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Parents cry foul over school cuts About two dozen parents, students and teachers had their say on the Delta Board of Education’s proposed spending cuts aimed at balancing the operating budget for the 2013-2014 school year, which include cuts to rural busing and culinary programs.

The board has tabled $1.9 million in cuts to staff, programs and supplies to help cover a projected $3.5 million deficit. ❙ See story, P.4

Agricultural Land Reserve turns 40 It was 40 years ago, on April 18, 1973, that the BC NDP government passed into law the B.C. Land Commission Act, which put millions of hectares of farmland under the oversight and protection of an Agricultural Land Reserve.

Today the ALR has 4.7 million hectares, protecting what accounts for just 4.7 per cent of the province’s total land base. ❙ See story, P.6

Candidates face off The environment, protection of farmland, and port expansion topped the concerns of voters as Delta South candidates held a debate at the Genesis Theatre Tuesday night.

Incumbent independent MLA Vicki Huntington, BC Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald, and BC NDP candidate Nic Slater squared off in the first of three all candidates’ meetings. ❙ See story, P.3

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Delta South candidates clash at debate MLA hopefuls square off at first of four allcandidates’ meetings Tuesday night

in a stronger environmental assessment process.

“We have a track record of dealing with environmental issues in an important way,” he said.

Slater said the NDP brought in the Agricultural Land Reserve 40 years ago and although it was controversial at the time people now accept it as being important.

But McDonald said the Agricultural Land Commission doesn’t have the resources it needs to protect farmland.

McDonald said the provincial body needs to reduce the loss of farmland,

work on mitigation, and compensate farmers for lost land as it did with the South Fraser Perimeter Road project.

“We’ve lost 218 acres of land for the SFPR and that’s a truly unfortunate thing to have happened,” he said.

Huntington said there are only two ALR enforcement officers for the entire province.

“It’s absolutely ludicrous, they can’t even get out of the office to enforce the rules,” she said.

When asked about the Massey Tunnel replacement project, McDonald said a solution is 10 years away, but

the SFPR will improve congestion in the short term.

“It is my major priority, the province has committed to it, we will not allow them to change that commitment,” he said.

Huntington said there are many technical upgrades that can be done, but the ministry of transportation doesn’t want to spend money on a tunnel that is going to be replaced.

If they do move the tunnel, it’s so they can get their airport fuel up the river, she said.

“There’s no money in the budget for

that new tunnel, so where’s the commitment,” said Slater, adding a better solution is to fund public transit.

“I think everybody knows if you go downtown you have to be back at a certain time—pumpkin time—because the busses stop running,” he added.

McDonald agreed transit is poor south of the Fraser River and called TransLink “an absolute disgrace.”

On the subject of child poverty, Slater said the government has cut services that has increased child poverty in B.C. In a province as rich as ours with an abundance of resources, increased poverty is not acceptable, he said.

Huntington said child poverty has an affect on health care and education and the status quo is not working.

“I’ve come to the conclusion that we as a society need to discuss the pros and cons of a guaranteed minimum income,” she said.

There were a few spicy encounters between the candidates, such as when Slater accused the conservative movement of engaging in negative politics and attacks in order to discourage women, minorities and youth from voting, since those demographics never vote conservative.

“I think you’ve been watching too much U.S. TV,” said McDonald in response.

As the debate was wrapping up, McDonald said that in the four years Huntington has been MLA, she has never met with council or the school board. McDonald was booed loudly by the audience as a flustered Huntington tried to respond.

Slater received warm applause to end the evening when he said that the bickering between Slater and Huntington was an example of the sort of negative politics the NDP wants to avoid.

province for another generation,” and quickly went on the attack against NDP leader Adrian Dix. “I can’t remember a campaign where the choices are as stark as this one, where we have a chance to grow government, grow taxes, kill the opportunity for liquefied natural gas exports, or we have the chance to shrink government, grow the economy, lower taxes and pay off the debt for our kids,” Clark told reporters gathered outside

Government House in Victoria.

The NDP has supported LNG exports, but wants to extend B.C.’s carbon tax to natural gas drilling emissions that would add up to $100 million more a year. Clark has suggested taxes and royalties from LNG exports should go toward a “prosperity fund” that could pay off B.C.’s debt in 15 years.

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins has emphasized that B.C.’s debt

nearly doubled under the NDP government of the 1990s, and has almost doubled again in the 12 years of B.C. Liberal rule.

Dix boarded his campaign bus Tuesday for a series of stops in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Cummins and B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk are also traveling the province as they prepare for a leaders’ radio debate on April 26 and a TV debate April 29.

Dix was forced on the defensive after the B.C. Liberals publicized offensive comments made by the NDP’s Kelowna-Mission candidate on a local Internet site four years ago.

Dix issued a brief statement Tuesday announcing Dayleen van Ryswyk has resigned and the party will nominate a new candidate. Van Ryswyk’s remarks about aboriginal and French-Canadian people were “unacceptable,” Dix said.

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The environment, protection of farmland, and port expansion topped the concerns of voters as Delta South candidates held a debate at the Genesis Theatre Tuesday night.

“There is more to life than strictly the economy,” said incumbent independent MLA Vicki Huntington in response to a question about Port Metro Vancouver’s terminal two expansion, adding there has to be a balance with the environment.

“One of the reasons I’m so concerned about terminal two is that it will tip the balance and destroy what we have here,” said Huntington to loud applause.

BC Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald, a member of Delta’s council, said the port won’t be allowed onto farmland just because it’s easy to develop.

He said Deltaport provides income and wealth to the province, but development needs to be sustainable to ensure quality of life is not impacted.

McDonald said the port is undergoing an environmental assessment on a terminal expansion.

“I haven’t made up my mind on terminal two,” he said. “We’re still going through the proper process.”

McDonald said he doesn’t think there’s a conspiracy to “rape and pillage” farmland, but the crowd groaned in disbelief.

BC NDP candidate Nic Slater said it’s distasteful when people put the economy before everything else, adding an NDP government would bring

❙ NDP candidate Nic Slater (left), Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald (centre), and independent candidate Vicki Huntington (right) squared off at Delta Secondary School’s Genesis Theatre Tuesday in the first of four all-candidates’ meetings for Delta South. Tyler Garnham photo

Provincial election campaign officially kicks off ahead of May 14 vote ❙ Tom Fletcher reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Premier Christy Clark formally began the B.C. election campaign Tuesday with a visit to Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to end the current government and begin a 28-day run to form a new one.

Clark began with the dramatic claim that the May 14 vote is “a choice that will do nothing less than define our

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Delta secondary to get $18.6M seismic upgrade Work to begin summer of 2014 and continue to late 2015 ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf editor editor@southdeltaleader.com

Delta Secondary School will be getting an $18.6 million seismic upgrade thanks to new funding announced by the provincial government last week.

The project has been on the Delta School District’s capital plan since 2005, and will involve reinforcing the school’s foundation, which sits on piles.

“Most of the work will be done below ground, which is more expensive than working above ground,” said Frank Geyer, director of facilities and planning for the school district.

Three areas of the school will be subject to the upgrades, including the Genesis Theatre, the automotive and woodworking wing, and a

portion of the main school building.

By reinforcing the footings the school sits on, Delta secondary will be better able to withstand a major earthquake, in the event the soil beneath the school fails, and liquifies.

“The building itself is safe, this just makes it safer,” said Geyer.

Complicating the project is the fact the school is a patchwork of buildings and additions built at different times to different standards. The school’s theatre was built in 1987, while the automotive wing dates back to 1965, “There’s about 11 different components to the school,” said Geyer. Some of the construction goes back more than 60 years.

Work on the school is expected to start in summer of 2014 and continue until late 2015. The impact on students will be minimized by doing much of the work during summer months.

“It’s very invasive, time-consuming work,” said Geyer.

❙ Upgrades to Delta secondary will make the Ladner high school more resistant to the effects of soil liquefaction in the event of an earthquake.

Much of the work will be behind the scenes, and the projects include little renovating of student space. The automotive and woodworking wing will be reconfigured and modernized, however.

Geyer says replacing the school would likely cost more than $60 million.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Don McRae announced plans for earthquake-re-

sistance work on 45 B.C. schools, with a whopping price tag of $584 million. With 37 of B.C.’s 60 school districts in earthquake-prone areas of the province, the government’s systematic program to reinforce schools stretches back to 2004.

The province has already conducted seismic upgrades on a number of Delta schools, including Devon Garden, Port Guichon, Sunshine Hills, and Pinewood elementary schools, as well as Burnsview and Delview secondary schools.

The province announced $10 million for seismic upgrades at South Delta Secondary School in March.

Geyer said the only outstanding seismic upgrade project in the school district is at Gibson Elementary.

“Hopefully we’ll get approval for that in 2015,” he says. “Considering our location and geography, [Delta school district] is in great shape.”

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Proposed school district cuts criticized at SD37 meeting Reductions in busing and culinary programs decried by parents, teachers and students ❙ Sheila Reynolds reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Cuts to rural busing and culinary programs dominated the discussion at a Delta School District budget meeting Tuesday night.

About two dozen parents, students and teachers had their say on the Delta Board of Education’s proposed spending cuts aimed at balancing the operating budget for the 2013-2014 school year.

The board has tabled $1.9 million in cuts to staff, programs and supplies to help cover a projected $3.5 million deficit. The rest of the money would come from a $1 million reserve and increasing continuing education and international student revenue.

The largest shortfall in Delta’s budget is due to the province slashing student busing funding by 47 per cent over three years, meaning

the district has to reduce its busing costs by $380,000 in each of the next two years.

To do that, it’s been proposed rural bus routes be discontinued, except for children with special needs. The suggestion raised the ire of many parents.

Mom Skye Zabil said she felt the board’s recommendation bordered on discriminatory.

“What I’m hearing … is that the needs of special needs students’ parents takes precedence over ours, but more importantly, the safety of special needs students takes priority over my childrens’, and that offends me.”

Other parents worried about the safety of kids walking beside busy roads and through remote and forested areas, possibly in darkness.

Tony Clark has two kids at Pinewood Elementary in North Delta, near Watershed Park. His children would have to walk to school along Highway 10, where there is no sidewalk and speeding is prevalent.

“You want kids to walk there with trucks going a hundred kilometres an hour?” Clark asked trustees.

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“It’s not going to take very long … there’ll be an accident along there.”

Jeannie Stewart lives in Boundary Bay and her son takes the bus to South Delta Secondary daily. She’s particularly concerned about his well-being walking because he’s deaf.

“He does not hear cars coming from behind,” said Stewart. “Student safety, to me, should be the top priority of the board.”

Supporters of Delta’s high school culinary arts programs also decried a planned $64,000 cut to teaching cafeteria funding.

