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Work has begun on the Tsawwassen Springs development at the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club. The original plan for fewer, but larger, condos has been replaced with a greater number of smaller units. Under the plan, the buildings would remain the same size, they would just be divided into more units. Delta council must approve the change.

Springs revision proposed New plan for golf course redevelopment would see more units but scope remain same BY

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The redevelopment underway at the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club could see an increase in the number of condos, but not in the scope of the overall project. Delta council unanimously gave preliminary approval Monday to an application for several variances to the Tsawwassen Springs project. They include, most notably, increasing the number of condos in two concrete six-storey buildings from 69 units to 93 units in each. The buildings have yet to be constructed, although preload has begun. Another wood-framed building, which will be four storeys, would increase from 50 to 55 units. The first phase of the project, a wood-framed building that’s already going up, will remain at its original 55 units.

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Developer Ron Toigo says the HST applied to pricier condos is a major reason for the project’s revision. The proposed variance would result in 53 more units overall. The buildings in the new application would be the same size, but a number of the larger condos would be reduced in square footage. It would create smaller and,

presumably, more affordable units. A major reason cited for the move was the new HST that will be charged to pricier condos, a tax that won’t apply to less expensive units. Some of the other proposed

changes for the project, bordered by Highway 17 and 52nd Street, include removing a rental restriction to allow the strata council to decide whether to allow renting, not constructing an amenity building as originally planned in order to cut down on strata fees, reducing the number of parking stalls and creating an outdoor ice rink for the community in winter. Another change would allow guesthouses behind the townhouses and single-family houses, which would be constructed in future phases, to become slightly larger. The new golf course clubhouse and a commercial building were to be completed in late 2012, but under the new proposal would see the completion date pushed back a year. There wasn’t much discusSee SPRINGS page 3

It was a big weekend for the anti-HST fight in Delta South as the constituency became the first in the Lower Mainland to reach the goal of 15 per cent of registered voters. As of Sunday, organizers and volunteers had collected more than 5,600 signatures. The goal was 5,100. “Delta South is doing phenomenally,” said regional organizer for Surrey and Delta Patricia Enair. However, the local effort to bring down the HST isn’t stopping. “We’re still going to have a presence in the community, it’s just going to be scaled back,” she said. Enair added that local organizers are still looking for a permanent location for the petition in Delta South and hopes are that one will be established this week. An anti-HST rally/celebration is planned for Monday night at Sacred Heart Parish in Ladner. Fight HST leader Bill Vander Zalm and organizer Chris Delaney will speak and petitions will be available. The rally is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. More information about rallies and sign up locations are available at www.fighthst.com. The campaign against the harmonized sales tax officially kicked off three weeks ago. Fight HST has 90 days to collect signatures from a minimum of 10 per cent of registered voters in each B.C. constituency. The purpose of the initiative is to declare the agreement between the federal government and the province to establish a 12 per cent harmonized sales tax not in effect. The draft bill is aimed at reinstating the seven per cent provincial sales tax. The Liberal government used its majority in the legislature last week to issue closure to the HST debate. The government can now collect HST for goods and services consumers receive after July 1.

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Southpointe gets OK for new home

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nent home throughout that time. Here we are finally able to make that transition to a permanent facility. “It’s going to be stateof-the-art, a wonder for Tsawwassen.” The current school can accommodate around 400 students while the new facility will be capable of housing 550. Semple said the plan, though, is to continue

enrollment at the current level. “It’s not going to be a mega project, it’s going to be a family-sized school,” he said. In an interview last fall, Southpointe Academy headmaster Graham Baldwin said, “We value the smallness and part of our attraction is the smallness.” The four-storey facility, featuring a gymnasium,

200-seat lecture theatre, music room, three science labs and more, will cost around $17 million, including the land and building. “With this state-of-the-art building, we won’t be having any fee increases to pay for it. The money is being raised by the parent body; they’re lending the money to the school,” Semple said. He noted funding would come from a bank loan

as well as a bond where parents would invest and receive interest. According to the project’s description on the Southpointe Academy website, all parents enrolled in the school from September onward are required to invest a minimum of $25,000. “When your last child leaves school, your bond will become eligible for repayment and will be repaid as soon as the funds are available from incoming students, which should be very quickly indeed,” states the project description. The document notes the financing of the project works if the current enrollment of 400 is maintained. The financing isn’t dependent on enrollment going higher. “Of course, we expect enrollment to increase, for we are very aware of the number of families who do not join us and do not remain with us because of their perception of our facilities. When enrollment increases, the financing grows easier.” The new school is scheduled to open in September 2011.

The majority of residents who came out during a public hearing on the original proposal expressed support. In particular, they liked the idea of having more townhomes and apartments in the community for those looking to downsize. Toigo, who gave the Delta Optimist a tour of the site last weekend, said the HST is an unfair blow to affordability, forcing him to revisit his plans. “It can go from $20,000 up to a hundred grand over

a unit. It’s a terrible tax, a regressive tax. It’s the worst possible time for it too,” he said. Clearly excited about the development and what it brings to South Delta, Toigo said Tsawwassen Springs would enable downsizers to sell their houses and have money left over. “It’s all over the map what people want ... there are people who want to sell their big homes, buy a nice place and put some money in the bank or do some trav-

elling. They can be free to stay in their community. “What’s happened in the last 20 years is a lot of people have had to move to White Rock or Surrey to find the type of housing they want that works for them. So this is really the first product in this community that has all those attributes that people want.” Tsawwassen resident and environmental activist Kent Warmington, who spoke in opposition to the original proposal, told the

Optimist once construction has started, it’s far easier for a developer to get approval for something that may have been rejected earlier. “The increased density that’s being proposed for the TGCC would have seemed too much when it first came before council, but now it’s just a 10 per cent increase that they should have no problem with,” he said. “This happens all the time in Delta ... You seldom get what’s first proposed.”

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Southpointe Academy will finally have a home of its own. Following a public hearing two weeks ago, Delta council has given the green light to the Tsawwassen Independent School Society to build a K-12 private school across from the school’s current 56th Street location. “This will be the biggest institutional-type construction project in the Tsawwassen-Ladner area in decades,” said Bob Semple, a member of Southpointe’s board of directors. “This is a huge project. It will be in the gateway to Tsawwassen, on the front street.” The 68,000-square-foot school will be built on land purchased from the South Delta Baptist Church following council’s approval of the subdivision and development variance application. Seven years ago, the school moved into its current home, formerly the site of Boundary Bay Montessori, entering into a long-term lease arrange-

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ment with the Century Group. It also took over another adjacent building, an old motel, also owned by the Century Group. The goal has always remained finding its own site to build a modern campus, said Semple. “All schools start somewhere, either in portables or rentals. This is our tenth year in existence and we’ve been looking for a perma-

SPRINGS from page 1 Canucks boss Pat Quinn as one of his partners, had the Tsawwassen Springs proposal receive council and Metro Vancouver approval almost two years ago. At the time the project included 194 townhomes, 243 apartments and a lengthened golf course. The biggest change will see the number of condos going up to 296. A dozen units in each of the concrete buildings will be priced over $600,000 compared to over 50 in the original plan. 04281593

sion at the council table Monday. Coun. Heather King said she didn’t see the application, which will go to a public hearing, as something that would cause alarm or concern for the community. Community planning director Tom Leathem told council a traffic study found the impact would be negligible compared to the results of the study for the original application. Developer Ron Toigo, who has former Vancouver

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Bob Semple (left), a member of Southpointe’s board of directors, and headmaster Graham Baldwin at the site of the new school.

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Two men were forced to swim to safety after their boat capsized in the Strait of Georgia Saturday night. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted at 8:55 p.m. that a 12-foot aluminum skiff had capsized two kilometres south of Deltaport in some rough water. A hovercraft, along with two other coast guard vessels, air support from the U.S. Coast Guard and a BC ferry joined the search for the two 20-year-old men. In the end, the boaters made it to shore separately. One was taken to hospital.

“They were obviously close enough to shore to make it and that was very lucky for them,” said coast guard officer Paul Tasker. “The water here is quite chilly so you are not going to last long.”

The search efforts were complicated when an experienced kayaker headed out to look for the men. He then ran into trouble, flipping his kayak. “We then again launched some resources to find that person,” Tasker said. “The

kayaker swam ashore too so there is one red kayak adrift off of Deltaport.” Tasker said civilian help is appreciated, however responders must look to their own safety as well. “People sometimes just don’t realize what they are getting into when they try to assist in distress incidents where there are people in the water,” he said. “It is pretty normal for everybody that is able to respond to do so though,” Tasker said. The search efforts delayed the Queen of Nanaimo ferry for about 30 minutes. With files from the Province

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MURPHY’S LAW Desperate times call for desperate measures. It’s not surprising the now-shelved idea of a hockey academy at English Bluff Elementary created quite the buzz among the parent community of the Tsawwassen school as well as in other parts of the Delta school district. There will be nine specialty academies offered by the district come fall and what they all have in common, beyond none of them being located in Ladner, is they’re all at secondary schools. Dipping into the elementary level would be treading into uncharted territory, a place I’m sure many hadn’t envisioned going, but given the ongoing and significant financial challenges facing the Delta school board, it appears it’s no longer out of the question. The idea of designating special status for certain students because they’re enrolled in a fee-paying academy can be tough on the remainder of the school population, so it’s hard to believe those still in elementary school possess the necessary maturity to handle such a situation. I know my son, who’s in Grade 6, gets bummed out if he misses PE for a school assembly when another class gets to skip math or language arts for the same event. I can’t imagine the complaining that would go on if some kids were heading to the rink everyday while the rest were back in the classroom. I suspect that’s one of the reasons why the age threshold had been established, although if anything is going to break that elementary barrier, a hockey academy is as good a bet as any. Not only is no sport taken more seriously in this country, but the top prospects are identified at a young age. Major junior hockey, the best amateur league and the one that includes the Vancouver Giants, drafts players when they are in just Grade 9. It’s not a stretch to think these budding stars, or their parents, might see a hockey academy for older elementary students as a good fit. It’s an untapped market, but given the predicament so many school districts find themselves in these days, it’s not likely to be one for long. Secondary academies come with some baggage, so I can only imagine what problems might arise by introducing them to an even younger student population. However, when you combine program demand with a perennially cashstrapped board you never know what might happen. Throw the parent community of a school contemplated for closure into the mix and it’s almost a certainty that we’ll see this balloon floated again.

