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Former premier Bill Vander Zalm spoke Monday night in Ladner.

Liberals are on notice, Zalm tells HST rally BY

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The people have already sent a powerful message to the Gordon Campbell government, so it better listen. Former premier Bill Vander Zalm showed he hasn’t lost any of his flare as he delivered that message in a colourful speech about the highly controversial harmonized sales tax Monday. Roughly 100 showed up at the public meeting, sponsored by Fight HST, at Sacred Heart Parish in Ladner to hear what the former Socred leader had to say about the tax that takes full effect July 1. The Fight HST leader, who’s also a Ladner resident, announced a province-wide petition against the tax has already surpassed 400,000 signatures in just five weeks. Delta South was the first Lower Mainland constituency to reach the goal of having 15 per cent of registered voters sign up. “We’re very lucky that we have in place the initiative referendum recall legislation. For the first time in the history of this country, we’re actually able to do something about it,” said Vander Zalm. “We’re able to tell the government, ‘Look, 80 to 90 per cent of the people are opposed to something and you simply go back to Victoria and say you don’t care, you’re going to pass it anyway regardless of how people feel. Well, that’s not democracy, that’s a See RALLY page 3

Dr. Navdeep Grewal says an expanded ER is great, but without adequate staffing patients aren’t being seen in a timely manner.

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Delta Hospital has its multimillion dollar emergency department expansion to better serve the community, but wait times have increased. That’s the alarming message by Dr. Navdeep Grewal, spokesperson for the emergency physicians, who warned that patient demand at the ER has grown significantly since 2006. The hospital has not increased its staffing, she said, meaning patient wait times are steadily increasing. “They do get seen here but they don’t get seen in a timely manner. In emergency medicine, care when it’s delayed is essentially care that’s denied,” she told the Optimist in an interview Monday. “That’s what we’re trying to

get across: Yes, we do get around to seeing them, but they are not being seen in a timely manner and are getting cared for in a way that they should be.” Emergency room physicians across the province have gone public in recent days about serious staffing shortages due to a stalemate in talks with the provincial government. The threeyear contract for ER physicians expired at the end of March, but Grewal said money is not an issue for the doctors. She explained a joint committee of provincial officials, the B.C. Medical Association and ER doctors was created in 2007 to find a better formula for ER staffing at 19 B.C. hospitals. The com-

mittee failed to reach a consensus and was dissolved at the end of 2009. Since that time there has been no progress and no talks, she said, adding the Ministry of Health rejected what had come from the committee. Delta has just one ER physician working at any one time, said Grewal, including the regular “peak hours” between 10 a.m. and 1 a.m. “The peak of that is afternoons and evenings and we are just overwhelmed. We have 27,000 patient visits a year,” said Grewal. “We have this great ER and are totally thankful for the community for building this ER. What it did was give us the space and the

equipment, but now we have more people coming to the ER, a 20 per cent increase since 2007.” ER doctors in Delta would like at least one more physician on shift during the busiest times, noted Grewal. While the longer wait times at Delta Hospital have impacted patient care, doctors have been told by the College of Physicians and Surgeons not to provide patient stories, said Grewal. “I can certainly vouch for near misses. I can not give you specific examples or numbers, but considering we have so many patients and one doctor at a time, there’s definitely near misses,” she said. In response to the ER staffing issue in Delta, Health Minister Kevin Falcon told the Optimist his See ER page 3

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May 12, 2010 The Delta Optimist A03

Plans are in works for Alexa’s Bus

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Conservative MP John Cummins (right) and Ernie Crey of the Sto:lo First Nation (left) joined Elena Edwards (centre) on her canoe journey to Victoria, where she planned to join Alexandra Morton at the provincial legislature.

Foes join hands to fight fish farms Cummins and Crey see eye-to-eye over threat to wild salmon stocks BY

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Over the years, DeltaRichmond East MP John Cummins and Ernie Crey of the Sto:lo First Nation have traded shots over native fishing issues. Cummins has accused Sto:lo fishermen — particularly Cheam band members — of illegal poaching and black market sales of food fish. But in a display of solidarity last Friday, Crey and Cummins stood together on the deck of a seine boat for a common cause: Fighting fish farms, which they believe are primarily

responsible for the decimation of Fraser River salmon stocks. Crey and Cummins left Steveston aboard the 80foot Pacific Viking, which was shepherding a 26-foot canoe filled with young paddlers — the youngest a 13-year-old boy — to Vancouver Island to join Alexandra Morton in her march to the legislature to pressure the B.C. government to put curbs on fish farming. “When it comes to saving wild salmon, I think I’m pretty much on the same side as John,” said Crey, who is the fisheries advisor for the Sto:lo Tribal

RALLY from page 1 dictatorship.” The ex-premier delivered a familiar message, saying many small businesses and average citizens that don’t earn a substantial wage would be hit the hardest. Vander Zalm described how he ended up as the Fight HST leader after experiencing incredible frustration when he heard news the Liberal government had reached a deal with Ottawa to blend the GST and PST into a single tax, which would apply to many goods and services previously exempt. Noting the tax will only encourage the growth of the underground economy, he said the province has no right to pass its taxing

authority to the feds. “We’re turning things over to the feds that belong to the province. We’re turning things over to the feds so they can make more money. The $1.6 billion they’re giving us is nothing. The extra income tax they’ll collect, just because we’re taking on the HST, according to my account, will be in the order of $2 billion a year in extra income tax,” he said. “People will argue that in Ottawa it’s all our money too, but when you start sending them more than what we already are, we’re at the losing end, so it’s totally wrong.” Fight HST organizer Chris Delaney explained

Council. “We’re here in support of Alexandra Morton and the good work she’s been doing,” said Cummins, who no longer fishes himself but who still holds a commercial fishing licence. When Elena Edwards heard Morton was walking from the north tip of Vancouver Island to Victoria to lobby for change in the way fish farms operate in B.C., she wanted to help and organized a canoe trip. Since leaving Hope, her group has collected hundreds of signatures on a petition calling for change. When Crey heard about the venture, he called

Cummins, who arranged for Erling Olsen to accompany them on his 80-foot seine boat. Olsen has been fishing Fraser River sockeye since 1958. He has seen fluctuations over the years in salmon stocks but has never witnessed anything like what happened last year, when a return predicted to be 10 million ended up at just 1.3 million. “I’ve never seen a whole run disappear like that for no reason,” he said. “That’s the highest drop in history, I would say.” Morton and her supporters converged at the legislature Saturday.

the initiative is not just a “one shot” attempt to stop the HST. He noted the petition is legislation with several parts, including telling the government to repeal the agreement it signed with Ottawa. The second part of the proposed bill is to reinstate the PST, while the third part is to refund HST money already collected. “The petition is really Plan A, the carrot. We’re going to give the government the opportunity to do the right thing and vote according to the wishes of the people. But as you’ve noticed in the last while, this government hasn’t been known to do the right thing, so we didn’t want to completely rely on their good wishes,” he said. The next part of the

strategy is what Delaney refers to as Plan B, or “the stick,” which is to launch a recall. A recall can’t begin until 18 months after the last election, so it wouldn’t occur until November, he explained. Thousands of people have already signed up to be volunteers to target one or two ridings. One of those could be the premier’s riding, suggested Delaney. With more than seven weeks left in the 13-week signature gathering campaign, the petition is poised to hit the 500,000 mark, equivalent to more than one-third of all voters in the last provincial election, according to Fight HST. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, who attended Monday’s rally, was recognized by Delaney for her support.

