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Cummins runs uncontested

As of deadline no other candidates come forward for B.C. Conservative Party leadership BY

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JESSICA KERR

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It appears that John Cummins is running uncontested for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party.

Cummins confirmed on Wednesday that as of the party’s nomination deadline at midnight on Tuesday no other leadership candidates had come forward.

This doesn’t mean, however, that the former MP is a shoe-in.

He said the matter will still have to go to a vote at a meeting on May 28.

Cummins said he became interested in B.C. politics after seeing “the abuse that the community took from the provincial government,” citing the battle over the power lines in Tsawwassen and the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

After 18 years representing the area in Ottawa, Cummins announced his retirement last month, along with Conservatives Stockwell Day (OkanaganCoquihalla) and Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon).

Cummins was first elected under the Reform Party banner in 1993, capturing more than 40 per cent of the vote. He also ran for the Canadian Alliance before the merger that resulted in the Conservative Party.

Cummins first became involved with the B.C. Conservatives more than a year ago. At that time, he said, he was offering advice to help the long-dormant party.

“The party’s come a long way,” he said.

He said he was reluctant at first to run for the leadership position and leave Ottawa behind, but changed his mind after some “heavy pressure” from some party members.

Some pundits this week have said that the emergence of the B.C. Conservatives will only

Local candidates lined up for federal election

John Cummins says he doesn’t know which riding he’ll be running in but that it won’t be Delta South. mean a splitting of the right-wing There are still a number of vote, which could pave the way details that need to be ironed out. for the NDP to gain some ground Cummins said this week that in the province. he doesn’t know yet which riding Cummins disagrees. he will be running in but it’s not “I’m not so sure that’s the way Delta South. When asked, he said it is,” he said. the seat is “very He likens the “The party’s come a long capably” taken choice between by independent way.” the Liberals MLA Vicki John Cummins Huntington. and the NDP to having to “She’s an outchoose between airline and hospi- standing MLA and I’ll continue to tal food. “It may fill you up and support her,” he said. it may keep you alive, but that’s The emergence of a third questionable too,” he said. provincial party in the provHe said another option will ince has raised a question about bring out voters who have stayed Huntington as well. She chose to home in the past. run as an independent in the last

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provincial election after being courted by both the Liberals and NDP, and now some are wondering if she will join the Conservatives.

Cummins said that while the party would be “delighted to have her make that commitment,” and added that he has advised her to remain as an independent until election time, if she is thinking of joining the party.

For the moment, Huntington said, she is firmly entrenched in her independent status and a switch isn’t on the radar.

“I have given it absolutely no thought,” she said. “At the moment, I’m an independent.”

The candidates are now lined up for the May 2 federal election in Delta-Richmond East.

The Conservatives last week named lawyer KerryLynne Findlay as their candidate here as Prime Minister Stephen Harper was about to visit Rideau Hall to ask the governor general to dissolve Parliament. Findlay was named as the replacement for Dale Saip, who won the Conservative nomination only to see it pulled three days later.

Findlay told the Optimist this week she may have a different style and approach than Cummins but they also have common viewpoints.

As far as the local issues, the proposed jet fuel pipeline that is to go through Richmond seems foremost on people’s minds in that city, she said.

Across the Fraser in Delta, environmental issues are also major topics, noted Findlay, pointing out the power line controversy, Deltaport expansion plan and South Fraser Perimeter Road.

“I think there’s common elements throughout the riding but there’s also quite distinct neighbourhoods between Tsawwassen, Ladner and Richmond East. There is common ground in that balance that has to be struck on these issue, so those will be priorities for me,” noted Findlay.

Businessman Alan Beesley, meanwhile, was named the Liberal candidate this week.

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Foreign trade zone for South Delta?

Global Container Terminals Canada president says lands adjacent to Deltaport would make for ideal candidate BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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South Delta could be home to a foreign trade zone.

The zones were created in the United States to provide special customs procedures, including dutyfree treatment, to U.S. firms engaged in international trade-related activities. By having goods sitting in the special zones, duty payment is deferred on those items until they are brought out for sale in the market. The zones are supposed to help to offset customs advantages available to overseas producers who compete with domestic industry.

GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. a whollyowned subsidiary of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and one of the largest financial institutions in Canada, wants the federal government to explore establishing foreign trade zones in this country. The company operates four container terminals through several principal businesses including TSI Terminal Systems Inc. at Deltaport.

Noting foreign trade zones are a federal responsibility, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson Jeff Knight said Global Container Terminals is part of a steering committee that includes members such as YVR, CN, CPR, Port Metro Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal Ports, and Centreport in Winnipeg.

The committee wants a review of the federal policies and processes regarding foreign trade zones and has made the B.C. government aware of its efforts.

The province issued a request for proposals for

besieged by industrialization and loss of farmland.

“And now, this application could further eliminate regulations, corporate and industrial taxes, environmental assessments, and labour laws.

Clearly the agenda is certain: an industrialized free trade zone, likely located here.

I think we may have one of the biggest FILE PHOTO assaults on GCT Global Container Terminals Inc., which operates container terminals through several principal businesses including TSI Terminal Systems Inc. at Delta yet to Deltaport, wants the federal government to explore establishing foreign trade zones in Canada. come, and people need research to find out more Global Container Terminals maximize all the capital Delta South MLA Vicki to be preabout the benefits and Canada, said foreign trade investments that have gone Huntington said it’s clear pared,” Gentner said. consequences of establishzone policies are already in into the various gateways,” Delta would be considJames Brander, a profesing the place throughWaltz explained. ered the logical location, sor at the Sauder School zones. The “The main thing out Canada Waltz noted lands adjabut what’s not clear at this of Businesses at UBC, told research but don’t offer cent to Deltaport, which point is the the Optimist we’re looking for will be clarity as to is eyed for a major expanpotential “Clearly the agenda it’s hard to see conducted in Canada is to what the regusion in the next few years, impacts to the advantages is certain: an over the lations mean could be an ideal candidate the comof foreign make sure they’re next few for businesses. to establish a foreign trade munity industrialized free trade zones in recognizable to the months, “The main zone, particularly the new as well as Canada, which trade zone, likely explained thing we’re logistics centre which will B.C. busiseek to exempt global industry.” located here. I think certain regions Knight. open at the Tsawwassen nesses.

Eric Waltz looking for No deciin Canada is First Nation.

Delta we may have one of from standard sion has to make sure “Whether it’s geographiNorth the biggest assaults regulations, been made and none will they’re recognizable to cally bound or not is really MLA Guy fees, and taxes on Delta yet to come, that relate to be made in the short term, the global industry. Right not that important. The U.S. Gentner as the research will simply now Canada’s foreign trade model is geographically this week international and people need to provide important informazone-like policies are difbound, but that’s certainly said he trade and be prepared” tion about the benefits and ficult for the international not a necessity. A lot of it is has many investment.

MLA Guy Gentner challenges of the concept business to understand. So around the policy of making questions If such and its relationship with what we’re looking for is it easier and more underand conzones are seen B.C.’s Asia Pacific strategy, a globally competitive and standable for your internacerns about what a foreign as necessary, then perhaps Knight added. globally understood policy tional and local players to trade zone would mean overall policies need to Eric Waltz, president of that then can leverage and do business,” he said. for a community already change, he said.

CANDIDATES from page 1 prospects. We’re putting said. together a phenomenal team Beesley is UBC law grad and bringing people in from who was the Liberal ridthroughout the riding to ing association president work on this campaign,” in Vancouver Quadra. He’s he said just now a fish prior to meet- “I think people will farm owner ing campaign whose respond well knowing resume also volunteers in Tsawwassen there’s someone from includes Thursday. an the community who’s being “John internationCummins was running.” al election Duane Laird observer. very much a personality, a Beesley good man who had a lot of said local issues residents support in the riding. With in this riding want to talk his departure, the riding is about include Burns Bog now wide open,” Beesley and the jet fuel pipeline.

He noted he’s eager to debate his opponents this campaign.

Findlay and Beesley are both Vancouver residents.

South Delta resident Duane Laird is the Green Party’s candidate after deciding to accept their request to represent them.

“I think people will respond well knowing there’s someone from the community who’s running.

Many of the issues that face Richmond-South Delta are environmental in nature, but they’re also connected to the economy as well with the South Fraser Perimeter Road and all the other issues with farming prac-

“John Cummins was very much a personality, a good man who had a lot of support in the riding.

With his departure, the riding is now wide open.”

Alan Beesley tices,’ he said.

“I think you have to live here to have a certain understanding of some of those things going on. I’m sure the other guys will study up and claim to have some tenuous connection to the community in some

ways,” Laird added.

Laird, noting he was still in the process of organizing the campaign and gathering volunteers, said he’s looking forward to having a community meeting for residents to meet their Green candidate.

He said the consortium that excluded part leader Elizabeth May from the upcoming televised federal leaders debate did not have valid reasons, more so because over a million Canadians voted for the party in the last election.

The New Democrats will have Ladner resident Nic Slater as their candidate.

Riding association president

“I think there’s common elements throughout the riding but there’s also quite distinct neighbourhoods between Tsawwassen, Ladner and Richmond East.”

Kerry-Lynne Findlay

Shawkat Hasan said the party will make it official this weekend.

Slater worked for Sylvia Bishop’s campaign in last year’s Delta council byelection.

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A proposed pipeline to pump jet fuel to YVR has raised the ire of Richmond council and while Delta’s reaction has not been as strong council and staff are making the municipality’s concerns known.

The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) — a consortium of airlines that use YVR — is planning on installing 15-kilometres of jet fuel pipeline into YVR from a marine terminal and fuel receiving facility in south-east Richmond, along No. 5 and Shell Road and eventually to YVR at Sea Island. Between three and five vessels are expected to deliver fuel to the receiving facility in the south arm of the Fraser River.

The current fuel delivery system to YVR is inadequate and overloaded as 35 tanker trucks commute to the airport daily to compensate for the lack of supply, according to the VAFFC. The pipeline would take into account the rising demand in fuel at YVR. The project is currently

undergoing a review by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. The mandated 45-days public consultation process, which included an open house in Richmond earlier this month, ends on April 11.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Richmond city council has been publicly opposed to the idea.

Delta council recently received a report on the project from staff.

The report suggested civic politicians should request more information and make a number of suggestions to the VAFFC. Mike Brotherston, Delta’s director of climate action and environment, outlined a number of concerns and suggestions on how to mitigate some of the risks associated with the project, as well as the benefits.

Currently, jet fuel is pumped to YVR from Burnaby through a 40-yearold pipeline, in addition to about 1,000 tanker truck trips a month between Washington State and the airport. Those trucks travel through Delta on highways 99 and 91.

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VAFFC will require all fuel tanker vessels to be doublehulled.

He went on to tell council that in the event of a spill in the river, aviation fuel has a high evaporation rate compared to heavier products such as crude oil or diesel fuel.

Within 24 hours of a spill on the water, up to almost 90 per cent of the fuel would evaporate, depending on weather and river conditions; and more than 95 per cent would evaporate further and/or disperse within 48 hours. Problems can arise, however, if the fuel gets into marshy areas where it evaporates at a much slower rate.

In a worst-case scenario, Brotherston said, 116 kilometres of shoreline in the south arm of the Fraser could be contacted by fuel.

Due to its proximity to the navigable channel, the mouth of Ladner Reach is one of the highest probable areas of contact — and, in the worst-case scenario, if fuel got into Ladner Reach it could take up to 143 hours to clear.

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Brotherston said the number of trucks is expected to increase to 2,200 round trips a month by 2020.

“The project has the potential to remove thousands of tanker trucks from local highways and roads each year,” he said.

Encouraging the vessels to use low-sulphur fuel could mitigate a possible increase in sulphur dioxide emissions from the ships that would be used, he said, adding that Delta would like to see the use of that fuel made a requirement.

Coun. Scott Hamilton noted the improved safety on local roads and highways with getting many of those trucks off the road.

“I don’t think we can under state the potential for the problems that can go wrong bringing that fuel... we cannot underplay the risks that we are taking continuing status quo and trucking that fuel up the way we’re doing it now.”

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It’s that time of year again.

Spring has sprung and the Corporation of Delta is waiving its usual twocan limit next week for the annual Spring Clean Up. Every spring, Delta offers residents the opportunity to clean out sheds and garages and drag those unwanted items to the curb.

Extra garbage stickers are not required.

Collection dates for this year’s clean up are April 4 in Tsawwassen and April 5 in Ladner.

Accepted items include: furniture, miscellaneous household goods that can be bagged or bundled and scrap metal for recycling.

Unacceptable items are: yard trimmings, mattresses, glass, liquids of any type, auto parts, tires or batteries, electronics and regular recyclable materials, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, items that cannot be handled by two people, and construction or home renovation materials — counter tops, plumbing fixtures, kitchen cabinets,

sheds, fences or other structures, and all new and used lumber; floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, tile and hardwood floors, concrete, gyproc, plywood and roofing materials.

There are new volume restrictions this year. The quantity of waste at the curbside cannot exceed a pickup truck load — eight feet by four feet by three feet.

For more information about Spring Clean Up visit Delta’s website at www. corp.delta.bc.ca.

Another telephone scam warning BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Delta police are warning residents this week of yet another telephone scam.

In this case, the caller indicates that the intended victim has won a vacation trip to multiple destinations.

Locations have included Cancun, Disneyland and Daytona Beach.

The “winner” is told all they have to do is pay a $194 registration fee, said

Delta police spokesperson Sgt. Sharlene Brooks.

