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South Delta Secondary student Kenzie Peters (right) rehearses a scene from the school’s production of Our Town with Sam Merritt and Meghan Phillips. The Thornton Wilder classic will be on stage May 10 to 14 at the Tsawwassen high school’s Equinox Theatre. See story on Page 25.

Today’s edition marks the Optimist’s permanent move to Friday.

Our research is telling us that you want your weekend information just a bit earlier so that is what we are doing with the switch to a Friday publication date.

A letter from Optimist publisher Lori Chalmers explaining the move is on Page 3 of today’s issue.

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Trustee doesn’t want sympathy Brenda Bennett-Schneider plans to seek re-election despite battling effects of MS BY

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Brenda Bennett-Schneider First-term trustee

Things certainly have become more challenging living with multiple sclerosis, but Delta school trustee Brenda Bennett-Schneider says life, for the most part, is business as usual.

The first-term trustee is undergoing treatment at UBC and getting by as best she can since being diagnosed with MS last summer.

She is making it clear, however, she doesn’t want any sympathy.

“I’m doing fine. I have my moments but I’m in good hands at UBC. I’m doing yoga and that seems to help,” she told the Optimist in an interview this week.

Her voice weakened and strained, the effects of the disease were evident at a recent school board meeting.

“Anything stressful causes

things to be worse. My speech has changed and one of my symptoms is speech. It can be slurred, but sometimes it’s fine,” she says candidly.

Bennett-Schneider, 42, who has the primary form of MS, says she first noticed something wasn’t quite right back in 2008. Balance issues have affected her the most.

She’s developed a tremor on her left side as well as experiencing speech difficulties.

However, she’s quick to point out things could be worse and she likely won’t die from MS. MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin, which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the nervous system. There’s a wide range of See TRUSTEE page 3

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Vision never sees light of day

Southlands Community Planning Team upset its ideas for contentious property ignored by municipal hall BY

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Members of the Southlands Community Planning Team are feeling burned.

Saying their deliberations and hard work formulating a vision for the Tsawwassen property never got a fair chance to be heard, some of those who participated in the group are now speaking out.

“This has me very upset as a citizen in this community. My faith in democracy is at a very low level now,” Sue Lloyd told the Optimist.

The members aren’t pleased a proposal put forward by Century Group president Sean Hodgins, submitted to Delta over two years ago, was handed back without consideration or debate.

Hodgins had embarked on his plan to develop the 538-acre property five years ago when he unveiled his initial vision for the Southlands.

The 24-member Southlands Community Planning Team, made up of Tsawwassen residents, was then assembled and met for over a year, holding workshops, going on

Southlands Community Planning Team members met for 15 months to devise a vision for the Tsawwassen property. tours and hosting a series of open houses. The process culminated in a design charette that involved a professional design team taking the community’s ideas and devising a development plan.

The final result was a plan containing 1,900 housing units in a high-density development, with 42 per cent of the land given to Delta for small-scale farming. Land would also be set aside for green space and

public amenities, including a post-secondary institution.

That plan, however, would end up dying on the vine and, earlier this year, Delta council went as far as to propose the Southlands be returned to the Agricultural Land Reserve. A public hearing on that issue was adjourned, and then terminated, after it became clear how divisive the recommendation was for the community.

Mayor Lois Jackson then

organized a summit that resulted in Hodgins getting the green light to come back with a new proposal by this summer, one that planning staff would go over with him before it’s unveiled to the public in September.

His original plan, though, never saw the light of day with council.

“Time and again we asked the councillors to the open houses and give their opinion and sent documents

Optimist now arriving a day earlier

Dear Optimist Reader: I am pleased to inform you the Delta Optimist Saturday edition is moving to a new day. That means you will have a newspaper on your doorstep every Wednesday and Friday, plus our online version every day.

Over the past 89 years a lot has changed in our community and we have tried to change with the needs of our readers. Our research is telling us that you want your information just a bit

earlier so that is what we are doing.

Effective today, the Optimist will be delivering you a Friday package to help you plan your weekend activities. You will get the same award-winning newspaper, just a day earlier. That gives you a great read Friday afternoon and a crossword puzzle to save for Saturday morning over coffee.

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According to the MS Society of Canada, the condition can occur at any age. It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, during the career and family building years. MS is three times as likely to occur in women than in men and is seen most com-

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The MS society notes that an estimated 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians have MS and, based on current prevalence rates, approximately 1,000 new cases are diagnosed in Canada each year.

The society also notes that MS is not fatal for the vast majority of people with the disease. Most who have MS can expect to live a

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normal or near normal life span, thanks to improvements in the treatment of symptoms and in other therapies.

The MS clinic at UBC Hospital is one of the largest in Canada, providing a multi-disciplinary service, including psychiatric and genetic counselling, to all patients across the province via the British Columbia Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Network.

Bennett-Schneider is following a controversial

Lori Chalmers Publisher Delta Optimist lchalmers@ delta-optimist.com experimental procedure available only overseas known as “liberation therapy” involving opening blocked veins in the neck.

The procedure is based on a theory that MS is not an autoimmune condition but a vascular disorder that can be treated with surgery.

The federal health ministry recently announced it plans to launch a national monitoring system to track the progress of Canadians suffering from MS, including those travelling abroad

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to them, and the mayor, but ever getting any response.

In fact, it was the reverse, with them saying they weren’t allowed to come because it would show bias.

Bias toward what? We were exploring options here,” said Lloyd.

“Then all of a sudden this group appears calling themselves Southlands the Facts and they get invited to this summit, but where’s our voice?”

Helen Kettle, another

member of the planning team, said she’s disappointed all the work by the volunteer group has been ignored.

Listing many of the positive attributes of their plan, Kettle said their 15 months of work included surveying residents to gauge the community’s needs.

“What came out of it was a diversity of housing for seniors who want to downsize, because there’s limited options available. The other issue was a lot of people wanted to see a sizable portion of the land preserved and we came up with a plan that would allow for farming to actually occur on the land.

“There has been very little farming on that land and the people saying don’t build anything on it don’t realize the plan would allow farming to take place by putting some of the profits back into the infrastructure required in order for farming to occur.”

The new plan Hodgins will come up with will be discussed at the Sept. 12 council meeting. It’s not known what that plan will look like, other than it must contain a greater percentage of land turned over to Delta.

Protestors dismantle camp

Community and environmental activists who set up a protest camp April 22 to block the South Fraser Perimeter Road construction abruptly dismantled the camp near River Road Thursday.

Bob Ages, a Delta resident and Council of Canadians national board member, told the Optimist that road builders FTG Constructors delivered a letter Wednesday to the camp telling protesters to vacate within 24 hours or

they would be served with an injunction.

“We had a very thorough discussion last night around a circle about the pros and cons and we decided it was not to our advantage to play on their ground of courts, injunctions and legal fees,” he said Thursday.

Ages said they plan to continue the public battle against the $1 billion highway project in others ways, including a community meeting.

for the surgical procedure.

Currently on a drug trial, Bennett-Schneider says she intends to run for the school board again in this year’s civic election.

“We have a great group of people and I hope we can stop cutting every year,” she says.

She hopes the Delta district will closely begin examining how it delivers specific services.

Bennett-Schneider grew up on Westham Island in the fourth generation of a

Ladner farming and fishing family. Graduating from Delta Secondary in 1986, she worked in the management and accounting fields.

Married with two boys, ages nine and seven, the Beach Grove resident joined the school board in the 2008 as one of seven acclaimed trustees.

“Fatigue is a symptom and I told my doctor at UBC, ‘Who knew something other than two young kids can cause fatigue,’” she joked.

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TFN takes part in ceremony at Ecole du Bois-Joli

Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird announced Tuesday the Coast Salish name of Ecole du Bois-Joli School.

The name, received in a traditional Coast Salish naming ceremony, is q__la_ q__l’, translating to “little ones are speaking.”

Ecole du Bois-Joli is part of the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF), and is located in South Delta, in the traditional territory of the TFN. The CSF has 38 schools across the province and 04302589

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4,500 students, including 340 aboriginal students.

“This is a strong, positive new relationship that has been developed with our neighbouring school.

We are pleased to share our Coast Salish heritage with the students,” stated Baird.

“We have a mutual passion for protecting and promoting our respective languages and cultures.

Initiatives like this show mutual respect as we celebrate our uniqueness,” she said.

“We wish to celebrate our students’ aboriginal her-

itages and explore the rich cultural treasures of aboriginal communities in whose traditional territories our schools are located,” said principal Amel Gardinetti.

“We are proud Ecole du Bois-Joli is the third CSF’s school to receive an aboriginal name.”

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MLA among voices against YVR pipeline

Huntington says contentious plan to ship fuel to airport exposes people to undue environmental risks BY

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington says she has grave concerns about the proposed jet fuel pipeline proposal for the Vancouver International Airport.

The independent MLA’s concerns have been posted on the Environmental Assessment Office’s website now the public comment period for the controversial Vancouver Airport fuel delivery project is over.

Owned by a consortium of airlines that use YVR, the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation wants jet fuel barged up the Fraser River to an industrial site on the Richmond side of the south arm of the river.

An underground pipeline would then take the fuel to the airport.

Huntington said the controversial and much talked about project would expose people to undue environmental risks, which make the proposal detrimental to

the public interest.

“Now is not the time to begin navigating fuel on such a large scale through the environmentally-fragile Fraser River delta, especially when other feasible and lower-risk fuel delivery alternatives are available, such as rail transport from Alberta.”

Huntington said the environmental assessment application fails to quantify the level of risk based on that of other fuel delivery options available.

“Transporting fuel by tanker or barge is higher risk, and in the Fraser River delta, we have a lot to lose.

The ecosystem is crucial to the fishery and B.C. economy, yet there are no assurances that measures taken would adequately prepare for an accident or natural disaster. We need to set limits to risk, and the responsibility of biodiversity conservation here should be of key consideration.”

Huntington’s comments were included with many

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington is urging the Environmental Assessment Office to conduct a review that weighs the risks of the proposed jet fuel pipeline against other fuel delivery options.

Longtime Richmond Coun. Harold Steves says the plan is not in the best interests of the public. other posted submissions from Richmond and Delta.