Gerald Worobetz, chef instructor at South Delta Secondary, said though there may not be many students in the culinary program, the benefits are far reaching. He said the inclusive program provides the much-talked-about “experiential learning,” leading to achievement and job skills, while simultaneously feeding staff and students.

Lori Pilling, culinary arts teacher at Delta Secondary’s kitchen, pointed to the fact the program attracts students who may not succeed in other areas.

❙ Boundary Bay mom Jeannie Stewart is concerned about cuts to busing the Delta School District is proposing to help balance their budget. Sheila Reynolds photo “Our program catches students that would fall through the cracks,” Pilling said. “We provide students with opportunities to feel pride in themselves, opportunities to succeed.”

Student Sam Ross, who attends Seaquam Secondary, said he had never cooked for anyone but his

family before this year, and has now served food to a thousand people.

He said it disturbs him that other students might not be provided the opportunity he has.

“The culinary program is a program we cannot afford to lose,” said Ross.

Worobetz, Pilling and Seaquam teacher Michael Boyle said cuts to kitchen support staff would inevitably lead to safety issues and accidents.

Other speakers suggested Delta trustees look elsewhere to trim costs, such as administration.

Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer said after a decade of restraint, services need to be restored, not cut further. He said slashing school supply accounts by a proposed $80,000 will only leave parents on the hook. Parents, said Steer, should not be asked to “shoulder a greater burden” than they already are.

Tuesday night’s meeting was for “information gathering” purposes only, said trustees, who vote on the final budget next Tuesday (April 23).

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Delta runner narrowly misses Boston Marathon bombing Pargol Lakhan crossed the finish line just 19 minutes before first bomb went off ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

When 31-year-old Delta runner Pargol Lakhan crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon, she was exhausted, sore, and crying.

Her tears were for a frustrating injury that kept her from running her best in a race she had dreamed of all year.

But horror soon took the place of disappointment when she realized that where she had been just 19 minutes before was now strewn with blood, smoke, and human agony.

“We were walking to the door to meet our family and then we heard the sound,” she said from a hotel in New York City. “I didn’t see it and we didn’t see it but we heard it. It was very loud.”

Lakhan soon learned that an apparent terrorist attack had taken place at the finish line and the scene was now a chaotic mix of first responders, fleeing spectators and runners, and badly injured victims.

“The sound was so loud and we heard people screaming,” and one of her friends received a phone call from her brother asking whether she was okay.

Lakhan had gone to the Boston Marathon with a group of four Vancouver runners from The Running Room. Because of her injury she was last to cross the finish line, but fortunately everybody in her party was safe.

On the way to the train that would take her back to the hotel, Lakhan said she saw a stream of police cars heading downtown as Boston’s emergency responders sprang into action.

Her group caught the last train before the system ground to a halt in response to the attacks.

“I had friends who were coming from New York to watch us and they were very close to the finish line and I was trying to call them to see where they are but I couldn’t get ahold of them,” said Lakhan, adding she was worried until they showed up at her hotel a few hours later.

One of her friends was so close to the first explosion that the debris nearly hit his head and he quickly fled the scene.

Lakhan made sure she called Canada as soon as possible to tell everybody she was safe.

The explosions changed everybody’s plans.

The Boston Marathon is the biggest running event of the year, with tens of thousands of marathoners coming from all corners of the globe. Lakhan and her friends were going to celebrate together after the race. Instead, they sat in their hotel room, unshowered, and stunned into silence.

❙ Delta’s Pargol Lakhan (right), a manager at Hudson Preschool/KinderCare in Vancouver, with her best friend Kristin Chew after the race and moments before the first bomb went off. Contributed photo

“We were just looking at each other like, we’re so thankful that we’re safe but how

about the other people,” she said. “I totally forgot how bad I ran… it could have been me, it was just 20 minutes had passed after my time. It could have been anyone.”

Lakhan said the attacks could not overshadow her memory of how friendly the people in Boston were, spectators passing her fluids as she made her way along the 40-kilometre circuit, and houses with signs in the windows offering encouragement to the runners.

“Even when I had to stop running and walk because of my injury people would come along and say, come on, you can do it!”

Kevin Ridley of The Run Inn, a store in Tsawwassen that operates marathon running clinics, said nobody from his group participated in the Boston Marathon this year, though he has gone in previous years.

“I was actually there in the stands three or four years ago,” said Ridley. “I was sitting in those stands right across from where those explosions were, so it’s pretty freaky watching that on TV.” There were a total of four runners from Delta registered in the Boston Marathon.

Diana Traher, a 53-year-old Ladner resident, did not make the trip to Boston after coming down with a cold, according to her workplace.

Traher is a Grade 3 teacher at White Rock Elementary.

The two other runners from Delta were Celina Coombs and Ashley McKerrow.

Ladner Harbour dredging project moves forward ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

Ladner’s silted waterways will finally be dredged this summer following the approval of the Ladner Steveston Local Channel Dredging Agreement by Delta council on Monday.

The agreement follows a Dec. 17, 2012, announcement of a $10 million joint commitment

by Port Metro Vancouver, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Corporation of Delta and the City of Richmond to undertake local channel dredging around Ladner and Steveston.

Mayor Lois Jackson said dredging Ladner’s waterways had long been a priority but it wasn’t

until Delta put $2 million on the table that other partners came on board.

“We put our money down and people couldn’t believe that we had put $2 million on the table for something we really wanted,” she said.

Dredging had been the responsibility of the federal government through the Canadian Coast Guard for 100 years until 1999, when the responsibility shifted to Port Metro Vancouver and the focus moved only to shipping lanes. Dredging of local channels around Ladner and Steveston ceased at that time.

The lack of maintenance has resulted in some float homes being grounded and has made some channels too shallow to navigate safely for marine traffic. An economic analysis conducted

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dredging has had a direct economic impact of $51.4 million to Ladner Harbour.

John Roscoe, chair of Ladner Sediment Group, said the most immediate benefit to dredging will be navigation in the channels.

“Two of the biggest people in the Ladner area are the fish plants and they’re really happy that they’re going continue to get their big boats up,” he said. He added there were fears that the plants would pack up and leave Delta if dredging wasn’t done to make the channels safer.

A request for proposal will now go out to companies willing to bid on dredging of 11 cuts for Ladner and five cuts for Steveston. Those cuts are designated within five local channels (Deas Slough, Ladner Reach, Ladner Harbour, Canoe Pass and Sea Reach). The amount that will

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Once that sediment is dredged out, however, it doesn’t mean the problem will be solved forever.

The Fraser River brings about 32 million cubic metres of sediment down the river every year, with an estimated 10 per cent settling in the lower channels.

Coun. Bruce McDonald said, “We can’t let this happen again, because I think this is not the end, this is the beginning. It took us 10 years to get to where we are since the federal government quit dredging through that area and I think it’s important that we establish some form of planned process where we can do this on a regular basis.”

Once a company is chosen for the contract, dredging is expected to begin in the summer.

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Agricultural Land Reserve turns 40 adrian@southdeltaleader.com

It was 40 years ago on April 18, 1973, that the NDP government passed into law the B.C. Land Commission Act, putting millions of hectares of farmland into the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Today the ALR has 4.7 million hectares, protecting what accounts for just 4.7 per cent of the province’s total land base.

Although many deem it as essential today, it was controversial when it first came forward.

“I know when they announced it a lot of farmers went over to Victoria—they even took loads of manure over—they were very upset,” said Delta farmer John Savage, a former agriculture minister with the Social Credit Party.

“It’s always been a bit of a double-edged sword, the ALR,” said Ian Paton, whose father, Ian Sr., was a former chair of the Agricultural Land Commission.

Paton said when it came into place a lot of farmers were ticked off because government bureaucrats took a map of B.C. and decided to draw boundaries.

“Ok, this land is in the ALR and anything outside of it is not in the ALR, so you can imagine the financial implications,” he said.

Even to this day there are farmers who can’t get the full free market value out of their land be-

cause it’s protected by provincial zoning.

According to 2011 B.C. Assessment database statistics, properties in Delta’s ALR that are used for farming have an average value of $29,910/ha while properties in the ALR but unavailable for farming have an average value of $919,644/ha.

“I think when we first heard about the possibility of the provincial government legislating this Agricultural Land Reserve, people were really concerned about this high-handed jurisdiction over private property,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, who was elected to council in 1972.

But Jackson said without the it, Delta would probably have been paved over a long time ago. She said the majority of people are happy that didn’t happen.

Paton said the ALR has been a good thing since it’s maintained Delta’s open farmland.

According to a 2010 Agricultural Land Use Inventory conducted by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, 9,403 ha of Delta is in the ALR, which represents 53 per cent of the municipality’s area. Of the 8,844 ha surveyed by the ministry, 6,691 ha, or 71 per cent, is farmed, though that total includes parcels not necessarily under active farming by the landowner.

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Delta’s farming contribution to the economy was $170 million in gross farm receipts in 2011, or 5.9 per cent of the province’s $2.9 billion. This is despite the fact Delta’s farmable land base is just one fifth of one per cent of the total land in the ALR. One of the benefits to the ALR has been the preservation of large acreages for crop farming, though Savage says when those become divided up by development— such as the South Fraser Perimeter Road—it weakens protection for farmland.

When the land base for a farmer becomes too small, they may change production to berry farming, or not use it all.

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Most of Delta’s parcels are less than four hectares (53 per cent), but the average size comes in at 11.6 ha, the largest average for a metropolitan area in the ALR. Today, one of the biggest problems with land in the ALR are owners who are leaving it to fallow or using it for purposes other than farming.

Delta recently received a letter from the District of Kent asking for support in petitioning the province to give power to local governments in enforcing non-farming practices on land within the ALR. Jackson said Saanich tried a pilot project to tax farms that aren’t actively in production at the residential rate, but she’s not sure whether it’s right for Delta.

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Police looking for owners of stolen goods Members of the Delta Police Department Street Crime Unit arrested two suspects last month believed to have been responsible for

T

he wall behind Linsay Jamieson-Powell’s desk at the Ladner Leisure Centre is a hall of fame, of sorts.

As the Corporation of Delta’s volunteer coordinator, she works with more than 2,000 volunteers annually who help make the municipality’s many programs and events a reality.

But only her favourite volunteers make it on to her wall, which has hundreds of local faces on it.

“I take them down and put up new ones every year,” she says. “I tell them their goal is to get on my wall.”

The Corporation of Delta relies on its legion of volunteers to provide swimming and skating lessons for the developmentally disabled, to keep local parks clean and free of invasive plant species, to plant trees, and to help run public events like Canada Day and the upcoming May Days parade.

“You get to meet some really amazing

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more than 30 break-ins across Delta, Surrey, and Langley and are hoping to track down the rightful owners of their stolen loot.

