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MLA not giving up on bus Huntington would like to see 601 go into Vancouver once daily or even just twice a week BY

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington is hoping TransLink will make the transit journey into Vancouver a little more comfortable and less frightening for the elderly.

“This is not a pretend issue.

This has really serious consequences for seniors and, obviously, anything TransLink can do to make the experience at Bridgeport

(station in Richmond) a nicer one is welcome,” she told the Optimist this week.

South Deltans lost their direct bus service into Vancouver when the Canada Line rapid transit service began operating in 2009.

Residents here are now bussed to the Bridgeport Station next to the River Rock Casino Resort, where they board the Canada Line. The location and configuration of the station has made the trip a less than desirable one for seniors, she

said.

“I’m nervous there and I don’t go in the evenings,” Huntington said.

“I have had so many complaints. One woman was so distressed in my office that we contemplated calling an ambulance.

Another complained how she felt isolated and couldn’t get down to see her friends and feels tied down.”

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For the sake of area seniors, MLA Vicki Huntington would like to see the 601 go beyond the Bridgeport Station occasionally.

The Tsawwassen First Nation could be an ideal candidate for a regional waste-to-energy facility.

That scenario was made plausible as Metro Vancouver began looking at how to select from among what’s expected to be many bidders for the prized garbage incinerator contract.

The district’s Zero Waste Committee last month reviewed a report on the best approach to take with the application process.

The report examined a number of issues the region needs to consider, including finding a proponent that already has a site secured, as well as environmental and municipal approvals in place.

Last year, the province approved the regional district’s new Solid Waste Management Plan. It includes constructing waste-to-energy facilities, either within the region or outside.

Aquilini Renewable Energy, owned by Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini, is part of the privately-held Aquilini Investment Group that’s been working with the TFN on building a waste-to-energy plant at the First Nation.

The First Nation’s new industrial master plan has 30 acres designated as “energy park” with the idea of a waste-to-energy facility, which means the land and zoning are already in place should Metro Vancouver consider an Aquilini proposal.

The TFN, however, could face its stiffest challenge for the coveted contract from communities outside the region, as the Metro report indicated it could be difficult finding a suitable location in the Lower Mainland.

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March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist A3

Few eager to discuss budget

School trustees hear from only two people at public meeting this week as they embark on annual process BY

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The Delta school board didn’t receive much input this week at a public session on the district’s next budget.

Trustees heard from only two individuals Tuesday at a sparsely attended meeting at the district administration building in Ladner.

Although numbers won’t be released for several weeks, it’s anticipated the school district will be deep in the red once again based on enrollment projections as well as the fact its allocation from Victoria relies heavily on a per-pupil fund-

ing formula.

Noting the school district has expertise in its own senior staff to figure out how the dollars should be spent, CUPE Local 1091 president Colin Pawson said he doesn’t believe ministers of education pay attention to what school boards are telling them.

“I think we need to have more dialogue with someone who’s going to give us more money,” said Pawson, whose local represents district support staff.

“We cannot continue to divide the pie the way it is. Children are not being served well that way. We need a bigger pie.”

time and resources — speThe only other speaker cial education and ESL. was a parent of three who Last fall, the board was suggested the district start programs for gifted learners warned another big dip in the school because population is they “We cannot continue forecast for could help not to divide the pie the 2012/2013. initiaonly way it is. Children are District tives, including retain Delta stu- not being served well new academies, have helped dents but that way. We need a ease the ongoing attract bigger pie.” decline in the others Colin Pawson past, but stiffer from outCUPE Local 1091 drops appear side the inevitable that district. can’t be dampened, trustees The school district’s enrollment stands at around were told at the time.

In a couple of years 15,500, although it has the enrollment levels are increased significantly in expected to start flattening two areas that require more

High winds earlier this week damaged this tree next to ABC Country Restaurant in Ladner.

“Although Metro Vancouver staff have explored possible site locations over the last couple of years, no particular site has been identified as available to Metro Vancouver and suitable for a new solid waste management facility,” the report adds.

One such out of region competitor is Gold River on Vancouver Island, which has been working with New Jersey-based Covanta Energy Corp. A site has already been selected at a former pulp mill in the area.

Covanta, which has taken

over operations of Metro’s Burnaby incinerator, is a major player in the wasteto-energy business, owning dozens of plants and having global expansion plans.

According to the company’s website, the Gold River project would “generate $900 million in economic activity region wide during construction” as well as “create 1,000 new construction jobs for three years and more than 100 full-time positions while in operation.”

Another factor that might work against the TFN is

school operating funding at just over $4.7 billion for 2012/13, Education Minister George Abbott announced this week with the release of the preliminary operating grant allocations. The grants will be updated when enrollment numbers are confirmed in September.

The preliminary perpupil annual funding is set at $8,491.

“Despite the need for continuing fiscal prudence, we are protecting and maintaining overall education funding levels for K-to-12 schools next year as enrollment continues to decline,” Abbott said.

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and then gradually move upwards. In the meantime, the Delta board will likely face decisions on further reductions unless changes are made to the funding formula or new sources of revenue appear.

Last year, trustees adopted a budget that had several deep reductions to help make up a $3.49 million shortfall. At the time, trustee Simon Truelove, noting about $11 million had been cut in three years, said the district managed to maintain a high level of success, but now some students would feel the effects.

The B.C. government is maintaining K-to-12

concern from Fraser Valley Regional District about air emissions from a Lower Mainland incinerator. Metro is going to consult the FVRD. The Metro report also noted that although selecting a site as a first step would be ideal, there are a number of reasons why combining site and technology selection into a single process should be considered.

The Metro evaluation criteria will also consider all aspects of proposals, including emissions, transportation impacts and other factors.

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told the Optimist the First Nation is still in discussions with Aquilini Renewable Energy and will follow Metro’s course of action.

The Metro report notes staff will work with external consultants and other stakeholders to develop a procurement process. Staff expect to publicly seek proponents sometime in late summer with shortlisted proponents identified by the end of the year.

Wherever it’s located, the new plant is expected to process between 250,000 and 400,000 tonnes of municipal waste that isn’t dealt with through other recycling programs.

The independent MLA has been pitching to TranLink the idea of having one direct bus daily to downtown Vancouver, leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon.

She said it would not affect the Canada Line rush hour revenue. Even a bus just once or twice weekly would be welcome, she said.

Huntington spoke to government officials and Transportation Minster Blair Lekstrom about the idea, but admits it’s something that might not get a chance.

Lekstrom wrote to Huntington recently, saying Bridgeport Station was built to ensure accessibility and visibility, including the location of the HandyDART stop, which is close to the station entrance.

“With regards to your comments about how transit service in Delta South has changed, integration of bus service with the Canada Line allowed TransLink to run more frequent and reliable service south of the Fraser. Service hours saved by not running to downtown Vancouver were reinvested in increasing the frequency of services connecting to the Canada Line,” Lekstrom said.

The minister noted ridership on the four South Delta/Vancouver routes (601, 602, 603 and 604) has increased since the Canada Line opened and TransLink’s customer satisfaction reports show overall satisfaction on the four routes has returned to the same level as before the integration.

In her letter in response, Huntington told Lekstrom

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MLA Vicki Huntington has heard from many seniors upset over the loss of a direct bus to Vancouver.

he made no mention of the isolation and nervousness elderly individuals feel transiting an unfamiliar, unfriendly, outdoor facility.

Noting there are no benches at the station and seldom any security, Huntington said it’s an environment the elderly don’t want to travel to at night.

She said many now feel stranded, unable to get to medical appointments or go downtown for shopping or visit family and friends outside their community.

“It is untenable and uncaring,” she said.

In the meantime, Huntington is to meet with TransLink officials about changes to the Canada Line station.

“I’m willing to meet to see what they’re suggesting, but it’s obviously going to need further discussion with seniors in the riding. If any of the options are reasonable, I’ll set up some meetings with seniors in Delta to discuss them with them, but I know what they ultimately really need and want is another bus,” she said.

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Transportation is critical, Tait tells chamber AGM

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Transportation is critically important to the community as well as local, regional and national economies, says outgoing Delta Chamber of Commerce chair Ian Tait.

“We need an improved transit service, we need interchanges not intersections, we need the dredging of the Ladner area waterways and we need an alternative or upgrade to the George Massey Tunnel for the continued viability of our members and our collective economies,” he said during the chamber’s annual general meeting Wednesday.

Tait gave an overview of the chamber’s activity over the last year at the meeting at the Delta Town & Country Inn. He reiterated the chamber continues to advocate for interchanges, not intersections, for both the Tilbury and Sunbury access points to the new South Fraser Perimeter Road.

“We have conveyed our request, our rationale, our fact-based research and supporting documentation to Premier [Christy] Clark and Transportation Minister [Blair] Lekstrom with our request that the interchang-

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Outgoing Delta Chamber of Commerce chair Ian Tait listens as Mayor Lois Jackson addresses the AGM. es be done now and not in 2020 or later as planned,” Tait said.

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson also spoke about transportation at the meeting. She said Delta is undertaking a study regarding goods and container movements through the tunnel.

“It isn’t working very well anymore,” she said.

Tait also said workers at the Tilbury and Annacis Island industrial parks need an improved transit service.

“As TransLink appears unable to increase service to meet this growing need, the option of a private bus service is being considered.

We are collaborating with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, whose industrial business park members also face this similar challenge.”

Other points Tait touched on included the fact the chamber was able to maintain membership levels despite the tough economic climate and that the busi-

ness group achieved a three-year renewal of its accreditation of distinction through to 2014.

The chamber also eliminated a deficit of $30,000 from two years ago and another from last year of $15,000, ending 2011 with a modest profit of $16,000, he noted. The group now has a contingency fund of about $15,000.

New chair Kelly Guichon thanked Tait for his contributions.

“Ian’s been an amazing leader and a mentor to all of us this past year,” she said.

Orv Nickel was elected as vice-chair, Dave Hamilton as second vice-chair, Phil Posehn as treasurer, along with Michael Anderson, Yvonne Anderson, John Dymond, Patricia Fleming, William Rajalingham, Hugh Reynolds, Chris Scurr, David Turbitt, Les Voros and Shanna Wilkinson as directors. Tait will serve as the immediate past chair.

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Leslie Abramson received an Honourary Lifetime Membership to the Delta Chamber of Commerce Wednesday.

Abramson spoke about a few memorable times with the group and noted she’ll always carry those fond memories “Thank you for this honour. It’s really special to me,” she said.

“I’ve spent a lot of years in the chamber. It’s still very special. I know their number off by heart. I could tell you the phone number, the address off by heart,”

she told the Optimist after the meeting.

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Leslie Abramson received the special distinction of an Honourary Lifetime Membership to the Delta Chamber of Commerce at the business group’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

“I’ve done a lot of things in this community ... but this is probably the most special thing I’ve received,” she told the audience at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Past recipients include Edgar Dunning and John Savage.

New chamber chair Kelly Guichon said Abramson has been a longtime leader with the Delta chamber and the chamber movement across the province.

“The list of Leslie’s contributions to the Delta Chamber of Commerce and to the business community of Delta, and to our community, is too long to present today, but suffice to say, she has done a great job for all of us.”

Guichon noted Abramson, a past president of the Delta chamber, was the first female president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

Abramson, who retired from her flower and party rentals business three years ago, recently worked with the chamber on its centennial and Hats Off to Excellence committees.

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March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist A7

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The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, March 5 and Sunday, March 11: Ladner • March 5, 7:38 p.m., 5800-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant forgot his backpack containing an iPad 2 at the fast food restaurant and when he returned five minutes later the backpack was gone. The serial number of the iPad was added to the police information computer system.

• March 5, 2:47 p.m., 7500-block of Wilson Avenue: The engineering business reported that two holes had been cut in the north fence of the compound and a container of stainless steel recycling valued at $800 was stolen.

Enquiries of neighbourhood businesses resulted in the identification of a possible suspect.

• March 5, 2:26 p.m., 4700-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant left her purse under the driver’s seat of her vehicle parked at the

Man approaches boys in North Delta BY

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Delta police are investigating two suspicious incidents in less than a week in North Delta involving a man approaching young boys.

At about 3:50 p.m. last Friday officers responded to a report of a suspicious male in the 11000-block of Bond Boulevard. A young boy told officers he had been walking home from school when a man approached him and asked several odd questions.

On Tuesday, another young student was the victim of a strange incident in the same area. At about 3:15 p.m., the boy was walking along a path near the 11000-block of Southridge Road when a man walking towards him reached into the boy’s right pant pocket and pushed downward all in one motion.

Delta police spokesperson Const. Ciaran Feenan said the department has increased patrols in the area as it investigates both incidents.

gymnastics club. When she returned to her car the passenger door frame had been jimmied and several credit cards were missing from her purse. All cards have been cancelled.

• March 9, 4:21 p.m., 5000-block of 57th Street: Police received an anonymous report that a male youth carrying a shotgun was seen walking into a residence in the area. Police responded and found two males in the backyard of the residence with a pellet gun.

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MURPHY’S LAW If there’s one company that’s synonymous with South Delta, Tsawwassen in particular, it’s the Century Group.

Formed by the late George Hodgins more than half a century ago, it’s not an overstatement to say the development firm built this desirable place we call home.

The company, now ably run by George’s son Sean, has continued to be headquartered in Tsawwassen even though the plentiful development opportunities of yesteryear have slowed to a trickle in recent times. That might not be the case for much longer as Century is looking at relocating its head office to a condo tower complex it has in the works in Surrey.

Due to its small town roots, many might not realize the scope of Century’s operation or the extent of its holdings. A quick poke around its website and you’ll see the significant projects it has recently undertaken, and ones still in the works, throughout the region and beyond.

It does seem somewhat incongruous that a major development company would be headquartered in a community that has gained a reputation for its opposition to development. Add in the fact said community is at the end of the road, removed from many of the major centres in Greater Vancouver, and it’s not hard to see why a move could be in order.

Nonetheless, it would be a shame to see Century go. After all, this is the company that built one of the most enviable spots in which to live and has shown its commitment and support for the place in countless ways over the years.

When charitable organizations are looking for a little help, you can bet Century is the first call. And it doesn’t wait to be asked, evidenced by its generous and repeated donations to Delta Hospital, among its many other philanthropic endeavours.

By all accounts it’s a great company to work for and it’s a strong proponent of supporting other local businesses. It’s as far as can be from some numbered company looking to make a quick buck before getting out of town.