The call is then transferred to an associate who pressures the victim into participating and giving over your credit card number and security code.

The vacation destinations and registration fees may vary with every call, however, the elements of the scam stay the same.

“These scammers can come across as very legitimate but remember, if it

“These scammers can come across as very legitimate but remember, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.”

Sgt. Sharlene Brooks

sounds too good to be true it usually is,” Brooks said, adding that it is never advisable to give out credit card information over the phone or Internet.

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Police warn South Delta residents about recent spike of thefts from vehicles

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Delta police are sending out a warning to South Delta residents this week after seeing a spike in thefts from vehicles.

Delta police spokesperson Sgt. Sharlene Brooks said the department is still seeing people leaving valuables — iPods, cellphones, digital cameras, laptops, wallets, purses — in their vehicles. She added that

the suspect(s) are breaking into both locked and unlocked vehicles, and will even break in to steal loose change.

Brooks said police recommend taking all valuables, including loose change, when you leave your car — or at least leave things well out of sight.

The department is also reminding residents to

report any suspicious looking people. If your car is broken into, report it to police as soon as possible and, if possible, refrain from cleaning up the mess left behind until after an officer has responded.

Brooks said investigators may be able to garner fingerprints or other evidence to help catch the perpetrator(s).

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Run organized in memory of murdered North Delta teen BY

TOM ZILLICH

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Several months after popular North Delta teen Laura Szendrei was murdered in broad daylight, Darlene McLean’s daughter still won’t go for a jog outdoors.

“Neither will her friends, because it’s a matter of them feeling safe,” McLean said. “I was angry about that, that they’d run on a treadmill inside instead of

going outside to get their several months ago as a exercise.” “take back the To help streets” rally, make North but police “Our goal is Delta a safer and politito bring the place, McLean cians were community and others concerned the are organizmessage was together, that’s ing a Walk, too aggressive. what we want to Organizers Run and Roll happen.” in Memory of agreed, givDarlene McLean ing the event Laura Szendrei on Sunday, a “Walk, Run April 10. and Roll” title and a goal of The event began life raising funds for two sports

scholarships in Laura’s name.

“Our goal is to bring the community together, that’s what we want to happen,” said McLean, whose job is to attract sponsors to what could become an annual event.

“Excitement is building, and people are getting into it,” she added.

Thousands of Facebook users indicated they’d attend the event, which

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will start and finish at the soccer field at Burnsview Secondary and weave through the streets of North Delta along two routes (one five kilometres, the other 10).

Laura, 15, studied at Burnsview and was an active soccer player until her death in hospital on Sept. 25. A day earlier, she was walking through Mackie Park to meet a group of friends when an attacker viciously beat her.

In February, a North Delta teen was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the case.

The accused was 17 at the time of the attack so it is illegal to publish his name as the Youth Criminal Justice Act shields his identity.

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The Szendrei family is involved in planning the memorial event, said Brian White, a North Delta realtor who heads the organizing committee.

“They are totally supportive,” White said. “Before we do anything, it gets OK’d by the family first.”

Laura would have turned 16 on April 2, and the memorial event will be held during National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

Registration costs $10.

Organizers are also selling related merchandise, including T-shirts, water bottles, baseball caps, pins and pendants.

Money raised will go to the newly formed Laura Szendrei Memorial Scholarship Foundation Society, which will present two sports scholarships to students from Delta secondary schools every year.

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MURPHY’S LAW It would certainly be ironic if a staunch right-winger like John Cummins turns out to be the NDP’s not-so-secret weapon.

The longtime Tory MP, who is retiring after almost 18 years in Ottawa, is looking forward to ditching the cross-country flights, but doesn’t appear ready to kick the political habit cold turkey quite yet.

Cummins, who had taken on an advisory role with the fledgling Conservative Party of B.C., announced this week he is in the running to lead the party.

Having someone the stature of a John Cummins at the helm of the provincial Conservatives not only provides the party with immediate credibility, but could also be a blow to the ruling Liberals and a potential windfall for the opposition New Democrats.

Cummins, who has earned a reputation for speaking his mind, expressed concern that Christy Clark’s victory in last month’s Liberal leadership race has left true Conservatives without an option in the next provincial election.

Given Clark’s federal Liberal ties, the veteran MP has a legitimate point, but we’ve all seen what happens when the right-of-centre vote gets split in this province.

You don’t have to look any further back than the 1996 provincial election when Jack Weisgerber’s Reformers and Gordon Wilson’s Progressive Democratic Alliance siphoned off enough votes from Gordon Campbell and the Liberals to hand a second term to the NDP, despite that party still reeling from the Bingogate scandal.

What a Cummins-led Conservative Party will mean to the next election is hard to determine at this point, but it’s safe to say that even with the boost Clark’s victory gave the ruling Liberals, they’re still not in any shape to withstand blows from the right as well as the left.

As much as true Conservatives might not have a premier of their liking (although they definitely have a favourite in deputy premier, and leadership runner up, Kevin Falcon), is it in their best interests to park their votes elsewhere?

Put another way: Would they rather see the Liberals continue to rule or have the NDP back in power?

That’s a selfish argument on the Liberals’ behalf, but at the same time, splitting the right-of-centre vote and opening the door for the New Democrats could be seen as a self-serving move by the Conservatives.

Cummins’ recent decision could go a long way to determining the outcome of the next provincial election.

Take industrial farming options for Southlands off the table MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT There is certainly lots to talk about these days but, like recent commentary and editorial, I am going to have to stick with the story that will seemingly never end.

Yes, the planning process, or lack thereof, for Tsawwassen and the Southlands has certainly been interesting. You would think that a 535 acre parcel of land would have been given more consideration over the years but that would require diligence, leadership and political will. If there is one positive to take out of recent events maybe it is the fact that we may finally be seeing these traits emerge after all the years of avoidance.

I think many will agree that even the Mayor’s Summit was flawed in several ways, but it is interesting to see that there was indeed an outcome. All sides are not exactly in love with the results, but at least

something happened.

Luckily, for our community, one of the outcomes is that we will not see industrialized non soil based agriculture on the lands. At least not yet. This can only be good news for all observers and armchair community planners.

Century has been given the opportunity to present a new proposal to council. Not that the first one was ever given the time of day, but at least this one will be reviewed and maybe even discussed. While this process is underway, Century has agreed not to consider industrial non soil based agriculture opportunities for its privately owned land.

The first proposal took a couple of years to produce with the help of community input and expert professional advice. For those of you who couldn’t attend any of the many public meetings that helped put the initial plan(s) together, they all had soil based agriculture as the bedrock theme for the development. This new plan will likely include elements of the first plans, but it will not be afforded the luxury of time for consideration in an election year.

The new plan will be reviewed for a couple of months and a staff

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report will be presented to council on Sept. 12. If at this time the proposal is again turned down due to a staff recommendation or council decision, the lands may then yet again go down the path for referral to the ALC for an inclusion in to the ALR. That is, of course, if some new strategy or process does not evolve. It is important yet again to note that private property owners have rights on ALR lands and on agriculturally zoned lands.

Greenhouses (the “G” word.... sorry), account for 11 per cent of British Columbia’s vegetable production while using 0.01 per cent of the agricultural land base.

The yield per acre of this intensive and sustainable farming activity will ensure that subsequent generations to ours have lots to eat. The capital required to get in to this business is substantial and some businesses are more suited than others to diversify and invest in the initial cash outlay.

Is this fear-mongering rhetoric or are these potential outcomes ones that we are naive enough to overlook and discount?

Lets ensure that we all get the information we need so that we can press to take the industrial non-soil based options off the table.

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

nothing really comes about it.

Election time addresses your concerns when you bring forward them at the debates and hold these running candidates to the coal fires and to find out why the most important things that are important to you are not part of their platform, and why your concerns were never address in the past after contacting them over the years.

Democracy holds your concerns up front and the candidates are responsible to answer them with precise answers, and if they don’t you may wish to consider moving on to another party or individual who will.

The outstanding issue for me as an individual is our nuclear reactors that are operating in Canada, and as all of the world watches what disaster that has taken place in Japan, I am concerned, no I am more than concerned, and I wonder why is it no one has brought this up as a major topic/concern in this federal election.

With all the alternative power choices we have why would we

choose to have one that can destroy our very lives and environment on this continent and planet?

The question for me is which party, not candidate, will shut down these reactors in Canada permanently to safeguard our lives and our children’s future in this world our world.

As everyone has watched the disaster that hit Japan and the effects it’s going to cause to their lives and who knows where else the tragedy will spread to from a natural disaster, everyone can determine you cannot control Mother Nature there are no safeguards there is only human loss and human suffering.

The issue for me in this election is to shut down these reactors as this is being proposed in Germany as I type this letter, and permanently dismantle these sites, and as for the waste that is buried underground here in Canada, the scientists can figure out how we can get this contamination off this planet.

Cran Campbell

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Some of these issues never get any attention or they are shuffled off to some office or staff member that cannot resolve the concerns of the individual and on election day they will never be resolved.

Election issues should not be set by political parties nor should they be determined by governments who have not throughout their term settled the public concerns and individual concerns that have risen throughout their term in office.

As a Canadian citizen I have exercised my democratic rights throughout the process and during the time period any elected MP has set in the House by bringing forward my concerns to anyone of them in any party. At times I may receive a reply but quite frankly

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I’m sure no one has a problem eating fruits and vegetables grown and imported from other countries that have no laws or regulations on the use of

systemic pesticides (grown into the food to ward off pests).

Then placed into irradiation warehouses to keep our food fresh for transportation to our tables and families’

mouths.

Everyone needs to relax and understand that the large corporations are looking after and taking care of our best interests.

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Letters to the Editor

Delta Gymnastics closing in on fundraising goal Editor: We live in an amazing community, a community that helps each other.

I want to thank Thrifty Foods and Andy Carter in particular for helping Delta Gymnastics with its efforts to raise money to fill the ‘foam pits’ of the new Delta Sport Development Center.

We are very excited that classes in the new center will begin April 18th. Many who are familiar with our current facility know about our foam pit. Our new facility will have two pits that combined are 4,320 cubic feet and will take 30,000 foam cubes to fill them at a cost of nearly $75,000.

The best thing of having a second pit is that all of our users will be able to have fun and train safely. However, we can’t have them open for use as two very large empty holes!

We are very thankful to Thrifty’s for their creation of a unique foam cube campaign that is presently underway. Customers can now purchase a foam cube for just $2 and then they can toss it in the net as they leave

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Editor: Re: Poll shows 90% opposed to developing farmland, letter to editor, March 26 I was taken aback by what Donna Passmore (campaign director of an activist group calling themselves Farmland Defence League of B.C.) wrote in her letter misquoting things I said. First of all she does

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not know me or what my views are regarding building codes, animal welfare or pollution control. Also to set it right, I said that the people of Delta should have the right to say what happens to the Southlands, not the ALC. I did not say there should not be an ALR. Referring to voting rights I said: “People throughout time have fought hard to

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gain their rights, and are doing so today in other countries.” I did not refer to “rights” of landowners around the world. I don’t mind if people quote me.

I don’t like people putting words in my mouth and I hope that Donna Passmore reads carefully before quoting someone or something in the future.

Robert Kristinsson

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Thank you Thrifty’s for your generous help.

Thank you to everyone — individuals, businesses and service clubs who have and are helping to make this facility possible for the children of Delta. The ultimate goal is to see that OUR children are active and healthy for life. Healthy Canada Report Card states that only 13 per cent of today’s children are getting the required 90 minutes of physical activity per day (this includes all activities from walking to school, playing with friends to involvement in sports and recreation) — we must change this as our children are the future.

Thank you for helping us achieve this goal. We are very close to the goal of $3.3 million to complete the facility including all the equipment and infrastructure needed — only $300,000 to go!

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Dropping Saip wrong decision Happy to see outcome of Mayor’s Southlands Summit Editor: A hearty thank you and congratulations to Mayor Lois Jackson and the participants of the recent Mayor’s Summit.

The news of the summit’s positive outcome is very encouraging to all who are looking for a path to reconcile the deep divisions with the hopes for the Southlands as the ‘Jewel of Tsawwassen.’ The Southlands is an outstanding and unique scenic and historic asset for the whole of the Delta as well as Metro Vancouver, B.C. and Canada.

As such, the Southlands with its immense meaning and potential is an issue to be considered carefully in the most democratic way for the best possible out-

come to benefit the whole community and our neighbours. It is good news for democracy and for the community that thanks to Tsawwassen native, Sean Hodgins, a new Century Plan for the Southlands is forthcoming to Delta council and for public viewing and discussion.

As a resident of Forest by the Bay for over 30 years, bordering the Southlands, I look forward to working together with my neighbours in a public dialogue to discuss the next stages of the Southlands future.

The future of Southlands as the largest piece of the Tsawwassen community is integral to a new vision and plan for the future of Tsawwassen.

Carol Vignale

Politics in Canada doing the opposite of what it should Editor: Politics should reflect and, at its best, conciliate the nation’s differences.

Increasingly, in Canada, it does the opposite. It distorts, amplifies and inflames conflict in a political system with few checks and balances, where “politics denigrates politicians” and “politicians denigrate

politics.” As a result, Canada’s moderate majority seems to have become politically homeless and electorally irrelevant.

In the forthcoming political “slash and burn” election campaign, pitting Michael Ignatieff against Stephen Harper, busily outspending and out-promising and out-pandering each

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other, we’d perhaps do well to reflect on an observation attributed to none other than Woody Allen: “We stand today at an (electoral) crossroads: One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other leads to total extinction. Let us hope we have the wisdom to make the right choice.”

