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Huge shopping centre planned

TFN enters into agreement with pair of companies that could see 1.8 million square feet of retail constructed The TFN Economic Development Corporation has entered into a memorandum of agreement with a pair of development companies to build 1.8 million square feet of shopping and office space.

The economic development arm of the Tsawwassen First Nation announced yesterday morning it has inked deals with Ivanhoe Cambridge and the Property Development Group to develop up to 70 hectares (175 acres) of TFN land.

“This exciting project has the potential to become one of British

Columbia’s signature shopping locations,” a TFN press release stated.

The land, situated along the north side of Highway 17 near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, was received by TFN as part of its 2009 treaty.

According to TFN Economic Development Corporation CEO Chris Hartman, Ivanhoe Cambridge is proposing to develop roughly two-thirds of the property, with Property Development

Group developing the remaining one-third.

Under the current concept, approximately 1.8 million square feet of retail, office, entertainment and other uses would be created in the two projects.

Hartman noted that Ivanhoe Cambridge’s part of the project would comprise 1.2 million square feet as a destination retail and entertainment centre.

Tentatively named Tsawwassen

Mills, it would follow the success of CrossIron Mills, north of Calgary, which opened in 2010, and Vaughan Mills, north of Toronto, which opened in 2004.

CrossIron Mills has over 200 stores, including Winners, H&M and Sport Chek, as well as movie theatres and restaurants. Vaughan Mills is strikingly similar with many of the same stores and eateries.

Property Development Group is proposing to develop a further 600,000 square feet as outdoor See SHOPPING page 3

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Hodgins back to drawing board

Revised proposal is in works for Southlands BY

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He’s got some big decisions to make and hopes whatever he comes up with will be given fair consideration.

That’s what Century Group president Sean Hodgins had to say this week as he continued to reflect on the outcome of the recent Mayor’s Summit on the future of his Southlands property in Tsawwassen.

“I wanted a little time to think it through. I think I have to at

Century Group president Sean Hodgins will revise his proposal for the Southlands as a result of last month’s Mayor’s Summit. least to do the quantum thing and then whether or not I want to take it to the extent of mapping it out.

I probably will and put some sort of detail to it,” he said in an inter-

view.

The most controversial element of the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan is a recommendation Delta apply to the Agricultural

Land Commission to have the Southlands placed back in the ALR. The public hearing was heading into its fourth night last month

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High schools still waiting for seismic upgrades BY

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The Delta school board is still waiting for a reply on its request for major seismic upgrades at South Delta’s two high schools.

In April 2009, the district made funding requests to upgrade Ladner’s Delta Secondary ($8 million) and Tsawwassen’s South Delta Secondary ($24 million), which share top spot on the district’s priority list of earthquake-proofing projects.

A request was also made to upgrade North Delta Secondary ($6.4 million), but that project was listed below the South Delta high schools on the priority list.

Since the requests were submitted to the province’s Seismic Mitigation Program, there’s been no word if they’ve been approved or even when a decision will be made.

The two-year wait prompted the DSS Alumni Association this week to raise the issue, asking for the immediate commencement of the seismic upgrades.

A letter was given to Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington to submit to government. It notes that due to the recent earthquake activity on the Pacific Rim, the residents of Ladner have

a heightened concern for the safety of their children.

Saying he anticipates a decision on the projects sometime this year, Frank Geyer, the school district’s facilities director, told the Optimist the government revised the funding criteria in 2009 for the program that began six years ago.

If a district wanted to apply again under its capital plan to have a seismic upgrade for a school, a technical study, which would cost around $60,000, would have to be completed.

Geyer said under the old program many districts were submitting proposals that were probably too high and not based on enough detail to back up those requests.

“We didn’t want to spend money on every single school in the district over and above what was already assessed. So we looked at the three we felt, given the nature of the assessment we had done in 2004 when all our schools were assessed as part of a Ministry of Education program. We’re confident those assessments are still accurate,” he explained.

Geyer said Delta schools that were rated as the highest in need of upgrades in the last few years have already been completed,

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DSS Alumni spokesperson Mark Bader (left), Coun. Ian Paton and principal Terry Ainge presented MLA Vicki Huntington a letter Monday requesting the immediate commencement of seismic upgrades at Delta Secondary. and the three high schools now waiting for funding were next on the list.

He said SDSS has the highest price tag, due to the large amount square footage of the school, whereas the attention DSS needs is mainly in the shops area, the theatre and library.

“One of the questions I asked is whether we were going to redo all our estimates, given the fact everything is a year older now.

SOUTHLANDS from page 1 be adjourned until April 14. By then, a special committee would have a summit on the issue.

Meeting behind closed doors at municipal hall, the summit’s participants included Hodgins, Jackson, CAO George Harvie, local farmer and council member Ian Paton, longtime farmer Peter Guichon, Southlands the Facts spokespersons Dana Maslovat and Richard Kunz, environmentalist Anne Murray, as well as Bob Ransford and Ian Robertson of Robertson Environmental Services, who both worked with Hodgins on his original development proposal.

After the meetings in late March, the mayor announced the Century Group would bring forward a new proposal by July 1.

The plan, if approved, would provide public ownership of a portion

of the land greater than what had been previously proposed by the company.

Hodgins had pitched a development scheme to build 1,900 housing units in exchange for donating 42 per cent of the 538-acre property to Delta for small-scale agriculture.

The company would have paid for irrigation and drainage improvements. Additional land would have been green space.

That plan was given back to Hodgins without being considered.

On Sept. 12, he will have a chance to explain his alternative proposal directly to council at a public meeting.

Hodgins said the summit was a worthwhile effort, but he was concerned representatives from a wider segment of the population

SHOPPING from page 1 retail space and mixed use, said Hartman. Tsawwassen Commons would be similar to destination retail neighbourhood centres the company is developing in other parts of Canada.

It is estimated the proj-

ects could generate upwards of 1,200 person years of employment during construction and employ over 4,500 part-time and fulltime workers if they proceed as conceptualized.

It is hoped the initial

The answer we got back was no, just to leave it in there and if the project does get approved we’d have to recalculate our numbers at that time,” Geyer said.

Victoria is still reassessing the program in conjunction with professional engineers, Geyer added.

In 2005, the government announced a $1.5 billion, 15-year program to seismically upgrade B.C. schools.

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weren’t included.

“My concern going into it was there’s Century (Group), people opposed to Century, but where are the people who maybe were inclined to support Century but are independent of Century?” he asked.

“That said, I thought the process gave me a chance to hear firsthand in sort of a neutral setting what the issues were and tried to find some common ground.

It was good for them to hear from me firsthand my thoughts and appreciate a very significant part of the plan is what everyone wants, which is a communitybased agricultural component.”

The recommendation for council when the public hearing resumes this coming Thursday is to terminate the hearing on the proposed ALR inclusion application in order to allow time for Century Group’s proposal to be received and considered.

phases of the projects will be under construction next year.

The memorandum of agreement sets out a process to complete a comprehensive due diligence analysis to determine the feasibility of developing the project and satisfying the needs of the TFN.

says it remains committed to the program.

To date, the ministry notes, 130 projects have been completed, are under construction or approved to proceed. Delta has had six buildings upgraded.

Auditor General John Doyle reviewed the Seismic Mitigation Program a couple of years ago. His report found nearly 750 schools were identified as requiring seismic upgrades but the

Hodgins said he hopes the proposal will be considered in good faith and assessed it on its merits.

“Clearly, there wasn’t any sort of consensus of putting it in the ALR and I think they were surprised by that. I still don’t know what the thinking was behind the ALR application.

“I would want to make sure that if the plan is to give land to Delta, I want to make sure Delta is going to do the right thing with it. We had a vision in our plan to activate a community farm. That’s still the aspiration I have,” he added.

Hodgins also noted that while he still has to quantify how much land would be given to the municipality and how many housing units would be part of a development, he’ll likely also provide details on what those units would look like.

“It’s got at least show the form and character of the development.

It will have some detail and I

Hartman said the agreement sets out a process for both companies to further develop their concepts for more detailed discussions.

Ivanhoe Cambridge is a Canadian-based global property owner, manager, developer and investor, focusing on high-quality shopping centres in urban

original $1.5 billion would not be enough.

Containing a series of recommendations to improve the program, the report also noted the ministry was not providing the public and stakeholders with information to help them understand how program choices were made.

The report recommended the ministry work with school boards to develop an information plan.

Sean Hodgins think it has to be a form of housing that isn’t well represented now. It won’t be large lot singlefamily, that’s a given.

“Whether that’s concentrating on more of a townhome-type of development or something else, I will have to think that through.”

areas.

Beyond its Canada-wide presence, the company is also active elsewhere in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, where it owns a number of properties either by itself or through joint ventures.

Its real estate portfolio consists of more than 44

million square feet of retail space and includes 70 shopping centres.

Property Development Group is currently developing over three million square feet of retail centres in the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island.

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Door to riding now wide open, says Slater

Candidate contends New Democrats will fare better in Delta Richmond-East this election SANDOR GYARMATI

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Voters will likely consider the fact both the Conservative and Liberal candidates for DeltaRichmond East aren’t from around here, says NDP candidate Nic Slater.

The Optimist first reported last week that Slater, a Ladner resident, was to be announced as the New Democrat candidate for the riding. The Conservatives had just named Vancouver lawyer Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their candidate, while the Liberals last week named Alan Beesley, also a Vancouver resident, as their candidate.

Delta resident Duane Laird was appointed last week by the Greens. Laird

and Slater are the only candidates who reside in the riding.

“I think it’s just a reflection of how broken the Conservative Party in Ottawa is. They can’t even

consider himself a fullyfledged Conservative. He ran for them but he was a backbencher because he didn’t agree with all their policies.”

Slater, 55, said both the

“We had a candidate (Conservative MP John Cummins) who ran for us for years, who didn’t even consider himself a fully-fledged Conservative. He ran for them but he was a backbencher because he didn’t agree with all their policies.”

Nic Slater find us a local candidate,” said Slater, who was declared last weekend.

“We had a candidate (Conservative MP John Cummins) who ran for us for years, who didn’t even

Conservatives and Liberals have shown how out of touch they are by failing to seek and secure a local person.

Never having run for political office before,

Slater worked on Sylvia Bishop’s campaign in last year’s civic by-election.

He’s also been an outspoken opponent to development on the Southlands.

Slater noted the retirement of the popular Cummins leaves the door wide open for the opposition in the riding that’s been considered a right-wing stronghold, but he said it’s been difficult getting a campaign started due to the snap election.

“Five weeks to run an election is just not adequate, unfortunately. He (Prime Minster Stephen Harper) gets to prepare and plan ahead and drops the writ. We have challenges for sure,” Slater said.

“In the last election, we had something like 14

Public Hearing - April 19, 2011 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected until April 19, 2011.

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Website: www.corp.delta.bc.ca Email: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca Phone: 604.946.3380 Hours: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Project No. 1 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006088)

Location: 8888 116 Street as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Gurjinder Grewal/Paramjit Deol Telephone: 604.773.8490 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow subdivision and development of three single family lots.

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow the proposed three-lot subdivision.

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Slater notes he owns and operates Nordic Roofing Ltd. in Whistler.

He also works part-time as an NDP manager and fundraiser.

NDP leader Jack Layton came close to this riding Thursday, making a stop in Surrey, but he wasn’t scheduled to visit DeltaRichmond East.

The federal election is set for May 2.

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“I think it’s just a reflection of how broken the Conservative Party in Ottawa is. They can’t even find us a local candidate.”

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The Delta Chamber of Commerce and Delta Optimist are co-hosting a federal all-candidates meeting on Monday, April 18 in Ladner.

Candidates in Delta Richmond-East include Liberal Alan Beesley, Conservative KerryLynne Findlay, Green Duane Laird and the NDP’s Nic Slater.

Questions can be submitted in advance or at the meeting. There will be no charge to attend.

Chamber chair Tudor Williams will moderate the meeting.

The all-candidates forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. For enquiries about the event, contact the chamber at 604-9464232 or admin@deltachamber.ca.

The federal election will take place on May 2.

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Dana Maslovat is disappointed his group’s suggestions for the Southlands weren’t seriously considered at the recently-concluded Mayor’s Summit. opportunities where the public can, among other things, visit working farms, they said.

Southlands the Facts also pitched the idea of birding tourism, organic farming and agricultural research.

Maslovat noted it will be interesting to see the positions of the council candidates in November’s municipal election, since there will be a development proposal by September.

“From what I’ve seen, potential councillors don’t want to comment on it because whatever comment

you make, you’re alienating some percentage of the vote, so there’s always the safe answer,” he said.

“It would be nice to hear what the candidates think of that and people who can choose to vote for the people who most represent their own views.