The two suspects have been charged with residential break and enter, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and theft over $5,000.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Delta Police have recovered a large amount

people in this job,” says Jamieson-Powell.

“We’d be lost without our volunteers.”

Without their help, she says the municipality wouldn’t be able to offer many of its programs, and special events, such as the annual Breakfast with Santa, would likely become prohibitively expensive if they were operated solely by paid staff.

“There would be no Tour de Delta, there would be no Delta Triathlon,” Jamieson-Powell says. “There’s just no way we could put on that event without volunteers.”

The majority of volunteers donating their time are high school students and young adults. For them, volunteering provides not only valuable work experience, but great life experience as well.

“It’s a great opportunity to develop as a person,” says Jamieson-Powell.

The municipality’s new Leaders of Tomorrow program helps give potential volunteers instruction on conflict resolution and leadership skills. It’s no wonder then so many universities are looking for volun-

of stolen property and are hoping to return it to its rightful owners.

While the majority of the stolen property has been successfully returned, some of the goods have not yet been identified.

Delta Police is asking anyone who may have been the victim of a residential breakand-enter between February 2013 and March 2013 to view the photos of some of

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teer experience on admission applications.

“We write a lot of reference letters,” Jamieson-Powell says.

While traditionally, volunteerism has been driven through service clubs and church groups, Jamieson-Powell says that is changing. These days, she sees more people opting to volunteer directly with non-profit agencies and the Corporation of Delta itself.

Jamieson-Powell says potential volunteers should ask themselves what they are interested in and what makes them happy before volunteering.

“A lot of kids want to help out, but don’t know how,” she says. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses helps narrow down what roles might be appropriate.

But don’t get discouraged if your first choice of a program is full, she says. Waiting for the right fit is better than doing something that doesn’t make you happy.

“We want the experience to be rewarding for the volunteers,” says Jamieson-Powell.

“They need to get something out of it.”

the recovered property on the Delta Police website (deltapolice.ca).

Those who can identify their stolen property are encouraged to contact the Delta Police Department to arrange an appointment to view and recover the property.

Potential owners are asked to call Const.

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❙ Editorial

T

hursday marked a significant anniversary for Delta and the entire province. It was 40 years ago on April 18, 1973, that Dave Barrett’s NDP government passed into law the Agricultural Land Reserve, then considered to be among the most progressive pieces of legislation of it’s kind in Canada, if not North America.

With so little arable farmland in the province, and rapid population growth threatening what remained, the provincial government of the day decided to set aside areas for agricultural production and to prevent such land being subdivided for industrial and residential purpose.

There’s little doubt the ALR has been good for Delta and the province as a whole.

While the implementation of the ALR was fought bitterly by farmers, developers, and speculators, without it Delta likely would have succumbed to suburban sprawl decades ago, and local farm production would be scant at best.

In the years prior to the implementation of the ALR, between 4,000 and 6,000 hectares of farmland was being lost annually to non-farming uses across B.C. Today, productive farmland is growing, from 2.3 million hectares in 1991 to 2.6 million in 2011, according to the Ministry of Agriculture’s own figures.

But 40 years on, the nature of agriculture has changed drastically.

Produce can be cheaply grown almost anywhere on earth and shipped to B.C. the next day, putting major pressures on local producers to compete out-of-season.

Greenhouse growing requires no soil whatsoever, and can exponentially increase the annual yield from any given hectare of farm land. However, the large facilities required for this type of farming strike some as an industrial use, not an agricultural one.

Meanwhile, pressure to develop ALR lands has never been greater, and will continue to increase as B.C.’s population grows.

Since so much has changed in the past 40 years, it is imperative the ALR changes as well to remain effective.

But the ALR has different purpose depending on who you ask.

Is its purpose to protect traditional farming practices, therefore preserving pastoral viewscapes and wintering bird habitat?

Or is it a means to contain suburban sprawl and encourage denser development closer to the city core?

Or is the purpose of the ALR to improve the province’s food security, ensuring B.C. has safe and regulated year-round food sources, reducing our carbon footprint and our reliance on products shipped from all corners of the world.

Or is to simply provide a struggling industry with a tax subsidy to improve its competitiveness and profitability?

While some of these roles are complimentary, many are not.

So regardless of what party is elected come May 14, legislators in Victoria will need to ask themselves this important question: What is the purpose of the ALR, and how can it be improved to that end?

Not only has the agricultural industry evolved greatly in the past 40 years, so too have public priorities, and the ALR needs to evolve as well.

-South Delta Leader

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❙ Uncommon Sense

We can’t afford to pay teachers more

N

ow that the oneyear wage freeze for teachers is over, the province will begin negotiating again for a longterm agreement that will provide labour peace. That means hitting up the taxpayers for more money.

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat. I don’t dislike teachers, nor do I think they’re overpaid and underworked.

I don’t envy the amount of hard work they put into their profession, the relatively low salary they can expect to receive vis-a-vis their post-secondary education, or the unpaid hours spent trying to help our children succeed.

And just as I fully disclosed that my mother was a librarian when I wrote about libraries, it’s prudent to mention my father was a public school teacher for 35 years in Ontario, as was his wife.

But having said all that, the status quo in our education system isn’t working and is headed for bank-

ruptcy. And the number one reason is salaries.

According to the Delta School District, up to 90 per cent of the budget is taken up by salaries and benefits, with the rest expected to go toward educating our children. That is a staggering figure.

There are no businesses and organizations on the planet that could be expected to succeed with a payroll-heavy operating budget that leaves no room whatsoever for the actual business.

Long gone are the days of funding for playgrounds—that money is raised by parents now—or extracurricular activities that keep children engaged in school. Now the school boards in B.C. are forced to cut core services, since salaries and benefits are untouchable.

Look, it’s understandable that the teachers feel it’s not their fault. The BC Teachers’ Federation has been asking for what every public sector union has, a two per cent cost of living increase.

It’s not unreasonable, until you realize nobody has received a two per cent cost of living increase in the

private sector.

According to Statistics Canada, B.C.’s hourly wage increased 1.2 per cent from the 12 months following March 2012. That number was a hefty 3.2 per cent in the largely public and unionized sector. It was 0.3 per cent in the non-union sector.

Those in occupations in education or government service saw a 3.5 per cent increase, but people working in business, finance and administrative occupations are now farther behind, seeing their wages actually decline 1.5 per cent.

The public sector and their unions need to realize that in the real world where most of us actually work, we’re struggling as we emerge from this recession. Those who are still employed are grateful to be working, never mind a two per cent cost of living increase.

The teachers can blame the government for underfunding (and it’s a legitimate complaint), but the government is largely paid for by the private sector’s working class.

It’s time to get in line with the rest of us.

❙ adrian@southdeltaleader.com

Letters to the editor Thanks in advance for your patience To the citizens Tsawwassen, I would like to let you know that our annual motorcycle show is coming to town shortly, on the 28th of April. This year marks our 28th year, 27 shows have been held at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

We appreciate that you have welcomed us into your community these many years and want to ask for your patience on the 28th.

With over 3,000 people attending the show it can create a bit of congestion on 56th Street for the day and we apologize for this and ask that you bear with us as we will try and keep the flow of traffic going as fast as we can. We have taken extra measures this year to help with this issue.

I know from all the positive feedback that we receive from the local busi-

nesses who benefit for the show, they like hosting us yearly. But we also do take into account the citizens of the Tsawwassen who wish to get about that day and we certainly appreciate your support and understanding.

Todd Copan Classic Bike Swap Meet

Tour de Delta an international opportunity We would like to thank the Corporation of Delta for sponsoring last week’s information meeting on the Union Cycliste International (UCI) Road Race that will be held in Tsawwassen on July 7. The Engineering Department and the Tour de Delta staff provided an excellent presentation regarding this exciting event, highlighting the route that the cyclists will take through Tsawwassen and emphasizing the very thorough planning

that has been undertaken to make certain that all goes smoothly. Thanks also to event manager Mark Ernsting who patiently answered all of our questions.

This is the only road cycling race in British Columbia with International Sanctioning and top professional teams from North America, Europe and South America have already committed to the event. For the residents of Tsawwassen it will be an exciting day of racing that offers plenty of opportunities to participate whether as a race volunteer or race spectator. The multi-lap 11km race route through many Tsawwassen neighbourhoods will give residents a first hand look at high level athletes and teams, with the women doing seven laps and the men doing 14. This all-day event is the perfect opportunity for neighbourhood “watch” parties. Sign up as a race volunteer or begin your party plans.

Peter Sziklai Delta

CORRECTION The April 12 edition of the South Delta Leader contained an error. The story, “The perfect ‘do for you,” stated Terry Hanson was the owner of Ingrid’s on Twelfth hair and nail salon. Hanson is a hair designer at the salon, while Murat Kayalak is the salon’s owner and operator. The South Delta Leader regrets the error.

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yes 81% no 19% Letters to the editor Cosmetic pesticide bylaw useless if it doesn’t apply to businesses Bear with me: I’m easily confused: Why does having a Delta business licence entitle its holder to treat us with contempt?

If I were to blow smoke in your face, you’d be quite correct to conclude that I feel nothing but contempt for you--but when owners of local malls and businesses have their maintenance workers spread and spray pesticides about for us to inhale, we’re supposed to inhale these neurotoxins in deeply, and carry on as if their contempt for us were OK. Why? Because of some stupidity at municipal hall, Delta’s ban of cosmetic pesticides doesn’t extend to the commerical sector, which is why Delta business licence holders treat us, their customers, as if we were noxious weeds and biting insects (but shop locally).

Was it Charles Dickens who wrote, “The law’s an ass?” I’m not sure, but let me offer an update: Delta’s pesticide bylaw is half-assed, and the commercial property owners who hide behind it are full asses.

In short, it’s 2013; we have healthy ways to control pests that employ modern technology, instead of last century’s neurotoxins.

Greg J. Edwards Delta

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s the B.C. NDP launched its election campaign last week with a package of income tax hikes, higher than those in the B.C. Liberals’ election budget of February, a third party leader toured the province with plans to get rid of the carbon tax.

It’s not readily apparent from his recently released “fiscal framework” document, but B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins told me his plan to phase out B.C.’s carbon tax does not include raising income tax rates that were lowered to make the carbon tax “revenue neutral.”

He predicts revenue growth.

I reached Cummins in Prince George, where he was continuing his aggressive courtship of northern B.C. with an announcement that federal gas tax revenues would be redirected to a new fund for locally determined road improvements. Earlier he vowed to study the deplorable state of northern ambulance service.

Cummins has more good news for the north: that’s where a regionally phased elimination of the carbon tax would begin. It’s also the area of thinnest population, meaning the impact on the B.C. treasury would be less. This is, after all, a tax budgeted to bring in $1.2 billion in the current year.