A mobile blood-alcoin advance by emailing hol laboratory could help alexaslegacy@yahoo.ca. save lives on B.C. streets, Two weeks ago, Solicitor according to a group pushGeneral Mike de Jong ing to have such a unit announced proposed named in honour of Alexa changes to the province’s Middelaer. impaired driving laws. If The four-year-old Ladner passed, they will make girl was killed by an alleged impaired driver two years ago. This Friday evening, her family and friends are hosting a meeting at Morgan Creek Golf Club in South Surrey to unveil their plans for “Alexa’s Bus,” a vehicle that would be dedicated to FILE PHOTO gathering evidence Alexa Middelaer was just four when she at crash sites where was killed two years ago. alcohol has been a factor. B.C.’s penalties for impaired The unit would employ driving the most severe in specially-trained officers. the country. “It’s very difficult work,” In memory of Middelaer, said Steve Barrett, an orgade Jong announced a new nizer of the event. “In B.C., provincial goal: to reduce we have no specialized alcohol-impaired driving vehicle (and) officers to fatalities by 35 per cent by be equipped to investigate the end of 2013. those accident scenes.” Alexa’s parents, Laurel Such mobile labs exist and Michael Middelaer, in parts of the U.S., Barrett were on hand as de Jong said. announced the stiffer penalFriday’s event is designed ties. The couple has worked to raise awareness about the tirelessly to bring awareness concept and raise money to to the issue and amend the get the idea off the ground, province’s drunk-driving he said. Those who plan to legislation since losing their attend are asked to register daughter in May 2008.

ER from page 1 ministry recognizes the exceptional work of ER physicians, nurses and other professionals. While he appreciate the doctors are attempting to make their case for increased resources, discussions between his ministry and the B.C. Medical Association are ongoing, he said. “As part of that process, the ministry and BCMA will jointly determine where additional resources are needed most, just as we did in 2007 when we increased the number of full-time equivalent staff across the province by more than seven per cent, with Delta Hospital seeing an increase. I would also like to note that across B.C., ER visits

have increased by an annual average of approximately two per cent since 2005,” explained Falcon. Government and health authorities are turning to innovation to deal with increased pressures, said the minister. The ministry notes that as a result of a pay for performance pilot in four Fraser Health ERs, patients are being treated and discharged at a faster rate. Falcon said discussions between the BCMA and ministry are ongoing, and the ministry has communicated numerous times in recent weeks with the association. Falcon said he met with the president of the BCMA last week.

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Changes made to prevent Hwy. 17 head-on Signs, pylons installed in wake of triple fatal collision in February BY

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Changes have been made to the interchange of highways 17 and 99 in an effort to increase road safety. The move came after a horrific head-on crash on Highway 17 just south of the interchange in February. On Feb. 19, three people died after a minivan going the wrong way on Highway 17 between Highway 99 and Ladner Trunk Road collided with another vehicle. The Dodge Caravan carrying two men entered Highway 17 heading south in the northbound HOV lane. The van crashed into a compact car, killing a Delta couple. The driver of the

mini van also perished in the crash. The passenger in the mini van, a 42-year-old Chilliwack man, sustained serious injuries and burns. Investigators said alcohol was a factor in the collision. In March, Delta council and the Delta police board sent letters to provincial Transportation Minister Shirley Bond requesting the ministry review the interchange to see if anything could be done to prevent similar crashes in the future. Last month, the ministry implemented a number of changes to prevent drivers from accidentally driving south in the northbound HOV lane.

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Delta goes low tech after glitch in earlier effort Delta council decided this week to try a lower tech method of surveying Tsawwassen residents about the area plan. At Monday night’s meeting, civic politicians voted in favour of disregarding the results of an online questionnaire and issuing a new one by mail. The new questionnaire will be administered and tabulated by a professional opinion firm. Controversy has surrounded the online survey since a problem was detected last month. Ken Kuntz, director of parks, recreation and culture who was acting chief administrative officer when the problem was discovered, told council the issue was brought to the attention of municipal staff on April 23. The online survey was found to not be recording some answers properly or not at all. Kuntz said the problem was traced back to a coding issue when the survey was created. He said staff failed to double check the work and the error went unnoticed until later in the month. “That was a very unfortunate circumstance,” he said. All 80 residents that responded to the survey were advised of the situation and that the results will be disregarded, Kuntz said. Last week, Mayor Lois Jackson apologized for the error. “This error has obviously had the effect of undermining the credibility of the Tsawwassen Area Plan process with some members of

its complexity. Opponents to the proposal to redevelop the Southlands spoke out against the move following the council meeting. “It is another example of taxpayers being forced to pay for staff and council’s ineptitude,” said Dana Maslovat, one of the organizers of Southlands the Facts, a community group formed to represent those against the rezoning of the Southlands. “The main question — whether the Southlands should remain designated as agricultural — could be asked at no significant cost during the upcoming by-election.”

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MURPHY’S LAW Fear the domino. Delta’s notice to Metro Vancouver that it wants to bargain with its own civic workers will usher in a new, and unpredictable, era in labour relations. The notification period is 24 months, so the next round of negotiations will still fall under the regional umbrella, but unless something unforeseen happens, Delta will go on its own soon enough. This independent approach, which is also being embraced by several other Lower Mainland municipalities, flies in the face of the coordinated method that has long been considered the best model because it doesn’t pit one jurisdiction against another, at least not openly. Dealing with public sector workers in a one-size-fits-all style kept everybody on the same page, particularly when it came to wages. The drawback was always a lack of independence, meaning Delta had to go along with decisions of the group even if they weren’t exactly what the municipality or its workforce had in mind. Once it goes on its own, Delta will enjoy that local autonomy, but it will come at a price as local governments will be at the mercy of each other when setting wages. Once a contract is settled — and usually only deals that favour workers are consummated quickly — the dominoes begin to fall in the other jurisdictions. Years ago, when school boards still had the power to set property tax rates, they also negotiated with their own teachers. All it would take in this district-by-district set up was for a teacherfriendly board somewhere in the province, whether it be in Dawson Creek or Duncan, to provide a generous salary increase for every other bargaining unit to point to it and demand similar compensation. They didn’t often get it, but they probably ended up closer than if they had bargained in a vacuum. Suffice to say, it worked so well the provincial government eventually took over the whole process. (To be fair, given Victoria was also paying those salaries, there was other reasons to bargain as one entity.) Now that Delta is headed in that direction you can bet it won’t be long before the CUPE local here points to a contract in Port Moody or Burnaby or somewhere else in the region and says, “Us too.” Local autonomy means civic politicians in these parts won’t be beholden to Metro Vancouver’s labour relations bureau to finalize a deal, but that doesn’t means their regional brethren still won’t have the ability to stick it to them.

Oppal should be thankful he’s not at centre of HST revolt DAN SOUTHARD

COMMUNITY COMMENT I used to know a guy who had a strange love for taunting people. I don’t know why, but he had some weird pathological need to find someone’s breaking point, and push them right up to it. I haven’t heard anything about him in decades, but I think he must be working as a strategist for the B.C. Liberal party. Always nice to see someone turn a hobby into a career. I don’t know how else to explain the Liberals’ Nixonesque tendency to make bad situations worse. They fumble more than a Crisco-soaked quarterback. Although, for one shining moment, when Solicitor General Kash Heed stepped down (following revelations that members of his campaign staff had committed a breach of the Elections Act during his campaign

last year) it seemed as though the Liberals were actually going to handle something with a modicum of grace. Then a little voice whispered in the Liberals’ ears, “Wait a minute, we’ve got to find a way to screw this up.” And voila, Gordon Campbell jumps the gun on reinstating Heed, only to have it revealed a couple of hours later the investigating special prosecutor is a member of a law firm that donated money to Heed’s campaign. Bravo. Fortunately, Heed had the good sense to again step down, and so, for now, the focus is back on the HST debacle. With all the baggage the Liberals were already carrying in Delta, it’s no surprise the response to the anti-HST petition has been, well, Zalmtastic (sorry). It seems the day Wally Oppal lost the election to Vicki Huntington may have been one of the luckiest of his life. Had he won, his constituency office would be reminiscent of the “reveal” scene in Murder on the Orient Express. Imagine what it would be like for his staff. They’d leave work each day looking like they were walking out of a First