E.W. Bopp

Editor: Re: Tories drop Saip as candidate, March 26 Well, here we go again.

Finally a well deserving member of the community has earned the vote, and the right to lead as the Conservative party’s federal election candidate in Delta Richmond East (beating out four other candidates).

Dale Saip is a proven candidate in both education, athletics, and community service offering deep levels of experience and innovative ideas for improvement.

In fact, we were finally optimistic that someone with the right experience would have the opportunity to represent our community and needs on a higher platform.

I would like to ask.... where do people think great leaders come from?

Taking risk and experiencing occasional failures are key components to achieving success, and ultimately providing great leadership!

Shame on you to those that feel they have to stoop

so low and pull the ‘nondisclosure’ card on personal affairs of the successful candidate (which has been proven inaccurate — it is both conjecture and innuendo).

If the issue ‘the time frame for the election’ was too short, then make the necessary corrections — but do not unfairly target the successful candidate.

I am deeply disappointed with what has transpired — this is the wrong decision... on a number of levels.

Mark McDonald

More letters online at www.delta-optimist.com Proposal to Issue a Temporary Use Permit

(“Local Government Act” Section 921) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta to commence at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 at The Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider a resolution to approve TEMPORARY USE PERMIT LU006211.

Details of the Temporary Use Permit are as follows: Owner: West Coast Farms Ltd., Inc. No. 464542, 4295 72 Street, Delta, B.C., V4K 3N2 Applicant: Daryl Goodwin, West Coast Farms Ltd., Inc. No. 464542, 4295 72 Street, Delta, B.C., V4K 3N2 Location: 4295 72 Street, Delta (as shown and marked “Subject Property” on the attached map)

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Purpose: To allow the composting of source separated food waste for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months.

Port Community Liaison Committee

Call for Community Applications Port Community Liaison Committee - Delta Port Metro Vancouver is seeking applications from Delta residents to volunteer to Rll six community representative positions on the Port Community Liaison Committee (PCLC). The new committee is being formed by Port Metro Vancouver as a mechanism for dialogue and communications about port-related issues in Delta.

PCLC is an information sharing forum that works in the spirit of collaboration to bring together municipal, First Nations, industry, Port Metro Vancouver, and community interests to discuss developments, identify concerns, provide suggestions, and facilitate two-way communication among respective constituencies about port operations and development.

Interested applicants please visit portmetrovancouver.com/PCLC for application information.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, April 17, 2011.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi Horsford Telephone: 604-665-9075 Email: PCLC@portmetrovancouver.com

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Permit, together with more detailed information or reports, can be obtained at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (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. MARCH 30, 2011 TO APRIL 11, 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, April 11, 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: jhopkins@corp.delta.bc.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca

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This year’s All-Delta Reading Link Challenge is set.

The competition will go April 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library between South Delta teams, the South Park Book Creamers and the Holly Titans, and North Delta’s Brooke Book Breakers.

After each school passed through the first stage of defeating the other competitors in their areas, the three teams of seven will face off to declare the winner of the Delta title and determine who will move onto compete in the Fraser Valley Regional Library Grand Challenge held on April 12 at Kwantlen in Langley.

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A13 In the Community

Caregiver series to cover Alzheimer’s & dementia Sessions set to begin Monday at Delta Hospice so they can remain healthy.”

Those points will be emphasized during the workshops, which are designed for family members who are caring for a person with dementia.

The series runs on Mondays Apr. 4, 11 and 18, and May 2 and 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. each time, at the Harold and Veronica Centre for Supportive Care at Delta Hospice in Ladner.

Seating is limited so pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information, contact at 604238-7390 or anthonyk@ alzheimerbc.org, or visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

related dementias • Effective and creative ways of facilitating communication with a person with dementia • Problem solving for responsive behaviours • Planning ahead to ensure the wishes of the person with dementia are honoured, and understanding the health care system • Self-Care for the Caregiver Admission is by donation, with handouts included, thanks to partial funding by RBC Foundation, Pfizer Canada Inc., Frank and Yvonne McCracken Foundation, Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, Lohn Foundation, and Phyliss and Irving Snider Foundation.

Topics to be covered: • Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and

Alzheimer Society offers tips for tax season support and education coordinator for Delta.

The society has created a special tax edition of its newsletter In Touch, which provides some basic tax tips that may be particularly useful for caregivers.

“It is a helpful starting point when considering what to discuss with your tax preparer,” says Kupferschmidt.

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Suspect tracked down by Air 1, K9 & other units The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Sunday, March 20 and Sunday, March 27: Ladner • March 20, 3 p.m.

Found waterproof camera and bag at Wellington Point Park. Held at police HQ for return.

• March 21, 4:30 a.m.

4500-block Harvest Drive.

Front door to business pried open setting off alarm.

Suspects entered and stole medicine. K9 unit attended and tracked a short distance but unable to locate suspect(s).

• March 23, 8:45 a.m.

4600-block Clarence Taylor Cr. Suspect smashed front passenger side window of parked vehicle, entered and stole a woman’s purse containing ID and credit cards.

• March 23, 12 p.m.

4800-block Elliott St. Suspect entered store, stole a bottle of liquor and left with the bottle concealed beneath a jacket. Video surveillance forwarded to police for suspect ID. • March 24, 10 a.m., 5200-block Wellburn Dr. Suspect kicked at victim’s car causing a dent and when confronted, held a lighter to

an open gas can threatening to set it on fire. $500 damage, suspect fled prior to police attendance. Warrant issued for young suspect, who is known to victim.

• March 24, 11 a.m., 8000-block Alexander Rd. Victim reported that a fraudulent cheque had been written on her corporate account for $4,800 and cashed in Vancouver.

• March 24, 2 p.m., 4800-block Elliott St. Clerk saw a male enter store, select a bottle of liquor and then leave without paying. Clerk can ID the male suspect and the video surveillance was forwarded to police.

• March 24, 3:15 p.m.

4300-block 57th St. Complainant watched as a white van backed onto his lawn and then rapidly accelerated, causing the tires to spin and chew up his grass.

Unfortunately no vehicle plate was obtained.

• March 24, 11:50 a.m., 4800-block Elliott St. Suspect entered store, selected a bottle of liquor and left store without offering payment. Clerk recognized the suspect as the same man who had stolen liquor previously. Video surveillance forwarded to

police for investigation .

• March 27, 6 p.m., 5200-block Ladner Trunk Rd. Complainant left his bicycle parked unlocked outside a business and went inside for two minutes. When he returned his bicycle had been stolen.

Reported for insurance purposes.

Tsawwassen • March 20, 6 p.m., 5300-block 11th Ave. Unknown suspect used sharp object to scratch the hood of the complainants’ car. $500 damage.

• March 21, 1:50 p.m., 1300-block 56 Street.

Complainant observed suspect steal a bottle of liquor and conceal it beneath his jacket. Suspect left before he could be apprehended.

Video tape forwarded to police for investigation.

• March 22, 10 p.m., 1600-block Gillespie Rd. A check of a vehicle led police to discover the driver in possession of a prohibited weapon. The male also found in possession of drugs. Subject arrested and charges recommended include, trafficking a controlled substance and carrying a concealed weapon.

Held for court.

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night, 200-block 54A Street. Complainant reports that overnight an unknown suspect had entered and searched his two cars that were parked on his driveway. iPod worth $500 was taken.

• March 22-23 overnight, 5200-block Upland Dr. Suspect smashed the front windshield of the complainants’ vehicle overnight.

• March 23, 9:30 a.m., 1200-block Beach Grove Rd. Complainant returned to his parked car to find someone had broken the right side passenger window. $300 damage.

• March 23, 11 a.m., 1400-block Windsor Cr. Complainant reports that overnight someone entered his unlocked truck and stole his iPhone, valued at $400.

• March 23, 3 p.m. Late report of an attempt theft of gasoline from the victims parked car. Car had an antisiphon device installed and the theft was prevented.

Suspect left after stealing a bicycle. $400 theft.

• March 22-23 overnight, 5100-block 6th Ave. Suspect entered victim’s

unlocked car and stole a pair of sunglasses, valued at $100.

• March 23, 6 p.m., 1300-block Windsor Cr. Late report of the theft of an iPod and radio transmitter stolen from an unlocked vehicle, value $500.

• March 23, 6:15 p.m., 5200-block 12th Ave. Delta Police Drug section executed a warrant to search a house suspected of containing a marihuana grow operation. Over 400 marijuana plants worth $275,000 were seized along with $15,000 worth of hydroponics equipment.

• March 23, 8 p.m., 4800-block 12th Ave. Complainant reported that an unknown female had entered her house after announcing herself at the door earlier on in the day.

Complainant confronted the woman, who claimed she was looking for her friends’ house, and left after realizing her error. Unknown if this was an attempted theft or a case of mistaken identity.

• March 23, 8 p.m., 5300-block Silverado Pl. Late report of the theft of tools from an insecure van parked on the driveway.

Tools valued at $5,000, no

suspects.

• March 24, overnight 1000-block Pacific Dr. Report of theft of loose change from a possibly unlocked vehicle parked on the complainants’ driveway.

• March 24, overnight, 800-block English Bluff Rd. Suspect entered complainants vehicle and rifled through the glove box. No apparent theft or damage.

• March 24, overnight, 4700-block Stahaken Crt. Suspect entered unlocked car and stole a suitcase containing clothes and CDs. Theft valued at $400.

• March 24, 12:40 a.m., 200-block Murphy Dr. Complainant observed a suspect male dressed in a black vest with white sleeves prowling cars on his neighbours’ driveway and called police. Police attended the area with K9 and other units, and requested assistance from Air 1, the Lower Mainland police helicopter. Suspect was observed by Air 1 running through a nearby park and he was arrested by ground units. A 20 year old male was charged with theft, possession of stolen property and obstructing a police officer. Suspect was held in custody for court.

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Hot Spring Trends You’ll Love

Every March I eagerly anticipate the arrival of InStyle, People – Style Watch (fabulous mag!), and Vogue to see what’s Hot and what’s Not for this season. For those of you that share my mild obsession, I’m sure you will agree that more often than not we are left feeling overwhelmed and confused. One magazine says to embrace our wild child with bright colours and bold stripes while another tells us to be cool and chic in our white on white with nude accents. Which is it?!

As a fashion buyer I must anticipate trends well before these magazines come out which adds a whole other dimension to deciphering not only what will be hot for the season but what women will want to wear. In light of our everchallenging economy I feel it’s very important to try and work in our existing wardrobe with new trends. We’ve invested in our fashion pieces and it’s ridiculous to only be able to wear them for one season. The idea is to freshen up your closet. These are my picks for the hottest of the hot this spring: • 70’s inspired looks: I think I’m hearing an audible “nooo… not again” but the idea is to add just one look not head to toe hippy-girl.

Peasant blouses in a soft print are so lovely but you could add a cool belt to give it a more modern feel. Wide bottom jeans are definitely back but you might want to skip the ultra-high waist we’re seeing on the runway (ohh Farrah).

I would also opt for a cute ballet flat rather than a high wedge.

5 pieces, 5 HOT trends: Spring trench Inwear $299, Stripe cardigan Press $55, Bright tank Made for Loving $56, Wide belt Brave $120, Flare jean Fidelity $194

• Stripes: nautical is hot but I do love stripes that mix unexpected colours (like a bold mix of orange and hot pink or more understated with grey and yellow)

• Bright colours: Slip on your sunglasses and grab the brightest hues you can find of orange, pink, green, and blue. And don’t be afraid to mix them together… matchy-matchy is definitely out.

• Prints and florals: It is the season to have fun with gorgeous prints and get flirty with pretty florals. This is such a great way to utilize the great basics you might already have in your closet. Those skinny cargos you coughed up a mortgage payment for last year will pair perfectly with a soft floral blouse this spring.

If there was a theme to spring 2011 it would be “girls just wanna have fun”. You don’t have to ditch your classic pieces or your sea of black but this season you can feel free to embrace that side of you that craves to be more fun, flirty, pretty, or wild. And even if you’re just grabbing a latte at Petra’s or a glass of wine with your girlfriend at Sharkey’s, rock a look.

Why do we so often wait for a special occasion to bring out the good stuff? When you wear something that makes you feel beautiful, I guarantee your day will immediately feel a little more special.

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Shop Blundell Centre for the latest in ladies Spring fashions and accessories. Plus, browse our many specialty shops.

Blundell Centre offers everything you need this season, whether it’s a dry cleaner, hair dresser, drug store! Take a stroll today!

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is located in the lobby of the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. This very eclectic boutique opened its doors 20 years ago and has attracted a repeat customer following from around the country.

The owner, Gayle Budnick, constantly strives to offer the latest (and greatest) in fashion trends, including everything beautiful and unique to accessorize that special outfit.

Boutique Blanche is an ever changing shopping experience, but always an adventure.

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Etnia – frames from Barcelona, Spain. Frames with colour, texture and manly style.

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See our new eyewear frame lines: from Scandinavia, ETNIA Robertson Optical SKAGA from Barcelona, Spain and EVATIK – CLEARLY DISTINCTIVE STYLES. We are also featuring new frames called ECO – “earth conscious optics.”

ECO frames are made from at least 95% recycled material.

It’s our spring sale - for a limited time receive 30-50% off the cost of the frame when you purchase lenses. We offer optometric appointments on site – call 604-946-7911 ext. 2 – to book an appointment.