Most came from Richmond residents and they were almost entirely negative.

In his submission, Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, listing his extensive experience in previous oil tanker transport plans, also noted the public hearing process does not consider other options. The option chosen to be most reliable and cost effective to the airlines is the option that is

least reliable and cost effective to the public, he said.

“The trucks are being used now without undue hardship, and even the airlines corporation admits it will take 20 years before an upgrade is needed if trucks continue to be used. The argument that the number of trucks will increase from 1,000 trucks a month to 2,000 trucks a month is laughably irrelevant, considering the Vancouver Port Authority is plan-

Huntington urges province to impose limits on farm houses within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“The provincial government must regulate the size and location of farm homes on properties within the ALR,” Huntington said.

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington called on Agriculture Minister Don McRae Monday to accept Metro Vancouver’s request for a provincial bylaw standard for residential uses

Fraser River is unacceptable. She noted there are examples of jet fuel barges run aground, fuel explosions and pipeline explosions.

Tsawwassen resident Susan Jones wrote the project could impact the three most important bird areas in Canada that provide internationally significant habitat for migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway.

A letter writer from Ladner described the plan as madness and that it’s courting an ecological disaster.

Shortly after the comment period concluded, the Environmental Assessment Office granted a 120-day suspension of the review.

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We give our heartfelt thanks to our participants, volunteers and sponsors that helped make this day a tremendous success!

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Auxiliary making another major hospital purchase

Local volunteer organization buying $700,000 worth of digital mammography equipment next week BY

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Delta Hospital continues to improve thanks to the latest major purchase by the Delta Hospital Auxiliary.

The auxiliary is buying digital mammography equipment for the hospital next week to the tune of $700,000.

The equipment, which will help obtain faster diagnosis of breast cancer, adds to the well over $600,000 in equipment the society donated to the hospital last year.

“Yes, it’s already been a big year and this is our big purchase for 2011,” former auxiliary president Elaine Canning told the Optimist as members were gathering at the Delta Town & Country Inn in Ladner Wednesday for their annual general meeting and luncheon.

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Those in attendance at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary’s annual general meeting this week included Teresa Cooper (left), executive director of the Delta Hospital Foundation, and former auxiliary president Elaine Canning (right).

its existence, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary has donated millions for equipment and capital projects, including the remodeling of the hospital emergency ward.

Volunteers put in tens of thousands of hours every year at the auxiliary’s gift shop, Lifeline unit, Ladner thrift store and

Courtyard Café.

In her presentation to auxiliary members, Canning, now a Lower Mainland representative with the B.C. Association of Health Care Auxiliaries, said the 85 hospital auxiliaries across the province last year contributed over $8 million and over one million hours of service to their hospitals.

At Wednesday’s annual general meeting, Kitty Sawycky officially ended her term as president, making way for vicepresident Beryl Matthewson to assume the top position.

May 10 has been declared as Health Care Auxiliary Day by the province. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington will read a proclamation in the legislature to recognize the day and commend the auxiliaries.

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Together We Can Change the World!

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates BC Auxiliary Day May 10th

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May 10th 2:00-4:00pm In the Delta Hospital Lobby - Café area

Building for the Future

Delta Hospital Auxiliary members are excited that the funds they raise are able to provide new, modern equipment for our hospital.Their most recent purchase was $700,000 in new Digital Mammography equipment.

Delta Hospital Auxiliary is part of the British Columbia Association of Health-care Auxilaries that have donated over 8 million dollars to B.C. Hospitals in 2010.

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To provide volunteer services to Delta Hospital to enhance patient care and comfort Provide bursary and education assistance to students and staff members To provide funds to enable Delta Hospital to purchase needed equipment and patient comforts

Funds raised in 2010 were used for the following: Ultra Sound Transducer: Scopes: Lifeline Units: Suspension Boots: Bedside Telephones: Music Therapy: Garden Maintenance: Residential Care: Educational Training/Conferences: Thrift Shop Upgrades: Doctors’ Lounge ER: Website Design: Ice Machine (Surgery): Christmas Decorations: Blood Pressure & Events Monitors: Operating Room Light: Flower Patient Program: Bursaries: Miscellaneous

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A native of Tsawwassen is feeling royal about his frozen yogurt treat being a favourite of Prince William’s new bride.

Rob Baines, co-founder of the trendy and popular frozen yogurt company Snog, was thrilled when he learned Kate Middleton is a huge fan of his product.

He was even more elated to find out the royal couple intended to enjoy a non-fat Snog on their wedding day last week.

“We are in London in five very central locations, so celebrities and royalties are common. Some of our staff gets over excited when Justin Beiber comes to Snog Soho. I am moved with an Annie Lenox appearance in our other Snog shop, but then I am in my 40s,” he told the Optimist by e-mail as he was on his way to Brazil to open another location.

Born and raised in Tsawwassen and having attended SDSS, Baines now lives London, England, where he started Snog two years ago with his longtime friend and partner Pablo

Uribe.

The emphasis is on healthy ingredients and fresh fruit toppings. Snog uses organic skimmed milk and nectar instead of sugar.

The result has proven both tasty and healthy, as well as wildly popular.

“We are in London in five very central locations, so celebrities and royalties are common.”

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“I started Snog as I observed that there were no healthy frozen yogurt companies in the world. Many claim they are healthy by stating they are no fat but, unfortunately, the product is loaded with sugars and chemicals. I saw an opportunity to develop a truly healthy product. Snog is the only frozen yogurt in the world that substitutes sugar with Agave nectar and hence has a low calorie and low glycaemic index,” he explained.

Having several shops in London and planning to open several in the Middle

East and South America, the outlets have hip interior designs.

“My friend is Calvin Klein and he has helped me appreciate how important it is in retail to create interesting visuals, enticing smells and soulful sounds,” Baines said.

The 47-year-old former investment banker, who still has family in Tsawwassen and visits regularly, knows all about breaking new ground in food retail, having set up specialty cafés at some of the busiest tourist attractions in England, including Westminster Abbey.

Baines, whose unique frozen yogurt will start appearing on store shelves, has shown he’s not afraid to take a risk.

“I really have never experienced fear when creating new businesses, so I try not to focus on risk. The universe plays a lot with the outcome so I just try to create something of value and uniqueness. If is doesn’t work, oh well, next.

“I am a big believer in manifesting what you think so I try and keep my thoughts focused and optimistic.”

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APPLICANT: KOZUL HOLDINGS INC 408 - 2052 41 Avenue W Vancouver, BC V6M 1Y8 LOCATION: 7590 – 80 Street, Delta (as shown and marked “Subject Property” on the map below) PURPOSE:

To approve an extension of an existing Temporary Use Permit on a portion of the subject property at 7590 – 80 Street, Delta to allow the storage of shipping containers for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority announces that the Annual Public Meeting will be held to present the Airport Authority’s 2010 Annual Report and financial statements.

The meeting is scheduled for:

A live stream of this meeting will be available at www.yvr.ca The 2010 Annual Report is available at www.yvr.ca.

Please submit advance questions to Community_Relations@yvr.ca by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Permit, together with more detailed information or reports, can be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. MAY 5, 2011 TO MAY 16, 2011, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested parties have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the proposal at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, May 16, 2011. Comments should be referred to: Attention: John Hopkins The Corporation of Delta Community Planning and Development Department 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-4148 Telephone: 604-952-3155 Email: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca

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MURPHY’S LAW So much for the riding being up for grabs.

When John Cummins announced his retirement from federal politics in March, ending an almost 18-year run as this area’s MP, there was a school of thought that perhaps now was the time for other political parties to finally make inroads in Delta-Richmond East.

Opposition parties often viewed Cummins as a political juggernaut, his personal popularity so high it ensured this riding would remain in the hands of the Tories for as long as he decided to hold public office. But if he was to step down, well, that opened the door to a host of possibilities.

That theory was put to the test Monday — and it failed miserably.

Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the Vancouver lawyer who was appointed as the Conservative candidate after a controversial nomination process about six weeks ago, made short work of her federal election opponents, garnering a whopping 54.2 per cent of the popular vote. That’s not bad for someone voters in these parts had never heard of just two months earlier.

Findlay’s total on Monday was just shy of the 55.75 per cent Cummins received in 2008 and not far off his high water mark, a 56.78 per cent share as a Canadian Alliance candidate in 2000. It actually bettered his percentage of the vote in both the 2004 and 2006 elections.

Not to take anything away from Cummins, who provided this riding with principled, outspoken representation for almost two decades, but it’s clear that a right-of-centre platform, regardless of who is championing it, will go a long way in Delta-Richmond East, particularly when the country is leaning that way.

I suspect that’s what those who subscribe to another school of thought had been reasoning all along. When Cummins announced he wouldn’t run again, a hastily-called nomination meeting still managed to attract five candidates, all of whom figured winning that coveted spot would almost guarantee their ticket to Ottawa. In contrast, all the other parties quietly appointed their candidates as interest in carrying those banners was nowhere near the level the Conservatives encountered.

Findlay now joins Cummins, and Stan Wilbee and Tom Siddon before him, as right-wing MPs representing a right-wing riding. With a Tory majority, she should have at least four years to prove to voters they made the right choice.

And when we go to the polls in the future, it’s a good bet that home field advantage will continue.

Findlay has much on her plate as she sets course for Ottawa IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT The federal election is now behind us. We have a municipal election in November, and the prospect of a provincial election before fall — to say nothing of an HST balloting procedure before summer.

What can we expect from this federal election, aside from a four-year break before the next election?

Congratulations to Kerry-Lynne Findlay, our new MP. She has big shoes to fill in taking over where John Cummins left off.

According to all-candidates meetings and interviews, her number one issue is the economy, and the elimination of the federal deficit by 2014. She believes “law and order” are on people’s minds.

She cites available and timely health care is also a concern and acknowledges we have issues with the Deltaport expansion, South

Fraser Perimeter Road and the TFN development.

Quite an agenda!

A search for her background, as I didn’t know of her until very recently, indicates she is an experienced lawyer with interests in aboriginal affairs, and has represented clients in several levels of courts plus appearing before both House of Commons and Senate committees. She was named Queen’s Counsel 12 years ago.