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World War frontline trench. The question many people are still asking is why the Liberals agreed to adopt the HST knowing the potential firestorm it would cause across the province? Was it the lure of $1.6 billion from the federal government? Was it because they firmly believed it was such a great idea that people would just ignore the deceptions leading up to its inception? Or, did the Liberals believe British Columbians are so passive they would just shrug their shoulders and obediently open their wallets? I’m guessing all of the above, but moreover, I think the HST is actually just a clever way of feeding cash into the pockets of B.C.’s manufacturing and forestry industries without contravening NAFTA — a secret subsidy, if you will. Nevertheless, I still maintain that Bill Vander Zalm’s anti-HST petition will fail in its stated goal, regardless of how many signatures are acquired. The HST is here to stay, for better or worse. However, the HST petition may succeed in serving as a much needed wakeup call for the Liberals. Scared straight, one signature at a time.

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Stressed infant is adequate reason to quiet celebration Editor: Re: Complaints not worthy of police’s time, letter to the editor, May 8 When air horns scare an infant and cause extreme stress for the infant, it is a concern. Non-emergency numbers are used for nonemergency issues; should 911 had been used I could see a problem. The officer on May 3 mentioned in the letter saw the B.C. Children’s Hospital release form. Air horns are not necessary to announce a score but some feel they need to have one. We don’t hear the people cheering loudly or unknown cars driving down the road honking; we just hear the cars parked in people’s driveways and air horns. These air horns have

ruined our enjoyment of the game as it has made it impossible to sit and watch as we have to tend to a distraught child. Should the group have listened when first approached on April 25, the police would not have been involved. Instead, someone ran outside and set off the truck alarms and horns. A quick blast of a couple seconds is not the issue; it is the long, repetitive blast that causes the issue. On April 25, air horns, car horns and car alarms were used simultaneously to announce the game was won. Later, when trying to approach a neighbour, they would not listen. “I don’t talk to losers,” was the response. I was able to speak to one lady who was

willing to listen to the reason for the complaints; to her I say, “Thank you.” The police were not called on last Wednesday’s game as we thought after speaking to this lady others would understand since you are all close knit. We thought that maybe by the next game the reason would have been understood and some understanding would be shown. Maybe if you had to force feed your child for over a week and go to hospital with an infant that stopped eating and drinking because of stress you may understand. All we’re asking for is to keep it to the one quick blast. It’s not an unreasonable request, or so we thought. A. Loewen

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May 12, 2010 The Delta Optimist A09

Pick the Flick Public doesn’t always get ! n i W d n a what has been approved Letters to the Editor

Case in point: A house in my neighbourhood sold about two years ago. A development variance permit application sign was on the property for many months, asking for permission to make changes to the property. The new owners received permission to make the changes, which would give the house extra square footage and change the appearance of the outside. Basically it was a renovation. One day construction started. As time passed, the house got smaller and smaller and smaller. Then it was gone. A new house was being built. A new house wasn’t supposed to be there. What is to keep Century Group from discovering

sometime in the future the Southlands project just can’t happen as approved? Maybe there are unexpected financial problems, an unexpected tax, a natural disaster. Whatever the excuse, the project can’t go forward as originally planned. To help solve the problem there will be more density, less greenspace. As the article states, “Once construction has started, it’s far easier for a developer to get approval for something that may have been rejected earlier.” In the end the development will be whatever the developer wants. What you get is not always what was expected or originally approved. J. McKay

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Heli-One lights up Delta Hospital CHC Helicopter and its Delta-based helicoptermaintenance facility, HeliOne, have continued their support of Delta Hospital by supplying a set of mobile surgical lights. Valued at $20,000, the lights can be easily compacted and moved from operating room to operating room. The lights free up

space in the OR and can also be deployed to the new endoscopy unit to increase the number of day surgeries. “This is a great addition to our operating rooms because of the flexibility and improved productivity that is now possible,” said Teresa Cooper, Delta Hospital Foundation execu-

tive director. “We rely heavily on the support of corporate partners and Heli-One has shown great leadership and dedication to Delta Hospital.” Heli-One is the maintenance division of CHC Helicopter and is based at Boundary Bay Airport. “Many of Heli-One’s 350 staff live in this com-

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household, at least, I reign on the Scrabble board — no bragging intended. No one in the house can beat me. Again, not that I’m bragging. “This is such a STUPID idea,” I inform the husband. “Who came up with this idea, anyway? Someone who knows only 12 common nouns, no doubt, and feels it necessary to plunk down the word Bill. Or Mark. Or Candy.” The husband pondered. “You know,” he said. “Those are all also common nouns. You know... you can pay a bill. Or mark a paper. Or eat some candy.” I glared. This, of course, is something Scrabble kings — and Scrabble queens — are known to do when someone challenges their word choices. They glare. “OK!” I said. “How about Newfoundland? Now Newfoundland will be permissible, for crying out loud!” The husband pondered. Again. “No, dear,” he said.

“Newfoundland is 12 letters. You only get seven tiles. You’d have a hard time adding on to something else to come up with Newfoundland.” True enough. But the point is: Scrabble is a recreational institution. And a recreational institution — be it Scrabble or chess or Parcheesi — should not be tinkered with. “Imagine the outrage,” I said to my husband, “if someone decided to change the name of gin rummy to rum rummy? Or if someone decided to add 36 new squares to a checkerboard? Or if Monopoly money was converted to euros?” The husband had no answer. Scrabble, as far as I’m concerned, is perfect as it is. And it’s not like there’s a shortage of common nouns out there. The Scrabble folks will do what they want, and pay no attention to me. They’ve decided to mess around with the rules, and completely ignore the king.

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Rotarians join church members for humanitarian trip to Malawi DAVE WILLIS

Members of the Tsawwassen Rotary Club and Tsawwassen Alliance Church are on a two-week house-building trip to Malawi . “We’re going to build a home while we’re down there for a medical worker. The medical clinics that have been built are in outlying areas, rural villages, where there’s absolutely no access to health care at all,” said Kathleen Beaton, a member of both local groups who left for the African country late last week.

The project is part of an initiative of a Canadian humanitarian medical relief and development organization called Lifeline Malawi. The group has already set up medical clinics in the country. “What happens now is they have a hard time attracting trained medical personnel because once you have an education, you don’t want to live in a mud hut in a village. Our team is going to build a proper home,” said Beaton. The house will be made of brick and will have solar lighting, she noted. Eight people are going from the Rotary club and

church. The groups have raised $15,000 for the project. Chris Brooks, Lifeline Malawi’s founder, previously came to speak to both the club and church members, Beaton said. Beaton has been to Malawi before with the same organization before, taking used eyeglasses and helping fit people with them. “The poverty there is just amazing,” she said, noting it’s the fifth poorest country in the world. However, she did say that Lifeline Malawi, founded in 2003, “has made some real inroads” in the country.

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Public Hearing: May 18, 2010 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting will immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Project No. 1 Application for Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments (File No. LU005948) Location:

5050/5099/5188 Springs Boulevard, Delta as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

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Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 Amendment Bylaw No. 6849 To amend Section 9(a) of the C.D. 360-2 Zone by increasing the maximum permitted ﬂoor area of ‘Casita’ from 23 m2 to 30 m2. To amend the C.D. 360-3 Zone as follows: (i) Section 3(a) by increasing the maximum number of dwelling units for the entire C.D. 360-3 Zone from 243 to 296 units. (ii) Section 8(a) by changing the off-street parking requirements from two parking spaces for each dwelling unit to an average of 1.6 parking spaces for each dwelling unit for Phases 2, 3 and 4 only. (iii) Delete Section 9(e) to remove the requirement to provide Amenity Indoor Space.