HST canvassers finding much support in bid to squelch tax SYLVIA BISHOP

COMMUNITY COMMENT Students of historical literature may recognize author Baroness Emmuska Orczy and her famous superhero character the Scarlet Pimpernel. During the French revolution, the Scarlet Pimpernel sought to save innocent aristocrats headed for the guillotine. So successful and elusive was he, that the ringing quote, “You see him here, you see him there, that darned Scarlet Pimpernel” was exclaimed by all who came close but failed to find him. Were I the government finance minister today, I might say the same of the legion of HST canvassers. Attempts to stall, halt and thwart the petition process have failed. With commitment and drive, canvassers can be found stationed in malls, stores, key intersections and canvassing door-to-door. They are by no means elusive and they are very effective, so

effective many ridings provincewide are well over the required signatures for the petition. Two reports submitted to Delta council last winter highlight the potential impact of the HST on Delta, in particular parks, recreation and culture programs and housing development. In November 2009, staff were getting prepared for the HST, including training and systems consideration for accurate calculation and collection of the tax. One of the reports states, “The overall financial impact to the municipality is expected to be minimal.” This is based on the assumption savings from contractors will be passed on to the municipality. Right. When was the last time a savings was passed on to a consumer? In the same report it states, “Individuals will bear the additional costs of HST.” This is generally understood and is one of the reasons why people are lining up to sign the HST petition. To be clear, none of this is the fault of Delta. It must, like all other institutions, comply with new HST rules. But here are two examples of how the HST is going to affect Delta citizens: The parks, recreation and culture department’s taxable revenues

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account for $ 4.7 million and are usually exempt from PST. Under the new rules, admissions, rentals and adult program registration will now be subject to the full HST. The cost to the end user, such as community groups and individuals, will be around $130,000. And while current admissions charged have the taxes included, with the new HST, there may well be an $80,000 loss in admission revenue. HST rebates may offset the loss. The second impact will be on housing development. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver sent the mayor and council a presentation made to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in November 2009. The impact of the HST is an eye opener. With the housing developments currently underway in Delta, one can only assume the ability to buy is made more difficult and could slow the housing market. You’ll see those HST canvassers “here, there and everywhere” throughout Delta. If you are a Canadian citizen, a registered voter in South Delta and you haven’t signed this petition yet, consider it. Check www.fighthst.com for locations.

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May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A09 Letters to the Editor

Forest Park could be the solution to Southlands

Editor: Re: Don’t stop discussion already, Murphy’s Law, April 28 I agree with Ted Murphy. The delay pending Century Group’s next Southlands submission could enable formulation of a popular and long-lasting alternative land use plan. I do not, however, expect a Century-led initiative as it might jeopardize its current proposal. The discussion held so far, it seems to me, has identified key criteria for popular success. These are: no imported floodproofing fill, negligible commute traffic impact, no development of farmland, dwellings that meet needs of seniors and acceptable profit for Century Group. One candidate meeting these criteria might be called “Forest Park.” It is

a number of four- to sixstorey buildings with units desired by seniors. They are in the 75-acre forest, which has never has been farmed and never will be. Buildings would have parking underneath, first floor at ground level, and elevators serving all levels, perhaps including roof gardens. Seniors would have no stairs to climb. Forest Park would be served by an extension of 4th Avenue, or perhaps Timbervalley Road. Buildings would be constructed over a number of years to meet demand and when some acceptable portion of the forest is occupied, perhaps one-third, might total 1,000 or so dwellings. Fill, if required, would be obtained on-site. There might be a shuttle service to the town centre, or delivery

by Thrifty Foods based on Internet orders. Marketing to retired seniors should preclude commute traffic impact. Walking trails and perhaps cages of birds, courtesy of OWL, could add interest and community support. There are middens in the forest, and some activist may find a rare five-legged lizard in dire need of protection. Middens can be protected, even honoured, but nature activists would need to concede the importance of saving farmland. In return for zoning of the 75 acres, Century would give the balance of the Southlands to Delta, except five or 10 acres including the Hodgins home. Delta could then arrange for it to be farmed, possibly in the manner proposed by Wendy Holm. Ed Ries

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Greater Vancouver Regional District Road Dedication of Part of Tynehead Regional Park for the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project Bylaw No. 1123, 2010. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) proposes to adopt the bylaw referred to above for the purpose of authorizing the exchange of a portion of a property located in Tynehead Regional Park for other land to be used for park purposes. The area to which this approval process applies is the Greater Vancouver Regional District, including Abbotsford. The GVRD Board may proceed with the adoption of the said bylaw unless, by the deadline setout below, at least 10% of the electors of the area indicate that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Board. Elector Response Forms as well as copies of the proposed bylaw are available at Metro Vancouver ofﬁces located at: 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, or from the Metro Vancouver website www.metrovancouver.org. Originals of completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the address set out above no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010. The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are the electors of the area described above, to which this approval process applies. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 155,266.

Civic politicians must remember money they’re spending came from taxpayers proposal and return the deposit paid by the Century Group. This development proposed 1,900 housing units on land presently designated agricultural. With this knowledge, why would Delta proceed with public meetings on April 6 and 8 at considerable expense and waste of time for taxpayers? The only resolution acceptable to the community regarding the Southlands would be a simple referendum question on the ballot at the by-election, which could be done at no cost to the taxpayer. Another example: A recent and apparently flawed traffic study contracted out by Delta did

not take into account 3,800 cars from the proposed Southlands development, nor another 3,000 or more cars from the Toigo, Jacobs and TFN developments. In other words, the study appears to be useless and therefore a total waste of money. Mayor Jackson and council appear to be either unaware of or worse, in approval of, this ongoing waste of taxpayer money. It is time to remind them it is not their money they are spending, it belongs to the taxpayers, and the taxpayers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the way in which it is being wasted. Frank Kemp

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A10 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

Walking for health Delta Hospital’s Walk for Health turned two on Sunday. Clockwise from top left: Mayor Lois Jackson brought along a companion, Maggie, her daughter’s spaniel. Dog House provided a little entertainment. Media doctor Dr. Art Hister spoke about the benefits of walking during the opening ceremonies. Participants walked two, five or 10 kilometres. More than 200 people took part, raising $23,103, the Delta Hospital Foundation’s website states. With a matching donation from the presenting sponsor, MK Delta Lands Group, the total amount raised was $46,206. Despite the weather, Ella Slaughter (centre), 9, is prepared for anything with the help of Keegan Diehl, 8, and Theresa Cooper, Delta Hospital Foundation executive director. For more photos from the event visit www.delta-optimist.com.

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A12 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

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Fraser River near Ladner. we’re out there during the In previous seasons many season, so we thought that hunters have noticed the this was a good opportuLadner marsh was in need nity to get out and clean of a serious clean up. The some of it up,” said club shoreline vice-president is littered Dale Vidulich. with house- “We get out into “Besides, it’s hold, indus- nooks and crannies in great chance trial and meet other the marsh that most to personal hunters while debris from people never see, cleaning up upstream and we know where our hunting and elsegrounds.” debris gathers.” where in An added Dale Vidulich the estuary. benefit of The the clean up clean up is organized is to introduce the public through the Delta Ladner to the hunting community, Rod and Gun Club and Vidulich said. huntingbc.ca, a B.C. hunt“We get out into nooks ers’ website. and crannies in the marsh “We’ve noticed that there that most people never see, is a lot of debris scattered and we know where debris along the shoreline when gathers,” Vidulich said.

“We’d like to show people that we care about wildlife habitat and want to put something back.” Using their own boats and equipment, the volunteers will be departing from Wellington Point Park, 3653 River Rd. West, at 9 a.m. The clean up will continue until at least 1 p.m. The Corporation of Delta will be providing a dumpster to hold collected debris. Alex Desjardins, a B.C. Ministry of Environment conservation officer, is supportive of the effort. “This initiative on the part of hunters shows the willingness to work to improve the environment in their community,” he said. For more information, call 604-340-8496.

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Offers include freight and Air Tax but exclude licence, fuel fi ll charge, insurance, PDI, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. These offers are subject to vehicle availability and may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Some conditions apply. See your Ford Dealer for complete details. ‡‡Receive 0% APR purchase fi nancing on new 2010 Ford [Fusion (excluding S and Hybrid)/ Taurus (excluding SE)/Edge (excluding SE)/Flex (excluding SE)/Escape (excluding I4 Manual and Hybrid)]/[Focus (excluding S)] models for a maximum of [60]/[72] months to qualifi ed retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Example: $20,000 purchase fi nanced at 0% APR for 60 months, monthly payment is $333.33, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000. Down payment on purchase fi nancing offers may be required based on approved credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ‡Offer valid from May 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. $0 fi rst month’s payment applies to the fi rst month payment for fi nancing customers making payments in monthly intervals, or the sum of the fi rst and second payment for fi nancing customers making payments in bi-weekly intervals (each a “First Payment”). First Payment is required from customer on the purchase fi nance or lease of eligible new 2010 Ford vehicles delivered on or before June 30, 2010. Customer will receive a cheque for the amount of their First Payment from the dealer. First Payment will be paid up to a maximum amount of ($500) / ($750) / ($1,000) per eligible 2010 [Focus, Fusion, Escape, Ranger] / [Mustang (excluding GT500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Transit Connect, E-Series(excluding Cutaways and Stripped Chassis)]/[Expedition, F-150 (excluding Chassis Cabs and Raptor)]. Offer only available to customers who fi nance or lease through Ford Credit. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. Offer is only available on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. A, X, Z plan customers are eligible for $0 First Payment, see dealer for details. Not combinable with Commercial Fleet Incentive program, CPA, GPC or Daily Rental Allowances. Rainchecks only available on the purchaseof eligible vehicles. ††Receive $0 Security Deposit on the lease of most new 2010 Ford vehicles (excluding E-Series Cutaways and Stripped Chassis, Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, F-series Chassis Cabs, F-650, F-750 and LCF) effective May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Security Deposit may be required by Ford Credit based on customer credit terms and conditions. $0 Down Payment on the purchase or lease of most new 2010 Ford vehicles (excluding E-Series Cutaways and Stripped Chassis, Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, F-series Chassis Cabs, F-650, F-750 and LCF) effective May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. A down payment may be required by Ford Credit based on customer credit terms and conditions. **$0 due at delivery is available to qualifi ed purchase fi nance or lease retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. *From May 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010, pay $0 fi rst purchase fi nance payment at your participating Ford dealer and for the remaining 59/71/59 months of the total 60/72/60 month purchase fi nance contract, receive 0%/0%/0% APR purchase fi nancing on all new 2010 Ford Fusion SE I4 with automatic transmission/Focus SE sedan with manual transmission & Sport Appearance Package/Escape XLT FWD with automatic transmission to qualifi ed retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase fi nancing monthly payment is $418/$264/$438 (Monthly payment divided by two gives payee a twice monthly payment of $209/$132/$219) with a down payment of $0/$0/$0 or equivalent trade-in. Down payment may be required based on approved credit. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$0 or APR of 0%/0%/0% and total to be repaid is $24,622/$18,744/$25,842. All purchase fi nance offers include $1,450/$1,450/$1,500 freight & air tax, and exclude license, fuel fi ll charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Twice a month payments are only available throughInternet banking and telephone banking, if offered by your fi nancial institution. The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by payment due date. Twice a month payments can be made by making two (2) payments of 50% of the monthly payment by the monthly payment due date. Program in effect from May 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 (the “Program Period”) To qualify for the Ford Recycle Your Ride Program rebate (the “Rebate(s)”), customer must fi rst qualifyfor either the “Retire Your Ride Program”, a program funded by the Government of Canada, or Summerhill Impact’s “Car Heaven Program”. To qualify for the “Retire Your Ride Program”, customer must turn in a 1995 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move) and has been properly registered and insured for the last 6 months (12 months in B.C.). If you qualify, Retire Your Ride will provide you with $300 cash or a rebate on the purchase of a 2004 and newer vehicle. To qualify for the “Car HeavenProgram”, customer must turn in a 2003 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition and has been properly registered and insured for the last 6 months. If customer qualifi es for either the “Retire Your Ride Program” or Summerhill Impact’s “Car Heaven Program”, Ford of Canada (“Ford”) will provide an additional rebate, if customer purchases or leases an eligible new 2010 Ford or Lincoln vehicle, in the amount of $1,000 (Focus, Fusion Mustang, Transit Connect, Ranger), $2,000 (Taurus, Escape, Edge, Flex , Explorer, Sport Trac), or $3,000 (F150, F250-550, E-Series, Expedition, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). To be eligible for the Rebate(s), Ford must receive the following from customer, within 30 days of delivery of new Ford/Lincoln: (1) signed Ford Recycle Your Ride Claim Form; and (2) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to either “Retire Your Ride” or “Car Heaven” or “Authorized Recycler Drop-Off Receipt”. The Rebate will be paid directly to customer in the form of a cheque. The Rebates are available to residents of Canada only and payable in Canadian dollars. Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period to qualify for a Rebate. The Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. The Rebates are raincheckable. The Rebates are not combinable with the previous Ford Recycle Your Ride incentives in effect from September 3, 2009 to March 1, 2010. The Rebates are not available on anyvehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). The “Retire Your Ride Program” and Summerhill Impact’s “Car Heaven” Program are not available to residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, or Nunavut; and, therefore, Ford Recycle Your Ride Rebates are also not available to residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, or Nunavut. Other provincially specifi c rewards may be available in association with the “Retire Your Ride” Program or SummerHill Impact’s “CarHeaven” Program. For more information visit retireyourride.ca or carheaven.ca. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Offer valid from May 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadian Costco members in good standing, active as of April 30, 2010. Use this $1,000 Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2010 Ford Fusion (including Hybrid), Taurus, Mustang (excluding Shelby GT500), Edge, Escape (including Hybrid), Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Expedition, Flex, F-150 (excluding Raptor), Super Duty (including Chassis Cab), E-Series, Transit Connect, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKT or Lincoln Navigator (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). This offer is raincheckable. The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford Motor Company of Canada dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, and is subject to vehicleavailability and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. This offer is transferable to immediate family members living within the same household as an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered withinthe Costco Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. On applicable vehicles, this offer can also be combined with the Commercial Connection Program incentives, RCL Program, and for small fl eets with an eligible FIN, this offer can also be used in conjunction with the Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP). This offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Customer may use the $1,000 as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford Motor Company of Canada, but not both. Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000 offer is deducted. The offer is payable in Canadian dollars and is available to residents of Canada only. Dealer may sell or lease for less. †††Most 2010 Ford vehicles, excluding 2010 Model LCF, F-650 and F-750, come with a 5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs fi rst) Powertrain Warranty and full Roadside Assistance benefi ts together with a 5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs fi rst) Safety Restraint Warranty. In addition, on all 2010 Model F-Super Duty vehiclesequipped with the diesel engine, the Powertrain Warranty is extended to 5 year/160,000 km (whichever occurs fi rst), which equals the diesel engine warranty. Some conditions and limitations apply. ‡‡‡See your Ford of Canada Dealer or contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 for more information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Includes 6 month prepaid subscription.