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• New! Our cozy fleeced lined Aran Fisherman Knit Sweaters for men & women • Rugby Shirts from the Celtic nations • Mohair Throws in vibrant colours • Tweed Hats, Caps & Ties

Claudia in Billabong “Laelia” dress, “Braidy” sandals and “Kasbah” belt.

FASHIONS GALORE

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Fashions from Ireland and Great Britian.

Beautiful handknit and hand loomed traditional Aran sweaters.

Wood & Mohair sweaters, handwoven capes, coats and jackets. Hats, caps, jewellery & more.

Tel: 604-272-1101 Fax: 604-267-2003

Available at Angela’s 604-946-5211 4831 Delta Street, Ladner www.angelas.ca

Molly in Billabong “Under Cover” bandeau, “Fordham” tank, “Akasha” shorts and Sanuk “Donna” sandals.

An ambient, upscale boutique atmosphere makes REWIND much more than just another consignment store.

Website: www.re-wind.ca Email: info@re-wind.ca

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We carry an eclectic mix of new and gently used clothing, furnishings and accessories for you and your home and would love to have you visit our elegant and funky new store in White Rock’s Windsor Square - under the black and white striped awnings!

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Evening and Saturday appointments available.

Hayley, Marcie, Samy, Brittney and Arlene welcome April & Christine to Home of the team. Each one of these women Sculptured bring a different style to our salon.

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by Arlene friendly atmosphere. Spring is a time of change, let our stylists give you a fresh new look. Hair care for the whole family.

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Keep watch lest you be deceived.

And then Jesus went on to share several stories (parables) about what being watchful means.

We are watchful and prepared for the end when, among other things, we “feed the hungry, quench the thirst of the thirsty (literally and figuratively), show hospitality to strangers and spend time in jail visiting prisoners. (Matth. 25:42ff) Once engaged in these kinds of activities there won’t be time or energy for idle speculation.

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Sunday Services

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

SUNDAY

4960-48th Avenue, Ladner Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org The Rev. Jim Short

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

1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC (South Delta Artists’ Guild Arts Gallery) (at the Longhouse, next to SD Rec Centre) Clergy: The Rev. James Wagner

We Welcome You to Join Us!

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St. Stephen's United Church 9696 Ladner Trunk Rd. (East Delta) The Rev. Doug Graves

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Recent events remind us of our vulnerability living in this world.

Earthquakes and a tsunami have rocked Japan to its core.

Not to mention the concerns for a nuclear meltdown in that nation. In addition we are witnessing unprecedented political upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa. These are times when a variety of “experts” claim to know the signs of the end of the world.

Despite the sometimes dire “expert” predictions it will be well for us to listen to Jesus: “No one knows the day or the hour, not even the angels in heaven, or the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36) This was part of Jesus’ response to the question: “...what will be the sign

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

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

www.tsawwassenunited.org L'Arche, Greater Vancouver members leading worship and sharing about their mission

sundays

cedar park church

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9:30 - 10:30am Pre-AGM Meeting

Benediction Lutheran Church

10:40am Worship Service "Story & Prayer"

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

5300 - 44th Ave., Ladner 604-946-7410 (Corner of 44th Ave and Arthur Dr.)

SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education

Youth Pastor - Dan Peters Worship Pastor - Roy Salmond

“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

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WEDNESDAY SERVICE

10:30am 6:00pm

Holy Communion and Short Bible Study 10:00am

LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Messy Church for children and families 5:30pm www.allsaintsladner.org

Pastor Courtenay Reedman

Ladner Christian Fellowship Welcomes you

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Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

Sunday Worship April 3, 2011 10:30 am

“Dear woman, here is your son.”

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

John 19:25-26 Pastor Henry Jonker

Pastors: Danny Stebeck, Gabriel Torrealba

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features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

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email: dwillis@delta-optimist.com

....in South Delta

Heading to New Westminster Author Gwen Szychter to launch her second book of historical fiction

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n the 1880s women in British Columbia did not have many options for their lives. But Sarah of Ladner’s Landing was trying to make the best of those few opportunities that were available to her. One of those was to become a teacher. In Gwen Szychter’s second book of historical fiction, Sarah in New Westminster, Sarah was preparing to qualify for that choice by attending high school in the city of New Westminster, since no such institution existed in Ladner — and will not until 1912.

Szychter uses her knowledge of local history to draw for us a picture of the life in which Sarah could participate. In addition, Szychter has researched the history of New Westminster for that period. We therefore can acquire a thorough understanding of the life of a young woman beginning in 1882. Photographs of the city at the time help to flesh out our knowledge of

this growing city, as well as informing us of how the small village of Ladner’s Landing continued to flourish.

Many issues of the time are laid out before our eyes — women working for a living, as Sarah must do in order to pay for her education; the practice of unequal pay for work of equal value, which Sarah encounters when she learns that she will be paid less as a teacher because she is female; and the relatively new concept of marrying for love as opposed to practical and financial reasons.

We see all of these through Sarah’s eyes and experience her reactions to them.

Through the years of her living in New Westminster, Sarah continues to enjoy the benefits of a close family, which helps her make her way. The positive results of living in a small community are readily apparent — how everyone pitches in when disaster strikes, such

as a home fire; how changing for the better benefits everyone; and how the joy of marriage can be shared with one and all.

This new book of historical fiction will be launched at the Delta Museum & Archives Society’s Delta Archives and Edgar Dunning Reading Room at 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent.

For driving and parking instructions, visit www.deltamuseum.ca. The launch will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m.

The author will share some of her experiences in writing this book and her perceptions of Sarah’s activities in pursuing her dream of a career, as well as her maturing as a woman, in the latter years of the 19th century.

Sarah in New Westminster will be available to purchase at a cost of $12. Refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome to meet the

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Gwen Szychter will launch her latest historical fiction book at the Delta Archives and Edgar Dunning Reading Room next Saturday.

author and enjoy the new archival facilities next door

to the Municipal Hall. For more information contact

the Delta Museum and Archives at 604-946-9322.

Photographer to show work at Tsawwassen Library BY

DAVE WILLIS

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Ray Goddard will present a collection of his photos at the Tsawwassen Library during the month of April.

Goddard, a Tsawwassen resident, enjoys nature photography and hopes to have about 35 images on display.

“Anything to do with the outdoors is what I’m really keen on,” he says.

A number of the photos at the exhibit will be from California’s Joshua Tree National Park, a

place Goddard has visited frequently over the last 35 years.

“It’s a wonderful place. It’s a study in textures and shapes. I can’t get enough of that place,” he says.

Goddard notes the popular mountain climbing location “looks like a moonscape” and that it’s been “weathered over the eons so you get all these weird shapes.”

He plans to have colour images, black and whites and artistically altered images that “look a bit more like paintings” at the show.

Goddard, who got his first camera at 12 and won his first photo contest at 16, has been a member of the Delta Photo Club since 1992. He’s also a member of the Western Photographic Circle.

Goddard has done previous shows at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre and the North Delta Firehall Centre for the Arts.

There will be an opening reception on Tuesday from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

For more on Goddard or to look at some of his photos visit www.raygoddard.ca.

April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A23

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The jars and ‘bombies’ of Laos Travellers are saddened by beautiful country’s legacy of war

BY IRENE

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Optimist contributor

H

ave you ever seen something so bizarre as to defy logic? As my eyes sweep over the vast array of prehistoric stone jars of mammoth proportions — there it is! A mind-boggling enigma! What ancient peoples fashioned these vessels, and for what purpose? I am rendered speechless as I run my hand over the rough charcoal-coloured mottled surface of the largest, standing three metres in height with a diameter of two metres, and estimated to weigh a tonne.

Our guide Yang, my husband Rick and I are at Site One of what is known as The Plain of Jars near the town of Phonsavan in central Laos. This site is strewn with 250 jars. In total there are 60 sites containing a total of 2,000 jars. Of these, five have been open to the public for a little over a decade. We are to visit the

three sites that are in close enough proximity to be seen in one day.

As we come upon the cluster of 90 jars at Site Two, Yang points out how these are taller and their shape more conical.

Circular stone discs lie near some of the jars. “These are grave markers,” says Yang, “and not lids as sometimes suggested. Since lids for the jars are not found, it is believed they were made of perishable materials.”

Archaeological evidence suggests that the jars are funerary urns carved by Iron Age peoples over 2,000 years ago. The first systematic studies were undertaken

by Madeline Colani in the 1930s. Excavations by Lao and Japanese archaeologists in the early 1990s reinforce this theory, with the discovery of human remains, tools and ceramics that with carbon dating tests were found to span generations from 800 BCE to 200 BCE. The origin of the builders remains unknown.

Local legends claim a different purpose for the jars. According to the most popular, the ancient King Khun Cheung fought a battle against a formidable enemy and created the vessels to brew huge amounts of lao lao (rice wine) to celebrate his victory.

A two-kilometre walk through rice fields followed by an upward climb brought us to Site Three, the most picturesque. On the crest of a hill, trees and shrubs mingle with 150 of the massive vessels and a patchwork quilt of green fields stretch out below until met by the azure sky.

The serene beauty of the Plain of Jars simultaneously envelops the tragic history of Laos. The British based Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has signs posted at the sites warning visitors to stay within the stone markers along the paths so as to not accidentally set off a UXO (Unexploded Ordnance).

At the MAG office in

Phonsavan we learned that during the height of the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973, America bombarded Laos with two million tons of bombs.

Thirty per cent of the bombs dropped did not explode, leaving the country littered with UXO. Since 1973 thousands have been killed or injured, and the incidence of accidentally PHOTO BY RICK BUTLER setting off a UXO A cafe with bomb casings continues at a rate in Phonsavan. of almost one a day, particularly they began clearing in 1994. the cluster bomb About half the victims explosive fragments which are children who find the the locals call “bombies.” small ball-shaped cluster MAG reports 175 UXO munitions while playing have been cleared from the near their homes in rural jar sites that are open to communities. the public, as well as 1,444 In Phonsavan bomb casfrom surrounding villages. ings decorate the restaurants In total they have destroyed and hotels as planters or a total 98,061 UXO since

entry partitions. The walls inside the Maly Guesthouse were studded with cluster bomb shells and other war material. On our visit to a village the ubiquitous bomb casings (some three metres in length) have been put to use in the building of water buffalo feeding troughs, fences and pigsties.

We came away, our minds shrouded in the mystery of the strange monolithic relics and saddened by this beautiful country’s legacy of war. The increasing number of travellers to the Plain of Jars, now a UNESCO site, will hopefully bring about the funding needed to shorten the 100 years that MAG estimates it will take to make Loa safe.

Perhaps this is a new purpose for the dynamic footprints of an ancient people.

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Soulful singers up next for Ovation Christine Magee & Kristin Fong to perform in Ladner as part of concert series

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vation Performance Series presents two phenomenal soulful singer songwriters, Christine Magee and Kristin Fung next Saturday at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church in Ladner.

The two performers met and sang together in the UBC Vocal Jazz Ensemble in 2005 while studying and

completing their bachelor of music degrees. They are thrilled at the opportunity to perform together in a double-bill concert that will be jam-packed with soul, gospel, jazz, blues, R&B and pop. Their exhilarating performance will feature solos and duos of original music and covers of popular tunes with a combination of

voice and piano.

Magee currently maintains an active music studio teaching piano, voice and guitar in Tsawwassen as well as performing across Canada as a soloist and also toured in 2009 with one of the leading chamber vocal ensembles, musica intima. She sang in their most recent CD, into light,

which won a WCMA award for best classical album of the year and was nominated for a Juno Award. Magee has been composing and arranging music since 2002 and debuted her first album, Overcome, in 2007; and was awarded Best Jazz and Blues Song of the Year at the GMA Canada Awards.

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style is refreshing as she combines an eclectic mix of soul-pop, jazz, gospel, to rock with a classical edge on the piano, drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles and contemporary icons such as Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera.

Fung won the E.V. Young Award for her acting in The King and I at Theatre Under The Stars and debuted in the 2010 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, delighting the audiences with her exuber-

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Singer songwriters Christine Magee (top) and Kristin Fong will perform next Saturday.

ant spirit at Granville Island with her band. Fung is a vibrant soul, R&B and pop singer, inspired by Sharon Jones, the Dap Kings, Sarah Vaughan and Stevie Wonder. Having fronted the Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir as a soloist in their 2008 and 2009 seasons, Fung was a featured vocalist in the world premiere of Anthony Braxton’s Sonic Genome Project — one of the key events of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

Producer, Michelle Jones together with concert host, Cedar Park Church, is pleased to bring in professional performing artists to seriously, nobody ever reads this

provide bring high caliber entertainment to Delta; while also supporting local charitable organizations and causes.

Magee and Fung’s concert will benefit the Imagine That Arts Camp that will be running this summer at the church. The camp offers quality arts programs to children in the community.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets ($15) can be purchased at Cedar Park Church (Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

For more information or to reserve tickets, e-mail jones-inc@telus.net or call 604-720-3392.

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A Barefoot Ball Fundraiser is for new equipment at the Delta Sport Development Centre

The event will consist of an evening of fun and camaraderie with a live auction, raffle, door prizes and many demos from some of the children and youth participating in the programs.

programs to benefit up to 10,000 children annually in our community by teaching them the fundamentals of sport and a healthy lifestyle.

To celebrate the completion of the project and to raise needed funds to purchase equipment for the expanded facility, they are organizing The Barefoot Ball, presented by Canada Sport Centre Pacific and Canada Sport for Life at the new venue in Ladner.

The event will consist of an evening of fun and camaraderie with a live auction, raffle, door prizes and many demos from some of the children and youth partici-

pating in the programs.