The B.C. Conservatives continually remind people that the carbon tax falls disproportionately on rural, remote and particularly northern folks who face long distances, long winters, and public transit options ranging from slim to none.

This has ceased to be much of an issue for the urban B.C. majority, who are focused on bridge tolls, ferry fares and the like.

The B.C. Conservatives decry the population decline of rural B.C., with international immigration almost exclusively going to big cities, while temporary foreign workers increasingly fill agricultural and industrial jobs in the Interior. The party’s still-evolving platform echoes the NDP’s call for more skills training and increased

completion rates for trade apprentices.

Cummins is in favour of the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline and the massive buildup of infrastructure needed to add liquefied natural gas to B.C.’s energy export mix. He sees that enormous industrial expansion as the path to shift population growth beyond the south of the province.

Cummins is surprisingly cool to one industrial project, the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River, calling himself undecided. He also sounds skeptical about the B.C. Liberal plan to extend B.C.’s electricity grid and use that to develop further independent power.

This sounds to me like political positioning rather than economic analysis.

An anti-Site C independent candidate has significant support in Peace River North, creating a three-way struggle for a key B.C. Conservative target.

The B.C. Conservative platform also totals up the billions in long-term electricity contracts with private power producers and suggests the price for this clean energy has been set too high. This is another echo of the NDP’s vague position.

So if the B.C. Conservatives are gung-ho on oil and gas and think the carbon tax is a mistake, do they think there should be any effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions?

Cummins sidestepped that question, preferring to talk about conventional air pollution, whether it’s in the Fraser Valley or as a byproduct of a northern industrial boom.

As a long-time former Reform and Conservative MP, Cummins is acutely aware that the urban media will leap with extra vigour on any perceived gaffe of the right wing. Should a Conservative let slip that he’s skeptical about global warming, or worse, express a rustic view on social issues, all Hell would break loose.

The B.C. Conservatives have started with the most detailed, costed platform of any party. Don’t count them out.

• Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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❙ Pilot Ben Goodridge climbs out of his C42 Ikarus Ultralight at King George Aviation in South Surrey. The paraplegic pilot is planning to start a flying school aimed at helping other students with disabilities. Evan Seal photo

The sky’s the limit Paraplegic pilot from Ladner hopes to inspire others with flying school for students with disabilities Evan Seal

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newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

S

ince he was a young child, Ben Goodridge has dreamed about flying.

You could say it’s his dad’s fault.

His outgoing, often thrill-seeking, pilot father once arrived at Goodridge’s elementary school and told the teachers his son had a doctor’s appointment. Within minutes, the two were in his father’s small plane doing multiple barrel rolls high above the school.

“I had to promise my dad not to tell anyone it was us flying that day,” Goodridge recalls.

It’s a memory that still brings a smile to his face.

Taking his first flight with his dad was the spark that ignited a lifelong passion.

“It was the buzz and the open space,” says Goodridge, now 35, in a thick English accent.

“Seeing the world by air as a kid, it always seemed so cool. I always felt at home, it seemed like the right place to be.”

For Goodridge, a Ladner resident, the delight of flight is especially freeing.

As a two-year-old boy on holidays with his parents in the south of France, Goodridge somehow got away from the grown-ups and ran out onto a crowded street.

He was struck by a car – a tragic accident that left him a paraplegic.

Memories of life before losing the use of his legs have long since been forgotten.

“I really don’t remember life without my wheelchair, so I’ve always had to deal with it, make the best of it,” Goodridge says.

Growing up in England, he would often

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go flying recreationally with his father and brother, and being the younger of the two siblings, was always relegated to the back seat of the aircraft.

“I can remember always being envious of my older brother because he got to sit in the front seat of the plane,” says Goodridge.

He always knew he wanted to be a pilot, but finding a school that would certify a paraplegic proved difficult, since traditional flight requires the use of both hand and foot pedals.

However, after doing some research he found a school in California that would certify him using a hand-only controlled aircraft.

After completing the six-month course, Goodridge went back to England with a plan

to help others with physical challenges experience the thrill of commanding their own plane.

But flying in Europe, and especially England, is viewed as a luxury due to the high costs of the hobby and few airstrips. Clients were difficult to find.

Since Goodridge holds both Canadian and British citizenship, he decided to give Canada a try, due to the country’s wide-open spaces and a more recreational and available flying community.

During a trip here last year, Goodridge visited some local flying schools and asked about starting a program specifically designed for disabled pilots. He found a receptive ear in King George Aviation owner Arnold Klappe.

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❙ Ben Goodridge takes a flight over Boundary Bay (top). The Delta man was paralyzed in a car accident in France when he was just two years old, and while he needs a wheelchair to get around on land (bottom), Goodridge says he finds exhilarating freedom in the air. Evan Seal photo

“From the beginning, Arnold has been great,” says Goodridge. “We really feel we can develop a niche market opportunity right here in Surrey that isn’t available anywhere else in Canada in terms of having a dedicated hand-controlled aircraft.”

King George Aviation, located just south of Colebrook road off King George Highway, offers pilot training, plane rentals, and sightseeing or discovery flights.

The cost of getting a pilot’s licence for an ultralight aircraft is on average $3,500, substantially less than one for conventional aircraft, and ultralight credits are transferable towards a full pilot’s licence.

And younger pilots (age 16 and older) are eligible to gain elective credits toward high school graduation.

On average, earning an ultralight pilot’s licence requires 20 hours of ground school with 17 hours of flight time.

“For me it’s been a very emotional journey,” Goodridge says of earning his wings.

“I really want to share my dream with other paraplegics or with people who didn’t know this was possible. I really want to see the expression on people’s faces.

“It’s a hell of a buzz.”

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❙ Kim Briscoe, manager of Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen, with her recipe for salmon and prawn cakes. Adrian MacNair photo

Mud Bay Wines manager has a great recipe and the vino to match

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or someone whose two biggest passions in life are food and wine, Kim Briscoe certainly picked the right line of work.

The manager at Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen for the past five years, Briscoe loves to combine those passions by experimenting with new recipes and finding the perfect wine to complement the taste.

She’s gotten so good at it that she’s developed something of a reputation.

There are customers who will walk into the store, look at her behind the counter and say a single word like “halibut.”

“We’ve been doing this for so long that we know what to pair with,” says Briscoe, whose store specializes in B.C. Vintners Quality Alliance wines.

Briscoe also loves to cook, and even delights in preparing meals with slow-roasted meats, though she confesses she’s more of a salad greens kind of eater.

For her, cooking is a process involving imagination and experimentation, the end result being more about the journey than the destination.

“I like it all, except for the cleaning up afterward,” she says laughing.

One such recipe Briscoe enjoys are salmon and prawn cakes ( find this recipe —and all Local Flavour recipes—at southdeltaleader.com/lifestyles), which she says can be made with all local and fresh ingredients.

Originally shared by a friend a few years ago, she tweaked the recipe and now it’s a part of her culinary routine.

“I like that it is a low-fat option to your

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Salmon is high in Omega-3s, protein, and the prawn cakes are baked and not fried, making the dish a healthy choice.

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Although B.C. hasn’t been hit by “The Big One” yet, emergency planners want to ensure that families are prepared to survive such a catastrophic event.

Michel Latendresse, deputy chief of emergency management at Delta Fire and Emergency Services, said there will be a meeting on April 24 at Cammidge House from 7 to 9 p.m. to educate people on preparing to survive the first 72 hours. Such planning and preparation will be useful in any disaster, he said.

“If you’re prepared for an earthquake, you’re prepared for anything,” said Latendresse.

Andrew Morrison will be a guest speaker from Emergency Manage-

ment B.C., a provincial regional emergency operations centre. He will do a 40-minute presentation on preparedness in a natural disaster, with a focus on earthquakes.

The last megathrust earthquake in the Lower Mainland occurred before Europeans settled, but its devastation was felt by the Japanese from the ensuing tsunami.

The event, known as the 1700 Cascadia earthquake, occurred when a 1,000 kilometre fault rupture on the Juan de Fuca Plate generated a magnitude earthquake between 8.7 and 9.2. A study of geological records indicates that “great earthquakes” with a magnitude greater than eight occur along the Cascadia subduction Zone every 500 years, on average. That means “The Big One” could happen in this century.

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Latendresse said that although the shockwaves of an earthquake occurring in the Pacific Ocean could be devastating to Delta and the surrounding Lower Mainland, the danger of an ensuing tsunami is almost “nonexistent.”

“People think that because they hear the term tsunami around the world, but fortunately the Lower Mainland is protected by Vancouver Island and so we’re sheltered,” he said, adding the Georgia Strait is a closed basin. A major earthquake would still pose a serious challenge to emergency responders, said Latendresse. Families would need to be prepared for loss of water, sewers, transportation, and other daily necessities. An explanation of Delta’s emergency plan will follow Morrison’s presentation.

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Police officers across the province were recognized this month for their efforts to help take drunk drivers off the road by Alexa’s Team, a program founded by the family of Alexa Middelaer.

Middelaer was killed by impaired driver Carol Berner in 2008 in Ladner as she stood with her aunt on the side of the road feeding a horse.

Alexa’s Team recognizes RCMP and municipal police officers from around B.C. who demonstrate a real commitment to reducing the number of impaired drivers on the roads of this province.

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In addition to the Middelaer Middelaer family are honfamily, the BCAA Road Safe- ouring 228 police officers ty Foundation, and ICBC are from all regions of British partners in Alexa’s Team.

Columbia as new and reTo be nomiturning members nated for Alexa’s of Alexa’s Team in Team, police ofrecognition of their ficers must have diligent efforts. removed at least “These are the 12 impaired drivmen and women ers from the road who are fundain the previous mentally responsicalendar year ble for making our through a crimiroads safe,” said nal charge investiLaurel Middelaer, gation or the new Alexa’s mother.

Alexa Middelaer Immediate Road“They have deside Prohibition livered on their (IRP) administrative process. promise in an exceptional Since 2008, team mem- and meaningful way, and we bers have processed 41,354 are proud to be recognizing impaired driving charges or their excellence today, in penalties against drivers in honour of our daughter, Alviolation of B.C.’s impaired exa.” driving laws.

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As in any goal-oriented task however (be it financial, physical fitness or fervour), time, energy and commitment are necessary to achieve results. Many couples have reported success when intentional planning or goal-setting is implemented (i.e. sex dates with your partner; exchange of flirtatious notes/texts; intimate fantasies involving only your partner, etc.).

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Obviously, it’s not always this simple. As in any relationship, communication is the key. Both partners must have the opportunity to express their desires &/or concerns of their current situation in a non-judgemental & respectful way. If necessary, seek help from someone you both trust, to provide objective feedback or mediation in order to help you move forward. Connecting at an emotional & psychological level with each other is the most conducive path to passion.

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What are the various degrees of Update reports and what advice do you give to a prudent Strata Corporation?