A14 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A15

A BC WINE STORE

Mother's Day Specials We have a wide selection of glassware, giftware, specialty foods and baskets, along with BC’s best VQA wines available for Mom

PHOTO BY

Calona Artist Series Pinot Blanc................ was $13.99 ..........now $9.79 Gray Monk Pinot Gris ................................ was $17.99 ........now $16.99 Intrigue Riesling ......................................... was $21.90 ........now $19.90 Intrigue Eight............................................... was$14.90 ........now $12.90 Mt. Boucherie Merlot................................. was $22.00 ........now $19.99 Tinhorn Creek Chardonnay........................ was $17.99 ........now $15.99 Mission Hill 2005 Select Lot Merlot – 2005 Vintage only.................................... was $34.99 ........now $29.99 Sumac Ridge Tribute Silver Sparkling....... was $30.00 ........now $25.00 Therapy Vineyards 2007 Freud’s Ego ........ was $20.02 ........now $16.00 Twisted Tree Gamay Noir........................... was $21.92 ........now $17.90 CedarCreek Platinum Reserve Chardonnay................................................. was $29.99 .......NOW 23.00 CedarCreek Platinum Meritage.................. was $44.90 ........now $35.00

CHUNG CHOW

Nicholas Laviolette from South Park Elementary took five days to create this replica of Lower Fort Garry in Manitoba. He was one of 150 students from 15 schools across Richmond and Delta in the Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Forty-five Delta students took part in the eighth annual Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair last weekend. Students from McCloskey, Devon Gardens and South Park elementary schools, Delta Secondary

and a home school student participated in the community-based celebration of Canadian heritage at the Richmond Cultural Centre. The Heritage Fairs Program actively involves students, schools, heritage organizations, businesses

and community groups in a contemporary celebration of shared traditions and history. In the media of their choice, students display their stories about Canadian heroes, legends, milestones and achievements.

05053857

Students bring heritage to life in eighth annual fair

107-1315 56th Street (Tsawwassen Rotary Square)

604-948-2199 www.mudbaywines.com

Hours of Operation Monday - Wednesday 9:30am-7pm Thursday- Saturday 9:30am - 7:30pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

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00000000 04218462

4946 Chisholm Street, Ladner Waterfront 604.952.7663 • www.waterscene.ca

04217795

www.stihl.ca

A16 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

“T he Tradition Lives On”

NATURAL BEAUTY. MAN-MADE STRENGTH.™

(without the maintenance)

Large Selection of Natural Colours One of the most tested and approved roofs in the world! Beauty of wood, strength of steel never to be replaced.

Quote: eve “I can’t beli it’s not the real thing...”

Introducing KASSELWOOD™.

A superior rooﬁng solution to ordinary shingles. A KasselWood™ roof is beautiful, maintenance free and friendly to the environment. After years of development, testing and ﬁne-tuning, we have developed the amazing KasselWood™.

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Limited Time Offer!

SEEING IS BELIEVING Thinking of rerooﬁng? NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL! Kasselwood offers the strength and durability of steel with the natural beauty of wood shake.

01200862

604-534-0120

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1-800-961-0121

May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17

Mom Being Mom

In our annual Mother's Day contest, we asked readers to provide us with a photo of Mom doing something she loves to do. Entries in the Mom Being Mom contest are featured on the following pages. The winner will be determined by a random draw and will receive dinner at LaBelle Auberge and a beautiful bouquet from Flowers Beautiful.The winner will be announced in Saturday's edition.

Sunday, May 9th

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MEDITERRANEAN & WEST COAST CUISINE

DINNER

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to dinner

Please reserve early to avoid dissapointment www.vagellis.com

604-946-7333

05054300

5011 48th Ave., Ladner Village

BRUNCH HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BRUNCH 10:30AM - 2:30PM DINNER: 4-9PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

#220 - 6165 Highway #17, Delta, BC

www.theprimerose.com

05052233

Treat Your Mom

604-940-0200

Cher herish

Mother’s Day is May 9th

Happy Mother’s Day

Let Mom know she means the world to you with a South Coast Casuals Gift Certiﬁcate she can use anytime.

Ladner's Only Dealer

It has become a tradition!

05052252

Trenant Park Square, Ladner 604-946-1057

Mon - Sat 9 am - 5:30pm Friday 9 am - 8 pm Sunday Noon - 5 pm

5028 48th Avenue Ladner Village

www.southcoastcasuals.com

604 . 946 . 8590

05052300

Open Sunday 12 - 5

Jewellery Repair • Showcasing Local Artists

A18 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010 Mother’s Day

Michele Stubbs with her mom, grandmother and daughter for the traditional family antler picture.

Meg Dillon’s mom loves to play hockey for the Blue Streak.

Show Mom you love her Teleﬂora's new & exciting Dragonﬂy Bouquet*

Tammy Hansen loves the outdoors and enjoys sharing the hiking trails with daughters Tessa and Hanna. This photo was taken when they were on a hike in the Whistler area. The girls say their mom is special because she’s always there when they need her and that family comes first.

From $49.95 excluding delivery & taxes

Order early for Mother’s Day, May 9 *Just two examples of the wonderful arrangements available this year

Last year's winner Teleﬂora's Daisy Colander Bouquet*

5666-12th Ave., Tsawwassen 604-943-2020 or 604-943-4211 • www.countrydelta.com

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From $39.95 excluding delivery & taxes

DELTA GREENHOUSE AND FARM

Mother’s Day Sale ~ May 7, 8 & 9, 2010 $ Bedding 1799 $ Plants 2899 10” Mixed & Ivy Hanging Baskets

12” Mixed & Fuchsia Hanging Baskets (Limited supply)

Mother’s Day Sale

basket

everything

DELTA GREENHOUSE AND FARM

72ND AVE.

Many other unadvertised specials. While stocks last.

9 AM - 7 PM SUNDAY

9 AM - 5 PM

Stop in and see our Daily Specials!

Refreshments All Weekend

604-596-2977 6210 - 104th Street, Delta

104TH STREET

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

WE ARE HERE

EAST DELTA HALL HIGHWAY 10

SCOTT ROAD

HOURS:

64TH AVE. SUNSHINE HILLS GOLF COURSE

05052231

1.29

% off

May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A19 Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day May 9th Kianna Cote’ and her mom Jennifer love to clown around. One thing they enjoy doing is what they call “The Robert Munsch” by imitating the expression the famous children’s author has on the back cover of all his books.

Revitalizing Leg Treatment & Pedicure

Warm stone foot bath, energizing leg massage followed by Eminence leg ﬁrming and lifting treatment. Foot smoothing and cuticle trimming, complete with OPI polish ... 1 hr15 $75

Rejuvenating Photo Facial & Indonesian Head Neck, Shoulder Massage

Anti-aging, ﬁrming light photo therapy facial, with relaxing Indonesian massage focusing on releasing tension in the neck and shoulders ... 1 hr30 $115

Mobile Brown Sugar Spa Manicure & Spa Pedicure

In the comfort of your own home. We bring the Spa to you. Relaxing music, candlelight, plush linens. A Spa Therapist will come to your home and treat you to a complete Spa manicure and pedicure with brown sugar scrub, massage and OPI polish ... 2 hrs $114

Sonja Whitehead enjoys the outdoors, especially the beautiful seascapes of B.C.’s south coast. She and her husband own a boat named Cat’s Pyjamas and they love to take the family out for a day of fishing, crabbing and enjoying the spectacular B.C. scenery. Here she is enjoying the morning sun at Tod Inlet in Saanichton.

JUST ARRIVED AT SPA TIME New Spring Summer Jewelry

04218459

Space is limited for Saturday May 8th, book your appointments early to avoid disappointment

1232 56th St. 604-948-9801 www.spatime.ca

Your table is waiting Mom

THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE TAN IN THE WORLD!

Reserve Now

We will continue our

SPECIAL

MOTHER’S DAY tradition

FILET MIGNON & NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTER

2200

FREE Tanning Day for all

plus sala salad d

CDN

DON'T MISS THE CANUCKS! LARGE FLAT SCREEN FOR ALL THE ACTION!