B.C. Lions Coach Wally Buono will be the keynote speaker that evening to share the importance of sport in his life. Also, he will share his thoughts on why sport is so crucial to the development of the body and mind of children, how it helps develop selfesteem, self confidence, discipline and ultimately how it teaches about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception. Seaquam Culinary Arts Program students led by Chef Michael Boyle will be preparing a delicious variety of international dishes. Live auction items will feature fantastic getaway packages like a trip to Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, private dinner for eight prepared by Chef Tom Lee from Fraiche Restaurant, wine fridge filled with wine, golf, sports tickets and much more.

Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling 604943-0460 or e-mail info@ deltagymnastics.com.

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FVRL holding a spring cleanup Spring is here and Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) is holding a Spring Account Cleanup. FVRL is encouraging customers to visit their favourite FVRL location during the month of April to update their account information.

Come in to add an e-mail address to your account, return overdue books, pay off any lingering fines and sign up for FVRL’s eNewsletter to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at your library.

Those who tidy up their account during the Spring Cleanup will receive a shopping cart coin key chain as a token of FVRL’s appreciation.

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Ducktails and Beehives is coming soon. The United Entertainers are in rehearsal for their ‘50s and ‘60s Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical Revival with lots of doo-wop numbers and skits. The show will feature guest artists George Ellenton, Susie Francis and Ted Hubert, all with a live on-stage band at Genesis Theatre on May 20 and 21. Tickets are now available in Ladner at South Coast Casuals and The Repairman, and in Tsawwassen at Sublime Art Supplies and Gallery. OWL and The Boys and Girls’ Club will receive proceeds from this year’s show.

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The Ladner Woodworkers Club will be holding an open house next Saturday.

“It’s an open house to invite general public in so they can come take a look around the club and see what we’ve got,” says Michael Hughes, who’s on the group’s board of directors.

There will be examples of work done by members and possibly a few demonstrations, he said.

Club members have built things like clocks, furniture, musical instruments, kitchen cabinet doors, salt and pepper mills, cutting boards, pens and bowls, noted Hughes.

The club, which was started in 1976 with eight members, has a workshop packed with tools and equipment.

“We’ve got an amazing amount of tools in here.

group.

With around 100 members currently, the club has some very talented and helpful people in its ranks, he says.

“People are more than willing to help you out and show you different techniques.”

The group also offers teaching programs.

A single annuPHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS al membership Ladner Woodworkers Club costs $135 while member Michael Hughes is it is $150 for a pictured at the group’s workfamily. shop.

The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

That was one of the things next Saturday. that blew me away when The club is located I first joined up. There’s behind the Christian pretty much every tool you Reformed Church at 4594could think that you’d need 54A Street in Ladner. Visit to do any sort of project,” ladnerwoodworkers.com for says Hughes, who’s entermore information. ing his third year with the

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Lacrosse players take to the floor to battle cancer BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

They’re guaranteed to see their most floor time of the season and for a terrific cause too.

Next Saturday, the lacrosse season will unofficially get underway in unique fashion when the inaugural Lax-4-Life takes place at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The event is a 12-hour non-stop lacrosse game featuring players of all ages. It will serve as a fund raiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Inspiration for the event came from Ashley Robinson, 14, a lacrosse player and seven-year cancer survivor.

“When her family lived in Mill Bay they started a Relay for Life group and now it’s Ashley Angels B.C. and it went from there,” explained Angela Smith, one of the Lax-4-Life organizers. “We have so many children and parents who have been impacted by cancer. Besides trying to help find a cure, this is an opportunity for kids to give back.”

Although the event is not being run by Delta Lacrosse, it is serving as the official host and providing free floor time for the game which will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Participation is open to to all registered lacrosse players in B.C. Mayor Lois Jackson will be dropping by to welcome the the players. Other special guests are expected.

“It will be non-contact with the players in full gear,” continued Smith. We are scheduling the kids (to be playing) close to their own age group as much as possible.

We have four goalies who will be playing

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CHUNG CHOW

(Left to right) Mitch Robinson (12), Addy Park (12), Justin Smith (11), Ashley Robinson (14), Max Stalling (10), Brian Larsen (12) and Jordan Smith (14) will be participating in the inaugural Lax-4-Life charity lacrosse game on April 9. The event is a fund raiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. all day and we’re guessing each player will be getting eight hours of lacrosse. They are pretty excited.

“The first year is definitely a learning experience. But we have received such a

positive response from everyone and it’s been really well received. We definitely hope to make it an annual event and see a lot of potential for it in the future.”

Pledge forms will be available at the

arena on game day and a link is also available on line by visiting the Delta Minor Lacrosse website at www.deltalacrosse.ca.

There will also be a barbecue with all proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Ladner blueliner now part of Sockeyes playoff run 15-year-old Jason Fram playing for PIJHL champions this weekend at Cyclone Taylor Cup Tournament in Fernie MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Three weeks ago, his hockey season looked to be over in heartbreaking fashion. Now, Jason Fram finds himself being part of a potential provincial championship run.

The 15-year-old blueliner from Ladner has become a playoff regular with the Richmond Sockeyes thanks to a rash of injuries. He is one of four affiliate players in Fernie for the Cyclone Taylor Cup Provincial Junior “B” Championships which conclude tomorrow.

The injury bug hit the Sockeyes hard en route to winning the Pacific International Junior Hockey League playoff title, especially in their sevengame semi-final win over the Delta Ice Hawks.

Three regulars were sidelined during the series and their status remained uncertain for the provincials.

Fram made his playoff debut for Richmond in game six against Delta, then helped the team complete a four-game sweep of the Abbotsford Pilots in the finals. He would have been in the line-up even sooner

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except his regular team — the Greater Vancouver Canadians — was also on a playoff run in the B.C.Major Midget Hockey League.

The Canadians took out South Island in the quarter-finals then fell to eventual champions Vancouver Northwest Giants in the semi-finals. They actually enjoyed a 2-0 lead in the third and deciding game, before surrendering four unanswered goals in a 4-3 loss. It marked the third straight year the teams have gone the distance in a playoff series with the Giants winning each time.

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Fram was going to do some off-season work to prepare for upcoming junior “A” tryout camps in Surrey, Coquitlam and Penticton. Instead, this opportunity with the Sockeyes is doing it for him.

“It couldn’t have worked out any better for me,” said the Grade 10 student who is enrolled in the hockey academy at South Delta secondary school. “It’s pretty cool getting to be part of this and the Sockeyes are a great organization to play for. They have made sure I have felt comfortable fitting in.

“There has been a little bit

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of an adjustment going against older players but I was already facing 16-and-17-year-olds (playing Major Midget).”

Fram was selected by the Spokane Chiefs in the eighth round of last spring’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

The former South Delta Bantam Storm player attended his first junior camp in August and the Chiefs have remained in contact with him throughout the season.

“Hopefully I can do well at these camps and then make a decision this summer of which (junior route) would be the best for me,” he said.

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A31

U16 Kickers three-peat as District 5 cup champions Ladner Kickers U16 boys soccer team capped another impressive season by capturing the District 5 Cup for the third consecutive year.

The Kickers edged Coquitlam Metro Ford Blaze 1-0 in the cup final, played March 12 at the South Surrey Athletic Park.

Ladner carried much of the play and was unable to convert several chances before Danny Franklin found the back of the net in the second half.

Kieran McCormack was terrific in goal at the other end, capping a solid campaign with another shutout.

McCormack was one of three new players and all made a significant impact.

Striker Kyle Harms led the team in scoring with 22 goals, while fellow forward Alex Grabowski added 13.

Other top scorers for the club included Franklin with 16 and midfielder/defender Caleb Soukoreff with 10.

The roster also includes: Connor McDonald, Phil Wlasichuk, George Thompson, Rajan Sandhu, Jarius Brush, Anand Randhawa, Evan Lister, Harry Thurber, Connor Pease, Mathew Loewen, Mike Thurber and Cam Strukoff. The team was coached by Nigel Pease with the assistance of Harold Grabowski.

The Kickers began the season by placing second in the District 5 Red Division with an 8-2 record and 43 goals scored. Following the Christmas break, they

placed second in the “B” group — losing one of just six games and scoring 29 goals.

Ladner Kickers U16 boys soccer team capped another outstanding season by winning its third consecutive District 5 Cup.

Delta Deas Rowing Club got its competitive season off to an impressive start at events in Fort Langley and Vancouver.

At the Head of the Fort, DDRC posted a first or second place finish in every race the club entered, highlighted by sweeping the top three positions in the mixed double category. In total, Delta had five first place finishes, six runner-up and three third place results.

The dominance continued at the Head Up the Creek on the waters of False Creek. The course proved to be a challenge as the rowers had to deal with ferries, dragon boaters and outriggers on the very busy water way.

Despite the adversity, DDRC athletes delivered four first place finishes and a couple of runner-ups.

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Delta rowers in excellent early form

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LADNER GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS U11 GIRLS April 5 ~ 5-6:30; April 6 ~ 7-8:30; April 9 1:30-3 Contact James Mercredi @ jem100@dccnet.com U14 GIRLS April 13 ~ 7:15-8:45; April 16 ~ 2-3:30; April 20 ~ 7:15-8:45 Contact John Raaby @ jry@lundbeck.com U15 GIRLS April 5 ~ 5-6:30; April 6 ~ 7-9 Contact John Raaby @ jry@lundbeck.com U17 GIRLS April 23 ~ 1:30-3; April 30 ~ 1:30-3 Contact John Raaby @ jry@lundbeck.com All tryouts held at Holly Turf Visit our website @ www.ladnergirlssoccer.ca

South Delta Raiders celebrate their dramatic first place finish in Richmond last week.

Raiders win Richmond tourney

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South Delta Raiders Pee Wee “C” hockey team concluded its season in thrilling fashion by capturing the Richmond Minor Hockey Spring Tournament.

The Raiders slipped past the host Ice Storm in the championship game, 4-3, thanks to Josh Dubois converting a pass from Quinn Cole with just 18 seconds remaining in regulation time.

South Delta’s road to the final included going 2-1-1 in round-robin play — good enough for third place in its group.

Goalie Cole Hendy enjoyed an outstanding tournament, with the help of strong defensive work from Hardeesh Rakkar, Sheldon Vantol, Ryan Moody, Daelen Magcalas and Russell Froehler who drove a wicked slapshot into the net in the quarter finals.

Forwards Ryan Pugh, Sean Haughian, Ciaran Bostock, Gursagar Brar, Quinn Cole, Josh Dubois and Jared Krueger were a force in each outing. Jim Marsden and

Kyle Moorehead were solid up front in the team’s opening game but missed the rest of the tournament.

The playoff round saw the Raiders double Port Moody 4-2 in the quarter-finals, with goals from Brar, Dubois and a pair from Magcalas. The locals then cruised to a 5-0 semi-final win on the strength of two goals each from Dubois and Cole, while Magcalas added a single.

The gold medal game proved to be a nail-biter as the visitors trailed 2-1 after one period with Krueger finding the net.

The teams were then tied at 3-3 after two on goals by Dubois and Cole.

South Delta carried much of the play in the third and was eventually awarded with Dubois’ tally in the dying seconds.

Coaches Mike Froehler, Paul Krueger and Marc Haughian agreed that this was a team victory with every player coming to each game and doing their job at 100 percent.

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A34 The Delta Optimist April 2, 2011

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STUNNING HOME WITH VIEW STUNNING TOP FLOOR CONDO

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What a beautiful 3 bedroom rancher on prestigious Arthur Drive. Updated with new kitchen, cork nooring, updated

Totally renovated top noor unit in sought after Sunningdale Estates. Brand new spacious kitchen with no-slam quiet close doors, open & pass thru to LR, etc, etc. New laminate, paint, baseboards + crown mouldings, bathroom, etc. #305-4758 53rd Street-Ladner

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ONLY 1 REMAINING in 9 TOWNHOME COMPLEX. BRAND NEW HIGH-END UNITS! Private yards, 2-5-10 year national warranties, quality built, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Call today for an information package.etc. etc. Nature trails at your doorstep.

Great main noor down bedrooms upstyle home. 2213 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, great plan with vaulted ceilings, sun room, etc.

Home has many updates including new roof, new boiler etc!

Large 6831 sq ft west facing lot with large driveway and RV parking.

priced @ $529,900

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Absolutely beautiful 3-Bedroom Home in West Ladner! Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor down, bedrooms up! Many updates including new roof, kitchen, appliances, mouldings, paint, landscaping, etc!

Private sunny south-facing rear yard! Double garage, front porch.

5962 49A Ave., Ladner

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5115 Westminster-Lad

13505 56th Ave

53-5900 Ferry Rd-Lad

6338 Sunrise Ln-Lad

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11271 Seacrest-Rmd

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What a rare opportunity! Westham Island Winery is being offered for sale! 32.63 Acres of assorted mature berries!

Beautiful 3,800 sq.ft home built in 1997 + beautiful winery store, large barns, fruit stand, etc! WHAT an OPPORTUNITY! 2170 Westham Island Road-Ladner

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One of a kind! Rare 3,300 SqFt custom built home with every option possible! You will not ond another home in Ladner to compare! Large 7,550 SqFt Lot (large backyard), front porch, massive covered outdoor liviing room. Stunning!

5848 Fair Wynd -Ladner

Wow! What an excellent 2 bedroom loft style townhome in the heart of Ladner Village. Updated with laminate nooring, paint, moulding, counters, etc. 1,180 sq ft vaulted ceilings, 3 balconies, etc! Walk to all stores in 1 minute! #15-4925 Elliott Street-Ladner

priced to sell @ $1,199,000 1,305 SQ.FT 2 BEDROOM

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Wow! Absolutely beautiful 1,305 SqFt 2-Bedroom Southfacing Condo with huge balcony, updated with new laminate nooring, new Berber carpets, slate tile, new appliances, paint, baseboards, oreplace surrounds, walk everywhere!