Companies relocate for a variety of reasons, and if it makes economic sense for Century to do so, then I wish Hodgins and his team the best of luck in their new home. It still has extensive holdings in South Delta, and is likely the biggest residential and commercial landlord in town, so I’m sure Century will always have some form of property management presence here.

But it won’t be exclusively ours, at least not for much longer. A not so little piece of South Delta is getting ready to leave.

Governments stopping short of resolving labour disputes IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT This column will make some angry, and worry others. It’s about the changing scene in labour relations that is going on around us.

Whether you are up to date on the teachers’ job action and legislation in B.C., or the multiple union scuffles at Air Canada, there is a changing scene in labour relations.

B.C.’s tumultuous labour relations date from 1877 and again in 1913 when striking coal miners were confronted by the Army Militia at Nanaimo. In the 1930s, unions across North America fought and won the legal right to strike — to withhold services from an employer that would not agree to working conditions and complaints.

The right was initially reserved for private companies, and not available to government employees.

While there remain significant dif-

ferences province to province, the right to strike was extended to government employees in the 1950s (and later in some cases) by Lester Pearson and others.

Essential services have always been outside these freedoms.

However, generally they are allowed to enter into compulsory arbitration where an independent person can impose terms and conditions of a fair contract.

So, some decades ago we had an understanding that most unions could negotiate and strike if they felt it necessary. Management had the right, if no contract was in place, to lock out workers. Either way, the company loses money and workers go without pay. That should be enough to keep the peace. Really?

Recently the federal government (aka the Harper government) has twice cancelled the right of Air Canada employees to strike or be locked out. This week it passed mediation legislation (which does not impose a contract).

In years gone by, the role of the federal government in transportation was focused on the railways where compulsory arbitration was imposed on both parties several times. Likewise it imposed mul-

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Now it seems a bit timid — it will interfere with collective bargaining, state the service is too important to be disturbed, but decline to rule it an essential service, and decline to impose arbitration.

In B.C., the government has been restricting the right of unions to strike since 2001, and again has “back to work” legislation. Minster of Education George Abbott, one of the B.C. cabinet’s more pragmatic people, has a no win prospect in front of him. Teachers want, amongst other things, a pay raise of 15 per cent. The government says zero per cent — current costs are too high at $8,491/student.

Are teachers an essential service, yes or no? If no, cancel the legislation. If yes, then impose compulsory arbitration and alert the taxpayer they may be hit with a tax increase to fund teachers’ salary, benefits and working conditions.

Assuming the B.C. government passes a law that removes the teachers’ rights, it will be taken to the Supreme Court, struck down and we will continue this charade.

It’s time to get on with some serious restructuring and stop playing silly games.

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March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

It’s hard to believe drivers could be Possibility of tolls at tunnel brings back charged to use hazardous tunnel

Editor: Re: Toll is a possibility for tunnel, March 7 It is inconceivable that TransLink has the utter gall to propose implementing a toll on the George Massey Tunnel.

South Deltans have been poorly served by this hazardous tunnel for decades.

(It was voted #10 on the list of the 20 most dangerous roads in B.C. in a BCAA survey.)

Not only are we to be subjected to traffic congestion, injury and death in this obsolete relic of the 1950s, but now we could be made to pay for the privilege to do so.

What alternative means does TransLink propose we take to travel to Vancouver?

The Canada Line? The

lobby to have improvements made to our tunnel? Surely the reduction in claims would more than pay for the cost of doing so.

Meanwhile, the unelected and unaccountable bottomless pit we know as TransLink continues to put forth ridiculous proposals and remains focused on FILE PHOTO central Vancouver issues The George Massey Tunnel is South Delta drivers’ only option to get at the expense of all the into Vancouver. surrounding municipalities. time.

Expo Line? The Evergreen Question: How many My wife and I suffered Line? The only line we have overpaid bureaucrats does it serious injury in a rearout here is the one in the take to change a light bulb end collision in the tunnel centre of the road and it leads directly to our Massey which totaled three vehicles at TransLink?

Answer: Only one. They April 2011 as a result of Tunnel. just hold the bulb and the poor lighting and congesI mean no disrespect to Lower Mainland revolves tion. the brilliant conception of around them.

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It is the memories that are so precious. When the fog descends in November with a vengeance, I poignantly remember, pre1964, the only thing that assured you that you were indeed in the right lane, on the right road, during one of those endless pea thick day or night fogs in Delta, was the friendly outstretched hand to take your money. You wanted to

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But the best tale of all was going north from Tsawwassen in the middle of the night, heading to pick up my husband at the Vancouver International Airport, the children all under 10, sleeping in the back seat of our little Hillman.

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Forking over my toll, the operator commented that I might not make it that far.

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A10 The Delta Optimist March 16, 2012 Letters to the Editor

Better way needs to be found to develop neighbourhood plans

Will & Power of Attorney Have you prepared your Will?

The Society of Notaries Public of BC conducted a province-wide poll just over a year ago and found that, on average, only 51% of British Columbians aged 18+ have a current and legal Will.

A properly executed Will can create certainty of our intentions for the distribution of assets and personal effects, the guardianship of minor children and pets, the responsibility for carrying out our wishes (an executor), and other vital details such as funeral arrangements.

When someone dies without a Will, it can create additional grief for family and friends. Without a Will, any one of the heirs may apply to the court to administer the estate. If the other heirs do not agree with this appointment— or if no one steps up—by law the office of the BC Public Guardian and Trustee must manage the estate and charge a fee for the work. Some people face years of financial expense and time to unravel a loved one’s finances. To those left behind to handle the paperwork, a Will is priceless.

In my experience, most people are relieved after they make a Will and are surprised at how easy the process is.Will-planning and the related discussions among loved ones can open important channels of communication, bring people closer, and create more certainty and peace of mind for all.

If you would like to discuss preparing a Will or refer a family member or friend, please contact my office or myself directly.

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Editor: With many residents from the Highland Park and adjacent neighbourhood, I attended the Delta council meeting of March 5.

What drew me there was an application from a developer to subdivide two 80-foot lots into four, each with a house and coach house.

Regardless of the merits (or not) of the application, this would result in eight dwellings where there are presently two.

At a public hearing of the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan, residents of this single-family area adjacent to the town centre discovered their neighbourhood was to be re-designated multi-unit residential. Neighbourhood reaction, to say the least, was staunch opposition.

After two evenings of hearing from residents of

many neighbourhoods, our mayor capitulated with the following comment: “This is what we have been hearing, Tsawwassen is a great place to live and we want to keep it that way.” With that, the previous area plan, with a few changes, was deemed to stand.

Fast forward to February of this year when residents within the deemed public notification area were advised of the development application. Needless to say it hit them like a ton of bricks, especially since they had virtually been reassured (or so it seemed) their neighbourhood would remain intact.

There was a great deal of effort put into the development of the Tsawwassen Area Plan. A committee was struck in early 2009 and many meetings on different aspects of the plan

were held, some with interested and available residents of Tsawwassen.

Much time was spent condensing and summarizing the comments of the participants. The resultant proposed bylaw, which included proposed infill on existing single-family residential areas, was presented and struck down at the public hearing. The plan represented a considerable investment of time, money and effort by those involved, and for what?

The point is the current process can result in an adversarial situation due to a perceived breach of trust.

There has to be a better way to come up with a plan, one that would be more attuned to the needs of individual neighbourhoods.

What if the plan was designed, based on staff, heads of the OCP com-

mittee and individual neighbourhood meetings?

Residents are more likely to become involved when the discussions focus on their neighbourhood.

Granted, the Local Government Act does force councils to consider all development proposals, but a plan that directly involved residents of individual neighbourhoods could result in a more expedient and non-adversarial atmosphere. It could also discourage some potential developers from proposing drastic changes to a neighbourhood.

Yes, it would be more time consuming but the results could be improvements to co-operation allaround.

I submit that we — all involved — need to find a better way.

Anita den Dikken

It’s important to keep Paterson Park as a public place, even if nothing is done to change the way it is now Editor: I would like to add my support for Delta purchasing Paterson Park.

Personally, I like the open feel of the entrance to Ladner. I would hate to see

development and buildings on it.

I think that Delta really needs to keep control of it as who knows what would happen there if a private developer gets possession

of it.

I would like it to continue to be a public place, even if nothing is done to change the way it is now.

There is so much densification all over the Lower

Mainland; everywhere you go there is building, building and more building.

Please keep this wonderful, open gem safe from the same fate.

Rose Meyer

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March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Teachers step up to help even during job action

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Furthermore, three other schools’ teachers said they would consider introducing their students to the project with a view to participating in the next school year.

Needless to say, I’m impressed and gratified at the enthusiasm on both the parts of the teachers and the students in their openness to further understanding of life and lifestyles in a Third World country — where education is a privilege, where materials are not easily available and where teachers are entirely unsupported.

Hopefully, in Canada where education is an individual’s right, where materials are accessible and where teachers are to be valued because of their dedication, influence and passion for their work and their students, we can provide a model for other countries (in this case, Uganda) to which to aspire.

Let’s not let our educators, pupils or ourselves down.

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outreach for both parties. In the proposed partnership, though it would be student driven, teachers would be mentors and resources so the ongoing aspect of the pledge would be honoured.

One by one, the principals put me in touch with the teachers who had taken on the role of assisting students to organize their school’s unique global awareness program.

This was after job action was already in place.

At least one teacher had stepped up in each school to assist students in this way.

Despite responsibilities in teaching and student needs, following guidelines for restrictions outlined by their union and pressures personal as well as professional, six schools committed to this partnership.

One school was clear that its role could only be taken on for this year, and followed through accordingly.

The other five schools will be undertaking their global awareness initiatives and incorporating Tekera

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The major stumbling block in this dispute revolves around the bargaining process in the labor market. The teachers have taken a position. The employer has taken a position. The parties involved apparently cannot reconcile these positions.

It would then appear reasonable and logical to refer this matter to a third impartial party for a binding and final resolution. Why isn’t this happening?

It’s not happening because the government doesn’t want to do this. And it doesn’t want to because it doesn’t have to. The government has the power to bludgeon the teachers into submission and bludgeoning seems to be its favourite

modus operandi when dealing with those that resist its yoke.

As for the criterion of “affordability,” we know this government has historically moved these goalposts at will in order to justify whatever pet project it has on its agenda, with the result that its credibility in this area is seriously compromised.

Much can be said on both sides of this acrimonious impasse. However in the end one issue supersedes all others. This dispute serves no one well, least of all our students, and they deserve better.

Let’s just hope that reason and goodwill triumph at the end of the day.

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The present conflict between teachers and the government is exacerbated by the refusal of the government to bargain in good faith. The lengthy list of numbers related to wages, benefits, pensions, etc. listed by Blackstone describe the compensation package of any professional government employee, whether that employee be an engineer, accountant, police officer, firefighter, nurse and so on.

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Editor: This letter is one of support for teachers, their untiring presence for their students and their commitment to a well-rounded (and therefore better) education in this province.

My hope is the B.C. government listens to them and meets their requests in a timely, respectful manner.

My daughter has been the field director on behalf of ICEF Canada for the Tekera Resource Centre in Uganda (about which your newspaper has written a few articles). A subdivision of this centre is a primary school.

Last year I began approaching Delta schools that had international awareness programs. Each school was asked to discuss with its students the ongoing sponsorship of one of the nine classrooms in the Tekera Primary School in Uganda.

This would mean an annual commitment of communication, intercultural information exchange, fundraising and educational

A12 The Delta Optimist March 16, 2012 Business

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We value the services and assistance they provide to improve the lives of those who need a helping hand, making a positive impact in the local community and in the lives of our neighbours.”

The company’s commitment to giving back is not purely financial. In 2011,

employees spent more than 328 hours volunteering their time a local food banks and Envision branches regularly hold food drives throughout the year. *** White Paper Co. is going green with solar panels.

The office supplies company, which has its head office in Delta, made a commitment in 2010 to become a completely carbon neutral company; and this past January the company took a major step toward that goal with the installation of solar panels at its Markham, Ontario branch. The power generated will not only power that facility but will also help generate power for other businesses in the surrounding area.

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Another 55 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels while seven per cent are unsure. *** The South Delta Food Bank was one of 10 local food banks surprised last month when Envision Financial made a total of $14,000 in donations as a random act of kindness.

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Ladner Business Association helping keep hearts healthy humbled by the Ladner Business Association’s tremendous commitment to the hospital and the entire community of Delta is the benefactor,” said Stacey Boyda, the foundation’s individual giving manager.

“This gift is just one facet of the LBA’s commitment to our community that we can see in the time and resources they dedicate to its growth.”

The blood pressure machines are portable, giving better access to patients for the hospital’s medical staff. By purchasing five, the LBA has given the nurse teams in the hospital’s medical unit better access

to patients that are less mobile.

The LBA is made up of people and businesses working together to foster a healthy environment for the business community of Ladner. Over the years, the group has developed many events, creating traditions that provide lasting memories and experiences that give back and bring people back to the community.

The Delta Hospital Foundation raises funds to provide access to the best medical services close to home. Since 1988, the foundation has raised over $23 million. Learn more at www.deltahospital.com.

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Since 2004, the LBA has donated over $41,000 to the hospital to purchase vital equipment.

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The “meat” in the sandwich — those raising children and caring for elders — are increasingly busy and dangerously stressed.

The “meat” and the “bread” are people who need to be served. Many organizations, including churches, are based on people coming to our location and actively participating.

We often judge success by numbers present.

Jesus had a deep passion for those whose health marginalized them.

Not simply building a church and hoping they will come, he met them where they lived, bringing the “Good News” of God’s salvation, reassuring them of God’s love and restoring them to the community. It’s time for action outside of the box.

Jim Short can be reached at minister@ladnerunited.org.

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Sitting in the Delta Hospital coffee shop (thinking about all the wonderful things the Auxiliary does — God bless you), I observed large numbers of elderly patients accompanied people between 20 and 50, some with young children.

I thought of sandwiches. Not the excellent ones they serve in the coffee shop but the sandwich generation: mid age persons supporting elderly relatives while raising/supporting their own children.

Supporting an elderly friend over these last months has given me a taste of those joys and struggles.

Ten years ago, a United Way funded report on Delta predicted an impending crisis — increasing numbers of senior citizens accompanied by decreasing care and support services. That time is now.

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South Delta math teacher earns recognition at UBC

Brian Outerbridge receives McEwen Family Award

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students succeed not just academically but personally.