“If it’s a small number of houses that a candidate says they can live with and somebody in the community can live with it, they can vote for that person. If zero is the right number, they would not support that candidate.”

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It shouldn’t come as a surprise the Mayor’s Summit didn’t result in a unanimous decision to allow the Century Group to come back with an alternative proposal for the Southlands.

“What we tried to do at the summit was provide something we saw as a compromise. When we look at what common ground there was at that hearing, people were supportive of agriculture and maintaining some of the environmental features of that land,” Dana Maslovat, one of the organizers of Southlands the Facts, told the Optimist this week.

“Our view was, why does a vision have to include housing? What we were hoping to do is explore options to provide economic benefit to the landowner, but do it in a way that respects the wishes of the community.”

Maslovat and Richard Kunz attended the 10-member summit at municipal hall as representatives of those in favour of the proposal to place the Southlands back in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Maslovat, who said Delta’s agricultural land will become even more crucial for farming in the future with global unrest and rising food prices, recommended a food tourism component for the Southlands, which could include such attractions as a farmers’ market and cookery schools.

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MURPHY’S LAW Do you get the feeling the folks over at municipal hall are having a hard time figuring out which way is up when it comes to the Southlands?

At this time last year, the game plan for civic politicians and bureaucrats was to basically ignore the issue. The Century Group’s housing/farming proposal for the 538-acre parcel had been returned to the Tsawwassen-based development company and the specific application was not to be discussed at area plan hearings.

It wasn’t an overly creative way to handle the perpetually contentious situation, but after some initial back-and-forth from the opposing camps, the status quo approach appeared to have quelled most of the unrest in the community.

Not willing to let the issue remain dormant, civic types agreed earlier this year with CAO George Harvie’s surprise recommendation to request the Southlands be placed back in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

The resulting public hearing didn’t go too well, prompting Mayor Lois Jackson to adjourn it prior to its fourth night and strike a Mayor’s Summit to look at the issue in greater detail.

The result of that closed-door summit will now see Century president Sean Hodgins prepare a revised development proposal that’s to be presented to municipal hall prior to July 1.

So, if you’re scoring at home, within the span of a few months, Delta has gone from ignoring the issue to going full bore on the farming front to inviting a development application. It’s a scattered approach, to say the least.

It’s clear civic officials don’t know what they want, or more accurately, what the public desires. They had been hanging their hat on the Ipsos Reid survey that found 60-plus per cent opposed to Southlands development, but since speakers against ALR inclusion far outnumbered supporters of the idea at last month’s hearing, they’ve seemingly warmed to the possibility of some form of development.

It’s not known at this time what was discussed at the summit and what type of direction Hodgins was given as he goes about rejigging his plans, but it’s safe to say he’ll have to pare down the housing component from its 1,900 units starting point and increase the farming footprint.

With a segment of the population dead set against any development on the Southlands, there’s no doubt whatever Hodgins returns with will encounter stiff opposition. There will also likely be significant support, putting politicians smack dab in the middle — and leaving them with few places to turn.

Innovative approach slowed by unnecessary civic delay NATHALIE HEIBERGHARRISON

COMMUNITY COMMENT It’s not always easy to try something different, or do the right thing, when you’re a politician. You have advisers, pollsters, looming elections and a public that’s prone to change its mind — plus, unlike most other careers, your job is at stake if you make the wrong decision.

That’s why it’s important we give credit where credit is due, and applaud Mayor Lois Jackson in adjourning the public hearing over the possible inclusion of the Southlands in the Agricultural Land Reserve. No one expected her to call a Mayor’s Summit; it had never been done before and a lot was at stake. So she’s got that “try something different” thing down, but is she doing the right thing?

It was guaranteed that whatever

came out at the end of this “summit,” be it a proposal, recommendation or just more noise, would be faced by intense scrutiny from those who felt they were cheated.

The fact the Century Group was asked to come back with a new proposal by July 1 didn’t sit well with the Southlands the Facts group. It wanted a promise that residential development wouldn’t take place on the land and, since it clearly didn’t get that, is refusing to back the summit’s recommendations.

So did Jackson do the right thing? I’m not convinced quite yet, considering Century Group’s new proposal is going straight into the hands of chief administrative officer George Harvie. He will have until Sept. 12 to formulate a report to forward to Delta council and then they’ll go from there.

The result is that our CAO, an unelected official, now has a very public decision to make. Why he’s been given 74 days to do so is beyond me, but one would be naive to think it has nothing to do with the municipal election in November.

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Group for isn’t even an application, just a proposal, which, if Harvie’s feeling generous, might set the groundwork for an application. If that’s the case, and they recommend further actions, then the dialogue surrounding the plan would most certainly take place after we have a new (or quite possibly re-elected) mayor and council in office. Seems like convenient timing.

Jackson adjourned the last public hearing on March 8 because there was no consensus. She said there was an obvious need for more dialogue before any decision is made, stating, “For the past 30 years, the conflict around these lands has threatened to divide this community. It is my hope, and my challenge, that we no longer allow this to happen.”

But by delaying any further discussions about this until the fall, she’s essentially doing just that.

By pressing the snooze button on any real decisions until after the November municipal election, she’s avoiding the responsibilities we bestowed upon her in the last election. I say we’ve waited long enough.

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Make Southlands home to Shakespeare festival

Editor: I have a different solution to propose for the Southlands: one that could serve South Delta beautifully, provide a huge boost to local businesses, solve a perennial Vancouver problem at the same time and make use of the Southlands in a way that is compatible not only with Sean Hodgins’ development objectives (though perhaps not quite as he imagined), but also with the community’s need for cultural vibrancy.

It is this: Call Christopher Gaze, the artistic director of Bard on the Beach. Tell him South Delta is yearning to make some meaningful use of a large swatch of land that is presently undeveloped, and has been removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Invite him to consider

whether that land could be converted into a set of theatres and other amenities for a Shakespeare festival to rival those in Ashland, Oregon, or Stratford, Ontario. Offer him decent terms that would make it impossible for him to refuse an opportunity to move Bard on the Beach to a new beach: Tsawwassen.

It would solve any number of problems: the cost and waste involved in setting up tents every year; the traffic chaos in Kits Point when the Bard is on (suitable provisions could be made around the planning for its new home on the Southlands); a huge economic boost to South Delta in the form of tourist revenue; an encouragement of arts and culture in this lovely area (one that would tend to offset the effects of the upcoming industrializa-

tion arising out of the port activities); and an opportunity to use the Southlands to create a park-like setting once and for all, with several theatre venues, perhaps some merchant space, maybe some boutique hotel accommodation, maybe even some (limited) highdensity residential areas to serve the needs of performers, visitors and those involved with maintaining and running the festival.

Tsawwassen could become the cultural centre of the Lower Mainland, and its Shakespeare festival, the showpiece of the Fraser Valley!

All that’s needed is a little willingness on the part of the players to get together to consider how to make it work.

Tsawwassen could only benefit.

Don Halward

Fairness in short supply as local Tories dump Dale Saip in favour of Kerry-Lynne Findlay Editor: I am really scratching my head here, but how is Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s baggage that she totes into the current federal election campaign different from that of Dale Saip?

She and a few others who are involved in the Delta-Richmond East Conservative riding association seem to think it is, but they haven’t convinced me,

yet. I am not a Conservative party supporter and I live in North Delta, so I watch the shenanigans from afar.

I do prefer honesty and decency, however. That seems to have gone missing in the rush to judgment over Saip’s circumstances.

This whole matter has been particularly unseemly, inappropriate and unfair.

Restraining my Liberal bias in this particular circum-

stance, a vote for anyone but the Conservative party in this riding in this election would be good.

Maybe a few of the Conservative operatives in the riding who seem to be playing hide-and-seek at the moment could apologize to Saip, too — loudly and very publicly. It wouldn’t be enough, but it might be a start.

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Editor: Back in April of 2006 when I was promoting the Hoover/Naas proposal as an alternate to the South Fraser Perimeter Road, there were several other issues in Delta that were of great concern to residents.

On April 24, 2006, I wrote a letter to the mayor and council, with a copy to our MP and two MLAs, requesting Delta host an information exchange meeting. I did this on behalf of Hoover/Naas, TRAHVOL, the East Ladner Residents Association, the Sunbury Residents Association and the Burns Bog Conservation Society, for the purpose of being able to present the concerns of the groups to the various elected officials.

Mayor Lois Jackson responded immediately to my letter indicating that “a meeting with council would

be a fruitless exercise,” and in six years of promoting Hoover/Naas, she never did meet with me to discuss our idea.

In my letter, I suggested the meeting could be done without the media or the public, so that open discussion could take place.

Her response to that idea: “Council would never consider holding a meeting with specific groups of residents while barring the media and the rest of the public. That is simply not done.”

Well, things have certainly changed since 2006 with the wrap up of the Mayor’s Summit. Maybe back then we just didn’t qualify for special treatment? I guess you have to want to change building height bylaws or alter the community plan before you can get behind those big oak doors.

Greg Hoover Civic rebuff Then again, maybe it was our motivation of trying to “preserve by hand and heart” what we valued about Delta rather than watching it get covered in asphalt, railroad tracks, hydro wires and houses.

People have often asked me why I gave up on Hoover/Naas and this contradiction is part of the answer.

Greg Hoover

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Editor: Food on the Corner experienced a shortage of “manpower” in early January with our Friday crew that normally loads our truck so we can head to Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside Saturday morning (haven’t missed a Saturday in 28 years) to provide our homeless friends with a hot meal.

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No appetite for candidate parachuted into riding Editor: I somehow feel cheated in this election.

That’s not how we do things in Delta. Candidates are not parachuted into our riding by the “party.” We want to elect a representa-

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Is there not a credible candidate from our own midst to represent us? With the departure of John Cummins, and Vicki

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What makes Dale Saip so different from Kerry-Lynne Findlay, other than he is local and likely to listen?

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Nothing wrong with taking back streets

Editor: Re: Run organized in memory of murdered North Delta teen, April 2 In the article about an important and laudable upcoming event on April 10 to honour the memory of Laura Szendrei, the reporter stated that police and politicians were concerned about the organizers’ original idea to hold a “Take Back the Streets” rally because they were concerned the message was too aggressive.

Really? I would love to hear an explanation from both the police and politicians why they had that point of view.

It sounds to me like the organizers’ original idea of holding a “Take Back the Streets” rally might have developed as a result

of their awareness about the “Take Back the Night” rallies and the message of those rallies, which is so appropriate in the horrible context of Szendrei’s murder.

I wonder if the police and politicians have that same opinion about the “Take Back the Night” rallies that have occurred worldwide from 1976 to present day.

“Take Back the Night” rallies and events are designed to raise awareness about safety issues for women and children and to protest sexual violence and other violence against women and children.

In particular, “Take Back the Night” is about women reclaiming the right to be free of violence and to be able to walk without fear in

own like my fellow male runners do.

Sadly, Wendy LadnerBeaudry’s murder was a reminder to me, and all women, that it’s still not possible to feel free and safe to do a FILE PHOTO simple thing Laura Szendrei was murdered in North Delta’s like running Mackie Park last September. in a beautiful park and that their communities and anymakes me angry. where they choose. Is that Maybe that’s what the message too aggressive for police and politicians were the police and politicians? worried about as well. Not As someone who has only was the message “too run in the UBC trails for aggressive” but women and many years, I wish I could girls and the men and boys feel safe and free to run whenever I want and on my who love them are angry.

My message to the police and politicians is that we have every right to be angry about Szendrei’s murder and violence towards women and children. We also have every right to express that anger at a peaceful rally or protest and deliver a positive message that we don’t accept violence against women and children.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

I still remain hopeful there will be a “Take Back the Streets” rally in the not too distant future but, in the meantime, I fully support the run/walk to raise funds for sports scholarships in Szendrei’s name and I hope everyone does. It’s the least we can do.

Christina Davidson

Consider the alternative

Editor: I have just read the presentation that was given by two of the representatives at the Mayor’s Summit. I think it is well thought out and worthy of consideration.

We have already had pages and pages of reporting on Sean Hodgins’ plans for the Southlands and I think it is now time to consider presenting an alternative. This would be the first time we have seen a solution for this land that does not include 1,900 homes.

You can see if for yourselves at southlandsthefacts.ca.

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A group of Delta Secondary students are piloting a program that encourages kids to lead the digital revolution.

Teachers Graham Harkley and Andrew Boldt have been working to establish the Delta Digital Design Program (3D @ DSS), which will come into full effect next year.

This year, however, they have started off small by teaming up with the Feelgood Treat Co. and getting four students, two in Grade 11 and two in Grade 12, to work on a promotional video project for the local pet treat-making company.