D102-4845 53rd Street-Ladner

Show-stopper! This stunningly Renovated 2 Bedroom with Fabulous views is a must-see! New Everything! Brand new kitchen with granite counters, granite tile, etc! Etc! New walnut hardwood noors, crown, etc! PERFECT VIEWS! Low fees! #903-11920 80th Ave-North Delta

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A36 The Delta Optimist April 2, 2011

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Absolutely beautiful 2 bedroom townhome in sought-after “pillars”. Open kitchen concept, maple kitchen with center island, gas oreplace, etc! Private large patio, etc! etc! Private access to 2 “separate” parking spots.

Large storage workshop at your garage level! Beautiful unit! Don’t miss it!

PRICED @ $378,800 #14-1700 56th Street-Tsawwassen

check out 360 virtual tour @ www.pixilink.com/tours5/b402-4821-53rd-j Beautifully renovated 1123 sq ft 2 bdrm, 2 bth rm corner unit with great sunny view! Updated with new laminate nooring, 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!

PRICED @ $339,900 B402-4821 53rd Street-Ladner

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Wow! Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 storey home, main noor down, bedrooms up! Updated bathrooms, laminate nooring, light oxtures, paint, mouldings, new roof & furnace! Private yard! Walk to historic Ladner Village in 1 minute!!! Don’t miss this opportunity! Well maintained home on one of Ladner’s most desirable streets.

#1 in South Delta 2010*

PRICED @ $599,900 4963 Mariner Place-Ladner

TOP 1% OF ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009+2010

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4498 Savoy St, Lad

5093 45th Ave, Lad

5414 6th Ave, Tsw

#218-4815 48th Ave., Lad

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

12928 88th Ave., Sry

4875 Linden Dr, Lad

#100-3010 Riverbend Dr., Coq

#9-5260 Ferry Rd., Lad

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A37

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Waterfront! Waterfront! Absolutely stunning 2,713 sq ft 2 year old executive home with beautiful style located on large, level lot on gated Tsawwassen Beach Road. Finishings include maple hardwood, gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, open noor plan, etc! What a beautiful lifestyle! Watch the sunset every night from your private patio or deck.

PRICED @ $1,788,000

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What a beautiful home! Extensively renovated back-split on very desirable street! New vinyl windows, attic insulation, top-ofthe-line appliances, paint, (inside+out), reonished hardwood noors, laminate, mouldings, tile, upgraded electrical, stamped concrete patio! Huge park-like private front and back yard. (10,075 sq.ft lot) Very quiet cul-de-sac location! Walking distance to Elementary Schools, high school and shopping centres! Large driveway with ample parking. Do not miss this opportunity!

PRICED @ $699,900 1010 50th Street-Tsawwassen

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#1802-989 Beatty St, Van 4821 Turnbuckle Wynd, Lad

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A38 The Delta Optimist April 2, 2011

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243 49th Street New Price $649,900 Open Sunday 2pm-4pm

Pebble Hill 4 bedroom Home One look will do! Absolutely immaculate throughout.This Pebble Hill 3 level split has 4 good sized bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Dining room features French doors leading to exposed back yard.You are just blocks from Pebble Hill Park, Fred Gingell Park & Beach, Pebble Hill Independent School & English Bluff Elementary & an easy walk to SDSS. Exceptionally well maintained & furnace, HW. Each office is independently owned & operated

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405-5518 14TH AVENUE, AT THE WINDSOR WOODS NOW $334,900

NEW LISTING #13 - 3473 W RIVER RD. FLOATHOME $649,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM 211 67TH ST., BOUNDARY BAY $639,000

Great opportunity to live in a well run and very popular building. Penthouse with vault ceilings - views over waterfall and park, 2 parking stslls, wood floors.

Beer on tap onthe top deck of this very beautiful ultra modern 6 year old floathome with stratafied ownership of the foreshore. Extensive use of fir beams, wood floors, commercial kitchen, radiant floor heat, spa bath and more. Optional boat moorage beside your home.

A LITTLE TOUCH OF FRANCE IN THE BAY! Lovely rancher on a 50x130 westerly exposed private lot with covered patios and in-ground pool. Lovingly renovated it has hardwood floors, newer white shaker kitchen, family room and living room and 2 good sized bedrooms.

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 PM 21-6105 RIVER ROAD, LADNER $579,900

OPEN SAT. & SUNDAY 2-4 PM 5190 12TH ST., TSAWWASSEN $619,000

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 2-4 PM 1401 WINDSOR CRES., TSAW $709,900

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 2-4 PM 4926 53RD ST., LADNER $579,900

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

Lovely 3 bedroom rancher within walking distance of town centre. Situated on a private south lot with circular driveway & double garage it has been freshly painted, and has new wood laminate flooring.

There's an oak kitchen off the family room & a sunroom overlooking the backyard. Great value!

Fully renovated 2 storey home on a 93 x 100 west facing lot with decks, patios, and meditation circule. The upstairs has a great room with maple kitchen, granite counters, overlooking dining room and out to south deck. The master has its own deck and full ensuite. Down can easily be suited.

Absolutely charming character home just steps to Town Centre and Ladner market. This 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home circa 1933 has been lovingly remodeled and restored.

It has a newer roof and thermal windows, oak kitchen which overlooks the back patio and private garden.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM 201-1175 55TH ST. AT THE ONYX $399,900 PRICED TO SELL! Fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful 2 bedroom condo in a great central location.

One owner suite shows like new with 9' ceilings, wood flooring, granite kitchen and open concept, lots of storage.

Bring your pet.

5194 MASSEY DRIVE LADNER $799,000

Large 11,000 plus property with 87 ft frontage in a very popular area of Ladner close to schools and parks. Extensively updated with new roof, furnace, windows and more. Fantastic curb appeal.

04025604

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A39

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I’ve been working hard, and SOLD all my homes!

I need more listings! Let me work for you and your home could be in this spot next week!

$419,900

This lovely ground floor unit is in one of Tsawwassen’s most desirable complexes.

Very spacious rooms with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus a den. Living room opens to lovely garden space. This is centrally located within an easy walk to shops, banks, library, doctors, and transportation. This is truly a very desirable unit.

Come to the open or to view Call Pat Tate 604-943-8047.

104N 1100 56TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN Come See My New Colors!

$387,500

Just in time for spring this whole unit has been freshly painted in light neutral colors.

Just move in and enjoy. Royal Oaks Beauty with 2 bedrooms plus den and 2 full bathrooms, newer engineered floors in living and dining rooms, updated flooring in kitchen, eating area and Master bedroom, new thermostat fireplace, large covered deck open to green space, wheelchair and pet friendly. Sellers want it sold! This is exceptional value Try your Offer.

www.ladnerhomes.com www.ladnerrealestate.net

patriciaatate@dccnet.com or call 604-943-8047

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E u ge ne Knoedler Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 www.deltarealestate.net www.deltarealestate.net

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eugene@eugenek.ca NEW LISTING

$599,900

856 51A Street, Tsawwassen Open House Sunday April 3, 2-4pm Families or investors wanted! Central location and 1st time on the market. This original owner 2450 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and sits on a large (9500 sq ft lot) close to schools, parks, town center and transit. Newer roof, gutters, furnace and hot water tank. Loads of privacy and suite potential make this a great opportunity for a family or investor looking for a solid well kept home on a great street in Tsawwassen. For more virtual tour and more pics go to www.deltarealestate.net.

BEACH GROVE

$659,000

1708 Duncan Drive, Tsawwassen

Fabulous Beach Grove rancher 1 block from the beach and school. This 1600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has been extensively renovated with over $75,000 recently spent on kitchen and master bedroom/bathroom. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with gas range, oak flooring throughout and stainless steel appliances. Stunning master ensuite with heated granite floor and luxurious rainfall shower. Newer roof, siding, windows, gas fireplace, rear deck, workshop, lighting and more. If you're looking for a great family home in a quiet Beach Grove location your search has ended. Call now to view. For more pictures and virtual tour go to www.deltarealestate.net.

NEW LISTING

$828,000

5195 - 1A Ave. Open House Saturday April 2, 2-4pm

A great family home in a quiet location in Pebble Hill. This 2850 sq ft 4 bedroom/3 bath home features main floor living with bedrooms up. It sits on a large 9462 sq ft private sunny lot and has something for everyone in the family. In-ground pool with adjoining jacuzzi. built in bbq, loads of deck/patio space and mature gardens throughout. The open concept floor plan with main floor kitchen, dining and living room is perfect for entertaining family and guests. The kitchen features stainless steel gas cooktop and double Dacor wall ovens with french doors opening up to the rear yard. Updates include metal roof, boiler, 60 gal. hot water tank, pool liner, heater and filtre, washer/dryer. One block to Pebble Hill school and public transit. Built for original owners and 1st time on the market. For virtual tour and more pictures go to www.deltarealestate.net.

2 ACRE ESTATE

$2,195,000

20486 1st Avenue, Langley

Stunning Valley & Mountain Views from this Private 2 acre Equestrian Estate in prestigious High Point neighborhood. This 6000 sq.ft. exquisite country home has been completely renovated to meet today's luxurious standards. The estate contains a 2000 sq.ft. barn with riding ring and all weather paddocks. A new Chef's dream kitchen designed to entertain family and guests includes Viking Professional stainless appliances plus a separate griddle station. This fabulous home features your very own Gym, Wine Cellar, Media Room, Games Room work shop and 6 car garage. Relax in the hot tub on the south facing poolside deck under 1400 sq.ft. of covered/heated patio or enjoy views of the stars at night by the outdoor firepit. This home truly has it all. For more photos and virtual tour go to www.eugenek.ca.

$849,900

PEBBLE HILL

250 54A Street, Tsawwassen Open House Sunday April 3, 12-1:30pm

Like new, extensively renovated home in upper Tsawwassen next to Diefenbaker Park and 1 block from Pebblehill Elementary School and bus route. This 2160 sq.ft. 4 bedroom 3 bath sits on a large private 8955 sq.ft. lot. It features a new gourmet kitchen and granite counters and stainless appliances, extensive use of marble and tile throughout the bathrooms, new hardwood flooring, built in surround sound, hardiplank siding with rainscreen technology, new roof, new sundeck, plumbing, wiring, perimeter drainage, low e windows, R50 insulation, new fireplaces, furnace and more, everything has been built to today's standards. If you are looking for an almost new home in a quiet desirable area of Tsawwassen this home is ready for you, just move in! For virtual tour and more pictures go to www.deltarealestate.net.

SOLD

$1,440,000

643 Tsawwassen Beach

One of the best lots on Tsawwassen Beach, this approximately three-quarter acre property has seventy-five feet of low-bank water frontage.

WANTED

I have a serious buyer looking for either view property or Beach front property in Tsawwassen. Please contact me if you have such a property and are considering selling.

Progroup Realty 1559 - 56th Street, Delta V4L 2A9

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LINDA

QUALITY TOWNHOUSE OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

Move right in to this stunning, near new townhome located in quiet, central location of West Ladner. Quality built by Penta Homes! Lovely open floor plan offering living room with gas fireplace, dining area and kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, island eating bar and loads of cabinets. Upstairs boasts a large master bedroom with walk in closet and a 5 piece ensuite. 2 more bedrooms and a laundry room. Walk to park, shops, restaurants, bus, schools and more! Nice private back yard / patio area for relaxing on those warm summer days! Desirable Central Park complex!. Call today OPEN SUNDAY 2-4. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

#7, 4910 Central Ave., Ladner

$549,000

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 604946-8899

1131 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

$899,000

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED - SUITE-ABLE

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 Place,

$559,000

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., Tsaw.

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OPEN SUN. 12-1:30PM

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This is a great opportunity for a large family!. This 3,673 square foot home features entertainment sized living room, dining room, kitchen with loads of oak cabinets, spacious eating area, family room and a den on the main floor. Up there are a 5 bedrooms; master with 6 piece ensuite, walk in closet & huge storage area; and a large games room. 70’ wide lot – great for RV parking. Located in desirable Victory South.

OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30 PM. FOR VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOOR PLAN GO TO WWW.DELTAREALTY.CA Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

5096 Bentley Drive

$899,000

MORTGAGE HELPER

JUST LISTED!

LINDA

IDEAL STARTER HOME

Very warm & welcoming 1, 511 square foot split level home with a total of 3 bdrms, den and 2 baths. Living room with wood fireplace, kitchen & dining area on main floor. Bedroom, family room & 3 piece bath on lower level with access to a great deck for entertaining and a private, treed backyard. Upstairs with 2 bedrooms. 4 pce bath and a den. New carpets & flooring. Newer high efficiency furnace, new garden shed, newer fence, 12 year young roof. Quiet neighborhood near Holly Park Elementary.

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

4496 61st St. Ladner

QUIET SIDE

JUST LISTED!

2 level with a suite on a 66 x 140’ lot. 4 year young roof, 8 year furnace, 8 year kitchen. Some original hardwood flooring. Sunny southwest exposed backyard. Total of 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 2350 sq.ft.

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 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS BOB'S CAREER ACHEIVEMENTS 419 56th St, Tsaw.