Students currently enrolled in the UBC Faculty of Applied Science that attended secondary school in B.C. nominated influential teachers. “(He created) a change in attitude in many students who didn’t previously hold math in the highest esteem. Part of it was due to the unorthodox amount of enjoyment that people experienced in class, which ended up altering their opinion of a math class.

And then of course there was the fact that most people understood and did better than they had ever done in a math class,” said UBC Engineering student Colin Fraser.

“For many people, this meant they no longer felt restricted in their decision of a post-secondary program, opening up doors they had previously perceived as closed to them.”

Outerbridge is commonly recognized for weaving humour into his class, his personable concern for students as individuals, inspiring confidence in his students and challenging them to do their very best.

“I have learned far more from my students than I could have ever hoped to have taught them,” said Outerbridge.

In recognition for his outstanding influence on students, Outerbridge received a plaque at the annual UBC Engineering Excellence Celebration held March 1. South Delta Secondary receives $5,000 for enrichment activities, programs or development.

Outerbridge will be asked to nominate a current high school student to receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend UBC. And the two UBC Engineering students that nominated him will receive $250 in recognition of their efforts.

The award was established through a $36,750 donation by Vancouver biomedical engineer Jim McEwen who believes strongly in the importance of celebrating our teachers.

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UBC alumni Jack Gin (left) with James McEwen presenting Brian Outerbridge (right) with the 2012 McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award.

UBC Engineering recently bestowed the 2012 McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award on South Delta Secondary mathematics teacher Brian Outerbridge.

“Mr. Outerbridge transformed the mundane and average classroom into a collaborative and caring environment for his students. His aim was for us to become contribut-

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The Ladner Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club presented Reach Child and Youth Development Society with a donation of $2,000 at its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance at the Kin House in Ladner last Saturday.

The Kin House is the future site of Reach’s new child development centre. The Kinsmen Club has partnered with Reach to raise $4 million to build the centre. John Wyatt, president of the club, presented the cheque to Irene Forcier, chair of the Reach Foundation. For more information about Reach Child and Youth Development Society, visit www.reachdevelopment. org or call 604-946-6622.

Call now to register or to make an appointment to view the centre!

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Libraries highlight cultural diversity Celebrate the multiculturalism of our communities throughout March at Fraser Valley Regional Library branches.

Various FVRL locations will highlight our diversity through displays and programs, including conversation circles, multicultural crafts, storytimes, music, performers, demonstrations of the World Digital Library, guest speakers and more.

From programs that feature world storytelling to multicultural food and craft fairs to readings by Rebecca Kool, author of Fly Catcher Boy, there is something for everyone.

Visit www.fvrl.ca/play/ programs.php to find a complete list of programs.

Share the diversity of culture by marking your own or your parent’s birthplace on our world map.

Collect a list of commonly used words in 12 languages and enter a draw to win a prize.

To find out more about any of FVRL’s programs, visit www.fvrl.ca or in-person at the Ladner Pioneer and Tsawwassen branches.

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Ladner students finish in 8th place

The Delta Secondary robotics team took eighth place in a competition at BCIT last Saturday.

Students Doug “Electric Eskimo” Bailey, Justin “The Solution” Ciminelli, Colin “Der Leiter” Leitner, Owen “Pitter” Patterson, Mike “Robo” Rybaltowicz, and Christine “Make it Happen” Soares designed and built a robot to compete in the VEX series of international robotics competitions.

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of competing on the international stage in the VEX Gateway arena,” Cowen said in an e-mail to the Optimist.

The DSS team placed eighth out of 19 teams in its division at the VEX competition at BCIT. “They amazed and astounded me with their passion, their determination, and their ability to find their own, individually specialized skills to contribute to the team,” Cowen said.

“All of them have shown they have what it takes to go far. I was honoured to be a small part of their accomplishment.”

The Pacific Youth Robotics Society hosted the competition, dubbed the British Columbia VEX Championship.

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Jaguar outdoes itself with XKR-S Stylish newcomer builds on company:s XK legacy that traces back to original in :96 BY

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There’s no question that Jaguar’s XK-E (E-Type) ranks as one of the most significant automobiles of all time. In fact, even the late, great Enzo Ferrari went so far as to label it the world’s most beautiful car.

It’s probably not surprising then the legacy of the XK-E is very much alive and well at Jaguar today.

And if you’re in doubt, look no further than the 2012 XKR-S, a machine built to celebrate the E-Type’s launch back in 1961.

First seen at the Geneva Motor Show last year, the XKR-S builds on the foundation of the already fast, supercharged XKR, resulting in the fastest and meanest 2+2 Coventry Cat ever.

Design Since the days of the

Swallow Sidecar Company, Jaguars have been very much about style. Whether it’s the original XK-120, Mark II, E-Type, original XJ6 or XJS, each has been utterly distinctive and timeless in execution.

The same can be said of the current XK, which can trace its roots back to the original model launched in 1996. Styled entirely under the guidance of Jaguar design director Ian Callum, the XKR-S combines fluidity and muscle in a single package.

Twin scoops at the edge of the hood and a massive front airdam with prominent side power vents ahead of the front wheels make it look ready to pounce. They also serve an important function, especially as this car was designed to reach speeds of 300 km/h (186 mph) and it needs all the

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The XKR-S combines fluidity and muscle in a single package. intake charge, stability and downforce it can get.

However, unlike some modern day hyper cars (the Nissan GT-R comes to mind), save perhaps for those side power vents, it doesn’t go overboard with scoops and spoilers; there’s a prominent deck wing (the first on Jag we might add), fender mounted air extractors, rear diffuser and sill extensions, yet in Jaguar

fashion, they’re tastefully executed and don’t detract from the car’s slinky shape.

In an effort to save weight, carbon fibre is used for the centre section of the rear wing as well as the front splitter and rear diffuser. All in all, Jaguar says the body enhancements on the XKR-S reduce lift by some 26 per cent.

Inside, the cockpit simply defines what a GT car is all

about; the dash, door panels and centre console convey elegance in a way few modern vehicle interiors can.

Although the highest performing Jaguar ever (XJ220 fans might disagree), the XKR-S isn’t some stripped out barely legal race car; inside you’ll find plenty of leather and rich carpeting, plus carbon fiber accents that hint you’re in something more than just a regular, run-of-the-mill Jag. The front seats are specific to the XKR-S, with better lateral support and firmer thigh bolstering than the regular Jaguar coupe, yet they also boast 16-way power adjustability and, of course, heating. As for the rears, they’re nicely trimmed, but useful for little more than decoration, since back seat legroom is rather tight.

Interior control function-

ality is very good in this car, the electrically tilting and telescoping steering wheel allowing just about any driver to get comfy, while the gauges, both main and auxiliary units, are clear and legible. For those not used to it, the XK’s circular, rotating shifter knob takes some getting used to but is rather intuitive after a while.

Performance What can we say? This is a Jaguar unlike any other. Hit the pushbutton start and the all-aluminum supercharged AJ V8 sounds its wake up call with a glorious, authoritative bark.

Even at idle, it delivers a sound through those quad exhaust tips you could listen to all day long.

Helping that cause is a an active exhaust system, See JAGUAR page 24

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JAGUAR from page 22 which in conjunction with revised fuel mapping, a higher 9.5:1 compression ratio and improved air intake harvesting, results in a whopping 550 hp and 502 lb.-ft. of torque (by comparison, the regular XKR is rated at 510 hp and 461 lb.-ft).

With all that power and torque on tap, it, not surprisingly, doesn’t take long for the XKR-S to get going places. Zero to 96 km/h (0-60 mph) comes up in a scant 4.2 seconds and the acceleration from punching the throttle at all speeds is tremendous.

Yet as fast and thunderous as it is, there’s a level of polish to the Jag you just wouldn’t expect in a car of this performance caliber.

The engine still manages

to feel super smooth under load — a titanium fist wrapped in a velvet glove if you will.

The six-speed automatic transmission does a wonderful job of harnessing the V8’s eager power (especially in Dynamic mode, which firms up the shifts) and thanks to a superb chassis (the structure of the XKR-S is largely hewn from aluminum), the car feels light and agile (despite a still substantial 1,753 kg/3,865 lb curb weight).

Along with the increase in power, Jaguar has made some chassis and suspension improvements over the XKR, including revised suspension geometry with a new aluminum front knuckle, stiffer, shorter springs (which drop ride height by

0.4-inches), re-calibrated active damping, specially tweaked stability control and a reprogrammed active centre differential.

Combined with wide, lightweight wheels (the fronts are 20 x 9-inch, the rears 20 x 10.5), wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero rubber, the result is one seriously capable machine. On twisty roads, it’s simply magnificent.

The steering is silky yet responsive, while cornering is flat and surefooted, making it exceptionally quick to pilot through the turns. Braking is also very strong. However, despite the car’s handling prowess, it’s still relatively easy to over power the tires, especially on damp surfaces.

Although it corners almost like a racecar and the chassis delivers fantastic feedback, all this

As it is, there’s a level of polish to the Jag you just wouldn’t expect in a car of this performance caliber. performance doesn’t come at the expense of civility. Yes, the XKR-S rides firmer than most Jaguars of recent memory, but it’s still

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These include carbon leather accents on the seats with contrasting stitching and piping, plus soft feel paint for the various switches inside the cabin. The centre console also sports a special, gloss black finish for that all-business look.

As befitting its performance image, the XKR-S is

offered in only six exterior colours, British Racing Green Metallic, French Racing Blue, Italian Racing Red Metallic, Polaris White, Stratus Grey Metallic and Ultimate Black Metallic.

In terms of fuel economy, given its 550 hp supercharged V8, the XKR-S isn’t exactly going to win any awards — gas mileage is likely to be one of the lowest priorities for somebody seeking a car like this.

Nevertheless, 15.68 l/100 km (15 mpg) city and 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg) highway isn’t actually that bad, all things considered.

Thumbs up Acceleration, handling, nicely appointed interior Thumbs down A bit squirrelly at times, tight back seat The bottom line An exclusive Grand Tourer that’s equally at home on both the street and racetrack

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Rockin’ for Reach

Show will be ‘concert of the year in Tsawwassen’ BY

ncognito guitarist Rob Montgomery is setting the bar high for the upcoming Rockin’ for Reach fundraiser show at KinVillage Community Centre.

“We’re going to make it the concert of the year in Tsawwassen,” he says.

Montgomery says Incognito will be bringing some high-energy, funky R&B to the table along with dance music.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Incognito has had a busy start to 2012.

“We’ve been busy as heck, we’ve been so busy the first three months of this year playing that we haven’t had a ton of time to be in the studio.”

The Vancouver blues and soul band plans to get some studio time this spring to release its sixth album in the fall, he notes.

The band came together in 1984 under the leadership of Montgomery and harmonica player Sherman Doucette. The current lineup features Montgomery, singer Nadine States, bassist David Barton, drummer Darrell Mayes and Steve Werbicki on keys.

States became lead vocalist in 2010 after numerous guest appearances with the group.

“She’s one of the very best in the country. She’s great.”

Tsawwassen musician Jerry Doucette and keyboardist Ken Boychuk will also be performing at the show.

Montgomery says Doucette, known for his hit Mama Let Him Play, is “one of the best there is” and adds that Boychuk is a great keyboard player.

“We’re all old friends and we thought we’d team up and do something to help the kids out there.”

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Garfield Wilson plans on performing a classic Stevie Wonder song at the upcoming Motown Meltdown fundraising concert.

Wilson returns to Meltdown BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Vancouver blues and soul band Incognito are among the performers lined up for the Rockin’ for Reach benefit concert.

Local young musicians Tyson McIlroy, guitarist for The Simpson Brothers, and Carter Low are on the

Development Society and its campaign to build a community-based child development centre in Ladner for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.

“Of our $4 million goal we are pleased to say that we have made it over the $500,000 mark,” says Reach Foundation chair Irene Forcier. “Donations are coming in from all over the community including ser-

“We’re all old friends and

we thought we’d team up and do something to help the kids out there.

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lineup as well.

All proceeds from the event will go to Reach Child and Youth

vice clubs, businesses and individuals, from ‘piggybank’ style contributions to larger cheques, and we are so grateful for them all.”

Rockin’ for Reach is set for Saturday, March 31 at KinVillage Community Centre 5430- 10th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and available at both Tsawwassen and Ladner Videoland locations.

For more information on Reach or the event call 604946-6622 ext. 337 or visit www.reachdevelopment. org.

Ladner’s Garfield Wilson is among the artists taking part in a Motown Meltdown fundraising show later this month in Vancouver.

Wilson, a singer and actor turned personal trainer, plans on performing the Stevie Wonder classic Sir Duke at the show.

The song, a tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellington, is from Wonder’s 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.

Wilson has said Wonder was one of his childhood idols along with singers like Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye.

This will mark his fourth straight year singing at Motown Meltdown, a fundraiser for people living with HIV/AIDS put on by the Shooting Stars Foundation.

“It’s a really great event, a really great cause. I’m really proud to be a part of it and I’m honoured to be asked back every year,” Wilson has previously said.

Wilson, who was born in the UK and raised in Edmonton, has been part of a funk/soul cover band, a rock group that was a winner of the Fox’s Seeds contest in 2000 as well as enjoying his own solo career in R&B. His acting credits include Dark Angel, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits and Andromeda.

He owns Forward Fitness and was featured in the TV series Village on a Diet last year on CBC. The Motown Meltdown lineup also includes blues legend Jim Byrnes (who will be in Ladner for a show next month), Sibel Thrasher, Ali Milner and North Delta’s The Higgins, a country band comprised of a brother and two sisters.

Motown Meltdown takes place Saturday, March 31 at the Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. For tickets call toll free 1-855-9855000. For more on the event, visit www.shootingstarsfoundation.org.

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Pipe band to host Celtic Gala

Concert set for May at South Delta Baptist Church in Tsaw.

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The Delta Police Pipe Band will present a special treat for the community when it hosts its fourth Celtic Gala on Friday, May 11.

It is also the weekend of Mothers’ Day, making it an ideal treat for mom and the rest of the family. The concert will be held at the South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen at 7:30 p.m.

The auditorium provides excellent sound and uncluttered sightlines for maximum enjoyment.

Refreshments, provided by 828 Hurricane Squadron air cadets, will be available in the interval.

The band’s enviable international reputation results in invitations to perform in a major continental or overseas military tattoo on alternate years with the bi-

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The Delta Police Pipe Band will host its fourth Celtic Gala at the South Delta Baptist Church in May.

annual concerts serving to assist, along with the highly-successful Burns dinners, in defraying the expenses of transportation.