(iii) by excluding the area that is shaded within the lands outlined in Map 1 from the Ladner Heritage Conservation Area 2 (LHCA 2 – Arthur Drive). Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 Amendment Bylaw No. 6842 To amend the Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 as follows: (i) by rezoning part of the subject property that is hatched in Map 3 from RS1 Single Family Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) 391 to allow subdivision into ﬁve bare land strata lots and construction of a single family dwelling on each lot; and (ii) by rezoning part of the subject property that is shaded in Map 3 from RS1 Single Family (0.4 ha) Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential to allow construction of one single family dwelling.

MAP NO. 2

Development Variance Permit LU005794 For the lot shaded in Map 3, to vary the Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 as follows: (i) by reducing the minimum average lot depth from 30 m to 29.1 m; and (ii) by exempting the front yard averaging requirement to allow a front yard setback of 7.5 m instead of 13.6 m for the principal structure. To vary the Delta Subdivision and MAP NO. 3 Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994 by reducing the minimum road dedication requirement for an arterial road to allow for the existing 18 m right-of-way to be maintained and to allow cash-in-lieu contributions for concrete sidewalk and street lighting improvements on Arthur Drive.

To amend the C.D. 360-4 Zone as follows: (i) Section 1 by changing “Eating and Drinking Establishment, excluding drive-through service or operation” from a permitted Accessory Use to a permitted Principal Use. (ii) Section 1 by adding the following to the list of permitted Principal Uses: • Bakery and Confections • “Convenience Store” including a post ofﬁce as an ancillary service| • “Drug Store” • “Ofﬁce Operation” • “Personal Services” • “Retail Trade” (iii) Section 6(a) to allow one Off-Street Loading Space in the required front yard.

To obtain a Heritage Alteration Permit for the lot shaded in Map 3. This Heritage Alteration Permit would allow for a new replacement home and detached garage, which would be generally consistent with the Ladner Heritage Conservation Area 2 – Arthur Drive guidelines.

Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski 604.946.3382 Web Page Location: Regular Meeting: May 3, 2010 #E03

Staff Contact: John Hopkins 604.952.3155 Web Page Location: Regular Meeting: May 3, 2010 #F10

Project No. 2 Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendments, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Heritage Alteration Permit (File No. LU005794)

Additional Information

Location:

4325 and 4317 Arthur Drive, Delta as shown on the maps

Applicant:

Brian G. Hart & Co.

Proposal:

Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Heritage Alteration Permit to permit subdivision from two lots into six single family residential lots.

Municipal Hall: Website: Email: Phone: Hours:

604.537.4743

Additional information, copies of the bylaw, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be reviewed until May 18, 2010. Community Planning and Development Department www.corp.delta.bc.ca com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca 604.946.3380 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

Delta Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment Bylaw No. 6841

Anyone who believes that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

To amend the Official Community Plan for the subject properties as follows: (i) by changing the Ladner Future Land Use Plan from Heritage 2 (HC)2 to Infill Single Family Residential (ISF) for the area that is shaded within the lands outlined in Map 1; (ii) by exempting the lands shaded in black in Map 2 from the minimum lot size of 370 m2 (3,982 ft2) as specified in Policy D.5 of the Ladner Future Land Use Plan; and

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to:

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2

Mayor and Council 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent. Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@corp.delta.bc.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofﬁce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded. MAP NO. 1 05085445

Telephone:

Heritage Alteration Permit LU005794

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In one case, the Tsawwassen landscaper took a sloped back yard with a small concrete patio and transformed it into a lush, tropical garden oasis that includes a circular brick patio, a low rock wall, soft lighting, palm trees and other plants. “It looks just gorgeous.” Van Vliet encourages her clients to utilize the entire yard,

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“It doesn’t need to be next to the house,” she says. She also urges people to be aware of exactly where their property lines are when planting trees. “You’re not allowed to plant trees on the municipal property,” she says. “And sometimes it’s halfway into your yard.” When planting trees, van Vliet also recommends keeping in mind how large they will grow, something a professional landscaper will be able to help with. Van Vliet says she sometimes acts as a consultant, helping choose what types of plants will work in the yard and where to place them, but then leaves the planting up to the client. “There’s a solution for every problem,” adds Steve Battell as he looks at pictures of a yard he and his landscaping company completely transformed.

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At 32, Battell has spent nearly half his life working to make homeowners’ front yards and backyards better and more beautiful. While he works in a management capacity now, doing everything from designing unorthodox patios to dragging his workers out of restaurants when it’s time to get back to work, he still has marks on his hands from the many years of hard, exacting work. Battell says one of the keys CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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of maze. The patio ended up looking unique, and surprisingly, quite good. Battell says another important factor in landscaping is getting a feel for the client’s budget. In 2009, Battell completed one of his most ambitious projects. The backyard consisted of two concrete decks and looked vaguely like Alcatraz. In a job that eventually cost $80,000, Battell used a bobcat, a crane and an excavator to completely

remake the yard. A crane was used to plant three large trees, decks were taken out and the yard was outfitted with a fire pit, a hot tub and a gazebo. Not all projects are that large and involved. Battell says he also caters to people that want to make a few improvements to their yard, but aren’t quite ready to fork over $80,000 to get it done. JESSICA KERR & JEREMY SHEPHERD

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athome CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 with plastic, wood chips, etc. — will feed the soil, keep the soil and plant roots cool, retain moisture to reduce watering and prevent weeds. Mulching also will cut down on the amount of time you spend watering and weeding. Plant from seeds Starts are 10 times more expensive than seeds and often are sold long after the plant should have been unpotted. (Never buy starts with roots growing through the bottom of the pot.) Starting seeds indoors is cheaper and will give you a jump on the season.

actually need, so consider starting or joining a seed exchange in your area. You can also harvest and store seeds for use the following year. Choose profitable plants If you have limited space, consider planting produce that costs the most in a store or at a farmers’ market. Monetarily, you get the best bang for your buck by growing cilantro, salad greens, chives, tomatoes and squash. Be sun savvy You’d be surprised how often experienced gardeners put a shade-loving plant in full sun or a sun-loving plant in the shade. Daylight is a moving target, so it can be difficult to ascertain the best location for each plant.

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2010 colours ‘lively and cheerful’

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Allow everyone an hour or so after arriving to peruse the goods.

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And while you’re splurging on that third slab of brie, you can rationalize that you’re sacrificing your bikini body to save the environment.

If more than one person desires an item, put the tickets into a hat and draw one.

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canning jar crafts will probably turn up more projects than you have jars.

If your gift is stolen, you get to either pick again or steal.

One good resource is Clever Nesting (clevernesting.com), a blog maintained by the creative duo of Devona Brazier and Colleen Penn.

(No, you don’t get to steal back the gift that’s just been taken from you, although you can reclaim it if you get the chance in a subsequent turn.)

The two Akron, Ohio, residents share ideas, experiences and instructions for creating everything from Crock-Pot cosies to heartshaped crayons.

Warning: This game works best with a group that has a healthy sense of humour and fair play.

While the blog isn’t specifically devoted to reusing items, the two clearly have a heart for recycling.

Good-natured wrangling and backstabbing are all part of the process, and if some participants don’t understand it’s all in good fun, things can get ugly.

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◆A Spring Fair at Beach Grove Elementary, 595517A Ave., Tsawwassen, is set for May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone welcome – family fun for everyone. ◆Evergreen Garden Club has a plant sale on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5498 Grove Ave., Ladner. Specialty plants and perennials, gardening

◆The Earthwise farm and garden are open to the public seven days a week and counts on volunteers to help keep it running – come check it out and see how you can get involved on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Earthwise Garden and Farm at 6400-3rd Ave. at Boundary Bay Road. Meet by the red barn.