$569,000

$509,000

Fabulous 2 level home with 99 year lease on Tsawwassen First Nations land. This well cared for home is 2,030 square feet, 20 years old and includes a 1 bedroom suite down. Main floor with beautiful hardwood floors. Living room, dining room, kitchen with newer appliances, 2 bedrooms (master with 3 piece ensuite). Newer windows, newer hot water tank, etc. All located on a large lot just across the street from the park. Views to the Ferries and gulf Islands.

First time offered!!! For virtual tour and floor plans go to www.deltarealty.ca. Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

2346 Falcon Way, Tsawwasssen

#201, 1175 Ferguson Rd.

#1 Realtor® in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board #2 Realtor® in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board #3 twice, in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board #1 Realtor® in South Delta for 11 years

MLS Presidents Club for 10 years The Presidents Club represents the top 1% of Realtors® in the Great Vancouver Real Estate Board. *Based on career achievements as per Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics for homes sold (unit sales)

NO. 1 REALTOR IN SOUTH DELTA FOR 11YEARS

5130 57A St., Ladner

$879,000

SOLD 5353 Spetifore, Tsawwassen

$889,000

WEST COAST

SOLD

5203 Laurel, Ladner

$986,900

SOLD

4523 64th St., Ladner

$829,000

SOLD

5629 45th Ave, Ladner

$559,900

SOLD

4329 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$1,699,000

SOLD

4452 Arthur Dr, Ladner

$609,000

SOLD

5283 12th Ave., Tsawwassen

$689,000

SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY * 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 .

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AARON MUNRO

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ON THE GOLF COURSE!

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SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

604.868.7858

$815,000

aaronmunro@sutton.com

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2 - 4 PM 5190 12th Ave., Tsawwassen $619,000.00

Rancher with easy access to town center, beaches, parks and freeway to city and ferries. This 3 bdr home has been recently updated with wood laminate flooring, beautiful mouldings and fresh paint. It has an oak kitchen that overlooks the eating area and out to the sunroom all overlook the private south facing back yard. The open concept plan offers a sunken family room as well as separate living and dining rooms. The master has a full ensuite with jetted tub. Bonus: a 3 year old roof.

Fantastic location backing out onto Ninth Hole at Beach Grove Golf Course on coveted Jackson Way. Unique custom built 2 level home with vaulted ceilings in living & family room. Huge master bedroom with built-in sauna. A great home for family or entertaining, beautiful backyard looks out to green on Ninth Hole. Very clean, solid home or great building lot in the future.

DOUG LUCIER 604-644-2099

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4 PM

1401 Windsor Cres., Tsawwassen $709,900.00 Wow! Too many features to mention. This beautifully and fully renovated 5 bedroom family home sits on a lovely 93 X 100 lot with wrap around perennial gardens with patios decks and a meditation circle. The open concept plan has the gourmet’s solid maple kitchen with granite counters and high end appliances all overlooking the eating area and living room with gas fireplace and out to the south exposed covered deck. Extras: thermal windows, mid-efficiency furnace, hardwood and ceramic flooring plus berber style carpets, high end mouldings. This is a great location easy access to freeway, close to Town Center and schools.

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HARRIS, Ella

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Lost & Found

KEYS, FOUND on Commodore Dr. Wed. Mar. 30, gold colored chain attached to black tag with letter C to id 604-940-8792

1010 MORRISON, Jennifer Leanne

July 29, 1956 - Mar. 27, 2011 At the Ladner hospice on March 27th 2011, Jennifer peacefully gave her body back to the Earth. She leaves behind her son Matthew Morrison, her soul mate Ab Singh, her mom and dad Mary and Geoff Schwyn, her sisters Paula (Chris) France and Lisa (Eric) Thomsen, four nieces, and one nephew. Jennifer was a devoted volunteer both at the hospice and hospital in Ladner.

Additionally, she spent 29 years of her life working in the emergency ward of the Richmond General Hospital.

Her compassion and cheerful nature touched many lives. Her family expresses its sincerest gratitude to Dr. David Kason for treating her as if she were his own. We would also wish to thank the loving caregivers at the Irene Thomas hospice for the amazing work that they do.

You brought comfort to us all. A celebration of life will be held at the Beach Grove Golf and Country Club in Tsawwassen on the 23rd day of April at 1pm.

Despite her love of flowers and gardening, we instead ask that donations be made to: The Delta Hospice Society, 4635 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 4L8.

We love you and we will forever enjoy the fresh air that you’ve become. xo

(nee Sampson) It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we announce Ella’s peaceful passing into the presence of her Lord on March 28th, 2011. Born on October 1st, 1902, she lived for 108 years. She believed that the key to longevity was faith in God and the practice of intentional happiness. Ella was predeceased by her husband, Ron, in 1993 and daughter-inlaw, Doreen, in 2009. She is survived by her sons, Les and Doug (Mary), 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, extended family members, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She will be remembered and cherished for her deep compassion, her wisdom, her laughter, her warm spirit and her strong faith. A public viewing will be held from 2:00–4:00 pm on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at Personal Alternative Funeral Services, 3070-275A Street in Aldergrove. A graveside service will be held on Monday April 4th, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Forest Lawn Cemetery (3789 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby) and a public memorial service will be held on the same day at 1:30 pm in the South Delta Baptist Church (1988 - 56th Street, Tsawwassen). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ella may be made to Outreach Canada, No. 2-7201 72nd St. Delta, BC, V4G 1M5.

Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-946-7759

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Celebration of Life Sunday, April 10, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at Beach Grove Golf Course, 5946 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, B.C.

Beauticians/ Barbers

TSAW HAIR SALON requires local experienced Hair Stylist to work part time.

Preferably with clientele.

Please call Xinia 604-943-9177

Farm Labourer 4485 48B St. Delta No experience necessary. 50hrs/ week. $9.28/hr. From June 5 to Oct 31. Includes harvesting, lifting, weeding, grading. Able to lift 25kg.

Kin Ye Farm Ltd. KinYeFarm@gmail.com

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Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377 CLEANERS Seeking experienced house/ office cleaners for Ladner/ Tsawwassen area. Must have own transportation. Please call 604-948-0818

Customer Service/Warehouse Pt Roberts Package Receiving/ Shipping Co seeks part time help, Mon to Fri, approx 30 hrs/wk.

Must be able to work in U.S. Submit resume to Nancy at

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Farm Workers

5501 Grove Avenue, Delta Farm Labourer for Wun Hing Farm Ltd. 50 hours weekly, $9.28/hr. Job includes: hand harvesting and cultivating from June 8 to November 15, 2011.

Contact Chun 604-946-6579

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Drivers

Looking for DRIVERS & SWAMPERS. Dryco Building Supplies in Lower Mainland Heavy lifting required.

Please forward resumes to: kaddy@dryco.ca or Fax: 604-591-6188

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NATIONAL CARD CO. requires Part Time Merchandiser for Ladner / Tsawwassen area.

Approx 20 hours per month. $9 per hour. Must have access to computer.

Call Frank 604-809-1543

General Employment

24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & exerience. Fax 604-953-1236.

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Hotel Restaurant

BOUNDARY BAY BEACH CAFE

Looking for hard working Cashier $9/hr and Cook $10/hr for part time summer work.

Apply in person, 600 Centennial Pkwy. Tsaw.

Phone: 604-943-1920 Cell: 778-839-4320

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RICHMOND BARN, Part-time, mornings shifts available.

Feed, clean stalls, turnout.

Must have horse experience.

Call Wendy 604-277-7722

SHIPPER/ RECEIVER

Our wholesale business in Richmond is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, friendly person to fill our shipper/ receiver position. Applicant must be a team player who is conscientious, responsible and committed to accuracy.

Candidate should possess excellent organizational and communication skills both written and spoken. Forklift operation and previous warehouse experience an asset. Please fax resume to 604-270-7512

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

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Req’s exp’d cook for Japanese cuisine. Min. 3-5 yrs hands-on exp./ Compl. of high school/ Prep. & cook authentic Japanese menu item/ Ensure food quality/ Determine food portion/ Develop creative menu/ Skills at dealing with kitchen & train staff/ speaking Korean is an asset/ Perm. F/T $19/hr 40 hrs/wk.

Send resume: ydoyasushi@gmail.com or 1350 56 Street Delta, BC V4L 2A4

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Office Personnel

RAYMOND JAMES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT We are seeking a permanent Administrative Assistant to work in an Independent Financial Services office located in Delta. Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading full-service independent investment dealers, offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

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TOUR COORDINATOR Delta based progressive Tour Operator is seeking a well organized motivated individual. The ideal candidate must possess MS Office experience and be able to perform a variety of administrative duties.

Bookkeeping knowledge is an asset. Qualified candidates are invited to email/fax their detailed resume with a hand written letter of interest and salary expectation to: info@pacificgoldtours.com or fax 604-943-5559 (No phone calls please)

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EDMONTON STEEL fab shop requires STRUCTURAL STEEL FITTERS, up to $32.80; WELDERS, up to $29.70, PRODUCTION MANAGER, QC MANAGER, SAFETY OFFICER. Day/night shifts, overtime available, full benefits, relocation/ accommodation assistance. Fax resume 780-939-2181.

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Delta Community Living Society People who value people

Community Support Worker

Delta Community Living Society is a non-profit organization that strives to provide the highest quality support services to people with developmental disabilities.

It is our goal to support people where they want to be living, working and playing.

Our desire to be “People who value people” impacts everything we say and do.

We are currently recruiting for Casual Community Support Workers. In your role, you will ensure the well being and promote the development of individuals. You assist with their physical, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs. Your manner promotes greater community interdependence and personal dignity. A resultoriented person that works with others to obtain the desired outcomes is required.

Direct program delivery interests you.

Experience in providing services to adults with development disabilities is essential, and the successful candidate will also meet the following requirements: • Post Secondary education, preferably in Human Sciences and two to five years direct experience in the community social service sector or the equivalent.

• Clear criminal record check, valid 1st Aid and Class 4 driver’s license. (those who do not need not apply).

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to the Human Resources Department, Delta Community Living Society: mdanyluk@dcls.ca or fax to 604-952-6473.

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Fundraiser

Ladner based non-profit society supporting children with special needs requires a part-time fundraiser. The successful candidate will be a value-based individual who will assist in developing and implementing a capital campaign.

Position requires: • University or college degree preferably.

• Past experience and/or training in fundraising and capital campaigns.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment.

• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point.

• Knowledge of Delta Community beneficial.

Application letter and resume to: HR Manager, recruit@reachdevelopment.org or fax: 604-946-6223

Branch Manager Corix Water Products has an immediate opening for a Branch Manager at our Richmond branch who will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service while maintaining corporate objectives and policies. Mandate is to provide leadership, manage assets, employees and property, grow sales through the use of strong sales techniques and established industry contacts as well as representing Corix within the community. The Branch Manager supports employees in branch operations and administration.

To apply and for more information visit:

Stroh Health Care

( www.strohhealth.com ) is an exciting, dynamic and growing company that provides the provincial coordination for BC’s Responsible Driver Program.

We are looking for people to fill several full-time positions in our Tsawwassen office.

Telephone Interviewers: Excellent oral and written command of English, experience with MS Office, general computer skill and impeccable diplomacy are required for these positions. Fluency in Punjabi would be an advantage for one of the interview positions.

Program Officers: Requires complete mastery of MS Office. Duties include telephone and e-mail liaison, record keeping, and organizing workshops. Excellent communication skills, accuracy and tact essential.

Clinical Reviewer: Masters level (or equivalent) counselor with experience in addictions. Requires complete mastery of MS Office. Duties include telephone and e-mail liaison, record review and report writing. Excellent communication skills, accuracy and tact essential.

Resumes to: execassist@strohhealth.com fax: 604-948-4913 or mail: Stroh Health Care, 1215-C 56th St., PO Box 18006, Delta, BC, V4L 2B0

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Education

www.trainingforjobs.com • Office Administration Diploma • Computerized Accounting Software • Payroll Specialist • Microsoft Office Specialist

Flexible Scheduling, Start Monday! E/I Supported Training.

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Enrol today! 604-248-1242

Delta Employment Skills Program

We offer a COMPETITIVE compensation package, Group Insurance and RSP plan along with the opportunity for a CAREER in a WORK FAMILY, SAFETY CONSCIOUS ENVIRONMENT. It is a job requirement that you enjoy working for our company. That means you are SURROUNDED BY POSITIVE, HAPPY CO-WORKERS!

FREE Employment workshops including: • Résumés, calling cards, cover letters • Interview and communication skills DESP “Networking and Closing House” Event: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 from 10am – 4pm

Inside Sales Representative

If you recognize that customer service applies to your customers and coworkers and possess the following areas of excellence – Proactive Order Building, Sales Enhancement Participation, Building Material Product Knowledge (is an asset), Superior Customer Service (2 - 5 years experience), Excellent Communication and Organizational skills combined with Computer Experience (NX-Trend, Microsoft Office) you are the employee we are looking for.

Please send your resume with salary range expectations by email to hrmgrcanada@gbpd.com by April 15th, 2011.

We thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join us for this event to honour the end of our program.

All present and past participants are invited to drop in!

After 18 years, the DESP will be closing its doors on May 31, 2011.

Thereafter, for a referral to an employment skills and job search program nearest you, contact your local Employment Resource Centre.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Workshops, and to RSVP for “The EVENT”, CALL:

604-946-6926

Funded by the Canada – British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

South Delta Employment Fair

Find a Career in Education

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Join Our Employment Fair

at Boys and Girls Club — Wintemute Site 4727 Arthur Drive, Ladner

South Delta

To register please email

youthworks@bgccs.bc.ca www.bgccs.bc.ca

“Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement”

Boys and Girls Clubs

For Sale Miscellaneous

FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com

Increase Your Exposure Find Future Star Employees

Employment Resource Centre 4899 Delta Street Ladner 604-946-8674

1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments.