Under consideration for 2013 are a music festival in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; the Moscow International Military Music Festival, Russia;

and a return to the Basel International Military Tattoo, Switzerland.

In keeping with the high standard of entertainment of past Celtic Galas, this year’s fund-raising concert will feature entertainers that are sure to delight the audience. Eire Born Irish Dancers will make a return

to the stage with traditional and “Riverdance” performances from their World Championship class dancers.

The national award-winning Magee Secondary Chamber Choir will provide its vocal talents to entertain with Celtic numbers.

Topping the bill will be

the Celtic folk group Out of the Green. Comprising of Amy Stephen, Tim Readman, Jennie Bice and Allan Dionne, it is a fast-paced and lively act guaranteed to get your feet tapping.

All the members, seasoned professional musicians, have previously

played together in various ensembles and have recently produced a CD under the title of Out of the Green.

Copies of the CD will be available at the concert.

Naturally, the Delta Police Pipe Band will strut its stuff and perform traditional Scottish tunes together with individual sets from the Regimental Highland Dancers and the Drum Cadence.

Also featured will be the popular duet between the bagpipes, played by a Highland piper, and the suona, played by piper Zhongxi Wu. Tickets are available for $25 each and can be purchased at Grapes 4 U in Ladner, My Party Rentals in Tsawwassen and Celtic Treasure Chest locations in White Rock, on River Road and in Vancouver. Tickets may also be purchased through www.ticketweb.ca and 604-940-5040.

Visit www.deltapolicepipeband.com for more.

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Photos from coast to coast PHOTO BY CHUNG CHOW

Local photographer Ursula Easterbrook is shown last Saturday with her latest photographic exhibit, Canada: from Sea to Shining Sea, at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery.

Easterbrook’s collection, which was on display until March 13, included prints of landscapes and animals from across the country.

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This helpful, easy-to-use, online resource is available from the provincial Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) website. Prospective homebuyers are using the registry to make more informed purchasing decisions.

Homebuyers, as well as realtors, lawyers, local governments, and others can quickly check the residential builder licensing and warranty status of a new home or a new home under construction.

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MARGARET DEEFHOLTS Optimist contributor

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sonorous chant wakes me up. I peer blearily at my watch: 6.a.m. It is a call to prayer from the village mosque and the baritone voice is haunting, the cadences mystical.

I am in Kuala Medang a kampong (village) in the Pahang province of Malaysia staying with a Malaysian family. We don’t share a common language, but my gentle-eyed host “mother” urges me to eat breakfast with a series of gestures.

Malaysian breakfasts are hearty: rice, a bowl of chicken mee goring (fried noodles) and aubergines in a spicy sambal sauce — washed down with milky tea. The young men of the family have already left for work at a nearby palm plantation but my elderly host “father,” dressed in a traditional Malay sarong and tunic, is watching a political rally on TV. He smiles and responds to my greeting

“salamat pagi” (good morning) with a slight bow, hand on heart. Charming!

Malaysia’s Homestay Program has been in place for about 10 years, and my host family’s large (Tourism Malaysia approved) bungalow has several bedrooms for family members, in addition to a guest room and bathroom set aside for visitors.

Our homestay involves not only our host families, but the entire village community. We drop into a spotless communal kitchen to watch, fascinated, as two women produce skeins of noodles to sell at a local farmers’ market.

In an adjoining kitchen, we get hands-on experience at making traditional Malaysian sweets: dodol (made from glutinous rice and coconut milk), ondeonde (rice and palm sugar balls covered in grated coconut) and curry puffs with dainty fluted edges.

Our reward is a high tea where we sample our Malaysian delicacies and chat about recipes with our

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Making noodles in the communal kitchen.

hostesses, with the help of our guide and translator, Kamal.

The next day we head into jungle to visit the Semai — a tribal people living in a world far removed from technological wizardry — to get a cook-

ing demo of a very different sort. A wrinkled old woman and her granddaughter hack away the bark of tapioca roots, stuff the pieces into a hollow bamboo stump with water and salt, and then, along with rice wrapped in Lerek leaves, place the

stumps over an open fire.

The roasted result is tastier than it looks, especially when eaten along with dry salted river fish.

The Semai depend on the forest for their food whether that’s fruit, plants, vegetables, fish or game.

When hunting animals, they wield their traditional hunting tool — a blowpipe.

We take turns at blowing through the mouthpiece while aiming at a paper bag hanging off the branch of a nearby tree. While most of our group manage to hit it, my effort goes wide of the mark, evoking much merriment among the tribal children in the audience.

Visit over, the group boards dug out canoes fitted with outboard motors to travel up river — an experience that is at the very heart of Malaysia. Disembarking at a village community centre, we are plunged into activities that are not only unusual but also a lot of fun. Most of us supermarket shoppers only know rice in its sterile packaged form, but today we run our fin-

gers through yellow kernels from a nearby paddy field.

“Top spinning is a fiercely contested sport here in Malaysia,” says Kamal, beckoning us over to watch a top-maker as he painstakingly crafts tops from Malaysian hard wood. Later we watch a lively top spinning competition between two teams. Urged on by our hosts, some of us wrap the large heavy tops with sturdy string and whip them with varying degrees of success onto a mat.

The day wraps up with a colourful cultural dance performance at the kampong’s Community Centre.

I fall asleep to the whirr of my bedroom fan, and the faint scent of ripe mangos wafting through my window.

For more information/ contacts, check out http:// www.go2homestay.com/ homestay-kuala-medang/.

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SDSS dominates curling championships

Tsawwassen school shines in Dawson Creek as girls win provincial banner and boys rally to win bronze medal South Delta secondary school had arguably its best weekend ever in a trio B.C. School Sports provincial championships.

While the gymnastics team was winning a provincial title in Burnaby, and the junior lacrosse placed third at its provincial tourney, the boys and girls curling teams were competing at the B.C. high school championships in Dawson Creek.

The boys rink came back from a slow start to finish third, after a tiebreaker against Coquitlam, while the girls foursome rolled to seven straight victories, knocking off two-time defending champion South Kamloops in the final to win the provincial title.

Coach and school sponsor James Brown said the SDSS girls were in complete control against Kamloops, matching them shot for shot in what became a very fast takeout game. By the fifth end, Kamloops seemed to be getting a little flustered and started missing shots.

South Delta built up a 4-1 lead and then never let Kamloops have more than one rock in play the rest of the way, eventually running them out of rocks to win 5-2.

This is the first provincial curling championship for the school since 1984 and it was the best ever finish for the boys team.

Brown was very proud of the curlers’ ability to deal with pressure, their teamwork and overall deportment in representing South Delta.

“South Delta will have a new crop of curlers next year, so this was a fitting end to the high school careers of our Grade 12s,” he said. “The kids have put in a huge amount of practice, much of it self directed, and have progressed amazingly over the course of the last two years.

“We will be looking for young curlers next year that we can hopefully develop into provincial contenders down the road.

Fortunately, we still have two of our girls and one of our boys to lead the way.”

The girls team consists of Shawna Jensen (skip), Kayla Graham (third), Kaitlyn Sim (second), and Krista Jensen (lead).

The boys team is Cody Tanaka (skip), Donny MacKintosh (third), Louie Wong (second), Jackson MacKinnon (lead), and Alex Masarsky (lead).

The SDSS program would like to thank the Tunnel Town Curling Club for its ongoing support. A trip all the way to Dawson Creek would not have been possible without the club’s help. Special thanks go to club manager Sandra MacKinnon, and to Barb Evans, who has been an unofficial team mom for a number of years, coming out to all the bonspiels and supplying the kids with her delicious home baking.

The B.C. high school curling championships is an outstanding event thanks to the continued sponsorship of Rio Tinto Alcan.

For just the second time in school history, South Delta Sun Devils have captured the B.C. high school girls curling girls championship. The rink includes Shawna Jensen (skip), Kayla Graham (third), Kaitlyn Sim (second) and Krista Jensen (lead). The SDSS coach and teacher sponsor is James Brown.

Canadians to meet Giants in playoffs for fourth straight year MARK BOOTH

What would the B.C.Major Midget Hockey League playoffs be without the Greater Vancouver Canadians squaring off against the Vancouver Northwest Giants?

For the fourth consecutive season the teams will meet in the playoffs, this time in a best-of-three semi-final starting tonight at the Burnaby Winter Club. This year’s meeting comes as a mild surprise after the fifth place Canadians travelled to Kelowna last weekend and swept the fourth Okanagan

Rockets in a quarter-final series to earn a shot at the regular season champion and well-rested Giants.

Adding intrigue to the match-up was the Canadians being the only team in the league to win the season series against the Giants (2-1-1). Last year’s semi-final match-up went the distance with the Giants winning the deciding game 4-3 and going on to capture the Western Canadian championship. The result left Greater Vancouver still in search of their first playoff series win against its biggest rival.

“I remember telling the boys after the

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series we are going to meet them again and beat them,” said Canadians head coach Leland Mack. “I reminded them of that the other day at practice. Why can’t this be the year it finally happens?”

Despite the regular season success, the Canadians will have their work cut of for them against an opponent that rolled to a 295-6 record and surrendered just 66 goals in 40 regular season games.

They probably have four of the top seven defenceman in the league and outstanding goaltending as well,” said Mack.

The Canadians also showed they are

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capable of playing tight defensive hockey, especially when goaltender Chris Tai is on his game. The 17-year-old from North Delta was superb against the Rockets, making 60 saves in a 3-2 double overtime game one win. He then turned aside 33 shots in a 3-0 game two victory. The series clincher was arguably the Canadians’ most complete game of the season.

Portland Winterhawks prospect Tyler Sandhu paced the Canadians attack with a three point weekend. South Delta Minor alumni Andrew Klukas netted the overtime winner in game one.

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Fun day jamborees wrap up Ladner micro soccer season

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The grassroots levels of the Ladner Boys Soccer Club and Ladner Girls Soccer Club ushered out the 2011-12 season last weekend with their respective Fun Day events at Holly Park.

The jamboree featured mini-games and skill contests. Helping make both days a success was the sponsorship support of Save-OnFoods, Tim Hortons, VanCity Savings, Urban Impact and the Corporation of Delta.

Registration for the 2012-13 season is already underway with both clubs offering an early bird dis-

count. Players who register for Ladner Boys before April 1 will save $30. Ladner Girls players will save $40 per player by signing up before May 31. For more registration information visit the club’s respective websites at www.ladnerboyssoccer.com or ladnergirlssoccer.ca.

Other activities on the horizon include a Spring Break Camp slated to run from March 19-23. The Sunday Spring Soccer sessions get underway on April 22 and continue until June 17. See the Ladner Boys Soccer website for more information.

Parents and players encouraged to visit both clubs’ websites for details on upcoming rep tryouts to play at the Metro/Select, Gold or Silver levels.

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Ladner Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs held their annual Fun Day Jamborees last weekend at Holly Park, featuring the organizations’ respective grassroots levels.

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

BCTF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

FACT

The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape.

Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Tsawwassen skier wins three medals at Winter Games

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Tsawwassen’s Cory Duhaime (far right) celebrates on the podium one of his three bronze medals in alpine skiing at the recent Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in St. Albert, Alberta. Competing in the Division M2 races, the 23-year-old finished third in the advanced giant slalom, advanced super giant slalom and the advanced slalom events. Each time he finished behind Quebec’s Michael Gilbert and Ontario’s Joe Cowdrey, respectively.

Clare’s university field lacrosse career off to fast start University of Oregon on March 3, then had a goal and one assist in a 15-9 win over the University of Florida.

Fielding a young squad after losing a number of key players to graduation, including Clare’s older brother Nathan, SFU has still managed to be competitive with an overall 2-5 record. The Clan compete in the PNCLL Division along with Washington State, Washington, Montana and Idaho.

Clare also will a key newcomer with the Delta Islanders of the B.C.

Junior “A” Lacrosse League once the box season gets underway. As an intermediate call-up a year ago, Clare managed 15 points in five games.

Meanwhile, one of Clare’s teammates with the Islanders is living up to his pre-season All-American status at Ohio State University.

Ladner’s Logan Schuss has helped the Buckeyes get off to a 3-3 overall start and is far and away their biggest threat on attack.

The junior has 25 points, including 19 goals. The next highest point total on the Ohio State roster is eight.

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Sam Clare has wasted little time in making an impact in his freshman season with the Simon Fraser University men’s field lacrosse team.

The midfielder has become one of the Clan’s go to players, ranking second on the team in scoring with 16 points, including 13 goals, in just seven games.

The Vancouver College graduate made an immediate impression with a hat trick in a season-opening 1612 win over Western Washington.

He managed another three goal performance in a 20-13 loss to the

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Absolutely stunning 2,874 sq.ft renovated 3-level 4 bedroom split-level in Tsawwassen's Terrace!

Totally remodeled in 2008 and 2009 as new with top quality hardwood flooring, granite counters, new kitchen, bathrooms, etc! High-end appliances, roof, furnace, hot water tank, etc! Beautiful private yard with in-ground swimming pool, etc! Don't miss this home! Just move in and enjoy!

priced @ $928,800

priced @ $912,900

5303 Spetifore Cr., Tsawwassen

5776 Timbervalley Road, Tsawwassen

604.728.2845

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1330 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with style! Large family room off kitchen, exposed wood beams, french doors to 100% private rear yard!

Home has been updated with new laminate flooring, kitchen, counters, some appliances, paint, new windows, roof (8 yrs), large double shop/garage.

5106 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen

priced @ $569,900

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Excellent 855 sq.ft 2 bedroom condo in Oak Glen Terrace! Quiet location, top floor, large balcony, in-suite laundry! New carpeting and paint! Priced to sell! West facing.

Complex has had many updates including new decks, roof, boiler, etc! Walk to Historic Ladner Village in minutes! Don't miss this great affordable home!

#23-5661 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

priced @ $242,900

FABULOUS 2 YEAR YOUNG HOME! e degre nline 0 6 3 o l tour vir tua Beautiful 3 or 4 bedroom 2,100 sq.ft home in Ladner's desirable Bentley Lane Subdivision. 2 years young, with features such as granite counters, crown mouldings, hardwood flooring, tile, etc! Large detached double garage at rear lane, 2-5-1 0 year warranty, etc! In the heart of Ladner, walking distance to nature trails, river, Historic Ladner Village Market, golf course, schools, etc! Don't miss this!