Included in her municipal experience is chairing Vancouver’s city planning commission. Some will know of her personal challenges of owning a house on the Musqueam Reserve near UBC when the land lease was renegotiated.

She ran for the Conservative predecessor party (Alliance) in 2001.

While not yet a resident of Delta, she has worked with Cummins on various matters.

Meanwhile, Dale Saip, who won the recent Conservative nomination, was sidelined by party officials after they belatedly concluded his financial background made him unsuitable. An appropriate explanation has never been made and has left unwarranted doubt in place. Findlay, who was in second

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place at the nomination meeting, was parachuted into place by party officials.

What can we expect of our new member of Parliament? Four years of service for us and our concerns? Will she be able to convince those in Ottawa the law and order agenda of building more prisons and longer sentences does not work? Even the tough Texans have concluded that — after a long time. They found that programs to decrease recidivism (committing repeat offences) and more crime prevention works better than bigger prisons.

Will she be able to influence the future of the port? Can she stop its expansion and thus the negative impact on our air quality and our ability to move about, to say nothing of its occupation of our precious farmland?

My personal hope is that she and many other MPs will bring a respect for Parliament that has been sadly lacking recently, leading to the allegation of contempt of Parliament. We do not need this — we have work to do and rules to follow.

To our new MP, best wishes in representing us in Ottawa.

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Voters turn to ‘candy land’ their “Good Ship Lollipop” ... with apologies to Shirley Temple and her 1934 movie Bright Eyes.

In a land where individual rights and responsibilities are subordinated to the group rights and entitlements of the cradle-to-grave nanny state, the political landscape has been consistently defined by a voting public with an insatiable appetite for government services, viewing Ottawa as a benevolent force to redistribute wealth to all those who want equality of out-

come, rather than equality of opportunity.

Freedom, equality, opportunity and achievement: Those are the tenets of a nation built on the belief that individuals are responsible for their own success and learn from their own failures.

Sadly, in Canada such sentiments remain alien to all those who prefer to cede personal responsibility to government as a means of absolving themselves of theirs.

E.W. Bopp

No education, experience necessary to become MP

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There will be no shortage of action this year in Cloverdale.

All weekend long there will be something happening on stage at the Longhorn Saloon and elsewhere throughout the Country Fair so you can get your boot stompin’ fix in. Really, it’s not all about Bull Riding and Rodeo, there’s a pretty good party scene throughout the weekend too. Favorites such as Appaloosa, Ken McCoy and Brent Lee will all be performing and there will also be a free Sunday Night concert featuring long time favorites Doug and the Slugs. And for the kids, don’t forget about the Parade on Saturday morning starting at 10 AM with over 80 entries featuring clowns, floats, bands, marching units and showcasing both community organizations and commercial entities. For all the information on the entire May Long Weekend at this year’s World Famous Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair you can check out their website at www.cloverdalerodeo.com . Giddy up!

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There is something going to be happening in Cloverdale really soon! And it is something that has been going on there for as long as many of us can remember. Of course we are talking about the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. Before you know it, it will be the May Long Weekend and I guarantee that you will be looking for some fun after the long, wet winter we’ve had and I can’t think of any better place to start your summer than with a visit to Cloverdale May 20 – 23, 2011.

The Cloverdale Rodeo will once again feature a unique “invitational” format. The Rodeo will feature the top cowboys and cowgirls from around the world and Rodeo fans will get to see these top ranked contestants in all their favorite Rodeo events. Up for grabs this year is $360,000 in prize money. The four main events will be Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback (known in the rodeo world as The Roughstock Rodeo Events) and Ladies Barrel Racing. The top twenty-four pro rodeo contestants in each event (as per the 2010 Final World Standings) are invited to participate at the Cloverdale Rodeo.

The format of the competition, which marks the most significant change in the history of the Rodeo, will have each contestant compete twice in their Rodeo performance pool. Then the top four cowboys / cowgirls from Pools A & B based on total prize money won will determine the eight Rodeo contestants for the Finals which will take place on the Monday.

The Cloverdale Rodeo will definitely be one of the premier events on the Pro Rodeo circuit for 2011. World Champions, Canadian Champions and Calgary Stampede Champions! They will all be in Cloverdale. So if you are a long time Rodeo fan or maybe you are a new Pro Rodeo supporter, you’ll have to make sure you get your tickets! One way to do that is to stop by Stampede Tack & Western Wear in Cloverdale on Highway #10 at 180th Street. They have partnered with Wrangler Jeans to offer a great promotion to rodeo fans. The 7:30 pm performance on Friday May 20th is Wrangler Night and when you purchase a pair of Wrangler jeans or a Wrangler shirt from Stampede Tack & Western Wear, you will receive a free ticket voucher for this performance. What a deal! You get both your cowboy jeans or shirt and a rodeo ticket at the same time! Quantities are limited, so act quickly. You can call Stampede at 604-574-7427 or check out www.stampede.ca for details. To complete your cowboy or cowgirl look, Stampede Tack will also be having a huge sale on Ladies and Men’s boots until May 21st as well as a Scratch & Win for Boulet Boots where you might even win your boots for free!

The Friday night rodeo performance is also the “Tough Enough To Wear Pink” night which helps to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. The Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Association is proud to support the Crystal Gala Foundation, a Fraser Valley Breast Cancer Foundation.

Proceeds from the Tough Enough To Wear Pink 50/50 draw at the Wrangler Night Rodeo Performance will be donated to the Crystal Gala Foundation. You too can join the rodeo competitors

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$4 million addition made to Charter fleet

Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd. completed manufacturing last week the first titanium bulkhead it will produce for the Lockheed Joint Strike fighter jets.

The part is manufactured from a 4,500-pound titanium forging. The bulkhead is one of the largest, most complex components on the aircraft and represents a huge opportunity for Asco to break into the military aircraft manufacturing market.

The project has already created numerous high technology jobs and Asco is confident its new relationship with Lockheed will produce additional contract opportunities.

Asco is already highly regarded in the commercial aircraft sector as a longterm supplier to companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier and Embraer from its division in Delta and European facilities in Belgium and Germany. *** The arrival of eight state-

of-the-art buses will give another competitive edge to Charter Bus Lines, the largest independent motorcoach operator in B.C. The family-owned and operated company recently welcomed 2011 Prevost H345 coaches to its bustling compound, located on River Road in Delta.

The high-tech buses, built at the Volvo-owned Prevost plant in Quebec, will cover Charter Bus Lines’ large service region with near-zero emissions and greatly improved fuel efficiency.

Equally important to Sheldon Eggen, the longtime president and CEO of Charter Bus Lines, is the new Prevost coaches are equipped with three-point safety belts for use by all passengers.

“We are ahead of the curve with that, because there is no legislation yet for safety belts on buses in B.C.,” Eggen said. “We are very excited to be the first

in the region to have buses with this important safety feature.”

Each of the new Prevost buses is valued at more than $550,000.

“This is one of the largest deliveries of coaches in our company’s history,” Eggen said.

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The title of Commercial Photographer of the Year is the highest award bestowed by the organization in the commercial class. It is an indication of Schurman’s ability to produce exceptional quality, diversity and creativity.

Schurman was also awarded with the “Best in Class” trophy in the editorial category. He also had two images — Dance Flow and Corporate Spiral — chosen for the prestigious Canadian Loan Collection.

In addition, Schurman had four images accepted and exhibited in the National Image Competition, judged prior to the convention by a panel of master photographers from across Canada.

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A14 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2011

With its beaches, sunshine, mountain views and open countryside, Tsawwassen should be famous for more than the ferry.

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May 6, 2011 The Delta Optimist A15 In the Community

Artists create birdhouses in fundraiser for OWL

Owl carving headed to OWL

PHOTO BY

CHUNG CHOW

Lea Price shows two examples of birdhouses that have been created by members of the South Delta Artists’ Guild in a fundraiser for OWL. BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

PHOTO BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

Tsawwassen First Nation artist Remo Williams is working on a wood carving of a majestic owl that will be donated the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL). Williams, who’s been involved in many projects, including the restoration of the ferry causeway totem pole, says the just over two-foot owl will be used as an educational tool by the society. The carving, which doesn’t have a name yet, is about a week from completion. Williams notes there are some false ideas about what owls represent when, in fact, they’re a symbol of clear vision of the future. OWL is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. The society’s 72nd Street facility specializes in raptors. The volunteers deal with hundreds of injured birds every year. For more information visit www.owlcanada.ca.

In the market for a custom birdhouse?

South Delta Artists’ Guild members have created birdhouses that will be sold to raise money for the group and the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.

“Some of them are really quite amazing,” says Lea Price, the guild’s gallery chairperson.

The birdhouses, as well as birdthemed paintings, are on display at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery until May 22. There is an opening event set for

Sunday.

Price volunteers OWL in attenwith a ple

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birds.

Some of the birdhouses are functional while others are not.

The creations vary in style, ranging from a mini tiki bar with bottle caps for seats to a paper-mache cat missing out on a fleeing bird to a birdhouse made of bamboo.

Paintings at the show feature a range of birds, including swans, owls and exotic breeds.

Price says the last artists’ guild fundraiser for OWL brought in over $1,000 for the non-profit society.

The opening event goes from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

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A16 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2011

Public Hearing - May 17, 2011 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:00 pm Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6968

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected until May 17, 2011.

Municipal Hall: Website: Email: Phone: Hours:

Community Planning and Development Department www.corp.delta.bc.ca com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca 604.946.3380 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

To amend the land use designation for the subject property in Schedule A from Multi-Unit Residential to Mixed Use, and in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 from Townhouse Residential to MixedUse (North Delta) 4.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6969

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU005982

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from P Public Use to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 403.

Development Permit LU005982 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development.

Development Variance Permit LU005982

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006187)

To vary section 913.1 of the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the special setback requirement from the centre line of 120 Street from 19.75 m to 19 m.

To vary Section 8.4.3(d) of the “Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, 2000” to permit under-canopy signs to be horizontal to the façade to which the canopy is attached.

Location: 7806 117 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Jasbir S. Nijjar and Winderjit K. Nijjar Ravinder S. Nijjar and Gurjit S. Nijjar

Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner 604.952.3472 Web Location: May 2, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Telephone: 604.783.4387 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

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Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning and Development Permit (File No. LU005575)

Location: 4728 and 4738 54A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6948

Applicant: Sycamore Holdings Inc. (Peter Vander Velde) Telephone: 604.764.7241

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Permit to allow development of nine townhouse units.