There are three classes of the Depreciation Report as follows:

Class 1 - This is the comprehensive Depreciation Report with a site visit.

It is the first one done and involves a great deal of information gathering to first develop a “component inventory” of those items that have varying and limited “life cycles”. Such items as roofs, building cladding, windows, doors, HVAC systems, plumbing & electrical systems, site services, paving, landscaping, etc. are identified and must be quantified. The assets, life cycles , repairs and replacements are combined with the Strata Financial Statements to produce a 30 year plan and funding formula tailored to the individual Strata Corporation.

Class 2 - This is the Depreciation Report update with a site visit. With this, the component inventory is reviewed and verified, then a condition assessment is conducted of each item (based on visual inspections) and their life cycle costing is updated.

Updated interest and building component inflation rates are applied to the current replacement costs and an updated 30 year cash flow projection is calculated to determine the revised contribution requirements of the strata corporation.

While not as extensive as the Class 1 – comprehensive Depreciation Report, it nonetheless, does involve a considerable amount of site time.

Class 3 - This is the Depreciation Report update without a site visit. This is an update of the comprehensive Depreciation Report and is primarily a financial update of the annual reserve fund contributions and Depreciation report expenditures that have been made (if any). We plot the respective life cycles of each component by generally extending them by the number of years since the last reserve fund study or update with a site visit. Again, revised interest rates and building component inflation rates are applied to the calculations to arrive at a revision of the annual reserve contributions required and a revised 30 year cash flow projection is done.

After the initial comprehensive Depreciation Report is conducted (Class 1), the prudent client will commission a Class 3 and Class 2 update, alternating between those two types every 3 years.

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I am getting excited about the sunny days ahead and am looking to learn to cook outdoors. What is the difference between barbecuing and grilling?

The terms barbecuing and grilling are often used interchangeably but they’re actually two distinct cooking methods. Each uses similar tools and yet can produce food with very different textures and flavours.

GrillinG: Grilling usually involves the use of direct heat to cook small, tender pieces of food quickly over medium to high heat on a gas or charcoal grill. The direct heat sears the food, giving it a flavourful, charred exterior. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken, for example, are grilled almost exclusively over direct heat.

BarBecuinG: Barbecuing uses indirect heat. The heat source does not cook the food directly but instead warms the air around the food for a long slow cook making the larger, tougher pieces of meat tender without drying them out. Although barbecued food is best when cooked with a specially designed cooker, or smoker, you can also barbecue using charcoal grills and gas grills. To do so, you can add be creative and add commercially available flavoured smoke chips to the cooker which will add the flavour that one would expect from a smoker.

The Richmond Firebox has quality charcoal and gas grills available whether it be for small decks to large outdoor kitchens and we’d be happy to show you how to best experience the world of barbecuing and grilling in your back yard.

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Infant massage classes often start when the infant is about three weeks old until crawling or about eight months. At this age, the infant is more focused on your face and not as mobile, though they do like to wiggle!

The massage strokes that are taught in the sessions of infant massage are applied to the legs, arms, chest, back, stomach and face of the child. These are easy to learn and are based on Swedish and Indian massage as well as reflexology and a few little yoga moves. Infant massage also helps your infant learn through their senses, calms their body, helps soothe gassy tummies, and provides a fun interactive activity you can do anywhere.

As your child grows you can add songs and rhymes, make it into a game, ask them what body parts they want massaged, or use textured gloves or handpuppets. Even teens like a nice neck massage, back scratch or hand massage. Check out a class in your area.

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Metabolism can be described as the culmination of all the biochemical breaking down and building up processes in the body.

This includes whether or not the body is building up or burning body fat.

sales, we know that the popularity of the PC/laptop has decreased significantly. Tailoring a website to display well across a wide range of devices will create a better viewing experience for all your website visitors.

This process is directly related to the ratio of insulin to glucagon secreted into the blood stream in response to meals and other hormone secretions.

Insulin is an anabolic hormone that in relation to body fat is a fat storage hormone. Hyperinsulinemia is the result of suboptimal glucose metabolism and puts the metabolic process into prolonged fat storage mode opposed to desired fat burning.

This is precisely one way in which your metabolism will work against your weight loss efforts, including energy expenditure through exercise.

Factors that influence insulin secretion and therefore fat metabolism are the proportions of macronutrients in each meal, energy expenditure, thyroid and adrenal function.

If these factors result in elevated insulin to glucagon balance, the effects of an exercise regime designed to cause weight loss through energy expenditure can be less than optimal as it fights the metabolic processes strongly dictated by current hormonal health.

This is why weight loss efforts are more effective when metabolism is working with your physiology.

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Q: Probate: Is it Evil? Is it really the dark scary A:

Probate is the process by which the Supreme Court of BC reviews the Will and its circumstances and gives it a stamp of approval in the form of an order of Letters Probate. The Court checks to see that all interested parties are notified, that there are no earlier wills, no claims against it, and that the assets are properly investigated and disclosed.

Probate fees are 1.4% of the gross value of the estate and a well-run probate application should take no more than 3-4 months.

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Having assistance to either pre-prep ingredients and plan future meals, or prepare a home-cooked meal from start to clean-up can be a game changer. Not only does having a companion at meal time encourage better eating habits, but, the ability to have nutritional meals and human interaction on a regular basis can be the difference between staying in your own home or looking at assisted living.

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We can take the worry out of whether or not your parent is safe cooking at home. HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistants are Canada Food Safe certified and able to work flexible schedules to accommodate your meal times. Your Assistant can prep your meal(s), cook them, even do the shopping, serving and clean up afterward! We take the stress out of meal times and assist elders to stay independent at home much longer.

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The least expensive option would be a whitening strip, which is a disposable plastic strip, preloaded with gel. Refresh Oral Hygiene offers professional grade whitestrips which provides greater coverage and a stronger concentration of bleach than the strips available in stores.

With any of these whitening options, the most common adverse effect is tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. This will usually subside over time and can be managed with products such as fluoride or sensitive toothpastes. Call Refresh Oral Hygiene for your free consultation, and find out which option is best for you.

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Refresh Oral Hygiene offers a variety of bleaching products that are both safe and effective. Most teeth whitening products are peroxide based and have good evidence to support their use. These products are best used with the consultation of a dental professional, and should be used appropriately, according to directions.

For the most immediate and dramatic results, an ‘in-office’ procedure is best. Of course, with Refresh Oral Hygiene ‘inoffice’ would be the location of your choice. This procedure is directly supervised by the dental hygienist using the strongest available hydrogen peroxide formula that is placed on the teeth for about 20 minutes.

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Cooking and eating less are not uncommon for seniors, for a variety of reasons. Cooking requires tasks, including stirring and standing, which may be physically challenging for any length.

Seniors may have less appetite, along with less taste sensory, so don’t feel hungry or compelled to cook. For singles, each ‘meal for one’ can be daunting and lonesome.

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Take-home custom whitening trays are considered the most researched and effective long term solution. These trays are fabricated by us to fit your teeth exactly and then gel added and worn for as little as 1 hour to as long as overnight.

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cloud lurking from beyond the grave to devour the estate of a departed loved one?

While it may be prudent to take steps to avoid it, probate is not a crisis, and plays an important role in the orderly transfer of assets from an estate to the rightful beneficiaries. Although Wills are powerful pieces of paper, there can be problems with them. A Will can be invalidated by a later one, a marriage, improper signing, or legally challenged. So when a bank, insurance company, or any other agency that controls assets, is presented with a document purporting to be a “last Will”, it has no real knowledge of the story behind the paper. And no agency wants to pay out money or transfer real estate to the wrong person, or be embroiled in litigation.

Options include; • creating a simplified mobile site for easy access to the most sought after information – contact details, business hours, location, etc and can include a link to the main website for more information.

• Or, an alternative is a coding your website in a responsive website design. The responsive website design provides your visitors with an optimal viewing experience across all platforms.

Both the mobile website design and the responsive website design require the implementation of media queries to adapt the layout to the viewing environment.

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noisy place, the noise level is harmful. If you are unable to hear normal conversation three feet away from you, the noise is too high. If speech seems muffled after you leave a noisy place, the noise level was damaging. If you experience ringing in your ears or tinnitus after noise exposure, the noise level was too intense.

Noise induced hearing loss is a function of loudness as well as accumulated exposure time. Be prudent and avoid loud noise levels when possible. I strongly advise that you wear hearing protection when it is not possible to avoid harmful noise levels.

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• Friends of the Point Roberts Library are hosting a writing workshop by New York Times best selling author Linda Lael Miller to benefit the New Point Roberts Library building fund from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Center on Gulf Road. Suggested Donation is $50 at the door.

Sunday, April 21

• Ladner Christian Reformed Church hosts this year’s Lift Every Voice performance at 7 p.m. The prelude will be piano and drums while the congregation and choirs assemble. The postlude will be trumpet with organist Melvin Ras. Susanne Nordin will play for the massed choir.

Thursday, April 25

• The Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians will host filmmaker Twyla Roscovich for a showing of her ground breaking new production: Salmon Confidential. The film documents the government cover up of what is killing B.C.’s

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wild salmon. This community event takes place at the Ladner Community Centre at 7 p.m. For more information contact John Stevens at 604-946-9902 • Explore Point Roberts History with the Delta History Hunters. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A Road, Point Roberts. The trip goes rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Email hayward@dccnet.com for more information.

Friday, April 26

• Delta Photo Inspirations, sponsored by the Delta Photo Club takes place at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church. See www. deltaphotoinspirations.com for details.

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• Delta Photo Inspirations, sponsored by the Delta Photo Club takes place at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church. See www. deltaphotoinspirations.com for details.

• McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents Cinco De Mayo. Cash Bar at 5 p.m.,

dinner at 6-7 p.m., dancing from 7-10 p.m. Mexican Fare a la Kee Café. Entertainment by DJ Noriel Pasco. Members $12, guests $15. Tickets at Customer Service Desk at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Delta.

• What’s New at Deltassist and around Our Community. You are Invited to a free one day event celebrating arts, culture and collaboration at the Scottsdale Centre in North Delta, 72nd Avenue and 120th Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is Sponsored by Collaborate Delta! and Welcome and Inclusive Communities Program.

Artists and performers are encouraged to contact Anne at coordinator@collaboratedelta.org for an opportunity to share their art or perform at the event.

Sunday, April 28

• The 28th Annual Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show and Shine returns to the South Delta Recreation Centre, starting at 10 a.m. For more information, visit classicbikeswapmeet.com

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Who Can Vote?

You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months Voter Registration is Easy Register online at elections.bc.ca/ovr or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683 until April 23, 2013.

If you aren’t registered by April 23, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district.

Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at elections.bc.ca Deadline for Nominations Nominations must be delivered to your District Electoral Officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, April 26, 2013.