Harkley, the school’s career programs co-ordinator, says the fundamental idea behind 3D @ DSS is to submerge the students into something they’re really interesting in doing.

And, as Boldt points out, that’s all about moving away from the traditional style of teaching.

“What we’re finding more and more, and also is kind of directed from the ministry and things like that about the 21st century, is to basically step back from sequential, take-you-by-thehand [education] and sort of [let them] find the motivation,” said Boldt.

For the past few months, the four students have been working on producing the video for Mark Redman, owner of the Feelgood Treat Co., which will show viewers the company’s “handmade, natural and organic”

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Four Delta Secondary students have been working alongside the owner of the Feelgood Treat Company in the production of a promotional video. The project is a test run for a new digital program set to open to all students next year. Pictured from left: Mark Redman (owner of Feelgood Treat Co.), Brandon Walker, Spencer Soares, Megan Bonin and Benjamin Patterson. products.

All of their hard work isn’t counting as part of the school’s curriculum just yet; it’s all being done in their spare time. The students say they are more than happy to dedicate time to something so engagingly different to typical math or science homework.

“Personally, I know I’m a lot more interested in school if it’s something that I care about,” said Spencer Soares, one of the Grade 12 students, who is now considering following a digital production path in postsecondary because of the hands-on experience.

Megan Bonin, the other Grade 12 student in the project, says although the sideline job hasn’t necessarily solidified anything post-secondary wise, the principle of communicating

with a business owner has taught her a lot.

“This is really good for involving yourself with people you’re not really familiar to,” she says.

Although they say they are still a ways from completing the video, they hope to have it done for Redman as soon as possible so it can be used on his company’s website as well as for display in tradeshows this summer.

For both teachers, the pilot project has built hope that 3D @ DSS can prepare students well enough to send them into the “real” world.

“For me, I’ve seen super creative ideas come out of it,” says Harkley. “So hopefully these kids that are in here now can move through the process to become more and more expert

in their area that they’re interested in and then walk straight into a) a job would be perfect, or into Emily Carr, BCIT, or one of those places.”

The 3D @ DSS program will be available to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, but will also extend to Grade 10 students.

Although the pilot project has primarily had students experimenting with video production, the program will also focus on new media arts areas such as photography, audio recording, animation and game design.

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“With home sales above 4,000 and nearly 7,000 home listings added to the MLS in March, it’s clear that home buyers and sellers view this as a good time to be active in their local housing market.”

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Initiatives Prince George CEO to speak at chamber lunch The president and CEO of Initiatives Prince George is scheduled as the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon later this month.

Tim McEwan will share his thoughts and suggestions for an economic development initiative in Delta and present the model around which Initiatives Prince George was built, according to the chamber’s website.

The organization is municipally-owned and undertakes programs and projects designed to grow

and diversify the local economy.

McEwan has served as founding executive director of the B.C. Progress Board and a director with the Business Council of B.C. He was appointed president and CEO of Initiatives Prince George in 2008.

The luncheon is set for Wednesday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. It costs $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

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average of $682,662. *** M&M Meat Shops across Canada, including the Tsawwassen location, will hold its 23rd annual Charity BBQ Day next month.

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Open Stage brings variety Monthly series in Tsaw. has been host to all kinds of performers BY

performer. “It’s been very popular. It’s still going very strongly with lots of enthusiasm.”

A range of people come out each month, she says.

“There are some regulars but we’re getting a lot of new people too, so that’s really nice; both from the youngster and the senior end. It’s very encouraging.”

Open Stage used to be called Wednesday Night Live but the name evolved over time.

The series has continued on strongly thanks in part to a good base of artists in the area, Legge explains, adding the event’s non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere has helped as well.

“It’s a great place for both semi-professional and amateurs to try out new stuff.”

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e never know what we’re going to get from one month to the next,” says Open Stage acting director Pete Wilson.

He says performances at the monthly event, which has its next date set for Wednesday at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, have ranged from storytelling, to poetry reading, juggling to ballet to belly dancing to numbers from various types of musicians, particularly guitarists.

Last month, a 12-yearold was doing heavy metal guitar solos, he says, giving an example of the range of what you might see or hear any given time at Open Stage.

“There are some regulars but we’re getting a lot of new people too, so that’s really nice; both from the youngster and the senior end. It’s very encouraging.”

“The audience is very sympathetic, everybody claps even if you screw up.”

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Wilson says the ongoing series is a place “where you can grow your talent” and that some performers have gone on to be part of bigger productions elsewhere.

“The audience is very sympathetic, everybody claps even if you screw up,” he says.

It’s also a venue for performers to try new material and get some feedback about it.

“It’s a testing ground, basically for new talent.”

It costs $3 to get in. The price is the same to perform or just watch others do their thing.

“It’s a cheap introduction to everything else that’s going on in the arts centre,” says Wilson, noting there are other events like the Young People’s Concert Series running at the Tsawwassen venue.

Wilson plays guitar at Open Stage. He found out about the series when he saw a flyer in a local

ABOVE PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS

Guitarist Pete Wilson (above) is the acting director for Open Stage at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. A few of the other performers who’ve taken part in the series are pictured below.

library.

It’s been around since 2004. Jill Legge is one of the co-founders of the event.

She and a friend approached longtime Delta Arts Council staffer Patti McGregor (who’s now retired and has the the-

atre at the arts centre named after her) about starting a folk circle.

“That evolved into something more generalized we

thought that would be nicer for everybody to have a chance, especially young people and seniors,” says Legge, who’s still an active

Jill Legge

She says on occasion performers will have a bit of an impromptu jam session to cap off the evening.

People will also sometimes team up to create some new material between them, she adds.

The next Open Stage is set for Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

The cost is $3 to perform or to watch. There will be Munchies in the Middle halfway through the evening, Wilson notes.

If you’re interested in performing, contact Wilson at 604-943-5907 or beachby1@yahoo.com.

Open Stage is usually held on the second Wednesday of the month.

The series runs until June, then takes a summer break and returns in September.

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Getaway to Gananoque JANE CASSIE

Optimist contributor

“Welcome to Gananoque,” my husband reads, pronouncing it incorrectly, as we cruise beneath the stone and timber archway.

“It’s actually Gan-an-ockway,” I respond, sounding out each syllable, “and it means ‘a place of health.’”

During this two-day getaway (while reminding him of the pronunciation at least a dozen more times), we discover this hamlet, 30 minutes east of Kingston, Ontario, lives up to its name.

A self-guided walking tour weaves over the downtown core and sheds light on this past. Front and centre is the Arthur Child Heritage Museum, an amazing depository that archives everything from the early fur traders to founding fathers.

Tree-lined roads branch out from the main body of

King Street and perched over the river’s edge is the Thousand Islands Playhouse, a century-old structure that lures screenplay aficionados.

When it’s time to really escape we head to the Glen House Resort, a getaway six kilometres from town that hugs up to its own scalloped shoreline. Since 1962, the Seal family has maintained its century-old legacy by integrating vacationing pleasures with regional treasures. And though the fronting St. Lawrence River is a favourite spot for boaters and fishermen, we find the backdrop just as alluring — 18 velvety fairways of Smuggler’s Glen.

“You’d better take a few extra balls,” advises Doug Wark, the director of golf operations, as we head out on the back nine of this Barr-designed beauty.

I’d read that parts of this course were etched out of craggy Canadian Shield but with five ability levels at

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PHOTO BY BRENT CASSIE

The towers and turrets of Boldt Castle.

each tee, how many balls could I lose? I end up following Wark’s recommendation — and it’s a good thing I do.

My first is gobbled up by the rough stuff that fringes the 10th tee. Adjacent ponds on fairway 12 drink up two more. A stand of white pine and bordering

flora are now home to a few others. Yet in spite of my loss on these links, it’s been well worth it. And even though I only have one ball remaining at the end of the game, I’d gladly do it all over again.

On our final day we head out on a boat tour and with Captain Jack at the helm,

we cruise the neighbouring Thousand Islands.

“This destination is somewhat of a misnomer,” we’re told through the loud speakers. “There are actually 1,864 islands in this archipelago that straddles the Canadian/U.S. border.”

The Thousand Islands Bridge offers another link to our American neighbours, and dotting the sapphire water just beyond are countless evergreen gems that range in size from rocky outcroppings to 40square-mile (100-squarekilometre) landscapes.

The major feature en route is the Boldt Castle, a mansion of towers and turrets and the story of a man’s love and loss. In 1904, self-made millionaire George C. Boldt had this 120-room estate constructed especially for his wife, but unfortunately she died before this gift was completed. All building was abruptly stopped and this broken-hearted widower

never returned.

After looping beyond this fortress we retrace our route and take in more scenic overload. Jet skiers, swanky yachts and fishing boats join us in skimming the surface while divers dressed in neoprene seek out the treasures beneath.

“Because of so many shipwrecks, I’ve heard this is one of the best freshwater diving destinations in the world,” I say to my husband as we pull into the dock at Gananoque.

“Maybe that’s why the Indians named it ‘The Garden of the Great Spirit.’

“And right next to a place of health,” he replies. “It’s gotta be good — whether you pronounce it properly or not!”

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APPLICATIONS

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.

Community representative positions on PCLC will include broad and varied interests within the communities of Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta with varied experience, both technical and social. PCLC will meet an average of four to six times per year.

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

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A21

leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

Fast food junkies beware p.j. wren

Well on Your Way My best friend (no names will be given to protect the guilty) likes his fast food.

He once joked that the girls at the Wendy’s drive through window saw him more than his own family did, and that some of his best reading material comes from his take-out menus.

Now, you are probably wondering, why does this good friend of mine know the make and model of every delivery driver’s Food

vehicle in town? Does he not know that eating this type of food is harmful to his health?

Of course he does, but he eats it for the same reasons everyone else does — fast food is cheap, it tastes good and it’s convenient.

To help encourage Deltans (and my buddy) to be mindful of what they are eating, I have compiled a table of common dinner fast food items and their, umm, food values (I use the term “value” very loosely).

Now, I must point out (so that he doesn’t litter my yard with fast food menus after he reads this column) that my best bud has taken many positive steps towards

changing his behaviour.

He recently hired a nutritionist and at her advice he has learned how to turn on the oven and read a recipe.

He also now owns a snazzy new knife set to chop up all those fruits and veggies with.

These are encouraging signs that he is turning over a new leaf. Now I’ll just wait for his tearful goodbyes to his second family at Wendy’s.

P.J. Wren is a certified personal trainer in the Delta area who not only befriended a fast-food junkie, she also married one.

She can be reached at www. fitnesswithpj.com.

Sodium

Fat

Calories

My 5-cents worth

Cheeseburger

910mg

24g

470

Almost half the day’s recommended saturated fat.

Deluxe Hamburger

840mg

26g (3.5g trans fat)

460

Canadians are supposed to be reducing their trans fat intake — hard to do with this burger.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

1050mg

13g

400

Almost your total recommended daily intake of sodium (1500mg).

Whopper

1020mg

39g

670

Your total recommended fat intake for one day.

BK Veggie Burger

1100mg

16g

420

You have pretty much used up your entire daily sodium intake in one veggie burger.

Large Fries

820mg

28g

500

1/4 of your day’s recommended calorie intake in one side of fries.

850mg

17g

340

There’s nothing “homestyle” about this — I’m sure mom could do better on the barbecue.

A&W

Burger King

Dairy Queen DQ Homestyle Cheeseburger Hot Dog

730mg

14g

240

The fat equivalent of 14 bananas!

Crispy Chicken Salad

620mg

20g (6g sat. fat)

350

Over 1/4 of your day’s saturated fat in one salad.

Reg. Onion Rings

740mg

30g (7g trans fat)

470

Trans Fat Rings is what they should have called this menu item.

10-pc Chicken Nuggets

1090mg

30g

510

Watch that sodium! Do you really wants to waste it on 10 little chicken strips

Filet-O-Fish

730mg

21g

410

Take a fairly healthy dish like fish and ruin it by coating and deep frying it.

McChicken Sandwich

800mg

27g

480

You could eat one little sandwich for 480 calories, or 5.5 cups of “Birds Eye Stir Fry Japanese Style Vegetables”.

Small Turkey Lite

1909mg

6g

334

Quizno’s only had the nutritional value for three items listed on its website. This leads you to wonder: Did they post the best ones and leave the really bad ones hidden?

Small Honey Bourbon Chicken

1494mg

6g

359

Small Sierra Smoked Turkey

1140mg

6g

350

Close to a day’s worth of sodium all toasted up in one small sandwich.

McDonald’s

Quizno’s

Subway 6” Chicken

1020mg

5g

330

Not bad, but let’s work on the sodium!

6” Meatball Marinara

1060mg

24g (11g sat. fat)

560

Over the daily recommended value of sodium and half the saturated fat.