Saturday, May 8th

Open 5 days/week starting today!

book your spot now or come in and see us for details.

05302875

Huge 1 day only in house specials 2008 Awards

www.deltatan.com

Awards

604-946-1611

1-877-670-4052 725 South Beach Road

www.southbeachhousepointroberts.com

05052287

2009 05052239

4814 Haviland St., Ladner Village

A20 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

is Sunday, May 9th

Caroline Grant offers this thank you to her little girl, Madeline Scaga: I am grateful to be your mom. My love for you is so strong my heart feels like it will jump right outside my chest. I am thankful for the opportunity to love and guide you each day; to teach and learn from you; to make mistakes and learn from them. We are safe and healthy and happy. I am truly blessed to be your mom. I love you.

Tell her you love her with help from your friends at Flowers Beautiful. Fresh bouquets, orchid plants, gift certiﬁcates...

604.943.2815

DISTINCTIVE FLORAL DESIGN ACCESSORIES

www.ﬂowersbeautiful.com

Between Pebble Creek Furniture & Blenz Coffee - Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

AHH SPA

THIS MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATE THE RITUALS HERBAL HAND RITUAL

AHH SPA AHH SPA AHH SPA

TOTAL RENEWAL RITUAL

Awaken your senses with this all-encompassing treatment, starting with a gentle Jasmine or invigorating Lemongrass Body Scrub to prepare your skin for a full body massage. Choose from nurturing Ylang, Ylang Body Oil, or choose invigorating Lemongrass Oil or Detoxifying Massage Oil. A foot massage with Lemongrass Crème will completely renew your energy and send you on your way to a Great Day! 105 min. $170

AHH SPA

HONOUR HER WITH ONE OF OUR NEW RITUAL TREATMENTS THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Quality & Affordable Prices

ALL SERVICES 15% OFF One Day Only May 6th

Thursday May 6th, 2010

Betty & staff invite you to come by and enjoy some appetizers and beverages from 10 am - 7 pm

• Bio Sculpture Gel Nails • Spa Pedicure & Manicure • UV Gel & Acrylic Nails • Paraffin Treatment • Eyelash Extensions • Brow & Lash Tinting • All Waxing Services • European Facial • Deep Cleansing Facial • Parties & Gentlemen Welcome

DISCOUNTS

Betty and all the staff would like to thank their customers for their support over the past year

Students (Grade 12 & under) Seniors (65 and older)

Kids (Age 14 & under)

Proof of I.D. will be required. Thank you for your cooperation.

Gift Certificates Available for all Occassions Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome

604-952-5118

#3 - 1835 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.948.0458 www.atlantisdayspa.com

5229B Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta (next to Royal Bank) Tiptotoenails@dccnet.com Hours: Monday~Saturday: 10-7, Sunday & Holidays: 10 -6

05012546

Trenant Park Square

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AHH SPA AHH SPA

Drift into total relaxation while soothing away stress and muscle tension. First we wash away impurities & dead skin cells with an invigorating Lemongrass Scrub. Then a Hot Ginger Compress will relieve muscle aches & strains. Finally a Kafﬁr Lime Body Oil completes your massage using traditional relaxation techniques on your back neck and shoulders. 60 min. $95

AHH SPA

BACK STRESS RELIEVER RITUAL

AHH SPA

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

AHH SPA

Please note our new Ritual Treatments do not include nail grooming

AHH SPA

An invigorating Ritual inspired by Ancient Thai Healing Therapies, designed to detoxify & soothe muscles. Your Foot Ritual begins with a cleansing of Lemongrass Crème Wash, and a soak in Lemongrass Sea Salt while enjoying a head & neck massage followed by a Lemongrass Foot Scrub to remove dull dry skin. A Ginger Foot Compress relaxes sore muscles & relieves all tension. Your Foot Ritual is completed with an invigorating Lemongrass Foot Massage. 45 min $60

2nd Year

AHH SPA

HERBAL FOOT RITUAL

AHH SPA

This soothing hand treatment begins by a cleansing of the hands and arms with Jasmine Crème Wash, a soak in Ylang, Ylang Sea Salt to prepare your hands & Nails for a gentle exfoliation with Pink Tea Extract Scrub. While your hands are soaking relax and enjoy a head & neck massage. A relaxing Jasmine hand & arm massage completes your treatment to envelope you in the tropical mist of Southeast Asia. 35min. $40

AHH SPA

Rebecca Kingston and her mom Linda love going for walks. Rebecca says her mom is the best.

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Flowers Beautiful

05012536

Now open Sundays, daily deliveries anywhere.

May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A21 Mother’s Day

ART’S GREEN ACRE TREE FARM & NURSERY 5440 No. 6 Road, Richmond • 604-273-1553

5 acres of trees, shrubs and flowers on display. Many varieties in many shapes and sizes.

NOW OPEN

Heather & Evergreen Azaleas Sarcococca Junipers, Pines Spruces & Cedars Hedge Cedars Flowering Cherry Trees ROSES

20th Century, Chojuro Pears, Fuji Apples, Yellow Plums, Japanese Red Maple & Magnolia Trees

all at very

Perennia & Beddinls g Plants

SPECIAL PRICES

Lowest Price, Best Quality - Guaranteed

Jaci and Dari Marshall love to spend time with their mom Kelly.

Tina Shoker loves cuddling Maya, her first child who was born last November.

Gorgeous Jewelry BC Pottery Products to Pamper

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Topsoil Delivery

04072798

FARM PRICES OPEN TO PUBLIC

“NOT SURE WHAT MOM WANTS?”

Perfect Gifts for Mom ...

New Spring Arrivals Gift Certiﬁcates Available

Artsy, Eclectic, Unique

NEW HOURS:

Tues-Sat 10-5:30 Closed Sundays & Mondays

www.theupstartcrow.ca

05052285

5064 48th Avenue, Ladner 604.940.1155

05052262

women sizes 14w +

“It’s all about you”

1234 - 56th Street 604-943-9407 Tsawwassen Shopping Centre in the courtyard

MOTHER’S DAY COOKWARE SALE Buy 1 Piece

15% off

Buy 2 Pieces

20% off

GIFTS

One week only Sat. May 1-8 Cobblestone Cottage

Come in and see us for the best in kitchen products for your culinary needs!

5066 48th Avenue Ladner Village | 604.946.7784

05012563

25% off

FREE GIFT NG PI WRAP

Let us help you create the perfect gift for mom 1202B 56th Street, Tsawwassen (Next to Jack’s TV)

604-943-8749

05052291

Buy 3 or more pieces

A22 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2010

PRECIOUS LINENS

Mother’s Day

MOTHER'S DAY IS COMING!!!

Show your mother how much you love her by giving her a new set of Bed and Bath Linen. Including but not excluding: (Great savings on all these items) - Duvets - Duvet Covers - Pillows - Sheets & Sheet Sets - Pillowcases She has done so much for you over the years, show her how much that means to you by giving - Bamboo Towels a small token of your appreciation - 100% Cotton Towels Please note we will be Closed on Saturday May 8th, 2010

Grace and Paige Bhatz are shown with their mom Colleen at the Olympic Games. The girls do lots of fun things with their mom. Even when she is very busy she always takes the time to play with them at the park or take them to the beach.

72 ST

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ALEXANDER RD

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ST KINS HOS

80 ST

NEW LOCATION

Carolyn Cossenas is shown swimming with the dolphins in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

HUME AVE

Mother's Day

Join us for our annual

Mother’s Day Brunch

Brunch

3 Course Brunch

Sunday, May 9th

Seatings at 10:00am and 1:00pm

For brunch or dinner reservations call

Reservations Required Call Sheila at 604-943-2288 Ext. 233 to RSVP Adults $29.95; Children 4-12 $11.95; Children 3 & under Free

604.946.7717

Moms Golf for Free!

Serving you for the last 30 years 4856 48th Ave., Delta 05052257

604-946-7717

when accompanied by 3 paid players

1595 52nd Street, Delta Golf & Country Club

604.943.2288

05012539

68 ST

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OLD LOCATION TO HWY 99 LADNER

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05012187

8 minutes east of Town & Country Inn and south at Huston & across from Northern Feather. Monday to Friday: 9am-4:30pm Saturday: 10am-4pm bullseyeuniforms@gmail.com

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8089 River Way Delta, B.C. Ph: 604-537-6346 or 604-952-7066

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Precious Linens/Div. of Bulls-Eye Uniform

May 5, 2010 The Delta Optimist A23 Mother’s Day

Tyler Rooyakkers, 7, and his brother Jack, 5, love it when mom Susan Haynes takes them camping. Last summer they camped 37 sleeps in their tent.

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contact with people they may be working with in the future. “These talented young people are extremely deserving of these awards,” said BCYCNA scholarships chair Linda Klitch. “These scholarships give students the opportunity to pursue their career dreams, which for many include working in the community newspaper industry.” The BCYCNA is a nonprofit membership organization representing 120 community newspapers throughout B.C. and the Yukon.

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◆Delta Women’s Connection presents a Mother’s Day brunch on Thursday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. It costs $16 at the door. Guests include Shoppers Drug Mart cosmetic department’s Chelsea Resek, counselor and singer Jan Swindells and Sacred Harmony. RSVP with Elaine at 604952-0151. ◆How to Grow a Child’s Brain for newborns, toddlers and preschool children is set for Thursday, May 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kin House (next door to the Ladner Pioneer Library) at 5050-47th Ave. Seating is limited. For more information visit www.braincoach. ca, or call 604-946-6215. ◆We welcome the community to our bi-annual event, which is a wonderful way to get to know Ecole South Park School community and it’s tons of fun. The fair features a cake walk, plant and garden sale, lots of carnival-style games, horsey hop,and much more. Held at the school Friday, May 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact spspringfair@hotmail.com.

◆On Friday, May 7 parents of the 2010 DSS graduating class will be hosting the annual Dry Grad Celebration at the Ladner Community Centre from midnight to 6 a.m. Music and games will be played throughout the night. While we are working to keep disturbances to a minimum, we ask for your patience of any increased noise levels. The students will begin the celebration at DSS with the Red Carpet Walk at 3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ◆Evergreen Garden Club has plant sales on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5258 Saratoga Dr., Tsawwassen and on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5498 Grove Ave., Ladner. Specialty plants and perennials, gardening questions answered. Info at 604-9400937. ◆Join the Delta Nature group for our May meeting. Oliver Busby will speak on invasive alien non-native wildlife species and how they impact our ecosystem. We will be meeting on Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cammidge House on Boundary Bay. Everyone is welcome. No

cost. For more information, call Joanne at 604-9462240. ◆Canadian Mental Health Assoc., Delta, offers free, facilitated, Depression/ Bipolar Support Group meetings for people with depression or symptoms of depression. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the office of CMHA located at 14-1835-56th St., Tsawwassen. Call 604-9431878 for info. Next meeting: Tuesday, May 11.

May Boundary Bay walk. We’ll meet at Cammidge House on Wednesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. We’ll see lots of shore birds, raptors, ducks and other little brown jobs (lbjs) as we stroll through the Park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Our walk starts at 9 a.m. and after our walk, we’ll stop for snacks at 11:30 a.m at Cammidge House. No cost. For more information, call Tom at 604-940-9296. Seniors ◆A Luncheon and Fashions for Cruising show will be held at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen at noon on Friday, May 7. Clothing from the Unique Boutique will be featured. Tickets are available at the Community Centre, $11 members and $13 nonmembers.