◆There will be a semiformal Latin, Swing and Ballroom dance with an Oscar night theme on Saturday, May 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. $18 includes: a free dance lesson (7 to 8 p.m.), all-night snacks, coffee/tea/lemonade, a sandwich and salad buffet. Tickets available at the door. For reservations call Joy at 778-938-5702.

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Bring Learning to Every Level! Fire Safety ... It’s Smart & Fun! Delta Fire & Emergency Services is once again hosting our annual Open House events at the Delta Firehall. From Home Fire Safety to Firefighting as a career, The Open House Program will give you an inside look at our job in the Fire Service. Talk with our Firefighters, and learn about the challenges, the dangers and the rewards of our job. It’s about having fun while learning about your Fire Department! The times will be from 10AM until 3PM. Dates and locations of remaining Opening House events are shown below. Ensure that you are able to escape from your home • Locking your doors with a double-keyed deadbolt may keep you in, unable to escape in case of a fire or other emergency • In a fire, seconds count. Toxic smoke, heat and gasses may give you less than 2 minutes to safely exit your home. • Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and check them regularly • Have both hard wired and battery wired smoke detectors • Have an escape plan and a meeting place • Have a home fire drill regularly

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Meadow Gardens Golf Club, Ivory Room, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. You are invited to observe an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. After the meeting, there will be a question and answer period open to the public. As the fastest growing Health Authority in the province, we are receiving provincial and national attention for how we are redesigning our health care practices and care settings to meet the needs of our communities. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact us at: www.fraserhealth.ca feedback@fraserhealth.ca 604-587-4600

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◆The next regular meeting of the South Delta Low Vision support group will be held at the Ladner Pioneer Library on 47th Ave. on Tuesday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. Verna Cavers, who will talk about her trip to Ecuador, will be among the guest speakers. Visitors are welcome.

Classic 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Thursday July 22 • Beach Grove Golf Club

Back by popular demand: Emcee JAMIE TARAS, BC Lions Join us for a great day of Golf – lots of opportunity to network and fantastic prizes! • HOLE IN ONE prizes – you may be the lucky winner for $7500 in cash! • KP, long drive, 4some winners, most honest team • Tee gifts, coloured ball contest • Live & Silent auction • Gourmet BBQ buffet dinner • Lunch • Power cart included • Plus a few other fun competitions along the way!

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Seniors ◆Singles over 60 Friendship Group meets every third Wednesday of the month. If you are on your own, why not join us for fun and friendship. For more information call Janet at 604-943-4296 or Joe at 604-943-3317.

◆The Delta-Richmond Chapter of the Council of Canadians will present Michael Moore’s documentary, Capitalism - A Love Story, at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Wednesday, May 19, starting at 7 p.m. Discussion to follow. Admission by donation.

◆Join us for Sails and Tails, our eighth annual Charity Auction taking place Saturday, May 15 in support of BC Guide Dog Services and Autism Support Dogs. For tickets and to learn more about this event, call Linda or Sandra at 604940-4504.

◆Delta Seniors Community Planning Team invites Delta residents 55 and up to join us in learning together and planning for a future in Delta where seniors are active and involved in making our community a great place for all and supportive of those needing more assistance. We meet

◆The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its next regular monthly meeting at the Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19 Our secretary, Dick Williams,

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).

Fund Raisers

You are cordially invited to attend the 6th annual

Delta Sports Hall of Fame Gala Banquet Honouring this year's Hall of Fame Inductees and Sport Champions Saturday, June 12, 2010 Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, B.C. Cocktails: 6:30 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm Guest Speaker: Brent Seabrook

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will talk about his career and experiences living and working in Africa and Asia. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604- 9406542 for more information.

◆The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild invites you to attend our meeting on Tuesday, May 18. Val Smith will be joining us for a trunk show. We meet at the Sacred Heart Gym, 3900 Arthur Dr. in Ladner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and our meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are always welcome for a $5 entrance fee. For more information: www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca or call 604-9480692.

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the third Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Deltassist, 9097-120th St., conference room one. We are viewing a DVD entitled A Place for Everyone: Age-friendly Communities. For more information Contact Lynda or Kay at seniorscomm@ gmail.com or call 604-8183290.

May 12, 2010 The Delta Optimist A29 Feedback

Delta council gave final approval last week to a 3.98 per cent property tax increase for this year, which will translate into an additional $84 for the average Delta home. While property tax bills

will arrive in the mail in the coming weeks, homeowners have until July 2 to pay them. The Optimist asked:

What do you think about the tax hike?

Jennifer Jobes I think tax hikes are necessary for our economy to be stable and for us to enjoy the perks that we do enjoy living in Ladner. It’s a nice small town and it’s well taken care of. Nothing is free.

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

Miguel Flores Pretty much as always I don’t agree with this because we are already paying higher taxes than our neighbours, the U.S. We are losing competitiveness.

Marnie Huckvale I guess they have to get a high tax hike over with before they have an election year next year.

Minaz Kotadia I believe it’s way too high at this moment in time when most of their expenses are also simultaneously going higher.

Last week we asked you:

Should there be elementary academies? • 15.69 per cent said yes. • 68.63 per cent said no.

• 15.69 per cent said give it a trial period.

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Paul Taylor I think they waste the money, but we have to pay it.

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

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Class of 2010 has plenty of bark

Delta Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 10 new inductees including four with ties to North Delta secondary school It turned out to be the year of the Husky when it came time for the Delta Sports Hall of Fame to announce its 2010 class. Four of this year’s 10 inductees have connections to North Delta secondary school, including two athletes and the Huskies basketball team that captured the provincial title in 1975. All the inductees will be honoured at the Delta Sports Hall of Fame’s Banquet of Champions, slated for Saturday, June 12 at he Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen. Here’s a rundown of the 2010 class:

Builder

John Buis Basketball

Ron Toigo Hockey

This longtime Delta resident has not only made an impact on sports within the municipality but well beyond. When Toigo brought the Vancouver Giants into the Western Hockey League in 2001, he developed two community-based initiatives — the Road to Succeed Program and the Drug Squad. The Giants are based out of the Ladner Leisure Centre and all players are billeted locally. On the ice, Toigo brought the 2003 WHL All-Star Game, the 2005 Prospects Game, the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championships and the 2007

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The Delta Sports Hall of Fame 2010 class includes (left to right) Bill Edwards (team), Bindi Kullar (athlete), Greg Sharpe (team), John Buis (builder), Sean Hodgins (sponsor), Karen Clark (athlete), Chris Lean (son of coach Bill Lean) and Gordon Huff (son of pioneer inductee Albert Huff) Memorial Cup to Vancouver.

launched several programs.

Coach

Bill Lean Soccer

After playing for top amateur clubs in England, Lean moved to Delta in 1974 and wasted little time in contributing to the North Delta soccer community. Over an amazing 28-year period, he coached 22 different boys and girls teams. Lean coached at all levels of youth soccer, guiding his squads to Delta, District, Coastal and Provincial Cup championships. He also had the opportunity to coach at the B.C. Summer Games and the Western Cup Nike Championship. He continuously upgraded his coaching credentials, earning a National “C” license. Lean would also serve as Head Coach of the North Delta Soccer Club and

Athlete

Bindi Kullar Field hockey

An outstanding athlete while growing up in the Sunshine Hills area, Kullar achieved the level of national team status in 1996 and would go on to enjoy an outstanding career in Canadian colours. He earned a whopping 166 international caps which included winning gold medals at the 1999 and 2007 Pan American Games. He also played in two Summer Olympic Games — 2000 in Sydney and 2008 in Beijing. His Olympic highlight was scoring a goal against Germany in 2000. Many individual awards include being named Canada’s Male Player of the Year in 2008. Kullar has not only dedicated his time to playing a sport he loves but also helping children under-

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After getting introduced to the sport through the Delta Deas Rowing Club in the mid-1990s, this North Delta secondary graduate and standout athlete went on to have an outstanding career at the collegiate and international levels. She enjoyed a decorated junior career then continued her dominance at the University of Victoria where she helped the Vikings win four consecutive national championships. She also won gold in pairs and eights at the prestigious Canadian Henley Regatta. Clark joined the national team program in 2000 and had success in pairs and eights. She won bronze at a 2002 World Cup event then captured silver a year later in pairs at the World Championships.