* All food values were taken from each company’s website.

Word Challenge CLUES ACROSS 1. Male sheep 4. Make an explosive noise 7. Upper left keyboard key 10. Freshwater duck genus 12. Armenian King 928 - 953 14. House member title (abbr.)

15. Starchy food made of dried orchid tubers 17. Haystack 18. Afrikaans 19. Sylvia _____, Am. poet 20. Takes upon oneself 22. Adult female hog 23. Irritate 25. Quarrels 28. Appropriate for young women 30. Chest cavity bone 31. Directed a weapon 33. Nothing more than 34. Keyboard partner 39. Meets the Danube at Belgrave 40. Adult male pigs 41. Point midway between NE and E 42. Least crazy 45. Ricochets 49. Coach Parseghian 50. ___ Te Ching by Lao Tzu 52. Dead body of a human being 55. Plural of 18 across 57. Indication of skin damage 59. Oasis (Arabic) 60. A legally binding command 61. Woolen Scottish cap 62. Common stuffing herb 63. Wild sheep of north Africa 64. Woman (French) 65. No. French river

LAST WEEK’S ANSWER 66. Senior officer CLUES DOWN 1. Coarse files 2. Opposite of digital 3. Lilongwe is the capital 4. Slender long-tailed parrots 5. Obeahs 6. Political action committees 7. Expungings 8. A very large body of water 9. Jr. to a sergeant (abbr.)

11. Disappear beyond the horizon 13. Bonxie 16. Metacomet of Pokanoket 18. Two-year-old sheep 21. Mister 24. New Zealand red pine 26. Irish Republic 27. One point E of due S 29. 7th avatar of Vishnu

32. Woman making her debut (abbr.)

33. A guiding spirit 34. Town of Jesus’ 1st miracle 35. Surmounted 36. Prayer beads 37. Picasso’s mistress 38. Rich in decorative detail 39. Unit of time 43. A set of steps 44. Toilet powder 46. Paddle 47. Doctor of Medicine 48. Board cutters 51. Port of ancient Rome 53. River in South Africa 54. Tense 56. 74820 OK 57. Opposite of LTM 58. Br. University town river

A22 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

leisure&lifestyles gardening

Properly stored bulbs can last years Green Room

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pportunities for planting never end in gardening but summer-flowering bulbs are among plants that may stay with us for many years — provided we store them properly over the winter.

Among the most flamboyant are tuberous begonias.

Most varieties have huge

double camellia or rosetype blooms in reds, yellows, oranges, whites and pinks.

Some have petals edged in different colours (picotees); others are gently shaded. One can choose plants with serrated-edge blooms or ruffled ones and upright or pendula growth habits.

For early flowers, it’s best to start the tubers inside during late February or March in containers or flats and cover them shallowly with potting mix. The indentation that produces shoots should be on top.

The rounded side where the roots will emerge should face down.

You can start them later (unsold tubers often go on sale in April). Begonias can’t be put outside until frost season is over anyway.

They can be fussy to grow. Begonias hate heavy soil. They need good drainage, rich feeding and the kind of sunless shade that has lots of light. Constantly moist conditions please them but moisture on their leaves can cause disease.

Gardeners who love bringing cut flowers into the house often plant

gladioli corms each year, although the flower garden isn’t always the best place for them. Large-flowered varieties tend to lean unless staked, they need full sun and space, and once cut leave an unsightly stump behind.

The vegetable garden is often a better spot because after being cut, the leaves can die back without causing esthetic problems.

Gladioli do well in most soils and in the vegetable garden they can easily share in the good drainage, rich nutrition and weekly watering that some food crops

get.

The beautifully scented Gladiolus callianthus (formerly acidanthera) is another lovely cut flower, not unlike a narcissus with white petals and central maroon splotches. It likes the same sun, soil, feeding, watering and storage that other gladioli do. It will flower for six weeks if you keep it cut.

Eucomis (Pineapple Lily) also flowers for many weeks and is beginning to be available in more colourful varieties. All retain the tuft of leaves crowning the flower stem, but Leia (the

Aloha Lily) has very large pink flowers, Sparkling Burgundy has bronze purple leaves and pink flowers, Montana has white florets with dark purple anthers and Vandermerwei has ruffled green leaves with purple spots and purple flowers.

All like rich, well-drained soil, bright filtered light and lots of water in the growing season. They should be stored inside and given very little water over the winter.

Anne Marrison is happy to answer gardening questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca.

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge

Proposal to Discharge a Land Use Contract

DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 6887 – (Planning File LU006086)

Delta (Johnson - LU006098) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6915, 2011 (Planning File LU006098) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and final adoption of Delta (Johnson – LU006098) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6915 which relates to the property at 4909 13 Avenue as shown outlined in bold and marked Subject Property on the map below.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and final adoption of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 6887, which relates to the properties listed below.

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

ADDRESS

5436 18 Avenue 5618 48B Avenue 6134 Briarwood Crescent 5400 Candlewyck Wynd 5424 Candlewyck Wynd 4438 60B Street 11065 Monroe Drive 10330 Sheaves Place 8320 Sheaves Road 6135 Sunwood Drive 6399 Sunwood Drive 5363 Wildwood Crescent

LAND USE CONTRACT NO. PID L61240 P104979 R562 L61240 L61240 R3926 P104976/P116942 N53071 N53071 P124992 R562 R3150

004-140-591 005-437-822 005-614-627 004-017-692 002-424-771 005-503-663 005-404-436 005-181-518 002-213-397 005-614-554 002-142-155 002-462-681

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on February 14, 2011, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Web Page Location: February 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract No. SA3241 from the subject property to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone, in order to allow the proposed renovation and addition to the existing single family dwelling.

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on January 17, 2011, there will not be a Public Hearing for this Bylaw.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected 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. from April 8, 2011 to April 18, 2011 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, April 18, 2011. Comments should be referred to: Attention: Alex Cauduro The Corporation of Delta, Community Planning and Development Department 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta B.C. V4K 3E2 Telephone: 604.952.3163 Fax: 604.946.4148 E-Mail: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that more detailed information or inspection of the bylaw, detailed maps and any other regulations can be reviewed at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604.946.3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, APRIL 8, 2011 TO APRIL 18, 2011 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, April 18, 2011. Comments should be referred to: Attention: Barry Konkin The Corporation of Delta, Community Planning and Development Department 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2 Telephone: 604.946.3334 – Fax: 604.946.4148 E-Mail: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca

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Web Page Location: January 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A23

Volunteers have big impact on Delta JOY MURRAY

Optimist contributor

Once again, it is time to recognize the volunteers in the community during National Volunteer Week, April 10 to 16.

Imagine community life without volunteers.

Homebound seniors would wait in vain for a friendly visitor, there would be no Saturday sports for children and needy families at Christmas would remain, well, needy.

“Volunteers are the backbone of the community.

Without them, our community would not be as good as it is now,” says Susan Martin, co-ordinator of volunteers at KinVillage in Tsawwassen.

So who are these volunteers? The National Survey

of Volunteering, Giving and Participation, conducted by the Centre of Philanthropy, lists religion, sports and recreation as involving the largest number of volunteers in Canada. Volunteers in these categories are often parents or younger volunteers.

At the other end of the scale are retired people who donate their time and talents in many ways in Delta such as with seniors’ recreation centres and community offices such as Deltassist, where they help with reception, administration and are often the welcome face to people visiting the centre.

Then there are the high school students performing 30 hours of volunteer service to complete their graduation requirements.

Students may help in such

that is often overlooked activities a visiting care is the dedicated work of homes, volunteering within boards of directors and the school system or workcommittees, says King, ing as a team for special including the work done by events such as the Empty civic planning Bowl, an committees. awareness “Volunteers are the “Volunteers fundraiser collect data at South backbone of the helps Delta community. Without which council make Secondary. them, our community informed deci“These activities would not be as good sions, they serve on comhelp kids as it is now.” mittees and explore Susan Martin provide expertheir talents tise in many and learn areas,” she says. about the community,” says Participating in board parent Heather King, who is work or committee responalso a Delta councillor.

Such events can also pro- sibilities of non-profit orgavide an opportunity for gen- nizations means more than erations to connect and find simply attending a monthly meeting, “it also requires out what each is doing. homework, good knowledge There are literally hundreds of volunteer activities of the community’s needs and assets, and a commithappening in Delta. One

Celebra3ng Delta Hospice Volunteers “Passion. Ac<on. Impact”

The Theme of Volunteer Week 2011 The Delta Hospice Society would like to thank all of the volunteers who take ‘action’ for Delta Hospice! Whether you volunteer in the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, at the Irene Thomas Hospice, in Tsawwassen’s Hospice Cottage Thrift Store or by hosting special events supporting Delta Hospice, we would not be where we are today without you.

Thank you!

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4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 4L8

ment to ensuring the organization is well-positioned for the future,” says Donna Ellis, CEO of KinVillage Association.

Special times of year are busy times for volunteers. Nov. 11 is always a reminder of what we owe to the veterans as well as an opportunity to give to the Poppy Fund. Christmas is a time for helping others and a busy time of year for Deltassist.

“We work with the service clubs in the community to provide about 700 Christmas hampers for needy families,” says Lorraine Yates, Deltassist’s manager of operations and projects. “We totally rely on our volunteer partners to provide this service with their volunteer hours and generous donations. In

addition, volunteers connect with seniors in the community, helping them stay active and independent.

Everything we do throughout the year goes back into the community.”

Volunteering in Delta has a wide impact on the community. It covers all aspects of life, including assisting with palliative care through the hospice organizations; fundraising through the hospital foundations and health related non-profit societies; law enforcement; education; sports, recreation and religion; child-related organizations and animal care societies, to name but a few.

Recognition of this important team within the community will be at the forefront for Volunteer Week, April 10 to 16.

Thank you to our volunteers!

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

Cllr. Heather King, Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Cllr. Anne Peterson Cllrs. Scott Hamilton, Ian Paton, Robert Campbell, Bruce McDonald

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Thank you

Hospice volunteers find work gratifying

Thank you to all of our volunteers and to our wonderful Puppy Raisers, who form the cornerstone of our organization!

TheyDre helping people at a critical time

Puppy raising is an integral part of guide dog training as it provides a caring home environment to facilitate the raising of confident, well-socialized adult dogs, ready and able to begin professional guide dog training. This usually occurs when our puppies are 15-18 months old.

While puppy raising is a 24/7 endeavor, the experience is deeply rewarding. BC Guide Dog Services bears all expenses, including food and veterinary costs.

BC Guide Dog Services is a registered charity, Charitable Registration number: 89131 1763 RR0001.

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If you are interested in this fulfilling experience and are home during the day, please contact Linda at 604-940-4504 or visit our website www.bcguidedog.com

“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.”

— John Ruskin “Some volunteers may have professional skills or specialized expertise, but most are just people who want to help their friends and neighbours and serve the community.” — Nancy Macey, executive director of the Delta Hospice Society Anyone working or volunteering in the area of hospice care would agree that volunteers are the heart of hospice.

Volunteers find it personally gratifying and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical time in their lives.

Hospice volunteers recognize that hospice is more about living than it is dying.

They subscribe to the hospice philosophy of care that dying is not just a medical event, but a personal one as well.

Many volunteers are

introduced to the world of hospice through a death that was close to them; others are new to hospice and looking to find a find a meaningful role within the organization because they possess many important qualities — patience, compassion, open mindedness and understanding.

There are many different roles of a hospice volunteer.

They are part of the overall care team that provides support to individuals and families at home, in hospital or in a hospice residence.

This can include companioning with patients and families, listening to and validating feelings as families try to manage accessing the health care system to coping with everyday life.

Others provide respite for short periods of time so caregivers can run errands, go to medical appointments or just rest.

Some volunteers work closely with the bereavement programs, helping

people learn about grief and loss and how to go on living after a death.

Many volunteers work at the hospice centres in reception and group programs or in meal service and family support in the hospice residences.

Recently, hospice organizations have offered another unique opportunity to volunteer. Thrift stores have provided a revenue source for these organizations looking to create financial sustainability, and they offer diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities.

Hospice societies offer many volunteer opportunities and when wishing to work with patients and families, they offer formalized training programs as well.

Volunteer men and women may range in age from teens to senior citizens.

For more information about volunteer opportunities in this area, call the Delta Hospice Society at 604-948-0660.

WHEN THEIR SHIP COMES IN ...

For many groups and organizations in our community, the difference between success and failure rests firmly on the dedicated efforts of volunteers. For these organizations, it is like the day their ship comes in when volunteers step forward and make a difference.

Westshore Terminals pays tribute to all of those who volunteer in our community . . . take a bow, your kindness and selfless service are showing.