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❙ Flowerchild, by Cameron Heryet

Delta Photo Club’s photo of the month for April is Flowerchild, by Cameron Heryet.

What inspired the photographer? This photograph of my daughter was inspired by one of her favorite songs when she was younger, ‘WildFlowers” by Tom Petty. I wanted to create a shot that was more reflective of her now as an adult. If you look closely at her iris, you will see a reflection of me taking the photo.

What makes this photo special? This photo was the winner of 2012 Delta Photo Inspiration portrait category, and recipient of a CAPA(Canadian Association of Photographic Art) gold medal.

How was it done? Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, Canon EF 50mm f1.4. ISO 100, 1/160 of a second @ f10.0, manual exposure and focus, single Bowens Prolite 60 monolight with Chimera Pro medium softbox.

Processed with Adobe Camera Raw and edited with Adobe Photoshop CS5.

• Delta Photo Inspirations, sponsored by the Delta Photo Club takes place April 26 and 27. See www. deltaphotoinspirations.com for details.

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Spring Soccer Program run by Technical Director Russ Heggie April 21-June 16 for girls and boys ages 5-12 Open to new and current players.

Cost: $80 ($10 discount for multiple family members) To register go to www.ladnerboyssoccer.com

6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Please watch the website for dates for the Select Team Evaluations for U14-U18.

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LGSC AGM Wednesday May 8th 7pm at the Boot & Sombrero We hope that many of you are able to attend as we value your input into the direction our club will take in the future.

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Friday, April April 19, 2013 2013 South Delta Leader Friday, ❙ Students from Cliff Drive Elementary School in Tsawwassen volunteered their time to collect more than 7,200 pounds of donated clothing, which was sold of to fund the school’s emergency preparedness program.

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Thank you to our volunteers!

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

Cliff Drive students collect 7,200 pounds of clothing ❙ Staff writer newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Students at Cliff Drive Elementary School volunteered to collect more than 7,200 pounds of donated clothing this week, which will help fund the school’s emergency preparedness program.

The school’s parent advisory committee helped organize the clothing drive, which sold the donated clothing to a clothing recycler to support several PAC initiatives, including the school’s emergency preparedness program which aims to have the

school be self-sufficient for the 72 hours following a disaster.

“For the school to be this resilient there needs to be a cache of supplies that can support students and staff until they can get to their homes and loved ones,” said Derek Christiansen, a local firefighter and captain of the Delta Fire and Emergency Services’ Emergency Program.

“These supplies have to be purchased and replenished on a regular basis, which requires ongoing fundraising. The funds generated from this clothing drive will help the PAC cover

some of those costs.”

The clothes were collected in the school’s gym in pile measuring more than eight feet high.

Volunteers from the Delta Fire Department and the Delta Emergency Program were on hand Monday to help the students load the recycling trucks with a “bucket brigade” stretching across the school grounds.

“This clothing drive has been an overwhelming success,” said Christiansen. “The organizers and the school did an excellent job of promotion and the families have been very generous.”

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Volunteer Week a perfect time to give back ❙ Staff writer news@southdeltaleader.com

April 21 to 27 is National Volunteer Week, a chance to thank volunteers for all they do for us at home and around the world.

Across Canada, more than 13.3 million people volunteer their time, helping to strengthen our communities and make our country vibrant.

Today, volunteers are involved in more ways than ever before. They complete tasks from smartphones while waiting at the bus stop. They sign and share petitions.

They govern organizations as board members.

They lead rescue efforts when disasters strike. Every day, Canadians lend a hand to their neighbours and friends. And many of them don’t realize that in doing so they’re volunteering.

Here in South Delta there are thousands generous citizens who donate their time and energy.

For those interested in volunteering, there are plenty of local options.

Corporation of Delta The Corporation of Delta encourages and supports volunteerism throughout the Municipality. Meet new friends, gain skills and make a contribution to your community. Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture volunteer programs are organized by the Volunteer Coordinator, who can answer questions and match your interests with community

needs. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (604) 946-3288 or volunteers@delta.ca.

All volunteers must be 14 years or older and will be scheduled according to availability and skills.

Volunteers will be interviewed. A criminal record check and reference check will be required.

Available positions include aquatic volunteers, museum volunteers, Snow Angels, special events, volunteers for people with disabilities, Delta Emergency Social Services, parks, and volunteers with seniors Currently Delta is looking for volunteers to help with marshalling the May Days parade on May 26. Email Volunteers@ LadnerMayDays.com for more information.

Deltassist Deltassist volunteers help keep local seniors connected by providing daily phone support for seniors, income tax preparation, rides to medical appointments, visitations and companionship, grocery shopping, and much more.

“To be a volunteer means to be a person who makes a choice to reach out to others for their good without demands for rewards,” says Herbert Brandt, a volunteer with Deltassist since 1993. “The volunteer’s satisfaction comes from within. A true volunteer receives much more than she or he has given.”

Deltassist is currently looking for volunteer drivers and visitors.

Volunteer drivers are

needed in the Ladner/ Tsawwassen area to take seniors to and from their medical appointments on an on-call basis. Volunteers must be flexible, enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract.

Drivers are reimbursed for mileage.

As a volunteer visitor, you would be providing companionship by helping a senior maintain their independence and stay connected to our community.

The Volunteer Visiting Program, for most seniors, reduces social isolation helping make a marked improvement in the quality of life and independence.

To volunteer with Deltassist, contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or visit www.deltassist.com

Reach Volunteers with Reach Child and Youth Development Society have been helping children reach their potential for more than 50 years. The organization started in 1956 with parents volunteering their time and skills to start a small school in the community of Ladner for 10 children with special needs.

Reach now serves close to 1,000 children each year with approximately 100 staff and a host of volunteers.

Reach volunteers come from all walks of life: from young adults looking to gain new skills, busy executives who are passionate about making a difference, parents of children in Reach programs

Volunteers make a difference!

Thank you all of our caring volunteers for your commitment to helping children reach their potential.

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Delta Hospital When you give your time to Delta Hospital you make a difference in the lives of more than 80,000 people each year. It’s also a great way to discover hidden talents, develop skills, meet new people and have lots of fun.

To volunteer at Delta Hospital, please visit www.fraserhealth.ca or contact Charlene Dishaw, Manager of Volunteer Resources at 604-952-7344 or charlene.dishaw@fraserhealth.ca for volunteer opportunities.

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

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Delta Chamber of Commerce Thank you to all our Volunteers. We couldn’t be the Voice of Business without you!

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

If you would like to volunteer at the chamber please give us a call. To see what volunteer opportunities there are please go to this link: Volunteer details-Delta chamber website: deltachamber.ca/about/volunteers-essential

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The lifeblood of any non-profit association such as the Delta Chamber of Commerce is its volunteers.

As a member of the Delta Chamber, one of the best ways to get involved is by volunteering on our member committees.

Some areas of focus: • Transportation • Economic Development • Tourism • Visitor Information Counselor • Membership Marketing • Administration • Events & Communications

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Building a safer home

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, CMHC and Fortis BC will host the annual Ask a Pro Renovation Seminar and Expo on Thursday May 16 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 3250 Commercial Drive, in Vancouver.

Presentations will cover the reno and design process, RenoMark, legal issues and permits.

And in between the speaking sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to renovators and suppliers face-to-face and ask them anything you like. For more info, visit gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

By Kerry Vital

Building a home that will work for a lifetime is about more than looking at trip hazards.

When you think about safety in your home, you probably think of aging in place. While some of those principles are good things to keep in mind, having a safer home goes far beyond installing a stair-lift or removing trip hazards.

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By Maggie Calloway There is a trend, especially in the Vancouver real estate market, of families making the decision to do a full-house renovation rather than selling and buying another home.

That is certainly the case with this family and for the same reasons as many other families: they are settled in the neighbourhood, they like the schools and it’s close to work. But the house, which had been renovated by previous owners, was stuck in the 1980s. The configuration of the rooms didn’t work for the family and there was a lot of wasted space because some rooms were isolated and consequently were not used. It was time for a fresh start and a reconfiguration of the whole house so the family could utilize the space properly.

The contractor chosen for the job was Tobias Puga of Vision Built Homes.

“This house is a five-bedroom suburban home, about 50

years old, which the family has lived in for seven years. It had gone through several renovations but was very dated and need a complete renovation to work for the family of four plus a nanny,” Puga says. “When we started taking the stucco down we could see where doors and windows had been patched and made to fit during a previous renovation. We took the roof off and extended the second floor to the front of the house, which added two bedrooms. We installed a 24-foot-long steel beam above the living room and made the ceiling flat and that was mirrored on the basement floor as well.”

Fifty per cent of the basement was dug down, lowered and underpinned to increase the ceiling height to just over eight feet then pushed back 10 feet to increase the size of the laundry room and media room.

“Now in the basement they have a small wine room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a media room,” Puga says. “Upstairs we switched around the kitchen from the west side to

the east side of the house ... and got rid of the French doors and opened that wall up to a 14-foot by 7-foot glass double sliders which flooded the space with light. The old kitchen space became the family room entertainment space.”

Jenny Martin of Jenny Martin Design was very much involved in designing both the new space as well as pulling together the interior design.

“This project was gutted down to the bone and the clients were fantastic, they gave us full control and just said make it work and look fabulous, so it was a great experience,” Martin says. “They are still giving us feedback, saying every time they wake up they feel like they are in a W Hotel. The home has an edge and real character which they just love, so we are all so pleased they are so happy.”

The success of this remodeled home is in the way each member of the family is happy and comfortable in the space and that’s the bottom line of what a family home should be.

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Safety at no extra cost to the homeowners “ from page.20 Shepherd, manager of finance and administration for MLK Properties. “It doesn’t need to be a stereotypical ‘accessible’ home.”

The SAFERhome Standards Society, sponsored by the Homeowner Protection Office, BC Housing, the Vancouver Resource Society and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia, lays out a 19-point list for homebuilders and buyers to ensure that their home is built to conform to certain principles, called universal home design.

Such principles will allow developers and builders to construct homes that will stand the test of time and ensure continued safety for residents of all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens.

Among the standards are wider hallways, flush exterior thresholds and outlets that are set higher than usual.

Outlets that are placed higher on the wall mean that those with back problems will find it easier to plug in their appliances as they won’t have to bend as far to reach them.

Similarly, light switches should be placed six inches lower than usual to lessen the difference between tall and short members of the family, and prevent people having to reach for the switch. According to the SAFERhome Standards, the original height of 48 inches was to accommodate wainscoting, which is no longer a favoured design detail. Making the light switch lower also gives you the ability to switch it on or off with your elbow (depend-

ing on your height) if your hands are full; something that would be incredibly convenient when you come in with the groceries!