◆The Canadian Mental Health Assoc., Delta, offers free, facilitated Family Support Group meetings for family and friends who are supporting a person living with a mental illness. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the education room at Delta Hospital. Call 604-943-1878 for info. Next meeting: Wednesday, May 12.

◆A Mother’s Day Brunch at McKee is on Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are welcome. Members: $18. Guests: $20. Children: 6 to 12: $12, 5 and under free. Reservations are required. Cut-off is on May 6.

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Arts ◆Delta Sings, under the direction of John Trepp, will be performing two concerts in Ladner and Tsawwassen in May. Sharing the Joy of Music is on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner and on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Tickets will be available at the door at a price of $10. For more information contact Cyril at 604-946-9124. ◆On Friday, May 7 between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be a gala opening of an Extraordinary Visions art show by South Delta Secondary School students at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. All are welcome to drop by, enjoy some light refreshments, meet the artists and savour the artwork there. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls).

This Season’s Winners

Top left, Men's League, the Heisler rink: Terry Pickering, Ron Phillip, Rick Connors and Darcy Heisler. Mixed champs is the Rafter rink; Brian and Bobbi Lochanksy with Bill & Marilyn Rafter. The Ladies winner was the Baydala rink; pictured Kathy Kalloway and Debbie Wilson, missing are Pam Chace and Laura Baydala.

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There was discussion last month about establishing a hockey academy at English Bluff Elementary. The school district has several fee-paying academies at the high school level but none at elementary

schools so far. When English Bluff parents voiced opposition, the district honoured their wishes, but didn’t rule out the possibility of an academy at an elementary elsewhere. The Optimist asked:

Should there be elementary academies?

Leslie Kozlowski No, I don’t think there should be. I think that kids at that age are busy enough with sports outside of school. I think school should be school.

You can have your say on this issue by taking part in our web poll at www. delta-optimist.com

Frank Kern I think it’s too early.

Pamala Sheppard Sure, why not. The busier you keep children, the better off they are.

William Risk I don’t think so.

Last week we asked you:

Could Tsaw. intersections handle more vehicles? • 54.17% said yes they can. • 19.79% said no they can’t.

• 26.04% said they already seem over capacity.

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Waddell dominates for Arkansas school Ladner right-hander produces a 6-1 record and 3.21 era during his freshman campaign at Harding University

Ladner’s Lucas Waddell has felt right at home pitching for the Harding University Bisons this season. The 6-foot-four right-hander twice earned conference pitcher-of-the-week honours.

Add Lucas Waddell to the growing list of Ladner baseball players thriving south of the border. The 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher recently concluded an outstanding freshman season at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. The Delta secondary graduate compiled a 6-1 record with a 3.21 in 11 appearances. In his 42 innings of work, he allowed just six walks and five extra-base hits. When the 2010 season began, Waddell was known to those around the Harding baseball program as “the tall kid from Canada.” By the time the season ended, his name was known by all the coaches in the Gulf South Conference, who will dread having to face him for the next three years. Waddell began the season in the bullpen for the Bisons. He made four appearances, earning a win in one of them, and allowed only two earned runs in 7 1/3 innings for a 2.45 ERA. Those numbers earned him his first start — a midweek game against Williams Baptist, a school in a lower division than Harding. Waddell responded by pitching a four-hit shutout, walking none and striking out seven for his second win of the season. Waddell’s next start was his only loss. His normally pinpoint control was not there and he walked four and allowed six earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. But how you respond to adversity says a lot about a person, and Waddell came back with a vengeance in his next start seven days later. He needed only 65 pitches to shutout Central Baptist, allowing only two hits and striking out three without a walk. He earned GSC West Division Pitcher of the Week for the performance, and he was just getting started. He allowed no earned runs over six innings in his next two starts and was 4-1 with a 2.40 ERA when Harding coach —

Dr. Patrick McGaha —decided to reward him with his first conference start as a collegiate pitcher. The start came against ArkansasMonticello on the road in one of the smallest ballparks in Division II. Waddell did not have his best outing; he allowed seven earned runs in five innings, but he kept his team in the game and did not walk anyone while striking out five. His teammates scored 18 runs for him, and he earned the win to move to 5-1. The gutsy performance earned Waddell a second conference start in Harding’s final game of the season, and in that one, he was remarkable. The start came against Arkansas Tech, which entered the weekend series averaging almost 10 runs per game and boasting a .355 team batting average. Waddell baffled them the entire game. He allowed only four hits, no walks, and struck out two in seven innings, needing only 75 pitches to complete the game. An amazing 55 of those pitches were strikes. He was also the beneficiary of a triple play turned behind him in the fourth inning. For his work, Waddell earned his second GSC Pitcher of the Week award and became only the second Harding pitcher to earn multiple weekly awards in one season. The shutout in the season finale, his third of the season, made him only the third Harding pitcher with three or more shutouts in one year. In his 11 appearances, Waddell allowed one earned run or less in nine of them. His numbers in home games were astounding. He appeared six times, staring four games. He went 4-0 with three shutouts and did not allow an earned run in 28 1/3 innings. He walked only two and struck out 17. He did not allow any walks in his last 28 innings overall. All in all, not bad for the tall kid from Canada.

Islanders looking for more production against PoCo tonight Timbermen on Saturday. On the other side of the continent, Logan Schuss continues to pile-up the points at Ohio State University and now ranks second all-time for production as a freshman. The Ladner native isn’t expected to make his Islanders debut until later this month at the earliest — same goes for Robbie Campbell who is also playing field lacrosse south of the border. In the meantime, Delta must at

least tread water in the league standings if it hopes to challenge for a top four position. Saturday’s loss didn’t help that cause and the Islanders face another important tilt tonight when they host the Port Coquitlam Saints in a rare Wednesday home game at 8 p.m. The Saints are also off to a 1-2 start with their lone win also coming against 0-3 Langley. The Timbermen, who finished

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The loss spoiled a big night for veteran Carlton Schuss who finished with a goal and four assists. Mike Mallory chipped in with a goal and a helper. Boxla Bits ... The Ladner Pioneers open their home schedule on Thursday night when the Langley Knights visit at 8 p.m. The Pioneers should take a serious run at the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association championship this season.

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one point back of the Islanders last season, erupted for three unanswered goals in the second period and never looked back. Mike Bloudin’s second of the game with less than seven minutes remaining pulled the hosts within one, however, Isaac Haack answered for Nanaimo 1:54 later. Eli McLaughlin’s power play goal with 25 seconds remaining brought Delta back within one before running out of time.

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Greg Rennie is probably paying as much attention to the calendar these days as the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League schedule. Through the first week of the regular season, the general manager and head coach of the Delta Islanders has watched his team struggle to find the net en route to a 1-2 start. They managed just five goals in a loss to the Burnaby Lakers, then dropped a 7-6 home floor decision to the Nanaimo

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Delta Gymnastics Society welcoming 2010 Football Skills Camp over 600 gymnasts for its Invitational South Delta Rams Football Club 2006 & 2007 Provincial Champions

& Registration Day

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The Delta Gymnastics the Canadian Olympic Society is making final team. As an incenpreparations for its bigtive, the organizing gest weekend of the year. committee makes the The 19th annual experience as rewardMcDonald’s Delta ing as possible by Invitational gets underawarding prize money way on Friday night for training reimburseand the three-day event ment. Last year, over will feature over 600 $6,000 was handed athletes from around the out to athletes ranging province and beyond. from 10 to 27 years To have enough room of age. for such a competition, “Testimonials the club’s equipment is about our competition moved into the South have reached across Delta recreation centre the country,” added arena for the weekend. Lewall. “This year we “This event showcases are expecting many a range of athletes from additional clubs to advanced recreational participate in the fun, competitors to top prothe excitement and of vincial and national course the rewards.” The annual Delta Invitational gets underway gymnasts along with The Delta an audience of approxi- Friday at the South Delta rec. centre. Invitational also repmately 2,000 people resents an opportunity over three days,” explained Carlene Lewall, for local businesses to be identified with Delta Gymnastics Marketing Director. sport and the healthy benefits it offers to The Invitational will feature four events youth by becoming a sponsor. In addition, for girls and six for boys. The most unique every athlete, coach and judge receives a competition will be the Cash and Carry Cup “gift package.” The club invites local busiwhich was successfully introduced in 2002. nesses to feature their services and products During that time it has earned a reputaby providing samples to include in these tion of being the most exciting gymnasbags. tics competition of the year in the Lower The Invitational is made possible through Mainland. Its goal is to entice the best gym- the dedication and hard work of the society’s nasts in the nation to a competition where board of directors staff, coaches and many the playing field is made equal and athletes volunteers. The public is welcome to attend of all ages can compete at the same time. and cheer on all the athletes. For more inforThis year’s event will include members of mation visit www.deltagymnastics.com.

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(Left to right) Larry Kenmare (Pinnacle Homes), Jim Peters, Randy Doherty, Phil Alalouf (Cowell Auto Group) and Wally Miles after the first stage of the Beach Grove Challenge Cup shootout.

Beach Grove Challenge Cup shootout offers a potential $2 million cash prize

Beach Grove Golf Club has its own version of the FedEx Cup playoffs. While PGA Tour members are playing for $10 million prize, Beach Grove members will battle for the prestige of capturing the Challenge Cup trophy and an opportunity to win $2 million. Larry Kenmare of Pinnacle Homes and Phil Alalouf from Cowell Auto Group have teamed up to add an exciting component to the Challenge Cup. During the summer members will have opportunities to participate in three different $250,000 shoot outs. Qualifiers from the three Ultimate Shootouts will then have an opportunity for the final $2 million shootout slated for October 16. “With the addition of the shootouts to our Men’s Night program and Challenge

Cup, it has created an excitement amongst the club every member wants to be a part of,” says Head Professional Brent Derrheim. At the conclusion of the season, 40 members of the club will qualify for the Challenge Cup by participating in golf club events. “The trophy is what everyone is participating for,” added Derrheim. “This year’s Beach Grove Challenge Cup promises to be another exciting finish. You may just see an ultimate shootout winner.” For further information regarding any of the golf programs at the Beach Grove Golf Club please be sure to contact any of the Golf Shop staff at 604-943-9381. The Beach Grove Golf Club welcomes all members of the golfing public.

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Kent said it was love at first sight. Though it took 3 years to seal the deal for Joan, 48 years later, they’re still going strong. Happy Anniversary to the Nickersons!