Meanwhile, Westshore is working at record pace to bring wealth and prosperity to our community through providing jobs, billions of dollars in export earnings, property taxes paid to our municipality, and through sustained support of a wide variety of worthy local causes. That’s what we do when our ship comes in.

We're making a difference for Canada

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A25 Volunteer Week

Giving back to group that helped so much LUCAS MENESES-SKODA Optimist contributor

Most would say that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and being a member of a vigil team are two relatively out of the ordinary things, but for Robyn Thomson, they are simply the ways she gives back to the community.

Thomson has been volunteering at the Delta Hospice Society for about four years and just last year took it to the next level when she climbed Kilimanjaro and raised money for the place that helped her through a terrible time of hurt in her life.

It was after her best friend’s husband, Kirk Holifield, was mistaken for the wrong man and murdered in a drive-by shooting on Jan. 11, 2007 that she realized she wanted to extend a helping hand by joining the vigil team at the hospice.

“I just feared that he died alone and I don’t want anybody else to do that,” says Thomson.

“People say a birth is miraculous ... I’ve never seen one, but I know that seeing somebody leave this world, seeing somebody pass away is nothing short of miraculous as well.”

Thomson’s involvement with Delta Hospice has given her a redefined meaning to volunteering and the ability of helping people in need.

“People volunteer because they find that it’s meaningful ... and there’s just so much meaning in the hospice for me. I believe in it as a whole, I believe in the concept of ‘dignity while dying.’”

Last August, Thomson made the trip to Tanzania, Africa and embarked on an eight-day trek up the tallest freestanding equatorial mountain with the hopes of raising $10,000 for her local hospice.

Not only did Thomson hit her goal, she exceeded it, raising $12,080.

She explains her favourite part of volunteering as “just being able to give back and not having any-

The Corporation of Delta's Emergency Program extends its appreciation and thanks to the volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts in the following programs to promote public safety in Delta:

Robyn Thomson Hospice volunteer thing in return.”

Thomson, who works part time as the studio coordinator at Open Space Yoga in Ladner, is trying to recount her story by writing a book about her journey in Africa and everything that went into it.

Thomson also fosters rescue dogs and says she has “no intentions of stopping” her commitment to the vigil team.

“The biggest reward for me still, is always going to be, sitting on the vigil team, and just being with someone in their last days, hours of life.”

• Emergency Social Services • Amateur Radio Society • Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program • Delta Marine Unit To learn more about volunteering opportunities, contact the Emergency Program Office at 604-946-3353 or email emergencyprogram@corp.delta.bc.ca

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National Volunteer Week

The Delta Hospital Foundation thanks our many

)-/+.('',* We couldn’t do it without you. Your gift of time and effort is invaluable and we greatly appreciate your tremendous contribution to our success.

Please consider your donation of time to one of our upcoming fundraising events: Walk for Health • April 30 Delta Health Golf Classic • June 9 Moonlight Gala • September 17

Keep Celebrating 45 years in Delta.

Thank You to our talented volunteers for your dedication.

Your time and volunteer spirit is most appreciated.

For more information on our events or volunteer opportunities, please call or send us an email.

5800 Mountain View Boulevard Telephone 604 940 9695

| Fax 604 940 9670

| Delta, British Columbia

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| Email info@deltahospital.com

| www.deltahospital.com

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A26 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

For Better Retirement Living

Volunteer Week

Volunteers Help Our Community Grow

12.5 million Canadians volunteer annually 3820 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC 604-940-6005 info at www.augustinehouse.ca

Gracious Living in a Country Setting

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We at Augustine House would like to thank all the volunteers who give of their time and talents to make our community a better place to live and to our volunteer Michelle Jones who plays the piano in our East Lounge every Wednesday morning.

Week pays tribute to volunteer force

Auxiliary Volunteers

make a difference!

• Barb Bendell • Edith Bowing • Karen Bowing • Joyce Broughton • Bev Bula • Pat Carcary • Maureen Carlson • Tracey Cassidy • Mary Chan • Dani-Rose Coates • Frances Cowie • Gail Curll • Jean D’Amato • Iris Davidson • Pam Davies-Card • Barb DeJong • Cathy Dohmann • Carole Douglas • Linda Edwards • Jean Ernest • Judy Finch

• Dorothy Frinskie • Olga Froud • Lesley Furnival • John Hall • Suzanne Hall • Bev Hanna • Carol Haren • Bernice Hebenton • Jean Heggie • Kathy Hill • Jhande Jantzen • Dee Johnston • Cheryl Kay • Donna King • Linda Knox • Charlotte Kundert •Shirley Layton • Nancy Lunn • Lori MacLennan • Vivian McConnell • Diane McNames

• Margot Millen • Kath Morrison • Sandi Nylander • Joan Paget • Joan Parry • Gayle Quattrocchi • Sharon Read • Shirley Ross • Sindi Sharma • Pam Strohmaier • Ute Szabo • Wendy Taylor • Lynn Temoin • Elsie Turecki • Yvonne Weavers • Dianne Wigzell • Barb Wild • Dawn Wilkins • Susan Wilkins • Dale Wilson • Nancy Wilson

Canadians have a rich history of volunteering and community involvement.

With 12.5 million of them dedicating their time across Canada, volunteers are on the front lines of all our community services — health care, sports and recreation, heritage and arts, environmental protection and advocacy, disaster relief, international development, and volunteer firefighting. The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining resilient communities at home and around the world.

National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This year’s 68th annual week takes place April 10 to 16. It is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism and civic participation.

National Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1943 as an initiative to

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As the demand for funding at Delta Hospital Auxiliary becomes more widespread, it has never been more urgent for dollars to be raised by your Delta Auxiliary. The Dogwood Gift Shop Volunteers are a huge contributor to these needs. Please support your hospital by visiting our Dogwood Gift Shop. We are very proud to offer the best of the best in giftware, handbags, jewellery, patient sleepwear, magazines, gift cards, fresh flowers, confectionary and infant hand knitting.

draw the public’s attention to the vital contribution of women to the war effort on the home front. In the late 1960s, the focus was revived and broadened to include all community volunteers.

Volunteers: Passion.

Action. Impact. is the theme of this year’s campaign. It is based on the individual volunteer super-heroes across Canada who dedicate themselves to making their communities better and make Canada a great place to live.

Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one’s own free will. It is an extension of being a good neighbour, transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others.

By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while they gain skills, self-esteem and change their lives. People work to improve the lives of their neighbours and, in return, enhance their own.

Every day, thousands of people voluntarily give their time and talent to thousands of organizations across Canada. They give their time freely and with no expectation of monetary reward. Their hours of service ensure that many activities are accomplished and many people are helped.

They build houses for the homeless, care for the elderly, and provide counselling and support services. They are youth group leaders, program co-ordinators, coaches and fundraisers. They represent every walk of life — professional, homemaker, student, retiree — as well as every age and cultural group.

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2.1 billion hours volunteered every year single group contributes nearly 80 per cent of the total volunteer hours tallied. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007) • 54 per cent of all non-profit and charitable organizations have no paid staff. (National Survey of Non-Profit & Voluntary Organizations, Statistic Canada, 2005) • 73 per cent of businesses either support or accommodate employee volunteering. (Employer Supported Volunteerism, Volunteer Canada, 2004) • 200 is the number of volunteer centres in Canada. They are the local leaders of volunteerism, responding to the needs of local volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations. (Volunteer Canada, 2010) • The top three reasons why Canadians volunteer are: 1) To make a contribution to their community; 2)

The desire to make use of personal skills and experiences; 3) Having been personally affected by the cause. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007) • Volunteering can help build self-esteem, develop life-long skills, strengthen community and improve health. Harvard University research shows volunteering is a reflection of social connectedness that is strongly associated with the health of people in that community. (Volunteering & Healthy Aging Project, Volunteer Canada, 2009) • Children and youth are more likely to become engaged citizens if they see someone they admire helping others, including their parents. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007) For more information, visit the Volunteer Canada Resource Centre at www. volunteer.ca.

THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TOTO THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO WHO DELIVER WEEKDAY, DELIVER MEALSMEALS EVERY EVERY WEEKDAY,AND TO AND BEHIND TO THOSE THOSE THEBEHIND SCENESTHE WHOSCENES MAKE IT WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN. YOU ARE HAPPEN. YOUWHEELS ARE OURGREATEST GREATESTASSET! ASSET! MEALS ON DELTA MEALS ON WHEELS SOCIETY

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Our appreciation goes out to

Vicki Huntington MLA, Delta South

Delta South Constituency Office 4805 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T7 Phone 604-940-7924 Fax 604-940-7927 Email: vicki.huntington.mla@leg.bc.ca

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SOBC Delta would also like to thank the Mayor's office, and all the local businesses and newspapers as well as the people of Delta that have given us continued support in our fundraising and awareness campaigns. We are fortunate to live in such an inclusive and supportive community.

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ALL of our head coaches, assistant coaches, program supporters, parents and athletes who volunteer their valuable time to our organization. The phenomenal success of our athletes, and the enrichment that quality sport programs bring to their lives, are a direct result of the time, skill, mentoring and encouragement that our amazing volunteers provide. SOBC Delta could not exist without our volunteers and we thank you so much for the invaluable contribution you give to us.

Visit our website: kerrylynnefindlay.ca Campaign Office: 170-11380 Steveston Hwy, Richmond

the many volunteers who put their time and energy into making our communities better, safer and healthier places to live.

Their generosity touches the lives of many of us. To all of you, thank you for a job well done!

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(Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007) • 2.1 billion is the number of hours Canadian volunteers give annually, which is equivalent to about 1.1 million full-time jobs. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2007) • 161,000 is the approximate number of charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Canada. (Canada Revenue Agency) • More than seven per cent of the population are “uber volunteers.” This

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Our Volunteers Build Community!

Organizations adapt to put skills to use

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, energy and talent to provide support to new Canadians.

For information on volunteering, please contact:

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to all our volunteers.

SOUTH DELTA FOOD BANK On behalf of the South Delta Food Bank we would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard, giving of their time and energy to make the Food Bank operation work smoothly. Your servant’s heart is greatly appreciated.

Without your hard work and dedication we couldn’t exist.

New volunteers always welcome and always needed.

No experience necessary

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recognizes and honours all of its Volunteers, Volunteer Presenters, Supporters, Donors and Community Facilities who by their contributions and efforts, enrich the lives of those aged 50 plus in our community through life long learning opportunities.

To celebrate Volunteer Week the Board of Directors and Staff of the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary would like to recognize and thank our volunteers.

Your efforts and countless hours have contributed to the continued success of daily operations and to the preservation of our local sanctuary and wildlife habitat.

May God bless you for helping those who have need.

5191 Robertson Rd., Westham Island 604-946-6980 www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com

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op tools and resources for engaging the highly skilled volunteer.

Here are some of the characteristics of today’s volunteers: 1. Highly educated with professional backgrounds.

2. Goal-oriented with highly organized career, family, and social lives.

3. Mobile/transient in

terms of residence, school, and work.

4. Technologically skilled and comfortable participating in social networks.

5. Individualistic and have a strong desire for autonomy.

6. Linked to many communities and causes and have multiple interests and identities.

These days, more and more organizations are now working to create programs that attract and retain highly skilled volunteers in a more explicit and sustainable way.

What factors do we need to consider in creating a volunteer experience that, on one hand, adds more value to our organizations and, on the other, provides the fulfillment and satisfaction that volunteers are seeking? This important question will be considered during pilot projects being undertaken in a few centres across Canada.

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work for discussion of emerging trends and expectations of volunteers, provides examples of good practice and sets guidelines to help organizations devel-

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For Information call: 604-943-0262

Volunteering continues to be fundamental to Canadian society with more than 12 million volunteers contributing more than 2.1 billion hours of service each year.

However, some changes in the culture and expectations of volunteers have recently been identified.

New strategies are required to assist volunteer-involving organizations with an appropriate response to this emerging trend.

Volunteer managers have always been approached by highly skilled people willing to help out and have tried to match their skills with volunteer positions.

However, appropriate positions often were not available and/or had not been planned.

As a result, highly skilled volunteers were undertaking administrative tasks that did not reflect the value the individual brought and these roles did not provide the fulfillment and satisfaction the volunteers were seeking.

Volunteer Canada commissioned the research and writing of Skills-Based Volunteering: A Discussion Paper. It provides a frame-

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Former Delta Hospital Auxiliary president Elaine Canning has now taken on a role with the B.C. Association of Health-Care Auxilaries.

Canning helps keep community healthy Optimist contributor

Elaine Canning has been a prominent figure in Delta’s volunteer community for a long time and she has no plans to slow down.

“I plan to be with the (Delta) hospital auxiliary until they take me away in a wooden box,” she says with a laugh.