Priced for immediate sale! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

5156 Westminster Ave., Ladner

priced @ $779,900 BEAUTIFUL UNIT IN HEART OF THE VILLAGE! e degr e 360 our online lt vir tua Beautiful spacious 2 bedroom condo, 1,020 sq. ft. in desirable Park Regent Estates complex. Building rainscreened and under warranty. Updated with new paint, laminate flooring, appliances, water tank, washer/dryer, etc. Large balcony, gas fireplace. Don’t miss this one!

#209 - 4989 47th Ave., Ladner

priced @ $345,900

WATERFRONT CONDO W/BOAT SLIP! 3,208 SQ.FT. SPLIT LEVEL FLOOR SUITE! e degre 360 our online lt vir tua

Waterfront, Waterfront, Waterfront! Unobstructed south & west facing views! This is a beautiful updated 2 bedroom & den riverfront condo in the absolute heart of downtown Ladner! Newer openstyle kitchen, paint, updated bathrooms, crown moulding parquest, hardwood throughout, sundrenched large balconies (x2) where you can sit and look at your yacht parked in your very own 30 ft boat slip! Do not miss this stunning condo with unobstructed views! Great brick building.

Absolutely beautiful and unique split-level type home with mortgage helper! 3,208 sq.ft. , 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home situated on large 7,416 sq.ft. lot! Extensive addition and renovation done including open concept kitchens, 2-level self contained suite. Newer boiler/hot water tank, gutters, carpets, hardwood, stamped concrete walkways, exposed aggregate patios, concrete floors, newer roofs, etc.!

Walk out your french doors from your open living/kitchen to the beautiful private yard!

Separate games room with outdoor access from yard ready for you to entertain!

priced @ $459,900

priced @ $745,000

#218 - 4815 48th Avenue, Ladner

1,900 PLUS SQ. FT. PENTHOUSE!

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Stop right here! Rarely available 1,926 sq ft stunning penthouse unit at River West with 800 sq ft of decks! Feels like a large rancher! Updates include all new kitchen with quartz counters, etc! Newer carpets, appliances, Samsung & front loader washer/dryer with steam features, etc! etc! 9ft ceilings throughout plus 14ft vaulted ceilings in living room! 5 sets of patio doors to your massive sundrenched deck! Perfect for entertaining, etc! Price includes 32 ft boat slip! Do not miss this rare opportunity!

#309 - 4743 River Road West, Ladner

Excellent renovated 2 level on quiet street in desirable area! Updated kitchen, hardwood, roof, furnace, h/w tank, etc. Large lot 8216 sq.ft.! Don't miss this!! Walk to school, shops, etc! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

Don't miss this one! Priced to sell!

1634 157th Street, White Rock

priced @ $629,900

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5436 15B Avenue, Tsawwassen

Absolutely stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner suite in the desirable Pan pacific village centre!

Unobstructed mountain views towards Blackcomb!! Formal dining area for your extended family needs, open plan, gas fireplace, 2 balconies, sleeps 6 comfortably!!! In storage ski locker for owners use!

Walk down the hall and out directly into the heart of Whistler Village! Excellent income and recreational investment! Full ownership! Call today and do not miss this! Priced well below market value for a quick sale!

#7716 4299 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler

priced @ $1,075,000

WONDERFUL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! NATIONAL TENANTS! GREAT UPSIDE POTENTIAL! 3.9 ACRES DOWNTOWN SARDIS/ CHILLIWACK. Value Village, House 2 Home Furniture, End of the Roll Carpets! 6% CAP RATE!

45150 Luckakuck Way

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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CUSTOM HOME!

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Absolutely stunning 1,294 sq.ft 2 bedroom and den luxury condo in the sought-after "Sussex House". High-end finishings include Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, oversized windows, etc! etc! Large balcony with beautiful mountain and ocean views! Walk to absolutely all of Whiterock's amenities in minutes from your new home! Complex has guest suite, exercise room, clubhouse. Solid concrete and steel construction, still under warranty! Pets allowed! Don't miss this one! Priced to sell! Vacant, move in today!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT 2,853 sq.ft executive home in Ladner's Sought-after Victory South Subdivision. This home has EVERYTHING! High-end Silestone Counters, Maple kitchen, high-end light fixtures, hardwood flooring, Miele Steamer & oven, Perlick dble drawer freezer, Fisher & Paykel washing machine, 4 burner stove, etc etc. Vaulted ceilings, extensive moulding work, coffered ceilings, spice kitchen, great open plan.

priced @ $443,900

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#504-1580 Martin Street

5208 Laurel Drive, Ladner

WOW! BEAUTIFUL 2.88 ACRE ESTATE BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM TOWNHOME e degr e 360 our online lt vir tua Wow! Rare! What a beautiful property! Sprawling 2,500 sq ft rancher set back off private driveway! Excellent, level, landscaped & manicured grounds with mature blueberries and lots of pasture for your hobby farm desires! Picturesque barn, loads of parking space!

10429 64th Avenue, Ladner

e degre nline 0 6 3 o l tour vir tua Absolutely beautiful 2 bedroom townhome in sought-after “Pillars”.

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

Private large patio, etc! etc! Private access to 2 “separate” parking spots. Large storage workshop at your garage level! Beautiful unit! Don’t miss it!

#14-1700 56th Street, Tsawwassen

priced @ $1,275,000

priced @ $359,900

2 STOREY PENTHOUSE!

EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL, METICULOUS CONDITION!

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Excellent 2 level, 1600 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. & den or 3 bdrm. penthouse in “Like New” Ladner Pointe. Sunny east & south exp., 2 balconies, vaulted ceilings, etc! Building has been totally rainscreened with warranty!

New roof, windows, decks, gardens, hallways, etc. Don’t miss this!

Absolutely meticulous 2,000 sq.ft 2-level home, beautifully set on a large 7,621 sq.ft sunny corner lot in desirable subdivision, walking distance to Town Centre! Home has been lovingly cared for by same owner for last 30 years and has many upgrades including a large sun-drenched balcony with 3rd garage below, upgraded flooring, kitchen, gas fireplace, driveway, roof, double garage, etc! etc! Beautifully landscaped, ready to move in and make it your own! Home could easily be suited! Priced to sell! Do Not miss this one folks! Check out 360 Virtual tour online!

#B506-4821 53rd Street, Ladner

1721 55A Street, Tsawwassen

priced @ $449,900

priced @ $619,900

EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

CUSTOM 2700 SQ. FT. HOME

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by Fraser this week

Absolutely Stunning 1,560 sq.ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom totally renovated 3 level townhome in popular Alderwood complex! One of the nicest around! New kitchen with open plan, wood style flooring, paint, mouldings, bathroom upgrades, mouldings, etc!

Private yard at rear with patio doors from family room. Beautiful unit you will not be disappointed! Check out 360 Virtual tour online and do not miss this one!

Custom 2700 Sq.Ft Howard Smid built home in Victory South. Home features 2x6 construction, 2 car garage, in-floor radiant heat on main and 9' ceilings. Spacious updated kitchen with granite counters, adjoining large family room leading to West exposed b/yard.

Upstairs leads to 3 large bedrooms and games room. Roof, boiler, ensuite all recently updated. Bonus 10'x10' wired workshop. A beautiful home to come home to.

priced @ $449,900

priced @ $793,000

15764 McBeth

5343 Laurel Drive, Ladner

30 Sales by Fraser so far this year (2012) Fraser is outselling the Competition!*

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Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. *as of December 2011

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Almost $100,000 below assessment. Huge 9000 square foot lot. 2600 square foot, 5 bedroom and den with separate access to Nanny quarters (or mortgage helper) with kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge. This property is ideally located in the central Southarm area - with schools, shopping, bus and Canada Line all within a 5 minute walk. Short drive to Historic Steveston Village. Newly constructed detached 24 x 24 garage and workshop combined with 12 ft ceilings and its own 220 amp sub panel.

1769 Golf Club Dr., Tsawwassen

$774,000

1626 Golf Club Dr., Tsawwassen

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$770,000

Prestigious Imperial Village across from the new Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club. Delightful, 19 year old, 2346 sf. five bedroom home on a quiet street nestled on a private sun drenched professionally landscaped lot. Over $30,000 in upgrades in 2007, including paint in & out, 2” blinds, maple kitchen with newer appliances, carpets & washer/dryer. Two sets of French doors with phantom screens lead to a gorgeous yard complete with patio, grass area, hot tub (2007) & gazebo. Fully fenced yard new fence - and cedar hedging. Wired 10x13 workshop. Newer boiler controls (Tekmar) & expansion tank for heating system.

Refurbished roof - 10 year warranty. Double garage and extra driveway parking. Immaculate!

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Bright, spacious 1 bedroom condo with a large patio on the quiet side of the building -far from any road and overlooking greenery. In the heart of Ladner, it is walking distance to stores, schools and transit. Buy this home with confidence as the building has had a full rainscreen. V933310

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Distinctive 4 bdrm, 3 bath & den home designed for elegant entertaining. Unobstructed view of North Shore mountains across farmland from both the family room & upstairs sitting room. Triple drop ceilings w/crown molding in L/R & D/R, 9' ceilings throughout.

Spacious kitchen, all cherry cabinets with oversize view window, new counter. Family room has magnificent view of mountains & farmland. Master bdrm on main with 4 pc ensuite & soaker tub.

Upstairs has lounge with the same view & 2 skylights. Upstairs bath has huge soaker tub with skylight & shower with marble backsplash.

6 X 6 construction, concrete between floors, radiant hot water heat, 3 zones, garage floor is heated. Roof just refurbished - 10 year warranty. New paint inside, new carpets.

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Stunning 3,145 sq.ft. Executive home in desirable Victory South – close to schools, shops, parks, marina, trails, etc. New Roof! Meticulously maintained. Spacious rooms including formal living & dining room; kitchen with island, eating area and family room overlooking lovely back yard with large patio, new fencing, gazebo with hot tub. Den, laundry, 2 piece bath and garage. Upstairs boasts a fabulous oversize games room and 4 bedrooms (master bedroom with 5 piece. ensuite & walk in closet). Best addressed neighborhood!

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5314 Belair Crescent, Tsawwassen

2485 square foot 3 bedroom Spanish style basement entry family home on a great south exposed lot in a nice neighborhood. Master Bedroom has a remodeled 3 piece ensuite with a full 2 person shower. Kitchen is bright & cheery with some updating & faces south with views out over the big newly fenced backyard.

Downstairs has a rec room with wet bar & plenty of storage, & a family room. All windows have been updated, & a new rear deck with metal railings. This is a truly nice family home.

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Keep the original portion of the Church, move it over on a new foundation, convert it to a business office and or home, and build a new coach home at the rear.

Then on the balance of the lot, build another main home/coach home. Bonus, the property has rear lane access. There is a small 2 bedroom home that was the Ministers house in the old days, on the property, at 4740 Delta Street. Please call Russ, 946 2766 for more details and community zoning wishes!

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7331 SCHAEFER AVENUE, $998,800.

A SPECTACULAR 2,684 SQ FT RANCHER 7,000 sq.ft. lot, 2168 sq.ft.

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WATERFRONT 4407 River Road West, Ladner

RARE WATERFRONT 66 X 63.5 foot building lot on the River shores! Owner has been working with the Authorities & agreements are in process. Sewer, water, gas, cable & telephone are at lot line. 15 feet of more upland is possible with the addition of rip rap rock & a new mud sill for grasses. Zoning allows an Upland home of about 2000 sq. ft, a Float home & Boat moorage.

Views of Sunsets, Treed Islands, Marshes, Waterfowl & Mountains, add to this truly private paradise!

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$895,000!

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RANCHER JUST STEPS TO TOWN 5036 WESTMINSTER, LADNER $679,900

JUST LISTED! Quadrant bult sprawling rancher situated in a quiet cul de sac in “THE VILLAGE” on an 11,173 sq. ft. S/W lot with lovely gardens and patios.

This 2150 sq. ft. Rancher has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The white kitchen is in the centre of the house overlooking the family room and out to the gardens.

The dining room has French doors to the west patio while the Master, with 2 walk in closts and a 3 piece ensuite, has French doors to the south patio.

SOUTHPOINTE - A gated community for 55 plus! Situated near Marinas, gold course, Millenium Trails and just a few blocks to Town. This 1186 sq. ft. 2 bedroom bungalow has a new roof, vinyl windows, oversized single garage, and, an easy care garden. Move in and relax!

Stunning rancher situated on a 50 x 145 beautifully landscaped private lot with water feature and hot tub. This 1800 sq. ft. home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gorgeous new kitchen with granite counters and, open plan with living and family rooms all overlooking gardens.

Beautiful finsihing and a new roof.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 5313 4A AVENUE, TSAW. $879,900

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 302 5500 13A AVE., TSAW. $495,000

GOLF COURSE VIEW 204-1400 VIEW CRES., TSAW. $469,900

WOW! Stunning Contemporary “Scandia Split” that has been beautifully renovated situated on a 75x120 lot in Pebble Hill. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 baths it has a versatile design that allows for in-home office or in-law accommodation. There’s also a media room as well as a family room. Just a few of the many extras: kitchen with granite counters and glass accents, wood floors throughout main, vaulted ceilings, contemporary bathrooms and a superb location.

THE SHAUGHNESSY! A Carl Jensen Building in the Heart of the Village.

This 1284 sq. ft. sub penthouse apartment has vaulted ceilings, hot water radiant heat, kitchen with separate eating area and door to private deck, 2 good size bedrooms with 2 full baths, secure underground parking and good storage. A great way to downsize.

LA MIRAGE! This 2 bedroom/2 bath corner suite with VIEW of Beach Grove Golf Course. It has a separate concrete building in the Heart of Tsawwassen just steps to shops and transportation. Kitchen, dining and living room that opens to a private deck overlooking the Course.

This is a retreat from City life.

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$869,000

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TOBIN, John Donald July 27, 1921 - Feb 23, 2012 Stoic to the end, John ("Jake") Donald Tobin passed peacefully the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2012 at age 90. He was the eldest of four children born to Carey and Leo Tobin of Winnipeg. He is survived by daughter, Sheila Holm, son, John Tobin, grandchildren, Shannon (Holm) Wood, Hans Holm, Paige and Adrian Gibson and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Gavin, Jackson and Emily Wood.

He was predeceased by ex-wife, Nancy, in 1990 and daughter, Kilby Gibson in 2009. He was also predeceased by second wife, Joan Klinkhammer.

He was an allied veteran of Thunderbird squadron 426 stationed in England during WWII. During that time, he was billeted in southern England with Hubert and Nell Ash with whom he maintained contact throughout their lives.

