contested and spirited matchpool play. They set the tone early with a es of the day, Seaside withstood a heavy convincing win over Manitoba champion attack and prevailed in two sets (25-20, 25Mavericks (25-16, 25-14) and also defeated 20). With an opportunity to play for gold on Burnaby and Spruce Grove to win their pool the line, Wahine survived a three-set battle group. against Alberta champion Canuck Spark The second day proved to be much from Calgary. The girls won the first set eastougher as Wahine battled past a pesky Fog ily, but an emotional letdown cost them in Hawks team from Edmonton (29-27, 25the second, falling 25-12. Seaside reset and 20), then defeated Manitoba’s Prairie Fire was able to pull off a thrilling 16-14 victory. Inferno (23-25, 25-11, 15-11). They easily Klassen and teammates Kennedy Fulcher got past Apex from Burnaby, to set the stage and Stephanie Pak were selected co-MVPs. for a showdown with Canada West’s best The roster also features: Anna Shocohian, teams. Riley Stepaniuk, Charlotte Pavelick, Tara The girls stuck to their game plan of Coble, Cameron Vosloh, Nadia Prokopich, aggressively attacking, while trying to match Bella Gretsy and Patricia Dun. their defence with that of their opponents. The team is coached by Ray Lee and In the quarter-finals, Wahine drew LVC assistants Donna Vosloh, Ben Shocohian and Fire Intensity from London, ON. In one of Ella Bouchey.

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South Delta’s Arjun Bains and Dan Keen were among 26 winners of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s annual scholarship program. The pair were honoured at a recent year-end gala. The scholarships recognize academic achievement and community/school service. Eligible candidates must have played at the Midget or Juvenile level this past season and have to apply their award towards tuition at a post-secondary institution.

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

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In Loving Memory of our dear ones, Brother Tex and Father Eldon who left our lives on May 29th. and June 3rd. 2005. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in circle ﬂight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. So loving – So loved The Birch Family

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Peggy May passed May 28, 2010 “If you forget the way to go and lose where you came from If no one is standing beside you Be still and know I am” Our Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Friend is always with us. She lives in our laughter, she’s crystallized in every teardrop. She’s the place we come from, and she’s the map we follow. Nothing on earth separates us – not time, not space, not even death. Always loved and treasured We miss you so! Love Kerry, Bruce, Jens, Keir, Tineke, Kajsa, Scott and the rest of our families & friends!

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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

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Roadway Roadway Towing Towing Ltd. Ltd. has has two two positions positions available available for for tow tow truck truck operators. operators. Applicants Applicants must must reside reside in in the the area area in in order order to to meet meet our our contract contract obligations. obligations. Applicants Applicants must must have have a a minimum minimum of of a a class class 5 5 driver’s driver’s licence licence without without restrictions. restrictions. Most Most importantly importantly chosen chosen applicants must pass a criminal record check prior to being hired. applicants must pass a criminal record check prior to being hired. Experience is preferred however training will be provided to the right Experience Some is preferred however skills trainingand will be to the right applicant. mechanical an provided understanding of applicant. Some mechanical skills weekends and an understanding of automobiles is an asset. Shifts include and some on call automobiles is an asset. Shifts include weekends and some on call nights. Company also offers an excellent benefits package. Drivers nights. Company also offers an excellent benefits package. Drivers are paid on commission so the harder you work the more you can are paid on commission so abstract the harder work more you can make. Resume and drivers canyou either be the faxed or emailed. make. Resume and drivers abstract can either be faxed or emailed.

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Sunburn is no day at the beach. Short-haired pets and those with pink skin and white hair are especially susceptible. Limit their exposure. Watch for hot pavement and beaches. Sensitive paws burn easily.

Watch for signs of heatstroke: Rapid panting, hot skin, twitching muscles, a dazed look. Wrap the animal in a towel soaked with cool, not cold, water. In severe cases, place them in the bathtub. Heatstroke can be fatal.

ACROSS

Never leave your pet in a parked car, not even if you crack the windows or park in the shade. On a 70O day, your car's temperature can rise above 150O in minutes. This is extremely dangerous for your pet, and the number one cause of heatstroke.