Development Variance Permit LU006187

MAP NO. 1

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. FILE NO. LU006187 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements to permit a minimum front setback of 8.26 m for proposed Lot 1 and 8.21 m for proposed Lot 2.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean 604.952.3814 Web Location: April 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6735 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 377.

Development Permit LU005575 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development.

MAP NO. 4

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FILE NO. LU005575 Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro 604.946.3163 Web Location: April 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07

Applicant: Amanpal Dosanjh

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Project No. 2 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning (File No. LU006151) Location: 4438 60B Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Telephone: 604.946.1866

Location: 11090 River Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5 Applicant: Robert & Yvonne Ritchie

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning in order to allow subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

Telephone: 604.582.8465 Proposal: Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of five single family residential lots. The existing heritage dwelling will be retained on proposed lot 5.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6954 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by exempting the subject site from Policy C of the East Ladner Area Plan that requires lot dimensions of new lots not to vary more than 15 percent from the average of residential properties within 150 m of the development site.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6962 MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU006151

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6955 To Discharge Land Use Contract SA #3390 from the subject property.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6956 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.

Staff Contact: Lisa King 604.952.3164 Web Location: April 4, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06

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Project No. 5 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU005989)

Project No. 3 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Permit and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU005982)

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential for proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3, and RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential for proposed Lots 4 and 5.

Development Variance Permit LU005989 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:

MAP NO. 5 FILE NO. LU005989

1) Section 915(21) by reducing the special setback from the centre line of 92A Avenue from 17.5 m to 16.5 m for proposed Lot 1.

2) Section 305(a) by varying the front setback averaging requirement from 20.4 m to 6.5 m for proposed Lot 4.

3) Section 636D by reducing the minimum average depth from 30 m to 25.9 m for proposed Lot 1.

Location: 9015 120 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

4) Section 632D by increasing the minimum front setback from 5 m to 6.5 m for the principal structure and garage for proposed Lots 2 and 3.

5) Section 632A by reducing the rear setback from 9 m to 3.9 m for proposed Lot 5.

Applicant: Highmark Homes Ltd. Telephone: 604.767.0710

Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner 604.952.3472 Web Location: April 18, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2

Continued on Page 17

05066835

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Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Permit and Development Variance Permit in order to permit construction of a six-storey mixed-use building.

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May 6, 2011 The Delta Optimist A17

Word Challenge CLUES ACROSS 1. Political action committee 4. Wager 7. Dash 10. Big man on campus 12. W. Romanian city 14. Adam’s wife 15. Finnish sweet meads 17. Father 18. NE Asian river between China and Russia 19. TV clicker 22. Ancient stones bearing markings 23. Afrikaans 24. Hit with the open hand 25. Off-Broadway theater award 26. Atomic #58 27. Makes up 28. Rocky Boy’s Reservation tribe 30. Hyperbolic cosecant 32. Old English 33. Carrier’s invention 34. Protoctist 36. Siamese 39. N. Algerian city 41. Popular women at the ball 43. Resists combustion 46. Intense anger 47. River between Turkey & Iran 48. Actress Sarandon 50. Consumed food 51. Naked 52. Bristlelike part of an organism 53. A writing implement

Public Hearing - May 17, 2011 Continued from Page 16 Project No. 6 Application for Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Regarding Licensee Retail Liquor Stores (File No. P07-09) Location: All lands in the Commercial Zones and Comprehensive Development Zones that allow a licensee retail liquor store.

Applicant: The Corporation of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380 Proposal: Application for Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments to establish a minimum separation distance requirement of 1 km between licensee retail stores, also known as private liquor stores in Delta.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6867 To amend the General Regulations – Commercial Zones and the Core Commercial Zones (C1 Core Commercial Zone, C1-A Core Commercial Zone and C1-L Core Commercial Ladner Zone) in order to require that a licensee retail liquor store not be located within 1 km from another licensee retail liquor store, and that a licensee retail liquor store shall not exceed 186 m2 of retail sales area. The above-mentioned amendments would also apply to Comprehensive Development Zones that allow a licensee retail liquor store.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro 604.952.3163 Web Location: April 18, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07

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Project No. 7 Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Permit (File No. LU006081)

Location: 10190 River Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 7 Applicant: Mallen Architecture Inc. Telephone: 604.484.8285

LAST WEEK’S ANSWER 54. Unhappy 55. Young woman entering society CLUES DOWN 1. Public Broadcasting Service 2. Middle East rulers 3. Celestial bodies 4. Baseball bags 5. ____ Clapton, musician 6. Tropical starchy tuberous root 7. A way to destroy 8. Separate by avulsion 9. Fishing fly barb 11. Desert draft animal 13. Surface depression 16. Comfort in sorrow 18. Relating to Arabia 20. Native American tent

21. “Richard Yates” author Lin 28. A scleroprotein 29. A particular administration 30. Provide food or entertainment 31. Burns milk 34. Remove by erosion 35. Turns into noun 37. Severe colic 38. Detected by instinct 40. Horse from 18 down 41. Found a basis for 42. Province 43. Bind securely 44. Geological times 45. Scarlett’s home 49. Take into custody

Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Permit in order to allow redevelopment of a pub and a private liquor retail store with a drive-through which were recently damaged by fire.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6958 To discharge Land Use Contract 78-34 from the subject property.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6959

MAP NO. 7

FILE NO. LU006081 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 307 to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 401.

Development Permit LU006081

To regulate the form and character of the proposed development.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro 604.952.3163 Web Location: April 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06

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Project No. 8 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning (File No. LU006104)

Location: 11094 Beverly Drive, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 8 Applicant: Rajinder & Rajni Vermani Telephone: 604.710.7493 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning in order to allow subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6904 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 of the Official Community Plan from Single Family Residential to Infill Single Family Residential.

MAP NO. 8 FILE NO. LU006104 “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6905 To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.

Staff Contact: Michael Ruskowski 604.946.3382 Web Location: April 18, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.09 Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@corp.delta.bc.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

A18 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2011

ATTN: ALL PARENTS & COACHES OF LADNER GIRLS SOCCER CLUB The LGSC will be holding their

2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Paul Woehrle

St. David’s Anglican Church

The real ministers The word “minister” is most often used as a verb, but is used in the title of this column as a noun referring to ordained persons. I draw attention to this in order to correct an often-misunderstood aspect of the purposes of God for God’s church.

The church is a corporate body of people who trust in Jesus Christ and have signified this outwardly by baptism in water. So when we speak of church, it is not a pointy-roofed building but a group of people called to serve their communities motivated

by God’s love and Christ’s command, and gifted and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

This is what the verb “to minister” means. Just as the building is not the church, the minister is not the primary one who does ministry. The real ministers are the body of believers,

LGSC is currently looking for the following positions; Treasurer, U6 & U7 Coordinator.

Please note: Elections will also be held.

Don’t forget to check out the LGSC website @ www.ladnergirlssoccer.ca

04097701

Wednesday, May 11 @ 7 pm Location: Sundance Inn - Boardroom (upstairs) @ 6574 Ladner Trunk Road

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s

Wednesdays

11:00 am Mid-week Eucharist (BCP) and lunch

www.stdavidsdelta.com

“A Heart for God… in the Heart of the Village”

SUNDAY

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9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:30 am Service of Holy Communion

9 am Worship Service and Sunday School 11 am Worship Service

New Location

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Sundays 10AM Worship Service

6:45 PM AWANA Children’s Club FRIDAY 7 PM Youth Night

All Saints Anglican Church 4755 Arthur Drive Ladner 604-946-8413

SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion 8:30am Family Communion and Sunday School 10:00am

www.tsawwassenunited.org Minister: the Rev. Dan Kirkegaard Music Director: Sandra Dawn Nash

sundays

cedar park church THIS SUNDAY 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:40am Worship Service Guest Speaker: Lorraine Dick Sermon Title: “The Bible: God’s gift to us” 5300 - 44th Ave., Ladner 604-946-7410 (Corner of 44th Ave and Arthur Dr.) Youth Pastor - Dan Peters Worship Pastor - Roy Salmond

www.cedarparkchurch.com

WEDNESDAY SERVICE

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Holy Communion and Short Bible Study 10:00am

southdelta.org

LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

Benediction Lutheran Church

Messy Church for children and families 5:30pm www.allsaintsladner.org

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

SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

Pastor Courtenay Reedman

New look... same great service!

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Delta Choral Society and Delta Concert Band Present

Showtime! Selections from Stage and Screen Musical Director: Danielle Hamilton | Conductor: Jim Tempest

Ladner Christian Fellowship

Sat., May 14 – 7:00 p.m.; Sun., May 15 – 3:30 p.m.

Welcomes you

Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

Sunday Worship May 8, 2011 10:30 am

Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Ave., Ladner Tickets: Adults $15 | Students/Seniors $10 | Children (12 & Under) $5 Available at the door or in advance at Cedar Park Church office or Mud Bay Wines, Tsawwassen

“The Church is Sent”

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

Acts 1:8 Pastor Henry Jonker

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We Welcome You to Join Us!

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Celebrating

4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. Call: 604-946-7033 Email: ladnercrc@telus.net Web: www.ladnercrc.org Pastor: Henry Jonker Youth Pastor: Jed Schoepp

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Sunday Services

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Ladner United Church

living as verbs (ministering) in their homes, neighbourhoods and places of work.

What happens in pointy-roofed buildings on Sundays and other days is the primary task of worshipping God, and being equipped for the work of ministry. The responsibility of equipping ministers falls mainly to the clergy.

Or as the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 4, verses 11, 12: “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service.”

This column may have the title Minister’s Minute, but let’s put our focus on the hours, days, weeks and faithful years of ministry done by the members of the church, to the glory of God.

May 6, 2011 The Delta Optimist A19

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Director Richard Cox says Our Town by Thornton Wilder is among his favourite plays and one he’s wanted to do for the last few years.

“Really, it’s about people understanding the value of life and having a moment, hopefully not too late, to realize there’s great beauty in it and you need to live each as if it’s your last,” he says.