He enjoyed participating in the community and was involved with the air cadet glider program, served as president of a local theatre group and actively supported the Beach Grove golf course expansion in the 1960’s.

He is fondly remembered for his rousing piano renditions of many old tunes until his hands could no longer manage the chords.

The family is very grateful for the compassionate care provided by staff of the Forest Grove unit at Deltaview. There will be no service by request. Please consider donating to a charity of your choice or volunteering time in your community.

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Born in London, England in 1931. Passed away in Irene Thomas Hospice, Ladner, March 7th, 2012. John will be dearly missed by his wife Patricia of 52 years, son Andrew and in Kelowna special daughters Karen and Sharon.

John retired from Canadian Airlines in 1987 after 33 years service. Our thanks to family physician Dr. H. Hollinger also Dr. Kim-Sing and Dr. Chi (Cancer Agency), Dr. S. Duncan and Hospice staff and Home Care nurses for all their care. If desired, donations to Irene Thomas Hospice or B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. No service by request.

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RODRIGUES, Richard Ian Charles

April 7, 1958 - March 11, 2012

Richard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marg (Payne) and his children Alison and spouse Ian Alldritt and Andrew and his spouse Sara (Tietz). He is also survived by his parents Ian and Doris Rodrigues, his sister Susan Pfieffer and husband Herman.

Also survived by his sister-in-law Jacki Barber and mother-in-law Fay Payne; his brother-in-law Allan Payne and wife Carol, sister-inlaw Marion Shaw and husband Glenn, brother-in-law Art Payne wife Diane, brother-in-law John Payne and wife Janette, sister-in-law Mary Davidson and husband George, brother-in-law Jim Payne and wife Marlene, and brother-in-law Mike Payne and wife Connie and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

He is predeased by his brother Anthony.

Richard was born in Pune, India and immigrated to Canada (Brantford, Ontario) at the age of 3. He was introduced to his wife at the age of 17

by Marion and Doug Sheppard, fell in love, married in 1980 and had their first child in 1985 followed by their second child in 1986. Richard moved his family to Delta, BC in 1990 to continue his employment with Air Canada (Canadian Airlines). He enjoyed travelling around the world with his wife and children, visiting Australia, India, Mexico, Jamaica and Hawaii to name a few. Richard worked for Air Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for the past 25 Years (Wardair, Canadian Airlines, Air Canada). He was also an avid outdoorsman/ hunter and was a Canadian Firearms Instructor.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 15th at Immaculate Conception Church, 8842 - 119th Street in Delta at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Wildlife Federation.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kearneyfs.com

Columbia-Bowell Chapel 604-521-4881

LEESON, Eric Delmar Dec 08, 1939 - Mar 05, 2012 Eric Delmar Leeson passed away suddenly at home at the age of 72. Eric, known to family and friends as "Tiny", was born December 8th, 1939, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Eric went to work in the construction industry for Barnett-McQueen in 1957. In 1968, he moved his young family west to Vancouver when Barnett -McQueen opened a branch operation. Eric remained with Barnett-McQueen as the office manager until 1982, and continued working in construction and the retail industry until he retired. Eric settled with wife Donna and his two boys in Ladner in 1971. He was active in his boys’ sporting endeavours and volunteered many hours as a coach and team manager for Ladner Minor Baseball and South Delta Minor Hockey throughout the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Eric is survived by; his sons Glenn (Carissa) and Guy (Lisette), grandchildren Grant, McCord, Joshua and Scotia, twin brother Edward and siblings Bonnie and Dale. His father Delmar, mother Irene, and sister Colleen predeceased him.

No service by request.

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Announcements

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Lost & Found

$500 REWARD LOST WHITE GOLD, bracelet rubies & diamonds, near Thrifty’s on Sat Mar 3rd. 604-374-0192

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Volunteers

Are you passionate about photography?

The NOW Newspaper, serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, has an opening for a part-time photographer. We publish twice a week in a suburban market with a population of more than 220,000.

We’re looking for a team player with exceptional photography skills and a positive attitude, a keen interest in community journalism and the desire to take on new tasks, such as shooting video and connecting with readers via social media.

The successful applicant will have experience shooting for a community or daily newspaper — either as a staffer or a freelancer — as well as their own equipment, a reliable vehicle and a willingness to go beyond the standard few shots per assignment.

Some advertising work will be required, as will weekly photo galleries including up to 40 photos. The workweek will consist of three 7.5-hour daytime shifts, from Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility required to shoot evening assignments, as well as to switch days if required.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and six of your best photos (depicting a variety of styles, including spot news, feature, sports and portrait/ personality) to Leneen Robb, Editor, The NOW, 201A 3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4 or editorial@thenownews.com (with “job application” in the subject line). Photos should be jpg format and about one megabyte in size each.

The deadline to apply for this position is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 23.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.

Community Mentors 7 Generations Mentoring Seeks Volunteer Mentors from all backgrounds to

Volunteer with youth 1-2 hours per week Call 604.584.6621

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Find Whatever You’re Looking for in the Classifieds.

New Career

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call

604.630.3300 to advertise

Where do you want to work this spring?

Target is coming to Canada And we want you to be part of our team.

In 2013, Target stores will open all across Canada. And we’re looking to build a team of talented people who can deliver the kind of innovation and difference our brand is known for.

There are opportunities to grow and lead in a range of sectors. Current opportunities include Store Team Leader positions. So, if you’re looking for a fun, dynamic career where goals are clear and results are always rewarded, we want to hear from you.

50% Off Spring Break Film Camp March 25-31 on Galiano Island Last Minute Special 50% OFF Tuition. Turn an OK Spring Break into a spectacular experience at the Gulf Islands Film & Television School. Learn from award winning filmmakers at Canada’s leading film camp. Youth (13+) and adults welcome. Choose Dramatic, Documentary or Youtube production. Public screening of your film on Sat. March 31. Reg. tuition $565 now only $282.50 + room & board.

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

Why

START A CAREER AT

We asked our employees…

?

EMPLOYMENT 1232

Drivers

Atlas Courier requires exp’d Owner Operators with vans, sprinters, cube vans & 5 ton trucks with power tailgates.

Visit www.atlascourier.com & complete our Application for Independent Contractor or fax resume with driver’s abstract to 604-879-2311.

PERMANENT P/T

BUS DRIVERS

with Class 2 Drivers Licence Competitive wages & training provided.

Start immediately.

Please send resume & driver’s abstract to: THIRDWAVE BUS SERVICES Fax: 604-247-1222 Email: carlw@thirdwavebus.com

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Farm Workers

FARM WORKERS

4552 - 46A St. Delta No experience necessary.

50-60hrs/wk. $10.25/hr. From May 23 - Nov. 31. Includes: Harvesting, lifting, weeding, grading. Able to lift 25kg.

Chong Yip Farm Ltd. chongyipfarm@gmail.com

jobs. careers. advice.

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Farm Workers

FARM WORKERS

4485 - 48 B Street, Delta Farm Labourer for Kin Ye Farm Ltd. 50 hours weekly, $10.25/hr. Job includes: hand harvesting and cultivating from June 10 to November 30, 2012.

Contact Kin at 604-868-0982

SEASONAL GREENHOUSE WORKERS

General greenhouse work involved in propagating, tending and harvesting vegetables.

Hourly wage: $10.25 Hours per week: 50 Days per week: Mon to Sat Employment starts June 2012.

Houweling’s Tomatoes 2776 64th Street, Delta Fax resume to 604-946-9158 Experience is an asset.

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General Employment

1-CUT CONSTRUCTION (Langley) req F/T Painter. Must have sev. years of exp. & compl. of HS. $21/hr E-res: jcromb21@shaw.ca

Assembler/Shop Worker Needed Surrey Manufacturer

Offering good wages with full benefits.

Shop experience required.

Some heavy lifting required.

Fax Resume: 604-591-5380

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Heavy Duty Mechanic – Surrey

Reason #28

FALCON EQUIPMENT is growing all the time, with new locations, projects and an on going need to create a better product for our customers, we find ourselves in demand for skilled staff members. Because of the growing demand in all of our branches, new positions that have opened up.

This position involves working with all configurations of truck mounted equipment. Mechanics will be working on both installations and service jobs.

Experience with hydraulics and truck mounted equipment preferred. We are looking for both morning and night shift.

Email: Tim@falconequip.com • Fax: 604-888-3587

Nothing beats being a part of a strong team.

Our success has been a team effort on every level.

When you are a part of the MEG team you feel valued and that your input is heard and welcomed.

NOW HIRING

for exciting careers in engineering, operations, construction, supply chain management and more.

Contracts Specialist Location: Edmonton Area

Contracts Lead, Phase 3A, Projects Location: Calgary, AB

Regulatory Engineer Location: Calgary, AB

Construction Engineer, Projects Location: Calgary, AB

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER

Position

The Now newspaper has an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter to drive coverage of news, features and multimedia in Surrey, North Delta and White Rock. Excellent reporting, photography and multimedia skills are required. The successful candidate will possess high-level writing skills and have demonstrable strengths in accurate, clean reporting and compelling photography. You will understand the power of social media and how to use it to break news, drive traffic to online stories and to engage and interact with the community.

You will have a proven ability to dig out, initiate and develop multi-platform stories, and in particular, be able to get ahead of trends in order to break news. You should have a wide-ranging interest in and knowledge of the issues of the communities we cover and should approach the job with creativity and curiosity.

Accountabilities

• Writing daily news and feature stories, for print and web, in a timely fashion • Envisioning and producing multimedia packages and digital extras, leveraging social media to break news and reach readers • Taking an active role in initiating story ideas and generating feature stories, with a focus on hyper-local content • Developing and mining sources to produce exclusive content • Actively contributing to daily story meetings, providing original ideas for stories and multimedia features

Qualifications

Visit www.megenergy.com to apply today.

• Reporting experience at a newspaper • Superior organizational skills • Ability to meet tight deadlines • Ability to generate and execute story ideas • Ability to work constructively as part of a newsroom team • Fluency in social media • Must have a car and valid driver’s license Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, with resume and clippings, to Now editor Beau Simpson by 5 p.m., April 5.

Email: Mail:

bsimpson@thenownewspaper.com Suite 201 - 7889 132nd Street Surrey, B.C. V3W 4N2 Our thanks to everyone who applies. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist

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General Employment

COOK NEEDED in private home for 3 adults in Ladner. Mon-Thurs, 4pm-6pm. Must have own transportation. Ref’s Required. Please call Maureen at 778-388-2127, FULL TIME Seasonal Garden Helper wanted for local landscape company. Must enjoy working outside and be willing to learn. Call 604-836-0187

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Compassionate woman needed to provide personal care assistance to quadraplegic woman. MUST live in the Ladner Tsawassen area. Please leave message at 604-940-3901.

RICHMOND BARN, Stall Cleaners Needed, Must have horse exp.

Weekday & Weekend Mornings. 604-277-7722

WORKERS required for Ladner fish processing company. Some heavy lifting required.

Competitive wage offered.

Fax resume to 604-946-0176 or call 604-946-7665 HARRIS NURSERIES in Tsawwassen requires F/T help, some heavy lifting required. Apply in person at 5456 - 12th Ave. Tsawwassen.

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Home Support

HOMECARE PERSON required for elderly women, room and board + $1600 per month commensurate with qualifications, forward resume by email to: roberteb@eastlink.ca or Please reply to box D10 C/O Delta Optimist, #207-4840 Delta St, Delta BC, V4K 2T6

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Medical/Dental

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Education

RESEARCH COORDINATOR/ ASSISTANT

www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Office Personnel

TOUR CO-ORDINATOR

Applicants must have excellent people & strong organizational skills, also must possess MS Office & advance computer skills and be able to perform a variety of Admin duties.

Post Secondary Education Required.

Wages $12-$14/hr, Mon-Fri. Qualified Candidates are invited to email/fax detailed resume with a hand written letter of interested to: info@pacificgoldtours.com or fax 604-943-5559

(no phone calls please)

HALF PRICE Spring Break Film School on Galiano Island 50% off Last Minute Special for 1 week film camp March 25-31 at Canada’s award winning media centre. Reg. $565 now $282.50 + room & board. Choose dramatic, documentary or youtube.

Learn from professional filmmakers. Youth (13+) & adults. www.giftsfilms.com 1-800-813-9993 Spring Break = Film Camp

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Career Services/ Job Search

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators.

Start any Monday. Funding options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Richmond: Mar 17 or Apr 7 Surrey: Every Saturday!

Also Bby • Coq • P.Meadows • Van • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors!

ADVANCE Continuing Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

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604-272-7213

For Sale Miscellaneous

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

GUITAR LESSONS Beginner to Intermediate 604-240-7918

NEW HP Deskjet color printer $45, new Keurig coffee maker w/coffee $45, Rosewood/steel english cutlery 28pce, $55, old english egg spoons (8) EPNS $35, new Louis Vuitton ladies handbag from (Holt Renfrew) $250, navy Burberry overnighter (Holt Renfrew) $65, Gucci ladies wallet (Holt Renfrew) $95. call 604-943-7191

For Sale Miscellaneous

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Furniture

BDRM STE, QS headboard withrails, 2 nite stands, hi-boy, dresser & mirror, $350 604-946-0087 Dark Brown Chest of Drawers w/stainless steel drawer pulls, 5 drawers $75. Small Maple Double Pedestal Desk-w/8 drawers $50.

All great condition. Offers.

604.940.1656

DOWNSIZING 1 navy blue leather couch $400, matching navy lthr loveseat $250, navy lthr recliner $150, 1 curio style glass/oak end table $200, 2 antique clocks, 604-943-4644 aft 6pm

Save Thousands of Dollars!

On Walk-In Safety Tubs www.bcseniorsafetyservices .com Call 604-940-8814 Professional Installation

WHEELCHAIR, 'TILT', suits 180lb, gel cushion, $2200. Silver plate tea/coffee set, 5 pce $100, all obo. Call 604-943-1036

Queen size mattress & frame, Simons Beauty Rest $300, desk/ sofa tbl $150, 604-362-7435 ROUND WHITEN pine dining table, butterfly leaf, 4 chairs, $250, 604-943-7613

HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST @ 3 PM Antiques, Collectibles, Estates & Jewellery

Viewing Times: Tuesday, March 20th; 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 21st; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

Dogs

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Garage Sale

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

SUN MAR 18 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $5 1640 Farrell Cres, Tsawwassen, Garage Sale Sunday March 18, 9 AM - 3 PM, MOVING SALE: misc household & decorative items, kayak, snowboard, tools & more.

Rain or Shine.