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CATHERINE HOGG (Finlayson) Born February 5, 1917 peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010, the first day of spring at the Kinsmen Care Centre in Tsawwassen. She is now in the loving presence of her husband, William, sister, Sally, brother Eddie, mother, Elspeth (Hogg) father, Issac. Leaving behind are her sons; Dennis (Mary-Ellen), Brian (Carole), daughter-in-law, Pauline, grandchildren; Nicole, Tammy (Jade), Kimberly, Rob and Cathie and great-grandchildren; Lindsey-Mae and Vance. Cathy lived a long and full 93 years enjoying the outdoors; swimming, walking, biking, gardening, travelling, bowling and in her later years playing bingo. Our dear sweet light of life is really going to be missed - we love you Gramma Kay xo

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MAROCCHI Betty It is with both sorrow and joy we announce the passing passing of of Betty Betty announce the Marocchi Marocchi on on April April 21, 21, 2010 2010 at at the age of 84 years after a brief the age of 84 years after a brief illness. Though we have illness. Though we have periods of sadness and a periods sense of sadness and we a definite of loss, definite that sense loss,in the we rejoice Mom of is safe rejoice that of Mom the presence heris safe Lord in and presence offrom her pain Lord and and released released from pain and suffering. She is survived by suffering. She is survived by her daughter Shelley (bob) Payne of Strathmore, son her daughter ShelleyAB,(bob) Mike Marocchi of Payne (Merril) of Strathmore, AB, son Ladner, BC. Five Marocchi grandchildren Mike (Merril) of -Ladner, Tammy Payne, Cory (Tara) BC. Five grandchildren Payne, Christine (Dave) - Tammy Payne, Cory (Tara) Mosser, Marocchi and Payne, Amy Christine (Dave) Mario (Melissa) Marocchi, two Mosser, Amy Marocchi and greatgrandchildren - Zach and Mario (Melissa) Marocchi, two Chase, sister Nancy Holloway greatgrandchildren - Zach Tom and of Caster, AB, brothers Chase, sister Nancy Holloway Johnson of Courtney, B.C., of Caster, AB, of brothers Tom Jake Johnson Edmonton, Johnson of Courtney, AB. and much loved niecesB.C., and nephews - Lyn, Ray, Don, Phil, Jake Johnson of Edmonton, Les, Nelson, Sheila, Beth, AB. and much loved nieces and Paul, Mary, and nephews - Lyn, Maureen Ray, Don, Phil, Shirley. She wasSheila, predeceased Les, Nelson, Beth, by her husband, Mario, in 1969 Paul, Mary, Maureen and and her She brother, Charlie, and Shirley. was predeceased baby sister Isabella. Betty was by herto husband, in 1969 proud serve theMario, communities andParksville, her brother, Charlie, and of Qualicum and baby sister Isabella. Betty was Delta as their Public Health proud to serve thetocommunities Nurse from 1956 1986. Betty of Parksville, Qualicum was clear in her wish notand to Delta a as theirservice PublicsoHealth have funeral will be Nurse from 1956 to 1986. remembered by her familyBetty at a graveside In lieu was clear gathering. in her wish not of to flowers donations have a funeral service may so will be made to Friends of Israel remembered by her family at a Gospel (FOIIn Gospel gravesideMinistry gathering. lieu of Ministry of the S.P.C.A. flowers donations may be

made to Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI Gospel SKRIVANEK, Ministry of the S.P.C.A.

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It is with great sadness that we Hermine (Mimi) announce the passing of Mimi Skrivanek on April 11. Mimi Ludwicka was born in Klosterneuburg, Austria and sadness immigrated to It is with great that we Vancouver in 1955 to join her announce the passing of Mimi beloved husband Leo.11. MimiMimi will Skrivanek on April be lovingly remembered by her was born and in Klosterneuburg, husband children Cindy Austria andShe immigrated to and Michael. was a special Vancouver a n d l o vini n1955 g Otomjoin a her to beloved husbandAlex, Leo. Mimi will grandchildren Haley, be lovingly remembered her David and Melanie and toby great husband and children grandchildren Dayton Cindy and Kassia. A celebration life will and Michael. She was of a special be a n held d lato vTsawwassen i n g O m aBeach to Grove Golf Course on May 8 at grandchildren Alex, Haley, 1:00 p.m. David and Melanie and to great

grandchildren Dayton and Kassia. A celebration of life will be held at Tsawwassen Beach Grove Golf Course on May 8 at 1:00 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT Delta Community Living Society Society Living

Are you a Student looking for a FUN summer job?

Are you Student looking forwith a FUN summer Would youalove to support people disabilities andjob? take Wouldonyouexcursions love to support people with disabilities andistake them and “mini vacations”? If so, this the them on job excursions and “mini vacations”? If so, this is the summer for you. Delta Community Living Society provides summer jobstandards for you. Delta Community LivingtoSociety provides the highest of care and support individuals with disabilities. You could be our and support to individuals with the highest standards of care

disabilities. You couldRecreation be our Summer

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WorkingSummer alongside Recreation the Recreation Facilitator Coordinator, you will plan and implement individual and group recreational Working alongside the Recreation Coordinator, you will opportunities.Typical activities include taking in local events, plan and implement individual and group recreational going on overnight excursions. To qualify, you must be 19-30 opportunities.Typical taking events, years of age, returningactivities to schoolinclude this Fall, haveina local current First going on overnight excursions. To qualify, you must be 19-30 Aid certificate and a class 4 driver’s license. This 35-houryears of age, returning school schedule this Fall, have a current First a-week position has atoflexible including evening Aid and a class 4 driver’s license. This 35-hourand certificate weekend work. a-week position hasworking a flexible evening Previous experience withschedule persons including with disabilities is andasset, weekend work.importantly we are looking for someone an but more with the experience right attitude and patience to provide a rewarding Previous working with persons with disabilities is and memorable experience for theforpeople we an asset, but moresummer importantly we are looking someone support. This attitude position and startspatience on Mayto24th and ends August with the right provide a rewarding 27st. The hourly rate is $18.13. To apply, quote #07-10 and and memorable summer experience for the people we send you cover letter and resume to mdanyluk@dcls.ca on support. or before This May position 17, 2010.starts on May 24th and ends August

27st. The hourly rate is $18.13. To apply, quote #07-10 and send you cover letter and resume to mdanyluk@dcls.ca on or before May 17, 2010.

SALES ASSISTANT

KNIGHT SIGNS is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our selling team.

A division of the Knight Group of companies, Knight Signs has been manufacturing custom and high quality signage for over 40 years. The Sales Assistant is responsible for supporting Account Managers with defining project scope details, processing sales quotations, and responding in a KNIGHT SIGNS is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our selling team. timely manner to clients’ and sales inquiries. A division of the Knight Group of companies, Knight Signs has been The Position: manufacturing and hightoquality signage Managers for over 40 years. The Sales • Deliver top custom quality support Sales Account Assistant responsible for supportingand Account Managers with defining • Assist is in development of quotations bid tender packages project scope details, quotations, and responding in a • Communication andprocessing coordinate sales with internal departments and partners timely manner tojobclients’ and sales inquiries. to facilitate processing and delivery • Provide inside sales support The Position: • Provide customer service regarding signage quotations and orders, • product Deliver top support to Sales Account Managers andquality delivery information in development bidup tender packages •• Assist Respond promptly to, of actquotations upon and and follow on clients’ complaints or • queries Communication coordinate regardingand product issueswith internal departments and partners to facilitate job processing and delivery Qualifications: sales support •• Provide 3-5 yearsinside experience as an Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative • with Provide customer service regarding quotations and orders, proven ability to meet and exceed signage expectations and delivery information • product Computer proficiency to, act experience, upon and follow on verbal clients’ complaints or • Respond Business promptly communication writtenupand • queries Project Management and technical regarding product issues product experience preferred • Previous experience within a B2B environment Qualifications: • Account or relationship management experience with large corporate • clients 3-5 years experience as an Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative would be an asset with proven ability to meet and exceed expectations The Candidate: • Computer proficiency • Excellent communicator who can build and maintain relationships communication experience, written and verbal •• Business Self-motivated Management and product experience preferred •• Project Strong organizational skillstechnical and multi-tasking experience within a B2B environment •• Previous Leadership qualities and good team attitude •• Account Ability to or findrelationship solutions management experience with large corporate would be an asset • clients Attention to detail • Familiar with design packages, bid tenders and site drawings The Candidate: Compensation: communicator who can buildwith andexperience maintain relationships •• Excellent Competitive package, commensurate

SALES ASSISTANT

• Self-motivated To• apply email your showing “Sales Assistant” in Strongplease organizational skills resume and multi-tasking • Leadership qualitiesbox andto:good team attitude the subject HR@knightsigns.ca or mail to • Ability to ﬁnd solutions Knight Signs, 7462 Progress Way, Delta, BC, V4G 1E1 • Attention to detail No phone calls please. Familiar withwho design bid selected tendersfor and drawings We• thank all those apply,packages, but only those an site interview will be contacted. Compensation: • Competitive package, commensurate with experience

To apply please email your resume showing “Sales Assistant” in the subject box to: HR@knightsigns.ca or mail to Knight Signs, 7462 Progress Way, Delta, BC, V4G 1E1 No phone calls please.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canwest Publishing Sales Account Coordinator Vancouver Canwest Publishing Sales has an immediate opening for an Account Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, Publishing Sales the incumbent will be responsible for the following. Responsibilities: K Working with clients, agencies, newspapers and internal staff to ensure advertising bookings, revisions or cancellations are handled accurately, within publishing timelines, specifications and billing structures; K Providing information and sharing innovative solutions with Accounts Managers and management in order to help achieve overall goals and objectives; K Investigating and resolving customer service issues and billing discrepancies immediately; K Assisting Account Managers with general information and research gathering, client presentations and contract maintenance; K Maintaining office services; such as organizing office operations and procedures, liaising with other agencies, organizations and groups, maintaining office equipment and supervising office staff; K Maintaining office records; K Sustaining office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, maintaining and replenishing inventory and anticipating needed supplies. Key Qualifications: K Solid experience in a Customer Service Representative role; K Advertising experience is considered an asset; K Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; K Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Competencies: K Excellent communication skills K Detail-oriented K Comfortable and efficient working in a fast-paced environment K Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle the pressure of last minute requests Canwest Publishing Sales, a division of Canwest Publishing Inc., is committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all people. Should you be interested in this opportunity please forward your cover letter and resume to:

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Harbour Link Container Services in Delta, BC is looking to hire a CONTAINER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. Successful candidates will be able to safely operate container handling equipment, seek improvements to yard operational processes, act as a front line customer service representative in dealing with drivers coming into the yard, and have a certain degree of computer proficiency. You thrive in a fast-paced environment without comprising safety standards or attention to detail. See online version of this ad on working.com for more details. Email resume to adm@hlcsi.com

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Beauticians/ Barbers

ANJU’S SKINCARE & ELECTROLYSIS for all your esthetic needs moving to new location in Ladner Village. HIRING NOW ESTHETICIAN and NAIL TECHNICIAN Call Anju at 604-781-4693 or mail resume to: 4893 Delta St, Ladner.

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Drivers

CLASS 5 5 Ton Operator

TMS Transportation requires Drivers for local hourly work. Resume & abstract to Kevin: FAX: 604 - 930 - 8240 or EMAIL: kbeaver@tmstrans.com

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EMPLOYMENT General Employment ATTENTION STUDENTS/ SUMMER WORK

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING

DAYTIME Short Order Cook required Mon-Fri. 9am-3pm. experience preferred. Call after 3pm. 604-946-5144.