The play, set in the early part of the 20th century in New Hampshire, follows the lives of George and Emily, a pair of characters who fall in love and get

married.

The script is a large and challenging one, Cox says, noting SDSS alternates between musicals and dramas each year.

“That’s the purpose of offsetting the musical years, to give the students something a bit more meaty in terms of story development, character development and story content,” says Paige Hansen, a drama teacher at SDSS who’s producing Our Town.

“This play has a lot of depth and I think it will resonate with members of our community,” she says.

Hansen also notes they’ve asked a student to be an assistant director for the first time. Grade 11 student Jemma Dash has taken on that role.

She says working with Cox has been a good learn-

ing experience.

“He’ll bring up tiny little details that I didn’t look at before. He’s opening my eyes in so many more concepts in theatre.”

Dash is confident the production will be a good one.

“We’ve all put a lot of time and effort into this.”

Our Town runs from May 10 to 14 at 7 p.m.

There are matinees at 1:30 p.m. on May 10 and 13.

For tickets call the Equinox Theatre box office at 604-943-7532. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Children’s Hospital neurosurgery ward.

Hansen says over 30 local businesses have stepped up as sponsors and there will be a silent auction on May 14.

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Jacob Wolstencroft will be among the SDSS students in Our Town.

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The Sidekick Players are revisiting a Norm Foster comedy to wrap up their 14th season.

The Foursome is set to begin next week at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

“We laugh all the time in rehearsals. It’s such a funny play,” says director Carroll Allan.

Sidekick performed The Foursome as a dinner theatre back in 2006 at the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club. Allan says that show was very success-

ful and Sidekick wanted to do an encore production.

The story is about four old college friends who are home for a 15-year reunion.

They share their successes and failures when they get together for a round of golf.

“It’s like the male equivalent of a chick flick,” says

Allan, who counts the play as Foster’s funniest script.

Three of the four actors (Steve Girardi as Rick, Todd-Elliot Gates as Donny, Dean Sanderson as Ted) from the 2006 production are reprising their roles. Dean Day will play Cameron.

Day is “doing awesome” with the role, Allan says.

“The other guys just can’t get over how well he’s done. As far as personality goes, it’s like they’ve known each other all their lives.”

The Foursome will run from May 11 to 21 (Wednesday to Saturdays

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Exercise and the brain Well on Your Way Remember that drug commercial in the ‘80s?

The one where they used an egg to represent our brain and stated that, “This is your brain,” and then a mysterious hand cracked the egg in a pan and the voice-over exclaimed, “and this is your brain on drugs.”

It was a very powerful commercial, and even 20 years later I still remember it. Well, I think I have part two to that commercial. It’s a little bit more upbeat and focused on exercise (no surprise coming me from me, right?).

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an egg, same voice over claiming this is our brain and then — with magician hands flashing about the screen — all of a sudden that little chicken egg is now an ostrich egg, which is humungous compared to a regular egg.

Meanwhile the voiceover ominously states in the background, “And this is your brain on exercise.”

Can you picture it? The ostrich egg is over seven times larger than the first egg, thereby showing the viewing audience that with exercise the brain can get bigger, just like any other muscle in the body. I think it would work.

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as hard-wired as we once believed. It is actually very dynamic, constantly fluctuating in size.

You see, the brain responds to exercise much in the same way as the heart, lungs and muscles do.

Through exercise it can change its structure and function by adding new neurons, making new connections between neurons and even creating new blood vessels.

Walking is especially good for your brain. It increases blood circulation and the amount of oxygen and glucose that reach your brain. Walking is not strenuous, so your leg muscles don’t take up extra oxygen and glucose like they do during other forms of exercise. As you walk, you effectively oxygenate your brain. Maybe this is why walking can “clear your head” and help you to think better.

Now if you want to take it up a notch, running is also a brain-booster. A jog around the block can affect your hippocampus, the

region in the brain linked to learning and memory, and known to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

If aerobic exercise isn’t your thing, then you will be pleased to know there is a new generation of research starting to come out about the benefits of strength training and the brain.

Particularly interesting is a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine that found resistance exercising may help minimize cognitive decline and impaired mobility in seniors.

The long and short of it is this: severe mental decline, such as dementia, is usually caused by disease, and most age-related losses in memory or motor skills simply result from inactivity of the body and a lack of mental exercise and stimulation.

In other words, use it or lose it, as well as move it or lose it.

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Dance company revisits domain of Al-Andalus ing a very important story through a variety of dances, many instruments and song.”

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I am very excited about our performance this year.

The audience can look forward to an evening of exciting, passionate and

soulful performance with intricate footwork, syncopated rhythms with sticks and beautiful choreography from 40 dancers.

The annual performance sponsored by Aqua-Coast Engineering, Northern Building Supplies and the Delta Optimist promises to be an event filled with passionate drama and rhythm.

It will take place at the Genesis Theatre in Ladner on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children.

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had to convert or leave.

Many were executed. Some of these groups were able to hide together and during their exile they blended and fused their cultures.

One of the outcomes that resulted from the passion, pain and suffering for their lost way of living was a new form of dance: flamenco.

“I am very excited about our performance this year,” says Bev Mantovani, owner and choreographer of Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dance in Tsawwassen.

“My quest in life has been to educate my students and audience on flamenco.

This performance does exactly that. We are depict-

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Los Gitanos Flamenco Dance Company will present the passionate history of the domain called AlAndalus.

Spain as we know it today only came to be when in 1492 Isabelle of Aragon and Ferdinand of Castille joined their kingdoms to expel the Moors that had taken possession of the Iberian peninsula since 711.

The mix of cultures that had made Al-Andalus home for centuries, however, was not easily erased.

Muslims, Jews, Gypsies and Christians from many parts of the world had been living in relative harmony.

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Organizer Natascha Trautmann says she’s grateful so many have come forward to raise money to help those in Japan affected by the major earthquake and tsunami earlier this year.

Proceeds will go to a handful of relief organizations, including the Red Cross.

There will also be a silent auction.

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print of a painting by wildlife artist John SeereyLester.

The fundraiser goes tomorrow from 2 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $6 after 6 p.m.

Name: Bernie 65, Ron 72, Frank 83, Phil 64, Tim 58, Ted 75, Arif What is the activity? Water Volleyball Where does this happen? Ladner Leisure Centre /Leisure Pool at 9:00am on Tuesday and Thursday.

How often do you participate in Water Volleyball?

We try to make it every Tuesday and Thursday.

How long have you been involved? We have been involved for 3 months.

Why did you get involved with this activity? We thought it would be a fun way to get some exercise and build great friendships.

What do you like best about this activity? It keeps us active, plus it’s a lot of fun.

How does it benefit your life? We are keeping fit, and have built stronger friendships.

What other things do you do to keep active?

Bernie plays pickleball and table tennis.

Delta offers many activities to keep adults fit and connected with one another – both in and out of the water! At our aquatic facilities, try Red Cross Swim Basics or Strokes for Adults to improve your swimming skills. Aquafit classes are another great way to stay fit in the pool. For fun and exercise without getting wet, join a recreational Volleyball League or try some tennis lessons.

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Set for tomorrow at the Tsawwassen Legion, the event, billed as Japan Music Fest South Delta, will feature acts like Tony Barton, the Bloo Zebras (with Jack Lavin and Marty Bernard), Brad Cooper and others.

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Amazing Sherbino eyeing London 2012 21-year-old from Tsawwassen captures Vancouver BMO Marathon and will attempt to qualify for Summer Olympics She may be a long distance specialist, but KeddiAnne Sherbino is in the fast lane towards becoming an Olympian.

Just seven months removed from running her first-ever marathon, the remarkable 21-year-old from Tsawwassen is now Canada’s best hope to run the storied distance at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Sherbino’s soaring stock took a significant leap Sunday when she became the first Canadian woman to win the BMO Vancouver Marathon since 2003. Her winning time of two hours 43 minutes 38 seconds was 10 minutes faster than her debut over 42.2 kilometres and puts her in range of the Canadian Olympic team qualifying standard (2:29.55).

Not bad for the former

South Delta secondary school student council president who didn’t even start competitive running until the summer of 2010.

Also keep in mind, marathon runners typically don’t hit their peak years until their early 30s.

The happy-go-lucky Sherbino was a late entry for the Vancouver Marathon and had modest expectations, even convincing many of her friends not to bother coming out to cheer her on.

“I told my friends it wasn’t a big deal,” laughed Sherbino, who at least had some family members greeting her at the finish line. “It really was a last minute thing and I was hoping to maybe win my age category and be top 10 among females.”

She still doesn’t run with a watch and only knew she was the first place female runner thanks to a lead cyclist going along with

her.

“I heard about some of the international runners and the thing is you don’t know who is behind you,” she continued. “I just kept going, running my own race and mentally pushing myself.”

The first place finish earned her $2750 in prize money but, even more importantly, got the attention of schools and elite track and field programs.

Sherbino did her best to play down the interest but admits she has been approached.

She has been residing in Kelowna, living with her sister and attending UBC Okanagan, while also working part-time at Fresh Air Experience — an outdoor and athletic equipment store. Naturally, she is the top salesperson when it comes to running shoes.

“I’m just taking it one day at a time. We will see who approaches me and

see what comes my way,” she said. “I was leaning towards going to Simon Fraser but right now I’m open to just about anything (including south of the border). I’m at the point of my life where I can be flexible.”

Sherbino had been entering 10k runs leading up to Vancouver and will continue a similar competitive schedule over the next few months. The hope is to build momentum to take a serious attempt at qualifying for London by participating in the Toronto or Victoria Marathon this fall. That will also coincide with the cutoff date for the Canadian Olympic team.

In the meantime, she will continue to train and run with a beaming smile, enjoying her newfound passion that happens to make her a world class athlete.

“I’m doing this because I want to and I love it,” she added. “Sure there is

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Delta Islanders opened the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse season with a 14-8 home floor win over Victoria. See page 30 for details.

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a serious element to it, but (my smile) also shows how much I am enjoying it.

That’s just who I am. The day I stop having fun is the day I will stop running.”