Canning, who recently completed her six-year term with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary, the last two in the past-president position, is now involved with the B.C. Association of HealthCare Auxiliaries.

Overall, she has been involved with auxiliaries for all of the 15 years she has lived in B.C, and prior to moving, she also worked with ones in Ontario and Newfoundland.

Canning says after she completed her six-year commitment to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary in the president cycle (two years as vice-president, two years as president and two years as past-president), there was not a doubt in her mind she would continue volunteering.

“That doesn’t mean you cease to exist as a member of any auxiliary, you just take the experience that you’ve gained and use it in other areas.”

In her position with the BCAHA as area representative for Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley hospital auxiliaries, Canning oversees a large number of presidents and is primarily responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly.

She also spends a lot of time travelling to see how

hospitals operate from Hope all the way to Powell River.

“I call it the motherhood of auxiliaries,” she says. “You do anything and everything.”

Canning says some of her most memorable and rewarding moments as a volunteer came when she was involved with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary in particular.

The auxiliary donated $1 million toward the redevelopment of the emergency room at Delta Hospital, and also gave an additional $96,000 for the 10-bed bay expansion.

“Being a part of that team was terrific because you just looked at the difference it made in the overall health care for the community,” Canning says proudly.

Auxiliary Volunteers

make a difference!

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Delta Hospital Auxiliary, over 40 years of community caring.

As the demand for funding at Delta Hospital Auxiliary becomes more widespread, it has never been more urgent for dollars to be raised by your Delta Auxiliary. The Dogwood Gift Shop Volunteers are a huge contributor to these needs.

Please support your hospital by visiting our Dogwood Gift Shop.

We are very proud to offer the best of the best in giftware, handbags, jewellery, patient sleepwear, magazines, gift cards, fresh flowers, confectionary and infant hand knitting.

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Please drop into the Dogwood Giftshop for an application and enjoy a coffee in our new Café.

Mon - Fri 10:00am to 7pm Weekends 10am - 4pm

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John Struthers

St. David’s Anglican Church

It seems like we have experienced and are experiencing an endless succession of natural and man-made disasters: hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and windstorms, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the devastation of the people of Libya, and the potential for nuclear fallout from reactors in Japan. When we look at these events as a whole, we can become frightened and uncertain about what the future holds for us and for the world.

As I prayed about and reflected on these events, trying to make sense of them, the following passage from Mark’s Gospel came to mind: “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

(Mark 5:1-10, NRSV) My prayer is that you would reflect on these truths and that they would bring you peace.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s

Anglican Church

1115 - 51A Street, Tsawwassen 604-943-4737

Sunday Services

8:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Alternative Services) with Children's programs

www.stdavidsdelta.com

Ladner United Church

St. Andrew's Church

“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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10 am Sunday Services

4979-44A Avenue, Ladner 604-946-9179 • 604-946-4224 WELCOMES YOU SUNDAY - 10 AM Children - Youth - Adult Classes 11:00 am Coffee & Refreshments WORSHIP SERVICE 11:15 AM

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

THURSDAY

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

sundays

cedar park church

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9:30am Pre-AGM Meeting 10:40am Worship Service "AGM Presentation" 12:00pm Soup & Bun Lunch 1:00pm AGM Meeting

Benediction Lutheran Church

5300 - 44th Ave., Ladner 604-946-7410 (Corner of 44th Ave and Arthur Dr.) Youth Pastor - Dan Peters Worship Pastor - Roy Salmond

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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

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

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

Pastor Courtenay Reedman

Ladner Christian Fellowship Welcomes you

Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

Sunday Worship April 10, 2011 10:30 am

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

John 19:28 Pastor Henry Jonker

“I thirst”

5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X1 604.946.4430 • www.ladnerlife.com

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Pastors: Danny Stebeck, Gabriel Torrealba

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

A32 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011 In the Community

2011 Federal Election All Candidates’ Meeting

Parenting seminar at SD Baptist

Delta Richmond-East riding

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Parents have used behaviour modification for decades, but its long-term effects are often damaging.

That’s the conclusion of Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, authors of Parenting is Heart Work.

“Behaviour modification basically says, ‘I’ll give you what you want if you do what I say,’” says Turansky, counsellor and public speaker. “Controlling behavior may work for the short term but it breeds selfishness over time. Kids learn to ask, ‘What’s in it for me?’ It’s no wonder so many parents have trouble with their kids.”

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7:00 to 9:00 pm Delta Town & Country Inn 6005 Highway 17 (River Road just north of Highway 99) Delta, B.C. (604) 946-4404 (hotel)

For enquiries about the event, please contact Delta Chamber of Commerce 604-946-4232, admin@deltachamber.ca Candidates: Conservative Party: Kerry-Lynne Findlay Green Party: Duane Laird Liberal Party: Alan Beesley New Democratic Party: Nic Slater Written Questions for the Candidates can be submitted at the meeting (no verbal questions accepted) OR in advance no later than 3 pm Monday, April 18, 2011 using one of these methods: a) Email to: admin@deltachamber.com with subject, “all candidates Apr 18”; b) Fax: (604) 946-5285; c) Hand-delivery to the Delta Chamber of Commerce office at 6201 – 60th Avenue (at River Road, northeast corner), Delta, BC V4K 4E2 Event is co-sponsored by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, the Delta Optimist newspaper, and the Delta Town & Country Inn

ing to Tsawwassen to conduct a Start with the Heart Seminar at South Delta Baptist Church on Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cross has directed children’s ministries for over 10 years. She has a strong passion for equipping parents and is able to share honestly about how her own family deals with struggles. Cross and her husband, Jim, have three children.

The seminar is open to the community and is just one of the programs South Delta Baptist Church offers to strengthen families.

In their book and seminar, Turansky and Miller

explain what the heart is and then help parents learn how to use that information in the day-to-day challenges of family life. They offer ways to teach children cooperation instead of resistance when following instructions, help children change bad attitudes, develop honesty and nurture self control.

“We know that for many this is a different way to think about parenting,” says Miller, a pediatric nurse, author and public speaker.

The cost for this seminar is $20 per adult. For more information or to register, visit www.incm.org or call 604-943-8244.

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Royals headed for VMSL 1st Division BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

The celebration lives on but some difficult decisions loom for the Tsawwassen Royals.

The senior men’s club continues its climb in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League, earning promotion to Division One for the 2011-12 season. Their spot was sealed when UBC Metropolitan defeated Sarajevo FC 2-1 last Friday night at Thunderbird Stadium. The result completed a round-robin playoff between the three VMSL Division Two regular season champions.

The Royals tied both opponents and needed a win by either team to advance. Sarajevo entered the playdowns as the favourite and came within inches of spoiling the Royals’ dream.

“They hit the goal post (when it was 2-1) and if that would have gone in, we would have been done,” said Tsawwassen head coach Jim Norris. “The entire team came out to watch and we must have had 35 people there.

The support has been terrific all season.

“What really put this team over the top was Peter (Schaad) coming onboard and doing a great job of running our CAT team by developing talent and allowing me to focus on just the one team. It was just too much with 30 guys out for

training.”

Norris now finds himself in the same position he was in three years ago when he took over the team when it began in the VMSL Third Division.

“At that time, the players were running it and I agreed to come in and had to make some tough decisions (regarding the roster),” said Norris. “Now that’s happening again.

“Norris promptly guided Tsawwassen to the Second Division in 2009 and the hope now is to field a team that will, at the very least, be firmly established in the First Division.

That doesn’t mean the Royals will be scouring the Lower Mainland for a talent upgrade. The club’s mandate is to provide an opportunity for graduating South Delta youth players to continue their careers close to home. The hope is some locals currently playing in the VSML Premier Division will consider stepping down to the First Division for the opportunity to play with some familiar faces.

“There is the chance for them to come home now and still play at a high level,” added Norris.

For now, there is still some soccer to be played with the Royals part of the Provincial “B” Cup playdowns. They open play next weekend on the Island against the Victoria West Spurs.

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

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Early season collision

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MARK BOOTH

Delta Pacers’ Hayley Flower-Ainge goes up in the air to battle a pair of South Delta Sun Devil opponents during Wednesday’s Fraser Valley girls’ “AAA” season opener at Holly Park. The Devils defeated their cross-town rival 3-0.

South Delta contingent help Blues repeat as B.C. champs MARK BOOTH

The Richmond Blues repeated at the Provincial Juvenile Hockey Championships and it took a strong contingent from South Delta to pull it off.

With South Delta Minor Hockey unable to get a juvenile program up and running again mainly due to ice time, a number of graduating midget age players have headed across the Fraser River to continue their careers where a familiar face awaited.

Longtime minor hockey coach Maurice Hamilin of Tsawwassen has not only enjoyed plenty of success in recent years but was recognized for his outstanding

work when he was named B.C. Amateur Hockey’s coach-of-the-year in 2010. With Hamlin having close ties to the South Delta program, a whopping 36 players made their way to Richmond to play juvenile this past season. Among them were nine who played for his A1 team — Mike Berekoff, Colton Marentette, Scott Fleming, Issey Lamb, Malcolm Macskasy, Tony Marra, Ben Woodward, Blair Feltmate and Adam Millward.

It was Berekoff, the team’s captain and a key member of the Delta Junior “A” Islanders lacrosse team, who scored in overtime in a 4-3 win over Seafair in the all-Richmond gold medal game played March 27 in Ridge Meadows.

Tides at Tsawwassen Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

Berekoff ’s golden goal came minutes after it looked like Seafair would prevail when a shot was cleared off the goalline.

“We waited until the referee signalled a goal before we even began celebrating,” laughed Hamlin in reference to the Islanders’ close call at the other end.

“Scott (Fleming) really made a great play and it was just nice to see a game like that end on a good goal.

“The winning is great but you know for me it’s more about keeping these boys playing hockey.”

Hamlin lost eight players to graduation from last year’s championship team and his roster featured 10 rookies. The team got off to a slow start and managed to win

just seven league games. However, the Blues were finally healthy for the stretch run and were quietly sneaking up on its opponents.

Seafair worked its way to the gold medal game with a 4-1 record that included a 4-2 win over Richmond in roundrobin play. The Blues earned their chance at redemption by posting a 3-1-1 mark, that included wins over North Vancouver, North Delta and host Ridge Meadows.

“They won three of four against us but they were all good games and close,” said Hamlin of the league rivalry with Seafair.

“They are a well-coached system team and we knew we had to shut down their power play if we were going to be successful.”

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These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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A34 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

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Tsawwassen’s Cory Duhaime celebrates one of his victories on top of the podium at last month’s B.C. Special Olympics Snow Sport Championships in Kelowna.

Delta skiers thrive on the slopes during B.C. Special Olympics Snow Sport event Delta athletes Ian Mason, Cory Duhaime and Michael Varley were thriving on the slopes this past winter.

The trio recently competed at the 2011 B.C. Special Olympics Snow Sport Championships at Crystal Mountain in Kelowna where they returned home with medals. Mason captured the Novice Men’s M1 Slalom race and was second in the Novice M2 Super Giant Slalom, while Duhaime prevailed in the Advanced Men’s M2 Giant and Super Giant Slalom events.

Varley also reached the podium with a third place finish in the Novice Giant Slalom race.

Duhaime’s results put him in an excellent position to be selected for Team B.C. to compete at the Nationals next winter. The Tsawwassen resident’s dedication through regular training runs and family support — his father is one of the team’s coaches — have gone a long way in his develop-

ment into an accomplished skier.

The Delta Special Olympics chapter is now focusing on the spring/summer season which includes track and field, softball and soccer. The organization appreciates the support of the Ladner Fastpitch Association, which has provided skill development and field use at Hawthorne Park.

It will most certainly be an exciting season ahead for Stacey Kohler who has been training hard to represent Canada at the World Special Olympic Games in Greece this July. She earned her spot on the Canadian team with an impressive showing at last summer’s Nationals.

Meanwhile, Duhaime and Madeleine Wieczork have been “drafted” as feature athletes by the Delta Police Dept. for this June’s Law Enforcement Torch Run which raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics.

Ladner teams dominate Bby tourney

Ladner Boys Soccer Club’s made things interestU6, U7 and U8 teams rolled ing with a pair of late to division victories at last goals. The Eagles didn’t month’s South Burnaby allow the hosts to get Metro Club Tournament. any closer and finished The U8 Ladner Celtics on top of the eight-team won a pair of games Saturday division. and another on Sunday to The Eagles rosbreeze into the final against ter included The U7 a tough and undefeated team Eagles consists of Arjun from Langley. Ladner applied Chahal, Ryan Mercredi, U7 Ladner Eagles pressure soon after the openBrock Luchene, Armann ing kickoff but it was a tight Gill, Sebastion Ortiz, battle from start to finish with the locals Kai Bohmert, Robert Sheldrick, Kai prevailing 1-0 to secure top spot.