Flex sched. $16.25 base-appt, cust. sales/service, conditions apply, no exp needed, will train. Call 604-595-1040 or www.summeropenings.ca/ve

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Canwest Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Retail Sales

EXCITING new cart at Tsawwassen Quay starting June 1st. Full time / part time sales position available. Must have cash experience. Email resume to coombaya@shaw.ca

EXPERIENCED CARE AIDE

needed for disabled female. Part time work that includes personal care, meal prep. and some light house duties. Please call 604-940-3901, leave message.

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Trades/Technical

LARGE WESTERN Canadian open shop reinforcing steel fabrication & installation company looking for experienced reinforcing ironworkers to work in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg. Competitive rates & benefits offered. Apply to lmsplacers@gmail.com.

HARRIS NURSERYLAND Ladner location requires F/T person, heavy lifting req’d. Apply in person, 6508 Ladner Trunk Rd. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

SOUTH ROCK LTD. is seeking an Asphalt Superintendent, Paver Operators, HD Mechanics and all experienced paving personnel for work throughout Alberta. Visit www.southrock.ca for more details or to apply. Fax 403-568-1327.

THRIFTY FOODS - Tsawwassen FLORAL DESIGNER needed part time. Send resume to hr@thriftyfoods.com posting #6646

MARKETPLACE

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $66! Richmond: May 8 or 30 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

SUMMER SESSION

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy

ONLINE COURSES

COURSES OFFERED ONLINE OR PAPER ALL SECONDARY GRADE 10-12 COURSES OFFERED

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TRAIN TO be a MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT. The Healthcare industry needs YOU! MTI Community College www.mticc.com, (1) 604-310-2684. LOVE YOUR JOB!

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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Garage Sale

Ladner

2 Family Sale ★ Sat, May 8★ 9 to 2 pm 4507 - 52A Street No Early Birds! Something for Everyone!

LADNER

Multi Family Sale Sat, May 8 9 am to 2 pm 5486 - 44th Ave

Household gds, furniture, lots of quality kids books. puzzles, games, baby stuff etc. Ladner - GARAGE SALE Sat., May 8th 9am-12 noon 5039 Duffy Place (off Linden & 50th Ave.) Woodworking tools, glass coffee + side table,kids stuff, household & misc. Montana van extra seats. Cancelled if raining.

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

CALL 604-794-2481 or 1-800-663-3381 (ext. 2481)

PRIVATE TUTORING, K-7, certified Teacher, references avail. Denise Hardman. 604-943-8409

Looking for a career in

Education? Log on to working.com to ﬁnd a job you’ll love.

Furniture

SACRIFICE $4500 Farmhouse Collection dining suite, hutch, table & 4 chairs, from Country Furniture. $1500.604-943-4513

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Lumber/Building Supplies

NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Childcare Available

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Garage Sale

LADNER

Garage Sale Sat, May 8 9 to 2 pm 5079 Westminster Ave.

Some furniture, HH Misc. No Early Birds!! Tsawwassen

GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 8th 9am-1pm 4997 - 4th ave.

Tools, toys, furniture, HH items, hockey eq. collectibles.

ENGLISH BLUFF SPRING CLEAN Saturday Only! May 8 ★ 8 to Noon 5102 - 2 A Ave, Tsw.

Antiques, Clothes/Shoes, Books, Computers, TV . . .

East Ladner-

GARAGE SALE! Sat May 8th ★ 8am - 1pm No Early Birds 6308 - 45B Ave

Exciting things, some tools, books, wine making goodies, Western boots & clothing.

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Any time after May 10, 2010

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FLEXSTEEL LEATHER dble reclining sofa, camel 6 yrs old, good cond $250. Call 604-946-0613

Furniture ★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Top Notch USED FURNITURE Just arrived from the RICHMOND INN.

Mattresses, Headboards, Nite Tables, Dressers, Sofa Beds, Banquet Chairs, Desks, Lamps, TV’s, TV Armoires, Carpets, Drapes, Bedspreads, Linen...and much more! 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators www.anizcofurniture.com

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Sports Equipment

DUFFY BASKETBALL hoop, heavy duty, good cond. $75, 604-948-4808

GARAGE SALES

Tutoring Services

REGISTRATION

Keyword: Education

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636

UP TO ONE YEAR TO COMPLETE

www.fvdes.com

Furniture

Ladner Craft Swap Meet Fundraiser Monarc Place Sat May 8.. 9:30am - 12:30pm Ladner Baptist Church 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd Back of Church...Gym Scrapbooking, Cards, Misc Craft Supplies & Food etc.

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2 GRAY CUSTOM made (Paramount recliners)only 1 reclines, $175 for pair. 604-943-5893

Childcare Available

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Garage Sale

TSAW Moving/Garage Sale May 8th 8 am - 1pm Everything must go! 5047 2 A Ave Furniture, tools, household items of all sorts. & Art materials + frames

Tsawwassen -

GARAGE SALE

Sat May 8th 8am - noon 350 English Bluff Road No Earlies Please! Roll top desk, furniture, kids items & lots more.

604-946-9814

Bright Eyes Academy Child Care Centres

Programs for ages 0 - 12 Visit our website:

www.brighteyesacademy.ca Register Now for Preschool 2010/11

604-682 -2528

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Wanted to Buy

LARGE CAGE wanted for 2 pet rats, 604-940-0423

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Garage Sale

North Delta

Mother’s Day Garage $ale Sunday, May 9, 9 am to ? 7690 Barrymore Dr

Tsaw

GARAGE SALE

Sat. May 15th 8:30am - 12:30 5675 Greenland Dr. Twin bed & night stand, Little Tykes playfort, crib, toddler clothes, toys, TV, nordic track & more!

Weekends were made for shoppping, so make sure you check our Classifieds every Weekend for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area!

Follow the garage sale trail every weekend in

The Delta Optimist Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad

SPRING GARAGE SALES 3015

Childcare Available

BOUNDARY BAY MONTESSORI HOUSE ● Preschool and full day Kindergarten ●Limited spaces for Grades 1-7 www.bbmh.com

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Call Carmen @ 604.946.8114 for Registration Details www.highhopesschool.ca

CHILD CARE

30 months to 11 years

604-837-7727

info@creativespaces.ca

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Daycare Centres

COIN COIN QUACK QUACK Family daycare, French Immersion, Ladner, 0-12 yrs. Openings available. Pls Call Marie-Claude 604-946-7402

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Preschools/ Kindergarten Global West Montessori

Preschool & Kindergarten

www.globalwestmontessori.ca 402 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen (English Bluff Elementary School)

604-943-0525

in the community.

Lady Bug Lodge

Bug Lodge Lady BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BRAND NEW CENTRE BIG, BEAUTIFUL,

BRAND CENTRE Infant &NEW Toddler, 3-5 Daycare & Preschool Infant & Toddler, 3-5 SPACES AVAILABLE! Daycare & Preschool

GRAND OPENING May 1st, 2010, Spaces available ECE Cert & Montessori Trained.Tsawwassen Christine 604-724-6125 EXP’D CHILDCARE provider has full time spot avail immed, Central Ladner. Call 604-946-6454

Wilson call Chrystalynn SPACES AVAILABLE! 604.948.5222

Delta Christian School

604.948.5222

Delta Christian School & Preschool (604) 946-2514 4789 - 53rd Street, Ladner

Wilson call Chrystalynn Cwilson@lfts.ca Cwilson@lfts.ca

Equipping Children for Life www.deltachristianschool.org Education You Can Have Faith In

Print or On-Line http://classiﬁed.van.net Tel: 604-630-3300 Fax: 604-985-3227

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Dogs

Cats FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

PERSIAN KITTEN spayed female 6 mth CFA reg health gaur gentle $600 firm 604-939-1231 www.dreamhimicattery.com

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652 POM PUPS 7 months old, male, neutered, all shots, ckc, cute, vet ✔, $700 obo. 604-590-2423

Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com AUSSIE PUPS. Ten to choose from. Ready to go the first weekend in June. Tails & claws done. Both parents available to view. $700 - $1000/ea. 604-607-7372

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy profitable career as a professional certified dog trainer. PCTIA Government registered program in Vancouver DogStars Professional Dog Trainers School now accepting registration for Fall 2010 & Spring 2011. Phone: 604-878-STAR (7827)Web: www.DogStars.ca

Lower Publishing, Lower Mainland Publishing, aa Canwest company, has has partnered with the BC SPCA partnered SPCA to encourage encourage responsible pet to pet guardianship and the humane guardianship humane treatment of animals. Before treatment Before purchasing a new puppy, purchasing puppy, ensure the seller has provided ensure provided excellent care and treatment excellent treatment of the the animal and the breedof breeding parents. For a complete ing complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable guide reputable breeder and other considbreeder considerations when acquiring erations acquiring aa new pet, visit spca.bc.ca. new spca.bc.ca.

CHIHUAHUA PUP, purebred, family raised, male, ready to go. Vancouver. $390. 778-239-6252

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Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

PUPPY PARADISE Havanese Gorgeous & Smart! (PB, Reg’d) M $895. F $995. 778-552-0822

4530 RARE! CHOCOLATE & BLUE French Bulldogs, 1st in Canada. Reserve now! 604-802-6934 www.westcoastfrenchbulldogs.com

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

ALL accounting services 15+ years experience, bookkeeping, payroll etc. etc. Helen Petre CPB 604-897-5771 helenpetre@shaw.ca

Business Opportunity

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com ARE YOU READY TO CHOOSE... how much you earn? When you want to work? Who you work with? Where you work? We train you online. Go to: www.liveyourdreamtoo.com BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. $$$ MAKE FAST CASH - Start Your Own Business - Driveway Sealing Systems, Possible payback in 2 weeks. Part-time, Full-time. CALL Today Toll-Free 1-800-465-0024. Visit: www.protectasphalt.com

Destinations

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Okanagan/ Interior

OSOYOOS WATERFRONT 3br, 2bath, fully equipped & furn large deck, BBQ, ac, canoes, priv. dock, Avail June to Sept. $1500 /wk, 604-922-6103...551-3014

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Look into the Classifieds to find dogs, cats and plenty of other pets looking for a home like yours!

Place Your Ad for

3 Lines – 3 Times

SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application. www.tntsharpeirescue.com please contact freesharpei@hotmail.com SHIH TZU & Lhasa Apso pups, home raised, vet ✔ 1st shot, dewormed, ready to view, $495. Chwk 604-702-1960 or 794-3197

11 Papers!

To place an ad, please call 604-630-3300.

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Income Tax Preparation Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Ladner 30+ Years Experience

604-940-1934 ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

25 years Experience Business, Non-profit Associations Housing & Personal taxes, payroll Call Gilles: 604-789-7327 www.scorpio-consulting.com

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-630-3300.