Two-sport standout earns scholarship

Junior Islanders dump Shamrocks

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Tsawwassen’s Keddi-Anne Sherbino was all smiles as she raced to victory in last Sunday’s BMO Vancouverf Marathon.

Two-sport standout Mitchell Jones has accepted an offer to play hockey at the University of Northern Michigan Wildcats for the 2012-2013 season.

The Delta native, who also is a standout lacrosse player, had a breakthrough season as a defenceman in the B.C. Hockey League with the Surrey Eagles. He proved to be a scoring threat from the back end, putting up 11 goals and 31 assists. He was named the team’s top defenceman.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound former Richmond Sockeye is excited about the opportunity that playing for Northern Michigan will give him.

“I’m really excited to be going there; they have a great hockey program and I feel that coach (Walt) Kyle can really help me develop for the future.

“I really like the school; they have a great campus and some very nice facilities. I’m looking forward to getting a chance to play hockey for another four years.”

Northern Michigan plays NCAA Division I as part of the the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Their conference includes teams such as Miami of Ohio and Michigan State.

Jones also thrived in the Delta Minor Lacrosse system, playing up to the intermediate “A” level.

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Junior Islanders open regular season with split BY

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Minus two opening night performers, the Delta Islanders looked like a completely different team when they travelled to historic Queen’s Park Arena Tuesday night to face the New West Salmonbellies.

Coming off a very impressive 14-8 triumph over the Victoria

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MARK BOOTH

After making it look easy in a season-opening win against the Victoria Shamrocks, the Delta Islanders struggled to find the net in a 7-2 road loss to the New West Salmonbellies.

Shamrocks to kickoff the 2011 B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League season, the Islanders came crashing back down to earth in a 7-2 loss to the Salmonbellies.

After filling the net against one of the league’s perennial powerhouses,

second period goals by Mike Mallory and Chris Jones were all Delta could muster in the Royal City.

It was the Salmonbellies’ first win in three starts, which includes a 13-8 loss to Victoria.

The only bright spot was the Islanders’ sound defensive play and the 42-save performance of goaltender Blake Duncan that at least allowed them to

stay within striking distance. The visitors only trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes when the Bellies broke the game open with a trio of third period goals in just over six minutes.

Three nights earlier in Ladner, the Islanders

made it look easy against a Shamrock team that has given them nothing but fits over the years.

They raced out to a 4-1 first period lead and were in cruise control the rest of the way.

Third-year veteran Steve Higgs sparked the impressive start with a pair of early goals, then completed his hat trick with a power play tally in the third period.

The Victoria Steve native was unavailable for the New West game.

So was intermediate call-up Sam Clare who also had a major impact in the win over the Shamrocks with four points, including a pair of goals. Look for the Ladner native, along with teammate Eli McLaughlin, to be key contributors at the junior level when they are not suiting up for the intermediate “A” Islanders.

Veteran Ryan Keith also enjoyed a productive night with two goals and two assists.

Michael Berekoff scored twice and added one helper, while Jones and Mallory had three point nights with one goal each.

Cody Hawkins and Andrew Schwab also scored. Matt Messneger chipped win with a pair of assists and won 11 draws in the face-off circle.

Duncan finished with 42 saves.

The Islanders visit the Nanaimo Timbermen tonight and host the Higgs Langley Knights next Saturday.

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Delta Islanders are off to an impressive start in the B.C. Intermediate “A” Lacrosse League with three straight wins out of the gate. Delta has defeated Burnaby (1710), Coquitlam (12-6) and Langley (14-12). The Islanders are in New West tonight for an early season showdown of 3-0 teams, then host Nanaimo on Sunday at the South Delta recreation centre. Game time is 1:30 p.m.

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Wow! What an excellent 2 bedroom loft style townhome in the heart of Ladner Village. Updated with laminate flooring, paint, moulding, counters, etc. 1,180 sq. ft. vaulted ceilings, 3 balconies, etc! Walk to all stores in 1 minute!

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Beautiful 3 bedroom + office/family room + 1.5 bathroom updated townhome in sought-after Harbourside. Desirable 2-level layout, open-plan kitchen, laminate floors, slate, crown, new bathrooms, garage conversion to media room, etc! Fabulously private sunny west facing rear yard with newer patio! Attached barbecue, etc! Serenity in your private rear yard! Located in the heart of historic Ladner village across the street from riverfront!

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Beautifully renovated 1123 sq ft 2 bdrm, 2 bth corner unit with great sunny view! Updated with new laminate flooring, blinds, hot water tank, paint, fridge, range & more! Totally rainscreened building, new windows, new roof, new balconies, paint etc! Like brand new building with 10 year warranty! Walk to all amenities in minutes!

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Huge park-like private front and back yard. (10,075 sq. ft. lot) Very quiet cul-de-sac location! Walking distance to schools and shopping! Large driveway! Easily suitable!

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Wow! Excellent, bright 1 bedroom condo (764 sq ft) in Ladner’s sought after Ladner Pointe! Totally rainscreened & new windows, new roof, decks, interior hallways, gardens, etc! etc! Like brand new! Very spacious unit, quiet location overlooking garden! Walk to Safeway & London Drugs in 1/2 a minute! Do not miss this great condo! Location! Location! Location!

Absolutely stunning 4 bdrm + games + office or 5 bdrm plus games home! Custom built, builders own home! Main floor down, bedrooms up! New stainless steel appliances, maple shaker cabinets, laminate crown, baseboard, etc! 3.5 bathrooms, walk-in shower and jacuzzi in ensuite. Totally private & rear yard with sunken hot tub and barn-style storage shed, literally steps to Park and 1 minute walk to historic Ladner Village Market & shops! 2 minute walk to nature trails & golf course at your finger tips. Front porch, double garage! This will not last! Don’t miss it!

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Beautifully updated 2-level in desirable location close to all schools! Large family room addition at rear with vaulted ceilings! Open plan kitchen/dining area! Newer kitchen with granite counters, new stainless steel appliances, oak cabinets, etc! New bathrooms! New roof 2007, furnace 2001, etc! Easily suitable with lots of space downstairs (den, family room, office + rec room). 2 decks. Single garage! Great updated family home in wonderful neighborhood!

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This is it! Stunning 3 yr young coach home in excellent location! Beautiful, executive style main home, 4 bdrm + flex room, 4 bathrooms, 2 balconies, open plan + high-end finishing throughout! Wide-plank hardwood, granite counters, crown etc. Separate 1 bdrm coach home above double garage can cover approx. $250,000 on a mortgage! Buy this beautiful 3 yr young executive home for less than cost of owning a $600,000 home. Rear lane access, private landscaped yard. Don’t miss this wondrul oppprtunity!

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Cultured stone, new gutters, fascia board and downspout, etc! Huge 9,828 sq.ft lot with sunny west-facing rear yard! Views from upstairs of Boundary Bay! Do not miss this one-of-a-kind spectacular home! Check out the virtual tour online!

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Wow! One-of-a-kind New Home with 2/5/10-Year Warranty! 4 Bedrooms + Office with a neat beach feel! Wainscotting, mouldings, vaulted ceilings, beach colours, this home has real style! High-end finishings including wide-plank hardwood, trendy tile and heated kitchen and stainless steel appliances, granite + quartz counters, etc! etc! Front porch + large rear wood deck off family room, stamped concrete driveway + professionally landscaped yard! Rare to find new home with walk to Beach Grove Elementary in seconds + walk to the beach in 2 minutes! Don't miss this!

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One hundred percent of all revenue generated by Royal LePage Regency Realty’s garage sale will go to support Covenant House in Vancouver.

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UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of farmland out to Boundary Bay and as far as Mt. Baker and the Coast Mountains from this 5100 sq. ft.

Executive home in Forest by the Bay. This stunning Tudor style home offers main floor living and 4 bdrms and a games room up plus a full basement that can accommodate teens or extended families ... and views from every level.

RIVERWOODS - A private complex near marina and walking trails to Ladner. Just 5 years old this rancher has wood floors, 9’ ceilings, maple kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances overlooking family room and out to garden patio. Gorgeous master with full ensuite. Bonus double garage.

The Village! 3 bedroom rancher with partial walk out basement on a private 9600 sq. ft. flat lot with VIEWS OF BOUNDARY BAY AND COAST MOUNTAINS. Ready for immediate occupancy.

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS from this 2 year old (never been occupied) 6 bedroom with 5 ensuites home. Situated on a near 10,000 sq. ft. west facing lot overlooking farmlands and out to Boundary Bay. 05066837

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B2 Tel: 604.943.3110 Fax: 604.943.6155

May 6, 2011 The Delta Optimist A37 05064598

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One level living. Huge 1560 sf sunny and warm two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in East Cambie area. Insuite laundry and storage plus a locker, huge entertaining size dining room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 south facing balconies. Secured under the building parking. Solid and well maintained building, trouble free, recently rain-screened and still under warranty. Close to all amenities, across from Albert AireyPebble Park. Asking $378,800 One level the living in quiet Hill area.

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TSAWWASSEN 5413 WALLACE

ownership shows throughout this lovely 3 bedroom 2 204-8220 No. 1lot.

Road 121-8580rancher Generalsitting Currieon sunny almost bathroom 7000sf Extra large, one car garage. Lots of storage inside and outside of the house. Nice manicured yard with in ground sprinkler system. New windows and flooring. Walking distance to Diefenbaker Park. Great value for the money.

Asking $639,000 Just Sold Just Sold

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Living & Playing in Ladner for over 50 years

4561 55B Street, Ladner

Nice main floor living, 4 bedroom family home, 2 bathrooms up, a 4 piece ensuite, a 4 piece main, & a 2 piece down. Some fresh paint, 2 year old main floor carpets and laminate flooring. New Furnace & Hot Water tank & Roof in the last 2 years! Nicely landscaped semi private & treed west exposed 66 X 100 foot lot with garden shed. Double car garage and parking for 2 more cars.

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11240 Mellis Drive

RUSS NUGENT

• Top floor, 1 bed condo in Tsawwassen.

• Great 2 level 3 bedroom family home, south exposed yard, 1 bed suite, double car garage.

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Bright & spacious 1 bdrm condo in Century House.

Spacious living room, dining area, kitchen with newer fridge & stove. Spacious bedroom. Absolutely fabulous location…. walk to all amenities! Very well maintained complex. Secure underground parking.