Wider hallways are built to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, should the homeowner require them in the future.

A shower without a lip to step over is another requirement, to prevent people from falling when they step into the shower. Regulations over where the shower controls are located (closer to the edge instead of in the centre) is one of the 19 standards that a builder must comply with. It is also recommended that a homeowner install more than one showerhead to cater to people of differing heights.

“We want these homes to be ‘forever’ homes,” Shepherd says. “Someone should be able to live there long-term.”

MLK Properties is currently selling a home in Richmond that has been built to conform with SAFERhome Standards. It is the first such home in the city.

“The changes are so subtle that they’re almost invisible,” Shepherd says. “Unless you know about it, you don’t notice that the hallways are wider or the outlets are higher. But they make a huge difference.”

Shepherd notes that if a home is built to include these standards, it won’t add any cost to the homeowner because outlets, light switches and other things must still be installed.

For more information about SAFERhome Standards, visit www.saferhomesociety.com.

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Great design on a budget

By Kerry Vital Great interior design doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether it’s a small change to the colour of your walls or a new piece of trendy decor, there are many ways to keep your budget intact while still having an amazing home.

“Paint is possibly the cheapest investment you can make and has the potential to be the most dramatic,” says Sheryn Calvert of Calvert Design Studio. “It is also easy to change; pick a bold, trending colour that you love – and then change it when it’s ‘out’ or you get tired of it in a few years.”

She suggests that people who are looking to stick to their budget do some browsing in a secondhand shop, or reupholster or repurpose an item that they already have.

“Think outside of the box to create unique pieces for your home,” Calvert says. “You can also customize low-cost items. Plain white bookcase? Add some wallpaper for colour and texture.”

Being creative and doing it yourself will benefit you in non-budgetary ways. It can also make for a great conversation piece when you tell people that you made something yourself.

Calvert notes that buying a blank canvas and painting it yourself can make for a wonderful piece of art for your wall.

“Almost anything can be a piece of art or accessory if you put your mind to it,” she says.

Her final tip is to be patient.

“Stores will have huge blowout and clearance sales every once in awhile, and it is definitely worth it to wait for those amazing finds,” Calvert says.

“Sign up for email newsletters to know when a sale is happening. You can also go to a showroom and look for ‘as-is’

or floor models.”

Calvert points out that there are a few things that you shouldn’t try, no matter how inexpensive they are.

“In a bag. If these words are included in the title of your purchase, walk away,” she says. “Design has moved forward from ‘matchy matchy’ to an eclectic, more personal style.”

She also warns about the trend towards open storage in the kitchen.

“Can anyone always keep their cupboards 100 per cent organized? I know that I can’t. Closed storage with touchlatch hardware looks a lot better than the typical pots and pans cupboard.”

Another trend that Calvert says is on the way out is dark wood. Instead, she notes that clients are leaning more towards medium or light tones instead.

“Lighter finishes make your room have a lighter, more open feel to it,” she says. “Grey-toned flooring is extremely hot right now!”

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Keeping your kitchen essentials organized doesn’t have to be complicated. With a wide range of options available, building a customized pantry can be an easy way to keep everything to hand.

By Kerry Vital When you think of a kitchen pantry, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a jumble of cans, boxes, jars and bags. Every time you open it, you sigh in frustration and consider ordering takeout instead of attempting to wade through the mess. Perhaps you have multiples of everything because you bought in bulk or didn’t realize that you already had a certain food item before your weekly grocery shop.

That messy pantry can be gone in a flash when you install a custom pantry, made to perfectly fit your needs and style.

“A variety of storage options is popular,” says Claudia Duffield, vicepresident of sales and marketing for California Closets Vancouver. “People want to have different types of compartments for different things.”

Popular compartments include pullout wire baskets, vertical shelf dividers and stainless-steel inserts that can hold pasta, cutlery or spices. California

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“Incorporating some wine storage has become a regular request,” Duffield says.

Other pantry staples that might need their own dedicated space is flour, sugar, cereal and other dry essentials that you may want to keep on hand all the time.

Something that homeowners need to keep in mind when discussing their pantry needs is their budget. It’s not always a simple equation.

“Pantries are loaded with materials such as vertical dividers, shelving and drawers so they may end up costing more than your kids’ closet,” Duffield says. “A good size walk-in pantry may range from $2,500 to $5,000. A small reach-in pantry (could range) from $800 to $2,500.”

The materials used to build a pantry range from wood to metal to acrylic, depending on your personal style and

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pantry needs. Duffield notes that there are many different options for mouldings, doors and drawer fronts, so your new pantry can be customized to match your existing kitchen.

The most important thing that you need to consider when deciding what you want to include in your pantry is how you will access it, Duffield says.

“The size of the space doesn’t matter nearly as much as the door opening does! Having a nice wide door (or no door) allows us to include more pull-out shelves and drawers/baskets in a pantry design.”

Calling a professional in to help you design your new space should be tops on your list, as they are able to work with you to find what fits your needs the best. California Closets offers a free consultation for homeowners looking to install a pantry. Duffield says that installation takes just one day, so it shouldn’t cause too many disruptions to you and your family.

With a customized pantry, you’ll no longer need to dig for something in the back of a cupboard or be afraid of heavy items falling on your foot when you open the door. The kitchen is usually the heart of the home, and keeping that space tidy will make it much easier to whip up your latest gourmet meal, whether it’s for a large group or a quiet dinner for two.

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Customizing the perfect piece of furniture

By Maggie Calloway You have searched and searched for the perfect piece of furniture to complete a room and although you have seen many great pieces they are just not right. So what can you do?

Consider having something designed and custom-made for you.

Metro Vancouver’s Harris & Blake Fine Cabinetry Inc. can design and make the furniture piece of your dreams so fine that it will become a family heirloom passed down and treasured through the generations.

Partner Robert Blakemore graduated from The Rycotewood Furniture Centre in Oxford, which has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in innovative furniture design and making, with distinction in furniture crafts and associated design. After graduating he worked under master crafts-

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Partner Andrew Harrison has an equally impressive resume.

Harrison attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, graduating from the Benchwork and Joinery Program, then apprenticed at a high-end custom furniture shop under the expertise of master craftsmen.

Eventually Harrison created his own company, Architectural Millwork and Design, which was very successful.

The opportunity to partner with Blakemore presented itself and the new company was born.

“We have a great melding of talents and experience at our company. Andrew is an exceptional finisher and looks after that segment of the workshop and manufacturing and I look after the design,” Blakemore says. “We invested quite heavily five years ago in machinery from Italy which allows us to take our designs from a computer design program directly onto this machine; it produces shapes and parts for us. For a small shop it was a huge investment but very worthwhile. It has enabled us to go to the next level.”

Harris & Blake doesn’t sell to retail outlets.

They work directly with designers, architects and individual clients to meet their needs.

“Typically a client will have an idea of something they want, be it a dining table, coffee table, an entertainment unit or other need. We meet with them and listen to their need and what they envision; I spend a lot of time listening which is key,” Blakemore says.

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“Then I have the opportunity to expose them to different woods and different ways of approaching the design. It is a collaborative effort; we go through the process tweaking as we go until the client is happy. Sometimes I make a model and then the wood, stains and finishes are chosen based on the requirement of that particular piece. We have the capability of making exceptional pieces of furniture in our workshop and we utilize the best materials. We only use North American materials but what we are also able to do is meet budgets while at the same time bringing our talents and expertise to every project big or small.”

This high level of work is apparent.

“If a person enjoys quality and wants something very specific, that is very possible,” Blakemore says. “The level of work we do and the care we put into a piece doesn’t change. We find out what clients need and design a piece that is within a budget and are very happy to do so.”

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Langley’s Waterstone to release next phase

Appealing to the downsizing market As the baby boomers get older, many of them are looking to find a singlestorey home that they can lock up and leave when they decide to go away for awhile. The newest phase at Langley’s Waterstone, called Esplanade, has been catering to downsizers with spacious floorplans and a vibrant community feel.

“These are the largest ever floorplans offered at Waterstone,” says Scott Brown of Colliers International. “It’s also the first lofted product in the area. That loft gives you 100 square feet of extra living space.”

Along with that extra space, the homes with lofts will have 14-foot

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Brown notes that it can be hard for downsizers to move from a larger single-family home to a small condominium, especially when they’ve been there for many years and possibly raised a family.

“There’s an emotional connection to your home,” he says.

One of the things that he has found downsizing buyers asking for is storage.

People accumulate plenty of possessions over the years, and sometimes aren’t ready to part with all of it quite yet.

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Located in the charming Semiahmoo neighbourhood, residents will find everything they can possibly imagine on their doorstep. From dining at one of the delicious local restaurants to shopping at nearby Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners, nothing is out of reach. Leisure and recreation is also close by, with parks, pools, arenas and clubs in the neighbourhood, as well as White Rock beach. If it’s a bit of

culture you’re looking for, you’ll find an art gallery, theatre and museum just minutes away.

On-site, homeowners at Adagio will find a residents lounge with chef ’s demonstration kitchen, double-sided fireplace, televisions, pool table and a large garden and patio area. There is also a fitness centre with a steam room.

“The response so far has been extremely overwhelming,” West says.

“There’s nothing like this in the area.”

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Boffo Developments Ltd. is bringing hotel-style sophistication to South Surrey with its newest development, Adagio. With a variety of floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart.

“The smallest details can make a difference,” says Boffo Marketing and Sales Director Karen West. “Boffo is known for its obsession with the details.”

Among those details include an amazing community courtyard with trees, paths and seating areas.

“That courtyard will be sensational,” West says. “It’s a great communal living space.”

The first phase of 50 condominum homes is currently selling, with buyers able to take possession before Christmas.

The one-bedroom and den, twobedroom and den and three-bedroom homes are spacious and inviting, with nine-foot ceilings (up to 15 feet on the top floor), expansive windows, and large terraces and patios that are perfect for entertaining.

Boffo is known for high-quality design, but one room in the home really draws people in.

“Our kitchens are really outstanding,” West says, adding “They are built for the serious chef.”

That’s not an exaggeration. The natural granite or quartz slab countertops are matched with a complementary backsplash. The under-cabinet and recessed lighting

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The courtyard at Adagio, above, will be spectacular, with seating areas, walking paths and plenty of natural greenery. Buyers will love the signature Boffo kitchens, top, with their stainless-steel appliances and kitchen islands, while the bathrooms, left, are luxurious and relaxing.

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Representing Delta at the elite hockey camp will be forwards Ken Kylyshbek, Dante Hannoun, and Cavin Tilsley, as well as defencemen Ryan Jones and Jordan Dawson.

The local hockey players are among the top 160 players in the province to be picked for the jamboree-style tournament. Players selected from each region of B.C. are mixed together to form the eight teams for the tourney.