• Antiques, Collectibles, Estates & Private Collections • 18, 14 & 10Kt.Gold & Sterling Silver Jewellery • Ladies 14Kt. Wg 1.10 Ct. Diamond Solitaire Ring Appraised $7,644.00 • Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings, Mid Century Furniture • Moorcroft Pottery, Royal Doulton & Hummel Figurines • Several Dinner Sets, Oriental Porcelain, China & Jardinières • Large Selection of Sterling Silver Pieces & Flatware • Several Persian Carpets & Bronzed Figures / Statues • Mantle Clocks, Wall Clocks & Grandfather Clock • Artwork (Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Limited Edition Prints) • Contents of Several Estates, Old Books, Postcards, Etc . . .

AMERICAN Pitbull. Black, male, 1 yr old, pure bred. All shots & deworming. $275. 604 819-5431

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

604-590-3727 or 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

604-244-9350

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Business Opps/ Franchises

*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning!

604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

www.coverall.com

5060 CKC REG lab retriver pups black & yellow. Field champion stock.

Shots, dew claws removed, wormed, tattooed. 604-454-8643 Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957 GORGEOUS PB ROTTI puppies, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, Chwk 604-794-3505

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Money-back Guarantee 100,000+ Record removals since 1989. Confidential, Fast Affordable - A & BBB Rating.

Assures employment and travel freedom. Call for Free Info booklet.

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5075 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies Three females left.

Vet checked and ready for new homes. Langley. $950 Call: (778) 241-5504

MIN SCHNAUZER, 10 y.o. male, 'Max', we are moving, needs loving home. $ to approved fam.

604-340-1920 (Ladner)

Mortgages

If You need a smaller 2nd, 3rd Mortgage or Interim, call 604736-6914 grpacific@telus.net ★No Fees! courtesy to agents!

Own a home? Need Money?

Get Mortgage Money Fast!

Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

6008-30

Surrey

Surrey #412-10082 132nd St, Top floor, vaulted ceiling bright, spacious, open concept, 2 BR & 2 full baths, reno’d, insuite laundry.

Walk to amens/transit. $259,000.

Mala, Sutton 778-859-4458

For Sale by Owner

6015

uSELLaHOME.com

673 Homes 62 businesses FSBO Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Surrey Sullivan nr new, 3043sf 3br 2.5ba, suite potential $599K 598-9225 id5488 Vanc 1160 Burrard, 672+188sf office space leased to dr $375K 572-2785 id5509

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

★ WE BUY HOMES ★ Damaged Homes! Pretty Homes!

Any Condition! No Fees! No Risk!

Quick Cash! Convenient! Private! ( 604) 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

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We Take Over Payments! No Fees!

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www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $23,600 down $2,180/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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Mission

Quick, Easy, Confidential No credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

Call 604-365-4244

MISSION MULTI family 10 legal rental homes on 6.5 acres, with $92,000 net income. $1,050,000 www.saxvik.com 604-838-8692

MAREMMA Sheepdog 8 weeks Purebreed puppies need a home! $250. Call (778) 888-3987

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

PT MOODY 2BR+DEN/2 BATH v/Spacious Condo in Suter Brook Village. Lge balcony facing court yd. The ‘jewel’ of the complex! $435K Rob Boies 604-341-3009

6008-22

North Vancouver

YORKIE PUPS male & female 1st shots, reg/tinnies. $500 - $600.

Ph 604-792-6277

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Health Products & Services

Metaphysical

TRUE ADVICE! TRUE Clarity!

TRUE PSYCHICS!

1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or mobile # 3563 (18+) $3.19/min.www.truepsychics.ca

6020-34

Surrey

SRY, BOLIVAR HEIGHTS near Guildford. Beautiful updated 3 BR older home with lrg priv yard.

Close to all amens. Walk to primary school. Next to lrg nature park with walk, bike & dog trails.

Attractive 2 BR lrg self contained, own entry bsmt ste. 2 outside storage bldgs includes workshop.

Asking $452,000. 604-951-3490

6020-36

Tsawwas.

BY OWNER, 2200sf, 3 BR + den, 2.5 bath, 7300sf lot, facing south, $669,000 604-943-9600

6020-46

S. Surrey/ White Rock

5BDRM /5BTH 15285 29 Ave, Surrey (South) Custom home, Near Shopping, Parks & other amenities. A must see! $839,800 Call: (604) 339-0706 2BDRM / 2BTH 1104-1320 Chesterfield Ave North Vancouver. $650,000 cartoccirealestate.com Open house this weekend!!!

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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today, Call 1-800-821-8679

4060 FAMILY RAISED kittens, $50 ea dewormed, advantaged, litter trained, to nice homes only.

1-604-794-5972

Condos/ Townhouses

LENDER CONNECT MORTGAGE Chris Baker - lenderconnect.ca

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

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We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Childcare Available

BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $800 Mission 1-604-814-1235

NOTE: Furniture Auctions Held Every Wednesday @ 6 PM & Restaurant / Food Equipment Auctions Held Monthly

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A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

CHILDCARE Available (SAHM) Looking to take on another child.

Clean, loving home, lots of toys.

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5035

www.4pillars.ca

ADORABLE Chihuahua Puppies from Mexico 1 m, 1 f. $650 each. (604) 358-6878

3015

Financial Services

Call 1-866-690-3328

2 LAZYBOY chairs $150 each, burgundy, good condition.

604-943-7015

MOVING SALE! 6 antique carved oak dining room chairs, some need upholst. $3000. Small square pedestal type coffee/end table, marble top, $100. Many other items, large and small call for details.

604-943-1458

Auctions

604-724-7652

STEREO HI FI 25-30 yrs old, records included $200. dishes, silverware & glassware $50.

Salad maker $25. 604-946-5819

LOVESEAT Charcoal grey 2-person Lazy-boy loveseat. $300. Call 604-943-7524

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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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6008

Cats

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837

Experienced, part time, for specialists office in South Delta.

Please reply to box D100 C/O Delta Optimist, #207-4840 Delta St, Delta BC, V4K 2T6

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Mobile Homes

SUNDAY • Noon to 3 BROOKSWOOD ESTATE Unit 23 - 3931 - 198 St, Langley 2 BR single mobile, OWN lot, storage shed, 55 + Park. Pets OK. RV Parking. Maint fee $100/mo. $139,900. Agents ok. Open to Offers. By Owner. 604-309-5974

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Out Of Town Property

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Apt/Condos

QUIET Clean 2br Tsaw. nr amens, park like setting, carpets, Now Ref’s req, $975.

778-316-3401 LADNER, 1BR, Apr 1. $750 incls basic cbl, heat h/w, prkg incld, 1/2 blk to bus, ns/np 604-946-6846

Fabulous Summer Home Terrific Retirement Home Country Bed & Breakfast $537,500 USD * 2,750 sqft. * .95 Acres * 4 Bedrooms * 3.25 Bathrooms * Oversized 2 Car Garage * Carport & Outbuilding * Drive onto Beautiful Samish Island, just North of Anacortes, Wa., to this custom Craftsman home with 25 feet of waterfront with adjacent road access. Park like setting. Two level exotic wood deck with views of Padilla Bay. Master with high ceilings, walk in closet, attached bath and solid Carerra marble surfaces.

Bonus room upstairs. Extensive hardwoods, solid fir doors, walkin pantry, plenty of indoor storage, maple cabinets. For more information pls call:

Robert & Nancy Chaney, owners 1-(360)395-5525. bubba@wavecable.com

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Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL Studio $695, April 1 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733 TSAWWASSEN COURT 2 Br $925 new reno, grd flr, quiet, Incl heat/hw. 604-250-5390

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Houses - Rent

1BDRM/1BTH 5467 15B Avenue, Delta BC Avail on April 1st. Close to shops and bus stop. No Pets $920 Call: (604) 325-3990. email: selena.ji@yahoo.ca STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● LANGLEY - 4 - 20159 68th Ave, TOWNHOUSE, 3bd, bright, quiet, family end unit, garage...$1,488/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca TWSA, stunning 4 BR, 3bath family home, like new, hw/tile flrs, delux kitch, granite counter, high end appls, lrg deck for entertaining, lrg back yrd, 2 lvls, 2 master’s with enste, 1 on each level, perfect for a family with teenager or relative, quiet safe street, walk to schools, high end rental $3400/mo + util, NS, min yr lease, long term preferred. Pets considered. Apr 1, 604-818-7106

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Office/Retail Rent

Space for Lease

BEACH GROVE LOVELY 2 bdrm rancher, f/p, vaulted ceiling, w/d, garage, fenced yard. $1400.

N/S April 1. 604-250-1522

★ TSAWWASSEN Office/Commercial space 786 -1658 sq ft.

W. LADNER 5 br bsmt home, nr shops,schools, ns, np, ref’s req. $1550 Apr 1 Tom 604-943-1927

Contact Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

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Rooms

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

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Domestic

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Suites/Partial Houses

1994 BUICK Park Ave V6, full load, air cared, 114 kms, lady driven, 1 owner $2495 obo. 604-792-6367

1 BDRM bsmt ste, Ladner, incl hydro and cable, n/s, no pets, NOW. $640. refs 778-881-1954

1 BR + den bsmt ste, Ladner, fence/yrd, wall to wall carpet, refs, np, $650, Apr 1. 604-728-2224

Shawnigan 1 bedroom suites available with in-suite storage. Building is located on bus route and within walking distance of shopping centre. For more info please call 604-306-1499 Kelly Court / Kerry Court / Tsawwassen Terrace 1 bedroom suites available in quiet well maintained buildings, close to all amenities. Rents include heat and hot water. Parking is included at Tsawwassen Terrace. Kelly/Kerry Court building updates consist of putting greens, windows and patio doors. For more information or to view these suites please call 604-306-7877 Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. with landscaped green areas. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw.

Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

LADNER Del Rio and Lora Court

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained buildings. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and h/w.

To make an appt to view please call 604-946-4633

Evergreen Lane

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Apartments & Condos

LADNER 1BDRM + DEN Apr 1 $970/mth includes utilities, in-suite laundry, gas FP, lots of storage, parking, NS, NP. Phone 604-946-2405

Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes.

Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view these suites please call 604-454-4469

Georgia Court/Harbourside:

Affordable bachelor, 1 & 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 info please call 604-868-9453 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required www.centuryrentals.ca

3 BR upper lvl, 5 appl, Ladner main lvl entry, storage, carport, ns, np, $1200 604-940-9572 DELTA, 2 BR glvl ste, bright, avail Apr 1, w/d, 900 sf, f/p, nr bus, $950 incls utils, 604 946-3125

2006 LINCOLN LS, 1 owner 26,000K, garage kept, immac, loaded, dark wine colour ext, blk leather int, $18,500 + HST. Call 604 584-4704 or 778 228-2721

2008 CHEVROLET Impala 93K $9,100 (604) 835-7655 Clearwaybc.ca # 8291

No Wheels, No Problem

9129

Luxury Cars

2007 DODGE Ram 3500 Diesel $31,900 (604) 835-7655 Clearwaybc.ca # 8291

CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS

604-872-0109

9160

Sports & Imports

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

*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL 2008 CHRYSLER 300 Touring $12,500. (604) 835-7655 Clearwaybc,ca # 8291

Domestic

FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL MIKE:

TSA, 1 BR, extra large, f/s, inste washer dryer, gas f/p, $850 incls heat, cable, internet, priv patio, n/s n/p, 778-558-6390

9125

2002 MAZDA B3000 ext cab, very clean, box cover & liner, 118k, $5500 obo. 604-574-9630

2005 WHITE Mazda P/U truck, V6, auto, new brakes & tires, 186,000kms good condition $6150 Tel: 778-578-5988

OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

LADNER 1 BR glvl ste, brand new, ns/np, nr bus, NOW, $650 incls util, w/d, 778-960-1917

2000 CIVIC Coupe si, auto, grey, 2 dr, exc cnd, 133K, all pwr, moon roof, $4,500obo. 604-710-9670

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

Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

2002 JAGUAR S-type, 3L, green color, 4 dr sedan, 118km, loaded, tan leather, 2nd owner, new tires, sunroof, htd seats, prem. sound system. $8500. 778-892-9924

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

2001 Acura CL

Fully loaded 2001 Acura CL in great condition inside and out, and runs really well.

• Black on black leather interior • Power everything (seats, mirrors, windows, sunroof) • Heated front seats • 6 disc CD player with bose sound system • Automatic transmission with triptronic shifting • Comes with winter, and all season tires; both in great shape • Air conditioning • 109,000 km • HID headlights • Dual exhaust

Asking $7,500 Please call 604.316.4342

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and popularity come roaring back! However, you could make a large mistake if you begin an important new project now – wait until April 4 onward. Meanwhile, use all that energy to cut away the lingering vines of old limitations and neglected chores. Sunday/Monday raise your hopes – and your popularity. Your thoughts about a relationship are correct. Retreat for a brief rest Monday eve to Wednesday. Your energy returns Thursday to Saturday, but remember the need, Thursday, to be diplomatic on the career front – and with police, authorities. Big changes!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Retreat for the month ahead – rest, contemplate, deal with government and corporate agencies, and catch up on neglected chores. Remember: compassion for others eliminates anxiety. In one month, you might undergo one of the most beneficial changes of your life (of a decade, at least). Think about this during March/April. Your status and career are highlighted Sunday/Monday: all’s well here. Your hopes and social inclinations rise Monday night through Wednesday – again, everything is smooth. Your energy declines Thursday/Friday: conserve strength, eat/dress sensibly.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Dreams can come true during the month ahead. Considering everything; you’ll succeed most if you wish for healing, security, protection, lifting of burdens and restrictions, agreement with a government agency (e.g., over a tax position) – that sort of thing. Avoid starting new projects until April 4. You might meet someone fascinating, with large, bright eyes. Domestic matters remain fractious, so step lightly. To succeed, pursue a bond rather than break one. Legal, intellectual, travel zones benefit early week. Be ambitious midweek.

Hopes, popularity, please you Thursday onward!

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor MUST SELL!!! $217,000. 200ft ocean front. Hardy Island, 10 acres, sheltered bay, deep moorage, drilled well, septic approved, 5 min ot BC Ferry term, prop/fuel delivery, cell/internet, reasonable offers only. Call Rick 604-582-6907 or 604-230-8117

9155

Scrap Car Removal

2004 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT 125,000k, green, by owner $5900 obo 604.418.4346 or 467.6602

1 BR Tsaw unique upscale quiet clean bsmt ste, N/S, $900 incl wd, avail Now. Doug 604-943-7972 2 BR + storage, 1200sf, ground level entry, yard, gas fp, hi ceiling, wd, np ns, $1120+utils, cable/net incld, NOW, Tsaw. 604-229-2125

2005 ASTON Martin DB9. 'James Bond style car!' Silver metallic.

23,000 km. 6.0, V12, 450 hp. New tires. 1 owner. You deserve the best! $87,980. 604-781-7614.