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She went on to be a member of Canada’s eight crew at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Now retired, Clark has been working with VANOC.

Kathy Iggulden Softball

This North Delta secondary graduate was a pitching machine, dominating every level she played at. After helping B.C. win gold at the 1997 Canada Summer Games in Brandon, Iggulden moved onto Simon Fraser University where she promptly led the Clan to a second place finish at the NAIA national championships. A year later, she took it one step further as SFU won the national title and Iggulden collected several awards including NAIA All-American, Tournament MVP and Conference MVP. See Hall of Fame page 33

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He was a two-time provincial all-star with the North Delta Huskies back in the early 1970s but it’s off the floor where this 32-year veteran of the RCMP has made an even bigger contribution to basketball. Buis has served as president of Basketball B.C. for the better part of a decade and since 1992 has been a tournament director for the Boys “AAA” Provincial High School Championships. He has been recognized for his efforts with several awards, including the Sport B.C.’s President’s Award and Basketball Canada’s Provincial President of the Year. He also serves on the Basketball Canada and Basketball B.C. hall-of-fame selection committees.

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Photo finish! PHOTO BY SUSANNE BOHMERT

South Park student Shaun Coburn finishes ahead by a nose over teammate Louis Lovell in the Grade 7 Boys 1200m race at last Thursday’s Tsawwassen Regional Track and Field Meet. The two boys will go head-tohead again with other qualifying participants from Ladner and North Delta, at the District Track and Field Meet tomorrow at South Delta secondary school.

Ladner rider shines in California

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horse Stentano, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. One week later, Esmee Ingham of West Vancouver handily won the FEI Junior Team Test at the CDI 3* YJ Golden State Dressage Festival. Ingham is coached by Canadian Grand Prix rider Wendy Christoff of Ladner who is also enjoying a successful season.

Cutting the opening ribbon is MLA Vicki Huntington, Dr. Art Hister, Mayor Lois Jackson, MK Delta Lands president Joanne Barnett, Delta Hospital Foundation chair Lois Wilkinson with event organizer Neil Corbett.

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The future of Canadian dressage is in good hands following impressive results at recent U.S. West Coast CDI competitions, including by Delta’s Monica Houweling. Competing at the CDI 3* YJ Festival of the Horse, in Burbank, CA, Houweling, 17, made a clean sweep of the FEI Junior division winning the Junior Team, Individual and Freestyle (65.750%) tests riding her

On May 2 at Delta Hospital, 260 walkers raised over $55,000!

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’97 Invaders earn silver in White Rock South Delta ’97 Invaders season is off to a terrific start after a second place finish at the South Surrey/ White Rock Tournament. The rep fastpitch team received outstanding pitching from Montana Monk, Taylor Chan and Katrina Shipowich, while Maryah Copeland and Ingrid Baake were solid behind the plate. The Invaders won a pair of games in round-robin play to earn a playoff date with the Kelowna Heat. Big hits by Whitney Davis, Nicole McNamara, Monk and Copeland, along with great defensive plays from Megan

South Delta ’97 Invaders McNamara, Sydney Watt, Danica McCormack and Kylie Holliday, propelled the

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HALL OF FAME from page 30

Gretchen McLennan Rhythmic Gymnastics

This competitive dancer took her career to an entirely different level when she joined the Vancouver Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Club under the direction of 1984 Olympic gold medalist Lori Fung. The Ladner native didn’t waste any time in becoming a novice and junior provincial champion in her first two years of competing. Soon after, she made her international debut by representing Canada at a competition in Mexico City. She became a member of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in 1992 and would eventually earn “A” team status by placing third at the Elite Canada Championships in Winnipeg. She culminated her career at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, winning three medals — a gold in the team event and bronze in ribbon and ball.

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North Delta Huskies Basketball

The Huskies capped a dream season in 1975 by capturing the provincial “AAA” championship with a 72-57 victory over the Richmond Colts. A tight battle saw the Huskies pull away by outscoring Richmond 20-12 in the fourth quarter. The road to the final provided plenty excitement as North Delta edged Fraser Valley rival North Surrey 52-51 in the semi-finals thanks a pair of Mike Kenis free throws with just 15 seconds remaining. Earlier, the Huskies eliminated

defending champion Oak Bay. The successful run complete a memorable debut season for rookie head coach Bill Edwards who brought his team together to overcome the loss of starting centre and team captain Paul Steele due to injury. Steele would later become an Olympic gold medalist in rowing.

Pioneer

Albert Huff Harness Racing

A lifetime resident of Ladner, Huff was responsible for the re-birth and continued success of harness racing at Paterson Park. The venue was nothing more than a trampled down loop until 1948 when Huff headed a group that would take harness racing to another level entirely. The quality of races improved dramatically, as did Paterson Park with a grandstand, floodlights and betting machines all added over the next 20 years. Huff continued his commitment to harness racing right up until his death in 1967. Huff also was a World War I veteran and served on Delta council. He was named Delta Citizen of the Year in 1966. In 2008, he was recognized by the B.C. Standardbred Harness Racing Hall of Fame for his enormous contribution to the sport.

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This company’s generosity began when George Hodgins donated a sizable portion of land in Tsawwassen to Delta which would become Diefenbaker Park. His son — Sean Hodgins — has continued the family generosity with monetary support to a lenghty list of grateful recipients. This outstanding level of community support and commitment is rarely seen, yet it continues year after year.

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Obituaries

MURRAY, Phillips Douglas

November 20, 1921 - May 7, 2010 Born in Port Elgin, New Brunswick, Phil served as an R.C.A.F. navigator in World War II. On his return to Canada he met the love of his life Margaret Anne Ross. Phil and Marg moved to Vancouver with their growing family in 1957. Blessed with a keen analytical mind, he went to S.F.U. in the sixties and earned a BSc in Biology. He had a distinguished career with the Federal Department of Fisheries, followed by a retirement devoted to friends, family and volunteer work for the elderly. He loved gardening, playing tennis, duck hunting, a good martini and above all his family. Phil was a kind, generous man, renowned for his jokes, stories and love of good company. During his life Phil befriended and helped many people and his home was always a welcoming place. He is survived by his loving wife Marg, children Richard, (Gisela), Ross (Lynne), Bill (Jude), Pam (Rob) and Bob (Laura), grandchildren Laura, Kirsten (Darrell), Michael (Natalie), Alison, Adam, Graydon, Lauren and Andrew, great-grandchildren Sage, Ethan and Mikayla and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed and remembered lovingly. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 1:30 PM at St David’s Anglican Church 1115 - 51A Street, Tsawwassen, BC. with a reception to follow. In lieu of ﬂowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Delta Hospital Foundation.

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General Employment

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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.

FISHING GUIDES WANTED

Oak Bay Marine Group is looking for some hard working, experienced fishing guides for the Haida Gwaii in a remote camp setting. All tackle and living expenses are provided for the June - August season. Plus, you get to work in some of the best fishing spots in the world. Guides must have Marine Advanced First Aid, MED Z3, ROC (M) and SVOP. Wages are depending on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-285-2170 or email careers@obmg.com

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General Employment

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.