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Condos/ Townhouses

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

BECOME A LOCKSMITH 5 Days Hands on Training. Visit www.mrprolock.com or call Terry 604-773-5625

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Burnaby

Surrey

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford beautifully updated end unit 1250sf 3br 2ba thse $239,900 504-1551 id5107 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $468,888 722-3996 id4694 New West recently remodelled 1br condo, near amenities $167,900 525-8577 id5081 Port Moody Suter Brook Village top floor 710sf 1br condo $359,900 313-1480id5083 Sry Cloverdale 1910 Heritage Home 3082sf 7br 3.5ba w/suite $649K 576-3191 id5054 Sry Fleetwood 3260sf 3or4br 2.5ba, 17192sf lot, triple garage $725K 599-7009 id5093

Houses - Sale

6020-01 Price reduced MLS #V811457, 2103-6540 Burlington Ave, Burnaby next to Metrotown-Sunday 1-4pm 604-849-0082

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Ladner/ South Delta

$365,000 2BR - 2bath Condo Spec 180° view. Beautifully reno, elegant decor, granite, tile & hardwood. Walk-in shower. Stainless appls, gas fp. Crown mouldings & chair rails. Bldg completely updated & rain screened. Gym, spa & pool. Near skytrain. 604-628-8172 http://picasaweb.google.ca/ tocololo/CondoOdysseyTowers

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS.1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

SPRING SAVINGS!!! First 8 weeks for $88. Look great, Feel great. Lose weight. Guaranteed. Call Herbal Magic 1-800-781-0539 for more information. Limited Time Offer.

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Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

IN A CAR Accident? Getting DIVORCED? INHERITANCE coming? GET MONEY TODAY!

2 BR + Den Townhouse, rancher style, end unit, lrg patio, 6 appl, new roof, adult complex. $419,900. Ladner. 604-940-8723

Real Estate Services

Ready to Graduate From Particle Board? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Agents

Low $$ Down - Easy Qualifying 1 (800) 963-2115 www.StrategicHousing.ca

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DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member.

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RENT TO OWN

ROTTWEILER PUPS Purebreds. D.O.B. 03/04/10. 3 females & 1 male. Full tails; dew claws removed; dewormed & vet checked. Ready now! $800 firm. (1)-604-794-3953, Chilliwack

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

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Financial Services

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Up to $10,000 Canada Wide Settlement Lenders 1-866-210-7200

Business Services

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Business Services

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START YOUR OWN part or fulltime business. Make huge money. We will train you. Call 403-261-5014 or go to our website: www.works4me.me/byob.

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

DOUBLE DOODLES! Goldendoodle x Labradoodle Pups Best of the Best! Almost ready Fr. $850.00 Call 604-533-6905

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PUPPY PARADISE - Beagles Cute & Cuddly! (PB, Reg’d) 1 M $795 1 F $895. 778-552-0822

PUPPY PARADISE Golden Retriever Awesome Family Dog! (PB, Reg’d) F $795 M $895 778-552-0822

AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Puppies! Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/ neutered, 1st shots, reg. w/ ALAA, $2500 250-494-3107 Summerland

Lessons/Training

Cares! GOLDEN DOODLE Pups Beautiful, intelligent Email pics available. $850 1-877-563-4259

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Real Estate

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RENTALS

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Apt/Condos

55+, 1 bed + den; steps from mall; quiet, spacious, in heart of Semiahmoo. No pets/no smoke. Call 604-560-4461

* WE BUY HOUSES * * Since 1998 Older House! Damaged House!

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North Delta

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North Vancouver

BRITANNIA BEACH: 20 min. to Horseshoe Bay 3/4 br upgrades 1/3 acre unlimited specatular Ocean & Mtn Views. A must see. $ 599,000 604-896-2394.

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Industrial/ Commercial

Kerry Court

Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg. Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping, recreation centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487 Nice bright 2 bedroom suite available, rent includes 3 appliances, carpets, drapes, u/g parking and laundry facilities. Located on bus route and close to shopping centre. For more info or to view please call 604-943-7612

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

Kelly Court

3230 SQ FT BUILDING

7150 sq ft landscaped corner lot. Excellent cond. Zoned Service-Commercial & residential. Two 10x12’ Loading Doors, Mezz, AC Triple A 9ft Pallet Racks Torchon roof 2008, paint Fenced yard, 600V 4 wire 400 Amp, 3 phase power. Langley, $789,800.00

604-856-1634

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Lots & Acreage

★ MISSION ★ 1.35 Acres Come Build your Dream Home Rare Cul-de-sac building lot in Mission. Street of High End Homes, backs onto Greenbelt. Lots of Privacy - Room for sep garage. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by 9749 Jones Terrace on Dewdney Trunk Rd, nr the Abbey, $298K. Call Len 604-763-4118

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $339,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

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Out Of Town Property

1 bedroom suite available mid-May 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 or to make an appt. please call 604-782-4326

LADNER

Harbourside

Affordable 3 bedroom suite available 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 information please call 604-946-9268

Del Rio

1 bedroom suite available in quiet well maintained building. Rent includes 2 appl., carpets, drapes, h/w and parking. To make an appt. to view please call 604-946-9268

Evergreen Lane

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

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To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-630-3300 KAMLOOPS RIVERFRONT. Watch Swans & eagles from deck on a 20x600sf lot. Waterski on S. Thompson from wharf. Quiet area quaint 2 br w/bsmt. Priced to sell $493,000....Royal LePage Kamloops Joyce 1-866-374-3022

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Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

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Recreation Property

COZY COTTAGE Home on .82 acres Lake Front, less than 1 hour fr Vancouver. Just $525K. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

Greensview

10671 WESTSIDE Drive, Canterbury Hts, N. Delta; Sunday only, 2- 4pm. Updated home with view! $584,900. Bob Edwards, Re/Max Performance Rlty, 604-590-4888

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Apt/Condos

CALL 604 946-1094

TSAWWASSEN www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,500 down $1,975/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL ★Studio $665, ★(3) 1 BDRM’s $765, $785, $795, Avail. May. 1 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

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Homestay

HOMESTAY FAMILIES wanted for overseas students please contact: Lewis Lee 604-931-0663

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Fun By The Numbers

Fun By Numbers LikeThe puzzles?

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South Burnaby

BBY, S. Friendly female seeks a roommate to share ½ duplex near Metrotown. Accomodations include furnished room, hydro/ cable/’net. Sh’d laundry. NS/NP. $550/mo. Immed. 604-722-6701

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ROOM AVAIL in comfortable Tsawwassen home. Suits mature, prof person or student. $550/mo (includes delicious meals). Call 604-943-6130 or 603-7210

6602 TSAWWASSEN, VIEW Crescent 2 BR, 2 bath, top flr, 3 yr old bldg, inste w/d, 1 u/g prkg. Avail June 1. $1525/mo. N/S, N/P & Refs. 604 505-8467, sloo@shaw.ca

Shared Accommodation

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM BRIGHT g/l ste, Ladner $800, suits 1 pers. incl util/cable/ Wi/shared wd. patio & back yard, N/P, N/S 604-940-1787 1 BDRM garden level, Ladner laundry avail. $700 incls utils, np, ns, avail now 604-952-0885 1 BR Carriage house, Brand new, 1 parking, SS f/s, d/w, micro, w/d, N/S N/P, $900/mo, Ladner, Now. 604-940-2264 or 778-838-6949

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Houses - Rent

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Office/Retail Rent

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LADNER 3 BR upper duplex, 1.5 baths, updated kitchen, shared yd & w/d, n/s, n/p, $1200 + utils. Jun 1. 604-946-4546, 604-946-2405 LADNER, lower level, 2 BR, cul de sac, lge fenced sth facing yard, w/d, avail. June 30. $1200/m. incl util. n/s, n/p. 604-946-8194.

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Suites/Partial Houses

★ MODERN ★ Studio/Coach House Upper Tsaw bright open plan living with great kitchen, 4 appl, private N/S, $695 + hydro 778-230-8753

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BDRM T/H, off Bridgeport & 4 Rd in Richmond, avail. immed. Shared Utilities/ laundry with 1 bdrm downstairs sep. ste. 1 Full bath, 1 Master Bdrm, 2 Other bdrms, Balcony, Wood F/P, full kitchen. 1 Parking Stall in Carport. Extra stall’s available upon request and Fee. NO SMOKING, Pets ok. $1285/month

6615

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QUIET FAMILY needs 4 bdrm+ home in Gtr Van Area. N/S N/P call: 250-688-0486

6535

6615

Wanted To Rent

SENIOR COUPLE would like to rent condo in Twas 2 br, 2 bath, w/d, N/P, afternoon sun on balcony, close to stores, long term if possible, willing to pay up to $1250/mth. Call 604-943-5315

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

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To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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9120

Detailing

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9125

Domestic

1994 BUICK Regal Ltd white, 4 dr V6, only 162 K, all power, 1 family pampered $2150. 604-987-9571

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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9155

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Delta Families Needed to Host Delta Families Needed Host International Students fortoSummer International Students for Summer and Regular Programs

International students grades Programs 5 to 10 are participating in a andinRegular summer program in the Delta School District. Students will be International students 5 to are participating a placed two per home inforgrades one or two10months. Families in with summer in the Delta School District. Students will per be children program / teenagers preferred. Homestay fees are $800 student for each month.for one or two months. Families with placed two per home Full year /international students are also arriving various children teenagers preferred. Homestay feesatare $800times per during the year. student for each month. For more information contact: Full year international students are also 604-329-0373 arriving at various times Ladner: Kerstin Dashkewytch, during the year. Kdashkewytch@GoDelta.ca For moreTeri information contact: Tsawwassen: Gallant, 604-319-2575 tgallant@GoDelta.ca Ladner: Kerstin Dashkewytch, 604-329-0373 North Delta: Gerda Chase, 604-202-9686 Kdashkewytch@GoDelta.ca gchase@GoDelta.ca

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Boats

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9522

Motorhomes/RVs

9540

1971 DUTCH SWINGER, 14 ft, North Shore, clean, dry, asking $1,150. 604-831-4545 2006 2 BR, 39 ft, 2 slides, queen bed, front bunks, $28,000 obo. 604-522-5213

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9160

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Sports & Imports

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HOME SERVICES 8055

8075

Cleaning

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8058

Computer Services

Drywall

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8087

Excavating

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8060

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

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one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

Fencing/Gates

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8110

Floor Refinishing

HENRY’S

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604-771-8885

8125

Gutters

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8130

Handyperson

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8155

Landscaping

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778-885-5009

Handyperson

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Trailers/Tents/ Campers

2004 GMC SIERRA 3/4 SLE 4x4, 160km, loaded, good cond. $14,000, obo. call 604-880-0613

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9515

2005 VOLVO XC70. Blue w. tan leather. Immaculate family car. 112K. $19,900. 604-926-1778.

2008 TOYOTA Yaris RS 4 dr, auto, pwr pkg, 34 k, 4 snows, ext warranty $14,500 604-990-0851

OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

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9145

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Christopher James Landscapes Retaining Walls, Patios, Garden Design. Free Est. 604-880-4702

8160

Lawn & Garden

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8160

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8160

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8185

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8205

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8220

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8255

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8255

Rubbish Removal

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP

Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-HAUL (4285)

Locally Owned... ● So you pay less ● DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599 dunbardisposal.com removes comm. & res. junk at an upfront & reas rate Ian Gow 604-765-3867

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Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

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Window Cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING • Free Estimates

Jim 604.943.9694 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-244-9446

Over 25 years serving South Delta

• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings

604-649-9600 604-591-3754

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Tiling

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943

Renovating? Refer to the home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

Don’t struggle cutting your grass. Hire a Lawn Care professional. See section 8160 in the Home Services.

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