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

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Furniture

IKEA EKTORP couch & loveseat, beige, Hemnes 6 & 8 drawer dressers. $500. 604-943-1351

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Garage Sale

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SPRING CLEAN -UP Sunday April 3, 8am-1pm 6618 London Drive,

( London Gate area) Kids toys/bikes, furniture & household items.

Tsawassen

GARAGE SALE

Sunday, April 3 10am - 2pm 5737 Timbervalley Road in the Terrace Kid’s items, toys, household goods

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TEAK WALL UNIT, European, 8.6 ft long x 21’’ deep, $400 negotiable. 604-943-5957

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Recycler

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April 2, 2011 The Delta Optimist A45

3508 3015

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Dogs

Childcare Available

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Spaces available in our School Age Program. Call 604-946-0896.

Travel Destinations

OSOYOOS WATERFRONT house avail June, July, Aug & Sept. 3 br, 2 full bath, large living & dinning rm, linens, fully equip’d kitchen, huge deck, fp, canoes, priv. dock. $1,500/wk (1 family).

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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.

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Cats

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Dogs

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Mortgages

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Call 1-866-690-3328

Feed & Hay

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Personals

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Chilliwack 2.5yr old 2967sf 3 storey 4 br 2.5ba w/suite potnl $417,900 798-2511 id5344 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $98,500 597-8361 id4714 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Priced to Sell!!! Guildford 909sf 2br updated quiet condo $165K 588-5592 id5305 Sry Sullivan Mews upper lvl 1150sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+ complex $175K 543-8549 id5346

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, m/f, sable, fam raised. $700. 604-526-9943

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Recreation Property

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604.581.2161

Cancer June 21-July 22: Be ambitious, this week and the next two. You could grab a promotion, or elevate your worth in the eyes of higher-ups (or cultivate a VIP and gain a prestigious new client, contract or business opening, etc.).

This week starts with a jolt (of luck or nerves or ambition) Sunday. You’ll have to combine or merge competing situations to succeed – probably a need to reconcile home with career, gain your spouse’s or kids’ co-operation, etc.

The potential for success is tremendous, so make every effort! This week begins 15 years of true understanding, spiritual recognition, and, resulting, true love.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ve suffered 15 years of gullibility, deception, disillusionment and suspicion. (On the positive side, 15 years of spiritual awakening.) This week marks the end of that – though such long trends tend to dissolve slowly, now is the turn-around time. Think, contemplate the broad picture, and you should sense some clues to this change. The next 15 years bring a heightened sense of poetic mystery and nuance, sexual longing, deep spiritual intuition and subtle glamour – a better influence!

The next eight years also feature mental awareness, and true love – wedded love. Sunday reveals!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Sunday’s the centre point of a huge life change. The actual events can have occurred in March, or can happen over the weeks ahead. But they centre on this day, and this week. The events: a financial rearrangement or debt, a sexual lust or liaison, a commitment, a lifestyle change, a health diagnosis or surgery, a piece of detective work or research project.

It’s destined to change your life. You’ll have to overcome financial “slowness” or caution. Believe in your luck!

Be ambitious late week. Fifteen years of unhealthy relationships end: 15 years of “true relationship” begins.

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Apartments & Condos

QUIET BUILDING, 1 BDRM apt w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, 1 prkg, elev, coin laund, locker, close to all shops and transit, suits seniors. NS, NP, 604-241-3772 Rmd, $930/m

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Houses - Rent

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. $1750 per month on a One year lease.

No Pets and references required.

Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 SRY/NORTH-DELTA, APR. 1 3BR, 1.5 bath, fam. rm, deck, covered prkg. shared w/d. Near schools, bus. $1500.00 incl util.

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HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. Look to the past or to ongoing ventures, relationships.

Your success is inextricably tied to relationships, and/or to opportunities, relocation, litigation, negotiation, fame or the public. Sunday can bring a jolt in these – e.g., love at first sight – but without the infatuation, gooey-eyed stuff – this is alert, exciting, alive, realistic. Downplay your conservative, reluctant, skeptical or cautious side.

(If someone says, “You look sad,” it’s a clue to brighten up!) Love “elevates” late week. Your employment picture changes now to 2025.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Something unexpected happens at work this week, especially Sunday. Follow safety procedures, don’t work while tired, be patient, careful with electricity, machines and computers, or avoid them if you can. I’ve emphasized the dangers, but there’s also luck here: you might be called into work because someone didn’t show, or you’re the trouble-shooter in an emergency, etc., which can set you up for praise, promotion now or soon. Be good-natured! Fifteen years of love’s obsessive puzzlement ends; 15 years of love’s good sweetness begins. You’ll believe me, come June/July and 2012!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Sunday could provide a love shock. It’s illuminating. But it will only be lucky if you can balance impulse with caution (without letting caution win) and money or earnings considerations (or possessions) with your need to express yourself, to be yourself. (Sartre said we’re the slave of our possessions.)

All that said, this is a hugely lucky week (and month, and quarter) for romance, children, creativity, school, travel, beauty, art and speculation! Opportunities arise Thursday/ Friday. Fifteen years of indecision, rootlessness end; 15 years of “deep home” begin.

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Apt/Condos

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MISSION • LAKE FRONT

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and clout reach a yearly high. I didn’t add “effectiveness” because we’re in the middle of a Mercury retro period, a bad time to start anything new (lasting to April 23). Even so, your luck is strongly buoyant, and the “payoff” for past efforts or good deeds could arrive now (or anytime to early June). If you’re single, someone is attracted! Your charisma and energy are doubly strong Sunday/Monday – “lightning strikes!” Realize that you have to co-operate with a powerful, somewhat sluggish, but perhaps elevated individual. Grab the money Tuesday. A lucky week!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Government agencies or “head office” steer your possibilities Sunday/Monday. Go with the flow. New circumstances, new trends are entering your private world – now to 2019. You might soon be working with or attending a large corporation or institution. Don’t be fazed by this – you have the skills required. If stress builds, learn to relax, play golf, yoga, whatever. Fifteen years of career worry ends; 15 years of “wide friendships” begins. Rest, lie low Sunday/Monday. Something lucky brews beneath the surface or behind the scenes before Thursday. Chase money Thursday onward.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true, especially Sunday, especially old wishes. Romance, or a flirty friendship, or happiness of another sort seems imminent – so does fulfilment around a legal, far travel, international or intellectual matter. But be realistic, cautious also – a “go slow” signal exists. Could mean “watch what you wish for,” or it might hint that wishes are fulfilled, but in a quiet or sober way. Your popularity is rising, friendly romance occurs, new friends come, especially Thursday onward.

Optimism soars! (Retreat, rest Monday eve to midweek.)

Fifteen years of “true career” begins.

Mobile Homes

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Apr. 3 - Apr. 9 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before April 23. A jolt might come to your domestic or property arena Sunday. (This day is merely the centre of two months of “jolt.”) Be careful with electricity around the house this day. On another level, events can jump-start you into a whole decade of new (money-earning) property dealings, new landscaping, new security initiatives (e.g., RSPs) – despite the word “new” your success now will come from reprising a past goal, condition or contact. Believe in life, buy a home!

Fifteen years of money anxiety end; 15 years of “chatty” friendship begin.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You might make a lively new friend this week. This person will not become a life-mate (or not a good one) but you can have lots of fun together. (The problem: a sadness or sombre streak in this person is a clue indicating their ability/tendency to restrict you or to connect too easily to your hidden side.) Despite this, real love is likely.

Don’t start any new projects, especially in communications, paperwork or travel, before April 23.Your luck will come from past contacts, and it could be very bright luck! Be restful midweek. Romance, creative surges Thursday onward.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Start nothing new before April 23: deal with past or ongoing projects and relationships.

A money, income or possession situation could hold three things (all of some): great luck, career import and “the future” of your earnings (for eight years). This last is highlighted Sunday, when a “jolt” might accompany it. If you can get past a certain skepticism about your own work or your own goals, this jolt could represent a splendid new path in earnings.

(This path likely represents working with management or in government, large bureaucracies, charities or institutions.)

A lucky week! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Office/Retail Rent

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TSAWWASSEN Tsawwassen Terrace

Are your looking for a 1 bedroom in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach.

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Kelly Court

1 bedroom suite available in small bldg located near shops, school, bus stop and rec centre. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view please call 604-782-4326

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1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg, Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487

Shawnigan

1 bedroom suites available in a clean and quiet building.

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To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

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2 bedroom suites available in well maintained bldg.

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Building has elevator, in-suite storage and laundry hook ups. Rent includes 2 appliances, carpets, drapes and hot water.

To view these suites please call 604-946-9268

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Affordable 1 bedroom suite in the heart of Ladner Village.

Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more info please call 604-946-9268

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, large, Tsaw. Avail April 15, inste w/d, 5 appl, ns np, $850 incl utils & cable. 604-943-3567

Mobiles/Pads

604 628 9044

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3 BDRM, 2 bath Tsaw upper level of beautifully renovated house, hardwood, granite. Nice sunny deck off kitchen, nr school & bus, (Pebble Hill), enclosed yard. w/d, d/w, April 1 $1450+ utils, Rick 604-788-3991

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Avail immed. Refs. Randy 604-760-8005 3BDR, UPPER FLOOR housecentral Tsaw, newly Reno’d,large private deck and yard, newer appl,pet ok,inc.Sat T.V, avail after April 5th, $1600, 604-771-6991 BEACH GROVE 1 br ground level suite, private entry, patio, yard, share wd, lots of prkg, suit 1 non smoker, $750 ref req’d, avail Apr 15 or May 1st., short walk to shops & dyke, 604-943-3234 or 604-626-6177

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Boats

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RV’s/Trailers

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We use environmentally friendly products

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

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8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

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8060

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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8105

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For a free estimate contact Mike at 778-899-1729 or mtelandscaping@yahoo.ca

8160

Drywall

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604

946-8460 or 202-8319

8080

Electrical

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604-940-4282, 778-882-7756

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604-649-0502 (cell)

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888-8881

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Cell: 604-710-1348 604-946-1348

Excavating

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

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

Father & son owned & operated.

Best Rates Guaranteed

Call 778-999-4164

For anything Yard Related!

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604-946-7308

• Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Spring Cleanups • Hedging Visa / MC / Debit Accepted

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8180

Home Services

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8185

Moving & Storage

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604-708-8850

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★ Hedging - Pruning ★ Lawn Maintenance ★ Ladner & Tsawwassen ★ Refs. avail ★ Free estimates. ★ Best rates in town Call Clayton 604-314-8273

778.866.9505

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

“Spring Clean-Up”

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

Landscaping

Landscape Maintenance Services

B&Y MOVING

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

MONTY J’S MOVING

Ask about our Spring Specials! www.MontyJsMoving.com

Call 604-710-5253

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-630-3300 8185

Moving & Storage

Need Space? We Have It!

ABOVE THE REST

8087

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

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All in One Call Renovations Establish & local, carpentry, tiling, painting etc Peter 604-619-4859

8155

“All your lawn & garden needs”

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

SPRING SALE

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Need Help ?

Sunray Lawn & Garden Services

J&S Yard Services

Cell:604-220-3145

8075

Lawn & Garden

SUPER SOIL INC.

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

Lawn & Garden

MTE LANDSCAPING Complete Lawn & Yard Care, Hedge Trimming, Pruning

TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

ENZO General Masonry- Specializes brick, block, stone, exposed concrete. Enzo.. 594-1960

8160

Landscaping

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

8130

8155

Concrete

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

SUNSHINE CLEANING

1998 DODGE Neon $2750 Very Clean AC, PS, PB, good tires, 604-802-2344

QUALITY HOUSE CLEANER Lad/Tsaw. Wkly, bi-wkly. $25/hr.

Wed/Fri avail. 778-893-4639

Fencing/Gates

Dave: 604-940-1125

8020 9125

NEWMARK PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM CLEANERS Residential, Commercial, Post Construction, Moves Tsawwassen, Ladner Call Clare @ 604 250 1974 Newmarkcustomcleaners @gmail.com

8090

Call 778-882-4128

TSAW UPPER 3 BR fenced yard, deck, seperate laundry, fridge, stove, d/w. Pet neg, N/S, avail May 1st. $1500 + 50% utils.

778-434-2274

Tsawwassen

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Sports & Imports

LADNER 3BR upper, large deck 2 baths, 4 appls. pets neg. Apr 1, $1300+utils, San 604-765-3642 TSAW 1 br ste, $900 incl +cbl np ns, ref’s crim & credit check, quiet prof. Apr 15th, 604-948-0860

LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

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CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

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778-882-1832

Trusted and reliable home cleaning services!

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Call us today at 604-908-5078

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

8055

SOUTH DELTA. 2 BR RV at farm.

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6565

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

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

6555

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Pets Neg. N/S $1320, April 1st.

604-836-0027 for more info.

Cleaning

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8055

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE Commercial

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• • • • • • •

Lawn Cutting Weeding Power Washing Trash Removal Dump Runs Deliveries Pick-Ups

To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300 8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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8220

Plumbing

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8225

Power Washing

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8240

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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8225

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8250

Roofing

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8250

Roofing

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8250

Roofing

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8255

Rubbish Removal Delta

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8300

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8255

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604-725-8925

8309

Tiling

LAMONT TILE SERVICES

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Call Dan 604.916.4821

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

8315

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8335

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