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Tsawwassen

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★ GARAGE SALE! ★ Sat, May 15th 9:00am - 2:00pm 4840 48th Ave Furniture, antique sofa & chairs, Tools & Misc. Cancelled if raining!

Ladner Garage & Estate Sale! Sat. May 15th, 8:30am - 12:30pm 6050 48A Ave. Furn. Designer clothes, art, sportcraft hockey table, sports memorabilila, Jewelry. Something for everyone Tsawwassen

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Furniture

Tsawwassen Multi Family Sale! Sat. May 15th, 9am - 3pm 5312 1st Ave. Tools, golf clubs, patio furn., bikes, clothes, lp records, cds & household items, kids stuff etc. No early birds.

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TSAW Huge Multi Family Packrat Sale Sat May 15th 7am-noon Sun 8 till noon 1240 Morris Crescent Tons of good stuff something for everyone!!! LADNER WOMAN’S SWAP MEET Sat May 15th 9 am - 12 pm $1 admission or food bank item donation

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

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GRAND OPENING May 1st, 2010, Spaces available ECE Cert & Montessori Trained.Tsawwassen Christine 604-724-6125

Dogs

Cats

5 KITTENS, ready May 17th. 2 orange tabby,1 blk/grey tabby, 2 tri col. $100 ea 604-872-6025

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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

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

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CHILD CARE

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

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

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $650 neg. 604-708-1752

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

30 months to 11 years

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Licensed Group childcare ´ 3-5 yrs program ´ infant & toddler program Register now. No church afﬁliations.

GOLDEN LAB x Husky, beautiful colours. ready to go, 2 female, $300, Delta 604-834-4300

604-347-9945

EXP’D CHILDCARE provider has full time spot avail immed, Central Ladner. Call 604-946-6454

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

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Furniture

Saturday, May 29, 9 am Industrial, Construction, Cars, Trucks, Boats, and etc… Located in Langley just 30 minutes from Vancouver.

SCOOTER - Legend by Pride, 4 wheels, carry 350lbs. will go 25mi @ 5.75mph before recharging. Integral charger with cord. Orig. $3700, never used $2500obo. Will Deliver to Vanc Lower Mainland area. 604-888-7967

For Sale Miscellaneous

MOVING - Everything must go! Dining suite, king sz bdrm suite, end tables, garden tools, self prop mower, power lawn edger, weight training unit w/bench. Much much more 604-943-8436

Childcare Available

BOUNDARY BAY MONTESSORI HOUSE

4727 Arthur Dr.

Name brand & designer items for sale, including clothings, shoes, handbags, more!!

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SOLID PINE entertainment unit 6ft x 3ft with pocket doors $500 paid $1000. Wrought iron & wood sofa table $180 paid $385. Excellent quality. Purchased at Barb’s Antiques. 604-943-7389

Tsawwassen

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Boundary BayTsawwassen

Multi Family Sale! Sat. May 15th, 9am - 1pm 411 Seashell Dr. Hand & garden tools, sports gear, kitchen appls, household items, kids toys.

Tsawwassen Fund Raising Sale! Sat. May 15th, 8am - noon 5046 - 1A Ave Too many items to list. 100% of funds raised, goes to athletics for travel expenses to the Western Cdn. & Cdn. championship.

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BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BRAND NEW CENTRE

Infant & Toddler, 3-5 Daycare & Preschool SPACES AVAILABLE! call Chrystalynn Wilson

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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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POM PUPS 7 months old, male, neutered, all shots, ckc, cute, vet ✔, $700 obo. 604-590-2423

Preschools/ Kindergarten Global West Montessori

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

604-943-0525

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ROTTWEILER PUPS Purebreds. D.O.B. 03/04/10. 3 females. Full tails; dew claws removed; dewormed and vet checked. Ready now! $695/ea. (1)-604-794-3953, Chilliwack 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

MALTESE PUPS, 1st shots, vet chk’d, health guar, $550 ready

May 9, see parents 604-820-8513

LABS YELLOW PB vet chkd, 1st shots, dewormed, fam raised, May 30. $550. 604-537-5063

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Lessons/Training

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

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Vacation Spots

CULTUS LAKE − Lindell Beach 2 BR, slps 6, kitch, pool/jacuzzi, bbq, golf, etc. 604-534-6714 www.mycultuslake.com

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Agents

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

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

Personals

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Surrey

$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

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5390 FRANCIS ST. BURNABY. Fabulous view Owner built post & beam. Recent appraisal $775,000. Open house Sun. 1-4 Call Ellen 604-506-2905

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Mission

FRI 14 & SAT 15, 11:30-3:30pm 8323 Blueberry Drive, Mission BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 2 1/2 Bath home with view in Mission in a superb location. Lrg fenced yard, new furnace, new h/w tank & many more updates. $366,800 See www.theowneragent.com for info or call Larry @ 604 828-2251

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Mobile Homes

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

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace

Are you looking for a 1 bedroom suite in a well maintained building? Bldg. is located on 16th Ave. and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666

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Apt/Condos

1 BR +den bright bsmt suite, garden view, dw, share wd, Tsaw near bus, $850 incld utils, ns, np, avail June 1, 604-948-1572

TSAW. EXEC 2 BR,top flr, all appls, inste wd, f/p, np, no BBQ, $1850. incl heat, prkg, suitable for adults. 604-943-6163 appt

2 BR bright bsmt suite, Beach Grove, incl hydro, cable, gas, internet, wd, ns, np, storage, $1175+dd, 604-943-0132 Liz.

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Houses - Rent

3 BR W Ladner. 2 bath, wood & gas fp, 5 appls, 1800sf, double garage, patio & yard, nr schools ns, pet neg. $2150, 604-940-8015 VICTORIAN STYLE Beauty 3 lvl 3 Bd, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 gas f/p walking distance Ladner Village. N/s, n/p. Avail Now $2,200 Homelife Property Mgmt Call Julianne 604-536-0220

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

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M

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

1 bedroom suites available in small bldg. Located near shops, school, bus stop and rec. centre, rent includes 2 appl., carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg. consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view or to make an appt. please call 604-782-4326

LADNER

Harbourside

Affordable 3 bedroom suites 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 suites 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

1 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

Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

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

6535

Suites/Partial Houses

Surrey City Centre NEW Two bedroom condos in the Quattro, S.S.Appliances, granite counter tops, large patio, W&D, gym, playground, sec. prkg & storage, walk to shops & bus & sky train Avail.Now $1100 N/S N/P Call Cindy to View! 604-807-1105 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

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

Greensview

6602

PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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TSAW - JUNE 1ST Clean 3 br, full bsmt, 2.5 baths, hardwood, gas fp, dw, garburator, double carport, RV prkg, $1980, no dogs, call Peter 604-250-3154

6565

Office/Retail Rent

FOR LEASE, Office Space 270 sqft avail July 1, 621 sqft avail June 1st . 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. 2nd, elevator & sec indoor prkng, Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in Oliva ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square 1658 Sq ft of Office/Commercial Space for Lease For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

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

Suites/Partial Houses

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

Homestay Homestay

HOMESTAY OPPORTUNITY

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

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

1 BR ste, upper flr, South Delta, very large, 4 appl, $850 incl utils, n/s, no pets, call 604-940-0154 1 BR suite, $800. Grnd flr w/view! Priv entry, own patio/yard, laundry, gas f/p & more. n/s Avail now. Tsaw 778-688-3670