Clayton, Max Kidds-Brodie and Logan The U7 Ladner Eagles also travelled a Lechner. Absent were Colton Turrell and similar path with wins on Saturday and Ryan Carelton. The coaches are James another on Sunday to set the stage for their Mercredi and Simon Turrell. final game against Burnaby. The action Capping the great weekend was Ladner’s was intense for much of the opening half U6 entry winning three straight games as the visitors opened up a 2-0 lead. Ladner against opponents from Burnaby and increased the margin to 3-0 before Burnaby Vancouver.

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April 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A35

MOVE IN SUMMER OF 2011 & ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE!!

TSAWWASSEN’S HOTTEST NEW CONDOMINIUMS!! $299,000 to

$359,000 PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES

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Berber Carpets in Bedrooms 1 Parking Stall included 1 Storage Locker included New Home Warranty Only minutes from Richmond Minutes to Ferries to Victoria Minutes to Point Roberts U.S.A. Completion Summer 2011 ONLY 21 UNITS LEFT!!!

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

4542 Hawthorne Place,

$559,000

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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

QUALITY TOWNHOUSE

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

#7, 4910 Central Ave., Ladner

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.

WEST COAST

$869,000

VICTORY SOUTH

D L SO

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

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

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$529,000

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Beautifully updated rancher with a loft in desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood,. Gleaming engineered brazilian cherry floors.

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

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$679,000

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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.

2930 sq.ft. For virtual tour and floor plans go to www.deltarealty.ca. Call Bob or Linda 604-946-8899

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

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

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 BOB'S CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

#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)

$569,000

419 56th St, Tsaw.

2346 Falcon Way, Tsaw.

$359,000

IDEAL STARTER HOME

D L SO

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.

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4496 61st St. Ladner

$509,000

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

* Certain terms and conditions apply. Based on 7% - $100,000 and 2.5% on balance. *These Greater Va ncouver Real Estate Board statistics are based on combined listing and sales units. #1 Realtor(R) GVREB 1986. #2 Realtor(R) GVREB 1987. #3 Realtor(R) 1985 & 1988. #1 Realtor(R) in S.Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team). MLS Presidents Club for 10 years 1984-1992 and 2007.

WEST COAST

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A38 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

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Absolutely beautiful 2 bedroom townhome in sought-after “Pillars”.

Open kitchen concept, maple kitchen with center island, gas fireplace, 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!

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RENOVATED 2 BDRM CONDO

#14-1700 56th Street-Tsawwassen

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

B402-4821 53rd Street-Ladner

priced @ $378,800

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What a beautiful home! Extensively renovated back-split on very desirable street!

New vinyl windows, attic insulation, top-of-the-line appliances, paint, (inside + out), refinished hardwood floors, 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!

4766-55B Street-Ladner

1010 50th Street-Tsawwassen

priced @ $529,900

priced @ $699,900

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Absolutely beautiful 3 Bedroom Home in West Ladner! Main floor down, bedrooms up! Many updates including new roof, kitchen, appliances, mouldings, paint, landscaping, etc! Private sunny south-facing rear yard!

Double garage, front porch.

1006 English Bluff Road-Tsawwassen

4962 49A Ave-Ladner

priced @ $485,000

priced @ $579,900

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check out virtual tour @ www.pixilink.com/tours5/916-tsawwassen-j 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 floor plan, etc! What a beautiful lifestyle!

Watch the sunset every night from your private patio or deck.

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WATERFRONT CONDO!

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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!

WOW! Beautiful condo in Ladner’s Prime Waterfront Condo Development! River West! This spacious 1,353 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit has been renoaed with new kitchen, appliances, hardwood floor, H/W tank. Great unit!

2170 Westham Island Road-Ladner

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Large 7,550 sq. ft. Lot (large backyard), front porch, massive covered outdoor living room. Stunning!

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

Walk to all stores in 1 minute!

5848 Fair Wynd-Ladner

#15-4925 Elliiott Street-Ladner

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WONDERFUL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! NATIONAL TENANTS! GREAT UPSIDE POTENTIAL! 3.9 ACRES DOWNTOWN SARDIS/CHILLIWACK. Value Village, House 2 Home Furniture, End of the Roll Carpets!

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3531 Catalina Cr-Burkeville

45150 Luckakuck Way-Chilliwack

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A40 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

check out 360 virtual tour @ www.pixilink.com/tours5/4963-Westminster-j Absolutely stunning 4 bdrm + games + office or 5 bdrm plus games home! Custom built, builders own home! Main floor down, bedrooms up! New stainless steel appliances, maple shaker cabinets, laminate crown, baseboard, etc! 3.5 bathrooms, walk-in shower and jacuzzi in ensuite. Totally private & rear yard with sunken hot tub and barn-style storage shed, literally steps to Park and 1 minute walk to historic Ladner Village Market & shops! 2 minute walk to nature trails & golf course at your finger tips. Front porch, double garage! This will not last! Don’t miss it!

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Benjamin Lim

1333  56TH STREET, DELTA

604 349 6349

#6 in VILLAGE GREEN is a lovely, QUIET 3 Level townhouse over 1300 sq.ft. 3 bed 3 bath, 2 Balconies, VAULTED Ceilings, Garage + Covered Carport, Large BRIGHT Kitchen, Gas Fireplace and much more!

$799,000 #6 4787 57th St Ladner

Over 3000 square feet on a huge lot with 110 ft frontage. Space to park an RV or boat.

Gorgeous home in "the village" with an updated kitchen, appliances, windows, water tank, furnace, and a roof in good condition. Beautiful hardwood floors on the upper level and plenty of room for a big family or one that likes to entertain. Large games room with a wet bar, separate family room, hobby room, wine cellar and full bathroom on the lower level, which has it's own entrance. Easily suited. Enjoy your meals on the teak deck off the kitchen and watch the sun set and the lights of the city twinkle, great views of Mt. Baker as well. This home is immaculate and worth viewing.

$190,000

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If you are looking for a spacious, well built, newer home in West Ladner which has an open floor plan that would be great for entertaining... then look no further! You will love the bright kitchen area which features maple cabinets, Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other features include: radiant heating, hardwood flooring, crown moldings, laundry chute, oversized gas fireplace, suite potential and lots of storage space. The large master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling as well as a nice sized walk in closet.You will also enjoy the Jacuzzi tub and separate shower in the ensuite.Two of the other bedrooms also have walk in closets as well as a Jack and Jill bathroom. For more information including a floor plan, please visit my website at jeffjantzi.ca

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July 29, 1956 - Mar. 27, 2011

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May 10,1936 - April 3, 2011 It is with great sadness the family announces that Bob passed away suddenly in his home April 3, 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Ann, his daughters Lynn (Don), Cheryl (Tony) and grandchildren Trevor and Christina. He is also survived by his siblings Betty (Frank) Ridd, Helen (Wayne) Collinge and their families. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family and friends. Bob operated the family business, The Vancouver Crematorium, for many years. A celebration of life will be held at Richmond Funeral Home 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond on Monday April 11 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delta Hospital foundation would be appreciated.

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

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SCLATER James Elliot 'Slate' Nov. 1st, 1934 – April 3rd, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Elliot. Elliot was born to James and L. Bernice Sclater, November 1st, 1934 in New Westminster. Elliot will be lovingly remembered by Alison, his wife of 50 years, son Jamie (Charlotte), daughter Karen (Mike), his grandchildren Nolan and Payton, sister Shirley (Bruce), and many dear family and friends. Elliot graduated from Prince of Wales Secondary in 1953 and went on to UBC, majoring in Agriculture, and earned his Masters of Education at Western Washington University. Elliot worked as a teacher and counsellor until his retirement in 1994. During that time Elliot married his true love in 1960, had two wonderful children, and built the family home on Tsawwassen beach. Elliot kept himself busy over the years running his printing press, building houses, running WAVES, tinkering with cars with the Old English Car Club, and playing his accordion. Elliot was a kind and caring gentleman who treated everyone with respect and had an amazing ability to always make people smile. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, April 12th at 2:00 pm at the Beach Grove Golf Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Alvin Muir Gowan

VEPERTS, Alekandris Karl (Alex) Born Lusaka LATVIA November 13, 1925 and left this world on April 3, 2011, at the Ladner Irene Thomas Hospice in the loving care of his family, the Swenson family and wonderful, caregivers who provided for our dear Papa on his final journey. Many fond memories and wonderful life will be missed by his daughters Renata (Scott) Fellmeth (USA); Carmen Armstrong (Australia); Son Ronald (Kathy) Veperts (Canada): Grand children Nile Alexander Godovitz, Jazzmin Vera-Edda Godovitz; Madison Edda Maria Patricia Veperts, Taylor Elizabeth Veperts; and Great Grand Children Tyenna Carmen Dorsey, Mackenzie Alexandra Godovitz and precious Porcha. Predeceased by wife Edda Maria and brother Emils Rozits. His love for fishing, photography, music, gardening and family were his passion. He especially enjoyed his special times with Madison and Taylor. He lived in Europe, Great Britain, Canada and the USA and will rest with his wife in Orillia, Ontario. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His spirit will live with us forever.

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February 9th 1925 – April 4th 2011 Born Winnipeg Manitoba

Passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital with his wife Mary of 56 years and his daughter Catherine (Lavery) at his side. Predeceased by his son Gregory and survived by his grandchildren, Eric and Stephanie and many other relatives.

Al was a founding member and Past Master of Tsawwassen Lodge #185, an honorary member of Ancient Light Lodge #88, a member of Gizeh Shrine, the TOOB and the Royal Canadian Legion.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he battled courageously for many years against his Parkinson’s and he will be sadly missed by many family and friends.

Thanks go to the Care Team at Delta Hospital and Dr R McCuiag for all their help and support.

A celebration of Al’s life will be held on Saturday 9th April at Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen BC from 1:00 till 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson’s Association would be greatly appreciated.

With great love we announce the peaceful passing of Jack Ayton. Jack was born April 10, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario.

As a professional engineer, he worked at Canadian Liquid Air. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen, and son Gary. His brother George and sister Betty still reside in Toronto.

Jack was an amazing man.

His patience, compassion, insight and quirky sense of humour enriched all those that were able to enjoy his company. He was a hockey player, and played right up to the day of his passing. He left this world at home with his beloved wife at his side. We are so proud of him, and will continue to enrich our lives with the wonderful memories of this truly amazing man.

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6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort, 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res.

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

MUST SELL! NO HST. 3 lvls, 4 yrs, 3 BR. Cls to schools, transit.

Pets/rentals okay. $323,000 MALA, SUTTON 778-859-4458

Mortgages

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6008-34

Vancouver East Side

QUICK SALE 2 BR, 2 bath, close to school/trransit & shops. Pets/ rentals okay. Asking $334,000.

Mala, Sutton 778-859-4458

6020-01

6065

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Recreation Property

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6020-22

New Westminster

1202 - 7th Ave. Sunday, April 10th, 2 - 4pm. 5 BR incl legal ste. $640,000. Karim Juma, Royal Le Page City Centre, 604-678-9143

6020-36

Tsawwas.

PRIME TSAW LOCATION: Beach access, build or reno.

54 Georgia Wynd.

Call 604-948-2364

6035

Mobile Homes

SRY, #1-7850 King George Blvd.

Great double wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! 55+ adult park. $79,500.

Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6050

Out Of Town Property

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

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Houses - Sale

Recreation Property

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6505

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 TSAW. LARGE 1 Bed 800sf near amenities, quiet mature tenants, hot water, heat & cable incl. U/g parking avail n/s n/p n/BBQ $720 mo 604-948-0543

6540

Houses - Rent

BEACHGROVE WITH pool, lrg 2 Br Rancher, 2 f/p, ensuite, family room, dbl garage, fenced yard, nr golf course & Boundry Bay. May 1st. $1800. refs 604-250-1522 HOUSE FOR RENT Tsawwassen/Boundary Bay area.

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

Includes w/d/f/s and blinds. $1750 per month on a One year lease.

No Pets and references required.

Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Mortgage helper. Walk to all Schools and other amenities. Only $1,598/m.

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STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale Cr, HOUSE, 3bd w/ 2bd suite, quiet neigh., hot tub & pool.......$2,188/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 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LADNER CORE Comm 400-4000 sqft. Short/long term. lancemcc@eastlink.ca 604-240-9340

MLS# F1101733

Lisa Hughes • 604-931-7227 www.LisaHomes4Sale.com

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and luck continue at a major high. (Though a problem with authority emerges Monday.) Don’t start any new projects or relationships before April 23.