May 28/13

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1. 14.Requests Maneuver in a game 2. in themale Dalichicken region 15.Spoken A castrated of Yunnan 16. Write bad checks 3. Up to the time of 17.Common Sewer inhabitants 4. ankle injury 18.Tedium Farewell (Spanish) 5. 6. Greek letter3 goals in 19.9th Player makes 7. oneAbnormal game closed body sac 8. whorainbow obtainsgoddess pleasure 22.One Greek from other’s pain 23.Long Tax collector 9. narrative heroic poem 10. Possessed DOWN by force 11. Autonomic nervous system 1. 13.Requests Treats with contempt

39.Fearless Suppliesand with air 15. 34. Bears Fee, ___, foe, fum 57. daring 44. Short stays 20. Before 35. One dish meal 58. Sound after its source has 45. Sown a lawn 21. Light ringing sound 38. Blends Goatlikeofantelope 46. 60 min. units (abbr.) 24. soul and calypso stopped 40. Fall Consumed food 59. rockOkla. city 48.Blackboard Second largest 25. off in intensity 41. Gives Peels medicine 60. domedpicket or vaulted recess 49.AFence 26. 50.Six 2nd(Spanish) largest Algerian port 27. receipts 42. Gross Emerald Isle 61. cityFrench city 28. measures 43. Square Duties helpful to others 62. 51.Herringlike Camel or goat fabrics 29. 45. Ablaze Fragments of cloth 63. clupeid ﬁsh 52. 19th Hebrew letter 30. Incapable of ﬂexibility 47. Frozen water 64. Oriental sauce 53. Frosts 31. Bears, sheep or goats 54. 17th state 33. An open skin infection 55. Inquisitorial 36. Effeminate with(abbr.) air 15. 56. Supplies Manuscripts 37. Bears Competed in a speed test 39.

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2. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan 3. Up to the time of 4. Common ankle injury 5. Tedium 6. 9th Greek letter 7. Abnormal closed body sac 8. One who obtains pleasure from other’s pain 9. Long narrative heroic poem 10. Possessed by force 11. Autonomic nervous system 13. Treats with contempt

33. Beetle Bailey’s dog

20. Before 21. Light ringing sound 24. Blends of soul and calypso 25. Fall off in intensity 26. Gives medicine 27. Gross receipts 28. Square measures 29. Ablaze 30. Incapable of ﬂexibility 31. Bears, sheep or goats 33. An open skin infection 36. Effeminate 37. Competed in a speed test

48. Spanish river 49. Stated an inquiry 56. Laid-back California county 57. Fearless and daring 58. Sound after its source has stopped 59. Blackboard rock 60. A domed or vaulted May recess 28/13 61. Six (Spanish) 62. Spanish French city 48. river 63. Stated Herringlike clupeid ﬁsh 49. an inquiry 64. Oriental sauce 56. Laid-back California

county

44. Short stays 45. Sown a lawn 46. 60 min. units (abbr.) 48. Second largest Okla. city 49. Fence picket 50. 2nd largest Algerian port city 51. Camel or goat fabrics 52. 19th Hebrew letter 53. Frosts 54. 17th state 55. Inquisitorial 56. Manuscripts (abbr.)

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REAL ESTATE 6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

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

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

6008-14

Houses - Sale

6020-01

At WE BUY HOMES We CASH YOU OUT FAST! We Also Take Over Your Payments Until Your Home is Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us First! (604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

6020-06

New Westminster

6030

Chilliwack

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

6065

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

Langley/ Aldergrove

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

6008-28

Richmond

6035

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

Surrey

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

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

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

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

6008-42

S. Surrey/ White Rock

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

6015

For Sale by Owner

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

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6020-34

Apt/Condos

1 BR 800 sf, coach home Ladner $1,100 July 1, Les 604-946-1133 www.ladner.ca/rent1 CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

Real Estate Investment

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

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE

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

6065

Recreation Property

QUIET Clean 2br 3rd flr ste, Tsaw. nr amens, park like setting, carpets, Now Ref’s req, $1000. 778-316-3401