2 BR Tsaw, bsmt ste, private ent, spacious, 900sf, gas f/p, 4 appl, shared w/d, n/s, $950 incl utils., Avail June 15. Call 604-943-8032 2 BR upper level of house, centrally located in Tsaw, fenced yd, pets considered, n/s, $1200 + utils. Avail June 1. 604-943-9399, 3 BR up, new reno, n/s, n/p, fridge/stove, w/d, heat/light, suit Senior, has exterior chair lift, nr elementary & high schools. Avail June 1. $1500/mo. 604-250-0558 3 BR upper, Ladner, hi end appls. wd, incl hydro, nr bus loop, ns, np, June 1, $1625, 604-946-3038

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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9110

Collectibles & Classics

Scrap Car Removal

9145

9160

Sports & Imports

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

1997 HONDA CRV blk, 176 k, ac abs, auto, AWD, pwr pkg, alarm, 1 owner $5800. 604-987-0520

FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

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604-872-0109

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. silver. 142,000 kms. auto, electric mirrors, windows, sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels, Cruise Control. No accidents. Full service history avail. $5000. 778-991-8676 2002 BMW330I pre spt pkg 5speed silver 88K no accident exc cond $13,999. 604-905-1092

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

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

1950 FARGO Pick-up, unbelievable original, no rust, 31,000 org mi, $6500 obo 604-985-3086

Pays $150 minimum

BACH SUITE, detatched - incl hydro, tel & cable, some pets ok, avail immed, $650, Ladner, 604-561-7396 or 604-649-1627 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.

6615

Wanted To Rent

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

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

OFFICE 1700SF, Vantage Way Tilbury, grade level access, 800sf warehouse w/20ft ceilingd, incld racking, 604-649-4496

apts/condos

ofﬁce/retail suites & partial houses

warehouses

townhouses

homestay

shared accommodation

for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217 1970 MGB GT. Collector plates, new clutch, excellent driver $7500. 604-980-7250.

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

1978 MERCURY Zeph sed optional Ford rally pack, 302 auto, 62 K $1500 obo 604-985-3086

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

9125

Domestic

1985 PONTIAC Bonneville, 4 dr 92K, V8 auto, collector plates, used for tv $2995, 604-872-5993 1994 BUICK Regal Ltd white, 4 dr V6, only 162 K, all power, 1 family pampered $2150. 604-987-9571 2005 PONTIAC Pursuit, blue, 5 spd, 56 K, 4 dr, gd cond, moving, must sell $4,500. 778-340-0728

9129

THE SCRAPPER

$5999 PRICED to sell quickly! 2000 Volvo S80 T6 4 Dr sedan, leather and luxury through out, 200k kms, no accdts, grt cond, new nokian snow tires (6 total) . Squamish, 604-898-1069.

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445

★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services! Excellent attention to detail! Ladner owned & operated. Call us today at 604-313-8951

DRAGONFLY WORKS Home Cleaning $20/hr. Helping make your life easier! Bondable & ref’s Call Lara @ 604-807-5025. EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 Pressure washing, Floor sealer & waxing. Commercial & business general Cleanup. 604-833-1462

Need a Painter? Find one in the Home Services section.

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market. Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

8060

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

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

8075

Drywall

DON’S AFFORDABLE DRYWALL PHONE/FAX 778-218-3403

Drywall

GJ CONSTRUCTION Complete drywall, textured ceilings, Steel stud & T-bar etc. Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339

Farrant Drywall Commercial Residential SANDY

Concrete

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

2007 HYUNDAI Accent 34km, $8900 obo! Serviced by North Van. Hyundai. Warr. remaining. Auto., 2 doors, silver, p/b, p/w. Call 604-725-0865.

Boats

WANTED. 10, 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720 2006 NISSAN Pathfinder LE, f/l, gray, lthr heated seats, s/roof, local, 1 owner, no accidents. 140ks, $17,798. 604-561-5818

Computer Services

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

9515

Find your car at

8058

2004 VOLVO v70-T5-5spd, 101,000km, 1 owner, blk on blk leather, loaded, like new-no accid, $17,900 604-922-8081

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1971 DUTCH SWINGER, 14 ft, North Shore, clean, dry, asking $1,150. 604-831-4545

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

HOME SERVICES Cleaning

CHAMPION TELSTAR, 20ft, E350, 1987/88. new appl, well maint, $10,000 spent in 2006, all records $8000 604-926-0365

9540

$175 Min. FOR COMPLETE

Luxury Cars

To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

8055

2002 MERCEDES C230 Coupe 141kms Purchased and serviced at Mercedes-Benz North Shore $10,800. 604-926-4233

604

946-8460 or 202-8319

8080

Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos Lic. #26765 • South Delta based

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

To advertise call

8080

Electrical

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566 MAY 13 to 15 - Scottsdale Centre. 120 Street & 72 Ave, Delta. Come to our exhibition & talk to the Delta Police Truck Squad (no enforcement) about your RV, pick-up truck, trailer and piece of equipment – get all the free information to assist with correct licensing. Your equip. could weigh more than your class 5 drivers license allows. An incorrectly licensed truck/vehicle could cost you money in fines and down time. Friendly, free inspection – Sat, May 15 only – 10am to 6pm - bring your equipment to the parking lot (no enforcement). We can even weigh them for you! In celebration of National Police Week!

604-630-3300

8090

Fencing/Gates

THE FENCE GUY Insured B.C.T.Q Tradesmen 1994 Call Dave 604-781-9110 #1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING LTD.

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158

8110

Floor Refinishing

HENRY’S

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

604-771-8885

8125

Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-244-9446 PRESSURE WASHING, gutter cleaning, painting, yard clean up Ian 604-946-9395..604-812-7255

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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Handyperson

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8155

Landscaping

T&L INC.

Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, garden beds, irrigation, retaining walls, bobcat, hedges, concrete/paved patios/walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

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8160

Lawn & Garden

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8160

Lawn & Garden

SUPER SOIL INC. TOTAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SERVICES Since 1979

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8160

Lawn & Garden

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Michael 604-943-6951 Certified Horticultural Technician LAWN CUTTING FERTILIZING Maintenance Call for Free Aerating Local resident, 38 yrs. 604-943-0043

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8180

Home Services

ROD’S PAINTING Prof quality work, 25 yrs exp, Free est. Ref’s Avail. 778-836-0211 or 604-946-0029

8185

Moving & Storage

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8160

Lawn & Garden

S.B. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

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

604-946-1348 or cell: 604-710-1348

J&S Lawn Cutting

Father & son owned & operated. Best Rates Guaranteed

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For anything Yard Related!

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Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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Low rates, 100% guar. Free est.

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604-946-4889 604-649-4930

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

ROD’S PAINTING

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Cascadia Painting

Angela Wells

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8220

Plumbing

RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc. Drain Tiles, Main Sewer Lines, Underground Video Inspection, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks & Tubs, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Excavation Service, Broken Water Mains & Pipes, Dripping Taps

604-618-4988 778-836-5940

CASCADIA PAINTING Interior & Exterior WCB and Liability Insured

604-943-4024 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8225

Power Washing

PLUMBERS

LIC’D PLUMBER, registered & insured. Installations/renos/hw tanks. Good rates! 604-789-3922

8255

Roofing

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Exterior House Cleaning Driveways & Painting A name you can trust Don’t wait. Call Ian Ferguson

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Rubbish Removal

'You Call It, We Haul It!'

Phone: 604.946.9395 Cell: 604.812.7255

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Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8250

• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

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Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-HAUL (4285)

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604-649-9600 604-591-3754 DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599

8309

Tiling

LAMONT TILE SERVICES

South Delta Based tile setter 18 yrs exp with all tiles and patterns. Complete tear downs, and waterproofing.

Call Dan 604.916.4821

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943 A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

8315

Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043 A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266 ON SIDE ROOFING & RENO’S Call Darren. Office 604-952-0798 or cell 778-869-2767

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Window Cleaning

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