9145

1 BDRM, large, Tsaw. Avail April 1st, inste w/d, 5 appl, ns np, $850 incl utilities. 604-943-3567

TSAWWASSEN Sunshine Coast

Luxury Cars

TSAW, SENIOR couple seeks mature n/s prof tenant for nicely furn room, shrd kitchen/bath, own TV, internet, cable, $525 incl utils, avail Mar 15, refs req’d, 604-943-3744

LADNER NEWLY reno’d 1 bdrm ste, $800 incl utils, ns np, avail Immediately 778-227-8306

Recreation Property

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

6075

TSAW EXEC 3 br, 2nd flr crnr,3 ba, all ammens, incl ldry, f p, heat, np, no bbq, $1900 604-943-6163

Houses - Rent

Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead accent your career, relations with higher-ups, reputation and general ambitions, especially Thursday to Saturday – step cautiously. Don’t start new projects nor make new contacts before April 4. Instead, protect ongoing ventures and projects from delays and mistakes, especially in communications and from international or legal sources. A gentle person might contact you from the past – he/she is interested in a “passionate situation.” If you’re single, why not? Sunday/Monday feature mysteries and “high finance.” Midweek brings a mellow mood, travel and wisdom.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: A mellow, wise, gentle four weeks begins now (Monday night). Legal, international, intellectual, publishing, education, culture, love and travel involvements will be highlighted. (Take care with these Thursday – Saturday.) Don’t start anything new before April 4, and double-check facts, figures – and impulses – before then. (Impulses, especially in sexual and financial zones.) VIPs, bosses and parents still favour you, and money is still (relatively) abundant – but keep a rein on spending. Exciting meetings occur Monday/Tuesday. Mysteries and deep desires meet open doors midweek.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Something major is brewing.

But be cautious, start nothing new before April 4. The month ahead – especially this Thursday to Saturday – features sexual desires, subconscious urges, financial objectives, investments, debt, research, mysteries, deep health matters and diagnosis, lifestyle changes, commitments and consequences. Research is fine here, but don’t commit to anything (before April 4) unless it possesses a strong link to your past desires, actions, contacts. Your determination will return April 13 onward. Chores, Sunday/Monday. Love (?) midweek – a former sexy someone?

1995 FERRARI F355 GTB. Meticulously cared for. Canadian car. Recent full engine out service, new clutch and release bearing, Tubi exhaust, Hyperflow cats, wheel spacers. Drives and looks perfect! A must see! $54,900. Call 778-834-6069

1997 PORSCHE 911 C2S Wide body. Silver on black. Last of the air cooled, hand built 911’s. Mint condition! Many extras!! 117,000 km. $36,999 OBO. 604-630-2500

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1988 TOYOTA P/U, ext, 5 sp, V6, 4x4, $1675. 1992 TOYOTA P/U, ext, 5 sp, raised, V6, 4x4, $2350, D9921 in Abbts. toll free 1-877-855-6522

2005 AUDI S4. Quattro (AWD).

102,000 km. Blk leather. Incl 2 set of wheels & tires. 6 speed. Power everything! Exc cond. $19,500.

Call/text Rick @ 778-847-2975.

1989 CHEV 2500 X-cab, short box, 225,000 kms, V8 auto, new alt, Air cared May 2012. No rust, must sell, good work truck $1500 obo 604-202-2262 1991 TOYOTA 4runner, V6, new tires, gd cond, 350K, all new parts, $6500 obo, 604-980-6118 1992 DODGE Dakota pick-up, extra cab, auto, a/c, V6, aircared, runs good $1100obo.

604-984-7574

2007 PT CRUISER. Hot deal!

Auto, low kms, very clean. Cream exterior, grey interior. A/C. Mag wheels. Spoiler. Aircared. Rear wiper. $7,299 obo. 778-242-2018

Mar. 18 - Mar. 24, 2012

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The month ahead features excitement – new, prospective (or ongoing) partners in love and business, fresh horizons and opportunities.

But steer away from the “too fresh” – until April 4, avoid brand new projects, relationships and ventures.

(If one of these returns from the past, it could be good – but remember, until July, partnerships can restrict you.) So enjoy the feeling of freedom, of breadth, but think twice before you act. Investments, finances and purely sensual/sexual links are beautifully favoured now. Romance, Sunday/Monday. An old chore returns midweek: do it!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start nothing new before April 4 – but be ready to grab opportunities (and good people) from the past. A month of work starts now – again, avoid big new projects before April 4. Tackle ongoing or neglected tasks. A major work assignment is brewing, but it won’t be ready for hands-on effort before April 11 or so. (And will succeed best if you start April 18 onward.) Others remain friendly and affectionate. An old flame might enter soon.

Recuperate at home Sunday/Monday. Midweek’s romantic, creative, pleasure-prone. Work looms large Thursday – be cautious driving, communicating.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The month ahead (it starts Monday) brings romance, creative surges, pleasure and beauty – especially Thursday onward.

Children will charm you. You’ll ride a nice winning streak, so take risks – speculation (and yes, gambling) are favoured. Still, start nothing new before April 4 – including love affairs, creative oeuvres. An old flame might return this week, but act fast – by Friday, the trend’s over. Co-workers are affectionate; work is mildly lucky. Communicate, travel Sunday/Monday.

Settle into rest, contemplation midweek. Examine foundations, suppositions you live by.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing big, new before April 4. The month ahead features security, property, family, nutrition, and, basically, finding your balance, your roots and your centre – what the orient calls soul. Be restful, take power naps. Contemplate how you’re arrived here, and the larger, slower turns of life’s wheels, where the cosmic cart seems to be taking you. This is a perfect time (much better after April 3) to end certain associations and projects, and to begin others. In everything, emotions and business, keep foundations in mind. This is an easy, smooth week. Money, Monday.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Start nothing new before April 4. A fast-paced but not important month begins Monday – you’ll be travelling, talking, writing, performing errands, paperwork, and making casual friends. In all these, be a bit cautious until March 29, as your talk/travel could run afoul of government or “head office.” Avoid gossip. You might harm your reputation, especially among higher-ups, if you act/ speak carelessly. On a deeper level, both your ideas and your methods of expressing them are undergoing big, long-term changes. Chase money Monday night, Tuesday. Overall, a happy week!

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Stat no new projects or relationships before April 4. Expect delays and indecision – play a waiting game. Lie low, rest early week. Your energy, charm and ability to grab others’ attention rise nicely Monday night through Wednesday.

This week begins a month of money interests (and possessions, memory, rote learning, and sensual attractions) – be careful with these through March 29, as a legal or societal factor could erect a barrier. This barrier hints that change is demanded in the social zone if you want to succeed in money, earnings, etc.

– big hint re this Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca

March 16, 2012 The Delta Optimist A43

Call ThE Experts TREE SERVICE

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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C: 604-916-6187

• • • • • • •

Honest & Dependable No Job too Small

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TREE SERVICE

Dale McLean, Certified Arborist

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

McLean Tree and Hedge - Arborist reports for Development Applications - Tree pruning and removal - Hedge renovation and trimming - Danger tree- Certified Tree Risk Assessor

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To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300 9160

Sports & Imports

2008 VW Passat Wagon, 2.0T, silver, loaded, auto, low kms, wrty, no accid, non smoker, alarm, immac, $20,800 obo, 604-980-7675 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9173

Vans

CHEVY UPLANDER 2005. V-6, auto, 7 pass., grey, A/C, power locks & windows, cruise, tilt, 93K km. Runs very well. $6,400.

604-241-2530 or 604-375-2570

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2008 SPORTSMEN 28’ 5th wheel, all equip’d, spotless. $21,900 obo. 604-230-2728

8075

Drywall

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

Free Est. Graham 604-644-6339 DRYWALL. Low prices, good clean work. Fast & reliable. Residential & commercial.

Mike 604-789-5268 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

E VANSON LECTRIC

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

604-657-7957

www.evansonelectric.com

8055

Cleaning

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team.

Res, Comm. Move in, Move out.

Bonded & Insured.

Susan at 604-312-9445

★CLEAN FREAKS★ Trusted and reliable home cleaning services!

Excellent attention to detail!

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Call us today at 778-896-9555 Cleo’s Friendly Cleaning Services

★ Any size Home Townhouse Or Business ★ Moving In or Out ★ Don’t hesitate..Call Today! ★ Free Est, Ref’s Avail

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Your Local Ladner Resident

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.puma-cleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again!

Best rates on the market.

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

8060

Concrete

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

8125

Gutters

AARONS GUTTERS CLEANING & Repair. 2 storey home from $95.

WCB BBB 24yr exp 604 655-7858

8130

Handyperson

• REPAIRS • RENOVATIONS • WOODWORKING • PAINTING Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell) MRG SERVICES: Home repairs & carpentry Call Michael 604-943-6951

8087

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

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 MINI EXCAVATING Land & Brush clearing. Water line replacement, Drainage, small ditching. Call 778-222-9052

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

“1 CALL IS ALL”

Landscape PLUS

Maintenance & Contracting

WCB 604-943-0043 Local Resident 40 years

For anything Yard Related!

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS “Give us a Call!”

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renovations interior exterior kitchens, bathrooms doors, windows hardiboard, cedar siding

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• Lawn maintenance • Window cleaning Designs • Prunning • • Gutter •cleaning • Lawns • Fences • Decks • • Pressure washing • Stone/Masonary • • Pruning and Hedging • Rubbish Call Hans JOHNremoval 604-943-4546 (WCB Insured) Tel: 604-948-0267 • 604-842-1468

Moving & Storage

Over 10 yrs. Exp. • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

Local Area Resident

QUALITY SERVICE FROM THE GROUND UP

RYAN

604-218-4795

PAUL WEATHERBY Property Maintenance • • • • • • •

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

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8195

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

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

Jean-Guy Bottin

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8185

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

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Houses, Siding, Driveways, Patios, Painting, Interior/Exterior

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

Hot Water Tanks, Pipes, Drains, Furnaces, Jacuzzi Installations 24hr Emergency Repairs No Charge for travel time. Since 1972 604-940-0008 call 7days/wk

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Plumbing Ltd Res - Com Professional Service FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

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PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks, service, renos. Rick 604-809-6822

Commercial

- reduce your costly commercial square footage/ reclaim your garage & yard increase your profit by storing offsite at move that huge boat or RV reduced rates renovating 24/7 Secure store those precious keepsakes

2 locations: LADNER

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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•Renovations and handyman •Established, reliable & local •Kitchens, baths, fences, decks, painting, tiling, etc.

Call Peter McLaughlin cell 604-619-4859

POINT ROBERTS

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Gated Access Reasonable Rates!

Renovations & Home Improvement

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

778 997-9582 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall, re-roof.

Total additions & basements. Ken 604-500-2426 or 604-455-0740 QUALITY RENOS. Stairs & decks. Free ests. Call Grant 604-836-3440, 604-940-6894

8250

Roofing

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8255

Rubbish Removal

LARRY’S CLEAN-UP

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• Rubbish Removal • Reno Clean-Up • Yard Trimmings • Gutter Cleaning

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Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

Trips start at

604.374.2360

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Interior and Exterior Finishing, Fences & Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms & Plumbing Refs Avail. Free Estimates

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Need Space? We Have It!

8240

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Building on your ideas.

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Pressure Washing

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Moving & Storage

Personal

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Mark 778-323-1045

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B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~

8225

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604-708-8850

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8185

PAINTING

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paving stones, concrete fences, arbors, sheds retaining walls decks, railings, stairs lawn installation

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landscape construction

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Interior/Exterior Specialist

TIM’S MOWING & YARD WORKS ●Lawn Mowing & Maintenance ●Power Raking & Aerating ●Yard cleanup ●Junk Removal Call Tim 604-551-551-9797

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Excavating

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Cell: 604-710-1348

Landscaping

# 1167 LIC. $25 service charge.

Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter. 617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

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8160

Lawn & Garden

Professional Maintenace

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8155

8160

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Need Help ?

Painting, repairs, tile, reno’s, Reliable & Exc. References.

Call Ed 604.946.2191 604.219.4789

John 778-288-8009

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ROD’S HAUL IT AWAY 778-668-4285

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

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8309

Tiling

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$ 2005 PACIFICA #2564934 ................. $ 2004 EXPLORER XLT #242003 .......... $ 2009 FOCUS #2909333...................... $ 2006 MAGNUM #2651501 ................. $ 2005 SPORTAGE #2599563 ............... $ 2006 DURANGO #2659496 ................ $ 2006 X-TRAIL #2699565 ................... $ 2005 C230 MERCEDES #2591146 .... $ 2011 FIESTA #1109509 ..................... $ 2009 MONTANA SV6 #2949546 ........ $ 2007 SIERRA 1500 #2779537........... $ 2007 SAVANA SPECIAL #2741617 .... $ 2005 F250 XLT #2518056 ................. $ 2006 MUSTANG GT CONV #2603618.

10,990 10,995 11,595 11,595 11,888 12,998 13,588 13,888 13,988 14,888 14,895 15,888 15,988 16,880

$ 2010 PATRIOT #1059499................... $ 2006 SPRDTY F350 DRW #2619569. $ 2008 TORRENT #2849524 ................. $ 2008 NITRO #2859560....................... $ 2005 F350 XLT #2516402 ................. $ 2008 ROGUE #2899564 ..................... $ 2008 MUSTANG CONV. #283518X ..... $ 2007 VERACRUZ #2781577 ............... $ 2007 F150 XLT #2711358 ................. $ 2010 FUSION #1009513 .................... $ 2003 X5 #2399521 ............................ $ 2008 EXPLORER XLT #2814932 ........ $ 2008 F-150 #2819562....................... $ 2008 OUTLOOK #2899494 .................

16,988 17,888 17,895 17,950 17,988 17,988 18,788 18,800 18,880 18,988 18,988 19,495 19,888 19,988

CARS UNDER $29,999 2009 F150 XLT #2916512 ............

2010 F-150 #1019555..................

$ $

21,988 21,990

2009 G8 #2949548 .......................

2006 NAVIGATOR #262009...........

$ $

$

35,888

$

35,888

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