Peninsula Property Management

BEST LAKE FRONT FROM VAN only 1 hr, nr Bellingham, 2,900 sft, 5 br, 4.5 bath, 19 yr old home. Beautiful low bank waterfront, $679,000. Call 604-734-1300 CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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

6020-46

S. Surrey/ White Rock

COMPLETELY UPDATED approx 2000 sf, 4 BR, 3 full bth, central loc, RV prkg, nr schools, shops & bus. $795,000. 778-233-5500

Houses - Rent

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

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BDRM , $815, 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 COURT 2 Br, $1100 new reno's, garden lvl, quiet, np, Incl heat/hw 604-250-5390, 778-999-6853 TSAWWASSEN VILLA 1 BR $810, 2 BR $1050 with d/w. Newly reno’d incld balc, prkg, h/w & heat, cat neg. avail June 1, 604-880-5391

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

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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DELTA WEST

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

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6540

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

Peninsula Property Management

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

Call Dawn (604) 536-0220

www.rentinfo.ca 3 BR, split lvl, ns/np, near Ladner Centre, bus, shops, 3 appls, $1700 + utils, 604-325-3420 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2level house Ladner, np, nr school/bus $1800 July 1st. 604-946-2983

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 and 2 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-454-4469 Harbourside Affordable 3 bedroom suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. To view please call 604-868-9453

6565

TSAWWASSEN Beautiful, central 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1076 sf, 6th floor, overlooking BG golf course, large wrap balcony, storage, 1 parking, np/ns, refs, $1650 incls heat, available NOW. Call 604-943-8290 or 604-314-0220

Office/Retail Rent

Commercial Space for Lease Tsawwassen: 640 to 1580 sq ft

Ladner: 1080 sq ft at Harbourside Plaza, Delta Street. Contact Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR Tsaw g/l, reno’d, now, 5 appl, fp, $1100 +40%utils, quiet,

ns np, 778-888-0546

LADNER LARGE 2 br bsmt ste, fenced yard, prkg, 4 appls, $900, inste w/d, ns/np 604-765-3642 2BDRM/1BTH ground level suite, own laundry room, close to buses schools. No Pets $1,075/month util inc. Call (604) 946-4108

Wanted To Rent

WANTED 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

MOVING?

TSAWWASSEN Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. 1 & 2 bedroom suites available 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 Court 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet bldg close to amenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. Building updates consist of putting greens, windows and patio doors. To view these suites please call 604-306-7877

For a full list of our availabilities check:

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

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

AUTOMOTIVE 9102

Auto Auto Finance Finance

9102

Auto Finance

9125

Domestic

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or no Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

9110

Collectibles & Classics

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

CALL 604-946-9455

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Houses - Rent

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

6615

Surrey

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

6540

Out Of Town Property

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

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

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RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C.

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

6008-30

Peninsula Property Management

604.536.0220

Mobile Homes

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

6052

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

Apt/Condos

PHONE:

6050 $739,900 YORKSTON South area Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ft Cstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm + Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call 778-298-8108. See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108

6508

www.rentinfo.ca

6508 TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

Recreation Property

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6020-14

Lots & Acreage

Real Estate

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

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

6008-18

6020

RENTALS

9125

Domestic

1992 CHEV Cavilar, 4 door, auto, 1 owner, int/ext exc cond, red, 224K, $1100 obo, 604-948-0265, please wcall after 5:30pm 2006 Chev Cobalt Only 64,700 km Exc.Cond. No accidents, 2Dr M/T, $6,400. (604) 710-4985

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

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HOME SERVICES 9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

1991 Ventura Royale Immaculate condition, have all service records, a must to see. $3,800. Call: (604) 850-8742

9145

Scrap Car Removal

8055

Cleaning

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8058

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

8075

Farrant Drywall 604

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

95 CHEV BLAZER LT

Asking $1850 604-467-8914 after 7pm

9160

Sports & Imports

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

9515

Boats

GJ CONSTRUCTION

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Electrical

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

8095

Fiberglass

FIBERGLASS SUNDECKS www.bestfiberglassdecks.ca Call: (604) 780-3939

8125

Gutters

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

8130

Handyperson

NEED A HAND?