$203,000

#201, 1175 Ferguson Rd., Tsawwassen

WEST LADNER RANCHER

Best location... close to everything! 2,575 square foot, 3 bedroom rancher with a loft and a sunroom. Mexican tile floors throughout the home. Entertainment size kitchen/family room with loads of maple cabinets. New roof, new furnace. Very bright with lots of skylights. This home is for the chosen few.

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 2:20 PM.

5115 Cental Ave., Ladner

$769,000

NO. 1 REALTOR IN SOUTH DELTA FOR 11YEARS*

FAMILY HOME ON COUNTRY SIZE LOT

OPEN SUN. 3-4 PM

2,900 square foot, main floor living, bedrooms up on the East side of Ladner. Total of 4 bedrooms, den/office, family room & 4 full baths. Floor plan with flair! Country size 46 x 154’ lot with manicured, south exposed, park-like backyard and sprinkler system. You must get in to see this home..

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW. DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 3-4 PM.

6146 48 A Ave., Ladner

$699,000

OPEN SUN. 3-4 PM

SPECTACULAR - VIEWS!

Remarkable – this home has been beautifully updated & renovated from the top to the bottom and from the inside to the outside; roof, windows, siding, doors. Everything done to the highest of standards. Comfortable – from the moment you enter you feel right at home. Everything is bright & warm & inviting. Gleaming refinished oak floors in the living room, dining room and throughout the bedrooms. New kitchen with gorgeous cabinets, new appliances, island and nook area. Spacious downstairs with a large family room and 2 very good size bedrooms. Total of 2,795 square feet. 3 full baths, 5 bedrooms.

Desirable – one of Tsawwassen’s finest neighborhoods. Large lot with absolutely stunning landscaping. Fantasticl views to Boundary Bay and Mountains. Call today FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 3:00 - 4:00 PM.

1131 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

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* C e r t a i n t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s a p p l y. B a s e d o n 7 % - $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 a n d 2 . 5 % o n b a l a n c e . * T h e s e G r e a t e r Va n c o u v e r R e a l E s t a t e B o a r d s ta t i s t i c s a r e b a s e d o n c o m b i n e d l i s t i n g a n d s a l e s u n i t s . # 1 R e a l t o r ( R ) G V R E B 1 9 8 6 . # 2 R e a l t o r ( R ) G V R E B 1 9 8 7 . # 3 R e a l t o r ( R ) 1 9 8 5 & 1 9 8 8 . # 1 R e a l t o r ( R ) i n S . D e l t a f o r 11 y e a r s 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 9 2 , 1 9 9 6 a n d 2 00 7 ( Te a m ) . M L S P r e s i d e n t s C l u b f o r 1 0 y e a r s 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 9 2 a n d 2 0 0 7 .

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Don't miss out on this terrific home. Very clean & very well maintained 2,200 sq.ft. home. Aluminum roof, brand new landscaping. Fresh paint inside. New carpeting & laminate. Spacious living, dining & kitchen upstairs with 3 bedrooms. downstairs could easily be used for a suite or just a great place for the family (new bathroom down, 2 bedrooms, large family room & large laundry area). Cul-de-sac location. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

4542 Hawthorne Pl. Ladner

$559,000

1500 SQ FT. CONDO

Feels like living in a rancher – windows on 3 sides of this well maintained 1,500 sq.ft. condo. Living room with gas fireplace, dining area, kitchen with loads of cabinets, eating area,3 bedrooms & a den. Room for all your furniture and greatforentertainingfriends&family. LocatedincentralTsawwassen,justminutestoshops,library,bank,parks&more.

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-9468899.

#208 - 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$429,000

NO. 1 REALTOR IN SOUTH DELTA FOR 11YEARS*

STUNNING RANCHER

OPEN SUN. 1:30-2:30PM

Beautifully updated rancher with a loft in desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood. Gleaming engineered brazilian cherry floors. Formal living room with gas fireplace, dining room, beautiful new kitchen with granite counters, gorgeous cabinets, tiles, new appliances and all the bells & whistles. Cozy eating area and family room overlooking beautifully landscaped west exposed back yard. Spacious master bedroom with brand new ensuite. 2nd bedroom and main bath. Upstairs loft area with sitting area, 3rd bedroom and bath. This is a beautiful home is ready and perfect for the empty nester or young family.

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOOR PLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604946-8899. OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-2:30 PM.

4685 Kensington Pl., Ladner

$679,000 BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

Total of 2,769 square feet in this Beautiful BRIGHT & OPEN floor plan. Great room effect with gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, center island & spacious pantry, eating area, family room and a dining room. Good sized den and laundry all on the main floor. Total of 4 bedrooms & 3 ensuite baths upstairs boasting soaker tubs. Loads of windows and 9 foot ceilings on both floors allow the home to be flooded with light! Recently landscaped front & back with lots of greenery, paving stones, patio area, lounge area and a hot tub! Great family home on private corner lot! The ultimate in entertaining in Tsawwassen’s newest neighbourhood! 3 ½ years young.

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899.

5433 Spetifore Cres. Tsawwassen

$869,000

STUNNING HOME HUGE REVENUE!

Perfect home for large blended family or inlaws or great revenue income. This builders own home boasts over 4,200 squarefeetwithbright&beautifulopenfoyerleadingupthestaircasetoformallivingroom,diningroom,kitchen(anda wokkitchen),eatingarea,familyroom,den,4bedrooms&3baths.Belowyouwillbeabletoentertainthewholefamily in this deluxe media room! Plus there are 4 more bedrooms,kitchen,eating area,living room & 2.5 baths. BONUS…. detached 800 sq.ft. office, workshop or studio. Entertainment sized covered deck, patio, extra parking and more.

FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

5226 Crescent Drive, Ladner

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$1,199,000

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Jean May Burgham May 21, 1934 ~ May 8, 2001 “Love doesn’t end with dying, Or leave with the last breath.

For someone we love deeply, Love doesn’t end with death.”

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OWEN, BRUCE DOUGLAS

1927 - 2011 Bruce Douglas Owen, PhD, died at the age of 83 on Monday, May 2, 2011 in the Delta Hospital in BC. He was born on October 1, 1927 in Edmonton, AB. Bruce pursued a lifetime career as a Professor of Animal Science, retiring from the UBC Faculty of Agriculture in 1991. Following the completion of a BSc (Agriculture, 1950) and an MSc (Animal Nutrition, 1952) from the University of Alberta, he spent several years working at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River, NY and at the Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farm in Beaverlodge, AB. He completed a PhD (Animal Nutrition, 1961) at the University of Saskatchewan and immediately began an academic position there in the Faculty of Agricultural Science. In 1977 he accepted a professorship at UBC, where he remained until he retired.

At the time of his death, he lived in Tsawwassen, BC. He is survived by his wife Jean (nee Dickie), sons David (Mary) of Vancouver, BC, and Douglas (Donna) of Westport, ON, grandchildren Alexandria and Kaleb, and his loving companion Greta Gill. Bruce loved children and all animals (especially his faithful schnauzer Riser), and appreciated healthy debate on matters relating to science and animal health. He enjoyed playing violin and listening to classical music, and was an avid concert and opera attendee. His passion for cars is legendary.

The family gives special thanks to the St. Paul’s and Delta Hospitals for their excellent care, and to the KinVillage in Tsawwassen, BC for their continued love and special care of their mother and grandmother, Jean.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 10:30 am at Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd Street, Tsawwassen, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 7000 Minoru Boulevard #260, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5. On-line condolences may be placed at www.deltafuneral.ca.

Delta Funeral Home (604)946-6040

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CARTER, IDA May (nee Ellis) November 16, 1943 – May 1, 2011. Passed away at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner with her family by her side.

Ida is survived by her loving husband Ray, daughter Jennifer (Michael), grandchildren Tyler and Emma, sister Roberta Kozar, brothers Gerry (Gemma) and Mark Ellis, as well as many other family members.

Ida was retired as a flight attendant for Air Canada after working for the company for 37 years. During that time she developed many friendships through her work in numerous cities. Along with many other friendships she formed with Ray while living in Delta for 36 years she was rarely alone.

She loved to garden and travel, taking many cruises and vacations in Hawaii and countless other destinations.

She was a great cook and enjoyed hosting her friends and family for many happy dinners.

She will be missed but never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in Ida’s memory to either the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Delta Hospital, or Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta.

The family thanks all those who supported Ida during her struggle. No service by request.

The Richmond School District is seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills for full time and part time positions to assist in the business management of District Finances.

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Established in 1920, Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited is a leading, Canadian-owned distributor and manufacturer of industrial and specialty chemicals, solvents, plastic compounds and additives. Committed to Responsible Care® and corporate HSE and quality programs, our growing Delta site has a vacancy for an experienced, motivated and safety-conscious individual.

CLASS 1 DRIVER Your primary responsibilities will be to drive a 12-Ton Tandem Axle Straight Truck for local deliveries, Monday to Friday, usually between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the potential for operating a semi-trailer in the future. You will also assist in the warehouse with inspections, labelling, maintenance, etc., as needed.

You have good communication skills and are able to work effectively in a team environment. A Grade 12 education, a Class 1 driver’s licence, a clean driver’s abstract and up-to-date relevant certificates are essential. You have 3+ years of experience driving semi-trailers, some of which within the chemical industry, as well as a sound knowledge of the local area geography.

This is your opportunity to join a highly reputable company offering competitive compensation and benefits. Interested? Send your resume now to: J. Louie Maione, Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited, 1071 Cliveden Ave., Delta, BC V3M 5V1. Fax: 604-520-9600. E-mail: lmaione@canadacolors.com.

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NATURES DESIGN Dental Spa at 201 – 5405 12th Ave. Tsawwassen, BC is looking to hire a Certified Dental Assistant to work chair side with Dr. A Ross Gorrell.

The office is highly patient oriented and applicant must have excellent communication and people skills with the patients comfort and will being above all else a first priority. Applicant must be friendly, courteous and have a keen interest in learning new skills, including attending various continuing education courses. Knowledge or training in digital x-rays, K7 neuromuscular assessment, orthodontic module, Invisalign, laser dentistry, Healozone therapy, Nobel Biocare Implant and C-scan would be helpful but not essential, as further training would be available for the right applicant.