Capitalize on past or ongoing people and situations.

You might revisit a foreign country or refocus on a lawsuit, return to abandoned studies/courses, or “find religion” again. This is an excellent time to sum up your life, to contemplate how you got here. (But it’s not a good time to set your new direction – yet.)

An old friend or employer returns. Romance, luck, creativity soar Monday night to Wednesday!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Communications, travel and errands frustrate Sunday/Monday, but there are a couple of lucky gems/moments both nights: perhaps just a feeling that you’re doing things right. You might find a treasure chest of nostalgia!

A legal or moral dilemma might face you early week.

Chasing or establishing good principles “saves” you. Your luck is smooth and strong on home, domestic, property and security fronts Monday night to Wednesday noon. Love, beauty, romance lure you Thursday/Friday. Tackle chores or health concerns Saturday. Remember, start nothing new and significant before April 23.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true, especially about former friends, loves or old, longheld wishes. An old flame either appears or occupies your thoughts. Start nothing new before April 23 – revel in the past. There are always problems to solve, adjustments to make, even when wishes are fulfilled. Early week highlights a problem with sex or “net worth” in relation to a happy possibility. Next week, a romantic or creative “depression” (anything from caution to skepticism to simple delay or age differences) can oppose another happy outcome. But these are adjustments, not refusals. Happiness lives!

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new (before April 23) but do reap the past, especially in career, ambition, prestige and business areas, where your fortunes are buoyant! A “new” project can be luckily birthed here, especially early week, but don’t try to gain the co-operation of partners or peers. (“New” = restarting a former opportunity; e.g., landing a job with a former boss.) Your money luck rides high Tuesday/Wednesday. Perform paperwork, errands, travel, return messages Thursday/Friday. The whole stretch, Monday eve to Friday night, is smooth, easy, productive. Be quiet, home-bound Saturday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Rest, contemplate, connect with spirit and soul, be charitable, Sunday/Monday.

Your energy, charisma and luck surge upward Monday night through Wednesday. You’ll impress people. Express feelings. Love could start, perhaps with a former flame or flirtatious friend. A wedding is written on this one. A legal development could come through, also. In all these, make sure the past is an essential ingredient – start nothing brand new before April 23. Your sexual, intimate, financial, debt and investment zones are enjoying good luck. Health and work hindrances dissolve, freeing you to act.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. But do grab, use, enjoy, accept, even search out the past, especially in financial, investment, debt, intimate, sexual, commitment, lifestyle, health, research, diagnosis, detective, occult and similar areas. (Occult means hidden, not weird.) What you do now could change your life in major ways – perhaps by re-establishing a former condition, or taking you back to a way you left long ago. E.g., you used to own a home, then wandered for 15 years, and now you find/buy a home again. Failure in these Monday, Saturday. Success other days!

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Partnership stuff heats up all April. An ex-spouse (or former boyfriend) is seeking you, might find you. Destiny and/or God has a hand in this. (We think heaven and destiny are far away, far above, but both exist inside. The door’s small, but once you turn the handle, it grows large.)

It looks like this is someone who wants marriage, rather than mere romance. If this person does show, it will be true, deep, but a bit tumultuous – can you take it? Be ambitious Sunday/Monday: chose between potential and security. Wishes, popularity, joy visit midweek! Retreat Thursday/Friday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start nothing new before April 23. A former job might return – attached to bigger money. A health matter might return, also, but to be cured. Yes, do buy a machine if it is one you bid on or examined before late March, but DO NOT buy anything you just now see. Either it’s a lemon, or you won’t need it. Relations with someone attractive continue to be sweet, gracious (until about April 20) – this could burst into “open merging” June onward (into 2012) – or it could prefigure a great money opportunity, same timing.

Ambition’s lucky midweek! Hopes, happiness Thursday/Friday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Start nothing new before April 23. You’re lucky, happy, creative and romantic all April! Something big might happen in child-related, speculative, sport-related, creative or romantic zones. Or, something small but filled with big growth potential might be born (centering on Monday eve/night). It’s an odd time: you can opt for casual, fun-filled, travel stuff, or you can go for the big stuff. Both are lucky, but one, of course, has bigger consequences. All growth now is connected to the past, nothing brand new. Monday-Wednesday significant. Wishes “speak” Saturday.

Office/Retail Rent

Tsawwassen

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

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

6600

Storage

STORAGE UNIT 2nd flr, secure Ladner bldg.. 11’ wide 16’ deep 10’ high (170 sq ft). Personal storage only. No business use. $75/m min 1 yr lse 604-734-5908

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR grnd flr, own entry, own bath, wall to wall, quiet home, np ns, $850 +1/3utils 604-946-6131 4561 53rd St. Ladner Avail now.

3 BBRM, 1 Full Bath Townhouse.. Close to Oak/Knight St. Bridges, walk to Sky Train. Very clean, laminate balcony, wood f/p, all appliance. 1100sf second story townhouse, Parking included in carport. 1100+ shr w/d & utils.

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

604-836-0027 for more info.

3 BR central Tsaw, upper level, large yard & deck, new kitchen, shared w/d & util, avail now. $1400. 778-882-1832 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 3BR PANABODE rancher, Ladner, Hawthorne Elem catchment, $1500 +util, May 604-272-5667 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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Apr. 10 - April 16 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before April 23. Your luck continues high in security, property, land, family, soul, nurturing, gardening, landscaping, sales territory, foundational and similar areas. Re-do your life, stand up again! Big stuff here, best in years/decades! Start “new” projects closely tied to the past (or continue with the ongoing). E.g., you contemplated buying that house on Elm Street a year ago, and regretted letting it go, and now it’s available again – buy it. But DON’T move into a new place before May 10 – domestic friction would result.

Communications remain sweet.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Everybody’s doing big things, but you can’t seem to make up your mind!

That’s OK, probably even beneficial. Start nothing new before April 23. Keep romantic suitors waiting a bit. The only things you should be pursuing in April are travel, errands, paperwork, friendships and wishes.

The last two are significant, might be a door to big future things. Make friends, make wishes, chase your optimistic plans – but make sure these somehow link to the past. E.g., a former social circle, a childhood wish. Exciting meetings Tuesday/Wednesday! A 15year “money road” is starting.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Start nothing new before April 23. But do “renew” or restart something connected to the past, if you see it. (Might show Monday night.) It involves money, possessions, status or school. Your luck is running at a 10-year high in these areas – to June, so don’t waste time – but save brand new projects and plans for late April, May. Watch your spending carefully – don’t spend recklessly! You glow with a subtle sexy magnetism now – someone might chase you. Your future is wide as the ocean now to mid-century. This year, choose ambition, NOT security. Work succeeds midweek. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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The Delta Optimist April 9, 2011

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

LADNER 1 br ste, ns, np, no ldry, $600 incl util. May 1st.

604-952-0005 or 604-916-9351 RENO’D & CLEAN, 2 bdrm g/l ste avail. Centrally located, nr bus stop and schools, quiet neighborhood, refs req’d. Call Amy 604-946-4454 cell 778-882-1581 TSAW 1 br ste, $900 incl +cbl np ns, ref’s crim & credit check, quiet prof. Apr 15th, 604-948-0860 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

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR carriage house apt, gas fp, blcny, h/w flrs, wd, ns np, $875 +utils, May. 604-940-1450 604-649-7543 *778-888-7543 1 BR ste, Adult oriented, 2 appl, Ladner Village, incl heat, n/s n/p, May 1, $820. 604-940-9434 QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail. Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, $950. 778-316-3401

9160 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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Good or Bad Credit?

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

9110

Domestic

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.

To view please call 604-943-7666

Kelly Court

1 and 2 bedroom suites 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

Kerry Court

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 suite available in a clean and quiet building.

Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains.

1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw.

Manor includes heat.

Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school.

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

LADNER Westport

2 bedroom suites available in well maintained bldg.

Great location near shops, school and bus routes.

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

Harbourside

Affordable 1 bedroom suites 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 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required www.centuryrentals.ca

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

Dave: 604-940-1125

9522

Drywall

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

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

Farrant Drywall Commercial Residential SANDY

RV’s/Trailers 604

946-8460 or 202-8319

8080 2007 JAYCO Travel Trailer, 25 ft, like new, sleeps 6, walk around queen bed, slide, a/c, BBQ, spare + lots of extras. $18,900. George 604-576-7476 eves. Private sale

Electrical

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

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

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

604 628 9044

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $160 Min. FOR COMPLETE FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs.

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1995 FORD Ranger with canopy, 306,200 kms, 2.3L eng, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Email: harold55@shaw.ca 1995 GMC 1500 4X4, ext cab, auto, o/d, posi, rearend, gd tires, good truck, $2750 604-940-8670 2010 TOYOTA FJ, loaded, 9, 000km, silver blue, $29,500.

604-825-3845

8055

Cleaning

SUNSHINE CLEANING

'you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.'

Move ins - move outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work.

References gladly given.

For free estimates call Marcia 604-716-8631

We use environmentally friendly products

MAID SERVICES “Cleaning Since 1977”

• Bonded • Insured • Trusted

Seniors Discount “Ask about our stone floor care restoration”

Book your Spring Clean Now!

604-585-1755

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 NEWMARK PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM CLEANERS Residential, Commercial, Post Construction, Moves Tsawwassen, Ladner Call Clare @ 604 250 1974 Newmarkcustomcleaners @gmail.com QUALITY HOUSE CLEANER Lad/Tsaw. Wkly, bi-wkly. $25/hr.

Wed/Fri avail. 778-893-4639

Evergreen Lane

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-946-2694

MUST SELL! Fully loaded, super clean, exc condition 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe. Reg maintained, leather interior, 120,000kms. $16,700... 604-727-3282

Scrap Car Removal

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

8075

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738 1998 DODGE Neon $2750 Very Clean AC, PS, PB, good tires, 604-802-2344

Concrete

Cell:604-220-3145

1991 ASTON Martin, 1-owner, all orig., only 27,000 km, immac. $45,000. 604-987-3876. D24627

9125

8060

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

Collectibles & Classics

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

2001 VW Golf $6200 Only 99,000 Kms Exc Condition Auto 2.0 L engine Red with Blk interior Great sound system Have all receipts No Accidents! 604-339-5126

2004 BMW 530i, $19,500, private sale, no accidents, auto, 98,000 KM, Rod @ 604-833-6931

9145

TSAWWASSEN

Sports & Imports

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane.

Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $5,500 obo. 604-607-7711

9160

8058

Computer Services

Sports & Imports

1992 BMW 525i exc cond, 108,000 K, lady driven, 2nd owner, records $3,750. 778-686-2260 1998 MAZDA Protage, auto, silver, good condition $2500.

604-376-5512 1999 HONDA Civic Si, 5spd, EXC COND, new wheels/tires, muffler, stereo, $4500. 778-686-2260

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

604-657-7957

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

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158 PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Cedar fencing installed, gates, repairs. Com/res. 604-271-5319

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

8130

Handyperson

HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, Gutters, Fencing, Plumbing, Carpentry, Flooring Renovations, Sheds, Contracting & more Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local, guaranteed Senior Discounts Call Phil 604-307-6840

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Need Help ?

Handyperson

SPRING SALE

10,000 Annually 10.000Deliveries Deliveries Annually

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

Carpentry, Mouldings, Crown mouldings, Finishing, Laminate & H/W flrs, Sheds, Fences, Sidings, Kitchen, Bath rooms, Plumbing, Gov’t Cert Capenter, Drywall Repairs, WCB Insured.

604-940-4282, 778-882-7756

WE'RE THE GOOD GUYS IN THE GREEN TRUCKS

NEED A HAND?

PAUL WEATHERBY

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

All in One Call Renovations Establish & local, carpentry, tiling, painting etc Peter 604-619-4859 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740 Lawn Maint. window & gutter cleaning, pressure washing, rubbish removal etc. 604-948-0267

8155

Landscaping

ABOVE THE REST

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888-8881

To view or pick up 5333 176 St., Surrey

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

“Spring Clean-Up” Reel Type Lawnmowing Aerating • Power Raking Weeding • Moss Control Fertilizer • Trimming • Pruning Professional Maintenance

604-708-8850

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

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Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

CASCADIA PAINTING

Interior & Exterior WCB & Liability Insured www.CascadiaPainting.ca

604-943-4024

Sunray Lawn & Garden Services

778.866.9505

Landscape Maintenance Services

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

Best Rates Guaranteed

Lawn & Garden

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

Jean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975

BEST IN CLASS Painting

Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

Call 778-999-4164

For anything Yard Related!

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

Mark 778-323-1045 D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

“Give us a Call!”

604-946-7308

604-724-3832 • Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Spring Cleanups • Hedging Visa / MC / Debit Accepted

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

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

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