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $6,975. 604-837-7564 Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14 ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

8140

604 240 9340 Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, pavers, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, drainage, jackhammering. Old pools filled in, decks, concrete 604.782.4322

S.B. Gardening Aerating, Pwr Raking, Real Type Lawn Mowing. 604-710-1348 or 604-946-1348

8160

Lawn & Garden

Commercial Residential SANDY

946-8460 or 202-8319

8080 Black with leather interior. Fully loaded, aircared, excellent condition, 360,000 km

Drywall

Heating

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

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

Landscaping

• 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

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8185

Moving & Storage

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8195

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

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

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8185

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PRESSURE WASHING

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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8250

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Rubbish Removal

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Roofing

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Plumbing

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Insured/WCB

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8220

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Paving/Seal Coating

8205

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15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~

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Tiling

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Top Soil

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Plumbing

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24 HOUR SERVICE

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Reasonable Rates www.universalheating.ca

Your local plumbing & heating contractor

8270

Screens

DON’T BE BUGGED THIS SUMMER PATIO DOORS RETRACTABLE SCREENS

WINDOW SCREENS

Call Brian 604-250-0711

B MAC SCREENS

(formerly Delta Screen Shop)

List It. Sell It. Guaranteed. Craig Can’t Do That. Why? Trusted Sellers You know the sellers and so do we. No scams. No concerns. YVJ LPXQ UEFKTSFUSH Local Buyers You know your community and you can trust the folks you know.

$49 buys you a print and online ad in 1 market until sold*! WCGPR UGFDX TE XQGXH

You get what you FSST O RVGCGFXSSTH YEEN XETGJH Trusted Vendors, Local Buyers

* if you reduce the cost of your item by 10% each month. Private party only.

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A28 The Delta Optimist May 29, 2013

SET

FREE

Spend $250 and receive a

SUMMER

Swiffer WetJET Starter Kit

with Bonus Reﬁll Pack

$29.99 value

Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free Swiffer WetJET Starter Kit with Bonus Refill Pack. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $29.99 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, May 24th until closing Thursday, May 30th, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 485137 BONUS u

FREE

™

REFILL PACK

Ziploc food containers

assorted packs and sizes

261978

AA4, AA2, C2, D2, 9V1

162190

500 g 280006 / 279852 / 457632

231740

no name sliced side bacon ®

regular or low salt, 500 g

473049

Raid wasp & hornet, crawling insect max or home insect killer

Raymond Evison Esme and Abilene

EACH

Energizer regular pack batteries

PC® premium clematis

4.69

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

4.99

Country Harvest bagels

assorted varieties, pkg. of 6 854038

LIMIT 3 AFTER LIMIT

9.69

Cheetos or Munchie Mix

selected varieties, 250-300 g 771553

12 inch 261915

103837

fresh cherries

product of USA, no. 1 grade

Oasis juice

selected varieties, 960 mL

172361

selected varieties, 128 mL pouches

725536

PC Organics® strained baby food

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

3.97

LIMIT 12 AFTER LIMIT

1.28

Kraft cheese slices

processed cheese product, selected varieties, 500 g 145556

706105

7 3.5

our gas bar and

per litre**

267891

AFTER LIMIT

1.68

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

4.47

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

29.97

General Mills Cheerios or kids cereal selected varieties, 330-500 g 342052

Similac or Nestle Good Start formula powder selected varieties, 900 g 579947 / 206315

Huggies 10X wipes

selected varieties, 648-768’s 878478

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

5.47

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

23.97

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

19.99

†

Redeem Superbucks towards purchases made in-store.**

in Superbucks® value using any other purchase method

Anco Gouda

assorted varieties, 200 g

LIMIT 2

you pay with your

6.55 /kg

Pampers super big pack diapers

selected varieties, 58-128’s

/lb

Fuel up at earn in Superbucks value when

Or, get

PC® deluxe annual planter

10000 03630

**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identiﬁcation may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2013. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.

Prices are in effect until Thursday, May 30, 2013 or while stock lasts. *Price Matched Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes, and carried at this store location) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). Guaranteed Lowest Prices applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, pattern, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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