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Pets - Other

FULLY QUALIFIED MOM

Of 3yr old, central Ladner, near 2 schls. Before/after schl & full day avail in my happy home, good rates, 1st Aid Certified, must be ok with friendly pets I have a van for drop off & p/up, ref’s avail. Niki 604-306-3554 horselover6@hotmail.com

YORKIE 10 wk PB Reg, Girl, 1st shots, micro chip, $1200.00 604-857-0722

Cares!

3505

Boarding

HORSE self board 2 acre pasture, secure fencing, barn with 2 stalls complete w/water electricity. Storage for hay/tack. Agassiz area. Available now. Gord 604-796-9623

3507

Cats

BORN MARCH 14 healthy happy family raised , litter trained. $40.00 Lve msg 604-538-2980

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BLACK LAB, P/B, 3 male pups, 8 weeks, vet chk, shots, dewormed, $550, fam. raised, 604-794-0164

LABRADOODLES READY Now! wildrosekennels@telus.net $1100 / 250-395-4323

3015

Metaphysical

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+.

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Garage Sale

21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

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4060

TRUE ADVICE! TRUE Clarity!

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Furniture

PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, heath guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-771-4452

To find out more visit:

www.TheAlternative.ca or contact Jarome Lochkrin at 778-388-9820 or info@thealternative.ca

3507

The Delta Optimist has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE; 42 seat Coffee Shop / Catering Business. Great take out traffic. Boasts homemade Bread, Soups, etc. $250,000.

Contact Debbie at 250-787-8424.

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

MOUNTAINVIEW VILLAGE in quiet end location. Family oriented complex in East Abby.

Has outdoor pool, club house, playground, pets allowed. This UPDATED 3 BR, 3 bath feels like a home. Spacious mn flr offering eating area/computer space off the remodeled kitchen w/new modern cabinet fronts & hardware, counters, tile floor & appls. Nice dining rm w/slider to private yard & patio. Good size living rm w/gas fireplace w/lam flrs. 3 BR up master has ensuite & walk in closet. Double side by side garage. Painted in trendy colours & close to visitor parking. Great place to call home! Easy access to Hwy 1, shopping, parks, and all levels of schools. $284,900. Call Pamela Stadnik, Remax Treeland Realty, 604-533-3491

6008-28

Richmond

Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

6540

Houses - Rent

www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock 'YOUR PLACE' ....If you have a small downpayment, less than perfect credit, then we are your link to home ownership. Call Kim 604-628-6598

to ocean, wood fp,4 appl, ns np. max 2 $1200+util. Now 604-948-3287

New Westminster

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Tsawwassen

● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square Three Commercial/Office Spaces available

291 sq ft, 640 sq ft, 1658 sq ft.

5 BR (3 BR upper + 2 BR legal suite. $1000/mo rent). 2313 sq ft. $640,000. Karim Juma, Royal Le Page City Centre, 604-678-9143

6050

Out Of Town Property

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

●Ladner Harbourside Plaza.

655 sq ft retail/office space 4871 Delta Street For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

PARTIALLY FURN, sep bldg in shared house acreage, E. Ladner priv. quiet, $575, 604-940-4595

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR Ladner across Park nr ammens, adult bldg h/h/w, cbl,ns, np June 1 $720. 604-946-2719 1 BR ste, Adult oriented, 2 appl, Ladner Village, incl heat, n/s n/p, May 1, $820. 604-940-9434 2 BR, Ladner Village, clean unit, avail May 15, prkg, ns np, $800.

Richard 604-240-5693 QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail. Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, $950. 778-316-3401

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach & 1 BR Available.

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

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL Two, 1 BR’s avail June 1.

1st Floor $775, 3rd Floor $785.

Two, 2BR’s avail June 1, $975/$995 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

6515

ROOM AVAIL in comfortable Tsawwassen home. Suits mature, prof person or student. $600/mo (includes delicious meals). Call 604-943-6130 or 603-7210

6602

Houses - Rent

BEACHGROVE, TSAW with pool, lrg 2 Br Rancher, 2 f/p, ensuite, family room, dbl garage, fenced yard, short term ok, immed $1800. refs 604-250-1522 HOUSE FOR RENT Tsawwassen/Boundary Bay area.

2 bdrm 850 sq. ft. completely renovated house located in the middle of the Southlands property. Very private and quiet surrounded by farm lands and horses beyond your fence.

Includes w/d/f/s and blinds. $1500 per month on a one year lease.

No Pets and references required.

Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 NEAR NEW SUPER CLEAN, Tsaw, exec 2000sf rancher, 3 br, open kitchen, fam room, 2 ba, 2 gas f/p, dbl gar, blinds, appl, N/S N/P, $1750+utils, 604-943-4931 LADNER, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 f/p, 5 appl, satellite/internet, no pets, avail now, $1750. 604-272-4718

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM ground-floor suite in Ladner. Available June 1st. $900 a month + util. Shared w/d. F/P. 604-946-3125

2 BR large bsmt, 5 appls, bath, gas fp, back yard, ns, np, Ladner $875+utils, June 1, 604-946-2373 3 BR Central Tsaw, clean upper flr, newly reno’d, insuite wd, ns, np. $1550 incl utils 604-716-8080

$160 Min. FOR COMPLETE FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs.

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

E

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2004 FORD F350 diesel Lariat, 135 K, set up for 5th wheel, canopy $18,900. 604-943-4342 2004 RANGER 4x4, ext cab, fully loaded, matching canopy. $8995 604-200-1313 or 1-604-223-0994 2008.5 NISSAN Titan Ext cab, unique 8 ft bed, loaded, Flex fuel. well maintained & serviced, some warranty remaining. $25,750 Firm 604-328-0070.

9160

Sports & Imports

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle?

Good or Bad Credit?

Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

1996 BUICK Regal 242,000 km, very clean, runs grt. nr new tires, a/cared, reliable, alarm, imobilizer $2,000. 604-940-3886

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Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system.

Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!

Call KoolAir King

604-996-5464(KING)

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

8055

Cleaning

LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 QUALITY HOUSE CLEANER Lad/Tsaw. Wkly, bi-wkly. $25/hr.

Wed/Fri avail. 778-893-4639

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

8060

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

Placing, finishing, Specializing in stamped concrete, overlays, acid staining, counter tops, faux rock, (Waterfall and ponds)

Dave: 604-940-1125 Cell:604-220-3145

TRIPLE BLACK, tinted windows, all records, one owner, Mint, 7 passenger, 17'5 spoke AMG wheels, New exhaust, plugs & coils. Call Rob 604.644.0257 or rob@aalltech.com

WONDERFUL CONDITION with 94000 Kms. Upgraded sound system, New Automatic and recent Tune up, no accidents Call Rob 604.644.0257 or rob@aalltech.com

9173

Vans

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

8075

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2001 TITANIUM 24EX, 1 slide, qu bed, ns, no pets, 4 new shocks/ tires. $18,900. 604-943-4342 2008 COUGAR, 30 ft 5th wheel trailer with 2 slides. Complete with full extended warranty until 2014 for worry free camping. Asking $27,500 obo. Call 604-576-4040

Accelerate your car buying

Drywall

GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc.

Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339 DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080 2003 PONTIAC Montana extended van, great running condition. Navy blue (similar to picture), gray interior. 166,000 KMs, all in Lower Mainland. New brakes, DVD system, comes with snow tires. $5,000 obo. Call 604-802-2884.

8090

Fencing/Gates

CEDAR WORKS ❏ 778-882-0676 Fencing, decks, sheds 3 year warranty. Free Estimates PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Cedar fence installs. Full lawn & gardening services. 604-271-5319

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

LADNER 3BR upper,h/wd flr, lrg storage 2 bath, 4 appl. pets neg.

Immed $1300+util 604-765-3642

9105

Blinds & Draperies

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

2 BDRM, Ladner, storage room. own laundry, $900, Avail June 1, ns, np, 604-946-3128 2 BR bsmt, large, full bath, Ladner, 4 appls, yard, $900+1/3 utils, ns, Now, 604-765-3642

HOME SERVICES 8020

SHARE BEAUTIFUL home on English Bluff, ocean side view.

1 Bdrm Tsaw. 604-943-2332

Duplexes - Rent

3 BR. 1.5 bath, 1500sf, Tsaw. view of Baker, upper unit, laundry room, own deck, June 1, ns, np, $1300+utils, 604-261-5632

6540

Scrap Car Removal

RENO’D BEACH Grove 1 br+ steps

Real Estate

TSAW T/H, 3BR, 2.5 ba, 2000sf, full bsmt, 6appl, $1800, n/s, u/g prgk, June 1, 1 year lease, email dcgord@aol.com ..604-948-0800

6020-22

9145

Electrical

E VANSON LECTRIC

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades Surge Protection Renos – Hot Tubs Safety Checks Lic. #26765 • South Delta based

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

8160

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

HENRY’S

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

Lawn Care & Maintenance Pruning and Hedging Full Yard Cleanups Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal Fencing & Repairs

604-943-4024

AAA

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For anything Yard Related!

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

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

8155

Landscaping

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Old Pools Filled in Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

8160

Lawn & Garden

SUPER SOIL INC. TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

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10,000 Annually 10.000Deliveries Deliveries Annually

BC’s BIGGEST B.C.’S BIGGESTAN ANDBEST BESTSUPPLIER SUPPLIEROFOFQUALITY QUALITY SOILS NATURAL COMPOSTSOILS ORGANIC && COMPOST NATURALORGANIC

Garden Soil Mix Lawn & Turf Blends Super Natural Topsoil Composted Black Bark Mulch 100% #1 100FirFirBark BarkMulch Mulch Miracle Mix Soil Top Dressing Blends Sand & Gravel, Rock Hydroseeding Contractor Small Orders Too Volume Discounts www.supersoilinc.ca www.supersoil.ca

8185

To view or pick up 5333 176 St., Surrey

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J&S Yard Services Father & son owned & operated.

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D&M PAINTING

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Moving & Storage

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8180

Interior & Exterior Wcb & Liability Insured

Call Kevin Jamieson 604.943.2232 604.802.4142

Home Services

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8185

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Painting

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