The B.C. Cup offers the top male players in the B.C. Hockey High Performance U-16 Program the unique experience of competing with the best players in their age group from across the province.

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South delta Storm give back to hospice The South Delta Storm midget A1 hockey team donated close to $1,300 to the Delta Hospice Society this week. The team had funds remaining in their account as of the end of their season, and decided they would like to give it back to our community.

“This is so generous and meaningful to the Society,” says executive director Nancy Macey.

“Hockey is such a part of the fabric of South Delta and for the team to make a choice to give their team funds to Delta Hospice says a lot about all the boys on this team.”

Many girls and boys are impacted by serious illness and loss in their families, she added, and donations like this help to sustain the services of Delta Hospice that are available to these youth “It was a pleasure to donate the funds to

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Some of the players have in the past been involved in other fundraising initiatives. In 2010, the entire bantam A2 team shaved their heads for the BC Children’s Hospital’s “Balding for Dollars” campaign, raising $600.

The midget A1 Storm is made up of Grade 10 -12 students Hugh Taylor, Jesse Irving, Blake Gau, Joel Matson, Mark Trotman, Bobby Carswell, Ethan Richmond, Trent Redman, Brandon Dillon, Tyler Andrews, Dan Keen, Kyle McLennan, Ben Shumka, Jon Tait, Jordan Hancock, Evan Grannary, Joey Kishiuchi, and Curtis Robinson.

delta gymnasts headed to nationals Five Delta gymnasts will be competing in the 2013 Canadian Gymnastics Championships next month in Ottawa after being named to Team B.C. this week. In men’s artistic gymnastics, Alex Farquharson, Julian Geisler, and Devy Dyson will each be competing for Team B.C. Brittany Falconer and Jordan Wilmshurst will be competing in trampoline gymnastics.

In all, 99 artistic and trampoline gymnasts

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The Canadian Gymnastics Championships are hosted annually throughout Canada. More than 1,000 athletes, coaches and officials will travel to Ottawa to compete for the right to be considered the best gymnasts in Canada.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

Own A Vehicle?

No Credit Checks! www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

188

Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

LEGAL SERVICES

Are you applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

DRYWALL

DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.

Borrow Up To $25,000 Cash same day, local office.

CONCRETE & PLACING

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

260

ELECTRICAL

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281

GARDENING

130

HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.

Gilles 604-789-7327 www.scorpio-consulting.com

236

CLEANING SERVICES

EUROPEAN LADY 18yrs exp.

Home &office cleaning & laundry, Moving, Wkdays & wkends Small or Big jobs. Ref’s. 604-825-1289.

130

HELP WANTED

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

EDUCATION

TRAVEL 74

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for work-at-home. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

All Cash Vending Route. Earn $72,000 Year Potential. 9 Secured Hi-Traffic Locations. Investment Required $3,600 + Up. Safe Quick Return. 888-979-8363

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

TRAVEL

182

Carriers Needed Papers are delivered right to your door.

No need to insert flyers!

TSAWWASSEN 107

2 Ave, 2A Ave, 49 St, Murphy Dr, Robson Pl, English Bluff Rd

112

112

1 Ave, 1A Ave, 2 Ave, 49 St, English Bluff Rd, Murphy Dr

85

117

1 Ave, 55A St, 56 St, Diefenbaker Wynd, Summer Way, Pl, Wallace Ave

82

207

Duncan Dr, Enderby Ave, Farrell Ave, Gillespie Rd, Morris Crs, Whitcomb Pl

82

209

Fairway Views Wynd, Hunter Rd

50

219

Eden Crs, Pl, Ferguson Rd, Crt

61

321

54 St, 56 St, 6 Ave, 6A Ave, 7 Ave, Gilchrist Dr, Spetifore Crs

79

217

3 Ave, 67 St, 67A St, Centennial Prkwy

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

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BBB rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Call or email the circulation dept. at 604.948.3640 ext.125 or email circulation2@southdeltaleader.com www.southdeltaleader.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

300

โ ข Hvac Gas Fitting โ ข Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

LANDSCAPING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

Auction Huge 3 Restaurant Like New Equipment Auction.

April 20 @ 11 AM at Doddโ s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon.

1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com

REAL ESTATE 638

604-475-7077

FERTILIZERS

320

MOVING & STORAGE

www.paintspecial.com

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

548

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PAINT SPECIAL

Running this ad for 8yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

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ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Seniorโ s discount. Make a list.

CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

338

PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service call Plumbing, Heating, plugged drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoโ s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 Precision 1 Plumbing & Heating Licensed ~ Insured.

Hot water tanks, service, renos.

Contact Rick 604-809-6822 BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, (604)582-1598 PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating.

Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos, drain cleaning. Rick 604-809-6822

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL โ ข Estate Services โ ข Electronics โ ข Appliances โ ข Old Furniture โ ข Construction โ ข Yard Waste โ ข Concrete โ ข Drywall โ ข Junk โ ข Rubbish โ ข Mattresses โ ข More

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CARPETS AND BLINDS

โ ข Custom Blind Sales โ ข Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning โ ข Blind Cleaning & Repair

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

374

604.948.5450 ` www.hangandshine.ca

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! โ ข Tree Trimming โ ข Fully Insured โ ข Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS

Quality service in South Delta since 1997

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

POWER WASHING

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

X COMMERCIAL X RESIDENTIAL X PARKADES X GRAFFITI REMOVAL X GUM REMOVAL X 200ยบ HOT WATER X FULLY INSURED X WorkSafe BC

778.297.7302

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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POMERANIAN pups. Ready to go.

M & F. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PUG AVAILABLE for stud service.

He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. ALSO GOLDEN RETRIEVER (not reg.) available for stud (OFA hips and cert eyes).

Mission 604-820-4827 SHELTIE DOGS - 2F 1M. (two are 5mo/old) Ready May1st. Pick now.

Whelping box avail. 604-826-6311

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Regency Park Gardens

8351 WILLIAMS RD.

Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.

RICHMOND

Sat April 20th, 9am-3pm.

Rain or Shine

560

Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063

MISC. FOR SALE

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater!

Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

GOVERNMENT STYLE CAMP FIREPITS

736

$100 ~ without grill $150 ~ with grill

RICHMOND - STEVESTON

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

HOMES FOR RENT

3 Bdrm Rancher with 2 full baths, kitchen/nook, famrm, livrm, dinrm 2 f/pโ s, laminate floors, all appliโ s, skylight, fenced yard, insulated dble garage. Quiet Location with neighbourhood park, dyke trails, schools, W.Richmond Comm Ctr, Seafair Mall & Steveston Village within walking distance.

Includes Yard Maint. N/S Inside.

1 Year lease or longterm tenants.

Refโ s & credit check reqโ d.

Avail June 1st. $2300/mo +utils.

Call 604-279-3838.

Steve 604-792-3434

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL Minimum $200 for Complete full-size Vehicles Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943 The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT CLEARANCE SALE! 20X22 $4,188. 25X26 $4,799. 30X34 $6,860. 32X44 $8,795. 40X50 $12,760. 47X74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of ELINOR KOKOTAILO also known as ELEANOR KOKOTAILO, Deceased, who died on December 3, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Administrators, EARNEST ROY KOKOTAILO and ROBERT RICHARD KOKOTAILO, at 270 10711 Cambie Road, Richmond BC V6X 3G5, before May 21st, 2013, after which date the Administrators Administrator will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.

REAL ESTATE

PETS 477

845

APARTMENT/CONDO

SURREY

Household and Bakery items & equipment

(Chilliwack) targetjackiesales@gmail.com

WEโ VE GOT YOU COVERED

CALL DAVE

706

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

VEHICLES WANTED

GARAGE SALES

Steel plate & sea containers avail

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Quali๏ฌ cation Required!

FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Req. 604-657-9422

SUPER HUGE SALE

604.587.5865

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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FURNITURE

www.recycleitcanada.ca

604.220.JUNK(5865) 287

551

RENT TO OWN

700

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

827

RENTALS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AUTO FINANCING

โ ข DIFFICULTY SELLING ? โ ข

533

778-997-9582

810

Dif๏ฌ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PRESSURE WASHING

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OPEN HOUSE

FULLY renovated 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in South Surrey. Over $60k in renoโ s inc/ top quality appliances.

MLS#F1305947. 203-15140 29A Ave Surrey BC. Open House April 20-21 2pm-4pm. Contact don.rokosz@telus.net or 604-916-0964

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

C & C Electrical Mechanical

341

TRANSPORTATION

624

FARMS

WHATCOM County Berry Farm North of Lynden, family owned 80+ yrs. 19.2 acres w/ 17 acres Meeker Raspberries in production. Halverstick Road. Most fertile & proven soil in County w/ample water rights.

3 bdrm house, garage, large shop & barn. $775,000. Call for details or tour (360) 305-2060.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

By: PERRY S. EHRLICH Barrister and Solicitor Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP270-10711 Cambie Road Richmond, BC, V6X 3G5 TEL: 604-270-9571

ANMORE: Treed .9 level acre + 4 Bdr house. 1 km from Buntzen Lake. $999K. 604-240-7907 Wendy

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House โ ข Damaged House Moving โ ข Estate Sale โ ข Just Want Out โ ข Behind on Payments Quick Cash! โ ข Flexible Terms!

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Friday, April 19, 2013 South Delta Leader

presents

Be the change A DAY OF PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

DATE: May 3, 2013 TIME: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm LOCATION: Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 Street Langley, BC Me to We: How One Person Can Make a World of Difference

Craig Kielburger

Motivating Marginalized Students for Success

Dr. Victor Rios

Co-founder of Free the Children & We Day

Former LA gang member, now Professor of Sociology & authority on gangs and marginalized youth

What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?

Person Centered Thinking and Planning for Everyone

Stars of MTV reality television show, “The Buried Life” and New York Times bestselling authors.

Co-developer of Person Centred Thinking

The Buried Life

Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. V. Mark Durand

World-renowned authority on autism & author of “Optimistic Parenting: Hope & Help for You & Your Challenging Child”

Michael Smull

After the Event: BOOK SIGNING with Craig Kielburger, The Buried Life, Dr. Victor Rios & Dr. V. Mark Durand

Opportunities Fair:

If our inspirational speakers inspire you to “be the change,” our Opportunities Fair can help you to put change into action. Over twenty organizations dedicated to supporting others will be exhibiting at the Symposium (from 8:30 am until 4 pm). Ranging from charity and volunteering to education and careers, the Opportunities Fair will provide you with a diverse set of life-changing options. Please come and support the inspirational work of our Opportunities Fair partners.

www.kinsmenlodge.org

POPARD

Vancouver, British Columbia

ADMISSION IS FREE

For more information or to pre-register online: www.bethechangesymposium.com Pre-registration required if you want to reserve a seat and/or receive a professional development certificate.

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